Common Council

COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS-CITY HALL JUNE 18, 2024 -7:00 P.M. The Common Council of the City of Kendallville met in regular session June 18, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. Roll call was answered by: Mayor Lance Waters, Council Member Amy Ballard, Council Member Shari Targgart, Attorney Jacob Atz, and Council Member Tara Streb. Council Member Corey Boese, Council Member Christopher McCreery, and MYAC Member Melissa Smith were absent. Others present were: Katie Ritchie, Scott Derby, Patrick Howell, SuzAnne Handshoe, Shaye Coil, Kingston Streich, Jeremy McKinley, and John Dixon PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. MINUTES/ MEETING Minutes from the June 4, 2024 Common Council meeting were presented for review. Council Member Shari Targgart made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Tara Streb. The motion passed 3 ayes – 0 nays. PETITIONS OR COMMENTS No petitions or comments were given. MAYOR State of the Youth Address Former Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe introduced MYAC President Shaye Coil to present the State of the Youth Address. Handshoe also announced that Coil was accepted into Harvard University. Shaye Coil presented the State of the Youth Address. CLERK 2024 Title VI Implementation Plan Clerk Treasurer Katie Ritchie presented the 2024 Title VI Implementation Plan to the Council that was done by JPR. Ritchie told the Council this is done annually by JPR. Council Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Shari Targgart. The motion passed 3 ayes – 0 nays. ENGINEERING May Solar Field Report The May 2024 Solar Field Report was presented for review. FIRE The May 2024 Fire Report was presented for review. PARK The June 10, 2024 Park Minutes were presented for review. POLICE The May 2024 Police Report was presented for review. OLD BUSINESS General Ordinance #1265/ Municipal Code Police Fees- 2nd Reading Council Member Amy Ballard requested the reading of General Ordinance #1265 in its entirety. Attorney Jacob Atz read General Ordinance #1265 its entirety. Council Member Amy Ballard made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Shari Targgart. Mayor Lance Waters told the Council that the fees are well below the state maximum. The motion passed 3 ayes – 0 nays. NEW BUSINESS General Ordinance #1266/ Wastewater Limits- 1st Reading Council Member Amy Ballard requested the reading of General Ordinance #1266 in title only. Attorney Jacob Atz read General Ordinance #1266 in title only. Council Member Amy Ballard made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Tara Streb. The motion passed 3 ayes – 0 nays. ALLOWANCE OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Council Member Amy Ballard presented bills and claim numbers 76820 through 76956 for $1,292,655.64 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 3 ayes-0 nays. MOTION TO ADJOURN Council Member Shari Targgart made a motion to adjourn the meeting with a second from Council Member Amy Ballard. Mayor Lance Waters adjourned the meeting at 7:015 P.M. ________________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 2nd day of July, 2024 _______________________________________ Lance L. Waters-Mayor