HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-07-2021 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR RICHMOND POWER&LIGHT
JUNE 7,2021
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power&Light Plant met in regular session
on June 7, 2021, immediately following the regular meeting of the Richmond
Common Council, in the Community Room of the Municipal Building in said
City. Chairperson Turner presided.
ROLL CALL:
Board members present were Doug Goss, Kelley Cruse Nicholson, Bill Engle,
Jeffrey Locke, Gary Turner, Jane Bumbalough, and Larry Parker. Absent were
Board Members Cappa and Oler.
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Also present were: Tony Foster, General Manager; Kim Vessels, Assistant
Corporate Council;Karen Chasteen,City Clerk;Emily Palmer,Controller;Randy
Kouns, Information and Technology; and Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Board Member Locke moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held
May 3, 2021, supported by Board Member Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce,
the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS,INVESTMENTS AND TRANSFERS:
Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee,Board Member Parker moved
to approve claims for payments in the amount of Six Million Eight Hundred Forty
Nine Thousand Five Hundred Seventy Three Dollars and ninety nine cents
(6,849,573.99)supported by Board Member Bumbalough.Upon a vote viva voce,
the motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
• Board Member Parker moved to award the bid for a 2021 Mid-size SUV
for Parallax to Cronin Toyota in the amount of$24,590 (with trade in),
supported by Board Member Bumbalough. The motion passed with a 7-
0 roll call vote.
• Board Member Locke moved to accept the Proof of Publication to accept
bids for anew vacuum excavator trailer for the line department,supported
by Board Member Engle. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried..
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RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
June 7,2021
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Bids received were:
Best Equipment Company, Indianapolis $108,775
Eco Infrastructure Solutions,Whitestown $116,775
Vermeer Midwest,Fishers $ 98,975
Southeastern Environmental,Indianapolis $ 95,900
Ditch Witch Midwest,Brownsburg $ 99,500
Offering a trade in of$10,000
Board Member Engle moved to refer the bids to the General Manager for
due diligence, supported by Board Member Bumbalough.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• A meeting to discuss the Coal Combustion Residual (Coal Ash) is
scheduled for June 28,2021, 6:00 pm,in the Auditorium at the Richmond
Power and Light Service Building.
• A virtual American Public Power Agency conference will be held July 13-
14,2021.
• Rich Cody retired from Parallax with 21 years of service.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was
adjourned.
Ron Oler, Chairperson
ATTEST: Karen Chasteen,IAMC,MMC
City Clerk