Knickerbocker directing the drafting of contracts for the sale of water directly from the railroad to industrial users. Date stamp from L.A. & S.L. R.R. Co., Office of Industrial Engineer, Los Angeles, Calif. and from W.H.J.

Bill of sale by the grantor, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company to assign, transfer, and convey to the grantee, Union Pacific Railroad Company water production facilities including springs, spring houses, water wells, settling basins, reservoirs, storage tank, pipe lines, pumping stations, as well as transmission facilities including power lines, transmission lines, telephone and telemeter line, and other facilities. Approved May 19, 1953. Signed July 17, 1953. Map outlining conveyed land, pipe lines and wire lines is referenced below.

Since the water company could not meter the water, Bracken would conduct a survey of the new users to try and determine how much water each will require so they could establish rates for them.

Discussion of the defeat of bills to overturn the metering prohibition and efforts to have a future bill passed. "80-8, 83-4, 80-5-Gen" written at head of page in red pencil.

Discussion about transferring the 2.5 CFS granted to the Union Pacific Railroad company from Well No. 1 to the shop well, and increasing the capacity of the well to produce that amount.

Shamberger advised the Water District to purchase the lands surrounding the Las Vegas Springs as well as other springs and wells in the area to protect its water sources in the future.

Lessees of the Las Vegas Ranch quit paying their rent when the water to the ranch quit flowing. Upon being reminded of the terms of the lease, they paid the rent, but asked for future water delivery plans.