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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, OCTOBER 18, 1965.
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 Hall in said City, Monday, October 18, 1965
at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m. EST. Councilman Youngflesh presiding with the
' following members being present: Messrs. Backmeyer, Bell, Henn, Hilligoss, Hollings-
worth, Marino, Paust and Yount. The following business was had to-wit:
Councilman Yount moved the minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed with,
seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth and on voice vote was unanimously carried.
Councilman Henn moved the following bills be allowed and paid, seconded by Council-
man Hilligoss and on voice vote was unanimously carried.
APPROVE THE FOLLOWING:
Bills in the amount of $184,679.88
Payment of Int. Coupons 1953 Rev. Bonds 420.00
TRANSFERS FROM CASH OPERATING FUND TO:
Utility Bond Fund 25,170.62
Cash Reserve Fund 44,373.65
Depreciation Reserve Fund 36,000.00
Mr. Beck announced that the Indemity Bond had been properly signed for the re-
duction in rail freight charges for hauling coal and the effective date to start
was October 11, 1965.
Mr. Beck stated that plans and specifications for constructing a steel structure
for the East Substation are now completed and wanted authorization to receive bids
on the date of December 6, 1965. Councilman Yount moved the general manager be
authorized to receive bids on the steel structure for the east substation on Dec.
6, 1965. This motion was seconded by Councilman Marino and on voice vote was
uhanimously carried.
Mr. Beck reported that the boiler at Whitewater Valley Generating Station was
taken off the line, to make inspection and repairs to all equipment that needed
repairs. This boiler was off the line from September llth to October llth and
during this time power was purchased from the Indiana-Michigan on the Maintenance
rate.
Mr. Beck asked for authorization to purchase a piece of ground located at 2501 New
Paris Pike that is suitable for a site for a substation. The asking price is $800.00
for the 175' X 75' of ground and believed to be a reasonable price. Councilman
Hollingsworth moved the General Manager be authorized to make purchase of the
above mentioned land and for the above use stated. Councilman Yount seconded this
motion and on voice vote was unanimously carried.
Mr. Beck explained the recent theft of copper wire.
There being no further business presented on motion duly made, seconded and
carried the meeting adjourned.
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Charles Young` \e=4�:, Cha rman
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