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FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. September 19,
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.
Also present were: Steve Saum, General Manager; Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Gus Duke, RP&L;
Karen Chasteen, City Clerk; Joyce Carr; Monica Burns; Ron Christopher; Bob & Margaret Wotherspoon;
Ron Oler; Chris Hardie and Misty Hollis.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held September 6, 2011, supported by Mr.
Miller. 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: $326,899.46
Miscellaneous Pre Paid Invoices: $1,146,660.02
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: $ 8,202.15
Total Prepaid Invoices: $1,481,761.63
Less EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: $ 132,890.35
Total Prepaid Invoices: $1,348,871.28
Total EFT Transfers: $3,199,958.46
Total Prepaids plus EFT Transfers: $4,548,829.74
Total Bills Not Paid: 289,023.17
Grand Total $4,837,852.91
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
• Telephone System: A summary of options for a"person" answering the telephone at Richmond
Power& Light in lieu of an automated system was reviewed by the Board. Mr. Elstro moved to
hire a full time employee and attempt to negotiate a lower wage with the Union, supported by Mr.
Parker. The motion carried with an 8-0 roll call vote.
NEW BUSINESS:
• Request authorization to receive bids on a new 2011/12 backyard Mini Derrick as pre-approved in
the budget. Replaces a 1987 and a 1997 mini derrick with 4563 hours and 1652 hours
respectively.
Mr. Miller moved to authorize the General Manager to receive bids on a new 2011/12 Mini Derrick
as previously approved in the budget, supported by Ms. Cruse-Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce,
the motion passed.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• Generation is down—it is a soft market and there has been mild weather
• Stack test has been completed—still do not have results
• Budget meetings will be held November 10 and 14, 6 PM at RP&L
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNMENT: -
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
September 19,2011
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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.