City Commission
Regular MeetingOttawa, KS · April 29, 2024
Minutes
Commission Retreat
City Hall
Minutes of April 29, 2024
The Governing Body convened at 4:30 pm for a Commission Retreat. Present were
Mayor Skidmore, Mayor Pro Tem Allen, Commissioner Caylor, Commissioner Clayton,
and Commissioner Crowley, along with City Staff Brian Silcott, Melanie Landis, and
Blaine Finch. Andy Huckaba moderated the session.
The primary focus was on setting goals for the Governing Body over the next 24-36
months, delineating what could, should, and must be accomplished. A follow-up
discussion will be scheduled over the coming weeks.
Executive Session
Recess
Commissioner Clayton made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Caylor, to recess
into executive session for a period of 15 minutes, resuming at 7:08 pm with City
Attorney Blaine Finch and City Manager Brian Silcott present to discuss an individual
employee’s performance pursuant to the nonelected personnel exception, K.S.A. 75-
4319(b)(1). The motion was considered and upon being put, all present voted aye. The
Mayor declared the meeting duly recessed.
Reconvene
Commissioner Crowley made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Caylor, to
reconvene into open session. The motion was considered and upon being put, all
present voted aye. The Mayor declared the meeting duly reconvened at 7:08 p.m.
There was no further business before the Governing Body, the Mayor declared the
meeting duly adjourned at 7:09 pm.
/s/ Melissa Reed
Melissa Reed, City Clerk
April 29, 2024
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