1997 11 12 IAB Minutes INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting
November 12, 1997
I CALl TO ORDFR
Regular meeting of the La Quinta Investment Advisory Board was called to order at the
hour of 5:30 P.M. by Chairman Sales, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Board Members Brown, Frame, Irwin, Lewis, Osborne and Chairman
Sales
ABSENT: One (1) Vacancy
OTHER PRESENT: John Falconer, Finance Director and Debbie DeRenard, Secretary
II CONFIRMATION OF AGI=NDA- Confirmed
III PURLIC COMMFNT - None
IV CONSENT CAI FNDAR
A. Approval of Minutes of Meeting on October 8, 1997 for the Investment
Advisory Board.
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Lewis/Osborne to approve
the Investment Advisory Board minutes of October 8, 1997. Motion
carried unanimously.
V. BUSINFSS SFSSION
A. Transmittal of Treasury Report for September 1997
Mr. Falconer advised that he worked with Board Member IrWin and
together they rearranged the cash flow analysis. Some of the detail was
deleted to allow for the page to be more legible and meet the objectives
for showing net changes.
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Lewis/Osborne to approve,
received and file the Treasury Report for September 1997. Motion
carried unanimously.
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B. Investment Plan
Mr. Falconer advised that the major change from last month was to look
at a snapshot of what the rates on investments were on a certain day.
He further advised that he spoke with one of the Broker/Dealers to gain
some information on spreads.
Board Member Frame advised that for fifteen dollars per year the City can
receive a Federal HR417 that is distributed weekly. This report shows
the day, prior week and prior month for all rates.
In response to Mr. Falconer, Board Member Frame advised that he would
send him information on the HR417.
Board Member Irwin commented that in regards to the Broker Dealer
current market quotes attached, they were not as consistent as he
thought they would be.
Board Member Frame added that it was nice to be able to review the
quotes. He further advised that the City has certain investment vehicles
and it's helpful to be able to review the spreads.
Mr. Falconer advised that if the Board has certain benchmarks that they
would like to see displayed they can be incorporated into the report.
Mr. Falconer advised that on the LAIF report the effective yield is listed
and can be summarized. He further advised that he could obtain
information from the Internet that would be more timely.
Chairman Sales advised that for this fiscal year it looks like the City is
covered.
Mr. Falconer advised that there might be up to three million maximum
that would need to be invested as a result of receiving the property tax
proceeds.
Board Member Irwin advised that if the City obtains 73 basis points - that
would be good experience.
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BOard Member Osborne advised that guidelines could be put in place so
that no more than three million is invested, no more than one million on
any one note and maturity time is less than 30 days and A1 P1 rated.
Mr. Falconer advised that on the October 8th staff report on page 5, it
lists the LAIF cash balances and the months that funds might need to be
invested.
Mr. Falconer advised that in purchasing commercial paper, the
broker/dealer presents an inventory list of available investments for the
day.
In response to Chairman Sales, Mr. Falconer advised that with the current
Interest rates, investing in 2 or 5 years would not make a difference. He
further advised that he would invest as far out as possible and doesn't
see the need to invest greater than two years at this time.
In response to Chairman Sales, Mr. Falconer advised that he would be the
Staff person that would review and choose an investment in commercial
paper.
Board Member Irwin stated that when the City reviews the investments
for commercial paper, he would also like the treasuries and T-bills
reviewed during the process.
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Osborne/Brown to accept
the Investment Plan dated November 12, 1997 as submitted by Staff.
Motion carried unanimously.
VI CORRFSPONDI=NCE AND WRITTI=N MATI=RIAI
A. Month End Cash Report - October 1997
Noted and Filed
B. Pooled Money Investment Board Reports -July and August 1997
Noted and Filed
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VII ROARD MEMBFR ITEMS
A. Next Board Meeting Date
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Lewis/Brown to cancel the
December meeting and have the next scheduled meeting on January 14,.
1998.
In response to Board Member Osborne, Mr. Falconer advised that he
would call each City and request a copy of their treasurers report and
present it to the Board in January.
VIII ADJOURNMENT
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Lewis/Brown to adjourn the
meeting at 6:30 P.M.. Motion carried unanimously.