Common Council

COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS-CITY HALL https://www.kendallvillein.gov/recordings MARCH 3, 2026 -7:00 P.M. The Common Council of the City of Kendallville met in regular session March 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, and Council Member Christopher McCreery. Council Member Tara Streb was absent. Others present were Katie Ritchie, April Waters, Scott Derby, Brian Strange, Matt Getts- KPC, Jeremy McKinley, Brandon Cox, Dakota Dellahan, Casey & Sarah Kintz, Clinton Custer, Shafter Baker, Scott Mosley, Patrick Howell, Nathaniel Stahl, Lucas Pant, Doug Davis, Brandon Cox, Austin Lash, Sutton Lash, Kiara Terry, Trent McGregor, Matthew Frick, Tyler Terry, Landon Kintz, and John Dixon. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. MINUTES/ MEETING Minutes from February 17, 2026, Common Council meeting was presented for review. Council Member Shari Targgart made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Christopher McCreery. The motion passed 4 ayes – 0 nays. PETITIONS OR COMMENTS No petitions or comments were given. MAYOR Police Officer of The Year Award Mayor Lance Waters and Police Chief John Dixon presented Patrolman Clinton Custer with the Police Officer of The Year Award. Firefighter of The Year Award Mayor Lance Waters and Fire Chief Jeremy McKinley presented Firefighter Casey Kintz with the Firefighter of The Year Award. ENGINEERING Administrative Engineer Scott Derby presented the Council with the 2025 McCray Solar Report. PARK The 2025 Annual Park Report was presented for review. ALLOWANCE OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Council Member Amy Ballard presented bills and claim numbers 81715 through 81783 for $1,405,711.39 for approval. Council Member Amy Ballard made a motion to approve the bills and claims with a second by Council Member Shari Targgart. Council Member Christopher McCreery told the Council that he did not agree with the KLDC’s purchase and price for 211 N. Main Street. This purchase had already been approved by the KLDC entity. The motion passed 3 ayes-1 nay from Council Member McCreery. 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 7:13 P.M. ________________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 17th of March 2026 _______________________________________ Lance L. Waters-Mayor