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Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, August 11, 1942 to December 30, 1946, lvc000005-31

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    GAMING Commissioner Rubidoux moved that the applications of C. R. Millhizer hold for gaming licenses at 418 E & Madison and 320 Monroe be referred to the police department. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor, acting Mayor Smith voting aye. Noes, none. GAMING Commissioner Tinch moved that the following applications be denied, rejected Jeffery Patton, 508 Jackson for a beer license; C. R. Millhizer - 508 Jackson - 2 slot machines; Jay Robb- 508 Jackson - 1 slot machine. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor, acting Mayor Smith voting aye. Noes, none. LIQUOR LICENSE Commissioner Rubidoux moved that the application of George G. Parry 131 S. 1st for a retail tavern liquor license at 131 S. 1st Street be granted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor, acting Mayor Smith voting aye. Noes, none. APPLICATION-liquor The application of Josie Donich for an Importer’s Beverage-liquor Josie Donich license at 132 S. 5th Street was held for investigation. APPLICATION -gaming Commissioner Tinch moved that the gaming application of Dave Stearns Dave Stearns be granted with the exception of the Football Parley Book which is referred to the city attorney. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor, acting Mayor Smith voting aye. Noes, none. GAMING Commissioner Rubidoux moved that the application of Frank C. Kernan Love Cafe for a slot machine license at 1500 S. 5th be granted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor, acting Mayor Smith voting aye. Noes, none. GAMING Commissioner Tinch moved that the application for two slot machines Jack Weisberger at 1503 S. 5th Street by Jack Weisberger be held over for investigation. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioner Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor, acting Mayor Smith voting aye. Noes, none. GAMING The following applications for gaming were ordered held pending action of Health Department. Jay Robb at D & Madison; Belvedere Garden, H & Harrison; and Joseph Rowles Cafe at 418 E & Madison. APPOINTMENT Commissioner Rubidoux moved that Mr. H. T. McQuiston be appointed to H. T. McQuiston act as property officer of certain protective equipment loaned to the City by the Office of Civilian Defense. The city to pay for a $5000 bond for Mr. McQuiston. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor, acting Mayor Smith voting aye. Noes, none. BENCHES Commissioner Rubidoux moved that the request of the Vegas Transit Bus stops Company to install benches for convenience of passengers at various bus stops be granted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor, acting Mayor Smith voting aye. Noes, none. TAXI RATES A letter from the Taxicab Operators Association of Las Vegas, Nevada outlining a schedule of rates for taxi service in the city of Las Vegas was read and ordered filed. POUNDMASTER A letter was read from Fred Tisdial regarding feeding of animals at the pound. The matter was referred to Commissioner Smith. SALARY A letter was read from David Mackey regarding his salary and same was Dave Mackey referred to the city attorney. FIRE DEPARTMENT Commissioner Tinch moved that the city create a paid fire department consisting of 1 Chief, 3 Captains and 12 Patrolmen, with the following wage scale to be hired as of Nov. 1st, 1942. Chief $250 per month. Captains $200.00 and Patrolmen $190 per month. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor, acting Mayor Smith voting aye. Noes,none. 2nd EMERGENCY LOAN Commissioner Tinch moved that the city attorney and city auditor prepare the necessary papers for a second Emergency Loan to be ready for the meeting of November 4th, 1942. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor, acting Mayor Smith voting aye. Noes, none. WATER CONNECTION Commissioner Rubidoux moved that the city clerk be instructed to write Charleston to Walter Bracken confirming the conversation he had with Mr. Case that the city wished them to install a six-inch emergency connection at Charleston Boulevard. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor, Acting Mayor Smith voting aye. Noes, none. HOOT GIBSON SHOW Commissioner Rubidoux moved that the request of the Hoot Gibson Rodeo to show in Las Vegas be referred to the Race Horse Commission. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor, acting Mayor Smith voting aye. Noes, none.