Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, September 21, 1955 to November 20, 1957, lvc000010-331

Commissioner Sharp moved a warrant in the amount of $300.00 to the U. S. Post Office for the City's postage machine be authorized and issued. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and Acting Mayor Bunker voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple and Mayor Baker. City Manager Kennedy requested permission to purchase street and traffic signs at a cost of $1,296.00. Mr. Kennedy advised the Commission that $828.00 of this amount was recoverable, for street signs, but the traffic signs would be paid for by the City. Commissioner Sharp moved the request of the City Manager be accepted and authorization for the purchase of street and traffic signs at a cost of $1,296.00 granted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and Acting Mayor Bunker,voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple and Mayor Baker. Commissioner Sharp moved that Service and Material Warrant Nos. 7243 through 7336 and 7339 through 7386 and 7389 in the total amount of $263,941.30 be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and Acting Mayor Bunker voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple and Mayor Baker. At the hour of 8:15 P.M. this meeting recessed and reconvened at the hour of 8:30 P. M. with all members present as of the opening session. City Engineer Wade recommended at this time that Bid No. 36.18 for the installation of a Traffic Signal and Street Lighting System be awarded to the low bidder, Galland Electric Company in the amount of $52,711.00, less Item A-9 in the amount of $4,586.00. Mr. Wade further recommended this award be made subject to the contractor submitting the necessary performance and labor bonds, signing the contract and furnishing equipment in accordance with the specifications, and no "or-equals". Commissioner Sharp moved the recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted and Bid No. 36.18 awarded to Galland Electric Company subject to the filing of the required bonds, signing of the contract, and furnishing equipment as specified with no "or-equals", in the total amount of $48,125.00. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and Acting Mayor Bunker, Voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple and Mayor Baker. City Engineer Wade requested permission to re-bid the traffic signal system proposed at South 5th and San Francisco Streets. Mr. Wade stated this was necessary since the State of Nevada requires an actuated signal system. Commissioner Sharp moved that authorization be granted to receive new bids for the traffic signal system at South 5th and San Francisco Streets. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and Acting Mayor Bunker voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple and Mayor Baker. Commissioner Fountain moved that bids for the cells for the proposed addition to the City Jail be opened on August 13, 1956. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and Acting Mayor Bunker voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple and Mayor Baker. City Manager Kennedy requested authorization to establish a fund of $1,200.00 to cover the payroll expenses for the operation of the animal shelter. He advised the Commission that this would be a revolving fund whereby money collected at the shelter would be deposited therein to replace the disbursements. Commissioner Sharp moved that authorization be granted to establish a fund of $1,200.00 for the operation of the animal shelter. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and Acting Mayor Bunker voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple and Mayor Baker. Commissioner Sharp moved the Clerk be instructed to send a letter to the owners of Charlie's Liquor Store and Beer Bar, l5ll South Main Street, to appear at the next regular meeting to show cause why their license should not be revoked for serving liquor over the bar. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain and Sharp and Acting Mayor Bunker voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple and Mayor Baker. City Manager Kennedy requested authorization to request bids for the construction of kennels at the animal shelter. Mr. Kennedy advised the Commission that tentative plans had been prepared for this project. Commissioner Fountain moved that bids be received for the construction of kennels at the animal shelter. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain Sharp and Acting Mayor Bunker voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple and Mayor Baker There being no further business to come before the meeting, Commissioner Sharp moved this meeting adjourn. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and Acting Mayor Bunker voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple and Mayor Baker. City Clerk Mayor POSTAGE MACHINE WARRANT STREET & TRAFFIC SIGNS Purchase Authorized SERVICE & MATERIAL WARRANTS BID NO. 56.18 Traffic Signals & Street Lighting Awarded TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM South 5th and San Francisco CITY JAIL CELLS Bids Called ANIMAL SHELTER Fund Set Up LIQUOR LICENSE Charlie's Liquor Store ANIMAL SHELTER Kennels Bids Called