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FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power & Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. February 1,
2010 in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson Welch presided.
ROLL CALL:
Present were: Kelley Cruse-Nicholson, Bruce Wissel, Clayton Miller, Bing Welch, Larry Parker, Diana
Pappin, Bob Goodwin and Phil Quinn. Absent was Howard "Jack" Elstro.
Also present were: General Manager Steve Saum; Walt Chidester, City Attorney; Karen Chasteen, City
Clerk; Monica Burns, Deputy City Clerk; Pat Welch; Kristi Bowen and Brian Welch.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Miller moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held January 19, 2009, supported by Mr. Quinn.
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 317,876.69
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 246,219.04
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 38,724.42
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 118,219.12
EFT Transfers: 599,945.86
Total Bills Not Paid: 233,506.81
Grand Total: $1,318,053.70
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE:
None
OLD BUSINESS:
BID AWARD for two 13-inch capacity disc chippers (rebid from December 21, 2009 Board Meeting):
Mr. Parker moved to accept the Proof of Publication, supported by Mr. Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion passed.
Mr. Wissel moved to award the bid to Altec in the amount of$30,357 for each chipper with a trade in of
$4,500 per unit. This motion was supported by Ms. Cruse-Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Saum requested authorization to receive bids for a 2010 half-ton extended cab pickup truck for the
Operations Department to replace Unit#67, a 2000 Chevrolet van with 35,000 as approved in the budget.
Mr. Miller moved to authorize Mr. Saum to receive the bids, supported by Ms. Cruse-Nicholson. Upon a
vote viva voce, the motion passed.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• Generation has been decreased due to warmer weather in the past few weeks. Generator No. 2
has been idle the past two weeks.
• Mr. Saum needs the names of interested Board members for the alternative generation tour in
Kentucky and the APPA National Conference as soon as possible.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
The Personnel Committee reported on the annual review of the General Manager and recommended a
3% raise for 2010. Mr. Wissel moved to approve the increase in salary, supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a
vote viva voce,the motion passed 8-1. Dissenting was Mr. Quinn.
ADJOURNMENT:
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
February 1,2010
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There being no further business and a motion duly made,the meeting was adjourned.
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I ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk