HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-06-1981 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 6, 1981
1 The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, serving as a Board in
2 charge of the operation of the Richmond Power & Light Plant, met in regular
3 session April 6, 1981 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building of
4 said City. Chairman Welch presided with the following members present:
5 Messrs. Elstro, Williams, Ahaus, Hankinson, Mills, Parker and Carter. Absent:
6 Paust. The following business was had, to-wit:
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8 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 16, 1981
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10 Councilman Hankinson moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as
11 prepared, seconded by Councilman Mills and on unanimous voice vote the motion
12 was carried.
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14 APPROVAL OF BILLS, TRANSFERS AND INVESTMENTS PURCHASED
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16 Approve the following)
17 Bills in the amount of 1,951,609.42
18 Bonds and Interest Coupons 132,933.75
19 3 Payrolls 346,086.68
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21 Transfers from Cash Operating Fund to :
22 Bond Sinking Fund 66,842.50
23 Depreciation Reserve Fund 91,000.00
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25 Investments Purchased
26 Cash Operating Fund 2,025,000.00
27 Depreciation Reserve Fund 3,541,652. 11
28 Bond Reserve Fund 265,092.93
29 Cash Reserve Fund 135,534.79
30 Bond Sinking Fund 201,379.06
31 Consumers Deposit Fund 10,000.00
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33 RATE COMPARISON SHEET FOR MONTH OF MARCH
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35 Chairman Welch noted RP&L has a favorable rate as compared to utilities in
36 the area of equal size. Councilman Parker stated the utilities lower in rate
37 than RP&L are now seeking a rate increase which, if granted, will make Rich-
38 mond the lowest.
39
40 THANKS TO BOB REES
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42 Councilman Mills requested Mr. Huffman express congratulations to Mr. Rees,
42 who spent forty-four (44) years with RP&L and has now retired.
43
44 REPORT FROM STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE
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46 Councilman Parker stated the Street Light Committee has looked into a request
47 at 1117 Berry Lane. The matter is under advisement and the trees will be
48 trimmed to see if that solves the problem.
49
50 REPORT ON RECENT POWER OUTAGE
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52 Several Councilmen reported calls they received from citizens concerning
53 damage done to their TV sets due to a power outage on the west side of Rich-
54 mond. Mr. Huffman stated RP&L has a list of citizens with complaints and
55 they are looking into the situation.
56
57 AWARD BID FOR DEMOLITION OF JOHNSON STREET STATION
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59 Bids were received at the last meeting for the demolition of the Johnson
60 Street Station. General Manager Irving Huffman presented a tabulation of
61 the bids. Bid tabulations were with or without demolition of the coal
62 bunkers. Mr. Huffman stated the bid would be awarded to include demolition
63 of the bunkers to complete the job. Mr. Huffman stated the low apparent
64 bidder has been checked as to his bonding, checked by local banking
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1 institutions and Black and Veach, and found to be capable of doing the job.
2 A half million performance bond will be required. Mr. Huffman recommended
3 awarding the bid to ABC Demolition Service of Arlington, VA as the lowest
4 and best bidder to pay the City $2,240.
5
6 Councilman Mills so moved, seconded by Councilman Parker and on a call of the
7 roll the following was recorded: Ayes: Elstro, Williams, Ahaus, Hankinson,
8 Mills, Parker, Carter and Welch. Noes: None. The vote being eight (8) to
9 zero (0) in favor of the motion.
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11 Councilman Ahaus noted it is important that the area be left as required in
12 the specifications.
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14 RECEIVE BIDS FOR BRUSH CHIPPER
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16 In the absence of the City Attorney, the City Clerk examined proof of publi-
17 cation for the brush chipper and found it to be in order. Councilman Mills
18 moved it be accepted and filed, seconded by Councilman Parker and on unanimous
19 voice vote the motion was carried.
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21 The following bids were received and recorded:
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23 K&M Equipment Sales, Inc. $9,574 delivery 4 to 6 weeks after order
24
25 Stanton Equipment Company $13,520 delivery 30 days
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27 Rollison Logging Equipment, Inc. $12,500 delivery 10 days
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29 Seastrom Rentals, Inc. $10,498 delivery 15 days
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31 Delphi Body Works, Inc. $10,421 delivery 60 days after order
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33 Torco Equipment Co. $10,533 delivery 30 to 45 days
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35 Mr. Huffman requested the bids be referred to him for tabulation, evaluation,
36 and recommendation. Councilman Mills so moved, seconded by Councilman Parker
37 and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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39 ADJOURNMENT
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41 There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and passed the
42 meeting was adjourned.
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44 Bing Welch
45 Chairman
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47 ATTEST: JoEllen Trimble
48 City Clerk