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FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power & Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. November 7,
2011 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, Larry Parker,
Diana Pappin, Bob Goodwin and Phil Quinn. Absent was Bing Welch.
Also present were: Steve Saum, General Manager; Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk; Dan Stamper, Carroll Electric; Greg Darwin; Chris Hardie; Ron Oler; Mike Bennett; and Larry
Christian, Rural/Metro Corporation; Greg Drennen and Darvin Lemmon..
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held October 17, 2011, supported by Ms. Cruse-
Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
APPROVAL OF BILLS, INVESTMENTS AND TRANSFERS:
Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Ms. Pappin moved to approve the following bills for
payment, supported by Mr. Goodwin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Payroll: • S - • $ 317,1'15.85
Miscellaneous Pre Paid Invoices: $1,276,537.19
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: $ 4,074.01
Total Prepaid Invoices: $1,597,727.05
Less EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: $ (126,784.52)
Total Prepaid Invoices: $1,470,942.53
Total EFT Transfers: $ 106,510.72
Total Prepaids plus EFT Transfers: $1,577,453.25
Total Bills Not Paid: 250,863.28
Grand Total: $1,828,316.53
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE:
• Mr. Miller presented a petition to install street lights. Mr. Elstro accepted the request but noted no
street lights are being installed until the City budget can support them.
OLD BUSINESS:
• Mr. Parker moved to revoke the bid award to Smarelli General Contractor, Inc. for the remodeling
of RP&L's building and offices, supported by Mr. Miller. This topic will be discussed at the Budget
Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
• Mr. Saum requested authorization to receive bids on a 2012 Digger Derrick as approved in the
budget. Mr. Miller moved to approve, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion passed.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• Generation is at half load at the present time.
• Scheduled meetings are:
November 9—Executive Session
November 10—Budget Meeting
• The brick on the building at the Whitewater Valley generating station is deteriorating. The cost is
lower than budget. Mr. Saum will be evaluating the experience of contractors.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made,the meeting was adjourned.
RP&I,—Board of Directors Minutes
November 7, 2011
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Bruce Wissel, Chairperson
ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk