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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7:00 p.m, February 5,
2018, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson Wissel presided.
ROLL CALL:
Board members present were Doug Goss, Bruce Wissel, Jeffrey Locke, Gary Turner, Misty Hollis, and Ron
Oler. Absent were Kelley Cruse-Nicholson, Clayton Miller and Jamie Lopeman.
Also present were: Randy Baker, General Manager; Andrew J. Sickmann, City Attorney; Karen Chasteen,
City Clerk; Jack Cruse, Director of Infrastructure and Development; Media; and, Sergeant-at-Arms.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Board Member Locke moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 5, 2018,
supported by Board Member Goss. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS, INVESTMENTS AND TRANSFERS:
Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Board Member Oler moved to approve claims for
payment in the amount of Three Million Five Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Ninety Five Dollars and thirty
five cents($3,555,095.35), supported by Board Member Locke. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE:
None
OLD BUSINESS:
• BID OPENING: 2018 Full Size 2WD pickup truck for the Engineering Department:
Board Member Oler moved to accept and file the Proof of Publication, supported by Board
Member Goss. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
Bids were received as follows:
Wetzel Ford-Richmond $24,985.00 (exercised the Buy Local Option)
Deland—Greenfield, IN $22,339.00
Cronin—Richmond $23,892.00
Studebaker GMC— Richmond $24,110.90
Board Member Oler moved to refer the bids to the General Manager for due diligence, supported
by Board Member Goss. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
• REQUESTS TO RECEIVE BIDS:
• 2018 mid-size SUV for the Meter Department(trade in 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid with 88,658
miles):
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Board Member Hollis moved to authorize the General Manager to receive bids, supported by
Board Member Goss. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
■ Two 2018 Dump Trucks(trade in Unit Nos. 29 and 39):
Board Member Goss moved to authorize the General Manager to receive bids, supported by
Board Member Locke. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• The Crew working in Puerto Rico is doing well. They are posting pictures on the RP&L web site.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
• There are approximately 65 street lights out at this time. The crews are replacing them as soon as
possible. The inclement weather has hindered the process.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
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Bruce Wissel, Chairperson
EST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.