HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-17-2009 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, SERVING AS A BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR
THE RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT PLANT
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 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., February 17, 2009 in the Council
Chambers in the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson Quinn presided.
ROLL CALL:
Present were Howard "Jack" Elstro, Bruce Wissel, Clay Miller, Bing Welch, Larry Parker and Diana
Pappin. Absent were Kelley Cruse-Nicholson, Bob Goodwin and Phil Quinn.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Board member Pappin moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held February 2, 2009, supported by
Board member Parker. 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 321,960.99
Investments Purchased From:
Depreciation Reserve Fund 6,043,000.00
Consumer Deposit fund 430,000.00
Insurance Reserve Fund 1,332,000.00
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 115,463,37
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 15,575.96
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 121,880.13
EFT Transfers: 88,622.72
Total Bills Not Paid: 1,014,177.01
Grand Total: $9,239,099.92
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: Mr. Elstro reported that a request has been made for eighteen (18)
decorative post lights on the east side of U.S. 27 N from 1-70 to Reid Parkway. The estimated cost is
$125,000. A request for funding will be made to the Redevelopment Commission on March 2. Per Mayor
Hutton, if this revenue source is not available, the project will be paid for with EDIT funds.
Ms. Pappin reported this project will coincide with beautifying the north entry corridor near the health and
education campuses.
OLD BUSINESS:
■ BIDS FOR 2009 HYBRID SEDAN TO REPLACE UNIT#42:
Board member Parker 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:
W. Hare, Inc. (Noblesville) $25,859 (w/trade-in -$24,359)
Wetzel Dodge (Richmond) $22,650 (w/trade-in -$21,150)
Board member Miller moved to refer the bids to the General Manager for tabulation, evaluation
and recommendation, supported by Board member Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
• BIDS FOR 2009 PICK UP TRUCK FOR WHITEWATER VALLEY GENERATING STATION TO
REPLACE UNIT#2:
• Mr. Saum, requested authorization to receive bids on a 2009 pickup truck for Whitewater Valley
Generating Station to replace Unit#2, a 1993 Ford Ranger with 160,170 miles that was scrapped
in mid 2008.
■ Board member Wissel moved to authorize the Mr.'Saum to receive bids, supported by Board
member Parker. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion passed.
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
February 17,2009
Page 2
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• The Indiana Municipal Power Agency over paid $700,000 to Richmond Power and Light for power
generation. A repayment schedule has been developed to allow RP&L to have the funds
refunded by June 2009.
■ The Baghouse is working well.
• During the recent wind storm, 955 customers were without power for a very short time.
• The 2008 year review will be completed the week of March 9. A meeting to discuss this report
will be announced at the March 2 meeting.
• Twelve new gas wells have been drilled at the landfill. Mr. Saum has been meeting with other
entities with a similar operation to evaluate the best process for generating.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
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P I Quinn, Chairperson
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ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, Clerk