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A petition signed by voters residing in the city of Las Vegas regarding the establishing of a restricted district in Block 16, of Clark's Original Las Vegas Townsite was presented to the Board at this time . Same was ordered filed. Commissioner Smith made a motion that the city clerk be instructed to write the proper representatives of the State Health Office advising that we, the Board of City Commissioners, having gone on record assuring our hearty co-operation in this humanitarian movement to the extent of pledging contribution of $5000 when, and if, same becomes operative, are now prepared to make our prorata remittance as soon as financially able, and shall remit not less than $1,250 sometime between December 1, 1941 and January 1, 1942; and, further: we now in regular meeting assembled, duly authorize our city treasurer and finance commissioner together with the city clerk to sign said letter with the understanding that remittance shall be made in full to proper authorities, as soon as said money may become available. Copy of this motion to be mailed proper authorities. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Smith, Tinch, Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Tinch made a motion that the offer of $50 for a certain dump truck be accepted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Smith, Tinch, Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. 0. A. Kimball regarding a certain insurance policy issued by Mr. Kimball covering all buildings, except the Memorial Building, on a blanket form at a premium of $287.31 per annum on a five year basis; Mr. Cragin stated that Mr. Kimball had not prorated or divided percentage of allowance with other insurance agencies as understood as per previous agreement. The Report of the City Attorney regarding matters referred to him at the last meeting was read and filed. Mr. Smith made a motion that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign a quit claim deed in favor of F. A. Snyder to the following described property: Beginning at the SW corner of Lot 6 in Block 3 of Grandview Addition to the City of Las Vegas, Nevada, and continuing on a direct line with the south line of said lot 6 a distance of 96.7 feet; thence S 26°52" E to a point of intersection with the extended north line of said Lot 5 in Block 3 of Grandview Addition; thence east with the north line of said Lot 5 to the northwest corner of said Lot 5, thence south along the west line of Lots 5 and 6 to the place of beginning." Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Smith, Tinch, Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Smith made a motion that a resolution authorizing the execution of a certain supplemental agreement for the leasing of additional land at the Gunnery School, between the City of Las Vegas and the United States Government be adopted, and that the City Attorney, Mayor, and City Clerk be authorized to sign said Resolution. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the follow ng vote. Commissioners Smith, Tinch, Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. There being no further business to come before the meeting, Commissioner Rubidoux made a motion that the meeting recess until October 10, 1941 at the hour of 7:30 P.M. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Smith, Tinch, Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA OCTOBER 10, 1941 At a regular recessed meeting of the Board of City Commissioners held on the 10th day of October, Present: Howell C. Garrison, Mayor, Commissioners Smith, Tinch, Rubidoux, Clark City Attorney, Paul Ralli, City Clerk, Helen Scott and Deputy City Clerk LeRoy Whipple. Meeting called to order by His Honor at the hour of 7:30 P.M. Reading of the Minutes of the previous regular meeting were waived until the next regular meeting October 16th. A letter was read from John F. Cahlan, Chairman of the Airport Advisory Board, regarding plans for the depot to be erected at McCarran Field. Same was ordered filed. A letter of resignation of John F. Cahlan tendering his resignation from the Airport Advisory Board was read. Commissioner Rubidoux made a motion that said resignation be accepted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Smith, Tinch, Rubidoux and Clark voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Smith made a motion that, as per the request of the County Commissioners, that they be allowed to purchase 50 lots in the Woodlawn Cemetery at $10 per lot. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Smith, Tinch, Clark Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Rubidoux made a motion that the prices of lots in Woodlawn Cemetery as recommended by the Cemetery Board be accepted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Smith, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none.