Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, February 17, 1954 to September 21, 1955, lvc000009-233

SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Schedules B & C Payment to Contractor AWARD OF BID NO. 54.20 Westside St. Lighting VARIANCE APPLICATION L. J. & Katie Abrahams Deferred USE PERMIT APPLICATION Louise Snyder Approved OFF STREET PARKING LOT B.H. Johnson Property FIRE DEPARTMENT CAR Bid Awarded Director of Public Works, George E. Wade, recommended that payment be made to George E. Miller Construction Co., Contractor on Schedules B & C of the Sewer Improvement Program in the total amount of $52,275.19. Mr. Wade stated that this request for payment had been checked and was in order. Thereafter Commissioner Sharp moved the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be accepted and that payment to George E. Miller Construction Company in the total amount of $52,275.19 be approved and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign the warrant when prepared. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Bunker. At this time the Director of Public Works George Wade recommended that the low bid received for the installation of improvements in the Westside Street Lighting Project of Contractor H. F. Brewer in the total amount of $5,623.48 be accepted. Mr. Wade explained that while Mr. Brewer's bid bond had not been properly countersigned by a resident agent in the State of Nevada that the matter had been discussed with both the City Attorney and Mr. Brewer and that the bond required by the Contract would be submitted in proper form. Thereafter Commissioner Whipple moved that Bid No. 54.20 be awarded to Harry F. Brewer in the total amount of $5,623.48 for the installation of improvements in the Westside Street Lighting Project and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign the contract. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Bunker. Consideration was given to the application of Lewis J. and Katie Abrahams for a variance to construct and maintain an addition to an existing motel within six feet of the front property line where twelve feet is required at 1919 Fremont. Mr. Franklin Bills Director of Planning reported to the Board that since the meeting of July 7th he had contacted the State Highway Department to ascertain their wishes insofar as the setback is concerned on this street. Mr. Bills stated that Mr. Otis Wright was unable to give him definite information in this regard until he has checked with Carson City. Thereafter Commissioner Sharp moved that action on this application for variance be held in abeyance until clearance from the State Highway Department has been received. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Bunker. Mayor Baker stated that variations from the restrictions in matters of this kind when property abuts on a State Highway should be cleared with the State Highway Department. At this time the application of Louise Snyder for a use permit to conduct a dressmaking establishment as a home occupation in her residence at 321 North Bruce Street, was considered. The Director of Planning reported that the Board of Adjustment had approved this application providing that there is no architectural evidence of this use, no outside advertising, etc. and that they felt that the same would not materially affect the neighborhood. He further stated that the Board of Adjustment would like to recommend a time limit on this use permit. Thereafter Commissioner Whipple moved this use permit be granted to Mrs. Louise Snyder, not to exceed one year, and the following resolution adopted: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas in a recessed regular meeting on the 9th day of July, 1954, having considered the application of Louise Snyder for a use permit to conduct a dressmaking establishment as a home occupation at 321 North Bruce Street; and The Board having considered the recommendation of the Board of Adjustment approving this application NOW, THEREFORE, it is the decision of this Board that the application of Louise Snyder for a Use Permit to conduct a dressmaking establishment as a home occupation at 321 North Bruce Street be approved not to exceed one year, and the inspection departments are authorized to issue the necessary permits. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Bunker. City Manager George Rounthwaite gave a report on the condition of negotiations with Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Johnson and stated that they were willing to enter into a lease for their property on the northwest corner of 4th and Ogden, said lease to be for a ten-year period, with a ten-year option at a cost of $500.00 per month for the property and the existing building thereon. Mr. Rounthwaite indicated that the proposed lease had been prepared and when it has been submitted to and approved by the Johnsons that the same will be placed on the agenda. The City Manager reported that he had received bids, as instructed for a car for the Fire Department from the three standard makes of cars, namely, Ford, Chevrolet, and Plymoulh. Mr. Rounthwaite stated that he had no recommendation on these bids, but would still like to recommend that the bid of Desert Motors for a 1953 Desoto be accepted. Discussion followed. Thereafter Commissioner Jarrett moved the bid of Desert Motors for the furnishing of a 1953 Desoto for the Fire Department in the total amount of $2,195*00 be accepted, and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign the warrant when prepared. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Bunker. 7-9-54