HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-03-1985 • 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, JUNE 3, 1985
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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 June
3 3, 1985 at _the hour of 7:00 P.M. in the Municipal Building in said City.
4 Chairperson Morris presided with the following members in attendance:
5 Councilmembers Elstro, Williams, Brookbank, Hankinson, Whitesell, Bodiker, and
6 Lemoine. Absent: Parker. The following business was had to-wit:
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8 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 20, 1985
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10 Councilmember Brookbank moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as
11 prepared, seconded by Councilmember Williams and on unanimous voice vote the motion
12 was carried.
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14 APPROVAL OF BTTTS, TRANSFERS AND INVESTMENTS
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16 Councilmember Whitesell stated that the Finance Committee had looked over bills
17 already paid, tranfers made and investments purchased and moved that they be
18 approved as follows, seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and on unanimous voice
19 vote the motion was carried.
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21 Bills Already Paid: •
22 Payroll and Deductions 5/17/85 151,544.11
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24 Transfers from Cash Operating Fund to:
25 Utility Bond Sinking Fund. 70,688.54
26 Depreciation Reserve Fund 91,000.00 •
27 Cash Reserve Fund 132,130.00
28 Total Transfers 293,818.54
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30 Investements Purchased from:
31 Depreciation Reserve Fund 1,160,870.00
• 32 Cash Operating Fund 1,719,375.83
33 Cash Reserve Fund 132,130.00
34 Utility Bond Sinking Fund 150,642.17
35 Total Investments 3,163,000.00 •
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37 BOnd Principal & Interest Payment 50,000.00
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. 39 Miscellaneous Bills Aleady Paid '226,250,31
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41 Total Bills Already Paid 3,884,612.96
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43 Councilmenber Whitesell said that the Finance Committee found bills to be paid
44 in the amount of 596,892.84 in order and moved that they be approved for
45 payment, seconded by Councilmember Brookbank and on unanimous voice vote the motion
46 was carried.
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48 REMARKS BY CHAIRPERSON
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50 Chairperson Morris reminded the Board of the meeting of the Executive Board on
51 Juen 13, 1985 at 7:00 P.M. at the Service Building. She stated agenda items would
52 include proposals by the Finance Committee with reference to financial policies
53 proposal from directives of the State Board of Accounts Audit of 1983 and also
54 review of financial statements.
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56 REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER
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58 General Manager Huffman read the Board a letter addressed to Mr. Rob Anderson,
59 Field Representataive of the State Board of Accounts. Mr. Huffman stated that
60 the letter is a standard representation letter with regards to the current audit
61 of Richmond Power & Light and needs to be signed by the members of the Board of •
62 Directors upon approval by the City Attorney.
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64 Councilmember Lemoine asked if the audit was completed and Mr. Huffman stated
65 that it was but there may be a question or two remaining.
RP&L Minutes Cont'd
June 3, 1985
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1 Councilmember Lemoine asked if the exit interviews have been scheduled and Mr.
2 Huffman responded that they would probably be scheduled when the City is
3 completed. Mr. Huffman stated that he would notify the Board when the exit interview
4 is scheduled and they are invited to attend.
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6 City Attorney Barden indicated approval of the representation letter to the State
7 Board of Accounts and Councilmember Hankinson moved to approve and execute the
8 letter, seconded by Councilmember Bodiker and on unanimous voice vote the motion
9 was carried.
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11 NEW BUSINESS
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13 Tree and Limb Removal Question
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15 Mr. Dale Sharits of 1000 N.W. D Street asked in regards to policy regarding tree
16 or limb removal by Richmond Power & Light. Mr. Sharits stated that a tree was
17 interfering with electric wires leading into his Mother's house and these limbs
18 needed to be removed. He stated that if he were able to remove he would or wait- -
19 for storm damage to the wires in order for Richmond Power & Light to remove.
20 Mr. Sharits suggested that tree crews could perform such maintenance in good weather
21 and not tie up the manpower during storms.
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23 Councilmember Hankinson stated that Richmond Power & Light has an aggressive tree ,
24 trimming policy under the jurisdiction of the General Manager.
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26 General Manager Huffman stated it is the intent of Richmond Power & Light to have
27, an agressive program to prevent trouble.
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29 Mr. Huffman asked Mr. Sharits and address and Mr. Sharits responded that it was
30 3502 Woods Drive. Mr. Huffman stated that this area has been some trouble since' '
31 not all residents want trees trimmed. Mr. Huffman will investigate this situation.
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34 The public was encouraged to contact Mr. Huffman if they were not satisfied with
35 the policy of RP&L regarding tree removal or trimming.
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37 ADJOURNMENT
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39 There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed the
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47 Mary Merchanthouse
48 City Clerk
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