HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-18-1972 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, SERVING AS
A COMMITTEE IN CHARGE OF THE OPERATION OF THE
RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT PLANT, DECEMBER 18, 1972
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session December
18, 1972, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building
of said City serving as a committee in charge of the operation of the Richmond
Power & Light Plant. Mr. Elstro presided with the following members present:
Messrs. Cornett, Mills,Shields, Stigleman and Williams and Marino. Absent: Brown,
and Merchanthouse. The following business was had to-wit:
Mr. Mills moved to accept the minutes of the previous meeting with the correction
'non collision' to 'non collusion' . Dr. Shields seconded the motion, and on
unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Marino moved to approve the bills, progressive payments and transfers from Cash
Operating Fund, seconded by Mr. Stigleman, and on unanimous voice vote the motion
was carried.
APPROVE THE FOLLOWING:
Bills in the amount of - $266,669.79
Interest Coupons None
1 Payroll $62,760.49
PROGRESSIVE PAYMENTS ON:
Steam Generator $ 35,423.10
Foundation Construction 50,106.44
Mechanical Construction 90,041.23
Electrical Construction 40,680.00
General Construction - Downtown Off. 9,859.50
TRANSFER FROM CASH OPERATING FUND TO:
Depreciation Reserve Fund $ 57,000.00
Utility Bond Fund 61,957.42
Utility Bond Reserve Fund 40,000.00
Mr. Huffman reported bids were opened at the last meeting for the purchase of Line
Department car. Two bids were received, one from Kurdys and one from Fred First
Ford. The low bid was that of Fred First Ford.
Mr. Huffman recommended that we purchase from Fred First Ford on their low bid in
the amount of Three thousand one hundred fifty-seven and 89/100 ($3,157.89) .
Mr. Stigleman moved the bid be awarded to Fred First Ford, seconded by Dr. Shields
and on unanimous voice vote the vote was passed.
Mr. Marino moved to accept the budget for 1973. Mr. Williams seconded, and the
motion was passed.
Mr. Huffman extended holiday greetings from himself and all the employees of the
Richmond Power and Light Company.
The Board President, Mr. Elstro, thanked the Board and especially Mr. Huffman for
their cooperation this past year. He commented that the service building is well
on its way and thought-that Richmond Power & Light had had a good year. All Board
Members wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Mr. Marino moved that Richmond Power & Light Plant meeting be set for Tuesday,
January 2, 1973, seconded by Dr. Shields and on unanimous voice vote the motion
was carried.