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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 MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANT.
MAY 16, 1960
Regular session was called to order by Chairman J. Hoskins at 7:00 PM in the
Council Chambers in City Hall, all members present. The following business
was had to-wit:
Councilman Johnson moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the
previous meeting, seconded by Councilman Marino, unanimous voice vote.
Councilman Johnson, inquired about a bill to the Muncie Tree Corp. for tree
trimming service. Mr. Beck explained that contracting for this service at
$1.75 per hour was cheaper than having City Employees do the job.
Councilman Johnson moved the bills in the amount of $166,337.05 be allowed
and paid, seconded by Councilman Smithmeyer, unanimous voice vote. The
following transfers from Cash Operating Fund were included in the bills:
$36,000.00 To Depreciation Reserve Fund
38,613.10 To Cash Reserve Fund
28,508.42 To Utility Bond Fund Cash
Mr. Beck reported the generation for April was off 1.82% and the Peak load
was .23% over April of 1959.
This date had been set to open sealed bids for a new tractor, rotary cutter
and mower, for the use of the Light Plant. The following bids were opened.
E.W. Parrish and Sons $3197.92 ( all three)
Burg and Brown 3150.00 " "
Robinson Bros. 2724.67 " "
Bishop Sales 2518.00
Councilman Marino moved to refer the bids to Mr. Beck for study and
recommendation, seconded by Councilman Yount, unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Beck reported that the Johnson Street Station would be down on weekends,
during the summer months, reducing coal costs and with the interconnection
contract, there would not be the risk of a shortage.
Mr. Beck said the estimate for replacing the stack at the Johnson Street
Station that was blown down recently, was approx. $15,000.00, and was
partially covered by insurance.
The Committee approved the Boy's Club agreement to place a -ems in front of
the South 8th street Light Plant Office.
Mayor Cutter discussed with the Light Plant Committee a proposal for new
Christmas decorations for downtown streets at a cost of approx. $4600.00.
The Retail Merchants Association is to be contacted to find out how much they
would be willing to spend on the project, and also, to check if funds of the
Light Plant can be legally used, in this manner.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Chairman
Attest: LA .4
Clerk