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AGENDA OF THE SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 CITY COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING

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City Council Meeting On SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 At 5:30 P.M. In Civic Center

AGENDA

I. INTRODUCTION

 

09-14-2020 Agenda Attachment:
II. APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM

 

III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA:  FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE G-2020-11 An Ordinance Amending Section 2.10.120 (Common Council) of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Trockman, Moore Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Trockman Discussion Date: 9/28/2020
G-2020-11 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE G-2020-12 An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries of Every Appointive Officer, Employee, Deputy, Assistant, Departmental and Institutional Head of the City of Evansville and the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Levee Authority for the Year 2021 and Establishing Salary Administration Procedures Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 10/12/2020
G-2020-12 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE F-2020-13 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Repeal and Reappropriation of Funds within the Department of Metropolitan Development Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 9/28/2020
F-2020-13 Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE F-2020-14 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): Beane Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 9/28/2020
F-2020-14 Attachment:
E. ORDINANCE F-2020-15 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana Appropriating Monies for the Purpose of Defraying the Expenditures of Departments of the City Government for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2021 Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 10/12/2020
F-2020-15 Attachment:
F. ORDINANCE F-2020-16 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana Appropriating Monies for the Purpose of Defraying the Expenditures of Evansville-Vanderburgh Levee Authority District for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2021 Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 10/12/2020
F-2020-16 Attachment:
G. ORDINANCE F-2020-17 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana Fixing the Salaries of Elected Officials for the City of Evansville, Indiana for the Year 2021 Sponsor(s): Council as a Whole Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 10/12/2020
F-2020-17 Attachment:
H. ORDINANCE F-2020-18 Amended An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Approving and Adopting the 2021 Budget for the Port Authority of Evansville Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 10/12/2020
F-2020-18 Amended Attachment:
I. ORDINANCE R-2020-23 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 420 SE Tenth St Petitioner: Evansville Townhomes, LP Owner: Evansville Townhomes, LP Requested Change: R4 to CO2 Ward: 4 Burton Representative: Krista Lockyear, Lockyear Law
R-2020-23 Attachment:
J. ORDINANCE R-2020-24 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 513 Hess Ave Petitioner: Zeller Properties, LLC & Deborah Zeller Owner: Zeller Properties, LLC & Deborah Zeller Requested Change: R2 to C4 w/UDC Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Matt R. Lehman, RLehman & Son Consulting
R-2020-24 Attachment:
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

VII. REGULAR AGENDA:  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET

 

A. RESOLUTION C-2020-17  Resolution Encouraging Responsible Use of Paper Sponsor(s): Trockman, Burton, Heronemus, Moore Discussion Led By: President Burton Discussion Date: 9/14/2020
C-2020-17 Attachment:
B. RESOLUTION C-2020-18  A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana, Authorizing Affordable Housing Funds for Memorial Community Development Corporation 50 Homes Inititiative in an Amount Not to Exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) and for Memorial Lofts Develpment in an Amount Not to Exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: President Burton  Discussion Date: 9/14/2020
C-2020-18 Attachment:
IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, September 28, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
B. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

XI. ADJOURNMENT

Carla Hayden is our choice for Vanderburgh County Clerk of the Circuit Court

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CARLA HAYDEN IS OUR CHOICE FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
The City-County Observer is pleased to announce that we are recommending that Republican Carla Hayden be re-elected as the Vanderburgh County Clerk Of The Circuit Court.

Four years ago Carla Hayden ran for the Vanderburgh County Clerk Of The Circuit Court and was elected by an impressive margin. She has proven to very competent in this most important elected position. Carla has the reputation of being a demanding and detailed person and is also popular with her staff.  Carla is a very friendly person with a quick wit.

Long time Republican Election Board President Tom Massey said “Carla and her staff have done an outstanding job for the voters of Vanderburgh County.  She is very fair, diligent, and hardworking.  It is a pleasure to serve with her on the County Election Board.”

Born and raised in Southwestern Indiana, Carla Hayden learned the importance of family and the value of hard work from her mother, now a retired factory worker, and her father, now a retired union carpenter and union coal miner.

After graduating with honors from Pike Central High School near Petersburg, Indiana, and taking a break to start a family, Carla attended Vincennes University full-time during the day while working full-time in a factory at night in order to further her education.

Since graduating cum laude in 1989 with a degree in Paralegal Studies, Carla has used her degree in both the public and private sectors, including serving nearly eight years as Chief Deputy Clerk and nearly four years as the current Clerk of the Circuit Court.  She also worked as a paralegal in the fields of Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, and Elder Law.  In 2005, Carla was hired as a consultant on the Indiana Statewide Voter Registration Project.  

As Clerk of the Circuit Court, the record keeper and chief financial officer of the courts, Carla brought to the job a working knowledge of both the legal system and county government, including those duties specific to the Clerk’s Office.  Carla is a Paralegal Member of the Evansville Bar Association and currently serves on the Legislative Committee of the Association of the Clerks of Circuit Courts of Indiana, which propose new legislation and works with legislators to either pass or defeat bills that impact Clerks. 

As the Chief Elections Officer for the County, Carla has administered five (5) elections as Clerk and previously assisted with administering twelve (12) elections as Chief Deputy Clerk.  

Carla is a fiscal conservative and looks for ways to improve the Clerk’s office. In 2017, Carla purchased directional signage for the Courts Building using the Clerk’s Record Perpetuation Fund, which is funded by court fees.  The signage helps direct the public to the courtroom where their case is being heard and provides other useful information.  Carla also purchased hi-density shelving for the basement of the Civic Center using the same fund, quadrupling the usable storage space and allowing some highly demanded records to be brought back onsite from a paid offsite storage facility. 

In Spring 2020, Carla worked with the Vanderburgh County Council to purchase new epoll books using Riverboat Funds.  These replaced the old laptops that could no longer legally be used.  For Fall 2020, Carla worked with Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson and using a federal grant, purchased new voting machines with a voter-verified paper audit trail.  In addition to receiving over $2 million in new equipment at no cost to the taxpayers of Vanderburgh County, the county will also receive a refund of $243,720 for funds already expended in 2020.

Carla and her daughter, Vanessa, live in Evansville.  In her spare time, Carla enjoys watching movies, traveling, and spending time with family and friends

We respectfully ask that you consider casting your vote for Vanderburgh County Clerk Of The Circuit Court Carla Hayden (R) in the upcoming November 3, 2020, general election because has earned the right to serve another 4-year term in this most prestigious elected position.

 

 

 “EPD Officer Of The Month” for July 2020 Is Michelle Wilson 

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  On July 3, 2020, Officer Wilson was dispatched to the 1200 block of Harriett for a subject having a psychotic episode.  On arrival, she found a male subject on the roof of that address.  The subject almost fell off of the roof several times.  She was eventually able to convince the subject to safely come down from the roof. 

She recognized that he was in need of Crisis Intervention and completed the necessary paperwork. She also talked with his mother about the steps taken to get him the help he needed.  After the incident Officer Wilson continued to follow up with the family about his progress.

This was a very professional and compassionate response to a person in crisis and helped prevent serious injury. Officer Wilson’s follow up with the family went well above and beyond what her professional responsibility required.  This caring attitude has been evident on many other occasions with those she serves as an officer.

Congratulations on a job well done!!

UP-DATE ON THE REGIONAL VOICE LAUNCH WATCH PARTY ON SEPT 17, 20210

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One week from today is the official launch of Regional VOICE! This region-wide press conference with guest speakers will be live-streamed so that all can attend!
You will learn about how the VOICE visioning process is continuing, how we are adapting to COVID challenges, and how YOU can contribute your ideas for a preferred future! We need your VOICE now more than ever!
Watch the event live on Facebook or YouTube on September 17th at 9 am. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss it! And share with friends and colleagues! Check out the event page here!

EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

Monday, September 14, 2020

4:00 p.m.  Room 307, Civic Center Complex

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
  1. An executive session and a closed hearing will be held prior to the open session.
  1. The executive session and hearing are closed as provided by:
  1. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  1. OPEN SESSION:
  1. CALL TO ORDER
  1. ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
    1. August 24, 2020 (Cook and Scott)
  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
  1. PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE:
    1. Sergeant Steve Kleeman reports on the officers in SWILEA and Field Training Program.
  1. DISCIPLINE:
    1. 20-PO-12 – Officer Jarid Harris, Badge Number 1306, 21-day suspension.  Appeal filed on August 26th.  Set matter for hearing.
    2. 20-PO-13 – Officer Lavarus Giles, Badge Number 1423, written reprimand.  Not appealed.
  1. RETIREMENT:
    1. Officer Timothy Bickel, Badge Number 1167, will retire effective September 17, 2020 after serving 25 years, 8 months, and 13 days.
  1. RESIGNATION:
    1. Officer Wyatt Schmitt, Badge Number 1489, resigned effective September 10, 2020 after serving 8 months and 4 days.
  1. REMINDERS:  The next meeting is scheduled for September 28, 2020 at 4:00pm.  
  1. ADJOURNMENT

 Public Notice of Area Plan Advisory Task Force Meetings Via Zoom 

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The Unified Development Ordinance Advisory Task Force will hold two meetings on September 14th and September 16th, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to discuss elements relating to the Unified Development Ordinance. 

The public is welcome to attend this Zoom meeting. To attend the meeting, the public will need to pre-register for the meeting via the link below and the meeting details will automatically be sent to you electronically. You only need to register once and you can attend both meetings. The log in information is the same for both and you will automatically be registered for both meetings. 

If you have any issues please contact the Area Plan Commission office, or email Catherine Kazmierczak at ckazmierczak@reasite.com. Catherine is with the consultant team of Rundell Ernstberger Associates. 

When: Sep 14, 2020 01:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) 

Topic: Task Force Meetings For E/VC UDO Module 1 

Register in advance for this webinar: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pjAiElKPRJW-zNwTw9WJvw 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD

 

EPD REPORT

“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” SEPTEMBER 11. 2020

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“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” was created because we have a couple of commenters that post on a daily basis either in our “IS IT TRUE” or “Readers Forum” columns concerning National or International issues.
The majority of our “IS IT TRUE” columns are about local or state issues, so we have decided to give our more opinionated readers exclusive access to our newly created “LEFT JAB and Middle Jab and RIGHT JAB”  column. They now have this post to exclusively discuss national or world issues that they feel passionate about.
We shall be posting the “LEFT JAB” AND “MIDDLE JAB” AND “RIGHT JAB” several times a week.  Oh, “LEFT JAB” is a liberal view, “MIDDLE JAB” is the libertarian view and the “RIGHT JAB is representative of the more conservative views. Also, any reader who would like to react to the written comments in this column is free to do so1

Gov. Holcomb names Everhart as Department of Child Services Ombudsman

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Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced that he has selected Shoshanna Everhart as the ombudsman for Department of Child Services (DCS).

Everhart has 40 years of child welfare experience, including in child protection, child welfare services, adoption and foster care. She previously served at DCS as the director of the Rush County office, a Shelby County child welfare supervisor, and a Shelby County case manager.

After her time with the department, Everhart practiced clinical social work in a variety of settings including a hospital, schools, and in homes. She has also taught graduate courses at the Indiana University School of Social Work. She currently works as a psychotherapist at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.

Everhart earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Indianapolis and a masters of social work from Indiana University.

The DCS Ombudsman Bureau was created in 2009 by the Indiana State General Assembly. The bureau has the authority to receive, investigate and resolve complaints concerning the actions of DCS and to make recommendations to improve the child welfare system. The bureau operates independently of DCS and is housed in the Indiana Department of Administration.

The former ombudsman, Alfreda Singleton-Smith, departed in July. Everhart will begin her new position on Sept. 14.

 

AG Curtis Hill defends Indiana’s voting procedures ahead of Election Day

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absentee voting” in Indiana for the Nov. 3 general election.

In April, the plaintiffs in Tully v. Okeson filed a motion for a preliminary injunction that would have allowed all registered voters in Indiana to vote by mail with an absentee ballot in the November election. They argued that Indiana’s absentee voting law unconstitutionally burdens their right to vote.

Judge James Patrick Hanlon of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana denied the motion, writing that the plaintiffs did not show a reasonable likelihood of success in making a case that Indiana’s rule is unconstitutional. The plaintiffs have appealed that ruling.

In a brief filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Attorney General Hill says the appeals court should affirm the lower court’s decision.

“Not only is universal mail-in voting not required by the Twenty-Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments, but such a drastic change to Indiana’s voting laws is especially inappropriate now, just weeks before a major election,” Attorney General Hill writes in the brief.

In addition to Election Day voting, Hoosiers may cast a ballot at various early-voting locations for 28 days prior to Election Day. Indiana also permits mail-in absentee voting in 13 different circumstances, including when voters are disabled or elderly, or when voters expect to be away from their home counties on Election Day.

Furthermore, the brief states, Indiana strictly regulates the mail-in voting process. Indiana law, for example, restricts who may handle printed or completed absentee ballots, deeming it a level 6 felony for anyone other than a select group of individuals to possess absentee ballots.

These rules strike a balance between encouraging turnout and discouraging voter fraud, Attorney General Hill said.

“Courts permitting unlimited absentee voting in Indiana would not only run counter to Supreme Court precedent, but would cause the state to alter its long-established procedures less than two months before this historic election,” Attorney General Hill said. “Any Hoosier who wants to vote in the upcoming election has adequate opportunity to do so, and drastic changes to our rules this close to Election Day would create chaos.”

Attorney General Hill notes in the brief that the Indiana Election Commission issued an emergency order in March that allowed all registered voters in Indiana to vote by mail for the June 2 primary election. This order, however, was issued in accordance with a directive from the governor that ordered Indiana residents to stay at home and leave only for essential purposes.

Because of the commission’s order, the June primary election saw a higher volume of mail-in ballots than usual. Hamilton County, for example, reported sending about 40,000 absentee-by-mail ballots to voters, compared to about 3,000 for the 2016 primary election. Lake County sent voters nearly 10 times more absentee-by-mail ballots for this year’s primary election than it did the 2016 primary election.

Many counties had to incur additional, unintended costs due to the surge of mail-in absentee ballots, Attorney General Hill explains in the brief. Numerous absentee-by-mail ballots were also not counted in the June primary election due to human error that could have been avoided through in-person voting.

Attorney General Hill also noted that, “of course, the United State Postal Service’s unpredictable processing caused many ballots to arrive late, both to the voter and, then, on return to the local election board.”

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