Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, August 11, 1942 to December 30, 1946, lvc000005-42

APACHE HOTEL Commissioner Clark made a motion that the application of R. R. Gaming Russell for a license for three slot machines at the Apache Hotel at Second and Fremont be granted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried by the following votes Commissioners Clark, Rubidoux, Smith, and His Honor voting aye. Noes, Commissioner Tinch. EMERGENCY LOAN Commissioner Clark moved that a Resolution he prepared for the purpose 2nd. of obtaining an additional emergency loan in the sum of $20,600.00. That Notice of Motion to show Intention to make Emergency Loan be published in the Las Vegas Evenening Review Journal on the 5th and 12 of November and that November 23rd, at the hour of 7:30 P. M. , at the Council Chamber of the City Commission be set for hearing protests on same. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Clark, Rubidoux, Smith and Tinch and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. EMERGENCY LOAN Commissioner Smith moved that the Resolution heretofore made regarding 1st. the $75,000 emergency loan be rescinded and offer acceptance of bids for a loan of up to $75,000,if necessary, with the provision that bids specify what their terms of interest are, together with requirements of city to submit satisfactory documents that will satisfy them. Further that they furnish a certified check with their bid. Motion died for want of a second. Thereafter, Commissioner Tinch moved that this meeting adjourn until November l6th, 1942 at the hour of 7:30 P.M. Motion seconded by Commissioner Clark and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Clark, Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA NOVEMBER 16, 1942 At a regular meeting of the Board of City Commissioners held this 16th day of November, 1942, Meeting called to order at the hour of 7:30 P.M., by his Honor, Mayor Howell C. Garrison with the following members present: Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith and his Honor. A. W. Blackman, city auditor. Purchasing Agent, Le Roy Whipple and city clerk Helen Scott Reed. Acting City Attorney, Harve C. Dickerson. Absent: Commissioners Clark and Tinch. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Commissioner Rubidoux moved that Earl Davis be hired as sewer inspector at a salary of per week from Nov. 9th to 15th inclusive. Thereafter, at a salary of $50 per week and an allowance of 5¢ per mile for gasoline, and not to exceed 100 miles per week. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. GUNNERY SCHOOL Commissioner Rubidoux moved that the request of the Gunnery use of chairs, etc. School for the use of the chairs in the War Memorial Hall, and the bleacher seats and the piano in the Hall be granted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. BARNEY BURGER Commissioner Rubidoux moved that Barney Burger be paid out of the Transferred Police department. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried to police by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith and his Honor payroll voting aye. Noes, none. FUEL OIL Bids from the following firms on fuel oil were opened at this time: Bids Cardinal and Pessetti 7½¢. Western Heating and Sanitary Company 8¼¢ per gallon. Nevada National Ice Company 8¼¢ a gallon. Commissioner Smith moved that the bid of Cardinal and Pessetti be accepted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Smith was appointed to sign vouchers for Commissioners Clark and Tinch. FLOOR POLISHER A bid was received from Nicholas Pavelick on a floor waxer in the sum Bid of $225.00. The matter was tabled. C. W. JORGENSEN Commissioner Rubidoux moved that the recommendations of J. A. Fleming Claim regarding a settlement with Mr. Jorgensen on the work on the West Wing of the War Memorial Building be accepted and approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Mr. Harlan T. Brown's report was read and accepted. LEE SIMPSON Commissioner Smith moved that the request of Lee Simpson to lease lease certain land from the city be granted, when and if the city acquires said property from the County of Clark. That said land be leased for a period of ten years at $100 per year. Motion seconded by Commissioner