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Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, February 17, 1937 to August 4, 1942, lvc000004-407

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    That the Council goes on record as authorizing the grant of the after described land, to the United Service Organization in consideration of $1 (one dollar) such land being descr­ibed as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the centerlines of Fifth and Stewart Streets as said streets are shown on Clark's Las Vegas Township map, thence N 61°47' W 420 feet to a point; thence N 28°13' E, 40 feet to the true point of beginning; thence N 28°13' E, 110 feet; thence N 61°41' W, 200 feet; thence S 28°13' W 110 feet to a point which is common to the S. E. corner of the site of the Federal Building thence S 61°47' E 200 feet to the true point of beginning. Said motion was seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Smith, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. A letter was read from Arthur Ayres, Supervisor of Airports, Civil Aeronautics Administration notifying the city that development of the Las Vegas Municipal Airport had been completed. Same was ordered filed. A letter was read from E. A. Mority Director of Power of the, Department of Interior, regarding the analysis of water from Lake Mead and same was referred to Commissioner Clark. Upon recommendation of Jimmy Crossan, Golf Pro, Commissioner Rubidoux made a motion that Jameson Putting Green Mower be purchased from the Salt Lake Hardware Company. Motion seconded by Commissioner Clark and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Smith, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Clark made a motion that the applications of Julian Goldman, Malcolm C. Webb and Sam Stearns for gaming licences heretofore presented be tabled until the meeting of October 16, 1941. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Smith, Tinch, Clark and Rubidoux voting aye. Noes, none. His Honor passed his vote. Commissioner Clark made a motion that bids be let for a heavy duty patrol for the city barns. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried by the follow ng vote. Com­missioners Smith, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Rubidoux recommended that the city planning board take some action as to the advisability of widening the Street between 1st and 2nd on Carson. Commissioner Clark made a motion that Mr. Rubidoux be allowed to hire a man to check the owners of vacant lots and to post notices thereon requesting said owners to clean off said lots, at a wage not to exceed $0.62½ an hour. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Smith, Tinch, Rubidoux, Clark ad His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Smith made a motion that the salary of the City Engineer and the City Building Inspector be raised to $200 a month to begin on the 15th day of October, 1941. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Smith, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. The City Engineer submitted a report and certain recommendations to the Board. Commissioner Rubidoux made a motion that the report of the city engineer be accepted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Clark and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Smith, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. James A. Fleming local architect, presented a proposed plan for the remodeling of the War Memorial Building, after some discussion Commissioner Clark made a motion that said plans be accepted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith. Mr. A. L. Worswick appeared before the Board at this time protesting the acceptance of Mr. Flemings plan, stating that he had been hired to draw said plan and that he felt the Board should take no other action until a decision had been made regarding his plan. Thereafter the Mayor appointed Commissioner Smith to check the Minutes from June 29th to da te for anything pertaining to architectural services on the War Memorial Building and report back at the next meeting. Mr. Worswick was requested to be present at the next meeting. Walter Bond presented tentative plans for the airport depot to be erected at McCarran Field. The city attorney ruled that a license was not transferable but that the Tanner Motor Company could apply directly to the Clerk for a license. Commissioner Clark made a motion that the meeting adjourn until October 16th, 1941 at the hour of 7:30. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Smith, Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none.