Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, December 8, 1959 to February 17, 1960, lvc000012-39

Commissioner Sharp moved the statement of the Nevada State Department of Health in the amount of $542.00, being the City's proportionate share in the cost of a secretary for the Mentally Retarded Program for the period January 1 through March 31, 1960, be approved and the Director of Finance and City Treasurer authorized to issue the warrant. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp and His Honor, Mayor Gragson, voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple. City Manager Kennedy advised the Commission that D. D. Smalley had tendered his resignation as a member of the Board of Electrical Examiners, due to the fact that he was leaving the area. Mr. Kennedy also mentioned that he had received a resignation from Mr. A. B. Hillis. Commissioner Sharp moved the resignations of Mr. Smalley and Mr. Hillis be accepted; that Mr. J. W. Martindell be appointed to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Smalley's resignation, and that the matter of appointing Mr. Paul Smith Carter to fill Mr. Hillis' place be held in abeyance until the next meeting. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp and His Honor, Mayor Gragson, voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple. City Manager Kennedy presented the application of Sam Eisenberg and Arthur M. Faircloth to take over the license and ownership of the New Yorker Bar, presently operated by Sy Husney, adding that there was a favorable police report on this application. Commissioner Fountain moved the application of Sam Eisenberg and Arthur M. Faircloth to take over the license and ownership of the New Yorker Bar be approved and the Supervisor of License and Revenue be authorized to effect the change. Motion seconded by Commissioner Elwell and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp and His Honor, Mayor Gragson, voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple. City Manager Kennedy presented the request of the City of North Las Vegas to purchase 40 acres of land owned by the City of Las Vegas, situate in North Las Vegas and on which the City of North Las Vegas has built the American Legion and V. F. W. Club House. It was the desire of the City of North Las Vegas to purchase this property on a term purchase or trade property of equal value. Commissioner Sharp moved this matter be held in abeyance, pending further study of the situation. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp and His Honor, Mayor Gragson, voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple. Commissioner Sharp moved the City Manager be authorized to send a letter to Msgr. Donald Carmody, Bishop of Gorman High School, advising it would not be possible for the City to continue operating the swimming pool at Gorman High School, due to the excessive cost. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp and His Honor, Mayor Gragson, voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple. Commissioner Sharp moved the request of Municipal Judge Richards for 23 days' leave be granted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp and His Honor, Mayor Gragson, voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple. Commissioner Sharp moved that Calvin Magleby, who acted as Municipal Judge on December 8, 9, 11 and 15, and Herbert M. Jones, who acted as Municipal Judge on December 1, 2, 4, 7, 10 and 14, be paid the respective sums of $178.00 and $213.60 for their services, and that the Director of Finance and City Treasurer be authorized to issue the warrants. Motion seconded by Commissioner Elwell and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp and His Honor, Mayor Gragson, voting aye) noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple. City Manager Kennedy presented appraisals from New Era Offset and Brimmie's for printing Building Department forms, heretofore approved; and used in issuing Building Permits. Commissioner Sharp moved this matter be sent out for bid on an informal basis to all local printers. Motion seconded by Commissioner Elwell and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp and His Honor, Mayor Gragson, voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple. 1-6-60 NEVADA STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT Participation in Cost of Secretary Approved BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS Appointment Made LIQUOR APPLICATION New Yorker Bar New Owners Approved LAND PURCHASE BY CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS Held in Abeyance GORMAN HIGH SWIMMING POOL Discontinued Operation Approved MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE Request for Leave Approved ACTING MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES Payment Approved BUILDING PERMIT FORMS Approved to Receive Informal Bids