HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-03-2023 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
APRIL 3, 2023
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power& Light Plant met in regular session on April
3, 2023, immediately following the regular meeting of the Richmond Common Council, in
the Community Room of the Municipal Building in said City. Vice Chairperson
Bumbalough presided.
ROLL CALL:
Board members present were Doug Goss, Lucinda Wright, Bill Engle, Jeff Cappa, Jeffrey
Locke, Gary Turner, Jane Bumbalough, and Ron Oler. Absent was Larry Parker.
Also present were: Tony Foster, General Manager; Andrew Sickmann, Corporate Council;
Karen Chasteen, City Clerk; and, Media.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Board Member Locke moved to approve the minutes of the March 6 and 20,2023 meetings,
supported by Board Member Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS, INVESTMENTS AND TRANSFERS:
Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, Board Member Oler moved to approve
claims for payments in the amount of, Seven Million Three Hundred Fifty Seven Thousand
Seven Hundred Twenty Three Dollars and thirty seven cents ($7,357,723.37), supported
by Board Member Locke. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried 7-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
• Board member Turner moved to award the bid for a 2023 Class C extended cab 4x4
Truck with Utility Body for the Line Department to Cronin in the amount of
$81,108 with a delivery date of 120-180 days, supported by Board Member Cappa.
Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
• Board Member Locke moved to award the bids on a Class 6 4x4 Cab & Chassis
for the Line Department to Altec Industries in the amount of$215,501 — Trade in
of $40,000 = $175,501. Delivery date is 2025. This motion was supported by
Board Member Turner. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS:
• Board Member Cappa moved to authorize the General Manager to receive bids on
paving the upper parking lot and adjacent drives for Building and Grounds,
supported by Board Member Engle. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
• Board Member Turner moved to approve ECA Rates for the second quarter of
2023, supported by Board Member Engle. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion
carried. These were published in the Western Wayne News.
• Board Member Locke moved to approve Resolution No. 1-2023 — A resolution of
the utility Service board of the City of Richmond, Indiana recommending the
Amendiment of the Rate Tariff to adopt an amended Economic Development Rider,
supporied by board Member Engle. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
Reviewed the latest storm damage and repair.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
ane Bumbalough, Vice Chai erson
ATTEST: Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk