HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-18-2007 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,JUNE 18,2007
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. Monday,June 18, 2007 in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building in said City.
Chairperson Parker presided.
ROLL CALL: Present were: Howard "Jack" Elstro, Etta Lundy, Bruce Wissel, Karl Sharp, Bing Welch, Larry Parker, Al Glover,
Diana Pappin and Gil Klose.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Board member Welch moved to approve the minutes of the Executive Session on May 14,2007 and
the regularly scheduled meeting held June 4,2007. Board member Sharp seconded. 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 with a
second by Board member Klose. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion passed.
Bills Already Paid:
Payroll and Deductions 298,381.46
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 140,000.90
Telecom.Div.Misc.Pre Paid Invoices: 11,409.51
Total Prepaid Invoices: 449,791.87
Total EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: (108,364.39)
Total Prepaid Invoices: 341,427.48
Total EFT Transfers: 80,340.34
Total Prepaids plus EFT Transfers: 421,767.82
Total Bills Not Paid: 1,276,882.17
Grand Total: $1,698,649.99
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
• General Manager Saum presented the Proof of Publication soliciting bids for a 2007-08 Mid-size SUV for the General
Manager. Board member Welch moved to accept the Proof with a second by Board member Pappin. Upon a vote viva
voce,the motion passed.
The following bids were received:
Fred First Ford- $20,931 Alternate Hybrid: $25,979
Studebaker Buick- $22,433.90 No alternate
Board member Welch moved to refer the bids to the General Manager for tabulation, evaluation and recommendation.
There was a second by Board member Glover. Upon a vote viva voce,the motion passed.
• Indiana Municipal Power Agency Contract: The proposed amendment to this Contract is to extend the term by 10 years
(to 2042). This would allow for extended debt service for Prairie State. An "Opt Out" clause has been included. A
minimum of ten years'notice is required.
Board member Welch moved to accept the Contract as amended with a second by Board member Wissel. Upon a vote
viva voce,the motion passed.
• Gas Agreement: There will be an Executive Session of the Board on June 21, 2007, 8:00 PM at Richmond Power and
Light.
NEW BUSINESS:
• RESOLUTION NO. 3-2007 — A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3-2006, FIXING THE NUMBER AND
COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES
This Resolution would amend the 2007 Salary Resolution to include the job classification of Interim General Manager
bringing the total number of salaried employees to 52. The job titles of General Manager and Chief Electrical Engineer
with effective date,hourly rate and biweekly pay would be added to Schedule"A"also.
Board member Welch moved to adopt Resolution No. 3-2007 with a second by Board member Sharp. Upon a vote viva
voce,the motion passed.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• The State Auditor's Exit Interview went very well.
• The Highland Road Substation is energized.
• The Bag House Study is partially complete. At this point,construction of a Bag House is indicated.
• The East Main Street light project is complete.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned.
S/S Larry Parker
Larry Parker,Chairperson
S/S Karen Chasteen
ATTEST: Karen Chasteen,Clerk