HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-02-2011 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
MAY 2, 2011
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. May 2, 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, Bing Welch,
Larry Parker, Diana Pappin, Bob Goodwin and Phil Quinn.
Also present were: Steve Saum, General Manager; Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held April 18, supported by Mr. Goodwin. 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.
Bills Already Paid:
Payroll and Deductions 321,855.20
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 263,124.38
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 60,111.96
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 141,463.33
EFT Transfers: 126,138.16
Total Bills Not Paid: 273,474.50
Grand Total: $903,240.87
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
• Open bids on a 2011 %ton extended cab pickup truck to replace Unit#37;A 1997 pick up truck
with 99,991 miles. (To be left in the car pool)
Ms. Cruse-Nicholson moved to accept the Proof of Publication as submitted by Mr. Saum.
Supported by Ms. Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Bids were received as follows:
Wetzel Ford—250 Supercab $26,309 + $2,000 trade in
Wetzel Ford—Chevy Silverado $26,990 + $2,000 trade in
Fuller Ford (Cincinnati, OH)
F250 extended cab $25,131
Mr. Quinn moved to refer the bids to the General Manager for tabulation, evaluation and
recommendation, supported by Ms. Cruse-Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
• Authorize the General Manager to receive bids on constructing a new storeroom building as
approved in the budget.
Mr. Welch moved to rebid this project, supported by Mr. Goodwin. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion passed.
• RATE ANALYSIS: A copy of an analysis of the Impact on Retail Rates from a Change in
Operations was distributed to the Board. Mr. Saum reported the Energy From Waste project will
delay rate increases. If there is no change in the process, a 5-6% increase would be necessary
immediately.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• Unit No. 1 Is still generating but will be turned off this week.
• Hodgin Road will be energized this week.
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
May 2,2011
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• The IAMA Conference will be held next week.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None
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.