HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-02-1981 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, MARCH 2, 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 March 2, 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, Carter-and Paust.
6 Absent: None. The following business was had, to-wit:
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8 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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10 Councilman Hankinson moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as
11 received, seconded by Councilman Parker and on unanimous voice vote the
12 motion was carried.
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14 BILLS, TRANSFERS AND INVESTMENTS
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16 Councilman Hankinson moved to approve the following bills, transfers and
17 investments purchased as they appear on the agenda, seconded by Councilman
18 Carter and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried:
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20 APPROVE THE FOLLOWING:
21 Bills in the amount of 1,171,565.10
22 Bonds and Interest Coupons 36,413.75
23 2 Payrolls 224,902.02
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25 TRANSFERS FROM CASH OPERATING FUND TO:
26 Cash Reserve Fund 158,884.74
27 Bond Sinking Fund 66,842.51
28 Depreciation Reserve Fund 91 ,000.00
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III30 INVESTMENTS PURCHASED
31 Cash Operating Fund 1,740,000.00
32 Depreciation Reserve Fund 154,327.00
33 Bond Sinking Fund 66,842.50
34 Cash Reserve Fund 52,961.58
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36 HONOR RICK AHAUS
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38 City Clerk JoEllen Trimble presented a plaque to Rick Ahaus from RP&L"-which
39 read "in grateful recognition to Rick Ahaus for distinguished service as
40 Chairman of the Board 1976-1980".
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42 General Manager Irving Huffman extended his appreciation to Mr. Ahaus for.
43 his tenure and congratulations from the employees of RP&L.
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45 REPORT FROM GENERAL MANAGER - AUTHORIZATION TO DELAY RECEIVING BIDS FOR
46 JOHNSON STREET GENERATING STATION
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48 The Consulting Engineers have had problems getting addendums out to the
49 bidders, which then have to be signed and submitted with their bids. ' Mr.
50 Huffman requested extension of the bid date to March 16, 1981. Councilman
51 Mills so moved, seconded by Councilman Parker and on unanimous voice vote
52 the motion was carried.
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54 OPEN BIDS FOR UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM
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56 City Attorney Ed Anderson examined proof of publication and found it to be
57 in order. Councilman Mills moved it be accepted and filed, seconded by
58 Councilman Ahaus and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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60 There being only one (1) bid and following discussion whether or not to open
61 the single bid, Councilman Mills moved to open- the bid, seconded by Council-
62 man Elstro and on a call of the roll the following was recorded: Ayes:
63 Elstro, Mills, Carter, Paust and Welch. Noes: Williams, Ahaus, Hankinson
64 and Parker. The vote being five (5) to four (4) in favor of the motion.
RP&L Minutes Cont'd.
March 2, 1981
Page 2
1 The following bid was received and recorded:
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3 Solid State Controls, Inc. for $29,440.00 with quotation valid for ninety (90)
4 days, with price firm for shipment through December 1981, with delivery approxi-
5 mately 22-24 weeks from receipt of the order.
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7 Councilman Ahaus moved to refer the bid to the General Manager for tabulation,
8 evaluation and recommendation, seconded by Councilman Mills and on unanimous
9 voice vote the motion was carried.
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11 REQUEST TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR BRUSH CHIPPER
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13 Mr. Huffman stated this chipper is needed for a second crew to help in
14 their tree trimming program. The- approximate cost is $10,000.
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16 Councilman Hankinson moved to authorize the General Manager to receive bids
17 for a brush chipper at the April 6, 1981 meeting, seconded by Councilman
18 Parker and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
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20 RE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
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22 RP&L has been notified by the staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Com-
23 mission that they have sent favorable comments to the Commission requesting
24 the Commission goes ahead and authorizes the contract between I&M and RP&L.
25 When this is received RP&L will be preparing with the Public Service Com-
26 mission of Indiana a refund schedule to make appropriate refunds.
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28 ADJOURNMENT
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30 There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and passed
31 the meeting was adjourned.
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33 Bing Welch
34 Chairman
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36 ATTEST: JoEllen Trimble
37 City Clerk