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FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
• MAY 5, 2014
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. May 5, 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, Don Winget, Misty Hollis,
Ron Oler and Phil Quinn. Absent was Clayton Miller and Larry Parker.
Also present were: James French, General Manager; Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk; Fire Chief Jerry Purcell; Nick Wilson; David Stidham; Sherri Oler; Amy Holthouse, Chamber of
Commerce; Media and Sergeant-at-Arms.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Winget requested the minutes of April 28, 2014 be amended to reflect Board members Jack Elstro,
Ron Oler, Bruce Wissel, Larry Parker and Don Winget voted in favor relative to the Awarding of a 2015
Ford Explorer. Mr. Wissel moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held April 21, 2014 and the
special meeting of April 28, 2014 as amended, supported by Ms. Cruse-Nicholson. 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 the following bills for
payment, supported by Ms. Cruse-Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion passed.
Bills Already Paid:
Payroll and Deductions 290,432.83
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 130,614.03
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 30,919.44
111 EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 164,218.70
EFT Transfers: 332,107.49
Total Bills Not Paid: 180,805.38
Grand Total: $ 800,660.47
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
• Mr. French reported there has been no new communication with Community Action re the bad
debt. There has been one payment since the original public discussion on February 3, 2014.
NEW BUSINESS:
• RATE STUDY:
Mr. French reported Richmond Power and Light is considering proposing new and redesigned
rates. Mr. Quinn moved to authorize the General Manager to file a Notice of Intent to File a Rate
Study with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, supported by Mr. Oler. Upon a vote viva
voce,the motion carried.
• CONTRACT WITH THE INDIANA MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY:
Mr. Winget announced a Special Meeting will be held on May 13, 2014, 7:00 pm, in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building.
Mr. French reported the transition has begun. Employees will have offers this week. A draft of
the contract will be available to the public before the May 13, 2014 Special Meeting. A final vote
of the Board should take place at the Regular Meeting on May 19, 2014.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• There was a very small power outage last week—caused by a bird.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
May 5,2014
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ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.