HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-18-2011 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
JANUARY 18, 2011
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power & Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. January 18,
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 special meeting for the election of officers and the
regular meeting held January 4, 2011, supported by Ms. Pappin. 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 322,534.13
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 2,434,817.30
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 7,498.31
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 131,376.30
EFT Transfers: 3,231,006.84
Total Bills Not Paid: 200.871.32
Grand Total: $6,065,351.60
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Saum requested approval to receive bids on a new transformer for the Whitewater Valley Generating
Station as approved in the budget.
Mr. Welch moved to authorize the General Manager to receive bids, supported by Ms. Cruse-Nicholson.
Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• Harry Phillips and Mr. Saum will be on PI Live January 20 to discussion the proposed gasification
process.
• Generation has been constant for approximately six weeks.
■ There are several contractors interested in bidding on the new storeroom.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
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