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Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda

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 AGENDA Of The Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners 

July 26, 2022 – 3:00 p.m. In Room 301, Civic Center Complex

(Drainage Board Immediately Following Commissioner Meeting)

1. Call to Order 

2. Attendance 

3. Pledge of Allegiance 

    1. 4. Action Items A. Health Department 1. COVID-19 Update 
    2. 2. IDOH Grant Agreement Contract #62869 Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) 
    4. B. Engineer 1. Permission to Open Bids: VC22-06-01 Re-Bid of “Milling & Resurfacing of Vanderburgh County Roads” 
    5. 2. Permission to Open Bids: VC22-06-02 “Concrete Street Repairs” (Continued From 07/14/2022 Meeting) 
    6. 3. Financial Commitment Letter: Wimberg Road Bridge #2430 
    7. 4. Kansas Road Phase 2 Change Order #5: Thickened Edge for Sidewalk for Modified Handrail Installation 
    8. 5. Kansas Road Phase 2 Change Order #6: Removal of Decorative Wall and Footer 
    9. 6. Wessler Engineering Proposal for Professional Services: MS4 Program Implementation and Administration 
        1. 7. Right of Way Offers: Oak Hill Road i. Parcel 1 – Martha Bass 
        2. ii. Parcel 21 – Gerald Lauer 
        3. iii. Parcel 23 – Kevin Beavers 
        4. iv. Parcel 26 – Steven McCrarey 
        5. v. Parcel 27 – Darrick Lakes 
        6. vi. Parcel 29 – John Moser 
        7. vii. Parcel 33 – Ruby Heseman Life Estate 
        8. viii. Parcel 35 – John Baumgart 
        9. ix. Parcel 44 – Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation 
        10. x. Parcel 50 – John Marlow 
        12. 8. IDEM Notice of Intent: Oak Hill Road Reconstruction 
        14. C. Law Department 1. Letter of Agreement: Area Plan Commission (APC) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) 
        16. D. Auditor 1. First Federal Savings Bank Change of Terms Agreement: Removal of Totaled/Surplused 2021 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor 
        18. E. Computer Services 

Drainage Board Immediately Following 

    1. 1. Key Government Finance, Inc. Lease/Purchase Agreement: Cisco – Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Service 
    2. 2. Key Government Finance, Inc. Lease/Purchase Agreement: Cisco – Network Refresh 
        1. F. Old Courthouse 1. Windstream NTI, LLC i. Settlement Agreement: Suites 109 & 110 
        2. ii. Lease Agreement: Suites 208 & B8 
        4. 2. David Miller & Zach Evans i. Lease Agreement: Suite B4 
        7. G. An Ordinance Amending Section 13.04.460, Responsibility for Drainage Facility Maintenance, of the Vanderburgh County Code 
        8. A. Approval of July 12th Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes 
        9. B. Employment Changes 
        10. C. Auditor 1. Claims Voucher Reports i. July 11-July 15, 2022 
        11. ii. July 18-July 22, 2022 
        13. 2. 2023 Statement of Salary and Wages (Budget Form No. 144) 
        15. D. Clerk 1. June 2022 Monthly Report 
        17. E. Engineer 1. Report & Claims 
        18. 2. Pay Request #80: U.S. 41 Expansion T.I.F. 
        20. F. Highway 1. Department Report i. July 8-July21, 2022 
        23. A. Final Reading of Rezoning Ordinance VC-3-2022 (Continued From 06/04/2022 Meeting) 

5. Department Head Reports 

6. New Business 

7. Old Business 

8. Consent Items 

9. Rezoning 

Petitioner: Donald Relleke & T.M.F.T., Inc./L.A.D. Transport 

Address: A portion of 2708 Orchard Road & 11300 Schaeffer Road 

Request: Change from Ag to M-2 with UDC 

10. Public Comment 

11. Adjournment 

 AGENDA  VANDERBURGH COUNTY COUNCIL  PERSONNEL & FINANCE JULY 27,

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AGENDA Of The VANDERBURGH COUNTY COUNCIL  PERSONNEL & FINANCE JULY 27, 2022 At 3:30 P.M. On AUGUST 17, 2022 8:30 A.M. In ROOM 301 Civic Center

1. OPENING OF MEETING 

2. ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL 

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

4. INVOCATION 

  1. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (A) Personnel and Finance June 29, 2022 
  2. (B) County Council July 6, 2022 
    1. 6. PERSONNEL REQUESTS: (A) County Assessor 1. Request to fill vacancy for Real Estate Deputy Residential II 10001090-109144
    2. 2. Request to fill vacancy for Real Estate Deputy Commercial II 10001090-109166 
    4. (B) Area Plan 1. Request to fill vacancy for Zoning Investigator 10001240-124119
    6. (C) Superior Court 1. Request to fill vacancy for Small Claims Secretary 10001370-137180 
    8. (D) Cumulative Bridge 1. Request to allow advanced Step placement for Storm Water Coordinator 11350000-113523 
    10. (E) Health Department – Safety Pin Grant 1. Request to create Extra Help line 94150000-199000, establish pay for part-time Nurse and part-time Community Health Worker, and fill positions 

7. APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE: (A) Surveyor 

(B) Area Plan 

(C) Commissioners 

(D) Superior Court 

(E) Burdette Park 

(F) Health Department 

(G) Local Roads & Streets 

(H) Tourism Capital Improvement 

(I) Surveyor Corner Perpetuation 

(J) American Rescue Plan 

8. REPEALS: None 

9. TRANSFERS: (A) Health Department 

(B) County Highway 

(C) Cumulative Bridge (Late) 

10. OLD BUSINESS: None 

11. NEW BUSINESS: (A) Review of Estimated Property Tax Levy Limits & Estimated Reductions Due to Circuit Breakers 

12. AMENDMENTS TO SALARY ORDINANCE: 

(A) Assessor

(B) Area Plan

(C) Commissioners

(D) Superior Court

(E) Burdette Park

(F) Cumulative Bridge

(G) Health Department

(H) Health Dept. –Safety Pin Grant

13. PUBLIC COMMENT 

14. REMINDER UPCOMING MEETING DATES/TIMES: 

• County Council meeting August 17, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. 

  • • County Council budget hearing August 17, 2022 immediately following adjournment of Council meeting, but not before 9:00 a.m. 
  • • City/County Joint Dept. budget hearing August 17, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. 
  • • County Council budget hearing August 18, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. 

15. ADJOURNMENT 

*PLEASE NOTE THE SWITCH FROM AFTERNOON TO MORNING MEETING TIMES* 

USI BSN Program Adds Additional Application Period, Holistic Admissions Process

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The University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions now offers two application periods for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program and has changed to a Holistic Admission process for admittance in the program.  

Second application period offers nursing students more flexibility 

Students are now able to apply to the USI Nursing Program during two application periods—summer and spring. Students who are admitted during the traditional summer application period start in the following Spring Semester. The new spring submission period will allow admitted students to start in the following Fall Semester. This additional application period and program start gives students the opportunity to enter the program based on individual academic pathways. 

First-time degree seeking students come to USI with varying amounts of dual credit, and previously, with the singular summer application period, they would have to delay their start and take extra courses. Now, first-time degree-seeking students with dual credit can apply in the spring and be ready for a Fall Semester start if admitted into the program.  

“The need for highly skilled nurses continues to grow, and USI has a strong history of educating this vital workforce,” says Dr. Jennifer Evans, College of Nursing Interim Assistant Dean and Associate Professor of Nursing. “USI nursing is a rigorous and widely known program with talented students seeking to be part of it. Our goal is to increase enrollment with these dual starts. Traditionally, we’ve admitted somewhere between 120-140 students annually—we are very hopeful that this new system will gradually increase that number.” 

With the new application period, the nursing program will begin graduating students three times per year instead of the two traditional times in December and May (at the conclusion of Fall and Spring Semesters, respectively). Beginning in the 2023-24 academic year, BSN students will graduate in December, May and July. Those set to graduate in July will be eligible to participate in Spring Commencement ceremonies in May, while finishing their course work through July. Evans says around 90% of nursing graduates stay in the Tri-state Area post-Commencement, so graduating students at three times throughout the year versus two builds a sustainable pipeline of qualified nurses to be placed in the area.  

Holistic Admission process introduced to make Nursing Program more inclusive 

Previously, students seeking admission into the Nursing Program were accepted based 100% on grades, including grade point average (GPA) and scores earned in specific science courses. Now, with the Holistic Admission process, admission into the program for students who have completed 31 hours of required University courses is based 50% on college GPA, with the remaining 50% based on personal characteristics including a written letter, resume and an interview process.  

“This process provides students without a perfect GPA the ability to highlight other areas they excel in to be considered for the program,” says Evans. “This additional information may allow a more diverse group of students to apply and our admission process to be more inclusive.” 

The Holistic Admission process is in addition to the established Direct Admission and Conditional Direct Admission processes. Those students who meet the criteria for Direct and Conditional Direct Admission can apply during their senior year of high school. Students accepted into the Direct or Conditional Direct Admission pool who maintain the required college GPA along with other program admission requirements are not required to go through the Holistic Admission process.  

“We know that nursing is more than a high GPA,” says Dr. Constance Swenty, Interim Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions and Associate Professor of Nursing. “While knowledge is important, nurses provide caring and empathy as well as culture and diversity to their communities and patients. The Holistic Admission process gives an opportunity to look at all qualities the student is bringing to nursing.” 

The 2022 traditional summer application period has been extended through Friday, July 29th. Students accepted in the program during this application period will begin nursing courses in Spring 2023. 

For more information, visit the BSN Admission website. For questions regarding the changes, email Evans at jennifer.evans@usi.edu or call 812-461-5226.

EVPL Foundation Annual Summer Book Sale Happening August 6 & 7

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 EVPL Foundation Hosting Annual Summer Book Sale 

Evansville, IN, June 24, 2022 – The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Foundation will host their annual Summer Book Sale at Washington Square on Saturday, August 6, and Sunday, August 7. 

Hours of the sale are Saturday, August 6, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm and Sunday, August 7, from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. 

“The Summer Book Sale is a staple event in our community and a chance for readers to add books, movies, and music to their own collection,” said EVPL CEO-Director Scott Kinney. “We are looking forward to working with the EVPL Foundation to once again have a successful book sale.” 

Thousands of items, including books, movies, and CDs, will be available for purchase, mostly ranging between $0.50 and $2.00. Some specialty items will be more than $2.00. New this year, a credit card payment option will be available with a minimum purchase of $10. 

Proceeds from this sale support library programs and services, emerging technologies, collections, staff engagement, and special library projects and initiatives. 

The Fall Mini Book Sale will be at EVPL Central on November 12 and 13. 

The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)3 established to support Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library. Foundation Board Members are engaged and active community members. Working in partnership with Library Leadership and Library Trustees, Foundation Board Members support the Library through fundraising, volunteering, and advocacy. 

The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library has served our community for more than a century. With eight locations throughout Vanderburgh County, immediate access to hundreds of thousands of digital resources, and a dedicated team of library professionals, EVPL strives to create opportunities for you to discover, explore, and connect with your 

 library. For more information, visit evpl.org. 

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Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Otters lose tight one to Miners

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AUGUSTA, N.J. – The Evansville Otters were in striking distance of the Sussex County Miners multiple times Saturday, but the chances would not fall the Otters’ way in a tight 5-3 loss to the Miners.

 

Evansville tallied the first run of the game in the top of the first inning off a sac fly by Jeffrey Baez to score Miles Gordon.

 

Sussex County answered in the bottom of the first on an RBI single by Juan Silverio.

 

The Miners took a 3-1 lead in the home half of the second when Alex Toral collected a two-RBI double off Evansville starter Brett Adcock.

 

Adcock locked the game in at that score with four consecutive shutout innings through the middle portion of the game.

 

Evansville forced Sussex County to go to the bullpen early, as Sussex County removed starting pitcher Jimmy Boyce after four innings for James Mulry.

 

The Otters closed the gap to one with a run off of Mulry in the top of the seventh, as Anthony Torreullas recorded a sac fly RBI to drive home Justin Felix.

 

Evansville would strand the bases loaded in the seventh to end their rally.

 

Adcock pitched seven innings deep for Evansville, but one more unearned run would score toward his final line in the bottom of the seventh after an Otters error and giving the Miners a 4-2 edge.

 

Each club split run-scoring fielder’s choices in the eighth, leading to a 5-3 Miners lead and the game’s final score.

 

Mulry picked up his third win for Sussex County in three innings of long relief, while Adcock was given his second loss of the season. Robert Klinchock recorded his sixth save for the Miners, pitching the last 1.2 innings.

 

Gordon was the only Otter with multiple hits – two, while Baez and Torreullas had the only RBIs.

 

Senator Braun and Senator Scott (FL) Introduce REIN IN Inflation Act In The Senate

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Senator Mike Braun and Senator Rick Scott introduced the Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation (REIN IN) Inflation Act. This bill would require the administration to publish the inflationary impact of executive actions before enacting them. The companion legislation was introduced by House Budget Committee Republican Leader Jason Smith (MO-08), House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) and House Committee on Financial Services Republican Leader Patrick McHenry (NC-10) in the House of Representatives.

“President Biden’s inflation crisis is a 9.1% pay cut for Americans and, and his plan to address it is tax hikes and more reckless spending. Hoosiers are sick and tired of paying for D.C.’s dysfunction. The Biden Administration should have to account for every cent of your money they spend and the REIN IN Inflation Act will increase transparency and allow Americans to hold this administration to account.”—Sen. Mike Braun

“Joe Biden’s inflation crisis is a tax on every American family. Even as Floridians face record-breaking inflation, this administration continues to recklessly spend taxpayers’ dollars with no accountability. It’s wrong and must end NOW. I urge my colleagues to support this commonsense bill that will throw a spotlight on the Biden administration’s reckless tax-and-spend habits and socialist agenda.”—Sen. Rick Scott

“The Congressional Budget Office has confirmed that President Biden’s executive actions are costing taxpayers at least half a trillion dollars. The President has gone around the Congress, and the American people, to enact a personal spending agenda that is throwing more fuel on the worst inflation crisis in a generation. With prices having risen 13.8% since Biden took office, Republicans in Congress are fighting back against this reckless spending by shining a light on the hidden costs being passed on to working families. I thank Senator Braun for championing this bill in the Senate to hold the President accountable.”—House Budget Committee Republican Leader Jason Smith

“Today, every hardworking family is forced to pay more for almost everything due to Joe Biden’s failed economic policies. Instead of reversing course, Joe Biden and his administration have doubled down on their Far-Left tax and spend agenda and continue to exacerbate this inflation crisis. As hardworking families in New York’s 21st District and across the nation are forced to pay the price for Democrats’ out-of-control spending, I am proud that Senator Braun is championing this legislation in the Senate to hold this administration accountable and rein in the policies that fuel devastating inflation on behalf of families struggling across our nation.”—Congresswoman Elise Stefanik

“From gas to groceries, record inflation is making everyday life unaffordable for families across western North Carolina and the country. President Biden and Congressional Democrats’ policies are directly responsible for the surge in consumer prices causing economic pain for all Americans. Specifically, President Biden’s executive orders hindered domestic energy production and fueled the labor shortage—both contributors to inflation. I’m glad to see Senators Braun and Scott introduce the Senate companion of Chairwoman Stefanik, Ranking Member Smith, and my legislation to add much-needed transparency and rein in the inflationary actions of the Biden Administration.”—House Committee on Financial Services Republican Leader Patrick McHenry

What the REIN in Inflation Act does:

  • Require the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to prepare a report including the inflationary effects for any executive action with an estimated impact of at least $1 billion.
  • The White House would then have to report these findings to Congress each year to increase transparency and accountability over executive actions.
  • Already, Joe Biden has taken a number of executive actions that have exacerbated inflation and led to skyrocketing prices, including revoking the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline and embracing Far-Left climate policies. As the Biden administration continues to consider harmful economic policies like canceling student debt, this legislation would require them to consider and report the financial impact their actions have on hardworking Americans.

FOOTNOTE: Read the full bill text here.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Supporting Hoosier Taxpayers, New And Expectant Mothers

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by State Representative Stephen Bartels District 74

Passing a new law can be a slow process at times. It can take months to enact legislation. Still, there are times when lawmakers need to act quickly to respond to the needs of constituents. On July 25, I will return to the Statehouse for a special session to take action on two important issues, rising inflation and the sanctity of life, both of which require immediate attention.

Due to failed policies at the national level, every day it becomes more difficult for Hoosiers to feed their families. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, food prices jumped 11 percent in one month alone from May to April. To help fight record-high inflation, I plan to join my fellow legislators in crafting a long-term sustainable policy to return more money to taxpayers.

After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the issue of abortion was rightfully returned to the states to decide, and I’m ready to take action and further strengthen protections for our most vulnerable. I believe any legislation should be combined with increased resources for mothers before, during, and after pregnancy. I support legislation to provide more than $20 million in tax relief and appropriate more than $58 million to boost proven programs for mothers and families. My goals are to help more mothers in crisis, increase the availability and affordability of child care, support community-based programs focused on healthy babies and families, and encourage more people to consider adoption.

I believe we are doing what’s right by not waiting until the 2023 session to address these issues. Estimates show that thousands of additional abortions would occur in the state if the General Assembly waits until January to protect life further.

Updates will be posted to the Indiana General Assembly’s website at iga.in.gov. Please consider signing up for my e-newsletter for additional legislative updates, which you can sign up for at in.gov/h74.

During the special session, we plan to proceed thoughtfully and intentionally. I will rely on feedback from Hoosiers in House District 74 to guide me through this process. I encourage you to share your thoughts on any other issues important to you and your family by calling 317-232-9863 or h74@iga.in.gov.

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