City Council Meeting MARCH 14, 2022
AGENDA
| I. | INTRODUCTION |
03-14-2022 Agenda Attachment:
| II. | APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM |
Draft Memo Attachment:
| III. | REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
| IV. | SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY |
| V. | CONSENT AGENDA:Â FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE F-2022-04 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 Moore Discussion Date: 3/28/2022 Notify: Kelley Coures, DMD F-2022-04 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE R-2022-10 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 5402 & 5428 E Virginia St Petitioner: Spurling Development LLC Owner: Spurling Development LLC Requested Change: C4 to C2 Ward: 1 Trockman Representative: James E Morley & Bret Sermersheim, Morley R-2022-10 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2022-11 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 313 E Columbia St, 321 E Columbia St, 712-714 N Governor St Petitioner: Dennis Gates Owner: Dennis Gates Requested Change: C4 to M2 Ward: 3 Heronemus Representative: Dennis Gates R-2022-11 Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE R-2022-12 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 3300 Maxx Rd (Partial) Petitioner: Briar Pointe Development, LLC Owner: Briar Pointe Development, LLC Requested Change: M2 to R4 Ward: 5 Elpers Representative: Scott Buedel, Cash Waggner & Associates R-2022-12 Attachment:
E. ORDINANCE R-2022-13 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 207 & 211 S Green River Rd Petitioner: HIRA, Inc. Owner: HIRA, Inc. Requested Change: C1 to C4 w/ UDC Ward: 3 Heronemus Representative: Krista Lockyear, Stoll, Keenon, Ogden, PLLC R-2022-13 Attachment:
F. ORDINANCE R-2022-14 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as Part of 2701 Stringtown Rd Petitioner: Edwin E. Bassemier Owner: Edwin E. Bassemier Requested Change: C1 to C4 w/ UDC Ward: 3 Heronemus Representative: Krista Lockyear, Stoll, Keenon, Ogden, PLLC R-2022-14 Attachment:
| VI. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| VII. | REGULAR AGENDA:Â SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE R-2021-26 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1320 N Main St Petitioner: Kelli M. Williams Owner: Kelli M. Williams Requested Change: C4 to R2 Ward: 3 Heronemus Representative: Kelli M. Williams R-2021-26 Attachment:
| VIII. | RESOLUTION DOCKET |
A. RESOLUTION C-2022-06 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Ratifying, Confirming, Authorizing and Approving an Agreement between the City of Evansville and International Association of Firefighters Evansville Local No. 357 Inc. January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2024 Sponsor(s): Mosby, Moore, Weaver Discussion Led By: President Heronemus Discussion Date: 3/14/2022 Notify: Carol McMichael, City Personnel C-2022-06 Attachment:
B. RESOLUTION C-2022-07 A Resolution in Support of Promise Zone Points in the LIHTC Program Sponsor(s): All of Council Discussion Led By: President Heronemus Discussion Date: 3/14/2022 Notify: Josh Claybourn, Jackson Kelly C-2022-07 Attachment:
| IX. | MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS |
A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, March 28, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
B. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
| X. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| XI. | ADJOURNMENT |
EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSIONÂ MEETING AGENDA
EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSIONÂ MEETING AGENDA
on Monday, March 14, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. Room 307, Civic Center Complex
- EXECUTIVE SESSION:
- An executive session will be held prior to the open session.
- The executive session is closed as provided by:
- I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
- 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.
- 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.
- OPEN SESSION:
- CALL TO ORDER
- ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
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- February 28, 2022 (Cook, Hamilton, and Sutton)
- APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
- PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE:
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- Officers in the Field Training Program. Â
- Officers in SWILEA
- NEW DISCIPLINE:
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- 22-PO-18 – Sergeant Michael Condiff, Badge Number 5201 – 3 day suspension (not appealed)
- PENDING DISCIPLINE
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- 22-PO-13 – Officer Michael DeBlanc, Badge Number 1405 – 1 day suspension set for hearing on April 18th following the Executive Session at 4:00pm.
- 22-PO-14 – Officer Joseph Harter, Badge Number 1460 – 1 day suspension set for hearing on May 9th following the Executive Session at 4:00pm.
- 22-PO-16 – Officer Joseph Harter, Badge Number 1460 – 3 day suspension set for hearing on May 9th following the Executive Session at 4:00pm.
- APPLICANTS:
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- 21-346
- 21-375
- 21-003
- 21-380
- MERIT AWARD RECOMMENDATION:
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- Sergeant David Bonenberger for his actions on December 14, 2021 relating to a multiple victim shooting scene.
- Officer Nick Meeks, for actions taken on February 4, 2022 regarding a hostage situation. (Tabled from 2/28 meeting)
- CIVILIAN MERIT AWARD RECOMMENDATION:
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- Civilian Diana Koester – for actions taken on February 25, 2022 to rescue a small child who fell into a retention pond.
- RETIREMENTS:
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- Officer Robert Pylant, Badge Number 1257, retiring effective April 30, 2022 after serving 20 years, 1 month, and 5 days.
- REMINDERS:Â The next scheduled meeting will be Monday, March 28, 2022 at 4:00pm.
- ADJOURNMENT
Holcomb Takes Steps To Strengthen Indiana Economy
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today is continuing the steps of strengthening Indiana’s economic, education, and health foundation after his 2022 Next Level Agenda was adopted by the Indiana General Assembly.
“I am pleased that we will now have the tools we need to help build and grow businesses, nurture a healthy environment for infants and children and make gains in our critical early education offerings,†Gov. Holcomb said. “At the same time, we are putting money back into Hoosiers’ pockets, and these efforts combined will continue to result in a robust state with a thriving economy. I look forward to our next steps in implementing these Hoosier priorities.â€
The Indiana General Assembly approved key components of Gov. Holcomb’s Next Level Agenda, including:
- Cutting Indiana’s individual income tax for years to come while maintaining the state’s reserves and guaranteeing the maximum number of Hoosiers receive the upcoming automatic taxpayer refund of $125
- Modernizing the Indiana Economic Development Corp. toolkit to make Indiana better positioned to compete in attracting transformational economic development opportunities
- Strengthening Indiana’s early learning efforts by establishing an Office of Kindergarten Readiness at the Indiana Department of Education, which will partner with the early learning team at the Family and Social Services Administration and a revised Early Learning Advisory Committee
- Empowering the Department of Health to take more steps to reduce Indiana’s infant mortality, by requiring healthcare providers to offer universal lead testing for children at 12 and 24 months of age and conducting investigations into Sudden Unexplained Infant Deaths using a process that will result in a better understanding of the causes so that future deaths can be prevented
- Implementing specific changes to the membership of the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board
Additionally, the Governor’s 2022 agenda includes these priorities, which are underway:
- Reviewing the state’s public health infrastructure by the Governor’s Public Health Commission, which will issue recommendations this summer
- Partnering with local communities to bring to fruition their Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative projects with $500 million awarded by the state
- Collecting and disposing of certain firefighting foam that contains PFAS, which poses a risk to firefighters’ health and safety and the environment
- Building and maintaining the state’s capital project priorities, including roads, bridges, trails and broadband
USI’s Winders Wins National Title In 5,000m
PITTSBURG, Kan.—University of Southern Indiana Men’s Track & Field junior All-American Titus Winders (Mansfield, Indiana) can add a new title to his name: NATIONAL CHAMPION. Winders became the fifth men’s runner in program history to claim a national championship Friday evening when he finished first in the 5,000 meters at the NCAA Division II Indoor Championships, obliterating the school, track and meet records in the process as he crossed the finish line in 13 minutes, 38.92 seconds.
Winders was strategic throughout the 16-competitor race as he fell back as far as 14th midway through the run. However, he slowly began to pick up ground throughout the final 2,400 meters. He moved into ninth-place, then eighth before slipping to 10th for a brief moment. From the 3,500-meter mark to the 3,800-meter mark, Winders jumped five spots to fifth, where he began to pick opponents off one-by-one.
With 900 meters to go, Winders was in fourth. Three-hundred meters later, he was in third.
Then came his big moment. He moved into second and with 300 meters left in the race, following a 44.75-second split, Winders had claimed the poll position. He closed the final 300-meters in 43.59 seconds as he out-kicked Colorado School of Mines freshman Dillon Powell for a 3.66-second victory and USI’s 11th combined individual national championship (men and women).
In addition to Winders, USI freshman Cameron Hough (Only, Illinois) and senior Jennifer Comastri (Indianapolis, Indiana) competed in the women’s 5,000 meters. Hough finished 16th out of 19 runners with a time of 17:11.69, while Comastri crossed the finish line in 18th-place with a time of 17:22.69.
Winders closes USI’s indoor season Saturday when he competes in the 3,000 meters. The race is slated to begin at 7:05 p.m.
Hoosier History Highlights: Sid Grauman Born in Indianapolis
March 13 – March 19The Week in Indiana History |
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“I love people. I was born loving people.” —Betsy Palmer (1926 – 2015) Born in East Chicago, Indiana, Betsy Palmer was a popular actress on and off Broadway. She became familiar to TV audiences as a panelist on the quiz show, “I’ve Got a Secret.” Quips from George AdeA member of Indiana’s Golden Age of Literature, George Ade (1866 – 1944), born in Kentland, was a popular author, newspaper reporter, and playwright. “Be it ever so humble, there is no place like home for wearing what you like.” “Anybody can win, unless there happens to be a second entry.” Answers: 1. b  2. d  3. a 4. c |
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Hoosiers Should Choose Carefully When Giving To Charities
As part of Attorney General Todd Rokita’s continuing efforts to protect Hoosier consumers from scams and in celebration of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Rokita reminds Hoosiers to be mindful of their charitable giving.
“Hoosiers are generous. Yet as they look for opportunities to help the less fortunate and give to worthy causes, there are those who would scheme to take advantage of this good-hearted generosity,†Attorney General Rokita said. “As we consider ways to help others, we should be careful not to ensure we are truly helping the needy.â€
Attorney General Rokita works to track down, investigate and bring to justice the criminals who perpetrate illegal scams. He works just as hard to help Hoosiers avoid becoming victims in the first place.
To avoid falling victim to deceptive schemes, Attorney General Rokita said, Hoosiers should follow these tips:
- Research any charity to which you are considering donating.
- The FTC suggests searching online using the charity name plus words like “complaint,†“review,†or “scam.†Don’t be fooled by names that sound like well-known charities.
- Be sure to ask how much of your donation will go directly to the program you want to help — and do your own research to confirm.
- Beware of charities that pop up after recent disasters.
- Make sure you are dealing with the real charitable organization. Be leery of appeals from unknown or unfamiliar organizations you receive by phone, mail, email, and/or social media.
- If reached by phone, do not agree to donate money without further research into the organization.
- Don’t assume solicitations on social media or crowdfunding sites are legitimate — or that hyperlinks are accurate — even in posts shared or liked by your friends. Contact your friends offline and request information about links they share.
- It is generally safer to donate as part of a longstanding familiar relationship with a charitable cause than to respond to out-of-the-blue solicitations.
- When donating online, use a browser to navigate to a reputable charity’s verified website — and donate there rather than through a third party or “middleman†collectors, who often skim off a sizeable portion of donations even if they are legitimate.
- Legitimate, secure donation websites should begin with “https†(or feature a lock icon) rather than just “http.â€
- Take your time and don’t overshare. Do not share personal information or financial information in response to unsolicited emails, texts or phone calls.
- Never feel rushed to donate.
- Be skeptical of solicitors who try to play on your emotions through heart-rending stories or images. Remember that legitimate charities do not use pressure tactics.
- Always donate by credit card rather than cash or other methods, to ensure you can access the protections available through your credit card company.
- Make sure you haven’t signed up for a recurring donation if you didn’t want one.
- Look up a charity’s report and ratings on these websites:
Go online to report charity scams to Attorney General Rokita’s Consumer Protection Division. To reach the Consumer Protection Division by phone, please call 1-800-382-5516.
EPA Proposes “Good Neighbor†Plan to Cut Smog Across Much of the United States
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1913   The Indiana legislature adopted the official state song, “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away.” Written in 1897 by Paul Dresser of Terre Haute, the tune was one of the most popular of its era. (Pictured: The Paul Dresser Memorial in Fairbanks Park near his home on the banks of the Wabash.)
1955   Crispus Attucks High School, led by Coach Ray Crowe (pictured), defeated Gary Roosevelt to win the state basketball championship. It was the first all African American team in the nation to win a state title.
