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Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, August 11, 1942 to December 30, 1946, lvc000005-80

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SEGRAVES TRUCK The City Auditor reported that the original agreement for the purchase of a Segrave fire truck provided that the truck was to cost $8,850.00 with interest of $1,062.00 covering a five year period, plus certain other carrying charges which totalled $9,912.00 and that, he reason of recent negotiations, a cash payment had been agreed upon for $8,020.00 f.o.b. Columbus, Ohio. Commissioner Smith moved that the deal be closed on a cash basis as read into the minutes by the Purchasing Agent and approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Clark and carried by the following voter Commissioners Clark, Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch, and His Honor voting aye; noes none. POLICE CARS Commissioner Clark moved that the City Auditor be authorized to put the Police OVERHAUL cars in first class shape at any place he may see fit to have the work done. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried by the following vote: Commissioner Clark, Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and His Honor voting aye; noes none. ACETYLENE WELDER The City Clerk was instructed to correct the minutes of February the 16th to show that the City purchase an acetylene welder instead of an arc welder. INVENTORY The City Clerk was instructed to notify the head of each department to submit CITY an inventory of all city property in their respective departments and submit the same at the next regular meeting. Also to make an estimate of the value of its worth today. MUNICIPAL JUDGE Commissioner Clark moved that the report of the City Judge for the month of REPORT February be accepted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried by the following voter Commissioners Clark, Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and His Honor voting aye; noes none. TANKEL’S NORTH It is the recommendation of the Clark County-Las Vegas Planning Commission that ADDITION #2 the City allow the vacation and reversion to acerage of all of Tankel's North Addition #2 with the following exceptions: 1) The street right-of-way on the north boundary known as Croissant Street be retained. 2) The street right-of-way on the south boundary known as Oak Street be retained. 3) Block 1 dedicated as public school site be retained. Commissioner Clark moved that the recommendation of the Planning Board be accepted as regards Tankel's Addition #2. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following voter Commissioners Clark, Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and His Honor voting aye; noes none. BOULDER DAM A certain petition signed by property owners in the Boulder Dam Homesite Addition, HOMESITE et al, heretofore referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation, was ADDITION returned with the following recommendation: That the petition be granted ET AL providing it meets all legal requirements. Thereafter, Commissioner Clark moved that the petition be referred to the City Attorney for a report at the next regular meeting. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following voter Commissioners Clark, Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and His Honor voting aye; noes none. CITY STREETS A recommendation from the Joint Planning Commission to the Board of City Commissioners for the acquisition of right-of-way and improvement of certain important streets in the City of Las Vegas, was presented to the Board at this time. Commissioner Clark moved that the Board of City Commissioners concur with the Planning Commission on the establishment of streets as outlined in their report and that the work be carried out at the pleasure of the Street Department. Further, that the Ctiy Engineer and the Planning Engineer look into the matter of right-of-way. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following voter Commissioners Clark, Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and His Honor voting aye; noes none. MILK ORDINANCE Mr. F. L. O’Donnell appeared before the Board requesting the repealing of the milk ordinance insofar as inspection fees are concerned. Thereafter, Commissioner Clark moved that his request be submitted in writing. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following voter Commissioners Clark, Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and His Honor voting aye; noes none. GAMING AND LIQUOR Commissioner Clark moved that the following gaming and liquor applications be APPLICATIONS granted: GRANTED Pearl's Cafe 224 N. First St. Retail beverage license Emma's Cafe "F" & Jackson Streets 2 slot machines Pearl's Cafe 224 N. First St. 2 slot machines Westside Cafe "D" & Madison 3 slot machines DeLuxe Sandwich Shop 127 S. 2nd St. 1 slot machine Recreation Tavern 123 S. 2nd St. 4 slot machines Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Clark, Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and His Honor voting aye; noes none. PREAMBLES AND RESOLUTION RESOLUTION WHEREAS, this Is the year provided by law for the holding of a General Election in the City of Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, and WHEREAS, there are to be elected at such election two Commissioners each for a term of four years, and a municipal judge and city attorney for a term of two years, and a Mayor for a term of four years, and WHEREAS, it is the duty of this Board of Commissioners to order said election, and determine the places in said City for holding the same NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, that a general City Election be held in the said