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PROCEEDINGS OFTXE. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
MA`K2, 2Q%3
The Board of Directors for Richmond Powcr &c LiuhtP|un1 met in regular session on May
1, 2023, immediately following the regular meeting o[the Richmond Common Council, in
the Community Room of the Municipal Building in said City. Vice Chairperson
8ornbu\uugbp,esidcd.
ROLL CALL:
Board nncnnhcro present were Doug (3nsu, Lucinda Wright, Bill dng|u, JufT[uppa, }cOie-Y
[ockc, Gary Turner, Jane Uunnhuiuugh, and Ron Ulcr. Absent was l.xcry Parker.
Also present were: Tony Foster, General Manager; Andrew Sickmann, Corporate C01.11161;
Ka,coCbumtmn, City Clerk; Bob [icbtenfc|saod Pete Mayberry, NP&l., Retirees; Donnie
Pitohrr` Mary Stephens and Cindy Abner; and, Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
8ounJ Mcnnbc, [ockc moved to approve the nninutcx of the April 3, 2023 meeting,
supported hy Board Member 8unobu|nugh. Upon u vote viva vocc, the motion cmnicd.
APPROVAL OF BILLS, INVESTMENTS AND TRANSFERS:
Upon recommendation ofthe Finance Committee, Board Member Oler moved to approve
c|uioou fbc puycncnie in the anoount of Seven Million Six Hundred Eighty Five Thousand
E'igb&y8ix Dollars and three cents ($7,685,006.03) suppurtcd by Board K8enohcr lockc.
Upon u vote viva vooc, the motion carried 8'0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Upon paving bids for paving upper parking lot and odiuccot drives for Building and
Grounds as previously approved io the budget.
Board Member Oler moved to accept the Proof'of Publication, supported by Board
Member Engle. Upon uvotc vivmvocc, the motion carried.
Bids received:
All About Asphalt $216,320
Milestone $263,762
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Board Member Engle moved to refer the bids to the General Manager for due diligence,
supported by Board Member Oler. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
RETIRING EMPLOYEES:
Mayor Snow read a Proclamation designating May I, 2023 Pete Mayberry and Bob
1,._,icht.enfels day in the City of Richmond to honor them for their many years of service to
Richmond Power and Light..
Bob Lichter?fels came to RP&L. as a lawnmower from the Elks Country Club. Lie was
hired on September 27, 1973 and spent 49 years, 4 months & 17 days with RP&L. Bob, a
lineman,finished his career as Assistant Transmission and Distribution Superintendent.
Ile was the first recipient of IMPA 's.Kerry Vincent Distinguished Lineworker Award in
2021.
Pete.Mayberryfinished high school early and came to RP&L to inquire about
employment the day he finished at the recommendation of his guidance counselor. Ile
received an interview the next day, was hired, and began working at RP&L on February
19, .1974., spending 49 years, 1 month & 16 days with RP&L, Pete, a lineman,finished
his career as a Lineman Foreman.
Bob and Pete have seen many changes at RP&L throughout the years. They have helped
build and transform our current distribution system. They have spent countless hours
away from'amily responding to outages and emergencies. They have been great
trainers, mentors, and friends'to several generations of RP&L employees.
On behalf of Richmond Power and Light, General Manager Foster presented each Retiree
with a plaque honoring them for their combined 98 years, 6 months & 3 days of dedicated
service to the ratepayers of Richmond.
We also thank additional 2023 Retirements including Michael Corwin — 42 years; Dave
Drudy—34 years; and Marcia Williams 26 years.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
A new billboard has been installed by IMPA on 170 at the National Road East Exit. It.
reads "Powering the future of Richmond— IMP.A & RPL.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
None
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting waadjo irned.
I,a ry Parker, Chairperson
ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk