Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, August 11, 1942 to December 30, 1946, lvc000005-47

PEARLEE ADAMS Commissioner Smith moved that the application of Pearlee Adams for gaming a gaming license at 224 N. 1st Street be referred to the police department. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. PLAYLAND Commissioner Rubidoux moved that the application of George G. Parry for gaming a slot machine license at 131 S. 1st Street be granted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. The following applications were referred to the Police Department for further investigation: Snyder's Grocery Store, Westside; Joseph Rowles Cafe, 418 Madison & E., Westside; C. R. Millhizer 508 Jackson St. SEWELL'S STORE Commissioner Smith moved that the application of Sewell's Grocery Store Wholesale beverage for a wholesale beverage license be granted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. TOWER SERVICE STAT. Commissioner Smith moved that the claim of the Tower Service Station claim for $44.36 be granted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. McDANIEL GOODWIN MOTOR Commissioner Smith moved that the claim of McDaniel Goodwin Motor Co. Company in the sum of $48.45 be allowed. Motion seconded by Commissioner claim Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. GOLF COURSE Commissioner Smith moved that bids be let for 600# of grass seed for bids - grass seed the golf course. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. HUNTRIDGE SUBDIVISION In response to a letter from Francis T. Eisenman, Jr., Commissioner TRACT #3. Smith moved that the Mayor and city clerk be authorized to execute corrected map. a corrected map of Huntridge Subdivision Tract #3, provided it meets with the approval of the city engineer. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. NORTHERN CLUB A letter was read pertaining to race horse books signed by C. S. Berry. racehorse book Commissioner Smith moved that it be referred to the city attorney with instructions to make an investigation and determine what, if any, action can be taken by the city commissioners to prevent the possible monopoly of race horse books in the city. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. MRS. ROZINNI Commissioner Rubidoux moved that the permission heretofore granted to cemetery lot. Mrs. Rozinni to purchase a cemetery lot on the installment plan be rescinded. Motion seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. PUBLIC SERVICE COMM. Commissioner Smith moved that the Public Service Commission be granted the use of hall use of the council chamber November 20th and 21st. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. diesel GASOLENE & FUEL OIL Commissioner Smith moved that bids be let for gasoline and diesel fuel oil. bids let Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Smith moved that this meeting recess until November 23rd, 1942 at the hour of 7:30 P.M. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Rubidoux, Smith and his Honor voting aye. Noes, none. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA NOVEMBER 23, 1942 At a recessed regular meeting of the Board of City Commissioners held this 23rd day of November 1942. 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 Rubidoux and Smith. Acting city attorney Harvey Dickerson. Purchasing Agent, Le Roy Whipple and city clerk, Helen Scott Reed. Absent: Commissioners Clark and Tinch. Minutes of the previous meeting were tabled until the next regular meeting. There being no protests filed against the proposed emergency loan the following Resolution was presented for consideration. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, there exists a great necessity and emergency to: (1) provide an additional motorcycle and automobile for the Police Department; (2) provide for a paid Fire Department; (3) provide for Civilian Defense; (4) provide for the purchase of additional land at McCarran Field; (5) provide for so