HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-01-2010 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
MARCH 1, 2010
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. March 1, 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 Deputy City Clerk
Monica Burns.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held February 16, 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 323,422.03
Investments Purchased From:
Bond Reserve Fund 350,000.00
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 961,713.33
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 35,178.76
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 119,868.19
EFT Transfers: 3,716,778.65
Total Bills Not Paid: 155.457.69
Grand Total: $5,422,782.27
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
• AWARD BID: 2010 half-ton extended cab pickup truck for the Operations Department:
Mr. Saum recommended awarding this bid to Wetzel Ford in the amount of Eighteen Thousand
Eleven Dollars and zero cents ($18,011.00). This includes a Three Thousand Dollar ($3,000)
trade in allowance. Mr. Parker moved to approve Mr. Saum's recommendation, supported by Mr.
Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
• OPEN BIDS: Transformer for the Hodgin Road Substation:
Mr. Wissel moved to accept the Proof of Publication as submitted by Mr. Saum, supported by Ms.
Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Bids were received as follows:
General Electric $ 850,000.00
Pennsylvania Transformer $ 877,468.00
Wesco $1,302,360.00
Walkashah $ 968,855.00
Semons $ 958,000.00
Pepco Professional Electronics $ 723,000.00
Delta Star $ 949,750.00
Mr. Wissel moved to refer the above-listed bids to the General Manager for tabulation, evaluation
and recommendation, supported by Mr. Goodwin. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
• Mr. Saum requested to receive bids on an Architectural study for a possible building expansion as
approved in the budget. Mr. Quinn moved to authorize the General Manager to request these
bids, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
• DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT: The Indiana Municipal Power Agency and the Indiana Utility
Regulatory Commission is proposing to bring a third party into our community, go door to door,
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and see if that residents wants to do something with Demand Side Management. This could
include using energy efficient light bulbs, install new windows, add insulation, etc. IMPA would
then be charged for this work. The IURC would then hire a firm to audit the work the third-party
completed. Mr. Parker moved to schedule a meeting on Monday, March 8, 6:00 PM in the
Council Chambers to discuss options available to RP&L, supported by Ms. Pappin. Upon a vote
viva voce, the motion passed.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
■ A visit to Prairie State has been scheduled for May 20, 2010 and Triple County on September 28.
• The Environmental Protection Agency posted their meeting until March 12.
• The trip to Washington D.C.went well.
• There has been generation on Unit 2 all of February and Unit 1 half of the month.
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