Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, February 17, 1954 to September 21, 1955, lvc000009-316

VARIANCE - Tide Water Associated Co & Heers Associated Approved USE PERMIT - Ruth Blake Approved AWARD OF BIDS Schedule D of Sever Improvement Program SEWAGE PUMPING PLANT Bid No. 54.36 Electric Light Bulbs Bid No 54 37 Concrete Slab BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas, Nevada, in a regular meeting on the 6th day of October, 1954, having considered the application of the Fremont Hotel, Inc. for a Variance to erect a hotel building ten stories hight at the NE corner of Fremont and 2nd Street; and The Board having considered the recommendation of the Board of Commissioners approving this application NOW, THEREFORE, it is the decision of this Board that the application of the Fremont Hotel, Inc., for a Variance to erect a hotel building ten stories high at the NE comer of Fremont and 2nd be approved and the inspection departments are authorized to issue the necessary permits. Commissioner Jarrett seconded the motion which vas carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. At this time the Board considered the request of the Tidewater Associated Co. and Heers Associated of Nevada to construct a service station at 3601 Vegas Drive and Turquoise Avenue as approved by the Board of Adjustment, V-51-54. Mr. Jacobson representing Tidewater Associated and Heers Associated of Nevada stated that this property is only suited for a service station and there have been no lots sold for homes within ¼ mile. Also a wall will serve as a buffer to keep this station away from any homes developed. Commissioner Bunker moved that the recommendation of the Board of Adjustment be approved, and the following resolution adopted: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas, Nevada, in a regular meeting on the 6th day of October, 1954, having considered the application of Tidewater Associated and Heers Associated of Nevada for a Variance to construct a service station at 3601 Vegas Drive and Turquoise Avenue; and The Board having considered the recommendation of the Board of Adjustment approving this application NOW, THEREFORE, it is the decision of this board that the application of Tidewater Associated and Heers Associated of Nevada for a Variance to construct a service station at 3601 Vegas Drive and Turquoise Avenue be approved and the inspection departments are authorized to issue the necessary permits. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; Commissioner Sharp voted no due to the fact that he feels the Planning Commission should study this whole area further. Commissioner Jarrett did not vote as he stated that he writes insurance for these people. At this time the Board considered the request of Ruth Blake to rent a building at 1612-14 East Charleston as an office for a doctor or a dentist. U-32-43, approved by Board of Adjustment. Commissioner Bunker moved this application be approved as recommended by the Board of Adjustment and the following resolution adopted: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas, Nevada, in a regular meeting on the 6th day of October, 1954, having considered the application of Ruth Blake for a Use Permit to rent a building at 1612-14 East Charleston as an office for a doctor or a dentist; and The Board having considered the recommendation of the Board of Adjustment approving this application NOW, THEREFORE, it is the decision of this Board that the application of Ruth Blake for a Use Permit to rent a building at 1612-14 East Charleston as an office for a doctor or a dentist be approved and the inspection departments are authorized to issue the necessary permits. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. At this time Mr. George Wade, City Engineer, recommended that Longley Construction Co. be awarded the bid on Schedule D of Sewer Improvement Program, Schedules 1,2,3,4,5,9, 10,11,12 Commissioner Whipple moved the City Engineers recommendation be approved. Seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Mr. Wade recommended that the Sewage Pumping Plant bid be awarded to George E. Miller Commissioner Whipple moved that the City Engineer's recommendation be approved. Seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Mr. Wade recommended that Bid No. 54.36 Electric Light Bulbs be awarded to Osbourne and Dermody. This company will allow a 42 per cent discount and if payment is made in ten days a 44 per cent discount for Sylvania Lights. Commissioner Whipple moved this recommendation be approved. Seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none Mr. George Wade recommended that Bid No. 54.37 on the Concrete Slab be awarded to General Builders, Inc., in the amount of $2474.17 10-6-54