Image
Copyright & Fair-use Agreement
UNLV Special Collections provides copies of materials to facilitate private study, scholarship, or research. Material not in the public domain may be used according to fair use of copyrighted materials as defined by copyright law. Please cite us.
Please note that UNLV may not own the copyright to these materials and cannot provide permission to publish or distribute materials when UNLV is not the copyright holder. The user is solely responsible for determining the copyright status of materials and obtaining permission to use material from the copyright holder and for determining whether any permissions relating to any other rights are necessary for the intended use, and for obtaining all required permissions beyond that allowed by fair use.
Read more about our reproduction and use policy.
I agree.Information
Digital ID
Permalink
Details
More Info
Rights
Digital Provenance
Publisher
Transcription
City Attorney Howard W. Cannon gave a brief, outline of the history of the changing of street names, the reason for the same, and the action of the Beard since 1941. Mr. Cannon explained that there never had actually been any change since the Board in 1949 decided to forego this matter since it would involve quite an expense to record new maps. Commissioner Banter moved the correction be made according to the will of the people. Commissioner Peccole requested permission to speak on this matter and stated that he thought that a survey of all the street names in the City should be made and any changes, necessary be made at one time. Commissioner Jarrett seconded Commissioner Bunker's motion which carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Peccole, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. MINUTES Commissioner Peccole moved the minutes of July 5, 1951 be approved by reference and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign same. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Peccole, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. PAYROLL WARRANTS Commissioner Bunker moved that Payroll Warrants Nos .1217 to 1220 inclusive in the net amount of 128,713.71 be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign same. Motion seconded by Commissioner Peccole and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Peccole, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. SERVICE & MATERIAL Commissioner Whipple moved that Service and Material Warrants Nos. 2140 to WARRANTS 2145 Inclusive in the total amount of $42,630.83 be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign same, except 2143.2 and 2143.3. Motion seconded by Commissioner Jarrett and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Sunken,Jarrett, Peccole, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. USE OF OLD CITY At this time Mrs. Basse Wallace was present and introduced officers of the LIBRARY National Democratic Womens Association who were present to request that a public rest room be placed in the building soon to be vacated by the Library. This group offered to undertake the complete redecoration and stated that they would volunteer supervision of the place if the Board so desires. Commissioner Peccole moved the City Manager and City Attorney be authorized to study the title and if title is vested in the City, contact the County and make a report before a joint meeting with the County Commissioners. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Peccole, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. PUBLIC HEARING This being the time heretofore set for the public hearing on the rezoning Rezoning - Cantrell of the following described property from R-1 to C-2: Property Westerly 476 feet of SE¼ of SE¼ of SE¼ of Section 35, T 20 S, R 61 E, MDB&M His honor asked if there was anyone present who wished to object to this re zoning. Commissioner Jarrett stated that he objected to the lack of provision of an alley in this district and requested that this hearing be continued. Commissioner Bunker moved this hearing be held in abeyance until August 22, 1951. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Peccole, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. CIVIL SERVICE An ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS, COUNTY OF ORDINANCE CLARK, STATE OF NEVADA, CREATING AND ESTABLISHING CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF SAID CITY, DEFINING TERMS: PROVIDING FOR EXAMINATION: ESTABLISHING ELIGIBILITY LISTS: PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENTS: PROMOTIONS: DISCIPLINARY ACTION: REPORTS AND RECORDS: CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLANS: AND ALL MATTERS RELATING THERETO: AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 391- AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; was read by title and referred to Commissioners Bunker and Jarrett for recommendation. SALE OF CITY At this time Mr. Vern Willis, president of the Sun Valley Trailer Park, Inc. PROPERTY appeared before the Board and presented a new proposal on the sale of City Property to his concern. After considerable discussion Commissioner Jarrett moved this matter be tabled until the next meeting. Motion seconded by Commissioner Peccole and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Peccole, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. B & G GARAGE At this time Mr. Clements of the B & C Garage appeared before the Board and requested additional time for him to comply with the requests of the Board. Commissioner Bunker moved Mr. Clements be allowed an additional 60 days Motion seconded by Commissioner Jarrett and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Peccole, Whipple and His Honor voting aye;