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FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. September 20,
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: General Manager Steve Saum, City Attorney Walt Chidester and City Clerk Karen
Chasteen.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Miller moved to approve the minutes of September 7, 2010 with the following amendment:
INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION DEMAND RESPONSE: There was some
discussion but nothing major at this time.
STATEWIDE DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT: RP&L should know the third and fourth party
administrators in the next week or so.
This motion was supported by Ms. Cruse-Nicholson. Upon a vote vive 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 313,253.04
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 904,147.45
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 22,921.07
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 122,593.95
EFT Transfers: 2,190,449.65
Total Bills Not Paid: 236,806.85
Grand Total: $3,544,984.11
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Saum requested authorization to receive bids for a new trencher for the Line Department to replace a
1991 Ditchwitch trencher, as previously approved in the budget.
Mr. Parker moved to grant this authorization, supported by Mr. Wissel. Upon a vote vive voce, the motion
passed.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
■ Generation has ceased in September due to mild weather •
• The Demand Side Meeting with the Indiana Municipal Power Agency will be scheduled soon.
• Reminder—meeting to discuss Building Study will be September 27.
• Several bids have been received for investments.
• Lighting has been installed on South 9th Street illuminating the Hoagy Carmichael mural.
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 20,2010
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Bi Welch, hairperson
ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk