HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-02-2008 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
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 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. September 2, 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,
Larry Parker, Diana Pappin, Bob Goodwin and Phil Quinn.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Board member Parker moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held August 18, 2008, supported by
Board member Cruse-Nicholson. 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 folio ing
bills for payment, supported by Board member Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Bills Already Paid:
Payroll and Deductions 322,301.94
Investments Purchased From:
Depreciation Reserve Fund 1,000,000
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 213,593.96
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 44,028.60
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: (117,932.74)
EFT Transfers: 277,904.41
Total Bills Not Paid: 1.936.089.47
Grand Total: $3,675,985.64
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
• General Manager, Steve Saum, presented the Proof of Publication to receive bids for a 2018-09
62-foot buck truck to replace Unit #15, a 1996 bucket truck with 75,025 miles. Board member
Parker moved to accept the Proof, supported by Board member Miller. Upon a vote viva voce,
the motion passed.
The following bids were received:
Altec $90,083 (with trade in)
Utility Truck Equipment 149,550
-12,500 (trade in)
$137,050
The 2008 budget for this truck is $160,000.
Board member Parker moved to refer the bids to the General Manager for tabulation, evaluation
and recommendation, supported by Board member Cruse-Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voc-, the
motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
None
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• Safety Report: There were no recordable incidents since the inception of the Safety Co ncil,
February 2008.
• RP&L has entered into an agreement with Morgan County to provide billing services for their
wastewater service. There are approximately 100 customers.
• MasterBrand was a good customer—their local plant closed August 26.
• The 2009 Budget should be completed by early October.
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
September 2,2008
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■ The Baghouse foundation is complete—the project is progressing nicely.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Board member Welch stated that it is Richmond Power and Light's intent to maintain Parallax. There are
rumors it is being sold but that is not fact.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made,the meeting was adjourned.
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