Common Council

COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS-CITY HALL JANUARY 23, 2024 -7:00 P.M. The Common Council of the City of Kendallville met in regular session January 23, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. Roll call was answered by: Mayor Lance Waters, Council Member Amy Ballard, Council Member Corey Boese, Council Member Shari Targgart, Attorney Jacob Atz, Council Member Tara Streb, Council Member Christopher McCreery, and MYAC Member Melissa Smith. Others present were: Katie Ritchie, Lynn Lash, Brenda Lash, Jeff Conley, Latesa Conley, Danika Conley, Jared Conley, Aaron Lash, Ashley Lash, Ashley Rodenbeck, Barb Spriggs, Tanya Evard, Scott Derby, John Dixon, Sidney Shartzer, Austin Lash, Angie Handshoe, Dakota Dellahan, April Waters, and Matt Gillison. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. MINUTES/ MEETING Minutes from the January 2, 2024 Common Council meeting were presented for review. Council Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Christopher McCreery. The motion passed 5 ayes – 0 nays. PETITIONS OR COMMENTS No petitions or comments were given. MAYOR Oath of Office- Detective Lieutenant & Patrol Officer Mayor Lance Waters led Angie Handshoe in her oath of office as Detective Lieutenant. Mayor Lance Waters led Austin Lash in his oath of office as Patrol Officer. Appointments- Mayor Lance Waters appointed the following people to following Boards: BZA- Tammi Gould Kendallville Housing Authority- Delores Forbes and Candice Holbrook Tree Commission- Ania Hornberger Council President, Amy Ballard, announced the following Council Appointments: RDC- Loren Allen BZA- Scott Durbin Plan Commission- Amy Ballard EDAC- Amy Ballard The December 2023 Humane Society Report was presented for review. ENGINEERING The 2023 McCray Solar Report was presented for review. FIRE The December 2023 Fire Report was presented for review. The End of Year 2023 Report was presented for review. PARK The January 8, 2024 minutes were presented for review. POLICE The December 2023 Police Report was presented for review. OLD BUSINESS General Ordinance #1263/ Sewer Ordinance – 3rd Reading Council Member Corey Bose requested the reading of General Ordinance #1263 in title only. Attorney Jacob Atz read General Ordinance #1263 in title only. Council Member Corey Boese made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Amy Ballard. The motion passed 5 ayes – 0 nays. Special Ordinance #1590/ Financing Fire Truck -2nd Reading Council Member Corey Boese requested the reading of Special Ordinance #1590 in its entirety. Attorney Jacob Atz read Special Ordinance #1590 in its entirety. Council Member Corey Boese 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 Amy Ballard presented bills and claim numbers 75665 through 75822 for $1,507,308.31 for approval. Council Member Amy Ballard made a motion to approve the bills and claims with a second by Council Member Tara Streb. The motion passed 5 ayes-0 nays. MOTION TO ADJOURN Council Member Amy Ballard made a motion to adjourn the meeting with a second from Council Member Tara Streb. Mayor Lance Waters adjourned the meeting at 7:18 P.M. ________________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 6th day of February, 2024 _______________________________________ Lance L. Waters-Mayor