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FOR RICHMOND POWER& LIGHT
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power & Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. September 2,
2014, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson Winget presided.
ROLL CALL:
Council members present were Doug Goss, Bruce Wissel, Clayton Miller, Don Winget, Larry Parker,
Misty Hollis, Ron Oler and Phil Quinn. Absent was Kelley Cruse-Nicholson.
Also present were: Randy Baker, Corporate Services Director; Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Karen
Chasteen, City Clerk; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Dave Burns; Mike Elstro, Line Supervisor; Dianna Pappin;
Police Major Mark Connery; Media and Sergeant-at-Arms.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held August 18, 2014, supported by Ms. Hollis.
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 Five Million Eight Hundred Ninety Nine Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Three Dollars and eighty
three cents ($5,899.553.83), supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion passed.
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE:
None
OLD BUSINESS:
• Open quotes for a new roof and gutter replacement for the 8th Street office
Bids were received as follows:
Gross Company, Eaton, OH $65,500.00
Smither, Indianapolis, IN $94,300.00
AAA Roofing, Indianapolis, IN $74,969.00
Blackmor&Buckner, Indianapolis, IN $91,200.00
Mr. Quinn moved to refer quotes for a new roof and gutter replacement for the 8th Street office to
the RP&L staff for due diligence, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
carried.
• Open bids for watt-hour/meter Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Mr. Parker moved to accept the proof of publication as presented, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon
a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
The following bids were received:
Mimeo Corporation, Hartland,WI $4,602,922.00
Elster, Raleigh, NC $3,490,635.00
Tantalus, Minnitrista, MN $3,653,946.26
Landis Gyr,Alpharetta, GA $4,590,021.36
Cooper Power Systems, Minneapolis, MN
& Fishers, IN $4,208,283.51
Mr. Miller moved to refer bids to the RP&L staff for due diligence, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon
a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Elstro requested authorization to fill the position of Electrical Equipment Repair person. This position
is included in the budget. By consensus this matter was held until September 15, 2014.
STAFF REPORT:
• Bids for the material handling bucket truck will be received September 15, 2014.
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
September 2,2014
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• Mr. Miller moved to authorize the Attorney for RP&L to investigate costs/expenses which would
be incurred pursuing payment from Community Action of East Central Indiana, supported by Ms.
Hollis
The deadline dictated by the Statute of Limitations so action is necessary if this matter is to be
acted upon.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Mr. Wissel reported the job description for the General Manager has been reviewed and the job will be
posted by the end of this week.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made,the meeting was adjourned.
Don Winget, Chairperson
Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
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A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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