HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-21-2014 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
April 21, 2014
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. April 21, 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; Media and Sergeant-at-Arms.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Miller moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held April 7, 2014, supported by Mr. Parker.
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 Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion passed.
Bills Already Paid:
Payroll and Deductions 289,243.74
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 286,477.00
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 7,036.07
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 163,811.95
EFT Transfers: 4,961,894.56
Total Bills Not Paid: 131.458.20
Grand Total: $5,512,297.62
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
•
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
• Board authorization of an increase to the General Manager's salary by 3% retroactive to the
anniversary of Mr. French's start date of January 14, 2014. This request includes an additional 5
days paid vacation per the Employee Relations Committee recommendation of March 7, 2014.
Mr. Wissel moved to approve, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion carried.
• Board approval of Resolution 2-2014 amending the Salary Resolution to reflect the increase in
the General Manager's salary.
Mr. Miller moved to approve, supported by Mr. Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
• Authorize the General Manager to purchase a 2015 Ford Explorer from the State Bid list in the
amount of $25,421.00. This purchase would replace Vehicle #10, a 2004 Ford Explorer with
93,000 miles. This purchase was previously approved in the budget.
This will be revisited on May 5, 2014
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• There were two recent power outages—one was caused by raccoons in a substation. The cause
of the second is unknown.
• The Employees are working to improve communications with the public.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: -None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
April 21,2014
Page 2
•-‘6471",
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.