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FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
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The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. September 15,
in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson Winget 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, Corporate Services Director; Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Karen
Chasteen, City Clerk; Mike Elstro, Line Supervisor; Police Major Mark Connery; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell;
Gus Duke; Media; and ,Sergeant-at-Arms.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Parker moved to approve the Memorandum of Executive Session and minutes of the Regular Meeting
held September 2, 2014, supported by Mr.Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
APPROVAL OF BILLS, INVESTMENTS AND TRANSFERS:
Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Ms. Hollis moved to approve claims for payment in the
amount of Six Million Ninety Three Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Three Dollars and seventy seven
cents ($6,093,223.77)supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
• Mr. Miller moved to go forward with the necessary litigation to resolve the unpaid balance for
services rendered involving the Community Action of East Central Indiana, supported by Mr.
Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
• Roof and Gutter Replacement for the 8th Street Office Building:
The Staff recommended Gross Roofing and Sheet Metal in the amount of Sixty Five Thousand
Five Hundred Dollars and zero cents ($65,500.00), supported by Mr. Wissel. Upon a vote viva
voce,the motion carried.
• 40'Material Handling Bucket Truck:
Mr. Wissel moved to accept the Proof of Publication as presented, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon
a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
The following bids were received:
Deuco, Wisconsin = $106,452.00
Altec = $124,912.00
Utility Truck Equipment, Circleville, OH = $119,650.00—base price
$ 4,950.00—Hydraulic Wench Option
$ 6,550.00—JIB Wench Option
Mr. Miller moved to refer these bids to the RP&L Staff for due diligence, supported by Mr. Parker.
Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
• Sprinkler System for two buildings on the plant site:
This system has been strongly recommended for occupancy and insurance purposes.
Mr. Wissel moved to authorize the RP&L Staff to receive quotes on a new sprinkler system as
approved in the 2014 budget, supported by Mr. Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• Cost of Service Update: Mr. Baker reported finances are in place. Mr. Winget announced there
will be no rate increase.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
September 15,2014
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• Mr. Elstro reported the posting for an apprentice tree trimmer position and lineman apprentice
position.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
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Don Winget, Chairperson
ATTEST: aren Chasteen, IAM , MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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