HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-18-1978 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, DECEMBER 18, 1978
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 December 18, 1978 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building
4 of said City. Councilman Ahaus presided with the following members present:
5 Messrs. Elstro, Williams, Austerman, Merchanthouse, Mills, Carter, Paust
6 and Welch. Absent: None. The following business was had, to-wit:
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Councilman Williams moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting
9 as prepared, seconded by Councilman Austerman and on unanimous voice vote,
10 the motion was carried.
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12 Councilman Carter moved to approve the following bills and investments,
13 seconded by Councilman Welch and on unanimous voice vote, the motion was
14 carried.
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16 APPROVE THE FOLLOWING:
17 Bills in the amount of $134,873.00
18 Bonds and Interest Coupons -0-
19 1 Payroll 91,281. 70
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21 TRANFERS FROM THE CASH OPERATING FUND TO:
22 Cash Reserve Fund 67,105.92
23 Depreciation Reserve Fund 91,000.00
24 Utility Bond Sinking Fund 69,260.40
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26 Councilman Carter requested the news media attempt to clarify a news article
27 concerning the projected 1979 budget for RP&L showing a $342,000 loss.
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29 General Manager Irving Huffman discussed the status of the RP&L refund to
30 customers from I&M overcharges. The refund was made by giving all present
31 RP&L customers free service on the bill they received in December. RP&L
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32 is waiting for a final order from the Public Service Commission as to their
33 decision concerning the refund. If the order of the PSCI disagrees with
34 RP&L`s actions, this order would be appealed to the State Appellate Court.
35 Mr. Huffman stated former customers who were not included in the refund are
36 asked to fill out a claim form, which will be studied for a decision.
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38 Mr. Huffman requested authorization for him to sign a five year coal contract
39 with Black Beauty Coal Company. Mr. Carter noted his Committee recommends
40- signing the agreement. City Attorney Ed Anderson recommended deleting
41 "Company" as it appears in the contract as "Richmond Power & Light Company"
42 and adding a line for the Mayor to sign the contract.
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44 Mr. Carter moved to authorize Irving Huffman to enter into this agreement,
45 have the Mayor sign the agreement and delete the word "Company", seconded by
46 Councilman Welch and on a call of the roll, the following was recorded: Ayes:
47 Elstro, Williams, Austerman, Merchanthouse, Carter, Paust, Welch and Ahaus.
48 Noes: Mills. The vote being eight (8) to one (1) in favor of passage of
49 the motion.
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51 There being no further business -on motion duly made, seconded and passed, the
52 meeting was adjourned.
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54 Rick Ahaus
55 Chairman
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57 ATTEST: JoEllen Trimble
58 City Clerk