HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-02-2012 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
JULY 2, 2012
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. July 2, 2012 in
the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson Wissel presided.
ROLL CALL:
Present were: Kelley Cruse-Nicholson, Bruce Wissel, Clayton Miller, Don Winget, Larry Parker, Misty .
Hollis, Ron Oler and Phil Quinn. Absent was Howard "Jack" Elstro.
Also present were: Kerry Vincent, General Manager; Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk; Mike Elstro, RP&L Line Supervisor.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held June 4, 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. 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 $ 617,165.07
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 424,177.35
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 75,062.18
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 355,307.05
EFT Transfers: 4,283,395.97
Total Bills Not Paid: 470.031.20
Grand Total: $ 5,514,524.76
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
• REPLACEMENT OF A TRUCK(Unit#13):
Mr. Elstro reported the engine was replaced to increase the trade-in value. Mr. Miller moved to
table this matter until July 16, supported by Ms. Cruse-Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
• AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS ON A TRUCK ( Unit#38):
Unit #38 was totaled in an automobile accident and Mr. Kerry requested permission to receive
bids on a replacement. Mr. Winget moved to authorize Mr. Kerry to receive the bids, supported
by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• Fuel Tank bids have been let. They will be opened July 16.
• RP&L has been generating due to extreme weather.
• RP&L signed an agreement with the City on June 15 to the billing for the Sanitary
District sewer charges. This will be in affect later this year.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
• Mr. Parker asked about phone procedures during outages. Mr. Elstro assured him the system is
not automated.
• Mr. Wissel reported on the APPA conference attended by Messrs. Parker, Quinn, Wissel and Ms.
Hollis. Several pertinent issues were discussed.
• There will be an Executive Session July 10, 5:30 pm at the plant. This is to discuss personnel
issues (General Manager).
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
July 2,2012
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
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:ruce Wissel, Chairperson
ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, I C, M C
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.