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FOR RICHMOND POWER& LIGHT
FEBRUARY 17, 2015
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power & Light Plant met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. February
17, 2015, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson Quinn presided.
ROLL CALL:
Board members present were Doug Goss, Kelley Cruse-Nicholson, Bruce Wissel, Clayton Miller, Don
Winget, Larry Parker, Misty Hollis, Ron Oler and Phil Quinn.
Also present were: Randy Baker, General Manager; Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk; Richard Jeffers; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Assistant Fire Chief Tim Brown; Mike Elstro, Transmission
and Distribution Superintendent; Recycling Superintendent Dave Brown; Nick Wilson; Media; and,
Sergeant-at-Arms.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Miller moved to approve the Memorandum of Executive Session of February 5, 2015 and minutes of
the Regular Meeting held February 2, 2015, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
APPROVAL OF BILLS, INVESTMENTS AND TRANSFERS:
Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Mr. Winget moved to approve claims for payment in
the amount of Five Million Eight Hundred Sixty Two Thousand Three Hundred Nine Dollars and sixty
eight cents($5,862,309.68), supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE:
None
OLD BUSINESS:
• OPEN BIDS FOR ONE NEW MULTI-TERRAIN LOADER:
Mr. Winget moved to accept and file the Proof of Publication, supported by Ms. Cruse-Nicholson.
Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
One bid was received from MacAllister Equipment, Indianapolis, in the amount of $48,000 less
$10,000 trade-in. The budget for this item is$85,000.
This bid was referred to the RP&L staff for due diligence.
NEW BUSINESS:
• GENERAL MANAGER SEARCH: Mr. Wissel moved to approve the promotion of Randy Baker
to General Manager of Richmond Power and Light as recommended by the Search Committee,
supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
February 17, 2015
Page 2
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION — 30 day filing re customer disconnects
ensuring the tariff matches policies:
RP&L is working with Ice Miller and will forward report to the Board for review before filing.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made,the meeting was adjourned.
•u I Quinn, Chairperson
ATTEST: Karen hasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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