BOULDER CITY BRIEFS

BUILDING PERMITS

February values down by half, yearly doubles

Compared to last February, this year's monthly total valuation is only one-half -- about $379,000 instead of $726,000, but year-to-date valuation in 2006 is more than double what it was last year -- $4.2 million compared to $2 million.

The major difference between the two years is January's issuance of three condominium permits for 18 units valued at $2.2 million.

The largest single nonresidential category in February is five swimming pool and spa permits valued at $95,500 compared to 12 block and retaining walls and fences permits issued in February 2005 valued at $76,750, which was the highest valued nonresidential category at that time.

CITY COUNCIL

Moratorium placed on gated communities

By unanimous vote, the Boulder City Council imposed a 180-day moratorium on the creation of gated communities, even though the city has none and has had no formal requests to create one.

The council took action after hearing Lance Crowley, president of the Red Mountain RV Resort board of directors, say that on weekends and after-hours transient RV owners pull into the Boulder Oaks RV park on Industrial Road and use the utilities of property owners who have temporarily vacated their lots. Because the park is on privately owned land, the park is being treated as a gated community.

Council member Andrea Anderson made the motion for approval, saying she was doing so "while we look at options and they look at options."

Police officers receive medals of valor

The council presented police officers Mike Barth, Mike Daniel and Scott Pastore with medals of valor for the heroic duty they performed during a Sept. 30, 2005, officer-involved shooting.

According to Deputy Police Chief John Chase, "The officers ... had an encounter with a gunman and in the line of fire prevented their fellow officers, passers-by and nearby motorists from serious bodily harm or death by an armed assailant."

In receiving their awards, while fellow officers ringed the council chambers, the three appreciative officers received a lengthy standing ovation from the audience.

Four questions approved for ballot

Four previously approved topics took the form of ballot questions -- complete with explanations and fiscal notes -- that the council approved at its March 14 meeting.

One of the four questions involves a three-way land exchange between the Bureau of Land Management; developer Larry Canarelli, who owns about 800 acres in Eldorado Valley and Boulder City, which owns a 1,200-acre parcel called Dutchman Pass located in the McCullough Mountains to the west.

However, City Manager Vicki Mayes cautioned against a speedy approval of the measure, noting that the private developer has not officially joined the mix and accepted the concept of the land swap.

The other three questions involve spending $1.5 million over three years to fix up city facilities, using $750,000 in capital improvement funds over three years to buy replacement heavy equipment and city vehicles, and sell up to 5.5 acres in the industrial area for small business purposes.

The council also gave City Clerk Pam Malmstrom the green light to go ahead and advertise for ballot question committee members.

The deadline for submitting names is April 17 with the council making appointments at its April 25 meeting.

EASTER

Annual egg hunt planned for April 8

Beta Sigma Phi Lambda Chapter's annual Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for April 8 in Bicentennial and Wilbur Square Parks with the Easter bunny arriving at 9:30 a.m. followed by the hunt at 10 a.m.

The event, for youngsters from first grade and younger, features a golden egg that, if found, will result in getting a special basket.

If it should rain or the weather prevents the April 8 event from taking place, the hunt will be pushed back a week to April 15.

WISH LIST

Boys & Girls Club in need of items

Boulder City's Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas has put out the call for items to help youngsters stay entertained and educated.

The items range from pencils and chalk to an indoor carpeting storage unit and an outdoor storage unit, four-square and dodge balls, bean bags, board games for ages 5 to 13 and floor puzzles for ages 5 through 7.

A complete list can be obtained from the club at 801 Adams Boulevard or calling 293-0489.