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Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, August 11, 1942 to December 30, 1946, lvc000005-33

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    SMITH Commissioner Smith moved that his report be approved and adopted. Report Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honro voting aye. Noes, none. FLOOR WAXER The bid of the Lovinger Disinfectant Company for a floor waxer Bid was opened at this time. This was the only bid received. Mayor Garrison ordered said bid tabled and instructed the city engineer to look into the matter of obtaining a second hand outfit or letting a contract to have said work done and report back at the next meeting. STREET DEPARTMENT Commissioner Smith moved that the request of Mr. Leavitt that Wiley Woodard Charles McCown be promoted to shop foreman at $200 per month and Charles McCown Wiley Woodard be promoted to construction foreman at $200 per month. Motion died for want of a second. and recommendations HARLAN T. BROWN Harlan T. Brown presented his report/to the Board which was read by Report the clerk. Plat - cemetery Commissioner Tinch moved that the amended plat of Woodlawn Cemetery be approved and the Mayor and city clerk authorized to execute same. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Residential set- Commissioner Tinch moved that the recommendation of the city engineer backs regarding residential stebacks as follows; be approved: Porches or similar appendages, attached to, but not an integral part of a residence building, may extend five feet beyond the setback line, across thirty-five percent of the building width without violating the setback. This does not mean that any portion of the main walls of the building may extend beyond the setback line nor that any construction except walks and drives may extend beyond the property line". Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. C. L. Hoge Commissioner Tinch moved that the recommendation of Mr. Brown raise that C. L. Hoge be raised from $150 to $175 per month as assistant Building Inspector, be approved. Motion died for want of a second. John Williams Commissioner Tinch moved that the recommendation of the city engineer hired - chairman that John Williams be placed on the payroll as of Oct l6th, as a chairman to replace Charles Guy at $150 per month be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried by the following vote Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. VACATIONS Commissioner Rubidoux moved that all city employees be granted city employees two weeks vacation after one years service and continued service thereafter. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. TRANSPORTATION Commissioner Rubidoux moved that all city inspectors be furnished City inspectors transportation while on city business. Motion died for want of a second. SEWER LINES Commissioner Tinch moved that the Mayor and city clerk be authorized Revocable permit to execute a certain instrument designated "Revocable Permit" as State Highway presented by the State Highway Department. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux amd carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. At 9:10 P.M., Commissioner Smith was excused because of illness. AIRPORT Commissioner Rubidoux moved that a certain acre at McCarran Field Barrett acre owned by Bud Barrett be purchased for $1000 including the well thereon. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. BOOSTER STATION gas Commissioner Tinch moved that the city approve the proposed booster Station of the Las Vegas Gas Company subject to specifications of the Fire Underwriters of the Pacific. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Tinch and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. EMERGENCY LOAN The following Resolution was presented for consideration: $50,000 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, heretofore the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas gave notice of intention to vote on an emergency loan, which notice was as follows: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO VOTE ON A RESOLUTION TO SECURE AN EMERGENCY LOAN. WHEREAS, there exists a great necessity and emergency for the sec­uring of cash to meet the payroll of the city employees and other current expenses of operating the city government under the 1942 budget, pending the collection of the tax levy, 1942, the quarterly installment of which will begin December, 1942.