HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-31-2014 - Executive Session MEMORANDUM OF EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
JULY 31, 2014
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Company met in executive session at 6:00 p.m. July
31, 2014 in the Council Conference Room of the Richmond Municipal Building. Board Chair Don Winget
presided.
Board Members present were: Kelley Cruse-Nicholson, Bruce Wissel, Clay Miller, Don Winget, Larry
Parker, Misty Hollis, Ron Oler and Phil Quinn.
Also present were Walt Chidester, City Attorney and Terry Dawson, Labor Relations Attorney.
The purpose of this meeting was with respect to an individual over whom the governing body has
jurisdiction, pursuant to Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1 (b) (6).
This is to certify that no subject matter was discussed in the executive session other than the subject
matter specified in the public notice.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
JULY 31, 2014
The Board of Directors of Richmond Power & Light Company held a special meeting on July 31, 2014,
7:00 PM in the Council Chambers, located on the Third Floor of the Richmond City Building, 50 North 5th
Street, Richmond, Indiana. Chairman Winget presided.
ROLL CALL:
Present were: Kelley Cruse-Nicholson, Bruce Wissel, Clayton Miller, Don Winget, Larry Parker, Misty
Hollis, Ron Oler and Phil Quinn.
Also present were: Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Karen Chasteen, City Clerk; Pete Bartel; John McBride,
West End Bank; Amy Oler, Chamber of Commerce; Valerie Shafer, Economic Development Corporation;
Richard Jeffers, J.M. Hutton; Richmond Power and Light employees Rich Cody, Randy Baker, Mike
Elstro, Gus Duke; Russell Davis; and Media.
• Mr. Oler moved to accept the resignation of General Manager James French effective July 28,
2014 as presented by Mr. Winget. This motion was supported by Ms. Hollis. Upon a vote viva
voce,the motion carried.
Mr. Quinn requested a.roll.call vote. The motion carried with an 8-0 roll call vote.
• Mr. Miller moved to release a copy of the resignation letter to the media, supported by Mr. Quinn.
Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
• Mr. Wissel moved to appoint Larry Parker as Interim Indiana Municipal Power Agency Liaison,
supported by Mr. Oler. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
• Mr. Oler moved to establish a search committee consisting of four members including Messrs.
Quinn, Wissel, Miller and the Board member representing District 1 on Common Council. This
motion was supported by Ms. Cruse-Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
Ms. Cruse-Nicholson moved to adjourn, supported by Ms. Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
carried.
‘()-eer —
Donald Winget, Chair
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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