Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-290

SICK LEAVE EXTENSION City Manager Kennedy presented a memorandum from Chief of Police, R. K. Sheffer, requesting Officer William B. a 30-day extension of sick leave for Officer William B. Foster, who on December 17, 1958, Foster had an operation resulting in the removal of two-thirds of his stomach. Officer Foster's sick leave, overtime and vacation time expired January 3, 1959. Chief Sheffer stated to the Board Approved that Officer Foster has been on the City Police Force over three years and that he expects to be able to return to work by February 1, 1959. Commissioner Whipple moved that a 30-day extension of sick leave for Officer William B. Foster be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. POLICE DEPARTMENT City Manager Kennedy requested authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and the OVERTIME PAYROLL Director of Finance and Treasurer to issue the necessary warrants for payment of approximately $1,681.95 for extra duty payroll. This request is to cover payment for extra duty performed Approved by members cf the Police Department during the holidays. Mr. Kennedy explained that they have too much Compensatory Time buil^r up now and that is why this authorization is requested. Commissioner Fountain moved that authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and the Director of Finance and Treasurer to issue the necessary warrants for payment of not to exceed $1,681.95 for extra duty payroll for extra duty performed by members of the Police Department during the Holidays, be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. LAS VEGAS SPORTS CAR City Manager Kennedy presented a petition of the Board of Directors of the Las Vegas Sports CLUB PETITION Car Club to lease a parcel of land adjacent to North 2nd Street between West Bonanza and the American Legion and to move an 8' x 20' building, now located in the County, on to the land Approved they request to lease. Mr. Kennedy explained that this site would be used for the club's meetings twice a month and mostly it is to be used for storage. They say they will clean up the area if the City would see fit to lease this land to them. The suggested terms are a one-year basis at $1.00 per year with option to renew it and eventually they wish to build a new building on it. The building they request to move to this location was originally build inside the City and met with the code at that time. There is no plumbing or water in this building. Commissioner Sharp moved that the request of the Las Vegas Sports Car Club to lease a parcel of land adjacent to North 2nd Street between West Bonanza and the American Legion on a one- year basis at $1.00 per year with option to renew it, and to move their 8' x 20' building onto the property, be approved, subject to the condition that there would be no expense to the City. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. NUISANCE ABATEMENT City Manager Kennedy reported to the Board concerning the general area at East Charleston Junk Yard at Pecos and Pecos. This matter came up at the last meeting of the Board of City Commissioners at & East Charleston the same time as C. L. Hennon's request for a variance, V-18-58. The junk yard located in this area was in existence when it was in the County and has no legality. Mr. Kennedy advised the Board that action would be instituted to have it removed. INVESTIGATION FUND City Manager Kennedy requested authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and the DISBURSEMENT Director of Finance and Treasurer to issue the necessary warrant for payment of $605.22 to the Chief of Police for payment for private investigation fees that are now due. Approved Commissioner Whipple moved that authorization be granted for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and the Director of Finance and Treasurer to issue the necessary warrant for payment of $609.22 to the Chief of Police for payment of private investigation fees that are now due. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. BONANZA UNDERPASS City Manager Kennedy requested authorization for the Mayor to sign a letter to Mr. Max A. RIGHT-OF-WAY Houston, 805 Beacon Bldg., Wichita, Kansas, owner of the Home Lumber Company, offering Purchase of Land $12,000.00 for payment of fifteen feet of land adjacent to Bonanza Road between Main Street Home Lumber Co. and the underpass for the right-of-way for the widening of the underpass. Authorized Mayor to Commissioner Fountain moved that the Mayor be authorized to sign a letter to Mr. Max A. sign letter Houston, 805 Beacon Bldg., Wichita, Kansas, owner of the Home Lumber Company, offering $12,000.00 for payment of fifteen feet of land adjacent to Bonanza Road between Main Street and the underpass for the right-of-way for the widening of the underpass. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP The Commission again considered the application for the purchase of 33 1/3% interest in the Addition of Partner Derby Turf & Sports Club, 113 South 1st, by Frank Cobert. At the regular meeting of the Board Derby Turf & Sports of City Commissioners held July 2, 1958, this application was denied based on unfavorable police Club - Frank Cobert report. At the Commission meeting held November 19, 1958, it was referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation. At the Commission meeting of December 17, 1958, this application Approved was held in abeyance inasmuch as there were still some replies that had not been received in regard to the investigation of the applicant. The Police Department now reports the investigation is favorable. Commissioner Fountain moved that the application of Frank Cobert for the purchase of 33 1/3% interest in the Derby Turf and Sports Club, 113 South 1st Street, be approved and the Supervisor of License and Revenue authorized to issue the License. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. CITY FIRE GRADING City Manager Kennedy advised the Board that on December 29, 1958, grading notice was received placing the City of Las Vegas in a Class 4 Classification by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. He immediately wired for the Summary Grading Sheets which were received on January 2, 1959, and at this time is having the points broken down and checked against the matters that they called deficiencies that we are penalized on. 1-7-59