HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-18-2008 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, AUGUST 18, 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. August 18, 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 4, 2008, supported by
Board member Miller. 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 Quinn. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Bills Already Paid:
Payroll and Deductions 324,643.82
Investments Purchased From:
Utility Bond Reserve Fund 2,207,978.74
Depreciation Reserve Fund 350,000.00 '
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 166,252.08
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 26,901.38
EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: 120,533,54
Prepaid Invoices: 1,420,275.07
Bills Not Paid: 2,076,423.88
Grand Total: $6,451,941.43I/
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE:
None
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
General Manager Steve Saum requested authorization to receive bids for a 2008/2009 62-foot
bucket truck to replace Unit #15, a 1996 bucket truck with 5,025 miles as approved in the 2008
budget.
Councilor Miller moved to authorize Mr. Saum to receive the aforementioned bids, supported by
Board member Cruse-Nicholson.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• Unit No. 1 is back on line after being off during mild weather.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made,the meeting was adjourned.
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ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, Clerk