HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-02-2009 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 2, 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 2, 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 Miller moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held February 17, 2009, supported by
Board member Welch. 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 329,927.05
Investments Purchased From:
Depreciation Reserve Fund 3,500,000.00
Bond Reserve Fund 350,000.00
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 986,439.47
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 57,442.07
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 124,601.24
EFT Transfers: 3,708,290.30
Total Bills Not Paid: 870.696.41
Grand Total: $9,678,194.06
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE:
• The Redevelopment Commission approved the funding for the decorative post lights on U.S. 27
N from 1-70 to Reid Parkway.
• There are several petitions on file for the installation of street lights. The work will be performed
with the funds are available.
OLD BUSINESS:
• AWARD BID FOR 2009 HYBRID SEDAN TO REPLACE UNIT#42:
General Manager Saum recommended awarding the bid to replace Unit #42 to Wetzel Dodge/
Honda in the amount of $21,150. Board member Welch moved to approve Mr. Saum's
recommendation, supported by Board member Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.OPEN BIDS FOR 2009 PICKUP TRUCK TO REPLACE UNIT#2:
Board member Wissel moved to accept the Proof of Publication as presented by General
Manager, Steve Saum, supported by Board member Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
The following bids were received:
Wetzel Ford/Mercury $19,913.00
Wetzel Chevrolet/Cadillac $20,965.00
Wetzel Dodge/Honda $20,428.00
Studebaker Buick/Pontiac $24,990.53
Board member Wissel moved to refer the bids to the General Manager for tabulation, evaluation
and recommendation, supported by Board member Cruse-Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce,the
motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
None
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
March 2,2009
Page 2
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• The trip to the Trimble County Generating Station will be May 21. Interested participants should
notify Mr. Saum as soon as possible.
• The 2008 end of year financial review will be March 30, 7 pm at RP&L.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
P it Quinn, Chairperson
ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, Clerk