HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-04-1968 a�- .y
' "`` MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA SERVING AS A
COMMITTEE IN CHARGE OF THE OPERATION OF THE
RICHMOND POWER AND LIGHT PLANT, MARCH 4, 1968
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The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana serving as a committee in charge
of the operation of the Richmond Power and Light Plant met in regular session in the
Council Chambers in- the City Building in said City, Monday, March-4, 1968. at the hour
of 7:00 o'clock P.M. (EST). Councilman Geier presiding with the following members
- being present: Messrs. Blackwood, Elstrd, Henn, Hilligoss, Phil Marino, Frank Marino,
Paust and Stigleman. The following business was had to-wit:
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Councilman Frank Marino moved the Minutes stand as read, seconded by Councilman
Stigleman and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Councilman Phil Marino moved the following be approved, seconded by Councilman Henn111
and on voice vote was carried.
Approve the following: • •
Bills in the amount of $100,447.53
Interest i.n,Coupons - 1953 Revenue Bonds 643.75 •
1 Payroll 51,364.87
Mr. Beck presented the tabulation of bids opened February 19,. 1968 for furnishing
two (2) new 1968 2-Door Sedans.
Item I - 1968 6-Cylinder 2-Door Sedan
Less 1963
Ford Falcon Net Del.
Bidder Make & Series Del.Price (Our Car #2) Diff. Date
Fred First, Inc. Ford Falcon with AM Radio $2,052.08 $327.08 $1,625.00 30 days
800 So. 5th St. (FM not available) ($1,725.00)
$2,755.65
Raper Sales, Inc. Dodge Dart with $2,755.65 $925.00 $1,830.65 30 days
1700 N.W. 5th St. AM/FM Radio .
Item II - 1968 6-Cylinder 2-Door -Sedan. Less 1963
Chevy II Net
Bidder Make & Series Del.Price (Our Car #21) Diff. Del.Date
Fred First, Inc. Ford Falcon $2,007.83 $377.83 $1,630.00. 30 days
800 So. 5th St.
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Raper Sales, Inc. Dodge Dart $2,594.15 $1,058.00 $1,536.15 30 days
1700 N.W. 5th St.
Mr. Beck recommended the bid of Raper Sales, Inc. on Item I be accepted. Councilman
Frank Marino moved that Mr. Beck' s recommendation be accepted, seconded by Councilman
Elstro, and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mr. Beck recommended the bid of Raper Sales, Inc. on- Item II .be accepted. Councilman
Stigleman moved that Mr. Beck' s recommendation be accepted, seconded by Councilman
Paust and on unanimous voice vote was carried.
Mr. Beck asked authorization of the Board to extend their siding track 250 feet. Mr.
Beck told be Board that the rail, ties and other necessary equipment for this extension
can be bought from the C.& 0. Railroad for $1,'671.58 and that the Newbury Construction
Company would install this track for $1,876.00. This is for the Whitewater Valley
Station.
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Councilman Henn questioned Mr. Beck as to what advantage this track extension would
be to the plant operation. Mr. Beck stated this would permit more unloading without
having to switch cars so often. Councilman Blackwood moved Mr. Beck be allowed to
proceed with this extension, seconded by Councilman Hilligoss and on unanimous
voice vote was carried.
There being no further business on motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting
adjourned.
Jerry Geier, Chairman
Attest:
Harold W. Ryan, City Clerk •