Common Council

COMMON COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS-CITY HALL https://www.kendallvillein.gov/recordings APRIL 21, 2026 -7:00 P.M. The Common Council of the City of Kendallville met in regular session April 21, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. Roll call was answered by: Mayor Lance Waters, Council Member Amy Ballard, Council Member Shari Targgart, Attorney Jacob Atz, Council Member Tara Streb, and Council Member Christopher McCreery. Council Member Corey Boese was absent. Others present were Katie Ritchie, April Waters, Patrick Howell, Brian Strange, Matt Getts- KPC, Jeremy McKinley, Derek Miller- Brooks Construction, Margery Taylor, Regan Ford, Karla Clarke, Misty & Kevin Pegan, Dakota Dellahan, Brandon Cox, Matthew Gillison, Doug Davis, and John Dixon. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. MINUTES/ MEETING Minutes from April 7, 2026, Common Council meeting was presented for review. Council Member Christopher McCreery made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Tara Streb. The motion passed 4 ayes – 0 nays. PETITIONS OR COMMENTS No petitions or comments were given. MAYOR Arbor Day Proclamation Mayor Lance Waters read the proclamation declaring Friday, April 24, 2026, Arbor Day. The March Humane Society Report was presented for review. FIRE The March Fire Report was presented for review. POLICE The March Police Report was presented for review. Dispatcher of The Year Chief of Police John Dixon and Mayor Lance Waters presented Margery Taylor with the Dispatcher of the Year Award. OLD BUSINESS General Ordinance #1281/ Rezoning- 3rd Reading Council Member Amy Ballard requested the reading of General Ordinance #1281 in title only. Attorney Jacob Atz read General Ordinance #1281 in title only. Council Member Amy Ballard made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Shari Targgart. The motion passed 4 ayes – 0 nays. NEW BUSINESS General Ordinance #1282/ Handicap Parking- 1st Reading Council Member Amy Ballard requested the reading of General Ordinance #1282 in title only. Attorney Jacob Atz read General Ordinance #1282 in title only. Council Member Amy Ballard made a motion to approve with a second from Council Member Tara Streb. The motion passed 4 ayes – 0 nays. ALLOWANCE OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Council Member Amy Ballard presented bills and claim numbers 81975 through 82061 for $1,225,850.09 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 Tara Streb made a motion to adjourn the meeting with a second from Council Member Shari Targgart. Mayor Lance Waters adjourned the meeting at 7:07 P.M. ________________________________________ Kathren R. Ritchie- Clerk Treasurer Minutes approved by me this 6th of May 2026 _______________________________________ Lance L. Waters-Mayor