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FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
AUGUST 6, 2012
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. August 6, 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, General Manager; Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk; Mike Elstro, Line Supervisor; Gus Duke; Chris Hardie; Danny Sexton, AFSCME 1792; Monica
Burns, Wayne County Councilor; and, Russell Davis.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of July 16 were held for approval until August 20, 2012.
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 308,834.09
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 419,017.09
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 178,318.89
EFT Transfers: 4,035,560.13
Total Bills Not Paid: 335.817.35
Grand Total: $4,290,909.77
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
111 OLD BUSINESS:
A. Open bids on a 3/4 ton pick up truck:
Mr., Parker moved to accept and file the Proof of Publication as presented by the General
Manager, supported by Mr. Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Bids received:
Bloomington Ford - $30,423.58
Altec Industries - $40,348.00
Wetzel—Ford - $30,887.00
Wetzel—Chevrolet - $32,053.00
Alternate - $20,957.00
Smedley Chevrolet - $31,203.50
Mr. Quinn moved to refer bids on a pick up truck to the General Manager for evaluation,
tabulation, and recommendation, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion
passed.
B. Award bid on the fuel storage tanks:
Mr. Winget moved to award the bid on fuel storage tanks to Reliable Construction Services as
recommended by Mr. Vincent, supported by Ms. Cruse-Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce,the
motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS: None
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• Still working with Black and Veatch re generating plant
• Not generating at the present time
• 5-peak goal has been met in 2012
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
August 6,2012
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■ An Executive Session has been schedule for August 10, 6 PM, at RP&L. This meeting is for a
follow up interview with a General Manager candidate.
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.