Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, December 8, 1959 to February 17, 1960, lvc000012-26

City Manager Kennedy advised the Solicitations Review Board recommended they appoint Herbert H. McLaughlin to the Board, to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of Mr. Hillman Lee's commission, which expired December 9, 1959. Superintendent of License Jean Dutton informed the Board that Mr. Lee had retired from business and was moving to the Coast. Commissioner Whipple moved that Herbert H. McLaughlin be appointed to the Charitable Solicitations Review Board, to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of Mr. Hillman Lee's commission. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Elwell. City Manager Kennedy informed the Board of Commissioners that hereto­fore a Baby Grand Piano had been removed from the Library to the Convention Hall, with the intention of selling it to the Convention Hall for $1,000.00; however, only $250.00 had been offered for the piano, even though piano experts had advised the piano was worth from $1800.00 to $2,000.00. Commissioner Fountain inquired who had offered $250.00 for the piano, and Mr. Kennedy replied Mr. Albright. Mr. Kennedy stated Mr. Albright had informed him that a piano dealer said it was worth no more than $250.00. Commissioner Sharp inquired whether the Recreation Department could use the piano and Mr. Kennedy stated the Recreation Department felt the piano was too good to put in their Department. Superintendent of Recreation Bruce Trent stated his Department had a piano and had no need for another. At this point Mr. Kennedy informed the Board he had received two offers of $750.00 cash. Commissioner Sharp inquired if the piano was needed at the Convention Hall and Mr. Kennedy replied he did not think so; that they should have a piano of their own. Commissioner Sharp stated it was his opinion this matter should go to bid and City Attorney Cory advised they could negotiate a sale on it. Commissioner Sharp moved the request of City Manager Kennedy that the Baby Grand Piano go to bid be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Elwell. City Manager Kennedy informed the Board that a check had been received from the Federal Housing Authority for Option #1 on 28th and Sunrise in the amount of $21,451.96, which had. been deposited to the City's account by the City Treasurer. City Manager Kennedy presented the following letter, which was read by City Clerk Edwina M. Cole: "December 16, 1959 "Mrs. Charles Hrudicka, President Art League, Inc. Box 893 Las Vegas, Nevada "Dear Mrs. Hrudicka: "On behalf of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas, I hereby commend the Art League and express our appreciation for the paintings which have been placed in City Hall for display. "This display has added a touch of distinction to City Hall and makes the surroundings more pleasant to the Commissioners, personnel and the general public having business to transact herein. Sincerely, ORAN K. GRAGSON, Mayor" OKG: ec Commissioner Sharp moved the above letter be approved and signed by His Honor Mayor Gragson. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Elwell. 12-16-59 SOLICITATIONS REVIEW BOARD Replacement Appointment Made BABY GRAND PIANO Approved to Receive Informal Bids OPTION #1 28th & Sunrise Payment Received ART LEAGUE Letter of Commendation Approved