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Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, May 26, 1952 to February 17, 1954, lvc000008-427

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    Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. An ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 518 ENTITLED: "AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 447 ENTITLED: 'AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 203 OF THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS AS AMENDED, ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE DIST­RIBUTION AND CONTROL OF INTOXICATING AND ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND BEVERAGES; REGULATING PLACES WHERE AND UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS SAID INTOXICATING AND ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND BEVERAGES MAY BE KEPT, SOLD, AND GIVEN AWAY OR OTHERWISE DISTRIBUTED, PROVIDING FOR PERMITS AND LICENSES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND RE­PEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE,' ALSO REFERRED TO AS CHAPTER 16 OF THE LAS VEGAS CITY CODE'; BY PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES IN THOSE AREAS ANNEXED TO THE CITY; AND OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATED THERETO"; BY EXEMPTING MOTELS IN CERTAIN CASES; PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RE­LATED THERETO; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE­WITH, having been reported on favorably by Commissioners Bunker and Jarrett, was read to the Board. Thereafter Commissioner Jarrett moved the above entitled Ordinance No. 555 be adopted. Motion seconded by Commissioners Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commis­sioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. An ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING STREET PHOTOGRAPHERS TO OBTAIN A LICENSE TO DO BUSINESS; ESTABLISHING LICENSE FEES THEREFORE; REQUIRING A BOND; PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATED THERETO; AND FIXING A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION, was read by title and referred to Commissioners Jarrett and Sharp for recommendation. Commissioner Bunker moved the following applications for additional gaming license be approved: ECONOMY ICE & FUEL C. R. Millhizer 422 Jefferson 1 slot GREYHOUND BUS DEPOT J. A. Ewing 110 South Main 2 slots Motion seconded by Commissioner Jarrett and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Bunker moved the application of Ted Patton, Weddell Richfield Service Station, 501 South 5th for license for 2 additional slot machines for the 2nd quarter of 1953 be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. No action was taken on the application of Cecil Lynch, Harry Gordon, Robert Van Santen, Fortune Club, 109 Fremont for license for 1 Craps and 1 "21" game for the 2nd quarter of 1953. Commissioner Bunker moved that Service and Material Warrant Nos. 2430 to 2441 inclusive in the total amount of $72,108.07 be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign same. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Bunker moved that the first and third Wednesday of each month be established as the regular meeting dates of the Board of Commissioners. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Bunker moved that the City Attorney be requested to prepare an appropriate resolution commending Mr. C. W. Shelley for his service to the City and wishing him well in any endeavor he wishes to pursue, and said resolution spread on the minutes of this Board. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, C. W. SHELLEY, has faithfully and untiringly served the City of Las Vegas for the past three years as its City Manager; and the City of Las Vegas has im­proved immeasurably in its financial and other matters due in large part to the mana­gement and contributions made by C. W. Shelley as City Manager; and WHEREAS, C. W. SHELLEY, ever mindful of the great need and necessities of the City of Las Vegas, and through his efforts and diligence was instrumental in carrying out many worthwhile projects and reforms that insured the progress and deve­lopment of the said City; and WHEREAS, C. W. SHELLEY, always interested in the welfare of the employees of the City of Las Vegas has gained their respect and admiration by his unceasing efforts to improve the status of the said employees and the conditions under Which they work; and WHEREAS. C. W. SHELLEY by faithfully performing his duties has assured the progress and growth of the City of Las Vegas and the health and welfare of its citizens has been improved by his effective effort, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas, Nevada, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of June, 1953, that said City, by this resolution, express its gratitude and appreciation to C. W. Shelley for his efforts in obtaining these results, and thereby insuring to the citizens of Las Vegas, Nevada, continued future growth and development; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to spread a copy of this Resolution on the Minutes of the Books of the said City; and ORDINANCE NO. 555 Liquor PROPOSED ORDINANCE Street Photographers GAMING APPLICATIONS Additional New Location New SERVICE & MATERIAL WARRANTS COMMISSION MEETING DAYS RESOLUTION - City Manager 6-3-53