HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-20-2007 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
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 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. Tuesday, February 20, 2007 in the
Council Chambers in the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson Parker presided.
ROLL CALL:
Present were: Howard "Jack" Elstro, Bruce Wissel, Karl Sharp, Bing Welch, Larry Parker, Al Glover,
Diana Pappin and Gil Klose. Absent was Etta Lundy.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Board member Wissel moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held February 5, 2007 Board
member Welch 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 297,861.15
Investments Purchased From:
Bond Reserve Fund 342,345.84
Depreciation Reserve Fund 1,520,342.44
Total 1,862,688.28
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 90,549.70
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 9,584.66
Total Prepaid Invoices: 2,260,683.79
Total EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: (109,447.38)
Total Prepaid Invoices: 2,151,236.41
Total EFT Transfers: 79,800.25
Total Prepaids plus EFT Transfers: 2,231,036.66
Total Bills Not Paid: 1,362,009.92
Grand Total: $3,593,046.58
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
OLD BUSINESS:
■ Receive bids for Bag House Engineering and Feasibility Study:
Board member Welch moved to accept the Proof of Publication as presented by General
Manager Saum with a second by Board member Sharp. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
Two bids were received:
CH2M Hill = $ 65,000
Sargent& Lundy = $ 3,500
Board member Wissel moved to refer the bids to the General Manager for tabulation, evaluation
and recommendation with a second by Board member Sharp. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
■ Award bid for a full size pick-up truck to replace Unit#38, a 1997 pick-up with 128,650 miles:
General Manager Saum recommended awarding the bid to Fred First Ford to include the 4-wheel
drive option in the amount of $20,055. The budgeted amount for this item is $22,000. Board
member Sharp moved to approve Mr. Saum's recommendation with a second by Board member
Glover. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
• Award bid for a Sports Utiilty Vehicle to replace Unit #22, a 2002 Sports Utility Vehicle with
105,101 miles:
RP&L—Board of Directors Minutes
February 20,2007
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Mr. Saum recommended awarding the bid to Victory Chevrolet in the amount of $31,451. The
budget amount for this item is $33,000. Board member Welch moved to approve Mr. Saum's
recommendation with a second by Board member Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
• Mr. Saum requested authorization to receive bids on a 2007 full size, 4-door, 2 WD, Crew Cab
Pickup truck to replace Unit#49, a 1989 GMC van with 71,900 miles.
Board member Wissel moved to approve Mr. Saum's request with a second by Board member
Elstro. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• SO2 allowance reconciliation has been completed. 730 allowances will roll over to 2008.
• There will be a "4th Monday" meeting on Monday, February 26, 7 PM at RP&L. This meeting will
be held to discuss RP&L finances.
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