Kokomo public meetings in 2023

Council

The Kokomo Common Council reviewed several rezoning ordinances for commercial, residential, and institutional uses. While most passed unanimously, a proposal for apartments near the ballpark passed with a 5-4 vote following resident concerns about property access. The council also approved vacating a right of way and transferring funds.

• Rezone 2435 W Jefferson St for a tunnel car wash (Ord #7111)
• Rezoning for multifamily apartments near the ballpark (Ord #7119, #7120)
• Rezoning for townhomes and mixed-use developments (Ord #7112, #7117, #7118)
• Rezoning for Rescue Mission building additions and storage (Ord #7115, #7116)
• Ordinance to vacate a city right of way (Ord #7121)

Council

The Common Council will conduct first readings for several zoning ordinances involving residential, commercial, and institutional uses. The agenda also includes an ordinance to vacate a right of way and a resolution regarding the transfer of funds.

• Ordinance #7111: Rezoning for a tunnel car wash
• Ordinance #7112: Rezoning for mixed use
• Ordinance #7113: Rezoning for future green space area
• Ordinance #7114: Rezoning for multifamily residential
• Ordinance #7115: Rezoning for a storage/garage building

Council

The agenda for the November 13, 2023, Kokomo Common Council meeting contains only procedural items and no new business. Committee reports were listed as cancelled for this date.

Council

The Kokomo Common Council will consider second readings for several ordinances. These include bond issuances for a NIPSCO pipeline project and the Tribune Apartments development. Additionally, the council will review updated zoning standards for small box discount stores.

• Ordinance #7109: Bonds for NIPSCO pipeline and Duke Energy utility projects
• Ordinance #7110: TIF revenue bonds for the Tribune Apartments project
• Ordinance #7103: New development standards for small box discount stores

Council

The Common Council will meet to adopt the 2024 city budget totaling over $85 million. The agenda includes second readings for rezoning properties at 1400 E. Hoffer St. and 1717 N. Faith Rd. The council will also consider new economic development bonds and area designations.

• Adoption of the $85,301,326 city budget for fiscal year 2024
• Rezoning 1400 E. Hoffer St. for a 66-unit apartment complex
• Rezoning 1717 N. Faith Rd. for a 122-room extended stay hotel
• Issuance of economic development revenue bonds for Nipsco and Duke Energy projects
• Establishment of the South Side Economic Development area

Council

The Common Council is conducting a public hearing regarding the 2024 budgets for various city departments. The agenda also includes first readings for multiple rezoning requests and ordinances to fix salaries for city employees and elected officials.

• Ordinance #7084: Fixing city department budgets totaling $85,301,326
• Ordinance #7104: First reading for rezoning 1400 E. Hoffer St. from R1 to M3
• Ordinance #7105: First reading for rezoning 1717 N. Faith Rd. from R1 to C2
• Ordinance #7106: First reading for rezoning area bounded by SR-931 and Sycamore Rd.
• Ordinance #7085: Fixing maximum salaries for city employees for 2024

Public Hearing Council Meeting

The Common Council approved a resolution for the city to provide inspection services, billing, and permits for new home builds in the county. Several ordinances regarding city salaries and zoning changes were passed on first or second readings.

• Approved Resolution #2801 for inter-local agreement on county home inspection services (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance #7085 (salaries for appointive officers and employees for 2024) on second reading (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance #7086 (salaries for elected city officials for 2024) on second reading (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance #7104 (rezone 1400 E. Hoffer St. to M3 for 66-unit apartment complex) on first reading (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance #7105 (rezone 1717 N. Faith Rd. to C2 for 122-room extended stay hotel) on first reading (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance #7108 (amendment to Kokomo Zoning Ordinance) on first reading (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance #7106 (rezone area bounded by SR-931 & Sycamore Rd. to M2) on first reading (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance #7107 (rezone area bounded by SR-931 & Sycamore Rd. to PD-M2) on first reading (7-0)

Council

The Common Council is conducting first readings for several ordinances regarding the 2024 fiscal year. These include proposals to fix city department budgets, maximum employee salaries, and elected official salaries. The council will also consider amendments to parking and school zone speed regulations.

• Ordinance #7084: Fixing various city department budgets totaling $85,301,326
• Ordinance #7085: Setting maximum salaries for city employees for 2024
• Ordinance #7086: Setting salaries for elected city officials for 2024
• Ordinance #7074: Amending parking and school zone speed ordinances

Council Meeting

The Common Council passed ordinances fixing budgets for city departments and setting maximum salaries for appointive officers and employees for 2024. The Council also approved an ordinance adjusting salaries for elected city officials and updated parking and school zone speed regulations.

• Approved Ordinance #7074 amending parking and school zone speed regulations (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #7084 fixing budgets for various departments, boards, and commissions (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #7085 fixing maximum salaries for appointive officers and employees for 2024 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #7086 fixing salaries for elected city officials for 2024 (6-0)

Council

The Kokomo Common Council meeting scheduled for August 28, 2023, has been cancelled. No new business was listed on the agenda.

Council

The Kokomo Common Council will review multiple requests to change land use designations. These include second and first readings for properties on E. Markland Ave, E. Walnut St, and near the intersection of 200 East and Touby Pike.

• Ordinance #7099: Rezone 220 E. Markland Ave from C1 to C2 (second reading)
• Ordinance #7100: Rezone 313 E. Walnut St from R5 to DC (first reading)
• Ordinance #7101: Rezone corner of 200 East and Touby Pike from LI to MI (first reading)
• Ordinance #7102: Rezone corner of 200 East North & Touby Pike from US 31 AG-OL to US OIA-OL (first reading)

Kokomo Common Council

The Common Council passed four ordinances regarding property rezoning. Three of the ordinances were passed on first and second readings following a suspension of the rules.

• Passed Ordinance #7099 on second reading to rezone 220 E. Markland Ave and two adjoining lots from C1 to C2 (9-0)
• Suspended rules and passed Ordinance #7100 on second reading to rezone 313 E. Walnut St from R5 to DC (9-0)
• Suspended rules and passed Ordinance #7101 on second reading to rezone property at 200 East and Touby Pike from LI to MI (9-0)
• Suspended rules and passed Ordinance #7102 on second reading to rezone property at 200 East North & Touby Pike from US 31 AG-OL to US OIA-OL (9-0)

Council Meeting

The Common Council approved the first reading of a rezoning ordinance for a property on E. Markland Ave. and passed two resolutions regarding fund transfers and federal transportation assistance applications.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance #7099 to rezone 220 E. Markland Ave. from C1 to C2 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2799 to transfer funds from general accounts to cover expenses (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2800 authorizing federal transportation assistance applications (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from July 10, 2023

Council

The Kokomo Common Council is reviewing a rezoning request for 220 E. Markland Avenue and two adjacent lots. The council will also consider resolutions regarding fund transfers between city accounts and applications for federal transportation assistance.

• Ordinance #7099: Rezoning 220 E. Markland Ave from C1 to C2 (first reading)
• Resolution #2799: Transfer of funds between various city accounts (first reading)
• Resolution #2800: Authorization for Federal Transit Administration grant applications (first reading)

Council

The Kokomo Common Council is conducting second readings on several rezoning ordinances, many involving requests by Advantix Development Corporation to change properties to multi-family residential use. The council will also consider a first reading for a historic site designation and an appropriation for the Motor Vehicle Highway fund.

• Rezoning 1411 N. Market St from MI to M3 (Ordinance #7089)
• Rezoning 3109 W. Sycamore St from LI to M3 (Ordinance #7088)
• Rezoning 1110 N. Apperson Way from R4 to R5 (Ordinance #7087)
• Designating 1610 W. Taylor St. as a Historic Site (Ordinance #7096)
• Appropriation of money for the Motor Vehicle Highway fund (Ordinance #7083)

Council Meeting

The Council approved several rezoning petitions for residential and multi-family developments, including multiple requests from Advantix Development Corporation. The Council also designated 1610 W. Taylor St. as a historic site and approved funds for a front-end loader.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance #7089 rezoning 1411 N. Market St to M3 (8-1)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance #7088 rezoning 3109 W. Sycamore St to M3 (6-3)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance #7087 rezoning 1110 N. Apperson Way to R5 (9-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance #7083 to appropriate Motor Vehicle Highway funds for a front-end loader (9-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinances #7090, #7091, #7092, #7093, #7094, and #7095 rezoning six properties to R5 (each 8-1)
• Approved Ordinance #7096 designating 1610 W. Taylor St. as a historic site (9-0)

Council

The Common Council approved the first readings of several ordinances, including rezoning requests for multi-family housing and a $100 million bond issuance for a NIPSCO pipeline project. One rezoning request for a 4.85-acre site at 3109 W. Sycamore St passed with a 5-3 vote following public testimony.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance #7088 rezoning 3109 W. Sycamore St to M3 (5-3)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #7089 rezoning 1411 N. Market St to M3 (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #7087 rezoning 1110 N. Apperson Way to R5 (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #7083 for Motor Vehicle Highway fund appropriation (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #7086 for $100M NIPSCO Pipeline project taxable bonds (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #7090 rezoning 1312 N. Market St to R5 (7-1)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #7091 rezoning 908 N. Courtland Ave to R5 (7-1)
• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Council

The Council will hold a public hearing on a $206,740 appropriation for street department equipment. The meeting also includes first readings for several rezoning requests and an ordinance authorizing up to $100 million in bonds for the Nipsco Pipeline project.

• Authorization of up to $100,000,000 in taxable economic development revenue bonds for the Nipsco Pipeline project
• Appropriation of $206,740 from the Motor Vehicle Highway fund for a street department wheel loader
• Rezoning request for 3109 W. Sycamore St from industrial to multi-family residential
• Multiple rezoning requests by Advantix Development Corporation for various properties to residential use
• Rezoning request for 1110 N. Apperson Way from R4 to R5

Council Meeting

The Common Council passed two ordinances regarding small box discount stores. One ordinance adds a definition for these stores to the zoning ordinance, and the other establishes a moratorium on their construction and development.

• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes
• Passed Ordinance #7079 to add a definition for small box discount stores on second reading (6-1)
• Passed Ordinance #7080 approving a moratorium on the construction and development of small box discount stores on second reading (6-1)

Council

The council passed first readings for ordinances regarding small box discount stores and a development moratorium. Members also approved the rezoning of 603 N. Union St. from commercial to residential use.

• Moratorium on construction and development of small box discount stores until November 1, 2023, or until new standards are adopted
• Ordinance #7079: Amendment to zoning ordinance #6279 regarding small box discount store definitions (passed first reading)
• Rezoning of 603 N. Union St. from C2 (commercial) to R5 (residential) (passed second reading)
• Presentation of the Turning Point Annual Report

COUNCIL MEETING

The Common Council passed a moratorium on the construction and development of small box discount stores until November 1, 2023. The Council also approved a zoning change for a property on N. Union St. and a definition update for small box discount stores.

• Approved Ordinance #7079 to add a definition for small box discount stores (8-1)
• Approved Ordinance #7080 moratorium on small box discount store construction until Nov 1, 2023 (8-1)
• Approved Ordinance #7082 rezoning 603 N. Union St. from C2 to R5 (9-0)
• Approved May 08, 2023 meeting minutes

Council

The Common Council will consider a first reading for an ordinance to pause the development of small box discount stores. The agenda also includes a zoning amendment and a rezoning request for 603 N. Union St.

• Ordinance #7080: Moratorium on small box discount store construction (first reading)
• Case P05-Z-23: Amendment to zoning ordinance #6279
• Case P06-Z-23: Rezoning 603 N. Union St. from C2 commercial to RS urban residential

public hearing- council meeting

The council approved a 10-year step-down personal property tax abatement for FCA US LLC (Stellantis) to support a $155 million investment in new equipment for electric drive module production. The project is expected to retain 262 jobs with salaries totaling at least $17.5 million. The vote was 7-0. The council also passed on second reading an ordinance vacating a portion of Busby Road as part of a joint venture project.

• Approved Resolution #2798: 10-year step-down tax abatement for Stellantis' $155M EDM retooling (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance #7077 on second reading: vacating a portion of Busby Road (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 24, 2023 meeting

Council

The Common Council is taking final action on a personal property tax abatement to support manufacturing equipment installation for FCA US LLC. The project involves a $155 million investment at two Kokomo facilities to produce electric drive modules. The council will also consider a second reading of an ordinance to vacate a right of way.

• $155 million personal property tax abatement for FCA US LLC
• Retention of 262 jobs with salaries totaling at least $17.5 million
• Ten-year step-down tax abatement schedule
• Second reading of Ordinance #7077 to vacate a right of way

Public Hearing Council

The Common Council approved a declaratory resolution for a 10-year personal property tax abatement for Stellantis. Council also passed an amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding gas station distance requirements and approved a property rezone on N. Armstrong St.

• Approved Resolution #2797 for a 10-year step-down tax abatement for Stellantis (9-0)
• Passed Ordinance #7078 amending Zoning Ordinance #6279 regarding gas station distance (7-2)
• Approved Ordinance #7081 rezoning 507 N. Armstrong St from R4 to IS (9-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance #7077 to vacate a right of way (9-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from April 10, 2023

Council

The Kokomo Common Council will consider several ordinances, including amendments to city zoning standards for gas stations and self-storage facilities. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for 507 N. Armstrong St. and an economic revitalization area designation.

• Ordinance #7078: Amendments to gas station and self-storage zoning standards
• Ordinance #7081: Rezoning 507 N. Armstrong St. from urban residential to institutional uses
• Ordinance #7077: An ordinance vacating a right of way in Kokomo
• Resolution #2797: Designation of an Economic Revitalization Area and property tax exemptions

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINTUES 04-10-2023

The Common Council approved the first reading of Ordinance #7078, which amends gas station standards. The ordinance includes requirements for building materials and a rule that new gas stations cannot be within one mile of an existing one.

• Approved minutes from February 27, 2023 and March 27, 2023
• Passed first reading of Ordinance #7078 regarding Gas Station Standards (9-0)

Council

The Kokomo Common Council will hold a first reading for Ordinance #7078, which proposes an amendment to Ordinance #6279. The council is also scheduled to approve meeting minutes from February 27 and March 27, 2023.

• First reading of Ordinance #7078 (amending Ordinance #6279)

KOKOMO COMMON COUNCIL meeting

The meeting was procedural with no substantive decisions made. The Council received a report from the City’s Controllers office regarding outstanding checks from 2020.

Council

The Kokomo Common Council meeting includes the cancellation of two-year-old checks. The remainder of the agenda consists of standard procedural items and committee reports.

• Cancellation of two year old checks

council

The Kokomo Common Council meeting scheduled for March 13, 2023, was cancelled. No new business was listed on the agenda.

Council Meeting

The Common Council approved two property rezoning ordinances and an ordinance to fix maximum salaries for city employees for 2023. A resolution was also passed to transfer funds to cover the pay increases.

• Approved Ordinance #7075 to rezone 518 E. Boulevard from R4 to NC (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance #7076 to rezone 210 N Market St. from IS to DC (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance #7003 to fix maximum salaries for city employees for 2023 (9-0)
• Approved Resolution #2796 to transfer funds for pay increases (9-0)
• Approved minutes for the February 13, 2023 Public Hearing and Common Council meeting

Council

The Kokomo Common Council will consider first readings for two rezoning ordinances and an ordinance fixing maximum salaries for city employees for the 2023 fiscal year. The council will also address a resolution regarding the transfer of funds.

• Rezoning of 518 E. Boulevard from R4 to NC (Ordinance #7075)
• Rezoning of 210 N Market St. from IS to DC (Ordinance #7076)
• Fixing maximum salaries for city officers and employees for fiscal year 2023 (Ordinance #7003)
• Resolution regarding the transfer of funds (Resolution #2796)

Council

The Common Council is taking final action on real and personal property tax abatements for Soulbrain MI, Inc. as part of an economic revitalization area. The council will also consider amendments to city parking and school zone speed regulations.

• Real property tax abatement for Soulbrain MI, INC. (Resolution #2792)
• Personal property tax abatement for Soulbrain MI, INC. (Resolution #2793)
• Amendments to city parking and school zone speed regulations (Ordinance #7067)

Council meeting

The Common Council held a re-organizational meeting to fill leadership roles and commission seats. All positions were filled via unanimous votes.

• Elected Councilman Collins as President (unanimous)
• Elected Councilman Davis as Vice President (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilman Grecu to the Plan Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilman T. Stewart to the Traffic Commission (unanimous)