Common Council

COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS-CITY HALL DECEMBER 21, 2021 -7:00 P.M. The Common Council of the City of Kendallville met in regular session Tuesday December 21, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. Roll call was answered by: Council Member Regan Ford, Council Member Corey Boese, Council Member Jim Dazey, Attorney Doug Atz, and Council Member Shari Targgart. Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe, Council Member Amy Ballard, and MYAC Member Ryan Norden were absent. Others present were: Katie Ritchie, Lance Waters, Jeremy McKinley, Joe Sells, Jim Nixon, and Judge Probst. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. MINUTES/ MEETING Minutes from the December 7, 2021 Common Council meeting were presented for review. Council Member Shari Targgart made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Corey Boese. The motion passed 3 ayes – 0 nays. PETITIONS OR COMMENTS No petitions or comments were given. MAYOR Jim Nixon presented the annual Tree Commission Report. CLERK-TREASURER Resolution #1087/ Year End Transfers Council Member Regan Ford requested the reading of Resolution #1087 in its entirety. Attorney Doug Atz read Resolution #1087 in its entirety. Council Member Regan Ford made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Corey Boese. The motion passed 3 ayes – 0 nays. 2022 EID Budget Council Member Regan Ford asked Attorney Doug Atz to read the EID’s 2022 budget. This budget was approved by the EID in their December 16, 2021 meeting. Attorney Doug Atz read the 2022 EID budget. Council Member Regan Ford made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Shari Targgart. The motion passed 3 ayes – 0 nays. FIRE The November Fire Report was presented for review. POLICE The November Police Report was presented for review. ALLOWENCE OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Council President Jim Dazey presented bills and claim numbers 70056 through 70180 for $1,113,474.58 for approval. Council President Jim Dazey made a motion to approve the bills and claims with a second by Council Member Shari Targgart. The motion passed 4 ayes-0 nays. Council President Jim Dazey wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. MOTION TO ADJOURN Council Member Regan Ford made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Council President Jim Dazey adjourned the meeting at 7:19 P.M. ________________________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 4th day of January, 2022. ________________________________________________ W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor