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CASSELBCRRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of January 13, 2025 — Regular Meeting Page 4 of 8 E. Fiscal Year 2024 Report of City Investment Activity Introduction: The City of Casselberry Annual Report of Investment Activity for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 is submitted for City Commission review and acceptance. The report is a ministerial duty required under Florida Statutes and is provided for informational purposes only. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Finance Director recommended acceptance of the City of Casselberry's Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report of Investment Activity. No one came forward to address the Consent Agenda. MOTION: Commissioner Aramendia moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Divita. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Future Ai2enda Items Mayor Henson brought up the subject of the City's requirement for permitting of fences, stating his preference would be that permits not be required and lie would like there to be some discussion by the Commission on the issue. After a brief discussion, the Commission agreed by consensus that the City Manager would ask staff to prepare a presentation on the pros and cons of fence permitting to be brought back for discussion and further guidance fi-om the Commission at a future meeting. B. City Commission Invocation Policy and Procedures Staff Presentation: City Clerk Donna Gardner gave an overview of this item, stating it was being brought forward for consideration due to a request made at the December 10" Commission meeting. Historically, the City Commission has included an invocation on the agenda prior to the official policy making, and it has been delivered either by Commission members or by local clergy members. In 2015 the City Commission requested that the City Attorney prepare a policy that was consistent with guidance provided by several courts that had considered the validity of public invocations. At that time, the City Attorney also provided Commission members with the Supreme Court decision on the Town of Greece vs. Galloway, and a memo regarding that decision, together with some other cities' policies and a best practice guide. Resolution 15-2808 was prepared by the City Attorney based on the policy drafted by the Town of Greece, New York and on the Supreme Court decision, and the resolution addressed the intent, timing, invocation selection and conduct of the public meeting, and that is the policy that is still in place today. Ms. Gardner advised that for assistance in consideration of this item, she had provided the Commission with a copy of Resolution 15-2808 and the adopted policy.