City Council Meeting MAY 24, 2021 Meeting Agenda
AGENDA
| I. | INTRODUCTION |
05-24-2021 Agenda Attachment:
| II. | APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM |
05-10-2021 Memo Attachment:
| III. | REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
| IV. | SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY |
| V. | CONSENT AGENDA:Â FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE G-2021-08 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.60.050 (E-Scooter Rules and Regulations) of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Trockman Discussion Date: 6/14/2021 Notify: Josh Claybourn, Jackson Kelly G-2021-08 Attachment:
| VI. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| VII. | REGULAR AGENDA:Â SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE F-2021-07 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Heronemus Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Heronemus Discussion Date: 5/24/2021 Notify: Russ Lloyd, Jr., Controller F-2021-07 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2021-08 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds Within Various Departments Sponsor(s): Heronemus Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Heronemus Discussion Date: 5/24/2021 Notify: Kelley Coures, DMD F-2021-08 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2021-06 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 2700 E Morgan Ave Petitioner: Gilbert Sue Owner: Gilbert Sue Requested Change: C4 w/ UDC to C4 Ward: 5 Elpers Representative: Gibert Sue R-2021-06 Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE R-2021-07 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 601 and 603 E Virginia St. Petitioner: Patrick Landry Owner: Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, Inc. Requested Change: C1 to R2 Ward: 3 Heronemus Representative: Patrick Landry, Habitat for Humaninty R-2021-07 Attachment:
| VIII. | RESOLUTION DOCKET |
A. RESOLUTION C-2021-07 A Resolution Recognizing the 52nd Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and the June Celebration of Pride Month Sponsor(s): Burton, Moore and Heronemus Discussion Led By: President Beane Discussion Date: 5/24/2021 Notify: Josh Claybourn, Jackson Kelly C-2021-07 Attachment:
| IX. | MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS |
A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, June 14, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
B. Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP), Andrea Lendy, Audrie Burkett, Tara Barney, and Greg Wathen
C. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
| X. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| XI. | ADJOURNMENT |
Indiana Employment ReportÂ
INDIANAPOLIS (May 21, 2021) – Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 3.9 percent for April, and the national rate is 6.1 percent. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the number of unemployed people seeking employment within the prior four weeks as a percentage of the labor force.
Indiana’s labor force had a net increase of 145 over the previous month. This was a result of an increase of 955 unemployed residents and a decrease of 810 employed residents.
Indiana’s total labor force, which includes both Hoosiers employed and those seeking employment, stands at 3.34 million, and the state’s 63.1 percent labor force participation rate remains above the national rate of 61.7 percent.
Learn more about how unemployment rates are calculated here: http://www.hoosierdata.in.gov/infographics/employment-status.asp.
Employment by Sector
Private sector employment has increased by 362,400 over the year and decreased by 600 over the previous month. The monthly decrease is primarily due to losses in the Construction (-2,300) and the Leisure and Hospitality (-800) sectors. Losses were offset by gains in the Manufacturing (1,300) and the Private Educational and Health Services (1,300) sectors. Total private employment stands at 2,622,300, which is 118,200 below the new December 2019 peak.
Midwest Unemployment Rates
EDITOR’S NOTES:
Data are sourced from April Current Employment Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
April employment data for Indiana Counties, Cities and MSAs will be available Monday, May 24, 2021, at noon (Eastern) pending U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics validation.
EVSC Board Will Hold A Town Hall Meeting at 5:00 P.M. On Monday, May 24, 2021.
 The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) will hold a Town Hall at 5:00 P.M. on Monday, May 24, 2021.
The purpose of the Town Hall is for residents to speak directly with Board members and district administrators about issues involving EVSC schools. The Town Hall will be the process utilized to receive Public Comment. The Town Hall will be held in the Technology and Innovation Center located at 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN.Â
Following the Town Hall, the Board of School Trustees of the EVSC will meet at 5:30 PM for its regularly scheduled Board meeting in the EVSC Board Room, same address.Â
In accordance with orders from the Governor, seating will be limited to allow for appropriate social distancing.Â
New CSBG Funding Opportunity Available For Not-For-Profits
IHCDA is offering a new funding opportunity for 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporations that are addressing the impacts of Covid-19 in Indiana. Individual grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded, using a portion of IHCDA’s Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) award from the CARES Act. Target outcomes for this funding opportunity include:
- increasing vaccination rates
- connecting individuals with living wage jobs
- connecting families with safe and affordable housing
- offering mental health services to those impacted by the pandemic and resulting shutdowns
- making community services more accessible through mobile offerings or similar
Eligible projects are not limited to those listed above. For a full list of eligibility requirements for projects and organizations, as well as instructions on how to apply for funding, please see the application HERE. Completed applications are due Monday, June 17, 2021 at 5:00pm EST.
A webinar to answer questions about this funding opportunity was hosted yesterday; a recording of that can be found HERE. Please email Emily Krauser at ekrauser@ihcda.in.gov with any questions.
HOOSIER HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS: A Newspaper for Madison in 1813
May 23 – May 29The Week in Indiana History |
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1. The first Indianapolis 500 Mile Race was run in what year?     a/1901 b/1911 c/1921 d/1931 2. The first winner was a/ Wilbur Shaw b/ Louis Meyer c/ Gaston Chevrolet d/ Ray Harroun 3. One lap around the track equals a/ 1 mile b/ 1.5 miles c/ 2 miles d/ 2.5 miles Answers Below
“Gentlemen, start your engines!” – – – Tony Hulman (1901-1977) A businessman from Terre Haute, Hulman purchased the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1945 and made it one of the most famous racetracks in the world.
Did You Know?  Janet Guthrie, born in Iowa, was the first woman to qualify and compete in the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. She earned a starting spot in 1977, the same year she was named “Top Rookie” in the Daytona 500. She competed in two more Indy 500 races.  She finished ninth in 1978. In 1979, she was forced out with engine trouble.  A physics major at the University of Michigan, she became a flight instructor and aerospace engineer. She is a charter member in the Women’s Sports Hall of Fame, and her helmet and driver’s suit are now at the Smithsonian Institution.
ANSWERS: 1. b/ 1911 2. d/ Ray Harroun 3. d/ 2.5 miles
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1875   Fred Jewell was born in Worthington, Indiana. At age 16, he joined a circus band, playing the baritone horn. He rose to become bandmaster of the famed Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus. A prolific composer, he wrote circus songs known as “screamers” as well as scores of marches, which earned him the title “Indiana’s March King.” He later directed the Worthington High School Band as well as the acclaimed Indianapolis Murat Temple Shrine Band.
1927   The “Spirit of the American Doughboy” statue was unveiled in front of the Owen County Courthouse in Spencer. On hand was sculptor Ernest M. Viquesney, a resident of Spencer. His creation proved to be highly popular in the post-World War I era. At one time, there were as many as 300 of the statues across America. Approximately 140 of them are still standing, including at least 10 in Indiana.
1951   A C-124 Globemaster airplane crashed in a field near New Castle. In the experimental flight from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, two of the four propellers of the huge aircraft reversed pitch, causing the disaster. Seven of the 12 on board were killed.
Safe In Sound- Reopening Checklist For The Live Entertainment Industry
As people in the U.S. continue to get vaccinated and cities and states begin to reopen, the National Independent Venue Association and Event Safety Alliance, in partnership with Association of Performing Arts Professionals, Coalition of Performing Arts Centers, and National Independent Talent Organization have joined together to research, create, and present “Safe In Sound,â€Â a free reopening checklist for the live entertainment industry.
This toolkit was developed after consultation with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and based on the most up-to-date guidance and resources available at Guidance for COVID-19 | CDC. It serves as the framework for venues and promoters to reopen fully as safely as possible.
Homeland Foundation Scholarships Open
Indiana college students who volunteer with a public safety organization can now apply for the FY 2022 round of the Indiana Homeland Security Foundation scholarship.
The Indiana Homeland Security Foundation scholarship offers higher education financial assistance for Indiana students who wish to pursue a degree.
A full-time student with at least 12 credit hours per semester is eligible for a $2,000 scholarship and a part-time student with at least six hours per semester is eligible for a $1,000 scholarship. Â The scholarship must be used during the awarded school year, and the funds are intended solely to reimburse eligible student educational expenses.
Eligible applicants include Indiana residents who are an incoming or continuing student who:
- Attends or will be attending an accredited Indiana college.
- Must have a grade point average of 2.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Volunteers at a public safety organization such as fire, law enforcement, emergency management or emergency medical services (validated by chief executive). The Indiana Homeland Security Foundation board will determine compliance eligibility. For more information on the compliance of an organization contact grants@dhs.in.gov.
The applications window has been extended. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. ET on June 2, 2021. For more information, or to sign up for email updates about the Indiana Homeland Security Foundation scholarship, visit the IDHS website at dhs.in.gov/foundationscholarship.htm.
Applications can be submitted here. New users to the iGMS system must complete the New User Form.
For help or questions, please enter a Grants Support Ticket.
Aces offense battles as Evansville falls in regular season finale
Prior to Saturday’s game, Evansville honored four seniors who have left an indelible mark on the baseball program and the University as a whole. Troy Beilsmith, Nathan Croner, Ben Komonosky, and Craig Shepherd have accumulated 565 appearances, 1,607 at-bats, 181.1 innings pitched, 185 RBI, and 156 strikeouts thrown. In all, Evansville’s group of four seniors have experience 87 wins and helped the Aces earn their 26th winning season in program history in 2021.
The Aces offense was rolling in the early going, striking four four runs in the first and four more runs in the second to open up an 8-0 lead.
After facing the minimum in the first two innings, the top third spelled trouble for Aces starter Caleb Reinhardt as the Sycamores struck for five runs before Reinhardt’s day ended after 2.2 innings.
The Sycamores continued to generate offense in the fourth as Indiana State tied the game with three runs in the inning. The two sides traded runs in the fifth and sixth innings, entering the eighth tied at 10.
Indiana State, needing the win to earn the No. 2 seed in the Conference tournament, surged down the stretch tallying two runs in the eighth and one in the ninth as the Sycamores captured the 13-10 win.
The offensive explosions from both teams saw each sides’ entire starting lineup, for those that recorded a plate appearance, record a hit in the series finale. Evansville was led by the top of its lineup with Simon Scherry, Brent Widder, and Tanner Craig each recording a pair of hits.
Despite the loss, Evansville earned the No. 7 seed in the 2021 Missouri Valley Conference Championship and will face sixth-seeded Illinois State at 2:30 PM on Tuesday at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.