Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-138

LIQUOR LICENSE Mr. Kennedy presented the request of Cecil Lynch and Lee Glen for permission to Temporary Service Bar operate a temporary Service Bar for a period of five weeks in the banquet room of the Blue Angel Motel, pending the opening of the Blue Angel Bar. Discussion was held and the Commission indicated that this request should be denied. SOAP BOX DERBY The City Manager presented the request of the Police Athletic League for Closing of Bonanza permission to block East Bonanza between 5th and Bruce on July 24th from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. to hold the Soap Box Derby. Action was deferred on this request until the matter has been reviewed by the Solicitations Review Board and the Youth Advisory Council. STREET LIGHT Mr. Kennedy advised the Commission that a petition has been received from property IMPROVEMENT owners on North Main Street requesting the installation of street lights. He Petition stated that the petition is being checked to see if a sufficient number of property owners have signed. Commissioner Bunker moved the petition of property owners on North Main Street for street lighting be held for further study. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. SAMMY'S NEWSTAND Mr. George Dickerson appeared on behalf of Mrs. Ruth Perlman to request an extension Condemnation of of time on the condemnation of the building at 124 South 1st Street known as Sammy's Building Newstand. Mr. Dickerson stated that Mrs. Perlman is making arrangements to secure financing for the construction of a new building at this location, and is requesting a 90 day extension of time. Commissioner Fountain moved that Mrs. Ruth Perlman be granted a 90 day extension of time on the condemnation of the building at 124 South 1st Street, said exten­sion which will expire on August 15, 1958. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. EFFLUENT DITCH The City Manager requested approval of a purchase requisition to rent a dragline Equipment Rental to dig a ditch for the effluent waters across the property owned by Messrs. Peterson and Farnsworth. Mr. Kennedy stated that this equipment can be secured from Lincoln Welding at a cost of $3200.00, and will be required for approximately 20 days. Commissioner Fountain moved that Purchase Requisition No. 85 to Lincoln Welding in the total amount of $3200.00 for the rental of a dragline be approved and the purchase order authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. 17TH STREET Mr. Kennedy requested approval of a purchase requisition for the paving of 17th IMPROVEMENT Street from Wengert Avenue to Oakey Boulevard. He advised the Commission that sealed bids had been secured by the Engineering Department and the low bid was that of Whiting Brothers in the total amount of $1351.75. Commissioner Bunker moved that Purchase Requisition No. 1716 to Whiting Brothers in the total amount of $1351.75 for the paving of 17th Street from Wengert Avenue to Oakey Boulevard be approved, and the purchase order authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. WASHINGTON AVENUE The City Manager next presented the request for approval of a requisition for the IMPROVEMENT improvement of Washington Avenue from the Twin Lakes Addition or Robin Avenue to the Tonopah Highway. Mr. Kennedy reported that the City will put hot mix on this street, and it is estimated that the cost of the improvements will be $1200.00. Commissioner Bunker moved that the improvement of Washington Avenue between Robin Avenue and the Tonopah Highway by the installation of hot mix in the estimated amount of $1200.00 be approved, and a purchase order authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. 2ND & MESQUITE PARKING The City Manager advised the Commission that bids had been secured for the installation LOT of curbs, gutters and sidewalks around the parking lot behind the Police Station located at the southwest corner of 2nd and Mesquite. He reported that the low bid was that of Kaufield & Son in the total amount of $4202.50, and requested approval of a purchase requisition. Commissioner Whipple moved that Purchase Requisition No. 1722 to E.M. Kaufield & Son for the installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk around the parking lot at 2nd and Mesquite in the total amount of $4202.50 be approved, and a purchase order authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. JOHN C. FREMONT Mr. Kennedy stated that informal bids had been secured for the paving of the parking SCHOOL POOL area at the John C. Fremont School Swimming Pool and for the installation of Improvement sidewalks. He reported that the low bid for the parking area paving was Ideal Asphalt Paving Co. in the amount of $3,198.65 and E.M. Kaufield & Son for sidewalks in the amount of $1258.00. 5-7-58