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FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
APRIL 1, 2013
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. April 1, 2013 in
the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson Wissel presided.
ROLL CALL:
111 Present were: Howard "Jack" Elstro, Kelley Cruse-Nicholson, Bruce Wissel, Clayton Miller, Don Winget,
Larry Parker, Misty Hollis and Ron Oler. Absent was Phil Quinn.
Also present were: James French, General Manager; Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Karen Chasteen,,City
Clerk; Frank Devito; Russell Davis, Mike Elstro, RP&L Line Supervisor; Media and Sergeant-at-Arms.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ms. Hollis moved to amend the minutes of the meeting held March 18, 2013 to include the following under
Report by General Manager: Ms. Hollis moved to hold Board approval of a Power Production Facilities
Administrator and Board approval of Resolution 3-2013 A resolution amending Resolution 1-2013, Fixing
the Number and Compensation of Employees, until an Executive Session scheduled for April 10, 2013,
supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
This motion was supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The minutes of the March 18, 2013 meeting will be held until April 15, 2013 to be presented for approval.
APPROVAL OF BILLS, INVESTMENTS AND TRANSFERS:
Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Mr. Parker 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 298,389.92
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 103,267.94
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 35,320.70
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 184,911.85
EFT Transfers: 73,882.56
Total Bills Not Paid: 188.812.20
Grand Total: $514,761.47
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
• BID OPENING: Mr. Parker moved to accept and file the Proof of Publication to accept bids
for a new 9 cubic yard vacuum excavator, supported by Mr.Winget. Upon a vote viva voce,
the motion passed.
The following bids for a new 9 cubic yard vacuum excavator unit as pre-approved in the
budget were received:
Best Equipment Company = $289,675.00
Ram Vac a) HX9 = $336,598.00
b) HX6 = $292,903.00
Mr. Miller moved to refer bids on a new yard vacuum to the General Manager for tabulation,
evaluation and recommendation, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
None
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• Richmond Power and Light competed in the APPA Lineman Rodeo and provided four judges.
The focus of the Rodeo is lineman safety.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
April 1,2013
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There will be an Executive Session on April 10, 2013, 7:00 PM at the plant.
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.