Common Council

COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS-CITY HALL SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 -7:00 P.M. The Common Council of the City of Kendallville met in regular session September 3, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. Roll call was answered by: Mayor Lance Waters, Council Member Amy Ballard, Council Member Corey Boese, Attorney Jacob Atz, Council Member Tara Streb, and Council Member Christopher McCreery. Council Member Shari Targgart was absent. Others present were: Katie Ritchie, James Dazey, Jeremy McKinley, Scott Derby, Matt Getts- KPC, Brian Strange, Patrick Howell, and John Dixon PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. MINUTES/ MEETING Minutes from the August 20, 2024 Common Council meeting were presented for review. Council Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Corey Boese. The motion passed 4 ayes – 0 nays. PETITIONS OR COMMENTS No petitions or comments were given. PARK The August 19, 2024 Park Board Minutes were presented for review. POLICE Plaque Presentation Chief John Dixon and Mayor Lance Waters presented Administrative Engineer Scott Derby with a plaque recognizing his annual 1000 mile cycling event for fallen officers. NEW BUSINESS Special Ordinance #1592/ 2025 Budget- 1st Reading Council Member Corey Boese requested the reading of Special Ordinance #1592 in title only. Attorney Jacob Atz read Special Ordinance #1592 in title only. Council Member Corey Boese made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Amy Ballard. The motion passed 4 ayes- 0 nays. ALLOWANCE OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Council Member Amy Ballard presented bills and claim numbers 77410 through 77485 for $590,383.48 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 4 ayes-0 nays. MOTION TO ADJOURN Council Member Corey Boese made a motion to adjourn the meeting with a second from Council Member Amy Ballard. Mayor Lance Waters adjourned the meeting at 7:05 P.M. ________________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 17th day of September, 2024 _______________________________________ Lance L. Waters-Mayor