City Commission

Regular Meeting Minutes City Hall 101 S Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas Minutes of February 15, 2023 The Governing Body met at 10:00 am this date for the Regular City Commission Meeting with the following members present and participating to wit: Mayor Crowley, Mayor Pro Tem Skidmore, Commissioner Caylor, Commissioner Graves, and Commissioner Clayton. Mayor Crowley called the meeting to order. The Mayor welcomed the audience and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. Pastor Drew Reding, Grace Community Fellowship Church, gave the invocation. Consent Agenda Commissioner Caylor made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Clayton, to approve this consent agenda to include minutes from the January 30, 2023 Study Session, February 1, 2023 Regular Meeting, February 6, 2023 Study Session and this Regular Meeting agenda. The motion was considered, and upon being put, all present voted aye. The Mayor declared the consent agenda duly approved. Public Comments The Governing Body heard from Sean Torrez, 513 East Grant St, who discussed a residential solar panel program and encouraged the Governing Body to explore this. Declaration None given. Recognition of Employees Brian Hall and Mark Winter for Completing the Kansas Municipal Utilities Power Plant Operator Program Greg Dumars with Kansas Municipal Utilities presented a certificate of completion to Brian Hall and Mark Winter for completing the Kansas Utilities Power Plant Operator Program. Resolution of Support for Housing Investor Tax Credits – Heartland Design Build, LLC The Governing Body heard from Finance Director Melanie Landis, who reviewed a resolution of support for the housing investor tax credit for Heartland Design Build LLC for four credits related to the Westwood #2 project, which includes the construction of four single-family homes. City staff recommends considerations of the proposed resolution of support. Mayor Pro Tem Skidmore made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Graves, to adopt this resolution. The motion was considered, and upon being put, all present voted aye. The Mayor declared this resolution duly adopted, and this resolution was duly numbered Resolution No. 1929-23. Resolution of Support for Housing Investor Tax Credits – Roc Em, LLC 1 February 15, 2023 City of Ottawa Regular Meeting Minutes February 15, 2023 Page 2 The Governing Body heard from Finance Director Melanie Landis, who reviewed a resolution of support for the housing investor tax credit for Roc Em LLC for fourteen credits related to the Diamond Head street Duplex project, including the construction of seven duplexes. City staff recommends considerations of the proposed resolution of support. Commissioner Clayton made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Graves, to adopt this resolution. The motion was considered, and upon being put, all present voted aye. The Mayor declared this resolution duly adopted, and this resolution was duly numbered Resolution No. 1930-23. Resolution of Support for Housing Investor Tax Credits – Ottawa Destination Development, LLC The Governing Body heard from Finance Director Melanie Landis, who reviewed a resolution of support for the housing investor tax credit for Ottawa Destination Development LLC for forty credits related to the Ottawa Destinations project, which includes the construction of two apartments with forty units. City staff recommends considerations of the proposed resolution of support. Commissioner Clayton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Skidmore, to adopt this resolution. The motion was considered, and upon being put, all present voted aye. The Mayor declared this resolution duly adopted, and this resolution was duly numbered Resolution No. 1931- 23. Request for Approval Ordinance Vacating the Utility Easement in Wildcat Two Addition The Governing Body heard from Interim Community Development Director Melanie Landis, who reviewed an ordinance vacating a utility easement in Wildcat Two Addition. The easement does not affect any other property owners. Planning Commission recommends approval of the vacation. Commissioner Graves made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Caylor, to approve this ordinance. The motion was considered and upon being put, all present voted aye. The Mayor declared this ordinance duly approved, and the ordinance was duly numbered Ordinance No. 4109-23. Request for Approval from Davis Structure and Development Corporation/Trojan UV Disinfection Systems for UV Disinfection System at the Water Reclamation Facility The Governing Body heard from Utility Director Dennis Tharp, who stated that ARPA funds will fund this project. The UV Disinfection system is the last process before the water is returned to the river. The current system is around 20 years old and needs to be replaced. Commissioner Caylor made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Graves, to approve this item. The motion was considered and upon being put, all present voted aye. The Mayor declaredthis item duly approved. City Manager’s Comments City Manager Richard U. Nienstedt congratulated Brian Hall and Mark Winter for completing the Kansas Municipal Utilities Power Plant Operator Program. 2 February 15, 2023 City of Ottawa Regular Meeting Minutes February 15, 2023 Page 3 Commissioner’s Comments Commissioner Caylor congratulated Brian Hall and Mark Winter on their achievements and thanked them for their time investment. She also thanked Pastor Reding for his reminder to serve our neighbors. Commissioner Clayton also congratulated Brian Hall and Mark Winter. He also thanked all the investors for their commitment to housing in our community. Mayor Pro Tem Skidmore echoed Commissioner Clayton’s comments on the housing developments in the community. Mayor’s Comments Mayor Crowley had no comment. Executive Session Recess Mayor Crowley made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Graves, to recess into executive session with City Attorney Blaine Finch, Human Resources Director Michelle Wapp, and City Manager Richard U. Nienstedt present to discuss a matter of attorney- client privilege for non-elected personnel to preserve the privacy of applicants for the city manager position for a period of 45 minutes, resuming at 11:25 am. The motion was considered and upon being put, all present voted aye. The Mayor declared the meeting duly recessed. Reconvene Commissioner Caylor made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Clayton, to reconvene into an open session. The motion was considered and upon being put, all present voted aye. The Mayor declared the meeting duly reconvened at 11:25 am. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Governing Body, the Mayor declared the meeting duly adjourned at 11:25 am. /s/ Melissa Reed Melissa Reed, City Clerk 3 February 15, 2023