HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-15-1960 296, •
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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 POWER PLANT.
February 15, 1960
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Regular session was called to order by Chairman J. Hoskins at 7:00 PM. in
the Council Chambers in City Hall, Councilman Smithmeyer was absent. . The
following business was had To- Wit:
Councilman Marino moved that the minutes of the previous meeting be dispened
with, seconded by Councilman Yount, unanimous voice vote.
Councilman Henn moved that the bills in the amount of $195,997,26 be allowed
and paid, seconded by Councilwoman C. Hoskins, unanimous voice vote.
City Attorney Cecere reported that Mr. John Heiney, president of the Richmond
Water Works Corporation is desirous of having a meeting with the Board of
Sanitary Commiss ioners of_Richmond Sanitary District and a Committee in
charge of operating the Municipal Electric Lighting and Power Plant, to discuss
the water supply to the main-Street Plant with the construction of the new
Reservoir north of the City. Chairman J. Hoskins announced that he would be
on the committee with Councilman Johnson and Councilwoman C. Hoskins to
represent the Light Plant.
Mr. Beck recommended that the 1953 Chev. used by the Light Plant be replaced
as it is in need of major repairs. Councilman Marino moved to receive bids
for a new car as per Mr. Becks specifications at the next meeting, seconded
by Councilman Yount, unanimous voice vote. "
Mr. Beck gave a report on the progress of the damaged Whitewater Valley
Generating Plant. Delivery dates have been established on the materials
needed to finish the repairs being made by the General Electric Company, and
they estimate the job will be completed by approx. the first of April. Current
will continue to be supplied the City by the interconnection with the Indiana
Michigan Electric Co.
Councilman Marino reported residents of the Berry Field appreciated the fine
job that has been done for them by the MEL & PP.
The following transfers were made from Cash Operating Fund:
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$28,524.38 to Utility Bond Fund Cash
$44,214.98 to Cash Reserve Fund
$36,000.00 to Depreciation Reserve Fund
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There being no further business, Councilman Marino moved the meeting be adjourned._,
seconded by Councilman J. Hoskins, unanimous voice vote.
Joseph E. Hoskins
Chairman
ATTEST: Glenn J. Chapman
Clerk