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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 MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC LIGHTING AND
POWER PLANT.
December 21, 1959
The regular session was called to order by Councilman Crum at the hour
of 7: 00 P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Councilman Crum
presiding. All members present.
Councilman Marino moved the reading of the minutes of the previous
meeting be dispensed with. Seconded by Councilwoman Hoskins. Unanimous
voice vote.
Councilwoman Hoskins moved the bills in the amount of 8244,312.3$ be
approved and paid. Seconded by Councilman Smithmeyer, Unamimous voice
vote.
Presiding Officer Crum expressed his gratitude and pleasure to the
Board of Directors for their cooperation , and complimented them on
their service to the Municipal bight Plant , also, in keeping with the
season, wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
.o Mr. Beck reported that he had received bids fcr the 2 year lamp
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contract for a like amount from the Richmond Electric Co. and
Miller Bros . Hdw. Co. Councilman Salzarulo moved to award the contract
to Miller Bros . Councilman Marino seconded. Unanimous voice vote.
A new Line Material Street Lighting Fixture has been installed
between 7th. & 8th. Streets on Main, close to Wheeler,s Restaurant.
Mr. Beck asked the directors to observe this fixture and give their
opinions.-at the next meeting .
Mr. Beck reported that the bill for the enter connection substation in
the amount of $259 ,959.00 was received from the Indiana- Michigan Elec-
tric Co, the bill is approx. $38,000.00 under the estimated cost.
. 11 The bill from the Public Service Co. of Indiana for $67,814.62 to
purchase electric distribution facilities , was received and approved by
the directors. December 29, 1959 was set as the closing date.
The following transfers from Cash Operating Fund were included in the
bills. ,.
428, 524. 38 To Utility Bond Fund Cash
38,282.22 To Cash Reserve Fund
36 ,000.00 To Depreciation Reserve Fund Cash
Mr. Beck closed his report to the Directors by , wishing -then a
Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year..
There being no further business on motion duly made , seconded and
carried the meeting was adjourned.
The Board of Directors reconvened on the suggestion of City Attorney
Cecere, so an $1200.00 each , per annum and 8300.00 per annum for the
Clerk , for service connected with the Light Plant. Chairman Crum
cited the need of the additional pay as more time willbe spent on Light
Plant business by the new Council , as weekly meetings will be held ,
insteadof semi-monthly sessions , so they deserved more money. Councilman
Eastman voice the opinion that more time should be given to such big
business as the Light Plant , and favored the pay raise , as did Council-
woman Hoskins. The pay raise was approved by the following roll call
vote. Aye. Eastman, Hoskins, Smithmeyer, Thomas and Vivian. Nay:
Marino, Salzarulo and Walterman.
Mayor Cutter said that he would approve the measureas it appeared that
a majority of Council favored the pay raise.
On motion by Councilman Viviano and seconded by Councilman Eastman,
the meeting was adjourned
Walter A. Crum
Attest: -- Glenn J. Chapman Presiding