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Regular Meeting Minutes City Hall Minutes of April 10, 2024 The Governing Body met at 4:00 pm on this date for the Regular City Commission Meeting with the following members present and participating to wit: Mayor Skidmore, Commissioner Clayton and Commissioner Crowley. Commissioner Caylor and Mayor Pro Tem Allen were absent. Mayor Skidmore called the meeting to order. Mayor Skidmore welcomed the audience and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag and gave the invocation. Public Comments Crystalee Protheroe and Eric Davis with Civil Air Patrol provided the Governing Body with information related to the Civil Air Patrol programs and the creation of a local squadron. Appointments, Proclamations, Recognitions, Nominations, and Public Hearings Consent Agenda Commissioner Crowley made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Clayton, to approve this consent agenda to include minutes from the April 3, 2024 Regular Meeting and the Regular Meeting agenda. The motion was considered, and upon being put, all present voted aye. The Mayor declared the consent agenda duly approved. Declaration Commissioner Crowley disclosed that he is a partner in the conditional use permit item and therefore would abstain from voting on it. Interviews for Open Seats on City Board The Governing Body conducted interviews with the following citizens for two open seats on the Airport Advisory Board: Lori Hedges, Paul Bean, and Clark Rein. Two more interviews for this position are scheduled, and once these are completed, the Governing Body will notify all interviewees of the results. Unfinished Business Resolution Finding the Advisability of and Adopting of an Expanded Investment Policy Assistant Finance Director Rebekah McCurdy presented a resolution regarding the advisability of and adopting of an Expanded Investment Policy and discussed the following: • On June 15, 2016 the City Commission passed Resolution 1643-16, authorizing City staff to invest idle funds to generate interest income • The current investment policy permits investments in direct obligations of, or obligations insured as to principal and interest by, the United States or any agency thereof, and obligations and securities of US-sponsored enterprises eligible as security for public funds under federal law. April 10, 2024 1 City of Ottawa Regular Meeting Minutes April 10, 2024 Page 2 • The current policy allows for investments in US Treasury Notes. However, to directly purchase US Treasury Notes without a third-party purchaser, an Expanded Investment Authority is required. • As of April 1, 2024, the City of Ottawa's pooled investment fund has a balance of $20,443,555.30. • Adoption of the resolution does not guarantee Expanded Investment Authority to the City but permits staff to submit the approved resolution to PMIB (Pooled Money Investment Board) for consideration. After discussion, Commissioner Crowley made a motion to adopt the Resolution regarding the advisability of and adoption of an Expanded Investment Policy, seconded by Commissioner Clayton, to adopt this resolution, and upon being put, all present voted aye. The Mayor declared this resolution duly adopted, and this resolution was duly numbered Resolution No. 1958-24. New Business Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit Application to Allow for a Two-Family Dwelling at 804 S. Locust This item was moved to the next Regular Meeting due to a lack of quorum with Commissioner Crowley abstaining from voting. City Manager’s Comments There were no comments from the City Manager. Governing Body Comments Mayor Skidmore offered remarks regarding the recent eclipse. Announcements A. April 17, 2024 City Commission Meeting – 10:00 am, City Hall B. April 24, 2024 City Commission Meeting – 4:00 pm, City Hall Adjournment There was no further business before the Governing Body, the Mayor declared the meeting duly adjourned at 4:51 pm. /s/ Melissa Reed Melissa Reed, City Clerk April 10, 2024 2