HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-16-2009 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, SERVING AS A BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR
THE RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT PLANT
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 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. March 16, 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 Wissel moved to amend the March 2, 2009 minutes, STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE,
second bullet, to delete the last sentence, supported by Board member Parker. Upon a vote viva voce,
the motion passed. Board member Pappin moved to approve the minutes as amended of the meeting
held 2, 2009, supported by Board member Goodwin. 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 Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Bills Already Paid:
Payroll and Deductions 318,041.43
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 357,715.47
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 1,648.67
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: -124,284.57
EFT Transfers: 83,585.22
Total Bills Not Paid: 1.422.829.43
Grand Total: $2,059,535.34
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
• BID AWARD:
Randy Baker, representing the General Manager, recommended awarding the bid to replace Unit
#2 to Wetzel Ford Mercury in the amount of$19,913. Board member Wissel moved to approve
Mr. Baker's recommendation, supported by Board member Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
• PARALLAX:
Rich Cody, Parallax General Manager, reported a principal payment of $16,594.98 was paid to
Richmond Power and Light in February.
• SIGNAGE FOR THE 2000 U.S.27 SOUTH ENTRANCE:
Mr. Baker requested approval of the design contract for the U.S. 27 South entrance sign. This
matter was tabled to allow time for several examples of signage to be presented to the Board.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• Whitewater Generating Stations #1 and #2 will be undergoing routine maintenance beginning
April 21.
• Further testing on the Baghouse will be March 19.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
• The 2008 year-end financial review will be March 30, 7 PM, at RP&L.
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
March 16,2009
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
P Quinn, Chairperson
ATTEST•
Karen Chasteen, IAMC, CMC
City Clerk