Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners

August 9, 2022 – 3:00 p.m.

Room 301, Civic Center Complex

1. Call to Order

2. Attendance

3. Pledge of Allegiance

1. 1. 4. Action Items A. Health Department 1. COVID-19 Update
   2. 2. IDOH Grant Agreement Contract #64071 – Opioid Rescue Kits
   3. 3. IDOH Grant Agreement Contract #64701 – Health Issues and Challenges Grant Division
   4. 4. Walgreen’s Immunization Service Agreement – Influenza
   5. 5. Dave’s Taxi Service Transportation Agreement
   6. 6. iSalus Software 3-year Subscription renewal
      1. 1. 7. Pre-to-Three Addendums i. Reema El-Khodary
         2. ii. Sarah Hunt
         3. iii. Maria Mays
         4. iv. Ashly Holt
         7. B. Engineer 1. Heritage Condominiums Settlement Agreement and General Release
         8. 2. Request to award contract number VC22-06-01 “Milling and Resurfacing” to Jerry David Enterprises Inc. for $883,752.35
         9. 3. Request to award contract number VC22-06-02 “Concrete Street Repairs to JBI Construction Inc. for $488,988.35
         10. 4. Notice to bidders for phase 2 of the Green River Road trail
         11. 5. Community Crossings funding commitment letter
         13. C. Superior Court 1. Professional Services Agreements for Interpretations Services i. David Utter to perform Registered Marchalles services
         14. ii. Paul Tiller to perform Registered French services
         15. iii. Shirley Liao Barker to perform Registered Mandarin Chinese
         18. D. Old Courthouse 1. Into the Light Mental Health and Consulting, Inc. Lease Renewal
         20. E. Computer Services 1. 2022 Granicus Addendum
         21. 2. 2022 Webex Renewal
         23. F. Sheriff’s Office 1. Road Closure Request i. Southern Indiana Antique Machinery Club (SIAM) Tractor Drive
         26. G. Board Appointment

Drainage Board Immediately Following

1. 1. 1. Board of Parks Commissioners
   3. A. Burdette Park – New Director and Assistant Director
   4. A. Approval of July 26th Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
   5. B. Employment Changes
   6. C. Auditor 1. Claims Voucher Reports
   8. D. Treasurer 1. Innkeepers Tax Report
   9. 2. June 2022 Monthly Report
   11. E. Engineer 1. Report & Claims
   13. F. Highway 1. Department Report
   15. G. Clerk 1. July 2022 Monthly Report
   17. H. Old National Events Plaza Waiver Request 1. Right to Life of SW IN Go Mobile Unit Unveiling
   19. I. Assessor 1. Surplus Request

5. Department Head Reports

6. New Business

7. Old Business

8. Consent Items

9. Public Comment

10. Adjournment

One Month Into The Program, 1,715 EWSU Customers Approved For Bill Relief; Funds Are Still Available

Evansville, Ind. – The Bill Relief Program launched by Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) on July 1 helps qualifying customers save on their water bill each month. To date, 1,715 customers have applied and are receiving program funding – a $10 monthly credit on their utility bill for one year. Relief funds are still available, and EWSU encourages eligible customers to fill out the simple online application found at ewsu.com/BillRelief.

Who’s Eligible

EWSU customers who reside in City limits with an active water account and have a household income of $50,000 or less may qualify for assistance.

What the Bill Relief Program Provides

Customers who apply for the program and qualify will receive a $10 monthly credit to their account each month for one year – a total savings of $120. The credit offsets the 2022 water rate increase that went into effect July 1. After one year, customers may have the opportunity to reapply for the program for an additional 12 months or while funds last.

How to Apply

1. Visit ewsu.com/BillRelief.
2. Fill out the application, including EWSU account number and household income.
3. Applicants will receive an email verifying the application was received and whether the request was approved or denied.

About EWSU

Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) provides high-quality, safe and dependable water and sewer services to more than 63,000 customers in Vanderburgh County and parts of Gibson, Posey and Warrick counties. EWSU maintains more than 1,000 miles of water lines, 800 miles of sewer lines, 15,000 hydrants, seven water storage facilities, two wastewater treatment plants and one water filtration plant. The utility also manages the City’s street sweeping and trash and recycling contracts. EWSU meets or exceeds all state and federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards while protecting land and water resources for future generations.

LINK OF AUGUST 2002 CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER PRINTED PAPER

Final Aug. CCO

YOU ALSO CAN PICK A FREE PRINTED COPY OF THE CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 

1. SCHNUCKS-SOUTH, NORTH, AND WESTSIDE
2. IGA CONVENIENCE MART ON EAST LLOYD
3. McCullough, CENTRAL, NORTHPARK, OAKLYN, AND RED BANK LIBRARIES
4. PET FOOD-WESTSIDE AND EASTSIDE
5. EVANSVILLE /VANDERBURGH COUNTY CIVIC CENTER
6. IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
7. BALLY’S HOTEL
8. MERRY-GO-AROUND RESTAURANT
9. CAROUSEL RESTAURANT
10. DOUBLE TREE HOTEL DOWNTOWN
11. OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA

FOOTNOTE: We be announcing additional newspaper outlets next several weeks.

New Harmony Gallery Receives Indiana Arts Commission Grant To Expand Programming

AUGUST 10, 2022

Image copyright: New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art

New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art (NHGCA) has been awarded a grant from the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) to help fund exhibitions for the 2022-23 fiscal year. IAC support provides funding for one-time events like festivals, exhibits, and workshops.

NHGCA was one of 413 community-based arts providers throughout Indiana to receive approved grant allocations totaling over $2.9 million in funds for grants and programs provided by arts organizations and cultural providers who prioritize community engagement throughout the state.

NHGCA, one of the state’s earliest and longest-running contemporary art spaces, presents exhibitions and public programs in Historic New Harmony, Indiana. It serves as a resource to USI students, faculty staff, and the community. Through core exhibitions featuring regional, national, and internationally known artists; public programs such as artist talks, studio visits, and workshops; and other programs such as the Gallery Shop, student gallery BG Projects, and New Harmony Second Saturdays, audiences can experience contemporary art in a unique landscape. Each of these exhibitions is free and open to the public, supporting NHGCA’s goals of providing opportunity, creating dialogue, and building community within the region.

The New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary, an outreach partner of the University of Southern Indiana, is located at 506 Main Street in New Harmony, Indiana. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 812-682-3156 or visit USI.edu/nhgallery.

About the Indiana Arts Commission: The Indiana Arts Commission works to positively impact the cultural, economic, and educational climate of Indiana by providing responsible leadership for, and public stewardship of, artistic resources for our state’s citizens and communities.

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Founded in 1965, the University of Southern Indiana enrolls more than 9,750 dual credit, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in more than 130 areas of study. A public higher education institution, located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, Indiana, USI offers programs through the College of Liberal Arts, Romain College of Business, College of Nursing and Health Professions, and the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. USI is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engaged University and offers continuing education and special programs to more than 20,000 participants annually through Outreach and Engagement. USI is online at USI.edu.