HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-21-1986 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, SERVING AS A BOARD
IN CHARGE OF THE OPERATION OF THE RICHMOND POWER
& LIGHT PLANT, APRIL 21, 1986
1 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, serving as a Board in charge
2 of the operation of the Richmond Power & Light Plant, met in regular session April
3 21, 1986 at the hour of 7:00 P.M. in the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson
4 Elstro presided with the following Councilmember present: WIlliams, Brookbank,
5 Hankinson, Whitesell, Parker, Bodiker, Hutton and Morris . Absent: none. The
6 following business was had to-wit:
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8 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 7, 1986
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10 Councilmember Whitesell moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded
11 by Councilmember Morris and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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13 APPROVAL OF BILLS AND INVESTMENTS
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15 Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Councilmember Parker moved to approve
16 bills already paid, investments purchased and unpaid bills as follows, seconded by
17 Councilmember Whitesell and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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19 Bills Already Paid
20 Payroll and deductions of 4/4/86 154,674.01
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22 Investments Purchased from:
23 Depreciation Reserve Fund 133,210.00
24 Utility Bond Reserve Fund 5,973.00
25 Cash Operating Fund 350,000.00 ,
26 Cash Reserve Fund 2,008.00
27 Total Investments 491,191.00
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III29 Miscellaneous Bills Already Paid 76,491.81
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31 Total Bills Already Paid 722,356.82
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33 Total of bills approved to be paid 375,801.97
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35 Grand total of all approved bills was 1,098,158.79.
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37 REMARKS BY CHAIRMAN
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39 Chairperson Elstro announced the regular meeting of the Executive Board on April 28,
40 1986 at 7:00 P.M. at the RP&L Service Building.
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42 REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER
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44 Computer Room Fire Protection
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46 General Manager, Irving Huffman, informed the Board that their insurance carrier had
47 advised them that there was not adequate fire protection in the computer room. He
48 stated that if this was not corrected by June 27, 1986, the insurance policy would
49 be cancelled.
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51 Mr. Huffman said they need a halogen system for the two (2) computer areas and the
52 total cost of the project would be 15,500.00. Mr. Huffman indicated this was not
53 in the budget.
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55 Mr. Huffman explained that the halogen system would not damage the computer equipment
56 as would the sprinkler system used in the rest of the building.
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58 Mr. Huffman requested the Board authorize him to proceed to meet the June 27, 1986
59 deadline with appropriate fire protection.
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61 Councilmember Morris asked if Mr. Huffman had obtained quotes and Mr. Huffman stated
62 that he had received a quote from Cronk Fire and Safety the local representative of
63 Koorsen.
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65 Councilmember Morris asked if the halogen was the only suitable system and Mr. Huffman
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1 stated that he was not aware of other systems and they are now inspected for their
2 existing halogen systems and therefore could use the same inspectors for both systems.
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4 Councilmember Morris indicated that she would like to see additional quotes and Mr.
5 Huffman stated that he would get other quotes, but is faced with the June 27, 198611/
6 deadline.
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8 Councilmember Whitesell asked what the halogen system was and Mr. Huffman explained
9 that it was a gas and foam system to choak out the flame with the aid of proper
10 pressurization of the room. He stated they have used this system in the electronic
11 lab area for five (5) to six (6) years.
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13 Councilmember Parke asked if it was the intent of the insurance carrier to
14 discontinue all insurance for RP&L and Mr. Huffman indicated that the insurance
15 carrier stated they would not be able to offer renewal at the June 27, 1986 expiration
16 date.
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18 Councilmember Parker suggested that Mr. Huffman also contact other insurance carriers
19 regarding insurance. He stated that he felt the equipment would be destroyed in a
20 major fire regardless and that handheld extinguishers would be suitable for small
21 equipment fires.
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23 Mr. Huffman said that a large fire in the room would cause severe damage, but that
24 the fire could be contained if it was in other parts of the building or room.
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26 Councilmember Parker requested that Mr. Huffman look into the system and another
27 insurance carrier.
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29 Chairperson Elstro stated these items would be brought back on the April 28, 1986
30 agenda.
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32 Chairperson Elstro also indicated that an error in the financial statement on page
33 15 would also be on the April 28, 1986 agenda.
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35 ADJOURNMENT
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37 There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting
38 was adjourned.
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41 Howard J. Elstro, Chairman
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44 ATTEST:
45 Mary Merchanthouse, City Clerk
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