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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 ELECTRIC LIGHTING AND PG4ER PLANT.
MAY 2, 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:
IIICouncilman Yount moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the
previous "meeting, seconded by Councilman Youngflesh, unanimous voice vote.
Councilman Johnson, moved the bills in the amount of $68,847.96 be allowed
and paid, seconded by Councilman Smithmeyer, unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Beck, presented two faithful preformance bonds to the committee for
approval, one with the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. for $15,000.00
covering_'all employees,and a $5,000.00 bond covering only Mr. Beck. Councilman
Youngflesh moved that the Chairman sign the bonds as being approved by the
committee after being checked by the City Attorney, seconded by Councilman
Yount, unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Beck, reported he has discussed the transfer of government bonds from
a Chicago bank to Richmond with officials of the Second National Bank, the
transfer being recommended by the State Board of Accounts.
Mr. Beck, asked permission to redeem Revenue Bonds when the opportunity arises
to make a profitable purchase, by getting approval from the committee
chairman instead of having to wait until a regular meeting of the committee.
Councilman Yount moved to grant the permission, seconded by Councilman Marino,
unanimous voice vote.
Councilman Yount made a motion to grant Mr. Beck permission to advertise for
III bids to purchase a tractor and rotary cutter to cut grass and weeds on approx.
50 to 60 acres under Light Plant maintenance, seconded by Councilman Marino,
unanimous voice vote.
Councilman Yount, moved to concur with the action of the Board of Public Works
and Safety, and instruct Light Plant manager Beck to cut the current at the
Gilmer Trailer Court May 11, 1960, unless the electrical services come up to
the required standards, seconded by Councilman Marino, unanimous voice vote.
City Attorney Cecere expressed his opinion, that as the Gilmer Trailer Court
has been in continuous violation of regulations and unless the situation is
corrected, recozamends the electrical service be-discontinued.
There being no further business, Councilman Marino moved the meeting be adjourned
seconded by Councilman C. Hoskins, unanimous voice vote.
Chairman
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