Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, September 21, 1955 to November 20, 1957, lvc000010-511

Mr. William Morse, attorney representing the Palm Mortuary in their request to purchase approximately three acres of land within the Woodlawn Cemetery for the purpose of con­structing a mausoleum, appeared before the Commission at this time. Mr. Morse explained that his clients were anxious to purchase this parcel of land and proposed to spend be­tween $75,000 and $100,000 in the construction of this structure. City Attorney Cannon advised the Commission that he had checked the deed and law con­cerning the right of the City to sell any of this land, and if it was their desire to do so it could be accomplished so long as the mineral, oil and water rights were ex­cepted from the sale. The Department of Public Works reported that the request had been checked and that approximately 17 acres had been used by the City since establishing Woodlawn Cemetery in 1915. It was determined that negotiations in this regard should continue and a report be made by the City Manager at a later meeting. Consideration was given to the request of Emanuel Freedman who sharpens knives and scissors for reduction in the solicitor's license fee. Commissioner Sharp moved this request be approved and the Supervisor of License and Rev­enue authorized to classify Mr. Freedman under the gross volume of business classification. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Bunker, City Manager Kennedy presented the agreement concerning the application to the Federal Gov­ernment for a grant of $39,000 for additional, work on the new Sewage Disposal Plant, and requested authorization to accept same and signature by the Mayor. Mr. Kennedy further requested that this approval be granted subject to said agreement being checked and approved by the City Attorney. Commissioner Sharp moved the agreement with the Federal Government for a grant of $39,000 for additional work on the new Sewage Disposal Plant be approved, and the Mayor authorized to sign same. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Mayor Baker passed his vote. Absent: Commissioner Bunker. Discussion was held with the Commission concerning the ordinance requiring registration of casino employees and others, which further provides for annual renewal and re-registration with the Police Department. City Manager Kennedy stated that it was the recommendation, after conferring with the Chief of Police, that this ordinance be amended to permit renewal possibly every three years in the event the registrant maintains a good record. The Commission concurred in this recommendation and authorized the preparation of a proposed ordinance amendment. Discussion was held with the City Manager on the replacement program planned for vehicular equipment of the City. Mr. Kennedy requested permission to secure bids on the following pieces of equipment: 1. Four (4) pickup trucks 2. Four (4) business coupes 3. Two (2) small dump trucks 4. Two (2) six yard dump trucks 5. Three (3) motorcycles 6. Paddy wagon for Police Department 7. One (l) Station wagon 8. One (l) Sedan 9* One (l) Tanker Truck The City Manager estimated the overall cost would be approximately $48,000.00. Thereafter Commissioner Fountain moved the City Manager be authorized to secure bids for the aforementioned replacement equipment. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Bunker. Planning Director Bills gave a progress report on the Workable Program for Urban Renewal. He explained that the certificate issued the City by the Housing and Home Finance Agency in February of 1956 is due to expire in July of this year, and requested authorization to make application for renewal in order that the program can be continued. Commissioner Whipple moved this progress report on the Workable Program for Urban Renewal be accepted, and the Mayor authorized to submit application for renewal of the certificate for continuation of this project to the Administrator of Housing and Home Finance Agency. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Bunker. There being no further business to come before this meeting, at the hour of 10:45 P.M. Commissioner Sharp moved this meeting recess until June 11th at the hour of 4:00 P.M. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Bunker. ATTEST: APPROVED: SHIRLEY LODWICK, City Clerk C. D. BAKER, Mayor PROPOSED PURCHASE OF PROPERTY IN CEMETERY SOLICITOR'S LICENSE REDUCTION Emanual Freedman AGREEMENT—FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Grant of Funds for New Sewage Disposal Plant AMENDMENT TO REGISTRATION ORDINANCE EQUIPMENT REPLACE­MENT PROGRAM URBAN RENEWAL - Progress Report Renewal of Certificate