HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-02-2009 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA, SERVING AS A BOARD
IN CHARGE OF THE OPERATION OF THE RICHMOND POWER& LIGHT PLANT
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 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. February 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, Bing Welch, Larry Parker, Diana
Pappin, Bob Goodwin and Phil Quinn. Absent was Clayton Miller.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Board member Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held January 20, 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 328,132.87
Investments Purchased From:
Bond Reserve Fund: 400,000.00
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 276,148.56
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 60,296.10
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 125,207.53
EFT Transfers: 563,564.34
Total Bills Not Paid: 847,896.14
Grand Total: $2,351,399.17
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
• General Manager Steve Saum, requested authorization to receive bids on a 2009 Hybrid compact
four-door sedan to replace Unit #42, a 2002 Chevy Cavalier with over 90,000 miles for the Meter
Department as approved in the budget.
Board member Welch moved to authorize the General Manager to receive bids on a 2009 Hybrid
compact four-door sedan, supported by Board member Cruse-Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion passed.
• Amendment No. 5 to the Indiana Municipal Power Agency Capacity Purchase Agreement:
Mr. Saum reported this Amendment is retroactive to January 1, 2009. Board member Wissel moved to
approve Amendment No. 5, supported by Board member Cruse-Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce,the
motion passed.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• The Indiana Municipal Power Agency's tour of the Trimble County Generating Station will be May 21,
2009.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made,the meeting was adjourned.
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ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, Clerk