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Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, February 17, 1954 to September 21, 1955, lvc000009-116

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    GAMING APPLICATION Chic A Dee Arcade LEASE - AGREEMENT Variety Club Discussion was held and thereafter Commissioner Jarrett moved that the build­ing Department be requested to notify the subdivider that no permits will be issued in this tract until satisfactory arrangements have been made on building restrictions, based on a minimum of 1200 square feet. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye: noes, none. Commissioner Sharp passed his vote. Absent: Mayor Baker. At this time Mr. Willie Robertson appeared before the Commission and re­quested action on his application for a gaming license at the Chic A Dee Arcade at 1314 "F" Street for 1 craps, 1 "21" and 2 Poker. Mr. Robertson submitted the financial statement requested by the Board. Thereafter Commissioner Sharp moved this application for gaming license be approved, having shown satisfactory financial evidence to the Board. The motion died for lack of a second. At this time Commissioner Sharp left the meeting At this time the proposed lease agreement between the Variety Club of Southern Nevada and the City of Las Vegas for the installation of a child nursery on the Westside was considered by the Board. Thereafter Commissioner Jarrett moved this lease agreement be approved and the Mayor Pro Tem and the City Clerk authorized to sign same. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp and Mayor Baker. Commissioner Jarrett moved this meeting recess until May 10, 1954 at 7:30 P.M. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp and Mayor Baker. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT No. 100-26 Rejection of Construction Bids ASSESSMENT DISTRICT No. 100-26 Rejection of Assessment Roll Las Vegas, Nevada May 10, 1954 A recessed regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas, Nevada held this 10th day of May, 1954 was called to order at the hour of 7:50 P.M. by His Honor Mayor Baker with the following members present: Mayor C. D. Baker Commissioner Wendell Bunker Commissioner Rex A. Jarrett Commissioner Harris P. Sharp Commissioner Reed Whipple City Attorney Howard W. Cannon City Manager George Rounthwaite Asst.City Manager Robert W. Notti City Engineer George Wade City Clerk Shirley Ballinger Comptroller Harold A. Laird Commissioner Whipple moved that any and all bids received for the in­stallation of improvements in Assessment District No. 100-26 be rejected in and the following resolution adopted: WHEREAS, the City has heretofore asked for bids for the construction of street improvements in Assessment District No. 100-26; and WHEREAS, said bids have been submitted to the City; and WHEREAS, due to numerous protests as to the cost of said improvements by property owners residing in the area it is felt that such construction this year is not feasible. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas at a recessed regular meeting held on the 10th day of May, 1954, that all bids heretofore received for the construction of said improvements be rejected, and that all bid bonds be returned to the bidders. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Whipple moved that action on the Assessment Roll for Assess­ment District No. 100-26 be deferred and the following resolution adopted: WHEREAS, the City has heretofore directed the preparation of an assess­ment roll for the construction of street improvements in Assessment District No. 100-26; and 5-10-54