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FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
March 5, 2012
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. March 5, 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, Don Winget, Larry Parker,
Misty Hollis, and Phil Quinn. Absent were Clayton Miller and Ron Oler.
Also present were: Gus Duke, Energy Director; Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk; and, Steve Saum
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ms. Hollis moved to amend the Minutes of February 21, 2012, Miscellaneous Business, paragraph 1, to
read:
Mr. Wissel reported the contract with the General Manager is not being offered for renewal. This
announcement serves as the 60-day notice required in the contract. A letter notifying Mr. Saum
of the non-renewal will be delivered immediately. Mr. Quinn moved to not renew the General
Manager's contract with Richmond Power and Light, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva
voce, the motion passed.
Mr.Winget seconded the motion. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion passed.
Mr. Parker moved to approve the amended minutes of the meeting held February 21, 2012, supported by
Mr. Quinn. 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 Mr.Winget. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Bills Already Paid:
Payroll and Deductions 309,000.21
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 1,072,960.00
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 115,201.62
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 174,524.85
EFT Transfers: 292,880.06
Total Bills Not Paid: 75.203.93
Grand Total: $1,690,720.97
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
• Board approval of the Interim General-Manager Per the recommendation*of Mr. Chidester, the
proposed contract with Kerry Vincent will be held for further review and will be retroactive when
approved.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• A Gap Analysis was conducted February 27/28—a Compliance document will be provided to the
Board in the next couple of weeks
• Mr. Duke reported there is a Green Power Electric Car owned by RP&L that seems to have
served its purpose. Alternative uses or disposal will be brought to the Board at a future meeting.
• The Common Wage Committee has met and set construction wages for the next 90 days
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
March 5,2012
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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.