HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-06-2013 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
MAY 6, 2013
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. May 6, 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 meeting held April 15, 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 606,898.37
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 446,283.18
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 96,090.29
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 339,681.03
EFT Transfers: 685,405.75
Total Bills Not Paid: 250.619.23
Grand Total: $1,744,705.79
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Parker moved to strike the request for Board approval to receive bids for the remodel of three offices,
two bathrooms and a hallway, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion passed.
• Mr. French requested Board approval for the to receive bids for tuck point and seal exterior of the
Service Building as approved in the budget.
Mr.Winget moved to authorize the General Manger to receive bids, supported by Mr. Oler. Upon
a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• Messrs. French and Quinn toured the plant and mine at Prairie State. This visit provided
information which enhances the relationship with Richmond Power and Light.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
• The Environmental Protection Agency has determined that fly ash is not a harmful by-product.
There is discussion with the Sanitary District relative to the disposal locally.
111 • There will be a meeting of the Board on Monday, May 13, 7 PM, in the Service Building at RP&L.
The topics of discussion will be Strategic planning; Cost of Service study and rate design; and,
Parallax Systems.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeti'• , - adjourned.
Bruce Wissel, Chairper on
ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.