Common Council

COMMON COUNCIL VIA VIDEO WEBINAR https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7820287854286178064 COUNCIL CHAMBERS-CITY HALL MAY 6, 2020 -7:00 P.M. The Common Council of the City of Kendallville met in regular session Wednesday May 6, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. Roll call was answered by: Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe, Council Member Regan Ford, Attorney Doug Atz, Council Member Steven Clouse, Council Member Amy Ballard. MYAC Member Kyle Blackburn was absent. Council Member Corey Boese was able to join after roll call was taken. Others present were: Amy Arnold, Blair Arnold, Matt Brinkman, Joseph Christofanelli, Scott Derby, Nicholas Graham, David Madsen, Jeremy McKinley, Lu Murphy, Katie Ritchie, Sergio Rivera, Tricia Ruffolo, Ron Stanley, Aaron Wade, and Lance Waters. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. MINUTES/ MEETING Minutes from the April 21, 2020 Common Council meeting were presented for review. Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Steven Clouse. The motion passed 5 ayes – 0 nays. PETITIONS OR COMMENTS No petitions or comments were given. MAYOR Promotion of Detective Handshoe Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe announced after discussion with Chief of Police Lance Waters that the promotion of Detective Angela Handshoe would be tabled until the Council would be able to meet in person so her family members could attend. City wide clean up days June 6th and June 13th Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe announced that Noble County Disposal could perform city wide curb clean up days on June 6th and June 13th. Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Amy Ballard. The motion passed 5 ayes- 0 nays. Resolution #1060/ Tax Abatement- Kraft Heinz Food Company Council Member Jim Dazey requested the reading of Resolution #1060 in its entirety. Attorney Doug Atz read Resolution #1060 in its entirety. Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Regan Ford. There was discussion between Council Members about extending the seven year abatement to a ten years. Council Member Jim Dazey withdrew his previous motion as did Council Member Regan Ford. Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion to approve Resolution #1060 as a ten year abatement with a second from Council Member Regan Ford. A roll call vote was done: Council Member Regan Ford: yes Council Member Corey Boese: yes Council Member Jim Dazey: yes Council Member Steven Clouse: yes Council Member Amy Ballard: yes The motion passed unanimously 5 ayes- 0 nays. Permission for Officer Service weapon Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe asked permission for former Chief of Police Rob Wiley to be able to keep his service weapon as he retired on May 1, 2020. Rob Wiley will be recognized at the next in person Council meeting. Council Member Steven Clouse made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Regan Ford. The motion passed 5 ayes- 0 nays. ENGINEERING Appointment for Drake Rd Section 2/ Consultant Selection Committee Assignment Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion that Council Member Regan Ford be appointed to the Drake Road Section 2 assignment with a second from Council Member Amy Ballard. The motion passed 5 ayes – 0 nays. OLD BUSINESS General Ordinance #1222/ Municipal Code (fines and penalties) 2nd Reading Council Member Jim Dazey requested the 2nd reading of General Ordinance #1222 in its entirety. Attorney Doug Atz read General Ordinance #1222 in its entirety. Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Regan Ford. The motion passed 5 ayes – 0 nays. ALLOWENCE OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Council Member Jim Dazey presented bills and claim numbers 65598 through 65695 for $838,876.33 for approval. Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion to approve the bills and claims with a second by Council Member Steven Clouse. The motion passed 5 ayes-0 nays. MOTION TO ADJOURN Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe adjourned the meeting at 7:33 P.M. ________________________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 19th day of May, 2020. ________________________________________________ W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor