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FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
APRIL 5, 2010
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. April 5, 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: Assistant City Attorney Kim Vessels; General Manager Steve Saum; and City Clerk
Karen Chasteen.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held March 15, 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 646,246.68
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 299,473.19
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 49,425.99
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 252,093.78
EFT Transfers: 3,121,035.45
Total Bills Not Paid: 531.420.33
Grand Total: $4,395,507.86
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
■ OPEN BIDS FOR A FRONT-END LOADER for the Generating Station as approved in the
budget. This replaces a 1994 Volvo 150 currently not running with over 20,000 hours of use.
The budget line item is $330,000 for this replacement.
Mr. Parker moved to accept the Proof of Publication as presented by Mr. Saum, supported by Ms.
Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The following bids were opened:
Rudd Equipment Sales: $257,500.00-$15,000 Trade-In
Caterpillar: $254,666.55 (with Trade-In)
McDonald Machinery: $209,274.00 (with Trade-In)
McDonald Machinery: $204,873.00 (with Trade-In)
Holt Equipment Company: $273,200 (with Trade-In)
Brandeis: $235,331.00 (with Trade-In)
Mr. Quinn 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.
NEW BUSINESS:
• REQUEST TO RECEIVE 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 62,150 miles, as
previously approved in the budget.
Mr. Miller moved to authorize the General Manager to receive the bids, supported by Ms. Cruse-
Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
■ DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT/IMPA CONSENT LETTER:
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
April 5,2010
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Mr. Saum asked for approval to forward a letter requesting the Indiana Municipal Power Agency
to act as one entity in requesting a delay to submit information to the Indiana Utility Regulatory
Commission so the IURC can be better informed of the procedures already in place at RP&L.
Mr. Miller moved to approve this request, supported by Ms. Cruse-Nicholson. Upon a vote viva
voce,the motion passed 8-1. Dissenting was Mr. Elstro.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
■ Mr. Saum reminded the Board of the IMPA Orientation on May 14, 10 am -2 pm.
■ Harry Phillips and Messrs. Saum, Goodwin and Quinn will be meeting with the IURC on
Thursday,April 8.
■ RP&L is not generating at the present time due to mild weather.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None
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