HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-20-2009 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
TUESDAY, JANUARY 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. January 20, 2009 in the Council
Chambers in the Mi nicipal Building in said City. Chairperson Welch 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 approve the minutes of the meetings held December 10, 2007, April 14,
2008, April 28, 2008, August 11, 2008, November 10, 2008 and January 5, 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 333,706.37
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 2,262,179.53
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 20,165.00
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: -127,717.61
EFT Transfers: 3,104,162.14
Total Bills Not Paid: 2,138,248.30
Grand Total: $7,730,743.83
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
• BID AWARD: General Manager Saum recommended awarding the bid to replace three
maintenance trucks to replace Units 17, 27 and 28 to Wetzel Ford in the amount of $108,818.
Board member Welch moved to approve Mr. Saum's recommendation, supported by Board
member Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
• RESOLUTION NO. 1-2009 - A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3-2008 FIXING
THE NUMBER AND COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES
This Resolution would allow an increase to the classification of "General Manager" for the fiscal
year beginning October 1, 2008 and ending September 30, 2009 and allow the General Manager
to implement any two step-six month interval classification increase required to be provided to an
employee pursuant to the employee's classification. The Employee Relations Committee
recommends approval.
Board member Welch moved to adopt Resolution No. 1-2009, supported by Board member
Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
• OFFICE RENOVATIONS: Mr. Saum requested a 2009 budget amendment in the amount of
$32,000 for renovations of the Richmond Power and Light payment center on South 8th Street.
111 Board member Welch moved to approve this request, supported by Board member Parker. Upon
a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency has reimbursed RP&L $230,637 for damages
incurred with Hurricane Ike.
• Anthem Insurance Company has reimbursed RP&L$160,000 for an "overcharge"
• Richmond has been chosen as a test site for energy efficient Hallophane street lights.
• The Indiana Municipal Power Agency Rally will be February 18, 2009.
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
January 5,2009
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MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
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P Quinn, Chairperson
ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, Clerk