Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-11

/ NORTH 12TH STREET Mr. Kennedy reported, that the Housing Authority was willing to dedicate right-of-way Right-of-Way for North 12th Street from Mesquite to Marlin, if the City would write them a letter that there would be no assessment district for the improve­ment of this street in the near future. Commissioner Bunker moved this matter be referred to the City Manager to write a letter. Motion seconded, by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Fountain absent: PURCHASE OF ANGLE The City Manager presented a request for a purchase order in the amount of BLADE $1200.00 to Cashman for the purchase of an angle blade for the City's caterpillar. Mr. Kennedy stated that the actual cost of this blade is $3200, but that they will give us $2,000 for the trade in of the dozer blade presently on this cat. Commissioner Sharp moved that Purchase Requisition No. 366 to Cashman in the total amount of $1200.00 for an angle blade for the caterpillar be approved and the purchase order authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Fountain. ASSESSMENT BONDS Mr. Kennedy advised the Board that he has received a letter from Grant Robison of the State Board of Finance stating that they will definitely sub­mit a bid on our special assessment bonds. PARKING METERS The City Manager reported that Duncan Miller Meter Company is making the ^ change over of meters, and the Police Department has requested that the time schedule be changed in the following areas from 5? to 10? meters: 1. On Carson Street between Main Street and 7th Street. 2. On Ogden Street between Main and 6th Streets. Mr. Kennedy recommended that this request be approved. Commissioner Bunker moved the recommendation be accepted and the City Attorney authorized to prepare the necessary resolution to accomplish this change. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Fountain. JOHN C. FREMONT Mr. Kennedy stated that a letter has been received from the Clark County . SCHOOL Driveway School District concerning the driveway approaches at the John C. Fremont School on St. Louis Avenue. Commissioner Bunker moved the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an easement for this driveway. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Fountain. TRAFFIC SIGNAL & The City Manager reported that in the installation of the Standard Oil LIGHT RELOCATION service station at 5th and Bonanza the traffic signal and one of the light standards will have to be moved. He advised the Commission that the Standard Oil Company has written a letter stating that the bid of Nevada Electric is acceptable to them and that they will pay the cost of this relocation, if the City will handle the contract. Mr. Kennedy stated that the City Attorney's office has advised that the City is covered by the bond posted by Standard Oil Company. Commissioner Whipple moved the letter of Standard Oil Company relative to the proposition for the relocation of the traffic signal and light standard at 5th and Bonanza be accepted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting ay; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Fountain. SEWER CONNECTION Discussion was held on the proposed agreement for the connection of the Atomic AEC Energy Commission building on the Tonopah Highway too the City Sewer. The Commission requested that this matter be referred to the Engineering Department and John A. Carollo for recommendation. PALM MORTUARY Mr. Kennedy reported that Messrs. Woodbury and DeVoe of Palm Mortuary had signed Money due City a promissory note in the total amount of $4,287.25 on the account owed the City, ^ agreeing to pay at the rate of $150.00 per month, with no interest charged, which would pay off their obligations some time in 1960. The promissory note was not acceptable to the Board and they suggested it be referred back to the City Attorney. JOURNEYMAN PLUMBERS It was reported that two individuals has passed the Journeyman Plumbers examination, LICENSES but that the Plumbers Examining Board would not issue their licenses. / Commissioner Sharp moved that Journeyman Plumbers licenses be granted to Tom Rubideaux and James Moreland. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Fountain. 11-20-57