HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-20-2013 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
MAY 20, 2013
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. May 20, 2013
in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson Wissel 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. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meetings held May 6 & 13, 2013, supported by Ms.
Hollis. 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 301,979.62
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 167,046.83
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 80,391.82
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 168,316.85
EFT Transfers: 5,187,961.91
Total Bills Not Paid: 77.946.87
Grand Total: $5,647,010.20
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
• STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION:
Ms. Hollis moved to authorize the General Manager to contract Prime Group for a Strategic
Planning Session, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
• DELEGATE FOR AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION:
Mr.Winget moved to appoint General Manager Jim French as RP&L's voting delegate for APPA,
supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion passed.
• AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS:
Mr. Miller moved to authorize the General Manager to receive bids for the remodel of three
offices,two bathrooms and a hallway, supported by Ms. Cruse-Nicholson. Upon a vote viva
voce, the motion passed.
Mr. French noted the internal electric will be done in-house.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• There was some vandalism at the Johnson Street Transformer. The cost to repair will be 111
approximately$140,000.00. This work is covered by insurance.
• Beginning with July billings, the Energy Cost Adjustment will reduce electric rates for the three
summer months.
• The first meeting regarding cost of service and rate study has been held.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
None
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
May 20,2013
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
Bruce Wissel, Chairperson
A EST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.