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Evansville City Council Meeting  Agenda

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City Council Meeting  Agenda  JANUARY 23, 2023At 5:30 P.M.
 

AGENDA

I. INTRODUCTION

 

01-23-2023 Agenda Attachment:
II. APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM

 

1-9-23 Memo Attachment:
III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA:  FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

VII. REGULAR AGENDA:  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE G-2022-25 AMENDED An Ordinance Amending Section 18.135.120 (Interior Parking Area Green Space) of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Elpers Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 01/23/2023 Notify: Josh Claybourn, Jackson Kelly
G-2022-25 Amended Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE G-2023-01 An Ordinance to Vacate Regarding the Vacation of the Following Utility Easements: An approximate 255’ x 25’ portion of Utility Easement Located along the South Side of Liberty Federal Credit Union Headquarters, Commonly Known as 4401 Theater Drive, as described in Deed Book 691, Page 50, with the North 15’ being First Described in Deed Book 600, Page 110, and the South 10’ being first shown on the Plat of Morgan Center Subdivision Section B, as per Plat thereof, Recorded in Plat Book M, Page 155. Also, an approximate 211’ x 10’ portion of Utility Easement Located on the East side of said Liberty Federal Credit Union, being first Described in said Deed Book 600, page 50 Sponsor(s): Trockman Discussion Led By: Public Works Chair Brinkmeyer Discussion Date: 1/23/2023 Notify: Eric Obermeier, Morley
G-2023-01 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE F-2023-01 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Repeals and Re-Appropriations of Funds within the Department of Metropolitan Development Sponsor(s): Moore Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 1/23/2023 Notify: Kelley Coures, DMD
F-2023-01 Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE R-2022-36 AMENDED An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 524, 528, 532, 544, 550 S Weinbach Ave 2004, 2008, 2010 Lincoln Ave Owner: University of Evansville Requested Change: R2/R4 to PUD Ward: 2 Mosby Representative: Mike Averett
R-2022-36 Amended Attachment:
E. ORDINANCE R-2022-38 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 201 E Michigan St Owner: Brian Denner Requested Change: C1/C4 to R2 Ward: 4 Burton Representative: Brian Denner
R-2022-38 Attachment:
VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET

 

IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, February 13, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
B. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
C. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

XI. ADJOURNMENT

Letter To The Editor: Universal Vouchers Are Here

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Letter To The Editor: Universal Vouchers Are Here

Last Wednesday was the first hearing of a bill that authors feel will put parents first in the education of their children, but the way it is written has every possibility of throwing their kids’ education under the bus.

SB 305 is the culmination of a 12-year progression of getting public monies to private institutions through vouchers. This bill, SB305, will put no income limits on families who apply, and funding will be for everything, including but not limited to tuition, fees, books, field trips, etc. It is a universal voucher.

Putting public vs private arguments aside, there are issues with the bill I hope you will consider offering your opinion to the Chair of the Senate Education and Career Committee.

Here are the main issues I have:

First, there is no accountability written in the bill to the standard of education the student should receive either from the vendor, facility or his homeschooling parent.

Second, it is up to the State Treasurer (who has no expertise in education per his admission) to determine vendor (school, program, facility) eligibility,

Third, the receiving vendors aren’t subject to review by the State Treasurer or the State Board of Accounts or even have to publish an annual fiscal report.

Lastly, there is no good fiscal on the bill. It is reported to cost several hundred million just to address the vouchers and on top of this for every 300 students the State Treasurer gets to add an employee at $60,000 a year.

Twelve years ago the voucher concept to help disadvantaged kids attend better schools was initiated in Indiana. Many of us thought this was not bad idea. The concept today, however, doesn’t resemble the original intent and with school choice in public education and other educational changes, the conversation has been satisfied.

This bill, SB305, should not go further. It is a waste of valuable time. The idea needs complete work over. If you want universal vouchers, then please ask legislators to take time and establish a system that promotes integrity, protects it from misuse, and is one taxpayers can afford and respect.

I, personally, think vouchers should remain income-based (although that dollar amount should be expanded due to inflation), and I believe should require input by legislation from some State entity that is educational. The system whether universal or not should require monitoring by the State of the use of the monies;  should require performance measurements of the students as in public schools; and, provide fiscal transparency through the State Board of Accounts.(And they need staff).

Speak your mind now. I’ve spoken mine.

GAIL RIECKEN-EVANSVILLE, IND.

FOOTNOTE: WRITE YOUR OPINION TO: Senate Chair of Education and Career Development, Sen. Jeff Raatz,  Indiana State Senate, 2200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN. 46204-2785

 

Wesselman Woods Receives Grant From Vanderburgh County Commissioners

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Wesselman Woods Receives Grant From Vanderburgh County Commissioners

JANUARY 23, 2023

 Evansville, IN – Vanderburgh County Commissioners Cheryl Musgrave and Ben Shoulders visited Wesselman Woods (WW) this week and presented $135,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to the WW staff and Little Eco-Scholars. This grant will help offset past and ongoing financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds help support programs like Little Eco-Scholars which takes place each Friday morning for ages 5 and under to explore the nature preserve and learn about ecological and environmental processes.

WW is the largest tract of virgin, old-growth forest within any city limits in the United States. As an Indiana Nature Preserve and National Natural Landmark, WW is a surviving remnant of Southern Indiana’s original forests. Its significance as a living artifact is just one reason WW attracts tens of thousands of guests each year. WW also offers environmental education for all ages and many scientific research opportunities. 

Executive Director, Zach Garcia, says, “People need nature. During the height of the pandemic, we opened the trails for free to allow people to decompress. With limited staff and loss of revenue from programming, the support leveraged from ARPA funds has significantly improved our current standing. It is going to be a long healing process for everyone but with time we will overcome.”

The Vanderburgh County Commissioners announced their plan in June 2022. This “Second Amendment to the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Coronavirus Local Recovery Fund Utilization” addressed the impact of COVID-19 on local tourism, travel, and hospitality industries. In the plan, they state: “Nonprofits and cultural institutions are significant drivers of Vanderburgh County’s tourism, travel, and hospitality industry. This funding will provide additional relief programming, including direct grants, for organizations whose missions focus on arts, culture, and educational initiatives benefiting Vanderburgh County residents.”

Per the Courier and Press: “Seven local organizations received a total of $1 million in American Rescue Plan money from Vanderburgh County to help rebound from the impact of COVID-19…” including the Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science, the Children’s Museum of Evansville, the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, Wesselman Woods, the Evansville African American Museum, The Reitz Home Preservation Society, Inc., and the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana.

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Wesselman Woods (WW) is a 501c(3) not-for-profit, the environmental organization founded in 1972 to protect the 200-acre tract in Evansville, In now known as Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve. Today, the Wesselman Woods Nature Society is responsible for the management and daily operations of the Nature Preserve, as well as our west side property, Howell Wetlands. Working in partnership with the city of Evansville, Wesselman Woods provides environmental education and outdoor recreation experiences designed to awaken the senses and enrich the lives of the area residents and visitors.

COURTS IN INDIANA

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Limitation on right to bail
01/20/2023 01:05 PM EST
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SJ 1 on limitation on the right to bail authored by Sen. Koch.The joint resolution proposes to amend the Indiana Constitution to provide that a person who poses a substantial risk to the public is not entitled to release on bail. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council testified in support of […]
Representation of caregiver in CHINS cases
01/20/2023 01:05 PM EST
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 26 authored by Sen. Bohacek on the representation of caregivers in CHINS cases. The bill provides that a familial caregiver (other than the child’s parent) is entitled to representation by counsel in a child in need of services (CHINS) proceeding under certain circumstances. The Public Defender Council and the Public […]
Child sex offenses
01/20/2023 01:04 PM EST
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 48 on child sex offenses authored by Sen. Crider.The bill provides that a criminal prosecution of a sex offense committed against a child that is otherwise barred by the statute of limitations may nevertheless be commenced within five years from the date on which: (1) the state discovers DNA […]
Domestic violence
01/20/2023 01:03 PM EST
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 158 on domestic violence authored by Sen. Crider.The bill provides a list of offenses that qualify as crimes of domestic violence.  The bill increases the time period that a person arrested for a crime of domestic violence may not be released on bail from 8 to 24 hours. […]
Home detention
01/20/2023 01:02 PM EST
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 179 on home detention authored by Sen. Koch. The bill provides that a court may not order a person convicted of a Level 1 felony or a crime subject to certain enhancement; to a community corrections program and allows a court to place a person in community corrections […]
Cause of action concerning restraint of trade
01/20/2023 01:00 PM EST
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 181 regarding the cause of action concerning restraint of trade authored by Sen. Koch.  The bill amends the statute concerning combinations restraining trade as follows:             A representative from the Attorney General’s Office testified in support of the bill. The bill passed 9-1. Read the bill at
https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/senate/181
Prosecuting attorneys
01/20/2023 12:57 PM EST
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 280 on prosecuting attorneys authored by Sen. Freeman.The bill establishes a special prosecuting attorney unit as a division of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council (IPAC) to take special prosecutor appointments and increase the number of qualified special prosecutors. The bill establishes the Indiana prosecuting attorney commission as a division […]
Various probate and trust matters
01/20/2023 12:54 PM EST
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 287 authored by Sen. Freeman on various probate and trust matters. The bill provides: Representatives from the Indiana State Bar and the Central Indiana Area on Aging testified in support of the bill. The bill was amended to provide: The amended bill passed 10-1. Read the bill at  https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/senate/287
Privacy protections for nonprofit organizations
01/20/2023 12:53 PM EST
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 303 authored by Sen. Brown on privacy protections for nonprofit organizations. The bill:  Representatives from the Indiana Philanthropic Alliance, Americans for Prosperity, and Philanthropy Roundtable testified in support of the bill.  The bill was amended to provide that an entity that has submitted an application for exempt status under Section […]
Data security
01/20/2023 12:51 PM EST
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1038 on data security authored by Rep. Jeter.  The bill raises the maximum civil penalty for a deceptive act to $500,000 and allows the Attorney General to seek restitution for an Indiana resident who suffered actual harm. A representative from the Indiana Attorney General’s office testified in favor of […]

VU Track and Field close out busy weekend at John Gartland Invitational

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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Vincennes University Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field teams closed out their split weekend Saturday afternoon at the John Gartland Invitational hosted by Indiana State University in Terre Haute.

Many of the VU throwers and jumpers, as well as a few distance runners competed in the meet Saturday.

The day got started at ISU with Vincennes native and Lincoln High School grad Haley Kohlhouse in the 60 meter dash.

Kohlhouse finished with a time of 9.07 seconds, good for 16th place overall. Kohlhouse would also compete in the 200 meter dash, finishing 17th with a time of 30.30 seconds.

Freshman Gwen Weaver (Hebron, Ind.) finished close behind Kohlhouse in the 200, placing 18th with a time of 33.89 seconds.

Freshman Julia Do Amaral Salvi (Brazil) placed eighth in the pole vault after recording a jump of 3.31 meters.

Freshman Natalie Wagler (Montgomery, Ind.) rounded out the VU women’s competitors with a 14th place finish in the shot put with a final throw of 7.40 meters.

“Our Saturday meet at ISU was geared towards our throwers and jumpers, but we had a couple of distance runners, plus our own Coach Tyler Steigenga running the 5000 meters,” VU Head Track and Field Coach Marty Rogier said. “Julia hit the National qualifying standard and is really heading towards some good jumps in the coming weeks. Ysnaria Dos Santos Vieira (Brazil) had a slight injury so we held her out but she has some big jumps coming as well.”

On the men’s side, freshman Griffin Worzella (Martinsville, Ind.) got the action started with a 12th place finish in the one mile run, crossing the line with a time of 5:05.24.

The best event of the day for the Trailblazers was the men’s 5k, anchored by sophomore Ian Boit (Kimilili, Kenya) who finished sixth with a time of 16:21.55.

Sophomore Reed Lawless (Kouts, Ind.) and freshman Matthew Gray (Washington, Ind.) also placed in the men’s 5k with Lawless finishing seventh at 16:39.64 and Gray placing eighth at 16:55.79.

In the men’s field events freshman Olegs Kozjakovs (Latvia) placed ninth in the pole vault with a final jump of 4.08 meters.

Kozjakovs also led the Trailblazers in the shot put with a throw of 13.56 meters and a 17th place finish.

Sophomore David Beadle (Jamaica) was close behind with an 18th place finish after a throw of 13.24 meters.

Beadle would also compete in the weight throw and place 16th with a distance of 14.41 meters.

Sophomore Mason Harmes placed 21st in the shot put at 11.90 meters and 14th in the weight throw at 14.91 meters.

Freshman Cody Dawson placed 23rd in the shot put with a distance of 11.11 meters, while freshman Jacob Smith rounded out the VU day with a 24th place finish in the shot put at 10.09 meters and a 20th place finish in the weight throw at 9.38 meters.

“We got big PRs from David Beadle in the weight throw and the shot put today,” Rogier said. “Mason also threw a big PR in the weight throw. David and Mason are both within striking distance of the National standard in weight throw.”

“Olegs, a multi-athlete, also had a nice throw in the shot put after competing in the pole vault where he put some nice jumps together,” Rogier added. “In the distance events, Reed and Ian both had PRs. Ian ran eight seconds faster than last outdoor season and Reed was 47 seconds faster in his first 5k since High School Cross Country.”

The Trailblazer Track and Field teams will be back in action next week when VU travels to Allendale, Mich. to take part in the Bill Clinger Classic hosted by Grand Valley State University, Friday, Jan. 27.

“I’m excited for our new team members who just got on campus two weeks ago and have had very limited work,” Roger said. “Julia, Ysnaria, Olegs, Desroy and Justin, who should all be adding some exciting performances to the team in the coming weeks.”

“Overall, I thought it was a good weekend with two National qualifiers and several more that are very close,” Rogier added. “I look forward to traveling to Grand Valley State next weekend where the competition continues to be very good.”

VINCENNES RESULTS

WOMEN’S RESULTS

60 Meter

Haley Kohlhouse – 16, 9.07

200 Meter

Haley Kohlhouse – 17, 30.30

Gwen Weaver – 18, 33.89

Pole Vault

Julia Do Amaral Salvi – 8, 3.31m

Shot Put

Natalie Wagler – 14, 7.40m

MEN’S RESULTS

1 Mile

Griffin Worzella – 12, 5:05.24

5000 Meter

Ian Boit – 6, 16:21.55

Reed Lawless – 7, 16:39.64

Matthew Gray – 8, 16:55.79

Pole Vault

Olegs Kozjakovs – 9, 4.08m

Shot Put

Olegs Kozjakovs – 17, 13.56m

David Beadle – 18, 13.24m

Mason Harmes – 21, 11.90m

Cody Dawson – 23, 11.11m

Jacob Smith – 24, 10.09m

Weight Throw

Mason Harmes – 14, 14.91m

David Beadle – 16, 14.41m

Jacob Smith – 20, 9.38m

Paving the Way for Transformational Tax Reform

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Indiana’s tax climate consistently ranks among the best in the nationthanks to more than a decade of fiscally conservative leadership.

In 2022, I supported $2 billion in fiscally responsible assistance, inflation relief and tax cuts for Hoosiers. In order to stay competitive in attracting people and businesses to our state, Senate Republicans are advocating for a top-down review of our tax structure.

Senate Bill 3, a caucus priority, would form the State and Local Tax Review Commission to study the feasibility of ending Indiana’s individual income tax and reforming property taxes for Hoosiers.

There are currently seven states without an income tax, and I believe it is important to study each of those to see what works, what doesn’t, and what could work for us.

As your state senator, I know how important it is to ensure our government invests tax dollars responsibly and keeps hard-earned money in Hoosiers’ pockets. I am looking forward to exploring the possibility of cutting taxes yet again, since every dollar collected was first earned by a hardworking Hoosier.

EPA Announces Plans For Wastewater Regulations And Studies, Including Limits For PFAS

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just released Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 (Plan 15), which lays out how the Agency will work to protect the nation’s waterways by following the science and the Clean Water Act to develop technology-based pollution limits and studies on wastewater discharges from industrial sources.

This Plan focuses on evaluating the extent and nature of both nutrient and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) discharges. Plan 15 further advances EPA’s commitment in the PFAS Strategic Roadmap to restrict PFAS discharges from industrial sources through a multi-faceted Effluent Limitations Guidelines program.

“For 50 years, EPA has implemented the Clean Water Act to protect our nation’s waters that are essential to healthy communities. This Effluent Guidelines Program Plan represents a critical next step to tackle pollutants like PFAS and nutrients at the source, before they can harm our health and the environment,” said Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox on Friday, January 20. “With this action, EPA continues to demonstrate our commitment to using the best available data and treatment technologies to reduce harmful industrial pollutants.”

Plan 15 announces EPA’s determination that revised effluent limitations guidelines and pretreatment standards (ELGs) are warranted for reducing PFAS in leachate discharges from landfills. The Agency made this decision after concluding a detailed study that was discussed in Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15.

The Agency is also announcing several new and expanded studies as part of today’s action, including:

  • an expansion of the ongoing study of PFAS discharges from textile manufacturers;
  • a new study of publicly owned treatment works (POTW) influents to characterize the PFAS concentrations from industrial dischargers to POTWs and inform implementation of pretreatment programs to address them; and
  • a new study on concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) to make an informed, reasoned decision on whether to undertake rulemaking to revise the ELGs for CAFOs.

 

View ELG Program Plan 15

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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LATE PENALTIES COST THUNDERBOLTS IN LOSS AT KNOXVILLE

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Knoxville, Tn.:  The Thunderbolts did a lot of good things against the Ice Bears in a game that was tied 2-2 up until the later stages, however penalty trouble would haunt the Thunderbolts as the Ice Bears scored a pair of late goals to defeat Evansville 4-2 on Saturday night in Knoxville.  The Thunderbolts’ next home game will be on Sunday, January 22nd against the Huntsville Havoc at 3:00pm CT.  For tickets, call (812)422-BOLT (2658), go to EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or visit the Ford Center Ticket Office.

The Thunderbolts biggest success came early, as they grabbed an early lead off a goal from Andrew Shewfelt at 2:23 assisted by Mathieu Cloutier.  The Ice Bears tied it with a goal from Dean Balsamo at 4:02, before Brendan Harrogate scored an unassisted goal only 52 seconds later at 4:54 to give Evansville a second lead, 2-1. That lead lasted through most of the second period, until Cameron Hough tied the game again at 15:15.  Early in the third period, the Ice Bears were awarded a penalty shot, however goaltender Zane Steeves forced Cole McKechney to shoot high and wide, keeping it tied.  A pair of penalties at the same time of 13:23 put Knoxville up 5-on-3, and they would score to take the lead on a goal from Rourke Russell with 5:34 remaining in regulation, followed up by another goal from Nick Pryce with 4:07 remaining to seal the 4-2 loss.

                Shewfelt and Harrogate scored one goal each, while Steeves stopped 30 of 34 shots faced in goal. These two teams meet again on March 16th at Ford Center.

 

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