Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, February 17, 1954 to September 21, 1955, lvc000009-362

LIQUOR APPLICATION Ruth Anne Perlman HOUSE MOVING E. Bob Griebel POLICE DEPARTMENT Radios GAS EXPLOSION 1132 Hillside PARKING LOT 3rd and Ogden GOLF COURSE Water Lines 2ND & MESQUITE LOT REQUEST FOR DRAPES Westside Elks Lodge TOWING CONTRACT 1955 BUDGET WESTSIDE RECREATION CENTER PROPOSED ORDINANCE Subdivision ORDINANCE NO. 627 Planning Amendment (Use Permits) Mr. Calvin Magleby was present to urge transfer of the license of the Rex Bar, 124 South 1st Street, which is in the name of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pettiti, to Mrs. Ruth Anne Perlman. It was his further request that this tavern license be changed to a retail package miniature license. Following discussion, Commissioner Sharp moved the application of Ruth Anne Perlman for a retail package miniature license in the name of Sammy's Package Store, 124 South 1st Street, be approved, subject to a favorable Police investigation, for the 1st quarter of 1955. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Mr. E. Bob Griebel was present to request authorization to move the McNeil Tract Office building to the trailer sales lot at 1716 Fremont, for temporary use as a sales office. Commissioner Whipple moved a temporary permit be granted to move this building to the trailer sales lot at 1716 Fremont, subject to this building being removed upon a 30-day notice. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. City Manager Rounthwaite requested approval of the expenditure of $2,450.24 for the purchase of four 60-Watt Motorola three-way radios for the Police Department. He stated these would replace radios being transferred into Engineering Department automobiles. Commissioner Sharp moved approval of the City Manager's recommendation to purchase four 60-Watt Motorola three-way radios for the Police Department at a cost of $2,450.24. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. The City Manager reported on an explosion that occurred in January 1954 on the property of Mrs. Ruth Blake at 1132 Hillside. He said the Fire Department and the Gas Company have made numerous tests and the Gas Company dug out and replaced the lines. After replacement and further testing they found no leakage and Mrs. Blake has been so informed. These gas mains have been repaired to the satisfaction of the Fire Department and the Gas Company. The City Manager gave a progress report on the 3rd and Ogden parking lot. He stated it is 85% complete and will be 100% complete by the middle of next week. City Manager Rounthwaite reported on a meeting with the Golf Board to go over the condition of the water lines on the original nine holes. They have requested in next year's budget the sum of $45,000 to replace the entire water system on the original nine holes. The Board requested the City Manager to have figures on the income at the Golf Course for the last quarter by December 20, 1954. Mr. Rounthwaite reported that he has contacted the owner of the lot at 2nd and Mesquite and learned this lot is in process of being purchased by another purchaser. The selling price is $70,000. The City Manager said he has a request from the Westside Elks Lodge for a portion of the old stage curtains which are in storage. It was decided to wait until it is determined how much of these drapes the City will need. Regarding the towing contract bids, the City Manager requested more time for further investigation. Mr. Rounthwaite requested a special meeting to take up policy matters as affecting the 1955 budget. He also requested additional time to confer with the Police and Fire Chiefs on certain budget items, to be taken up after the meeting December 20. The City Manager said his office had not been able to locate Mr. Weller regarding the Westside Recreation Center. The Board requested him to attempt to get these plans by December 20. Commissioner Sharp moved that a notice be published that the code of subdivision requirements is on file and will be considered for adoption on January 5, 1955. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. An Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 24, SECTION 28, SUBPARAGRAPH B, PAGE 426, CODE OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, 1949, ALSO KNOWN AS SECTION 22, OF ORDINANCE NO. 378, BY PROVIDING THE PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED IN INVESTIGATING APPLICATIONS FOR USE PERMITS; PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATED THERETO; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, having been reported on favorably by Commissioners Bunker and Sharp, was read in full to the Board. Thereafter Commissioner Sharp moved this Ordinance No. 627 be adopted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. 12-15-54