HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-05-2015 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR RICHMOND POWER& LIGHT
OCTOBER 5, 2015
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. October 5,
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; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Mike Elstro, Line Supervisor; Sue Roberson, Human Resources; Danny
Matheny; Denise Bullock; Mike Reece, AFSCME; Gary Turner; Nick Wilson; Police Chief Mark Connery;
Jeff Plasterer,Wayne County Council; Media; and, Sergeant-at-Arms.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 21, 2015, supported by
Mr.Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS, INVESTMENTS AND TRANSFERS:
Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Mr. Parker moved to approve claims for payment in the
amount of Six Hundred Twenty Three Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Six Thousand Dollars and seventy
seven cents($623,436.77), supported by Mr.Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE:
None
OLD BUSINESS:
• Award bid on roofing for the Johnson Street Substation:
Mr. Winget moved to award this bid to Enterprise Roofing & Sheet Metal, Dayton, OH, as
recommended by the General Manager in the amount of Fifty Eight Thousand Seven Hundred
Fifty Seven Dollars and zero cents ($58,757.00). This motion was supported by Mr. Winget.
Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
• Award bid on a new horizontal directional drill:
Mr. Winget moved to award this bid to Ditch Witch Midwest, Brownsburg, IN as recommended by
the General Manager in the amount of One Hundred Forty Three Thousand Two Hundred
Seventy Dollars and zero cents($143,270.00). This motion was supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a
vote viva voce, the motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
• Proposed Rebate Program:
Ms. Cruse-Nicholson moved to approve funding of the Rebate Program in the annual amount of
Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and zero cents ($25,000.00) as proposed by the General
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Manager. This motion was supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
This Program is to encourage small commercial rate payers to use more efficient lighting.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• IMEA Lineworker's Rodeo was held in Scottsburg on October 3. RP&L placed fourth overall.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjour,ed.
Aft
W'airperson
ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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