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Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-227

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Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. RIGHT OF WAY Assistant City Attorney Hawkins stated that Dr. Goto would accept $315.00 for 3.15 acres Effluent Ditch and a check and deed has been mailed. Deed has not been received back as yet. Mr. Hawkins further advised that Mrs. Miura had been contacted and expressed willingness to accept $1,250.00 for her 9.52 acres of land. Mr. Kennedy advised that this would take care of all the Effluent Ditch right-of-way to the County Effluent line. Commissioner Whipple moved that the City Attorney be authorized to write a letter offering Mr. Miura $1,250.00 for her 9.52 acres of land and the Director of Finance and Treasurer be authorized to issue the warrants. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. PAINTING OF CITY HALL, The Commission considered request for authorization to obtain bids to be opened November 5, POLICE STATION, JAIL & 1958, for the exterior painting of the City Hall at a total estimated cost of $3,000.00. MUNICIPAL COURT BLDGS. Mr. Kennedy advised the Board that colored photographs of various building in the area would Notice To Go To Bid be submitted to the Board to make a final determination as to the color of paint to be used. Approved Discussion was also held as to incorporating bids for the painting of the Police Station, Jail and Municipal Court at the same time. Director of Public Works, Mr. Sauer, estimated that the total cost of both projects would be approximately $9,000.00. Commissioner Fountain moved that plans and specifications be prepared and the City Clerk cause a "Notice to Bidders" to be published that the City shall open bids for the exterior painting of the City Hall and Police Station, J&il and Municipal Court on November 5, 3958, to be opened at the hour of 8:00 P.M. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. PERMISSION TO SELL City Manager Kennedy requested permission to advertise to sell at public auction 5 pickups, EQUIPMENT 2 cars and 1 jeep. Approved Commissioner Sharp moved that authorization be granted to advertise and sell at public auction at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, October 23, 1958, the 5 pickups, 2 cars and 1 jeep. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. MERITORIOUS SALARY City Manager Kennedy presented the meritorious salary increases for October, as approved by INCREASES the Civil Service Board and recommended they be approved. Approved Commissioner Whipple moved the following meritorious salary increases for October be approved: NAME DEPARTMENT STEP SCHEDULE DOLLARS Melville Smith Planning 4-5 24 407-427 Joan Bohlmann City Hall 3-4 18 295-308 Albert Wood Police 4-5 27 468-489 John F. Rhodes Animal Shelter 1-2 19 282-295 Lillian Waitman Library 3-4 19 308-323 Eules Romans Park 4-5 22 370-388 George Corrow Park 2-3 18 282-295 Jesse K. Null Golf Course 2-3 22 338-353 C. M. Bridgwater Golf Course 4-5 18 308-323 M. E. Young Golf Course 4-5 18 308-323 Barney Dodd Public Works - Engr. 2-3 21 323-338 Nephi Jensen " " Garage 3-4 26 427-447 R. H. Razy " " Garage 2-3 26 407-427 William B. Clark " " Sewage 3-4 23 370-388 Eugene Linton " " Street 2-3 25 388-407 Paul Livingston " " Street 4-5 22 370-388 Curtis Pettis " " Street 4-5 18 308-323 M. B. Walrath " " Street 3-4 25 407-427 Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. RESIGNATION City Manager Kennedy submitted a letter of resignation of Mrs. Harvey Dondero of the Child CHILD WELFARE BOARD Welfare Board. Mrs. Harvey Dondero Commissioner Bunker moved the resignation of Mrs. Harvey Dondero of the Child Welfare Board be accepted and appropriate letter be sent to Mrs. Dondero on behalf of the Board of City Acceptance Commissioners thanking her for her services on the Child Welfare Board. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. CHILD WELFARE BOARD City Manager Kennedy reported that Dr. Joseph M. George, Jr., former member of the Child Appointment Welfare Board had been recommended for reappointment by the Child Welfare Board and has expressed his willingness to accept the appointment. Dr. Joseph M. George Commissioner Fountain moved that Dr. Joseph M. George, Jr. be appointed to the Child Welfare Board to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Harvey Dondero, to expire October 16, 1960. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes., none. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Mr. Kennedy reported that Mr. Robert White who has been recommended to fill the unexpired Appointment term of Dave McCoig on the Board of Adjustment has been contacted and has expressed his willingness to accept the appointment which will expire in March 1962. Mr. Robert White Commissioner Sharp moved that Mr. Robert White be appointed to the Board of Adjustment to fill the unexpired term of Dave McCoig. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. 10-1-58