HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-07-1972 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, FEBRUARY 7, 1972
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, met in regular session
February 7, 1972, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Building in said City. Mr. Elstro presided with the following mem-
bers present: Messrs. Brown, Marino, Merchanthouse, Mills, Shields, and
Williams. Absent: Messrs. Cornett and Stigleman. Mr. Elstro explained
that Mr. Cornett was attending a YMCA meeting and Mr. Stigleman was in Florida
III on business. The following business was had to-wit:
Mr. Marino moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded by Mr.
Williams, and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Williams moved to approve bills and progressive payments on foundation
construction, mechanical construction, electrical construction and Black &
Veatch resident engineers , seconded by Mr. Brown, and on unanimous voice
vote the motion was carried.
APPROVE THE FOLLOWING:
Bills in the amount of $209,793.36
Interest Coupons 165,444.07
1 Payroll 60,706.04
PROGRESSIVE PAYMENTS ON:
Foundation Construction $ 35,919.00
Mechanical Construction 35,900.28
Electrical Construction 1 ,080.00
Black & Veatch Resident Engineers 4,328.60
Mr. Huffman presented proof of publication for truck bids. City Attorney
III Wynegar examined the proof of publication and found it to be correct. Mr.
Mills moved to approve the proof of publication, seconded by Mr. Merchanthouse,
and on unanimous voice vote the motion was carried. The following bids were
opened: Fred First Ford: Item I: $4,110.00, less trade-in $550.00, total :
$3,560.00, delivery, 45-60 days; Kurdy's Chevrolet: Item I: $4,515.67, less
trade-in, $1 ,238.00, total : $3,267.67, delivery, 5 weeks; Item 2: $5,417.00,
less trade-in, $1 ,580.13, total ; $3,836.87, delivery 7-8 weeks; Warfield
GMC Trucks: Item I: $4,557.35, less trade-in, $1 ,174.06, total : $3,383.29,
delivery, 45-60 days; Item 2: $5,451 .43, less trade-in, $1 ,657.46, total :
$3,793.97, delivery, 45-60 days. Mr. Marino moved the Board refer the bids
to Mr. Huffman for study and recommendation, seconded by Dr. Shields, and on
unanimous voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Huffman reported that there are now approximately 63 local employees on the
job of the Whitewater Valley Station. The turban erectors are on the job; the
turban and generator are on-route; the oil cooler is due in within a day; the
boiler feed water pumps are erected; the condenser is being lined up; large
equipment is being set into place and being lined up; Shook has moved out
except for clean-up men and a GE erectiion man is here.
Mr. Huffman reported that he has had notice from the Penn Central agent that coal
freight is to be increased, beginning February 5, 1972, by 2-1/2%, which would
amount to approximately $10,101 .86, based on last year's figures.
Mr. Huffman reported that the Public Service Commission has notified him of a
III pre-hearing conference which he, Mr. Cecere, and Miss Wynegar will attend, the
purpose of which will be to set a hearing date for the rate increase.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and passed, the
meeting was adjourned.
H. J. Elstro, Jr. , Chairman
ATTEST: Lotte Hoskins, City Clerk