HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-07-2011 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
MARCH 7, 2011
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. March 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, Bing Welch,
Larry Parker, Diana Pappin, Bob Goodwin and Phil Quinn.
Also present were: Randy Baker, RP&L Corporate Services Director; Walt Chidester, City Attorney;
Karen Chasteen, City Clerk; Bobby Farris, Fire Inspector; Jim Hair, Misty Hollis, Dave Stidham, Ron Oler
and Mike Bennett.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held March 7, 2011, 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 309,331.92
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 1,051,885.96
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 86,838.79
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 123,860.06
EFT Transfers: 77,115.84
Total Bills Not Paid: 99,855.73
Grand Total: $1,501,168.18
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE:
Mr. Elstro reported there is no new business.
OLD BUSINESS:
• Award bid on constructing a new Storeroom building as previously approved in the budget.
Mr. Baker recommended all bids be rejected.
Mr. Parker moved to accept Mr. Baker's recommendation, supported by Mr. Quinn. Upon a vote
viva voce, the motion passed.
• Open bids on a transformer for the White Water Valley Generating Station:
Mr. Parker moved to accept the Proof of Publication as presented, supported by Mr. Welch.
Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The following bids were submitted:
1. ADB (South Boston, VA) $707,252.00
2. Pennsylvania Transformer Tech (Pennsylvania) $710,824.00
3. Virginia Transformer Corp (Roanoke, VA) $741,885.00
4. WEQ Electric Corp (Duluth, IA) $648,312.00
5. Niagara Transformer Corp. (Buffalo, NY) $896,675.00
6. Waukesha Electronic Systems (Waukesha, WI) $726,292.00
7. Delta Star(Lynchburg, VA) $740,275.00
Mr. Quinn moved to refer bids on a transformer to the General Manager for tabulation, evaluation,
and recommendation, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. .
• Open proposals for EFW partnerships.
Mr. Miller moved to accept the Proof of Publication as presented, supported by Mr. Welch. Upon
a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The following proposal was submitted:
Cate Street Capital
Mr. Miller moved to refer proposals for EFW partnerships to the General Manager for evaluation
and recommendation, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS: There was no new business.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
Mr. Saum reported:
■ Board meeting on March 28 at 6:00 pm to discuss the Annual Report
■ Whitewater substation has not been generating due to the recent mild weather
• Legislative Rally hosted by IMPA on March 22
• Mr. Saum attended the American Public Power Association meeting in Washington, D.C. and met
with Reps Pence and Coats and Sen. Lugar.
A Press Release by the Indiana Municipal Power Agency re the Demand Site Management Project was
distributed to Board members
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: There was no Miscellaneous Business.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeti s adjour ed.
Bruce Wissel, Chairperson
ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk