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FOR RICHMOND POWER & LIGHT
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The Board of Directors for Richmond Power & Light Plant met in regular session on
December 4, 2023, immediately following the regular meeting of the Richmond Common
Council, in the Community Room of the Municipal Building in said City. Chairman Parker
presided.
ROLL CALL:
Board members present were Doug Goss, Lucinda Wright, Bill Engle, Jeff Cappa, Jeffrey
Locke, Gary Turner, Jane Bumbalough, Larry Parker and Ron Oler.
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 October 16, November 6 and
November 13, 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 Seven Hundred Thirty Three
Thousand Thirty Six Dollars and fourteen cents (7,733,036.14, supported by Board
Member Wright. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried 9-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
• Board Member Oler moved to award the bids on a 12” Drum Style Wood
Chipper to Vermeer in the amount of $68,778.00 with no trade in, supported by
Board Member Goss. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion carried.
• Open Bids for 2024 Tree Clearance. Board Member Oler moved to approve
the Proof of Publication, supported by Board Member Goss. Upon a vote viva
voce, the motion carried.
Apslundh- Sunman, IN - Remove a tree - $110.00
Trim a tree - $112.00
Clear Brush - $112.00
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December 4, 2023
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Tree Corp, Herbert, MI - Remove a tree - $175.50
Trim a tree - $148.50
Clear Brush - $ 94.50
Midwest Tree, Des Moines, IA No bid sheets included
• Board Member Oler moved to refer the bids to the General Manager for due
diligence, supported by Board Member Turner. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
• Board Member Engle moved to authorize the General Manager to receive bids
for a bucket truck for Parallax, supported by Board Member Wright. Upon a
vote viva voce, the motion carried.
• Board Member Locke moved to approve the ECA Rates for the 1st Quarter of
2024, supported by Board Member Bumbalough. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER:
• Board Member Cappa moved to approve the proposed 2024 Capital and
Expense Budgets, supported by Board Member Turner. Upon a vote viva voce,
the motion carried.
• Board Member Cappa moved to approve Resolution No. 4-2023-Salary
Resolution, supported by Board Member Turner. Upon a vote viva voce, the
motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
General Manager Foster recognized President Parker and Board Members Locke and
Oler for their service to the Board.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business and a motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned.
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ATTEST: ______________________________ Larry Parker, Chairperson
Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk