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Home My Public Portal About04-15-2013 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT APRIL 15, 2013 The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. April 15, 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; Russell Davis, Mike Elstro & Gus Duke, Richmond Power and Light; Jeff Plasterer, Wayne County Councilor; Nancy Greene, Ivy Tech; Media and Sergeant-at-Arms. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meetings held March 18 and April 1, 2013, supported by Mr. Winget. 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 Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Bills Already Paid: Payroll and Deductions 300,674.92 Transfers from Cash Operating to: Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 339,583.18 Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 42,024.50 EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 168,620.96 EFT Transfers: 5,275,807.47 Total Bills Not Paid: 210.847.65 Grand Total: $6,000,316.76 STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None OLD BUSINESS: • Power Production Facilities Administrator: This is a consolidation of two positions—Assistant Administrator and Executive Assistant. Mr. Quinn moved to approve the position of Power Production Facilities Administrator, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. • Resolution No 3-2013 — Salary Amendment: This Resolution fixes the number of employees and compensation recognizing the new position and filling of Director of Power Production. Mr. Quinn moved to approve Resolution No. 3-2013, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a roll call vote, the motion carried 6-3. Dissenting was Mr. Elstro, Ms. Hollis and Ms. Cruse-Nicholson. • Award bid for a new 9-cubic vacuum excavator: Mr. French recommended awarding this contract to Best Equipment — VacCom Excavator in the amount of Two Hundred Eighty Nine Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Five Dollars and zero cents ($289,675.00). Mr. Quinn moved to approve this contract as recommended, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. NEW BUSINESS: • 4. Board Approval for GM to receive bids for tuck point and seal exterior of the Service Building. 5. Board approval for the GM to receive bids for the remodel of three offices,two bathrooms and a hallway. Mr. Parker moved to delete Items 4 & 5 from the Agenda, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion passed. REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER: • The APPA Conference will be held in Nashville, Tennessee June 16-19. Board members were urged to contact Mr. French if able to attend. • Thank you for the opportunity to meet with the Board the 4th Monday of each month. There is an exception in May—the meeting will be the 2nd Monday. RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes April 15,2013 Page 2 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business and a motion duly made,the meeting was adjourned. Bruce Wissel, Chairperson ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC City Clerk A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.