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Kokomo public meetings in 2022

40 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 13, 2022

Council

Rezoning request for NW corner of E North St. and Toby Pike

The Kokomo Common Council is holding a special session to consider Ordinance #7073. This item involves a first reading for a rezoning from institutional uses to low intensity industrial/business park.

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Mon Dec 12, 2022

Council

Kokomo Council considers real estate annexation and tax exemptions

The Kokomo Common Council will hold a second reading on an ordinance to annex real estate into the city. The council will also consider resolutions regarding fund transfers and property tax exemptions within an Economic Revitalization Area.

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Mon Dec 12, 2022

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING

✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning of property at E. North St. and Touby Pike

The Common Council approved Ordinance #7073 to rezone 2.37 acres of land. The property was changed from institutional uses (IS) to low intensity industrial/business park (LI).

Mon Dec 12, 2022

Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council designates Economic Revitalization Area for $75M investment

The Common Council approved tax exemptions for a $75 million investment at 2141 N. Toby Pike expected to create 75 jobs. The council also approved a fund transfer to balance year-end books and an agreement with Howard County for a Hotel and Conference Center.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution of the common Council of the City of Kokomo, Indiana, approving an inter-local agreement with the Howard County, Indiana to support the development of a Hotel and Conference Center…
2 yea
six yea · six yea
Mon Nov 28, 2022

Public Hearing Meeting

✓ Decided: Council advances redistricting plan and multiple zoning changes

The Common Council approved the second reading of an ordinance establishing Councilmanic Districts and two rezoning requests. The Council also passed resolutions for a fiscal plan for annexed areas and year-end fund transfers.

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Mon Nov 28, 2022

Council

Kokomo Council to consider land annexation and rezoning on November 28

The Kokomo Common Council will review ordinances for land annexation and several zoning changes. This includes a proposal to rezone 2331 W Lincoln Rd from office commercial to multi-family residential. The council will also address establishing council districts and fiscal plans for annexed areas.

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Mon Nov 14, 2022

Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves $1.5M for health care and firefighter overtime

The Common Council approved a $1.5 million appropriation for health care and firefighter overtime. The body also advanced several rezoning requests and land annexations, and held a public hearing on city redistricting.

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Mon Nov 14, 2022

Council

Kokomo Council reviews land annexations and multiple property rezonings

The Kokomo Common Council will consider second readings for the annexation of the Obermeyer and Sturgeon parcels. The agenda also includes first readings for several rezoning requests, a budget appropriation ordinance, and the establishment of councilmanic districts.

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Mon Oct 24, 2022

Council

Kokomo Council considers land annexations and industrial rezoning

The Common Council will consider ordinances to annex the Obermeyer and Sturgeon parcels into city limits. The agenda also includes a request to rezone properties on N 100 E and Touby Pike to high-intensity industrial use. Additionally, the council will review resolutions regarding bond issuances for economic development areas.

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Mon Oct 24, 2022

Council

✓ Decided: Council approved two annexations and a major rezoning for industrial use

The council voted 8-0 to pass on first reading two voluntary annexations (Obermeyer and Sturgeon parcels) and to suspend rules to pass a rezoning from agricultural/residential to heavy industrial on second reading. It also approved four resolutions, including bond issuances for redevelopment districts, redistricting guidelines, and fiscal plans for the annexations. All votes were unanimous.

Mon Oct 17, 2022

COUNCIL MEETING

✓ Decided: Council approved moratoriums on storage units and gas stations until May 2023

The council unanimously approved two moratoriums: one on construction of storage units/facilities (Ordinance 7060) and one on gas stations (Ordinance 7061), both effective until May 1, 2023, to allow time for zoning review and updates. Also approved was Ordinance 7062, a clerical correction to speed limit sections of the city code. Ordinance 7064 was postponed to the next meeting.

Mon Sep 26, 2022

Council

Kokomo Council considers 2023 employee salaries, budgets, and utility rate changes

The Kokomo Common Council will review ordinances to set 2023 salaries for elected officials and city employees. The agenda also includes final readings for department budgets and proposed changes to wastewater utility rates. Additionally, the council will discuss several zoning reclassifications and economic development resolutions.

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Mon Sep 26, 2022

Council meeting public hearing 09-26-2022

✓ Decided: Council approves 2023 budget, salary ordinances, and zoning changes

The Kokomo Common Council unanimously approved the 2023 city budget of $79,452,673, salary ordinances for city employees and elected officials, and a wastewater rate increase effective January 1, 2023. The council also passed several zoning changes, including rezonings at 1512 E. Hoffer St. and 1715 W. Markland Ave., and denied a requested withdrawal of a rezoning petition at 2331 W. Lincoln Rd. Resolutions were adopted for an economic revitalization area for Starplus Energy LLC and a domestic violence awareness resolution.

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Mon Sep 12, 2022

Council

Kokomo Council to consider sewage system soil remediation and salary ordinances

The Kokomo Common Council will review several ordinances during its September 12 meeting. This includes a second reading for a sewage system soil remediation project and first readings for city employee and official salaries. The council will also address wastewater utility rate changes and an economic revitalization designation.

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Mon Sep 12, 2022

Public hearing council

✓ Decided: Council passes ordinances on right-of-way, soil remediation, salaries, wastewater rates

The Kokomo Common Council held a public hearing with no comments and then passed several ordinances and a resolution. They approved a right-of-way vacation, a soil remediation project with revenue bonds, salary ordinances for city employees and elected officials, a wastewater rate increase, and a tax abatement resolution for Starplus Energy LLC. All votes were 8-0.

Mon Aug 29, 2022

Council

Council considers $20.1 million sewage system soil remediation project

The Council will hold first readings for an ordinance authorizing a soil remediation project for the city's sewage works system. This project is estimated to cost up to $20,100,000 and involves removing hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The meeting also includes a first reading on fixing budgets for various city departments, boards, and commissions.

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Mon Aug 29, 2022

COUNICL MEETING

✓ Decided: Council approves 2023 budget and sewer remediation bond

The Common Council passed three items on first reading: a soil remediation project for the sewage works system funded by revenue bonds, the 2023 city budget totaling $79,452,693, and a resolution authorizing federal transit grant applications. All votes were 7-0.

Mon Aug 8, 2022

Council

Kokomo Council to vote on industrial rezonings and speed limit updates

The Kokomo Common Council will hold second readings on several zoning ordinances, including a rezone for nine parcels to high-intensity industrial use. The council will also consider first readings for changes to city speed limits and parking regulations.

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Mon Aug 8, 2022

COUNCIL MEETING

✓ Decided: Council approves 263-acre industrial rezoning, denies multifamily project

The Kokomo Common Council approved a rezoning of about 263 acres from residential/agricultural to high-intensity industrial, requested by the Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance. It denied a separate rezoning for a multifamily residential project at 2331 W. Lincoln Rd. after hearing resident concerns. The council also approved a right-of-way vacation for the Busby Road joint venture project and passed ordinances updating speed limits and parking rules.

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Mon Jul 25, 2022

Council

Kokomo Common Council to consider zoning changes and territory annexation

The Kokomo Common Council will review several ordinances regarding land use and territory annexation. This includes second readings for property annexation and street vacations, as well as first readings for various rezoning requests.

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Mon Jul 25, 2022

KOKOMO COMMON COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING

✓ Decided: Council approves Stellantis-Samsung SDI development agreement

The Kokomo Common Council unanimously approved Resolution #2775 authorizing the mayor to sign a development agreement with Stellantis and Samsung SDI for a battery cell and module manufacturing facility, a $2.7 billion investment expected to create 1,400 jobs. The council also passed several ordinances, including a zoning amendment, an annexation of about 214 acres, a vacation of a portion of Mohr Dr., a rezone of nine parcels to heavy industrial, and a right-of-way vacation on Busby Rd. A rezone for townhomes at 2331 W. Lincoln Rd. passed first reading 6-3, with council members requesting more information before final approval.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Vote for passage follows:
1 yea
six yea
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Mon Jul 11, 2022

KOKOMO COMMON COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING

✓ Decided: Council annexes 214 acres, adopts fiscal plan, vacates Mohr Dr.

The Kokomo Common Council held a public hearing and regular meeting on July 11, 2022. The council approved the annexation of approximately 214 acres (Ordinance #7040 on first reading) and adopted the associated fiscal plan (Resolution #2774), both by 7-0 votes. It also passed Ordinance #7039 on second reading to annex certain real estate, and approved first reading of Ordinance #7043 to vacate a portion of Mohr Drive. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m.

Mon Jul 11, 2022

Council

Kokomo Council to vote on land annexations and road vacation

The Kokomo Common Council will consider ordinances regarding territory annexation and the vacation of a portion of Mohr Drive. The meeting also includes second readings for real estate annexation and a rezoning request west of 2006 Judson Rd.

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Mon Jun 27, 2022

Council

Kokomo Council considers land annexation and residential rezonings

The Kokomo Common Council will hold a public hearing and first readings on several ordinances. These include the annexation of real estate at West Judson Road and rezoning properties for increased residential density.

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Mon Jun 27, 2022

Council Public Hearing

✓ Decided: Council advances annexation and two rezoning ordinances

The Kokomo Common Council held a public hearing and regular meeting on June 27, 2022. No public comments were made at the hearing. The council approved first reading of an annexation ordinance (8-0), first reading of a rezoning for Walnut Heights (8-0), and suspended rules to pass a second-home rezoning on first and second reading (8-0). All votes were unanimous with one member absent.

Mon Jun 13, 2022

Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves annexation fiscal plan for 116-acre West Judson Road parcel

The Kokomo Common Council approved two resolutions. Resolution #2772 transferred funds within the General Fund to cover expenses, and Resolution #2773 adopted a fiscal plan and service policy for annexing a 116.33-acre parcel on West Judson Road. Both passed unanimously 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

Mon Jun 13, 2022

Council

Council meeting agenda unavailable; PDF portfolio only

The agenda for the Kokomo City Council meeting on June 13, 2022, is not provided in text form. The document is a PDF portfolio that requires specific software to view, and no agenda items are listed.

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Mon May 23, 2022

Council Meeting Cancelled 05-23-2022

The Kokomo Common Council meeting for May 23, 2022, was cancelled.

The Kokomo Common Council meeting scheduled for May 23, 2022, was cancelled. No matters were scheduled to be heard during this session.

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Mon May 9, 2022

Council

✓ Decided: Council approves Markland Ave. funding, denies rezoning petition

The Kokomo Common Council approved Ordinance #7035 on second reading, authorizing additional appropriations for Markland Ave. reconstruction, funded by NIPSCO. The council also voted 8-0 not to pass Ordinance #7030, a rezoning request by Redwood USA LLC & SRSRE LLC, and to close the case, as the petitioners are not pursuing the project.

Mon Apr 25, 2022

Council

Kokomo Council considers $308,000 appropriation for Markland Avenue reconstruction

The Common Council will hold a public hearing and meeting regarding road funding and several property rezoning requests. The agenda also includes a resolution to honor the Kokomo Wildkats basketball team.

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Mon Apr 11, 2022

COUNCIL MEETING

✓ Decided: Council passes 4 ordinances on speed, truck routes, parking

The Kokomo Common Council unanimously approved four ordinances on April 11, 2022, all by 9-0 votes. These included amending speed limits for Highland Springs and Webster Park subdivisions, establishing commercial vehicle routes, adding no-parking zones near a pond and on South Harris Road, and adding 15-minute parking signs at Sycamore and Market Street. The council also received updates on ARP fund usage and other reports.

Mon Apr 11, 2022

Council

Kokomo Council reviews amendments to speed limits and parking rules

The Kokoma Common Council will hold first readings on four ordinances regarding city code updates. These include changes to speed limits, commercial vehicle routes, and parking regulations.

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Mon Mar 14, 2022

Council

Kokomo Council reviews rezoning requests and opioid settlement resolution

The Kokomo Common Council will review several petitions to change property zoning classifications. The council will also consider a resolution to opt back into the state's opioid settlements. These items include changes for properties on South Washington Street, West Jefferson Street, and Brooke Road.

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Mon Mar 14, 2022

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE 03-14-2022

✓ Decided: Council approves three rezoning requests and opioid settlement opt-in

The Kokomo Common Council approved three zoning changes and a resolution to opt back into the Opioids Settlement, all by 8-0 votes. The zoning changes include a commercial rezone at 2000 S. Washington St., a C1-to-C2 change at 2405 W. Jefferson St., and an M2 rezone on Brooke Rd. for condominium apartments. The council also heard public comment about a fence encroachment related to the first rezone, but took no action on it.

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Mon Feb 21, 2022

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE 02-21-22

✓ Decided: Council approves first reading of rezoning for restaurant at 2000 S. Washington St.

The Kokomo Common Council approved the first reading of Ordinance #7025, rezoning property at 2000 S. Washington St. from R4 to C2 for a restaurant called Good Eats, operated by Anthony Walker. The council also passed Resolution #2769 to adopt the County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Both votes were unanimous (8-0).

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Mon Feb 21, 2022

Council

Kokomo Council considers South Washington St rezoning and hazard mitigation plan

The council is considering a first reading for rezoning 2000 S. Washington St from residential to commercial. The meeting also includes the adoption of the Howard County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.

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Mon Feb 14, 2022

Council

Kokomo Council considers appropriating $9,861,693 from the ARP Coronavirus Fund

The Kokomo Common Council will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss several ordinances. These items include a large appropriation of federal relief funds and multiple zoning changes for residential and industrial properties.

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Mon Feb 14, 2022

Public Hearing- Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves four zoning changes and ARP funds ordinance, all 9-0

The Kokomo Common Council held a public hearing on Ordinance #7026 (ARP funds) with no public comments, then approved the minutes from January 24th. The council unanimously passed four ordinances: a zone change from R1 to HI for a 124-acre industrial park at 219 East 300 North, a zone change from R4 to NC for property at 422 W. Deffenbaugh and 1422 S. Webster St., a zone change from R4 to C2 for 1232 E. Sycamore, and a continuation of the American Rescue Plan funds ordinance. All votes were 9-0.

Mon Jan 24, 2022

COUNCIL MEETING

✓ Decided: Council advances zoning change for Hawg Heaven banquet hall

The Kokomo Common Council approved the first reading of Ordinance #7024, which would rezone a tract of land from R4 (medium density urban residential) to NC (neighborhood commercial) to allow Hawg Heaven to operate a banquet hall. The vote was 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and adjourned at 6:07 p.m.

Mon Jan 10, 2022

Council

Kokomo Council to review industrial park area and property rezonings

The Kokomo Common Council will hold a meeting for reorganization and to consider several ordinances. The agenda includes first readings for two rezoning petitions and a resolution regarding the Industrial Park Economic Development Area.

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