HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-19-2007 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, MARCH 19, 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, March 19, 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 Sharp moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held March 5, 2007. Board member
Wissel 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 312,799.47
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 412,189.16
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 19,111.34
Total Prepaid Invoices: 744,099.97
Total EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: (107,437.18)
Total Prepaid Invoices: 636,662.79
Total EFT Transfers: 88,452.76
Total Prepaids plus EFT Transfers: 725,115.55
Total Bills Not Paid: 733,225.01
Grand Total: $1,458,340.56
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE:
This Committee will be meeting with Mayor Hutton to prioritize projects.
OLD BUSINESS:
■ Award contract for a 2007 full size, 4-door, 2WD, Crew Cab pickup truck to replace Unit #49 a
1989 GMC van with 71,900 miles:
General Manager Steve Saum recommended awarding this contract to Studebaker Buick in the
amount of$22,898. Board member Wissel moved to approve Mr. Saum's recommendation with
a second by Board member Welch. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
■ Open bids on a Bucket truck to replace Unit#13, a 1996 Bucket truck with 119,941 miles:
Mr. Saum presented the Proof of Publication to be placed on file. Board member Welch moved
to accept the Proof of Publication with a second by Board member Sharp Upon a vote viva voce,
the motion passed.
Bids received were:
Altec = $96,711 —Chassis and body
Fred First = $38,341 —Chassis only
Board member Welch moved to refer bids for a Bucket truck to replace Unit#13, a 1996 Bucket
truck with 119,941 miles to the General Manager for tabulation, evaluation and recommendation
with a second by Board member Sharp. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
• Board approval of the Second Addendum to the Landfill Gas Lease Agreement with the
Richmond Sanitary District:
Board member Welch moved to approve the Second Addendum with a second by Board member
Lundy. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
• Board discussion of the proposed Release, Waiver of Liability and Indemnification agreement:
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
March 19,2007
Page 2
Mr. Saum reported this Agreement would relieve Richmond Power and Light of liability if an
employee would encounter an unexpected obstruction/hazard on the property of a customer.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
■ Mr. Saum recently met with Representatives in Washington, D.C. regarding Environmental
Issues.
• There will be details to follow regarding the Power Sales contract with the Indiana Municipal
Power Authority.
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