Common Council

COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS-CITY HALL https://www.kendallvillein.gov/recordings FEBRUARY 3, 2026 -7:00 P.M. The Common Council of the City of Kendallville met in regular session February 3, 2026, 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, and Council Member Christopher McCreery. Others present were Katie Ritchie, April Waters, Scott Derby, Matt Getts- KPC, John & Janell Dixon, Zack Pruitt, Robert Probst, Patrick Howell, Jeremy McKinley, Ania Hornberger, and Scott Derby. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. MINUTES/ MEETING Minutes from January 20, 2026, Common Council meeting was presented for review. Council Member Tara Streb made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Shari Targgart. The motion passed 5 ayes – 0 nays. PETITIONS OR COMMENTS No petitions or comments were given. ENGINEERING Tree Commission Annual Report Commission Member, Ania Hornberger, presented the 2025 Annual Tree Commission Annual Report. FIRE The 2025 Annual Fire Report was presented for review. OLD BUSINESS General Ordinance #1280/ R-1 Single Family District to C-1B, Local Commercial Retail Sales- 2nd Reading Council Member Corey Boese requested the reading of General Ordinance #1280 in its entirety. Attorney Jacob Atz read General Ordinance #1280 in its entirety. Council Member Corey Boese made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Amy Ballard. The motion passed 5 ayes – 0 nays. ALLOWANCE OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Council Member Amy Ballard presented bills and claim numbers 81534 through 81613 for $875,070.40 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 Shari Targgart. Mayor Lance Waters adjourned the meeting at 7:12 P.M. ________________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 17th of February 2026 _______________________________________ Lance L. Waters-Mayor