HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-16-2010 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
FEBRUARY 16, 2010
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power & Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. February 16,
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. Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held February 1, 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 313,961.32
Investments Purchased From:
Depreciation Reserve Fund 8,400,000.00
Consumer Deposit Fund 450,000.00
Insurance Reserve Fund 1,332,000.00
Bond Reserve Fund 400,000.00
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 319,592.53
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 1,217.33
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 118,114.80
EFT Transfers: 82,149.13
Total Bills Not Paid: 150.167.47
Grand Total: $11,330,972.98
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
■ OPEN BIDS for a 2010 1/2-ton extended cab pickup truck for the Operations Department to
replace Unit#67, 2000 Chevy van with 35,000 miles as approved in the 2010 budget:
Mr. Parker moved to accept the Proof of Publication as submitted by Mr. Saum, supported by Mr.
Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Bids received were: Wetzel Ford $18,011 (includes $3000 trade-in)
Wetzel Chevrolet $20,928 (includes $3000 trade-in)
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.
NEW BUSINESS:
■ RESOLUTION NO. 1-2010 — A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3-2009, FIXING
THE NUMBER AND COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES
This Resolution would include the pay adjustment for the General Manager approved on
February 1, 2010. Mr. Miller moved to approve Resolution No. 1-2010, supported by Mr. Parker.
Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed 8-1. Dissenting was Mr. Elstro.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
■ There have been minor outages during the severe weather we have been experiencing. Mr.
Saum believes the tree trimming has been beneficial.
• There has been generation with Unit #2. Unit #1 has been down for Environmental Protection
Agency testing.
• Ms. Cruse-Nicholson and Mr. Quinn have indicated their interest in touring a facility in Kentucky
to gain insight on Alternative generation.
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
February 16,2010
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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