Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-154

Commissioner Fountain moved the foregoing bids be referred to the Director of Public Works and City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tam Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor Baker. SOLICITORS & PEDDLERS At this time Mr. Frank Rudy and Mr. William Murphy of the Crown Wholesale Produce appeared before the Commission concerning unfair competition in the wholesale grocer and produce business. Mr. Rudy explained that trucks are coming into Las Vegas and Clark County from out of state, setting up on private property and selling fruits and vegetables that are in season. He stated that the established firms cannot possibly compete with these individuals even if they are required to secure a peddlers or solicitors license. Mr. Rudy further advised that the Agricultural Department has been contacted in this regard, but this department advised that they are understaffed and do not have sufficient employees to enforce the laws which require inspection of all these trucks. Supervisor of License and Revenue Jean Dutton explained the minimum requirements for securing a peddler or solicitors license and stated that the biggest problem was locating these out-of-state trucks or solicitors before they have left town. Messrs. Rudy and Murphy were requested to discuss this problem with the City Attorney's office to see if a solution to this problem can be obtained. GAMING APPLICATION City Manager Kennedy reported that a meeting had been held with the members of Additional the MarKay Corporation who operate the El Morocco Club relative to the operation of this establishment. He explained that this group had been advised that only El Morocco Club the corporation can operate gaming devices at this location and in the event of an infraction of rules, ordinances or Commission policy it will be recommended that their license be revoked. Mr. Kennedy recommended that the application for an additional "21" game be approved. Commissioner Fountain moved the application of the El Morocco Club, 1332 North "E" Street for a gaming license for one "21" game be approved and the Supervisor of License and Revenue authorized to issue the license. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor Baker. CLAIM FOR DAMAGE The Commission considered the claim of Lee Sperlock for damage to trees and shrubs Lee Sperlock at 618 F Street, reportedly caused by the Fire Department burning an abandoned Approved building adjacent to his property, said claim being in the amount of $35.00. City Manager Kennedy explained that the insurance adjuster has advised that there is a liability on the part of the City, but since our insurance policy has a $100.00 deductible clause, this claim if approved will have to be paid by the City. Commissioner Fountain moved the Claim for Damage filed by Lee Sperlock in the amount of $35.00 be approved, and the warrant for payment of this claim authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor Baker. Rabbi Bernard Cohen Consideration was given to the claim for damage filed by Rabbi Bernard Cohen for Denied injuries received in a fall on the sidewalk on the south side of Bridger Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in the amount of $50,000.00. Commissioner Sharp moved the claim of Rabbi Bernard Cohen in the amount of $50,000.00 be denied. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor Baker. PAYROLL WARRANTS Commissioner Fountain moved that Payroll Warrants Nos. 22476 through 23044 in the net amount of $76,143.58 be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor Baker. SERVICE & MATERIAL Commissioner Fountain moved that Service and Material Warrants Nos. 1619 through WARRANTS 1772 in the total amount of $97,777 be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp and His Honor Mayor Pro Tem Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Mayor Baker. PROPOSED ORDINANCE Commissioners Fountain and Whipple, committee for recommendation on the proposed Bus Licenses amendment to the license ordinance concerning license fees for busses requested additional time before reporting. PROPOSED ORDINANCE Commissioners Bunker and Sharp, committee for recommendation on the proposed Electrical Code Electrical Code ordinance requested additional time before reporting. PROPOSED ORDINANCE Commissioners Fountain and Whipple, committee for recommendation on the proposed Taxicabs amendment to the Taxicab Ordinance requested additional time before reporting. ORDINANCE NO. 766 Commissioners Sharp and Whipple, committee for recommendation on the proposed Liquor amendment to the liquor ordinance reported favorable on this ordinance as prepared, with the following amendment: 6-4-58