HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-19-2010 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
APRIL 19, 2010
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. April 19, 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 and Phil Quinn. Absent was Bob Goodwin.
Also present were: City Attorney Walt Chidester, Gus Duke of RP&L and City Clerk Karen Chasteen.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held April 5, 2010, 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. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion passed.
Bills Already Paid:
Payroll and Deductions 316,449.56
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 968,180.98
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 2,498.53
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 124,750.97
EFT Transfers: 3,053,334.76
Total Bills Not Paid: 325.037.29
Grand Total: $4,540,750.15
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
■ AWARD BID ON A NEW FRONT-END LOADER FOR THE GENERATING STATION:
Mr. Duke recommended awarding the bid to McDonald Machinery Company in the amount of
Two Hundred Four Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Three Dollars and zero cents
($204,873.00)which includes a trade-in of$15,000.
Mr. Miller moved to award this bid as recommended, supported by Ms. Cruse-Nicholson. The
motion passed with an 8-0 roll call vote.
• OPEN BIDS on a 2010 4-wheel drive super cab pickup truck with Utility Service body for the
Meter Department to replace Unit#55, a 1994 van with 62,510 miles.
Mr. Miller moved to accept and file the Proof of Publication as presented by Mr. Saum, supported
by Mr.Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Bids received were:
Wetzel Ford/Mercury: $43,950 (includes$1,000 trade-in)
Wetzel Chevrolet: $44,631 (includes$1,000 trade-in)
Altec Industries: $47,981 (no trade-in amount)
Mr. Wissel 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.
• AWARD BIDS ON THE HODGIN ROAD TRANSFORMER:
Mr. Duke recommended awarding the bid to Pennsylvania Transformer Technology in the amount
of Nine Hundred Thirty One Thousand Seven Hundred Five Dollars and zero cents
($931,705.00). There is a 26-30 week delivery time.
This matter was held until the May 3 meeting at which time information about each received bid
and a summary of the recommendation will be presented.
NEW BUSINESS:
None
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
April 19,2010
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REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• No generation at this time
• Work session at RP&L Service Building on April 26, 7 PM
• Narrowed the potential dates for the Generation visit to Kentucky to May 5 or 6
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
• Mr. Welch encouraged members to attend the Indiana Municipal Power Agency workshop of May
14.
• Mr. Quinn reviewed the April 8 meeting with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission regarding
the demand Site Management. A complete report of that meeting will be distributed to all Board
members.
• It was the consensus of the Board to have bids listed in the Agenda when there is an award
recommended.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
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ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk