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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA OCTOBER 5, 1942 At a regular meeting of the Board of City Commissioners held this 5th day of October, 1942. The meeting was called to order by the Clerk by virtue of the absence of both the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, at the hour of 7:30 P.M. Commissioner Rubidoux moved that A. F Smith, Sr., be appointed acting Mayor during the absence of the Mayor and Mayor pro tem. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and Smith, voting aye. Noes, none. Minutes of the meeting of September 16th, were read and approved as read. Ira Earl appeared before the Board asking financial aid for the Scout bus Boy Scouts - and the natter of maintaining the Scout bus and also providing for insurance on same was discussed. Mr. Earl stated that the Scouts were willing to take over the bus and assume all expenses incurred therefor, if the city would be willing to pay rent for the use of the bus whenever it was necessary to use it for city purposes, which was satisfactory to the City. Bids from the following firms were opened at this time covering BIDS: 20,000 letterheads and envelopes: letterheads Las Vegas Printing Company Letterheads $135.00 envelopes $170.00 envelopes Service Printers " 135.00 " 172.50 25% rag " " " 142.50 " 183.75 50% " Commissioner Tinch moved to accept the bid of the Las Vegas Printing Company. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor acting Mayor Smith voting aye. Noes, none. Police badges The L. A. Stamp and Stationery Company stated that they could supply badges in sterling silver only with a A3 priority. Salt Lake Stamp Company unable to furnish. The matter was referred to the Chief of Police. Fire extinguishers American La France Company - no bid. Roy G. Davis bid $8.50 each requiring priority. Alternate bid for Wilbur fire extinguisher $8.50 can furnish without priority. McQuay Supply - no bid. Thereafter, the matter was tabled until the next regular meeting. DEMANDS Commissioner Tinch moved that demands 734 to 737 be allowed and the Mayor and city clerk authorized to execute same. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor Acting Mayor Smith voting aye. Noes, none. CLAIMS: Commissioner Rubidoux moved that the claim of Hampton Brothers in the Hampton Bros. sum of $132.08 and the claim of Dr. Smith in the sum of $101.00 Dr. Smith be allowed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and His Honor, Acting Mayor Smith voting aye. Noes, none. MUNICIPAL FEES Commissioner Tinch moved that the check of Gus Blad in the sum of $2,764.00 covering fines and fees in the Municipal Court for the month of September be accepted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor, Acting Mayor Smith voting aye. Noes, none. RE: ADJUSTMENT Commissioner Rubidoux moved that Mr. Jorgensen be instructed to furnish JORGENSEN CLAIM the Board with an outline of re-adjustment regarding the erection of the West Wing of the War Memorial Building. Motion seconded By Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor, Acting Mayor Smith voting aye. Noes, none. SWITCH BOARD Commissioner Tinch moved that we purchase a switch board from the Quality Electric Company of Los Angeles for $650.00, provided that it does not conflict with government limitations. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor, acting Mayor Smith voting aye. Noes, none. CLARK - warrants Commissioner Tinch was appointed to sign Commissioner Clark's warrants Tinch appointed due to his absence on account of sickness. SALVAGE COLLECTION Commissioner Tinch moved that the superintendent of streets be allowed to use a city truck with prisoners for the purpose of collecting scrap iron at the request of Mr. DeArmond. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor, acting Mayor Smith voting aye. Noes, none. REPORT: Commissioner Tinch moved that the report of Mr. Harlan T. Brown be Brown received. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor, acting Mayor Smith voting aye. Noes, none. FREMONT STREET Commissioner Rubidoux moved that,at this time, the matter of widening Widening Fremont Street be tabled. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor, acting Mayor Smith voting aye. Noes, none.