HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-15-2006 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, MAY 15, 2006
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, May 15, 2006 in the Council
Chambers in the Municipal Building in said City. Chairperson Parker presided.
ROLL CALL: Present were: Bruce Wissel, Bing Welch, Larry Parker, Karl Sharp, Al Glover, Diana
Pappin and Gil Klose. Absent were Howard "Jack" Elstro and Etta Lundy.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Board member Welch moved to approve the minutes of the meeting held
May 1, 2006. 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. The motion carried with a voice vote.
Bills Already Paid:
Payroll and Deductions 290,832.85
Transfers from Cash Operating to:
Miscellaneous Prepaid Invoices 95,892.05
Telecom. Div. Misc. Pre Paid Invoices: 8,803.97
Total Prepaid Invoices: 395,528.87
Total EFT/Direct Deposit of Payroll: (107,037.65)
Total Prepaid Invoices: 288,491.22
Total EFT Transfers: 77,790.64
Total Prepaids plus EFT Transfers: 366,281.86
Total Bills Not Paid: 1.063.169.95
Grand Total: $1,429,451.81
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE: None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Board Member Welch moved to accept Proofs of Publication to receive bids for the Steel package and
General Contractor for the Highland Road Substation with a second by Board Member Wissel.
Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
• Bids for the Steel package for the Highland Road Substation were opened.
Power Construction $248,650
Vaughn Industries $333,500*
LA Electric $235,144
* Vaughn also submitted a bid for both Steel and General Contractor-$1,181,000
Board Member Welch moved to refer the bids for the Steel package for the Highland Road
Substation to the General Manager for tabulation, evaluation and recommendation with a second
by Board Member Sharp. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
• Bids for the General contractor for the Highland Road Substation were opened.
Vaughn Industries $915,600*
LA Electric $499,187
Gaylor $649,000
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May 15,2006
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Board Member Sharp moved to refer the bids for the General Contractor for the Highland Road
Substation to the General Manager for tabulation, evaluation and recommendation with a second
by Board Member Wissel. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
• Mr. Osburn requested authorization to receive bids for a replacement of a Digger Derrick 1994
unit. Board Member Wissel moved to authorize the General Manager to receive bids to replace a
Digger Derrick with a second by Board Member Pappin. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
passed.
• Mr. Osburn requested authorization to receive bids for a replacement of a 1993 JCB 210S
Backhoe and trailer. Board Member Welch moved to authorize the General Manager to receive
bids to replace a JCB 210S Backhoe and trailer with a second by Board Member Sharp. Upon a
vote viva voce, the motion passed.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• The first quarter tracker for 2006 rates reflects a 3% decrease in residential rates and a 1%
increase in commercial/industrial rates.
• RP&L is reviewing proposals from IMPA and Black& Beach.
• Mr. Osburn showed a video of APPA Lineworkers' Rodeos. RP&L may be hosting the Rod-o at
the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in April 2008.
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