HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-17-2012 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
JANUARY 17, 2012
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power & Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. January 17,
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: Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Steve Saum, General Manager; and, Karen Chasteen,
City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Miller moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting and Regular Meeting held January 3,
2012, supported by Mr. Parker. 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 326,639.80
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 2,298,051.99
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 10,206.42
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 185,909.38
EFT Transfers: 2,566,453.90
Total Bills Not Paid: 203.980.70
Grand Total: $5,219,423.27
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
• AWARD BID on a new 2012 Digger Derrick to replace Unit#4 as pre-approved in the budget:
The bids were:
Dueco-$175,070.00 less Trade in $14,000.00 = $161,070.00
Altec-$181,188.00 less Trade in $14,000.00 = $167,188.00
After all options and delivery time were reviewed with the Law Department and evaluated, Mr.
Saum recommended awarding the bid to Altec in the amount of$167,188.
Mr. Miller moved to accept Mr. Saum's recommendation, supported by Mr. Winget. Upon a vote
viva voce, the motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS: None
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• RP&L will be continuing with Clean Air Interstate Regulations until further notice.
• The Chamber of Commerce annual dinner will be January 20.
• Indiana Association of Cities and Towns is hosting a Legislative Rally February 15-17.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
2012 Committee assignments are as follows:
Finance Comm. Parker
Finance Comm. Hollis
Finance Comm. Winget
Employee Relations Wissel
Employee Relations Elstro
Employee Relations Miller
Street Lighting Elstro
Street Lighting Cruse-Nicholson
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
January 17,2012
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Tele-Com (Parallax) Winget
Tele-Com (Parallax) Quinn
Tele-Com (Parallax) Hollis
Tele-Com (Parallax) Oler
Negotiations Committee Parker
Negotiations Committee Quinn
Negotiations Committee Miller
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.