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FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
December 4, 2017
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power & Light Plant met in regular session at 7:00 p.m, December
4, 2017, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson Oler presided.
ROLL CALL:
Board members present were Doug Goss, Kelley Cruse-Nicholson, Bruce Wissel, Clayton Miller, Jeffrey
Locke, Gary Turner, Misty Hollis, Jamie Lopeman and Ron Oler.
Also present were: Randy Baker, General Manager; Andrew J. Sickmann, City Attorney; Karen Chasteen,
City Clerk; Jack Cruse, Director of Infrastructure and Development; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Media; and,
Sergeant-at-Arms.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Board Member Wissel moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 20, 2017,
supported by Board Member Cruse-Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS, INVESTMENTS AND TRANSFERS:
Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Board Member Locke moved to approve claims for
payment in the amount of Four Hundred Fifty Nine Thousand Twelve Dollars and thirty six cents
($459,012.36), supported by Board Member Lopeman. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE:
• Several projects are on the schedule, including 37th Street and Geraldine and 37th Street and
South A Street. In the future RP&L will be using LED lights. A cost savings study will take place
in 2018.
• There is an issue with lighting in the Downtown business district. Many lights are out — some
caused by lines being cut during construction. Still looking for replacement parts for older street
lights. Standard lights might be used temporarily at intersections.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
• Board approval of the 2018 expense budget, 2018, 2019 and 2020 capital budgets.
Board Member Wissel will be voting in favor as long as Parallax rates are revisited with a report in
March 2018.
Board Member Hollis moved to approve as presented, supported by Board Member Cruse-
Nicholson. The motion carried with a 9-0 roll call vote.
• Board approval of Salary Resolution 3-2017.
Board Member Miller moved to approve as presented, supported by Board Member Goss. The
motion carried with a 9-0 roll call vote.
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December 4,2017
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• Downtown street light discussion.
Lights being replaced in the Downtown Business District are part of the Stellar Project.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
Dr. Ron Oler, Chairperson
ATTE : Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.