HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-01-2008 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, DECEMBER 1, 2008
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. December 1, 2008 in the Council Chambers in
the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson Welch presided.
ROLL CALL:
Present were: Howard "Jack" Elstro, Kelley Cruse-Nicholson, Bruce Wissel, Clayton Miller, Bing Welch, Diana
Pappin and Bob Goodwin. Absent were Larry Parker and Phil Quinn.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Board member Miller moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held November 17, 2008, supported by
Board member Pappin. 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 322,331.36
Investments Purchased From:
Depreciation Reserve Fund 3,515,000.00
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 325,187.13
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 60,517.13
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: (121,719.16)
EFT Transfers: 2,217,433.00
Total Bills Not Paid: 555.117.30
Grand Total: $6,873,866.76
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: Second shift crews will be replacing burned out lights.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
• BOARD APPROVAL OF THE 2009 EXPENSE BUDGET AND THE 2009, 2010 & 2011 CAPITAL
BUDGET
Due to the absence of two Board members, approval of the budgets was held until December 15,
2008.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• Unit#2 will be on line by December 10
• The Baghouse will be complete by the third week of December
• Energy conservation tips:
Lowering thermostat by 2 degrees will save 3%of energy
Use foam backings under outlet covers and weather stripping at exterior doorways to
help eliminate drafts
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made,the meeting was adjourned.
Welch, Cha. person
ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, Clerk