Common Council

COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS-CITY HALL DECEMBER 20, 2022 -7:00 P.M. The Common Council of the City of Kendallville met in regular session Tuesday December 20, 2022 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, Council Member Amy Ballard, and MYAC Member TJ Knox. Others present were: Katie Ritchie, Susan Jansen, Matt Gillison, Scott Derby, Rick Kiersey, and Jeremy McKinley. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. MINUTES/ MEETING Minutes from the December 6, 2022 Common Council meeting were presented for review. Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Corey Boese. The motion passed 5 ayes – 0 nays. PETITIONS OR COMMENTS No petitions or comments were given. MAYOR Resolution #1103/ Tax Abatement- Graphic Packaging Council Member Jim Dazey requested the reading of Resolution #1103 in its entirety. Attorney Doug Atz read Resolution #1103 in its entirety. Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion to approve with a second from Amy Ballard. The motion passed 5 ayes – 0 nays. EID 2023 Budget Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe presented the 2023 EID budget that they passed at their previous meeting. Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion to approve with a second from Shari Targgart. The motion passed 5 ayes – 0 nays. CLERK-TREASURER Resolution #1101/ End of Year Transfers Council Member Jim Dazey requested the reading of Resolution #1101 in its entirety. Attorney Doug Atz read Resolution #1101 in its entirety. Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Shari Targgart. The motion passed 5 ayes – 0 nays. Resolution #1102/ Transfer of Funds Council Member Jim Dazey requested the reading of Resolution #1102 in its entirety. Attorney Doug Atz read Resolution #1102 in its entirety. Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Amy Ballard. The motion passed 5 ayes – 0 nays. ENGINEERING The November 2022 McCray Solar Report was presented for review. FIRE The November Fire Report was presented for review. PARK The December 12, 2022 Park Board minutes were presented for review. POLICE The November Police Report was presented for review. OLD BUSINESS General Ordinance #1253/ Amend Building Permit Language – 3rd Reading Council Member Jim Dazey requested the reading of General Ordinance #1253 in title only. Attorney Doug Atz read General Ordinance #1253 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. General Ordinance #1254/ Amend Nuisance Weeds and Grasses- 3rd Reading Council Member Jim Dazey requested the reading of General Ordinance #1254 in title only. Attorney Doug Atz reading General Ordinance #1254 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. NEW BUSINESS General Ordinance #1255/ Amend Garbage & Rubbish- 1st Reading Council Member Jim Dazey requested the reading of General Ordinance #1255 in title only. Attorney Doug Atz read General Ordinance #1255 in title only. Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Regan Ford. Councilman Dazey made a comment that he would like to have this ordinance read twice at the next meeting so it can be published by the time spring comes. The motion passed 5 ayes – 0 nays. ALLOWENCE OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Council Member Jim Dazey presented bills and claim numbers 72962 through 72962 for $742,951.89 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 7:30 P.M. ________________________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 3rd day of January, 2023. ________________________________________________ W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor