Common Council

COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS-CITY HALL SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 -7:00 P.M. The Common Council of the City of Kendallville met in regular session Tuesday September 7, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. Roll call was answered by: Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe, Council Member Regan Ford, Council Member Corey Boese, Council Member Jim Dazey, Attorney Doug Atz, Council Member Shari Targgart, and Council Member Amy Ballard. MYAC Member Darby Johnson was absent. Others present were: Katie Ritchie, Steve Garbacz- KPC, Jeremy McKinley, Lance Waters, and Don & Wife Thompson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. MINUTES/ MEETING Minutes from the August 17, 2021 Common Council meeting were presented for review. Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Shari Targgart. The motion passed 5 ayes – 0 nays. PETITIONS OR COMMENTS No petitions or comments were given. MAYOR Outstanding Citizen Award- Don Thompson Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe recognized Kendallville citizen Don Thompson with an Outstanding Citizen Award with his help in assisting the robbery that recently took place at Three Rivers Federal Credit Union in Kendallville. Council Member Amy Ballard and the Chief of Police also personally thanked Thompson for his efforts in helping that day. Trick or Treat hours Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion to approve the trick or treat hours be set for Saturday October 30, 2021 from 5:00 P.M. through 7:00 P.M. for the City of Kendallville with a second from Council Member Regan Ford. The motion passed 5 ayes – 0 nays. CLERK-TREASURER 2021 Title VI Implementation Plan Clerk Treasurer Katie Ritchie presented the 2021 Title VI Implementation Plan that was prepared by J.P.R. for the City of Kendallville. Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Amy Ballard. The motion passed 5 ayes – 0 nays. FIRE The July Fire Report was presented for review. PARK The August 9, 2021 minutes were presented for review. NEW BUSINESS Special Ordinance #1574/ 2022 Salary- 1st Reading Council Member Jim Dazey requested the reading of Special Ordinance #1574 in title only. Attorney Doug Atz read Special Ordinance #1574 in title only. Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Regan Ford. The motion passed 5 ayes – 0 nays. Special Ordinance #1575/ 2022 Budget- 1st Reading Council Member Jim Dazey requested the reading of Special Ordinance #1575 in title only. Attorney Doug Atz read Special Ordinance #1575 in title only. Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe gave a brief summary over the proposed 2022 budget. Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Shari Targgart. The motion passed 5 ayes – 0 nays. ALLOWANCE OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Council Member Jim Dazey presented bills and claim numbers 69149 through 69328 for $1,594,603.45 for approval. Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion to approve the bills and claims with a second by Council Member Amy Ballard. 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 7:15 P.M. ________________________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 21st day of September, 2021. ________________________________________________ W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor