Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, December 8, 1959 to February 17, 1960, lvc000012-29

and myself at that particular time agreed that we would alternate with a representative from each City. Last year Commissioner Harris Sharp was appointed from the City of Las Vegas. I would like to hear from Mayor Byrne in this regard." Mayor Byrne, Henderson, concurred in the understanding that a representative to the Board of Equalization was to be rotated and that "it would be Henderson's chance this year." Commissioner Elwell moved that Mayor Byrne be appointed to represent the incorporated cities in the County. Motion seconded by Mayor Hartke and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson and His Honor Mayor Hartke voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. There then followed a discussion concerning the advisability of amending Section 361.340 N.R.S. (which had been requested in previous years). Commissioner Elwell moved that the City Attorney of the City of Las Vegas be instructed to take the necessary steps toward amending the Act to provide that a representative of each city shall be elected to the Board of Equalization (instead of one member representing the incorporated cities in Clark County as now provided in the law), in addition to the three members from the Board of County Commissioners and one member representing the County School District. Motion seconded by Mayor Hartke and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Whipple, His Honor Mayor Gragson and His Honor Mayor Hartke voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. At this point Mayor Gragson said he felt that the Cities of Henderson, Boulder City, North Las Vegas and Las Vegas should have an annual meeting for the purpose of discussing allied problems, particularly those that would become matters of legislative action, "so that our efforts can be coordinated for the best interests of the four municipalities. In fact, if any of you have any desire to call a meeting prior to the State Legislature, convening in January, please call on us. I am speaking for myself, but I know that the other Commissioners will meet at any place you desire - I feel it is most important that we get together and coordinate as one unit." Mayor Byrne: "Do you feel it would serve a purpose to have a meeting before the Legislature convenes?" Mayor Gragson: "Not only that, but to have our legislators meet with us. We plan to have someone attending practically all of the sessions up in Carson City and if there is anything that comes up that is contrary to our wishes, or contrary to our welfare, we will notify the other cities and present a coordinated effort." There being no further items for action or discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 4:35 P.M. APPOINTMENT MADE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 361.340 N.R.S. Approved DISCUSSION RE ANNUAL MEETING