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418 Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. USE PERMIT Baptist Church U-47-53 The application of the Baptist Church to construct a church on the northeast corner of Shadow and the intersection with Pinto Lane, Was considered by the Board at this time. The recommendation of the Planning Commission was that this application be approved. Thereafter Commissioner Sharp moved the recommendation of the Regional Planning Commission be approved and the following resolution adopted: WHEREAS, on the 18th day of June, 1953, the Baptist Church filed an application with the Regional Planning Commission for Use Permit to construct and maintain a church in a portion of the S½ W½ S½ NW¼ ¼SWe c. 33, T 20 S, R 61 E, MDB &M, located on the northeast corner of Shadow Street and its intersection with the extension of Pinto Lane on a lot which is 135 feet by 257 feet; and WHEREAS, on June 25, 1953 * the Regional Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on this application for Use Permit; and WHEREAS, on June 25, 1953* the Regional Planning Commission voted to recommand that this application be approved as they felt that there is adequate space to provide for off street parking, the plans of the church show it to be an attractive structure and they did not feel that a church in this location would be detrimental to the property values in this area; and WHEREAS, such decision was filed with the Board of Commissioners on July 1, 1953, recommending that such Use Permit be approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the recommendation of the Regional Planning Commission that the application of the Baptist Church to construct and maintain a church in a portion of the S½ W½ S½ NW¼ SW¼ Sec. 33, T 20 S, R 61 E, MDB&M, located on the northeast comer of Shadow Street and its intersection with the extenstion o f Pinto Lane on a lot which is 135 feet by 257 feet be accepted, be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following votes Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. REZONING - Public Hearing Set - Lots 6-10 Blk. 22, Blk. 13 21 &22 of the Wardie Addition Commissioner Whipple moved the public hearing on the application of the Southern Nevada Power Company to rezone Lots 6 to 10 inclusive of Block 22 of the resubdivision of Block 13 and portions of Blocks 21 and 22 all in the Wardie Addition from R-3 to C-1 be set for July 29, 1953, at 7:30 P.M. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett* Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. CHILD WELFARE BOARD At this time the Commission discussed the request of the Child Welfare Board Proposed Amendment to Rulesto amend certain portions of the rules and regulations. and Regulations Mrs. Snodgrass operator of the Cinderella Nursery was present and was assured that she would be apprised of the proposed change in this ordinance before the same went into effect. CIVIL SERVICE TRUSTEES Appointment of Member Commissioner Sharp moved that Dr. Richard Laub be reappointed as a member of the Civil Service Board of Trustees, said appointment to be for a period of four years from this date. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. His Honor announced that Mr. H.E. DeVilliers had submitted a letter to the Council stating that he would be unable to accept reappointment as a member of the Civil Service Trustees when his term expires on July 1, 1953. Thereafter Commissioner Bunker moved that a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. DeVilliers for his service, on behalf of the City and the following resolution made a part of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners: WHEREAS, H.E. DE VILLIERS has faithfully and untiringly served the City of Las Vegas for the past two years as a member of the Civil Service Board of Trustees, serving without compensation; and WHEREAS, H.E. DE VILLIERS, ever mindful of the welfare and necessities of the employees of the City of Las Vegas, through his efforts and diligence has been instrumental in carrying out may worthwhile reforms in Civil Service procedures within the City of Las Vegas which has insured the progress and development of Civil Service; and WHEREAS, H.E. DEVILLIERS' term as a member of the Civil Service Board of Trustees of the City of Las Vegas had expired; and WHEREAS, the said H.E. DEVILLIERS has expressed a: desire hot to be reappointed to his said position, 7-1-53