Children are the Future by Jerome Stewart

A phrase attributed to Mark Twain says; “When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.” When we are young, there is so much about life we do not understand. It’s part of being young. 1^st. Corinthians chapter 13 vs. 11 the Apostle Paul said; ‘When I was a child, I spoke as a child. I understood as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.”  As related to our children the challenges are many. Children are being bombarded with information coming from many different directions. Children are being manipulated by people who do not have a conscious toward God. One of the greatest attributes for those willing to trust in the wisdom of the living God, is in knowing there is a plan already in place to assist anyone raising children. The words in Deuteronomy chapter 6 has great significance irrespective of the time period. After Moses instructed the Israelites on the need to love the LORD first, he then addressed the needs of the children.

In vss 6 and 7 in relation to vs. 5, he says, “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.” Children need guidance from the word of God, and not the talk shows, nor social media, or the lyrics to some of the songs today, which are degrading to men, women, black, white, gender, and so on. Our young people can recite the words verbatim without missing a beat. If young people can memorize words with no spiritual value, they can memorize the word of God, our moral compass for righteous living. Children can memorize the words in Psalm 18 verses. 29 through 32, where David says, “For by You I can run against a troop, By my God I can leap over a wall. As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him. For who is God, except the LORD? And who is a rock, except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.” Oh yes! God’s word will raise our children.

07-14-2025 Agenda Attachment:

06-23-2025 Memo Attachment:

A.	ORDINANCE G-2025-14 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana, Amending Chapter 8.10 (Nuisances), Article I of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Trockman Discussion Led By:  ASD Chair Carothers Discussion Date: 7/28/2025 Notify: Joshua Trockman, KDDK

G-2025-14 Attachment:

B.	ORDINANCE G-2025-15 An Ordinance Amending Title 18 (Land Use and Zoning) of the Evansville Municipal Code (Special Uses and Schools) Sponsor(s): Heronemus Discussion Led By:  ASD Chair Carothers Discussion Date: 7/28/2025 Notify: Ron London, Area Plan Commission

G-2025-15 Attachment:

C.	ORDINANCE R-2025-20 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 2230 W Maryland St Owner: Dakotah Willett Requested Change:  C4 to R2 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Dakotah Willett

R-2025-20 Attachment:

D.	ORDINANCE R-2025-21 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1922 W Indiana St Owner: Evansville Historic Homes, Inc Requested Change:  R2 to R4 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Lucas Neuffer, Evansville Historic Homes

R-2025-21 Attachment:

E.	ORDINANCE R-2025-22 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1701 N Heidelbach Ave Owner: Jimtown Holdings, LLC Requested Change:  M3 to C4 w/ UDC Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Krista Lockyear, Stoll, Keenon, Ogden, PLLC

R-2025-22 Attachment:

A.

ORDINANCE G-2025-11 An Ordinance Amending Chapters 18.05 (General Provisions), 18.125 (Zoning District Use Groups, 18.135 (Off-Street Parking and Loading), and 18.145 (Special Uses) of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Allen, Carothers, Trockman Discussion Led By:  ASD Chair Carothers Discussion Date: 7/14/2025 Notify: Joshua Trockman, KDDK

G-2025-11 Attachment:

B.

ORDINANCE R-2025-08 AMENDED An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 5001 Hirsch Rd Owner: Keith Schnepper and Jeremy Schnepper Requested Change:  R1 to C4 w/ UDC Ward: 5 Koehler Lindsey Representative: Jeremy W Schnepper, Schnepper Law, LLC

R-2025-08 Amended (2) Attachment:

C.

ORDINANCE R-2025-15 AMENDED An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 2719 Colonial Gardens Rd Owner: Grand Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Requested Change:  R1 to R5 w/ UDC Ward: 5 Koehler Lindsey Representative: Krista Lockyear, Stoll, Keenon, Ogden, PLLC

R-2025-15 Amended Attachment:

A.	RESOLUTION C-2025-22 A Resolution of the Evansville City Council Approving the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s Issuance of Bonds Sponsor(s): Brinkmeyer, Heronemus, Trockman Discussion Led By:  President Trockman Discussion Date: 7/14/2025 Notify: Heather O’Grady, EVPL

C-2025-22 Attachment:

A.	THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

B.	TAX PHASE IN COMPLIANCE REPORTS; Patrick Hickey, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership

C.	ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS