Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, August 11, 1942 to December 30, 1946, lvc000005-348

RESOLUTION - 40 & 8 The following resolution was presented to the Board for their consideration: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, it appears that at least two deceased Veterans have been buried in Potter's Field in the Woodlawn Cemetery at Las Vegas,and it is desirable that a plot of ground of at least twenty-five graves be set aside for the burial of Destitute Veterans. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this voucher request the City Council of Las Vegas that such a plot, consisting of a space of at least twenty- five graves be set aside for the burial of destitute veterans, and that the City make provision for moving the two veterans already buried, to such plot. That the voucher recommends to Las Vegas Post No. 8, American Legion, that it take like action thereto. /s/ CLARK COUNTY VOUCHER 506 Jim Young ) George Griffith)Committee C. L. Flemming ) Thereafter Commissioner Clark moved that the foregoing resolution be referred to the Cemetery Board for recommendation. Motion seconded by Commissioner Baskin and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Baskin, Bates, Clark, Corradetti, and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Clark moved that the application of the Nevada Biltmore Hotel for a Cocktail Lounge license for the third quarter be granted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Baskin and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Baskin, Bates, Clark, Corradetti and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Clark moved that Payroll Claims Nos. 543 to 552 inclusive in the net sum of $14,534.08, be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk and Comptroller authorized to sign same. Motion seconded by Commissioner Baskin and carried by the following voter Commissioners Baskin, Bates, Clark, Corradetti and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Clark moved that Service Material warrants Nos. 525, 553-555 inclusive in the sum of $5,824.06 be approved and the Mayor City Clerk and Comptroller authorized to sign same. Motion seconded by Commissioner Baskin and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Baskin, Bates, Clark, Corradetti and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. At this time bids from the following firms for the furnishing and installation of 2,010 square feet of sidewalk along the east side of the War Memorial Building on Fifth Street received and opened: E. H. Thomas $562.75 Fred Callihan 603.00 Stock’s Mill and Supply 322.60 Paul Wagner 899.00 Thereafter said bids were referred to the Comptroller for tabulation. Commissioner Clark moved that the City Attorney be directed to bring suit against the Union Pacific Railroad in the sum of $367.20 covering the cost of repairing a sewer line which was broken by them, located a cross the Las Vegas Creek, between Biltmore Addition No. 1 and Biltmore Addition No. 2. Motion seconded by Commissioner Baskin and carried by the following vote; Commissioners Baskin, Bates, Clark, Corradetti, and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. At this time a letter was read from Ted Werner requesting lease of one acre of City land adjacent to the runways at the Municipal Airport, with access thereto, for the purpose of constructing a storage hanger and to provide for service and maintenance facilities for use of private flyers. The City Manager was directed to notify Mr. Werner that the Airport was under the jurisdiction of the United States Government. At this time the report of the Police Department for the month of August was read and ordered filed. Commissioner Clark moved that the Purchasing Agent be directed to secure Bids for a pick-up truck for the Golf Course. NEVADA BILTMORE HOTEL Liquor Application - PAYROLL CLAIMS - SERVICE & MATERIAL WARRANTS - BIDS - Sidewalks CLAIMS - Larkin Plumbing & Heating Co. APPLICATION - Ted Werner POLICE REPORT PICK-UP TRUCK - Bids let