Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, February 17, 1954 to September 21, 1955, lvc000009-263

BUILDING PERMIT Moulon Rouge Setback Provision PROPOSED EXTENSION OF TAVERN ZONE Public Hearing Set CONVENTION ATTENDANCE Fire Chief FIRE DEPARTMENT Damaged Tanker Truck CITY HALL ALTERA­TIONS Architect CONVENTION ATTENDANCE Supervisor of Building and Safety PISTOL POLICE TEAM To Attend Meet on property bounded by Gass, 8th, 9th and East Charleston; and The Board having considered the decision of the Planning Commission denying this application NOW, THEREFORE, it is the decision of this Board that the application of Edward J. Goodman for a use permit to construct and maintain stroes and offices on property bounded by Gass, 8th, 9th and East Charleston be and the same is hereby denied. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Sharp stated that he was the architect on this proposed building. Mr. Tom Foley and Mr. Will Max Schwartz appeared before the Board at this time to request clarification on the wish of the Commission insofar as the setback requirement for the proposed motel portion of the Moulon Rouge, 900 West Bonanza. It was explained that the property to the west of the Moulon Rouge property has a setback of 50 feet while it is understood that the present requirement is for a 66½ foot setback. Discussion followed by the Board, but no action was taken at this time. At this time Commissioners Sharp and Whipple members of the committee to report on the proposed extension of the zone where tavern liquor licenses are permitted discussed the matter with the Board. They requested that a public hearing be held on this matter, and the property owners notified. Thereafter Commissioner Sharp moved that a public hearing on this matter be held September 15, 1954, at 8:00 P.M. and the property owners on South Main, North Main, and from the intersection of Fremont and Charleston on the Boulder Highway south to the City limits be notified. Motion seconded by Commissioner Jarrett and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor Baker. E George Rounthwaite, City Manager, recommended that Fire Chief Elmer Gates be given permission to attend a convention of the Pacific Coast Intermountain Association of Fire Chiefs in Long Beach, California; Mr. Rounthwaite stated that this convention would be held August 23 through August 26, 1954, and recommended that Chief Gates be allowed expenses of $75*00 Thereafter Commissioner Jarrett moved the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and Chief Gates be granted permission to attend this convention with expenses of $75.00 allowed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor Baker. At this time the City Manager presented the release concerning damage done to the tanker truck of the Fire Department, the same having been involved in an accident on July 4, 1954, at Main and Charleston. R. L. Greshman and Co., insurance adjusters indicated that the insurance company was willing to settle this claim in the amount of' $2,134.18, and Mr. Rounthwaite recommended that the City accept this settlement. Thereafter Commissioner Bunker moved the settlement on the damaged tanker truck of the Fire Department in the amount of $2,134.18 be accepted and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign the release. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor Baker. Discussion was held on the contract the City has with Vernon Welborn, architect for the alterations to the City Hall. Mr. Routhwaite reported that up to the present date, $2000.00 had been paid to Mr. Welborn for his services. Commissioner Bunker moved this matter be held in abeyance until a special meeting can be held to discuss with Mr. Welborn his contract for the remodeling of City Hall. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor Baker. City Manager George Rounthwaite recommended that M. C. Long, Supervisor of Building and Safety be granted permission to attend the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference in Denver, Colorado, October 5 to 8, 1954. Mr. Rounthwaite further recommended that Mr. Long be allowed $80.00 plus travel expenses. Commissioner Bunker moved the recommendation be approved and Mr. Long be granted permission to attend this convention on October 5 through 8, 1954, and that $80.00 plus travel expenses be allowed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Jarrett and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor Baker. City Manager George Rounthwaite recommended that the request of Police Chief Kennedy to send four members of the Police Pistol Team to a meeting in Reno. Nevada, on September 18 and 19, 1954, be approved. Chief Kennedy stated that this meet was being held by the Nevada Peace Officers Association and he estimated it would cost approximately $200.00 to send the local team. Commissioner Bunker moved this recommendation be accepted and that expenses of $200.00 be allowed. Motion seconded by Commissioner Jarrett and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor Baker. 8-18-54