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BRAUN Urge NLRB Chairman To Drop Harmful Rules For Franchises In A Bipartisan letter

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Braun, Manchin, King, Lankford, Sinema, And Collins Urge NLRB Chairman To Drop Harmful Rules For Franchises In A Bipartisan letter

December 12, 2022

 WASHINGON— Today, a bipartisan group of Senators led by Senator Mike Braun and Senator Joe Manchin wrote a letter to National Labor Relations Board Chairman Lauren M. McFerran urging the Board to reconsider the joint employer proposed rule which would have negative effects on workers and businesses during a time that many are already struggling following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Joining Senators Braun and Manchin on this bipartisan letter are Senator Angus King, Senator James Lankford, Senator Kyrsten Sinema, and Senator Susan Collins.

“As Members of Congress, we have sought to protect the franchise model through legislation due to the opportunity franchises provide workers and entrepreneurs…We fear that the proposed rule would do the opposite, leading to an increase litigation and therefore putting the franchise model at risk. Businesses should not be liable for entities they do not control,” the Senators wrote.

“Due to our concern with the potential impact that the proposed rule will have on the franchise model, we request that the Board reconsider moving forward with its proposed rule for determining joint-employer status. At a time when small businesses have been struggling to stay afloat, we should at the very least provide clarity so that labor and employment law does not come into unnecessary conflict,” the Senators continued.

Read the full letter here

Background

  • In the United States, there are nearly 775,000 franchises that employ 8.2 million workers and provide $800 billion of economic output. This is projected to grow in 2022 to nearly 800,000 franchises.
  • On September 7, 2022, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) published its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) entitled: “Standard for Determining Joint-Employer Status” (“proposed rule”), which would replace the 2020 Joint-Employer Rule that focused on “direct and immediate control” and replace it with the “indirect, reserved” control standard.
  • The International Franchise Association (IFA) found that the BFI joint employer standard, nearly identical to the proposed rule, “cost franchise businesses $33.3 billion per year, resulting in 376,000 lost job opportunities, and led to a 93% increase in lawsuits.”

VHS LOW-COST SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC APPROACHES MILESTONE 100,000TH SURGERY

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Narrative

On Tuesday, December 13th the VHS Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic will perform its 100,000th surgery! This is an extraordinary milestone that the entire Vanderburgh Humane Society team is so excited to achieve! [See the end of this document for details on media coverage.]

History & Context

The Vanderburgh Humane Society moved into its current facility in June of 2004. At that time, the interior buildout for the future Spay & Neuter Clinic was finished… but it contained no equipment yet. It was but a faraway dream of the staff and volunteers.

In 2005, Kendall Paul, CEO (who was the Executive Director at the time) and her longtime colleague Cindy Nemer (who retired in 2021) traveled to Pets Alive in Bloomington by invitation from PetSmart Charities. They were immediately inspired and knew that the Evansville area desperately needed a similar resource. In fact: “We talked about it all the way home,” says Paul. “I still remember how excited we were to get started. We looked at each other and said, ‘We can do this. We can make this happen.’”

Over the next 2 years, the VHS would focus on fundraising efforts to complete the Clinic. PetSmart Charities continued to provide support and eventually funding. Then, a $300,000 gift gave the Davidson Rausch Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic its name. The Clinic would go on to become the 23rd member of the National Spay-Neuter Response Team, undergoing preliminary training at Humane Alliance in North Carolina.

On August 1, 2007, Dr. Duane Lautner performed the very first surgery. It was a canine neuter. The patient? A dog named Rusty. [Photos of this procedure can be found in the Google Drive media folder.]

Here & Now

In the 15 years since, the Vanderburgh Humane Society’s Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic has provided a truly lifesaving service to 100,000 pets in the Tri-State. The Clinic has likely prevented more than half a million unwanted litters from being born into an already-overwhelmed local shelter system. Its value in the community cannot be overstated.

Spay/neuter is the only permanent solution to the complex problem of shelter overcrowding, not only in Evansville but worldwide. Getting animals adopted is, of course, still a priority. But it is not nearly enough. The flow of animals into shelter systems continues to outpace adopter demand.  that already exist, much less all of their offspring. The VHS clinic is stopping the problem at the source. Communities must “turn off the faucet” to truly make a dent in overpopulation. Reducing strain on shelter systems also allows organizations to devote more resources to each animal, thereby increasing that animal’s chance for a positive outcome.

“Our Spay & Neuter Clinic is arguably the most effective tool that this region has to combat pet homelessness and improve quality of life for families in our community,” says Amanda Coburn, VHS Director of Advancement. “From 2008, the first full year the Clinic was open, until the end of 2021, we have reduced euthanasia at our facility by 88% in 15 years. We strongly believe that the Clinic is the biggest factor in that drastic reduction.”

The Clinic serves three demographics.  First, every dog, cat, and rabbit adopted from the VHS is altered before it goes home. Second, the clinic is open to the public as an affordable option to spay or neuter a pet. Pet-Friendly Services of Indiana SNAP vouchers are also accepted at the Clinic, which funds surgeries for low-income Hoosiers through the sale of Pet Friendly Indiana license plates. Third, VHS collaborates with other area animal welfare agencies to offer affordable surgeries for their pets and clients, including:

Evansville Animal Care & Control

Another Chance for Animals

It Takes a Village Canine Rescue

New Life Rescue & Adoption in Posey County

Humane Society of Henderson County

Feline Fix

SNIPZ in Henderson

Therefore, supporting the VHS Clinic keeps lower-cost services available to other nonprofit animal welfare agencies in the community. Without it, they would be paying higher prices at full-service practices to get their own animals fixed prior to adoption.

2022 public surgery prices are as follows:

            Dogs: 

Male: $70

Female: $85

(Over 80 lbs. + $30)

Cats:

Female: $55

Male: $40


Rabbits:

$75 (male and female)

Community Cat TNR Program:

Males: $40 (includes vaccines & ear tipping)

Females: $55 (includes vaccines & ear tipping)

The public can make an appointment for their pet at https://www.vhslifesaver.org/clinic/our-services. The Clinic performs surgeries Monday-Friday by appointment, excluding holidays. Clients DO NOT have to live in Vanderburgh County or be low-income to utilize services.

The Future

While these 100,000 surgeries are making a difference, as a community we still have a long way to go.  For example, the VHS currently has more than 500 animals in their care and looking for new homes. Other agencies such as Evansville Animal Control still see thousands of unaltered animals entering their facilities each year.

The United States is currently facing a critical nationwide veterinary shortage that shows no sign of improving anytime soon. There is an estimated shortage of 15,000 veterinarians for U.S. animals by 2030. As a result, according to Banfield Pet Hospital, “a potential shortage of this size would leave 75 million pets without veterinary care by 2030.” That means that demand for services like what the VHS Clinic provides will only increase, while families will still struggle for economic access to those services in the fallout of Covid-19 and inflation. [Source: https://people.com/pets/new-studies-find-veterinarian-shortage/]

The community must band together to address these multifaceted issues and press on until all local companion animals are happy, healthy, and loved.

How the Public Can Help

People or businesses can make a tax-deductible gift at www.give.vhslifesaver.org or mail a check to VHS, PO Box 6711, Evansville, IN  47719. The average cost of one surgery is $50. The VHS is an independent and local nonprofit that is not financially affiliated with any national agency like the ASPCA or Humane Society of the United States. Their primary source of support is local donations from individuals, and they receive no tax-based funding from the city or county. The VHS has big plans and dreams of big possibilities for what the Clinic could become in the future, but those expansions will never happen without public support!

Coverage Opportunity

We invite members of the media to cover our 100,000th surgery live as it is being performed on Tuesday, December 13th at 12:00 noon Central time. Kendall Paul, CEO will provide remarks and staff and volunteers will be available for interviews and a ribbon-cutting photo opportunity afterward. Light refreshments will be available in celebration of this milestone!

EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

Monday, December 12th, 2022

4:00 p.m.  Room 307, Civic Center Complex

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
  1. An executive session will be held prior to the open session.
  1. The executive session is closed as provided by:
  1. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
  2. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct.
  3. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.  This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.
  1. OPEN SESSION:
  1. CALL TO ORDER:
  1. ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS:
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
    1. November 22nd, 2022 (Cook, Sutton, Morehead-Moore)
  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS:
  1. PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE:
    1. There are currently no officers in SWILEA.
    2. Update for Probationary Officers in the Field Training Program.
  1. COMMISSION ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
    1. Discussion of meeting scheduled for 12/26/22.
  1. PENDING DISCIPLINE:
    1. 22-PO-24 – Sergeant Donald J. Thompson, Badge Number 5142 – 1 Day Hearing set for Thursday, December 22nd, 2022 @ 4:00pm.
  1. PROMOTIONAL PROCESS:
    1. Discussion on the Promotional Process to include, but not limited to, the rank of Captain. (Tabled from last meeting)
  1. APPLICANT PROCESS:
    1. Review of Applicant 22-153 from the November 2022 process.
    2. Review of Applicant 22-166 from the November 2022 process.
    3. Certify the final results of the applicant scores from the November 2022 hiring process for the police applicant eligibility list. 
  1. APPLICANTS:
    1. 22-127
    2. 22-143
  1. REMINDERS:  
    1. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, December 22nd, 2022 at 4:00pm in Room 301 of the Civic Center Complex. 
  1. ADJOURNMENT:

Eagles rally to defeat Indiana State in OT

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball rallied late in the second half and overtime to defeat Indiana State University in overtime, 88-85, Sunday afternoon at Screaming Eagles Arena. The Screaming Eagles, who are 2-0 against Missouri Valley Conference opponents this season, are 5-5 after today’s action, while the Sycamores are 9-2.
 
The first five minutes of the saw the Eagles and the Sycamores trade runs, looking for control. USI started the game with a 5-0 sprint before Indiana State used a 9-0 run to take its first lead of the game, 9-5. The teams would continue to trade buckets until 8:55 with the contest tied, 21-21.
 
The Eagles surged with a13-7 to post their largest lead of the game, 34-28, on a three-pointer by sophomore guard Isaiah Swope (Newburgh, Indiana). USI was five-of-nine during the run, including three-of-four from beyond the arc.
 
The Sycamores would climb back into the contest with an 8-0 run to regain the lead, 36-34, with 1:57 left before the Eagles scored the final six points of the half. Swope, who had 12 first half points, sent the Eagles into the locker room with a 40-36 advantage on back-to-back three-point field goals in the final 90 seconds before halftime. The first half featured eight lead changes and five ties.
 
The second half did not start in favor of the Eagles as the Sycamores scored nine of the first 11 points to regain the advantage, 44-42. Indiana State’s second half surge would extend the lead to 10 points, 57-47, with 11:32 remaining.
 
Indiana State would hold onto the double-digit lead until the final six minutes of regulation when USI, trailing by 11 points (69-58) mounted a19-8 comeback to tie the game at 77-77 when Swope drained a three-point bomb with 35 seconds left. Swope and graduate forward Trevor Lakes (Lebanon, Indiana) led the USI comeback with seven points each as the Eagles were six-of-seven from the field and three-of-four from beyond the arc as a team during the rally.
 
In overtime, USI scored the first four points to take a quick, 81-77 advantage before the Sycamores railed to regain the lead, 84-82, with 1:30 left. The Eagles would take advantage of trips to the free throw line to jump back into the lead. Senior forward Jacob Polakovich (Grand Rapids, Michigan) tied the game at 84-84 with 1:09 left, while junior guard Tyler Henry (Brooklyn, New York) gave USI the lead for good with a pair of charity shots with 54 ticks left on the clock.
 
Swope would seal the victory in two more trips to the line. He would make one of two at 33 seconds and eight seconds for the 88-85 victory.
 
In the scoring column, Swope led five players in double-digits with a career-high 28 points. He was a blistering eight-of-12 from the field, eight-of-nine from downtown, and four-of-eight from the line. The sophomore also had a team-high four assists.
 
Lakes and junior guard Gary Solomon (Detroit, Michigan) followed Swope in the scoring column with 15 points each. Lakes also completed his first double-double of the year with 12 rebounds.
 
Polakovich dropped in 14 points and completed his second double-double of the season with 11 rebounds, while Henry rounded out the double-digit scorers with 10 points.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD

 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

City Council Meeting December 12, 2022, at 5:30 P.M.

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City Council Meeting December 12, 2022, at 5:30 P.M.

AGENDA

I. INTRODUCTION

 

12-12-2022 Agenda Attachment:
II. APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM

 

12-5-2022 Memo Attachment:
III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. CARRY OVER 2022 ORDINANCES
V. CONSENT AGENDA:  FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. ORDINANCE R-2022-36 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 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE R-2022-37 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 2019, 2025 Linclon Ave Owner:University of Evansville Requested Change: R4/C4 to PUD Ward: 2 Mosby Representative: Mike Averett
R-2022-37 Attachment:
C. 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:
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

VII. REGULAR AGENDA:  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE G-2022-27 An Ordinance Granting Certificates of Convenience and Necessity for the Operation of Taxicabs for the Year 2023 (Dave’s Taxi Service) Sponsor(s): Mosby Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 12/12/2022 Notify: Dave Goldblatt, Dave’s Taxi Service
G-2022-27 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2022-25 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Moore Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Moore Discussion Date: 12/12/2022 Notify: Russ Lloyd, Jr, Controller
F-2022-25 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2022-18 AMENDED An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 408 SE Third St Petitioner: Verizon Wireless Owner: Select Medical Property Ventures LLC Requested Change: R5 to C4 w/ UDC Ward: 5 Elpers Representative: Russell Brown, Clark Quinn Law
(R-2022-18 has been withdrawn.)

 

R-2022-18 Amended Attachment:

 

D. ORDINANCE R-2022-21 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 717 N Alvord Blvd Petitioner: Peter Hawley Owner: Michael Fulkerson Requested Change: M2/R2 to R2 Ward: 3 Heronemus Representative: Peter Hawley

 

(R-2022-21 has been withdrawn.)

 

R-2022-21 Attachment:

 

E. ORDINANCE R-2022-34 AMENDED An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 163 S Third Ave Owner:MITD Agency LLC Requested Change: M3 to C3 w/ UDC Ward: 4 Burton Representative: Matt R Lehman, RLehman & Son Consulting

 

R-2022-34 Amended Attachment:
F. ORDINANCE R-2022-35 AMENDED An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 201 E Tennessee St Owner: John H Smith Requested Change: C4 to M1 w/ UDC Ward: 4 Burton Representative: Matt R Lehman, RLehman & Son Consulting

 

R-2022-35 Amended Attachment:
VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET

 

A. RESOLUTION C-2022-29 A Resolution Approving an Agreement Concerning Legal Representation Sponsor(s): Brinkmeyer, Moore, Mosby, Weaver Discussion Led By: President Heronemus Discussion Date: 12/12/2022 Notify: Josh Claybourn, Jackson Kelly
C-2022-29 Attachment:
IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, January 9, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
B. END OF YEAR REPORT: Alexis Berggren, Visit Evansville
C. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

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Lady Blazers comeback attempt falls short at Jefferson College

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HILLSBORO, Mo. – The Vincennes University Lady Trailblazers were on the road Saturday afternoon in a rematch of an early season meeting with the Lady Vikings of Jefferson College.

The Lady Blazers trailed by as many as 28 before rallying back in the fourth quarter but ultimately ran out of time as the Lady Vikings got their revenge on their home floor winning over VU 60-56.

Vincennes got off to a quick start at Jefferson, jumping out to an early five-point lead before the host Vikings quickly rallied back to take the lead.

VU would battle until Jefferson ended the first quarter on a 10-0 scoring run, giving the Lady Vikings a 24-14 advantage after the first 10 minutes of play.

Vincennes looked to try to eat away at the deficit but were unable to put together a scoring run in the second quarter as Jefferson College closed out the first half on an 8-0 scoring run to take a 41-24 lead into the locker room.

The Vikings continued to add to their lead in the second half, out scoring the Lady Blazers 16-5 to start the third quarter, growing their lead to 57-29.

Vincennes would chip away at this deficit before entering the fourth quarter however, using a 6-1 scoring run to head into the fourth quarter trailing 58-35.

The VU defense really picked up in the fourth quarter as Vincennes worked their way back into the game by opening the final period with 17 unanswered points.

Jefferson College was finally able to get a basket to go down with 41 seconds left to play, their first field goal since the 2:56 mark in the third quarter, meaning the Lady Blazers held the Lady Vikings without a basket for a stretch of 12 minutes and 15 seconds.

Vincennes continued to rally late, cutting the deficit to four points but just ran out of time as VU fell to the host Lady Vikings by the final score of 60-56.

The Lady Trailblazers outscored Jefferson College 21-2 in the fourth quarter Saturday, the fewest points a VU Lady Trailblazer team has allowed in a quarter since December of 2018.

Saturday marks the sixth time the Lady Blazers have held a team to just two points in a quarter since the NJCAA switched to quarters in women’s basketball in 2015.

VU just missed setting a new school record with this quarter, Vincennes allowed Olive-Harvey to score just a single point in the second quarter in their meeting on Nov. 3, 2018.

The Lady Blazers were led offensively off the bench by sophomore Chanice Willis (Champaign, Ill.), who scored 13 of her team-high 15 points in the second half, while also leading the Blazers with six steals and dishing out three assists.

 

BOBCATS DEFEAT THUNDERBOLTS 4-2

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Evansville, In.:  It was a great night for children’s charities as the Thunderbolts’ annual Teddy Bear Toss saw thousands of stuffed animals rain down onto the ice, however the Thunderbolts were defeated in the game by Vermilion County 4-2 on Saturday night at Ford Center.  The Thunderbolts’ next home game will be on Saturday, December 17th against the Quad City Storm at 7:00pm CT.  For tickets, call (812)422-BOLT (2658), go to EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or visit the Ford Center Ticket Office.

In the 1st period, Gianni Vitali scored at 14:50 on the power play to give the Bobcats a 1-0 lead.  Only 1:23 later at 16:13, Scott Kirton tied the game back up from Mike Ferraro and Brendan Harrogate to begin the onslaught of stuffed animals onto the ice.  Late in the 2nd period, Austin Albrecht scored on a breakaway chance at 15:59 to put Vermilion County back in front, 2-1.  A pair of early goals in the 3rd period sealed the game for the Bobcats, as David Kirkendall scored on the power play at 1:59, and Albrecht scored again at 7:58 to make it 4-1.  Late in regulation, Felix Sasser scored a power play goal from Ferraro and Cameron Cook at 15:23 to pull the Thunderbolts back within two, but it would be too little too late as the Bobcats won 4-2.

Kirton and Sasser scored one goal each, Ferraro tallied two assists, and Trevor Gorsuch stopped 28 of 32 shots faced in net.  These two teams meet again on January 20th at the David S. Palmer Arena.

No. 6 Trailblazers pull away late in win over Harry S. Truman

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CHICAGO, Ill. – The No. 6-ranked Vincennes University Trailblazers overcame some early struggles Saturday afternoon against Harry S. Truman College before pulling away late in the second half to pick up the 94-60 victory at Richard J. Daley College.

Vincennes looked to set the tone early, jumping out to an early 14-8 lead, before extending to their largest lead of the half at 28-17.

Harry S. Truman battled back to cut the deficit to five before VU closed out the first half on a 4-0 run to take a nine-point lead into the locker room, 34-25.

The short-handed Falcons, who only had five active players, looked to make a run to start the second half, but a 17-4 scoring run by the Trailblazers ballooned the VU lead to 70-44.

The Trailblazers found a group on the floor that worked as VU used a late 8-0 run to seal the game as VU pulled away to a 94-60 win, their 14th straight victory to begin the season.

“I thought we were pretty sloppy for 25 minutes,” VU Hall of Fame Head Coach Todd Franklin said. “Plus you combine sloppy with not being able to hit shots, so at some point we have to find somebody that can hit shots. In the last 15 minutes we hit some shots. We got a little sharper and quit subbing. We found a group, stayed with that group and that group responded better. We still have a lot of room to go, but it was better.”

“Hats off to Truman,” Franklin added. “They played hard. Coach Cooksey had them ready to play. They did what they could. They stretched us. They had some guys that can do some things with the ball and hurt you and the other guys can hit a shot if you come off of them and they played to that all night.”

“We just didn’t put the ball in the basket or move the ball clean and sharp for the first 25 minutes,” Franklin said. “There’s a lot of room to improve on the last 15 minutes, but the last 15 I thought we were better. I stopped subbing. I found a group that I thought gave me a positive vibe and I stayed with that group. Sometimes it wasn’t perfect. Sometimes it wasn’t great. But it was positive and it’s amazing what happens.”

Vincennes was led offensively by sophomore Caleb Johnson (N. Preston, Nova Scotia) who came through with a big second half, scoring 23 of his game-high 27 points in the final period of play.

Johnson also recorded his first double-double of his Trailblazer career with 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals.

Sophomore Tasos Cook (Columbus, Ohio) finished with 21 points, while also dishing out a team-high six assists, three rebounds and two steals.

Freshman Kale Gaither (Madisonville, Ky.) came off the bench to reach double-figures, ending with 11 points, six assists, four rebounds and two steals.

Freshmen Kris King (Washington, D.C.) and Michael Osei-Bonsu (Bolingbrook, Ill.) each just missed a double-double, with Osei-Bonsu ending with nine points and 10 rebounds and King ending with nine points and nine rebounds off the bench.

 

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