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FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
DECEMBER 3, 2012
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power & Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. December 3,
2012 in the Council Chambers in 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: Kerry Vincent, Interim General Manager; Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Karen
Chasteen, City Clerk; Mike Elstro, Transmission Distribution Manager; Russell Davis; and, Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ms. Hollis moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held November 19, 2012, 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. 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 289,485.19
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 326,476.28
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 61,393.43
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 163,492.31
EFT Transfers: 244,485.19
Total Bills Not Paid: 119,372.26
Grand Total: $ 877,720.04
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE:
None
OLD BUSINESS:
■ OPEN BIDS FOR A 50' TELESCOPIC ARTICULATING BOOM TRUCK TO REPLACE A 2002
GMC:
The following bids were received:
Utility Truck Equipment, Inc. $ 116,450.00 Trade In - $10,000.00
Pearson Ford $ 182,981.00
Altec $ 159,951.00 Trade In - $ 9,000.00
Mr. Miller moved to refer these bids to the Interim General Manager for tabulation, evaluation and
recommendation, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
• AWARD BID ON A 3/4 TON, 2 WHEEL-DRIVE SERVICE TRUCK:
Mr. Winget moved to award this bid to Advantage Ford (Connersville, IN) in the amount of Twenty
Five Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Two Dollars and zero cents ($25,282.00) with trade
allowance, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
• AWARD BID FOR RENT ON TWENTY EIGHT (28)ACRES OF FARM LAND:
Mr. Kerry recommended awarding this bid to Lone Willow Farm (Modoc, IN) in the amount of Six
Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Four Dollars and zero cents ($6,354.00) annually for a term of
three years. Mr. Parker moved to approve as recommended, supported by Mr. Oler. The motion
carried with an 8-0 voice vote. Mr. Winget recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest.
NEW BUSINESS:
• APPROVAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS
LOCAL 1395 CONTRACT:
Union members accepted a one-year contract on July 28, 2012. Mr. Quinn moved to approve
this contract, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
December 3,2012
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REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
■ Progress is being made on the fuel tank installation.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
ruce Wissel, Chairperson
ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.