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Agenda Of The Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners

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AGENDA Of Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners October 11, 2022 – 3:00 p.m. Room 301, Civic Center Complex

A. Youth Resources’ Teen Advisory Council in Attendance 1. Makhia Straw

  1. Call to Order

  2. Attendance
  1. Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Action Items
    1. Sheriff’s Office
      1. Deputy Sheriffs Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police(FOP)
      2. Ordinance Amending Retired Sheriff Sworn Deputies and Sheriffs InsuranceCoverage of the Vanderburgh County Code
    2. Selection of Vendor for the Energy Savings Contract
    3. Health Department
      1. COVID-19 Update
      2. IDOH Grant Agreement Contract #561602 – COVID-19 Vaccine FinancialAssistance
    4. Engineer
      1. Encroachment Agreement: New Harmony Road
      2. Awarding of the Green River Road Trail Project, Phase 2 Contract to Ragle, Inc.
      3. Change Order: Walnut Road Bridge
    5. Community Corrections – Treatment Court

1. Professional Services Agreement: Jeffrey Gregory

  1. 2023 United Neighborhoods of Evansville, Inc. Agreement
  2. METS
    1. 2023 Elderly and Disabled Transportation Services Agreement (Mobility Service Agreement)
    2. 2023 Subsidized Public Transit Agreement (West Connection Agreement)
  3. Superintendent of County Buildings

1. Old Courthouse Lease Agreement: Tom Barrows d/b/a The Evansville Graphics Factory

  1. ASM Global Contract
  2. Resolution Concerning County Commissioner Meeting Dates for 2023
  1. Department Head Reports
  2. New Business
  3. Old Business
  4. Consent Items
    1. Approval of September 27th Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
    2. Employment Changes

    C. Auditor

Drainage Board Immediately Following

1. Claims Voucher Reports

  1. September 26 – September 30, 2022
  2. October 3 – October 7, 2022

D. Treasurer
1. August 2022 Monthly Report

E. Engineer
1. Report & Claims

F. Old National Events Plaza Fee Waiver Requests 1. County Clerk

i. Voting and Poll Worker Training – October 10 – November 9, 2022 2. Junior League of Evansville

i. Women’s Conference – November 2-3, 2022 3. Showers of Inspiration

i. Worship Service – December 1-3, 2022 4. Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana

i. JobSpark – October 25-26, 2022 Defender

G. Public
1. Credit Card Usage Request

H. Surveyor
1. Travel Request

9. Public Comment 10. Adjournment

Drainage Board Immediately Following

Annual Open Enrollment For Medicare Starts Oct. 15

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During Open Enrollment, You Can Make Changes To Your Medicare Health And
Drug Coverage

Indianapolis – The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (open enrollment) starts on Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, 2022. This is the one time of year when ALL people with Medicare can make changes to their Medicare Advantage health and prescription drug plans that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2023.

During the Medicare open enrollment period, you can:

  • Switch from Original Medicare to Medicare Advantage (as long as you are enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Part B, and you live in the Medicare Advantage plan’s service area)
  • Switch from Medicare Advantage to Original Medicare (plus a Medicare Part D plan, and possibly a Medigap plan if you are eligible)
  • Switch from one Medicare Advantage plan to another
  • Switch from one Medicare Part D prescription drug plan to another
  • Enroll in a Medicare Part D plan if you didn’t enroll when you were first eligible for Medicare. If you haven’t maintained other creditable coverage, a late-enrollment penalty may apply

Medicare beneficiaries with income less than $2,116/month and limited assets might qualify for programs that help to pay for Part B monthly premiums, co-pays and deductibles. Some programs even help to pay for prescriptions. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) can help with these applications.

The SHIP is a free and impartial counseling program for people with Medicare. SHIP is facilitated by the Indiana Department of Insurance and Administration for Community Living. SHIP is part of a federal network of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs located in every state.

With more than 100 SHIP sites throughout the state of Indiana, a SHIP counselor is never far away from those who need assistance. SHIP offers numerous events and presentations throughout the state of Indiana to assist Medicare beneficiaries. During open enrollment, some of these events include assistance using the online Planfinder Tool that allows beneficiaries to compare prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans based on their specific needs. A listing of SHIP events can be found at www.Medicare.in.gov.

All of SHIP’s services are offered at no charge to consumers. SHIP is not affiliated with any insurance company or agency and does not sell insurance. SHIP is staffed by a crew of volunteer counselors who have completed intensive training to offer Medicare beneficiaries objective assistance in complete confidence.

If you or someone you know needs help with their Medicare questions, call the SHIP helpline at 1-800-452-4800 or the TTY line for the hearing impaired at 1-866-846-0139. You also can find SHIP online at www.Medicare.IN.gov.

EPA Proposes Endangerment Finding For Lead Emissions From Aircraft Engines That Operate On Leaded Fuel

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Proposed Endangerment Finding, if finalized, is an important step forward to address the largest remaining source of lead pollution to air

WASHINGTON (October 7, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed determination that emissions of lead from aircraft that operate on leaded fuel cause or contribute to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health and welfare. Under the Clean Air Act, EPA reviews information on air pollutants and sources of air pollution to determine whether they threaten human health or welfare. This is referred to as an “endangerment finding” – a first step in using EPA’s authority to address this source of lead pollution.

“When it comes to our children the science is clear, exposure to lead can cause irreversible and life-long health effects,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Aircraft that use leaded fuel are the dominant source of lead emissions to air in the country.Today’s proposal is an important step forward as we work to reduce lead exposure and protect children’s health.”

While levels of airborne lead in the United States have declined 99 percent since 1980, aircraft that operate on leaded fuel are the largest remaining source of lead emissions into the air. The majority of aircraft that operate on leaded aviation gasoline are piston-engine aircraft. These are typically small aircraft that carry 2-10 passengers. Jet aircraft used for commercial transport do not operate on a fuel containing lead.

This proposed endangerment finding will undergo public notice and comment, and after evaluating comments on the proposal, EPA plans to issue any final endangerment finding in 2023. EPA is not proposing aircraft engine lead emission standards with this action. EPA’s consideration of endangerment is a first step toward application of EPA’s authority to address lead pollution. If the proposed finding is finalized, EPA would subsequently propose regulatory standards for lead emissions from aircraft engines.

Lead exposure can come from multiple sources, including leaded paint, contaminated soil, industrial emissions from battery recycling or metals processing, and the combustion of fuel or waste containing lead. Children’s exposure to lead can cause irreversible and life-long health effects. No safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to affect IQ, ability to pay attention, and academic achievement. In adults, health impacts from lead exposure can include cardiovascular effects, increased blood pressure and incidence of hypertension, decreased kidney function, and reproductive issues.

Hunting Seasons Beginning Soon

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By Frank Oliver/DNR-- Pheasant hunting on DNR property at Willow Slough in December of 2019.

Wild Turkey Fall Archery: Oct. 1 – 30
Deer Archery: Oct. 1 – Jan. 1, 2023
Woodcock: Oct. 15 – Nov. 28
Red and Gray Fox: Oct. 15 – Feb. 28, 2023
Coyote and Striped Skunk: Oct. 15 – Mar. 15, 2023
Wild Turkey Fall Firearms: Oct. 19 – 30

Ducks, Coots, Mergansers:
North Zone: Oct. 22 – Dec. 11
Central Zone: Oct. 29 – Nov. 6
South Zone: Nov. 26, 2022 – Jan. 22, 2023

Canada Geese:
North Zone: Oct. 22 – Oct. 30
Central Zone: Oct. 29 – Nov. 6
South Zone: Nov. 5 – Nov. 20

Youth & Veteran Waterfowl
North Zone: Oct. 15 – 16
Central Zone: Oct. 22 – 23
South Zone: Oct. 29 – 30

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

ZACKARY PARKSEY CHARGED WITH MURDER

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On October 8th, around 5:00 p.m., EPD Officers were dispatched to 1114 Parrett Street for an assault in progress. The caller told dispatch that a victim was covered with blood and appeared to have been stabbed. Officers arrived and located an adult male victim inside of the establishment. The victim had a stab wound to his neck and appeared to be in critical condition. Officers attempted life-saving measures until an ambulance arrived on scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital but, unfortunately, passed away.

According to witnesses, the suspect and the victim seemed to know each other. They had an argument inside of the men’s restroom where the suspect then stabbed the victim. Officers were able to obtain suspect information from witnesses. The suspect, 29-year-old Zachary Parksey, was located by officers. He was covered in blood and walking away from the scene. He was detained by officers but acted as if he could not walk or stay awake. Parksey was transported to the hospital for medical clearance. Once he was medically cleared, Parksey was transported to the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center and charged with Murder.

Mallory Russell in second place at Coyote Creek Classic

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Aces rank in 6th place

 

BARTONVILLE, Ill. – With two rounds complete at the Coyote Creek Classic, University of Evansville junior Mallory Russell is in second place with 18 holes remaining.

Russell opened the day with a 1-over 73 before recording a 77 in the second 18 to wrap up the day with a 150.  She goes into Sunday’s round just one shot behind Avalon Woodward of Illinois State.  The top three are separated by just two strokes.

Days after leading the Purple Aces at the Butler Fall Invitational, Kate Petrova ranks in the top 20.  Scores of 80 and 77 have the freshman tied for 18th.  Allison Enchelmayer began the day strong, carding a 76 in round one before dropping to an 86 in the second 18.  Her 162 is tied for 34th.

Magdalena Borisova completed Saturday’s rounds with tallies of 85 and 80.  Her 165 is tied for 40th.  Alyssa McMinn rounded out the team scores.  Totals of 86 and 87 have her tied for 52nd with a 173.  Carly Frazier paced the Aces’ three individuals.  Following a round of 83, Frazier lowered her score to a 78 to rank in a tie for 30th with a 161.  Behind her was Destynie Sheridan.  The freshman struggled in round one, carding a 90, but regrouped to shoot an 81 in round two.  Caitlin O’Donnell completed the day two behind Sheridan with rounds of 88 and 85.

Leading the team standings entering the final round is Green Bay.  With a 617, the Phoenix lead Butler by three strokes.  Evansville is in 6th place with a 634.  They lead UNI by three shots.

Senior Day Spoiled by Mavericks

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer fell to the University of Nebraska Omaha on Saturday night, 4-1. The Screaming Eagles fall to 1-9-2, 1-2-0 Summit League, while the Mavericks improve to 5-4-1, 2-1-0 Summit League.
 
USI honored their seven seniors before the match on Saturday. The Eagles honored Brian Winkler (Philpot, Kentucky), Ryan Olwig (St. Peters, Missouri), Mical Hardtman (Hamilton Parrish, Bahamas), Colten Walsh (St. Louis, Missouri, Luke Lindsay (Plymouth, Minnesota), Ryan Nevins (St. Peters, Missouri), and Alec Meissner (St. Charles, Missouri).
 
USI came out of the game hot with an early goal to take a 1-0 lead in the 10th minute off a goal from Nevins who scored off two beautiful passes by Ednilson Voiles (Jeremie, Haiti) and Zach Barton (St. Louis, Missouri). Omaha was able to equalize late in the first half off a goal from Theo Klein to head into halftime tied at 1-1.
 
The second half was all Mavericks, scoring just three minutes into the half as Klein earned his brace. Later in the second half, Omaha scored two goals in six minutes off the boots of Kenji Mboma Dem and Tevin Rochester to finish off the Eagles and win the match 4-1.
 
USI finished the match with 10 shots, their first time finishing a match with double-digit shots this season. The Eagles were outshot 19-10 and the Mavericks had an 11-4 advantage in shots on goal. Nevins and Barton led the Eagles with two shots while six other Eagles tallied shots. Nevins, Barton, Voiles, and Hardtman all recorded one shot on goal for USI. Meissner finished the match with the four goals allowed, he made seven saves on the 19 shots faced.
 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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Booked Last 24 Hours-Public

Todd Rokita Warns Hoosiers To Beware Of Government Imposter Scams

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Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers about one of the most pernicious robocall frauds. Scammers pretend to call from government agencies like the Social Security Administration, the IRS, or Medicare, but it’s then later exposed as a scam.  

“It all starts with a seemingly harmless text, call, or email, but it ultimately results in a devastating blow to Hoosiers’ hard-earned savings,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Do not disclose your financial or other personal information. If you get a scam call asking you to wire money, use cryptocurrency, or gift cards, hang up the phone and contact my office. Scammers are real and create real problems for innocent people.” 

These fraudsters will use crafty tricks to fool you. They might tell you that you’ll miss out on some government benefit or offer to send you something for free, but it’s a scam. 

Attorney General Rokita shares the following tips for Hoosiers to avoid these types of scammers: 

  • Don’t wire money, send cash, or use gift cards or cryptocurrency to pay someone who says they’re with the government. 
  • Don’t give your financial or other personal information to someone who calls, texts, or emails and says they’re with the government. 
  • Don’t trust your caller ID. Your caller ID might show the government agency’s real phone number, but caller ID can be faked.  
  • Don’t click on links in unexpected emails or text messages. Don’t click on any link, and don’t pass it on to others. Simply delete the message. 
  • Look out for prerecorded calls from imposters posing as government agencies. Typically, neither the Internal Revenue Service nor the Social Security Administration make phone calls to
  • If you suspect fraudulent activity, immediately terminate the communication, and do not provide any personal information. 
  • Add your number to the Indiana Do Not Call List. 
  • Contact our Consumer Protection Division at 1-888-834-9969 or donotcall@atg.in.gov. 
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