Common Council

COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS-CITY HALL July 5, 2023, -7:00 P.M. The Common Council of the City of Kendallville met in regular session Wednesday July 5, 2023 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 Amy Ballard. Council Member Shari Targgart and MYAC Member TJ Knox were absent. Others present were: Brandy Roberts, Jeremy McKinley, Lance and April Waters, Scott Derby, Kristin Johnson, Tara Streb, Matt Getts-KPC Media, and Ryan Chasey-Housing Resource Hub. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. MINUTES/ MEETING Minutes from the June 20, 2023 Common Council meeting were presented for review. Council Member Jim Dazey asked for a correction to be made to change from Attorney Jacob Atz to Attorney Doug Atz as he was the one who was present. Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Regan Ford. The motion passed 4 ayes – 0 nays. PETITIONS OR COMMENTS Chief Lance Waters wanted to thank everyone for the collaborative efforts of everyone involved to help make the Patriotic Pops/Fourth of July Celebration successful this year. MAYOR Housing Hub Presentation Kristen Johnson presented a proposal for partnering with Housing Resource Hub to add 2nd floor housing in existing buildings in downtown Kendallville. Kristin Johnson asked if it would be possible for the City to contribute $ 50,000.00 towards the development of this housing using funds from the CDBG Funds. Council Member Jim Dazey made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Regan Ford. The motion passed 4 ayes – 0 nays. PARK The June 12, 2023 Park Minutes were presented for review. ALLOWANCE OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Council Member Jim Dazey presented bills and claim numbers 74251 through 74346 for $654,289.78 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 4 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. ________________________________________________ Brandy Roberts- Deputy Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 18th day of July, 2023. ________________________________________________ W. SuzAnne Handshoe-Mayor