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FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
SEPTEMBER 16, 2013
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. September 16,
2013 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson Wissel presided.
ROLL CALL:
Present were: Howard "Jack" Elstro, Bruce Wissel, Clayton Miller, Don Winget, Misty Hollis, Ron Oler and
Phil Quinn. Absent were Kelley Cruse-Nicholson and Larry Parker.
Also present were: James French, General Manager; Kenyatta Cox, Assistant City Attorney; Russell
Davis, Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Karen Chasteen, City Clerk; Media and Sergeant-at-Arms.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ms. Hollis moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held September 3, 2013, supported by Mr. Oler.
Upon a vote viva voce,the motion passed.
APPROVAL OF BILLS, INVESTMENTS AND TRANSFERS:
Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Mr. Winget moved to approve the following bills for
payment, supported by Ms. Hollis. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Bills Already Paid:
Payroll and Deductions 301,380.03
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 93,242.42
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 2,316.50
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 170,034.87
EFT Transfers: 4,512,574.26
Total Bills Not Paid: 120.457.66
Grand Total: $4,859,936.00
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: The request for Street Lights in a section of Oak Park has been
submitted to the Board of Public Works and Safety.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
• IBEW Local 1395 Contract: This proposed contract reflects a change in health insurance from
Self-Insured to Fully Insured by Blue Cross/Blue Shield and there are significant enhancements
to the retirement/pension program. The revisions reduce costs by approximately $300,000.00
annually.
• The 2012 Annual Fiscal Report was distributed.
• The Strategic Plan dated August 30, 2013 was presented. The new Mission Statement and
Vision Statement are:
Mission: Richmond Power and Light provides reliable, low cost energy and technology services
in a customer focused, environmentally responsible, safety conscious manner.
Vision: Richmond Power and Light will maintain financial stability and be innovative in meeting
the needs of our customers and employees while striving to treat them with Respect, Trust,
Honesty and Integrity.
111 Mr. Quinn moved to accept the Statements as recommended by Mr. French, supported by Mr.
Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• Mr. French outlined the cross-training program being implemented.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Mr. Chidester introduced Ms. Cox to the Board. She is the attorney responsible for RP&L legal matters.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
September 16,2013
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Bruce Wissel, Chairper n
ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.