Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-402

FEDERAL GRANT City Manager Kennedy requested permission from the Board to file application with the Sewage Application Federal Government and Bureau of Public Health and Welfare for funds to construct sewage disposal improvements. This application would be for 1/3 of the cost of these improvements Approved or an estimated amount of $81,833.00—City's cost $163,666.00. Commissioner Whipple moved that the City Manager's request to file application with the Federal Government and Bureau of Public Health and Welfare for funds in an estimated amount of $81,833.00 to construct sewage disposal improvements be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. HOUSING AUTHORITY City Manager Kennedy requested approval of a 90-day option to purchase 9.098 acres of Options for Sale of City Land to the Housing Authority in the vicinity of 28th Street and Charleston Boulevard Land; 28th & Charleston described as Parcel 1 at $2,326.26 an acre, and a 2-year option on an additional 10.796 acres in the same area described as Parcel 2 at $2,726.26 an acre. Approved His Honor Mayor Baker reminded the Board that there is to be a public hearing on these proposed options to the Housing Authority to be held at the Planning Commission Meeting on April 9, 1959. Commissioner Fountain moved that a 90-day option to the Housing Authority for the purchase of 9.098 acres of City Land located in the vicinity of 28th and Charleston Boulevard described as Parcel 1 at $2,326.26 an acre, and a 2-year option on an additional 10.796 acres in the same area described as Parcel 2 at $2,726.26 an acre, be approved, subject to public hearing and approval of the Planning Commission. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Sharp passed his vote by reason that his firm is engaged as architect for the Housing Authority. URBAN RENEWAL FUND City Manager Kennedy requested authorization to issue warrants out of the Urban Renewal Warrants Fund Account as follows: Approved Lee's Office Equipment Co. Dictating Machine $ 231.75 City of Las Vegas Various Materials & Services 2,444.27 Mr. Kennedy stated that this fund is operating under Director of Planning Bills who has to sign forms. Commissioner Fountain moved that the request of the City Manager for authorization to issue warrants out of the Urban Renewal Fund Account as listed above be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH City Manager Kennedy presented a request from Rev. Coleman asking that they be granted a Request to hold permit to hold an amusement carnival (Lee-Wright) from April 2 to April 12, 1959, located Carnival in the 1300 Block on "C" Street. Proceeds are to be used for the benefit of the Second Baptist Church Building Fund. Approved Commissioner Fountain moved that the request of Rev. Coleman be approved subject to clearance with the Police and Fire Department. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. LIONS PARK WATER METER City Manager Kennedy requested authorization for a purchase order in the amount of $2,500 to furnish and install a Water Meter at Lions Park for the 6'' line. There will be a percentage Held in Abeyance paid back over a period of 10 years on the water line depending on the amount of water used. Commissioner Fountain moved this matter be held in abeyance until it is studied further. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Sharp asked the City Attorney to check to see if the City has to pay for this meter in the first place. LIGHT POLE STANDARDS City Manager Kennedy requested authorization for a purchase order in the amount of $2,837.72 Purchase Order for Light Pole Standards. He explained that the City keeps a supply of these poles in the yard to replace damaged poles and some they sell to subdividers. Approved Director of Public Works Sauer stated that this is the company the City has been buying poles from for the last ten years. He stated that the parks are going to need some in addition to replacement of broken poles. He stated that they were cheaper by carload lot and they figure to stock about 15. Commissioner Whipple moved that purchase order in the amount of $2,837.72 for Light Pole Standards be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. RIVERS AND HARBORS City Manager Kennedy requested that the Board authorize payment to cover expenses of Mayor COMMITTEE C. D. Baker for trip to Washington, D.C. as member of the Rivers and Harbors Committee; Mayor C. D. Baker meeting to be held May 13-15, 1959. Expenses Approved Commissioner Sharp moved that payment to cover expenses of Mayor C. D. Baker for trip to Washington, D.C. as member of the Rivers and Harbors Committee be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp and Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Mayor Baker passed his vote: 4-1-59