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135 a study of the effects and found that the District could allow the commercial users to return to the rnetered rate and still remain financially sound.. This took approximately two months, at the end of which time the commercial users were returned to the metered rate* He pointed out that there had been no choice of rates during that time and everyone was on the same rate. Attorney McNamee confirmed this and pointed out that no preference had been shown to any customer and. all were required to pay the water bills due during that period. During the following discussion, it was generally agreed that M r. M iller should be advised that since all customers had been on the same rate, the Board had no choice but to collect the b ill. President Luce agreed to write M r. M iller advising him of the Board's decision. SALE O F LA N D - President Luce read the following letter from Reverend Donald O 'Connor relative to purchasing District land. Board of Directors April 10, 1959 Las Vegas Valley Water District Gentlem en:. . With reference to the enclosed letter, this is to advise that our church is still interested in the possibility of acquiring 3 to 5 acres of land in the West Charleston area for a new church site. We .would be grateful to leam if you should have any for sale now or later. Thank yo u. /s/ D O N A L D R. O 'C O N N O R Reverend Donald R. O 'C o n n o r, Minister August 4, 1955 First Methodist Church Third and Bridger Streets Las Vegas, Nevada Dear Reverend O 'C o n n o r: . With reference to your letter of Ju ly 29, 1955 requesting information relative to the availability of Water District land in the West Charleston area, the Board of Directors has instructed me to advise the question of sale of land in that area is now being studied. In view of other requests Involving city facilities and schools, It is the feeling of the Directors that District policy,, both in .regard to selling land and in location of parcel.s sold for various purposes should be coordinated with overfall city planning. This w ill require considerable study and discussion. I regret that we are unable to give, an immediate answer, but w ill advise you as soon as some decision has been reached. Yours very truly, /s/ W . C . REN SHAW