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FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
MAY 15, 2017
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power & Light Plant met in regular session at 7:00 p.m, May 15,
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, Clayton Miller, Jeffrey Locke, Gary
Turner, Misty Hollis, Jamie Lopeman and Ron Oler. Absent was Bruce Wissel,
Also present were: Randy Baker, General Manager; Andrew J. Sickmann, City Attorney; Karen Chasteen,
City Clerk; Andrew J. Sickmann, City Attorney; Karen Chasteen, City Clerk; Beth Fields, Controller; Emily
Paul, Deputy Controller; Dakota Collins; Rollie North, Mark Morris, Kim Pointsett, Don Bates, Jr. Lions
Club of Richmond; and, Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Board Member Cruse-Nicholson moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 1, 2017,
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 Locke to approve claims for payment in
the amount of Six Million Thirty Five Thousand One Hundred Fourteen Dollars and thirteen cents
($6,035,114.13), supported by Board Member Lopeman. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: Street lights in the Oak Park addition have been installed using LED
lamps. RP&L staff will be checking the usage to determine the efficiency of the bulbs.
OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Sickman updated the Board on the status of the Community Action East Center
Indiana judgment. A remedy is being investigated.
NEW BUSINESS:
• Board Member Hollis moved to authorize the General Manager to receive bids on a new vehicle
for the General Manager as approved in the budget, supported by Board Member Turner. Upon
a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
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
ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.