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FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
OCTOBER 18, 2010
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power & Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. October 18,
2010 in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson Welch 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; and Karen Chasteen,
City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held October 4, 2010, 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.
Bills Already Paid:
Payroll and Deductions 309,544.81
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 99,473.84
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 1,942.95
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 120,349.30
EFT Transfers: 2,246,219.25
Total Bills Not Paid: 186.534.07
Grand Total: $2,723,365.62
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
■ BID AWARD: Mr. Saum recommended Ditchwitch Midwest be awarded the bid for a mini
trencher for the Line Department. A new trencher was bid at $52,374 with trade-in. Mr. Saum
recommended the purchase of the demonstration model, which includes a trailer,for$49,317.
Mr. Miller moved to accept Mr. Saum's recommendation, supported by Ms. Cruse-Nicholson.
The motion was approved with a 9-0 roll call vote.
NEW BUSINESS: None
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• The 2011 Salary Resolution was distributed for review. The next Budget meting will be
November 8 at 6:00 P.M.
• The last delivery of coal for the year will be next week.
• Mr. Saum asked for an RSVP for the Legislative Rally in Washington, D.C. in February, 2011.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
Bing Welch, Chairperson
ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk