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REPORT: The report of the Street Superintendent for the first half of January STREET SUPERINTENDENT was read and that portion relating to the installation of sidewalk was held over until the next regular meeting. TRAILER PARK PROJECT Commissioner Smith read a letter from M. M. Lewis, Assistant Regional Engineer out of Wright L. Felt's office, relative to the trailer park project and also a telegram from Senator Pat McCarran on the same matter. These were ordered filed. GOLF COURSE Commissioner Smith read a letter from Ed. W. Clark regarding a bill of PUMPING SERVICE the Connolly Electric Service for pumping at the City Golf Course covering the year of 1942 and amounting to $586.50. In this letter Mr. Clark stated that he would take care of the account for 1942 with the understanding that the City would provide for and take care of the account beginning January 1, 1943. Commissioner Smith made a motion that the City Clerk be instructed to write to Mr. Clark, thanking him for his public spirited disposition and generosity on behalf of the City of Las Vegas and notifying him that the City will take care of the payments beginning as of January 1, 1943. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Clark, Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and His Honor voting aye; noes none. Commissioner Clark made a motion that this meeting adjourn until February 4, at 7:30 P.M. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Clark, Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and His Honor voting aye: noes none. Las Vegas, Nevada February 4, 1943 At a regular meeting of the Board of City Commissioners, held this 4th day of February, 1943. Meeting called to order by His Honor, Mayor Howell C. Garrison at the hour of 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Commissioners Clark, Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch; City Attorney, Harry Austin; City Auditor, Mac. Cazier and City Clerk Helen Scott Reed. The members of the Board of City Commissioners having been furnished with copies of the minutes of the last regular meeting of the Board, Commissioner Clark made a motion that the minutes be approved by reference. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Clark, Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and His Honor voting aye; noes none. WESTERN AIRLINES Commissioner Smith made a report relative to the negotiations for an AGREEMENT agreement with the Western Air Express for lease of the coffee shop and lobby of the Airport Administration building and thereafter moved that the recommendations of the committee, to the effect that the City is willing to enter into an agreement with them which shall contain the provisions specified in paragraph A, B and C in a letter dated February 2, 1943 and signed by Paul E. Sullivan, Secretary-Treasurer of the Western Airlines, and provided they shall pay a rental of $300.00 per month as specified in their original proposition. Motion seconded by Commissioner Clark and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Clark, Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and His Honor voting aye; noes none. VOUCHERS Commissioner Tinch moved that vouchers 792A to 800-208 inclusive, be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Clark and voted upon as follows: Voting aye - Commissioners Clark and Tinch; voting no - Commissioner Smith; passed - Commissioner Rubidoux and His Honor, Mayor Howell C. Garrison. VOUCHER Commissioner Smith made a motion that Voucher 792A to 800-208, with the 800-30 exception of Voucher 800-30, covering the salary check of Don Borax, be DON BORAX approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Clark and carried by the following vote; Commissioners Clark, Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and His Honor voting aye; noes none. MILK INSPECTION FEES Commissioner Smith made a motion that the City Clerk write a letter to the City Attorney requesting him to enforce the City Milk Ordinance relative to the collection of milk inspection fees and all other ordinances covering the collection of City licenses. Motion seconded by Commissioner Clark and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Clark, Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and His Honor voting aye; noes none. LIBRARY - Commissioner Smith read a letter from Cragin & Pike, insurance agents, ADDITIONAL INSURANCE stating that insurance on the books at the city library only covered $2,500 worth of books and that at the present time there are actually $5,000 worth of books and the insurance should be increased accordingly. Thereafter, Commissioner Smith made a motion that the additional insurance be taken out to cover the increased number of books. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Clark, Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and His Honor voting aye; noes none.