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Home My Public Portal About05-19-2014 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT MAY 19, 2014 The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. May 19, 2014 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson Winget presided. ROLL CALL: • Present were: Howard "Jack" Elstro, Kelley Cruse-Nicholson, Bruce Wissel, Clayton Miller, Don Winget, Larry Parker, Misty Hollis, Ron Oler and Phil Quinn. Also present were: James French, General Manager; Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Karen Chasteen, City Clerk; John McBride; Bill Quigg; Amy Holthouse; Randy Baker; Nick Wilson; Kim Vessels, Assistant City Attorney; Susan Alexander; Mike Elstro; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Media and Sergeant-at-Arms. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Wissel moved to approve the Memorandum of Executive Session on March 3, 2014; and the Regular meeting held May 5, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Mr. Miller moved to approve the minutes of a Special Meeting on May 13, 2014, supported by Mr. Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS, INVESTMENTS AND TRANSFERS: Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Ms. Hollis moved to approve the following bills for payment, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Bills Already Paid: Payroll and Deductions 301,477.72 Transfers from Cash Operating to: Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 102,410.78 Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 51,054.82 EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 170,558.93 111 EFT Transfers: 5,084,645.06 Total Bills Not Paid: 192,597.44 Grand Total: $5,561,626.89 STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None OLD BUSINESS: • Mr. French will be meeting with Community Action of East Center Indiana to address payment arrangement for their delinquent balance on May 20, 2014 • AMENDED AND RESTATED CAPACITY PURCHASE AGREEMENT between Indiana Municipal Power Agency and the City of Richmond, Indiana. Mr. Miller moved to approve, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. Mr. Parker moved to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Amended and Restated Capacity Purchase Agreement between Indiana Municipal Power Agency and the City of Richmond, Indiana, be, and hereby is, approved and adopted, in substantially the form presented to the Board of Directors of Richmond Power and Light for consideration at this meeting, with the changes as James French shall approve, and approval to be evidenced conclusively by this execution thereof, in consultation with Stephen Dutton, Attorney for Richmond Power and Light in the Agreement, and Board President Don Winget. Mr.Wissel supported this motion. Upon a roll call vote, the motion carried 7-2. Dissenting were Councilors Cruse-Nicholson and Hollis. NEW BUSINESS: • POSITION OF ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR: Mr. Miller moved to create the position of Assistant Electrical Maintenance Supervisor who will work with the Supervisor until the Supervisor retires. At that time, the position of Assistant will be eliminated and the Assistant will move into the Supervisor's position. Ms. Hollis supported this motion. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried. • RESOLUTION NO.4-2014—SALARY RESOLUTION: RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes May 19,2014 Page 2 Mr. Miller moved to approve Resolution No. 4-2014 which will add the position of Assistant Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, supported by Ms. Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried. REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER: • Brian Barrett and Dave Pegg received a certificate from the Lineman Apprentice Program • RP&L has been recognized the American Power Provider Agency as a 2014-2015 Reliable Provider-Platinum Designation ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned. ' P Don Winget, Chairperson ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC City Clerk A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.