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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF COMMON COUNCIL SERVING AS A COMMITTEE
IN CHARGE OF TEE OPERATION OF THE RICHMOND POWER AND LIGHT.
September 5. 1961.
Regular session was called to order by Chairman Marino at 7:00 P. M. , in
the Council Chambers in City Hall. The following business was had to wit:
Councilman Smithmeyer moved that the reading of the minutes of the previous
meeting be dispensed with, seconded by Councilman Johnson, unanimous voice
= vote.
Councilman Smithmeyer moved that the bills in the amount of $ 53,007.86
Plus interest on 1953 Revenue Bonds 600.00
Investment of Consumers Deposit Fund 4,978.13
For Interest Accrued on Consumer Deposit Fund 23.08
To purchase investment of cash Reserve Fund
plus accrued interest 100,023.54
Payrolls 71,497.00
Total - - $ 230,129.61
be allowed and paid, seconded by Councilman Johnson, unanimous voice vote.
Councilman Marino read several letters from officials of the Pennsylvania
Railroad, and representatives of the various railway brotherhoods affiliated
with the Pennsylvania Railroad, that charged the Richmond Power and Light is
not giving the P. R. R. its share of the coal hauling business. The letters
were signed by P. E. Nouse, A. H. Kardell, E. E. Hilligoss, W. B. tatters,
Sidney C. Phillips, M. A. Harter, E. E. Evans, J. C. Antley, Earl G. Wilson,
Wilbur W. Inglert, Forest C. Jack, Wilson C. Hurrell, and Paul Wigger.
General Manager Beck said that the C & 0 had been providing the best service;
therefore, it has been given the bulk of the business, but was not against
giving the P.R.R. a bigger share of the business if they improve their ser-
vice. At the suggestion of Councilman Yount, the Council voiced approval
of the light plant giving the P.R.R. more business, subject to improving
their 'service.
City Attorney Cecere reported that he had been in Washington, D. C. and
attended a meeting concerning collusive bidding, and that Richmond would
have to contribute a share for the expenses of see in to collect damages
for bid-rigging based on the citg4 s population,
General Manager Beck reported that he has had a counterproposal from the ( � �
Public Service Commission concerning the purchase of customers from them.
The Board approved the recommendation of General Manager Beck to accept the
low bid of Raper Plymouth ($1,749.63) for a 1961 Plymouth, to replace 1958
Chevrolet wrecked at 3rd & Main Streets.
There being no further business, Councilman J. Hoskins moved that the meeting
be adjourned, seconded by Councilman Johnson, unanimous voice vote.
Chairman
Attest:
Clerk /