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Harry Samet, Mgr. of the "Slot Machine" appeared before the Board and stated that the Las Vegas Enterprises Inc." owners of the "Slot Machine" would be willing to pay $8.00 per quarter on all machines paying money awards. This met with the approval of the Board of Commissioners Mrs. Harriman appeared before the Board in regard to the use of the War Memorial Building for the holding of a meeting of the Las Vegas Townsend Club at which Mr. Townsend would be the speaker. Mrs. Harriman was informed the rent for the building per night would be $55.00. Mr. Oliver appeared before the Board in regard to the use of the Las Vegas Ball Park for use as the Las Vegas Baseball League. Mr. Oliver was ask to present to the Board in writing specifications for the change over in the present ball grounds to conform with the grounds needed for a "base ball" diamond. Otto Underhill appeared before the Board in regard to the payment of a bill of $53.80 due him from the Las Vegas Golf Association. Mr. Underhill was informed that this bill was contracted from the Las Vegas Golf Association not the City of Las Vegas and that said City was not responsible for said bill. On motion of Commissioner Ronnow seconded by Commissioner Corradetti it was moved and carried that the American Legion Post No. 8 be granted permission to hold a "Walkathon" in the City of Las Vegas. This permission being in accordance with the State Statutes allowing ex-Service Men's organizations to operate two weeks in each year without payment of license show, circuses and carnivals. Vote Commissioners Ronnow, Krause and Corradetti and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. On motion of Commissioner Ronnow seconded by Commissioner Krause it was moved and carried that W.B. Bates, be granted a retail beverage license to be used at the Helldorado Village, in connection with the Walkathon. Said application being approved by the Chief of Police Frank Wait. Vote Commissioners Ronnow, Krause and Corradetti and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. On motion of Commissioner Krause seconded by Commissioner Corradetti it was moved and carried that the bid of the Morrion Battery Shop for purchase of a battery for a fire truck be accepted. Bid $60.44. Vote Commissioners Ronnow, Krause and Corradetti and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. On motion of Commissioner Corradetti seconded by Commissioner Krause it was moved and carried that the bid of the Las Vegas Age for printing be accepted. Bid price $25.20 Vote Commissioners Ronnow, Krause and Corradetti and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. On motion of Commissioner Corradetti seconded by Commissioner Krause it was moved and carried that the City purchase eight (8) pillows from Albrights Business Machines Co. Price $52.00 Vote Commissioners Ronnow, Krause and Corradetti and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. On motion of Commissioner Krause seconded by Commissioner Corradetti it was moved and carried that the bid of the Albrights Business Machines Co for the purchase of one 12 inch typewriter and the bid of the El Portal Electric Co for one 14 inch typewriter be accepted. Vote Commissioners Ronnow, Krause and Corradetti and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. On motion of Commissioner Krause seconded by Commissioner Corradetti it was moved and carried that all slot machine licenses applied for at this time be granted. Vote Commissioners Ronnow, Krause and Corradetti and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none. On motion of Commissioner Ronnow seconded by Commissioner Krause it was moved and carried that the City purchase a sterilizer from the Braum Corporation. Same to cost $110.00 and to be used by the City Milk Inspector. Vote Commissioners Ronnow, Krause and Corradetti and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes, none On motion of Commissioner Ronnow seconded by Commissioner Krause it was moved and carried that the Mayor and Clerk sign a petition for the closing of Adams Street on Westside. Said street to be closed between Third and Fourth Streets. Vote Commissioners Ronnow, Krause and Corradetti and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes none. No further business appearing before the Board at this time on motion of Commissioner Corradetti seconded by Commissioner Krause it was moved and carried that this meeting adjourn. Vote Commissioners Ronnow, Krause and Corradetti and His Honor the Mayor voting aye. Noes none. There upon said meeting adjourned. CALL OF SPECIAL MEETING To— Viola Burns, City Clerk City of Las Vegas, Nevada. A Special meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas Nevada is hereby called to be held in the Board of Commissioners Room in the City Clerk's office in the City of Las Vegas, Nevada , Monday the 28th day of October, 1940 at the hour of seven thirty P.M. to consider and act upon the following business: 1. To consider the installation of water mains of the Las V gas Land & Water Company in the public properties of the City of Las Vegas. John L. Russell Mayor of the City of Las Vegas. Dated this 28th day of Oct. 1940