HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-20-2009 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, SERVING AS A BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR
THE RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT PLANT
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2009
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana, serving as a Board in charge of the operations of
the Richmond Power & Light Plant met in regular session at 7 p.m. April 20, 2009 in the Council
Chambers in the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson Quinn 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Board member Pappin moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held March 30, 2009, supported by
Board member Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed. Board member Miller moved to
approve the minutes of the meeting held April 6, 2009, supported by Board member Cruse-Nicholson.
Upon a vote viva voce,the motion passed.
APPROVAL OF BILLS, INVESTMENTS AND TRANSFERS:
Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Board member Pappin moved to approve the following
bills for payment, supported by Board member Goodwin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Bills Already Paid:
Payroll and Deductions 319,565.42
Investments Purchased From:
Depreciation Reserve Fund
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 247,796.84
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 4,531.71
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: -122,358.38
EFT Transfers: 3,963,210.05
Total Bills Not Paid: 1.291.372.90
Grand Total: $5,704,118.54
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
• RESOLUTION NO.2-2009 -A RESOLUTION ON GLOBAL WARMING AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Presented by General Manager, Steve Saum, this Resolution states the Board of Richmond
Power and Light is concerned about the rising cost of electricity and the financial impact of
potential climate change policy on its citizens and requests the citizens of Richmond, Indiana to
contact our members of Congress to support a CO2 policy emphasizing solutions to mitigate CO2
and to avoid undue tax burdens imposed on the consumer.
Board member Pappin moved to amend Resolution No. 2-2009,fifth Whereas to read:
WHEREAS, the Board of Richmond Power and Light supports a policy promoting technological
and natural carbon control solutions., supported by Board member Miller. Upon a vote viva voce,
the motion passed.
Board member Wissel moved to adopt Resolution No. 2-2009 as amended, supported by Board
member Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
• The State Board of Accounts has asked if RP&L wants a full Audit or an Audit Report. It was
the consensus of the Board to have a full Audit.
• Entry Sign: The design and cost of the new sign is still being evaluated.
NEW BUSINESS:
• BIDS FOR AN HYBRID SUV TO REPLACE UNIT 48, a 2002 Buick Century with 59,734 miles,
which will be placed in the car pool
Board member Welch moved to authorize the General Manager to receive bids on a 2009 Hybrid
SUV, supported by Board member Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• No. 2 turbine has been rebalanced by General Electric
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
April 20,2009
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■ Bobby Crye, Chris Cox and Mr. Saum will be meeting with the Environmental Protection Agency
to resolve issues relative to RP&L
■ Mr. Saum reiterated that street lights are consistently being checked by RP&L personnel and
outages investigated when reported by citizens
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
it Quinn, Chairperson
ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk