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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
SERVING AS A COMMITTFF IN CHARGE OF THE OPERATION
OF TIE RICHMOND POWER AND LIGHT.
May 1, 1961
Regular session was called to order by Chairman Marino at 7:00 PM, in the
Council Chambers in City Hall. All members present. The following business
was had to wit:
Councilman J. Hoskins moved that the reading of the minutes of the previous
meeting be dispensed with, seconded by Uouncilman Johnson, unanimous voice
vote.
Councilwoman C. Hoskins moved that the bills in the amount of $51,334.37
Payrolls 69,040.53
To purchase investments and pay accrued
interest thereon -(Cash Res. Fund U.S. 101 ,084.25
Govt. Bonds)
To purchase investments and pay accrued
interest thereon (Deprec. Res. Fund U.S.
Govt. Bonds) 101,084.26 _
Total $322,543.41
be allowed and paid, seconded by Councilman Johnson, unanimous voice vote.
Councilman Johnson moved that the Board of Directors approve General Manager
Beck's recommendation to award the bid for a 3/4 ton truck chassis to the
Dea Meadows Ford Sales on their low bid of $1,535.50 (net) , seconded by
Councilman Salzarulo, unanimous voice vote.
General Manager Beck reported that the lowest bid that met the specifications
advertised was the Plymouth Valiant for a compact car, and therefore
recommended the purchase of the Valiant from the Raper Plymouth Agency, at
a net cost of $1,897.90, Councilman Youngflesh moved to approve General
Manager Beck's recommendation, seconded by Councilman Johnson, the following
voice vote was recorded: Ayes- C. Hoskins , Johnson, Marino, Salzarulo,
Youngflesh and Yount. Nays-Henn and Smithmeyer. The presiding officer
declared the motion carried by 6-2 vote.
Councilman Yount moved that General Manager Beck be authorized to sign a
contract with the Asplundh Tree Expert Co. of Louisville, Ky. to trim trees
for the Municipal Light Plant, seconded by Councilman Smithmeyer, unanimous
voice vote.
Councilman J. Hoskins moved that the Board of Directors approve the R.W.
Clinton Associates , of Richmond,, Indiana, to do the engineering service for
the new service building, seconded by Councilman Salzarulo, the following
voice vote was recorded, Ayes-Henn, C. Hoskins, Johnson, Marino, Salzarulo,
Youngflesh and Yount. Nays-Smithmeyer. The presiding officer declared the
motion carried by 7-1 vote.
Board Chairman Marino, appointed Councilman Youngflesh to take the place of
Councilman Salzarulo on the new service center building committee, ill health
being the reason for the change on the committee.
There being no further business, Councilman Johnson moved to adjourn, seconded
by Councilman J. Hoskins, unanimous voice vote.
Chairman
Attest: ' it.410_,U.A_6(4/N
Clerk