HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-02-2009 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power & Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. November 2,
2009 in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson Quinn presided.
ROLL CALL:
Present were: Howard "Jack" Elstro, Bruce Wissel, Clayton Miller, Bing Welch, Larry Parker, Diana
Pappin, Bob Goodwin and Phil Quinn. Absent was Kelley Cruse-Nicholson.
Also present were: General Manager Steve Saum, City Attorney Walt Chidester and City Clerk Karen
Chasteen.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Miller moved to approve the minutes of the meetings held October 19 and 26, 2009, supported by Mr.
Welch. 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 311,985.43
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 314,778.66
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 4,755.01
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 124,843.38
EFT Transfers: 125,216.40
Total Bills Not Paid: 127.176.17
Grand Total: $759,068.29
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
• BID AWARD: Three bids were received for a 4-door, 4-wheel drive vehicle for the T&D
Superintendent at the October 19 meeting:
■ Wetzel Chevrolet Ford Mercury-$29,953.00;
■ Studebaker-$35,100.00; and
■ Wetzel Chevrolet Ford Mercury- $31,457.00. (This bid was received in a timely manner
but was overlooked when bids were opened publicly at the October 19 meeting.)
Mr. Miller moved to award the bid to Wetzel in the amount of$29,953, supported by Mr. Goodwin.
Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS: None
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• Mr. Saum reminded the Board of the Budget meeting on November 5, 6:00 PM at Richmond
Power and Light.
• RP&L has been generating for the past three weeks.
• Mr. Saum invited Board members to tour the Whitewater Generating Station to view the process
"first hand".
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
Phil Quinn, Chairperson
ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk