Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-204

TAXICAB STANDS Discussion was held on the taxicab stands in the City and the report compiled by the Traffic Engineer, Police Department and City Manager, which recommends double stands on the corners of 1st, 2nd and 3rd at Fremont be established. The Commission determined that double stands by the Golden Nugget and Horseshoe Clubs should be established, and the additional stand allocated to Blue Cab and Boulder Cab. This matter was referred to the City Manager for disposition. NEW PIONEER CLUB A letter from Madison Graves relative to the proposed change of ownership of the Pioneer Club to A. B. Parvin and Sam Diamond. It indicated that approval has not been secured from the State at the present time, but the application is pending, and it is desired to obtain permission from the City to allow these individuals to take over the active management. The matter was discussed, and Mr. Graves was advised that Messrs. Diamond and Parvin could take over the management by registering with the Police Department, and at such time as the application has been approved by the State, it will be considered by the City Commission. LIQUOR LICENSE The application of Harry Levy to transfer his package liquor license from 770 Fremont to Transfer 2002 E. Charleston and add the names of Alvin Levy and Arthur Turk, was considered. HARRY LEVY LIQUORS Mr. Bob O'Brien representing the Licensed Beverage Association was present and protested the transfer of this license. Commissioner Fountain moved the application of Harry Levy for transfer of his package liquor license to 2002 E. Charleston and the addition of Alvin Levy and Arthur Turk to this license to be known as Harry Levy's Liquors, be approved and the Supervisor of License and Revenue authorized to issue the license. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp and Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. GARBAGE CONTRACT The Commission discussed the possibility of the Garbage Contractor being required to set up a trust fund for advance payments on garbage collection. Commissioner Whipple moved that the City Manager notify the Southern Nevada Disposal Company that effective immediately the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas demands under the terms of the franchise contract that a Trust Fund be set up which shall have deposited therein the amount of fees collected in advance for garbage collection paid by the residents and businessmen of the City of Las Vegas. All future collections for garbage service from residents and businessmen of the City are to be deposited therein also. That this account is to be under the joint control of the City and the Garbage Company. That withdrawals from this account shall be paid to the contractor each month after the certification by an officer of the Contractor, sworn to before a Notary Public, as to the amount of fees earned, or to be earned, by the Contractor for that period. Withdrawals are to be made by a check signed by an agent of the contractor and the Director of Finance of the City of Las Vegas, or his assistant. That this control is necessary in the opinion of the Board to properly protect the citizens of Las Vegas and to guarantee to them that they will receive the services for which they have already paid. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote; Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp and Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. There being no further business to come before the Board, at the hour of 10:30 P.M. Commissioner Sharp moved this meeting adjourn. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp and Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. ATTEST: APPROVED: CALL OF SPECIAL MEETING August 26, 1958 TO: Robert F. Boos, Acting City Clerk Las Vegas, Nevada A special meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas, Nevada is hereby called to be held in the Mayor's Office of the City Hall, on the 27th day of August, 1958, at the hour of 4:00 P.M. to consider the following matters: 1. CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP Application of George Arquilla for fifty-seven percent Gaming and (57%) ownership of the Westerner Club. Liquor Licenses 2. LAS VEGAS VALLEY Service in the City of Las Vegas WATER DISTRICT 3. CIVIL DEFENSE COMMITTEE s/ C.D. BAKER________________ Mayor 8-20-58 & 8-27-58