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HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-05-1960 30,E MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, SERVING AS COMMITTE IN CHARGE OF THE OPERATION OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER PLANT. July 5, 1960 Regular session was called to order by Chairman J. Hoskins at 7:00 PM, in the Council Chambers in City-Hall, member Salzarulo was absent, the following business was had to-wit: • • Councilman Youngflesh moved the bills in the amount of $68,130.11 be allowed and paid, seconded by Councilman Henn, unanimous voice vote. General Manager Beck recommended that the committee accept the low bid of Vivian-Buick ( $1595.00 ) for an International three-quarter pick-up -truck, seconded by Councilman Marino, unanimous voice vote: ( Councilman Youngflesh . moved to concur with M . Beck's _recommendation ) Councilman Yount, moved to award the bid for a Diesel Crawler Tractor to the Indiana Equipment Co. Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana for best bid of $10,123.00, as recommended by General Manager Beck, seconded by Councilman Youngflesh, unanimous voice vote. General Manager Beck, received a proposal from the Oberle Jorde Co. , Inc. to replace the smoke stack extension; at the Whitewater Generating Station for $2500.00 which is one-half the total cost of the replacement ($5000.00). Councilman Yount moved to accept the -proposal, seconded by Councilman Marino, unanimous voice vote. Councilman Smithmeyer, Chairman of the Finance Committee of the MEL & PP read. two (2) Resolutions, that were approved and referred to the Common Council for adoption. (1) Authorizing General Manager Beck, with the approval of the Chairman of the Board of Directors to invest and/or reinvest Light Plant Funds. (2) The return and custody of securities now held in the Continental- Illinois Bank- and Trust Co. and the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago, to local banks. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. C / Chairman Attest: A Clerk