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Gov. Holcomb to Provide Updates in the Fight Against COVID-19

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Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, the Indiana State Department of Health and other state leaders will host a virtual media briefing to provide updates on COVID-19 and its impact on Indiana.

 

WHO:             Gov. Holcomb

State Health Commissioner Kristina Box, M.D., FACOG

Department of Child Services Director Terry Stigdon, MSN, RN

Bureau of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Peter Lacy

 

WHEN:           2:30 p.m. ET, Monday, May 18

 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENET BOOKING RECORDS

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https://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/jail-recent-booking-records.aspx

“IS IT TRUE” MAY 18, 2020

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We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?
Footnote: City-County Observer Comment Policy. Be kind to people. No personal attacks or harassment will not be tolerated and shall be removed from our site.
We understand that sometimes people don’t always agree and discussions may become a little heated.  The use of offensive language, insults against commenters will not be tolerated and will be removed from our site.
IS IT TRUE as of today the City of Evansville Employees Hospitalization fund has a disappointing negative balance of exactly $2,662,411?
IS IT TRUE if the Evansville City Council approves ordinance G-2020 at tonights meeting it will permit the City of Evansville to borrow $26,600,000 from the Indiana Bond Fund of which $23,000,000 would be allocated to the General Fund and $3,600,000 to the Park and Recreation Fund?  …that the collateral for these loans will be the City’s portion of property tax collected in 2020 that was assessed in 2019?  …that City Controller Russ Lloyd, Jr. has always requested that the Vanderburgh County Treasurer provide advances on future City’s property tax collection received in June of every year?
IS IT TRUE over the years City Controller Russ Lloyd, Jr. has been requesting and receiving advance payments from the Water and Sewer Department for in lieu of Property Taxes due from the Utility?
IS IT TRUE we been told that Evansville City Council members should be inquiring about the level of advancements received this April and May from the Vanderburgh County Treasurer we are told that the answer will surprise them? ….perhaps the same question should be asked regarding the level of advancement received from the Water and Sewer Utility Department?
IS IT TRUE that the annual interest on Indiana Bond Fund loans will be approximately $1.2 million dollars? …it would make better business sense if members of the Evansville City Council would consider transferring the Riverboat, Special LIT, and Rainy Day fund balances to the General Fund and Park Funds, i.e. and borrow the City own money at almost no interest?
IS IT TRUE that all of the financial wheeling and dealing of the City Of Evansville seems like a “borrow money from Peter to pay Paul” scheme?
IS IT TRUE the infamous Rev Wright once said, “looks like the chickens have finally come home to roost”?
IS IT TRUE it’s obvious that the Indiana Gaming Commission will approve a Terre Haute Casino License request today? …it’s alleged that Governor Holcomb played an important role in moving two Gary casinos to more lucrative locations”?  …we have attached a link to an INDY STAR article that a friend sent us we feel that you may find interesting?   http://bit.ly/2FHbJ2G
IS IT TRUE that the Coranvius doesn’t discriminate against natural origin, race, color, creed, educational background, gender, blue or white-collar workers, religion, political affiliation, age, sexual preference, rich or poor, type of neighborhood you live in, or mental or physical challenges?
IS IT TRUE against the advice of renowned researchers and scientists some politicians have taken control of the decision-making process of how and when to reopen businesses in the very near future? ..many people are praying that they are making the right decisions?
IS IT TRUE the decisions about reopening the economy may break down along party lines, perhaps the polarization has less to do with party affiliation per se, and more to do with geographic and class conflict, which is often one and the same?
IS IT TRUE looking through the prism of class conflict, it’s clear why Americans are so divided about whether or not we should reopen the economy? …for the sake of the country, a class compromise would be far superior to a protracted culture war?
IS IT TRUE one would expect that the individuals responsible for implementing the “Mayor’s Re-Open Evansville Task Force” would make sure that all area TV and Newspapers outlets, social media, civic and religious organizations are provided with the current data concerning their plan of action? …it’s important to stress that everything this “Task Force” decides to do henceforth will not only affect people’s stations in life (health, social and economic) but will also determine if our local businesses will survive? …we look forward to the City of Evansville media relations guy sending us future news releases on how the above “Task Force” is planning to open Evansville in a safe and orderly manner?
IS IT TRUE we commend Vanderburgh County Commissioners Jeff Hatfield, Ben Shoulders, and Cheryl Musgrave for providing us with constant and accurate updates concerning the COVID -19 virus?  …this is the type of servant leadership that will help get us through the COVID-19 pandemic?

IS IT TRUE  that City-County Observer conducted a non-scientific but trendy ” Readers Poll” last week? …the poll was for Vanderburgh County Commissioner (District One)?  …the poll question was “If the election for District one (1) Vanderburgh County Commission race who would you vote for? …there were 369 votes casts? … the breakdown of the votes was as follows: Ben Shoulders (D) = 200 votes (54%).  Zac Rascher (R)  = 70 votes (19%).  No Idea = 53 votes (14%). Neither = 46 votes (13%)?

IS IT TRUE when a Chairman of a political party sweeps an election he takes total credit for this accomplishment?  …when a Chairman of political party loses he blames everyone else for the loss?
IS IT TRUE during times like these we ask everyone to “PEACE OUT”?
IS IT TRUE we would like to thank Bailey Davis, Administrative Assistant for the Vanderburgh County Commissioners for sending us important news and agendas in a timely manner?
IS IT TRUE we would like to thank Kristin Comer for keeping us informed about the happenings at the Vanderburgh County Civic Center?
IS IT TRUE when the people fear the Government we have Tyranny!  When the Government fears the people we have Liberty?

IS IT TRUE our “READERS POLLS” are non-scientific but trendy?

Today’s “Readers Poll” question is: IF THE ELECTION FOR DISTRICT ONE (1) VANDERBURGH COUNTY COMMISSION RACE WHO WOULD YOU VOTE FOR?
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May 18, 2020 City Council Agenda

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City Council Meeting
MAY 18, 2020
OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA
12:00 P.M.
 

AGENDA

I. INTRODUCTION

 

05-18-2020 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 R-2020-08 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 101 103 West Illinois St, 40 West Franklin St, 34 West Franklin St, 24 26 West Franklin St Petitioner:  House Investments Evansville Oz, LLC Owner:  House Investments Evansville Oz, LLC Requested Change:  C4 to C2 Ward:  3 Heronemus Representative:  Krista Lockyear, Lockyear Law
R-2020-08 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE R-2020-09 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1221 E. Michigan St Petitioner:  Patrick A. Rayburn Owner:  Patrick A. & Michael R. Rayburn Requested Change:  R2 to C4 w/UDC Ward:  3 Heronemus Representative:  Krista Lockyear, Lockyear Law
R-2020-09 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2020-10 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1209 & 1211 E. Columbia St Petitioner:  Troy Tornatta Owner:  Harry E. Gulledge & Casey Spivey Requested Change:  R2 to C4 Ward:  3 Heronemus Representative:  Troy Tornatta
R-2020-10 Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE R-2020-11 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1309 Lincoln Avenue Petitioner:  QM Lincoln Avenue Investments, LLC Owner:  QM Lincoln Avenue Investments, LLC Requested Change:  R1 to R3 Ward:  4 Burton Representative:  Chad Sander, RPM Results
R-2020-11 Attachment:
E. ORDINANCE R-2020-12 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 19 E. Chandler Ave and 708 SE Fourth St Petitioner:  Southwestern Healthcare Inc Owner:  Southwestern Healthcare Inc Requested Change:  R4 to C4 w/UDC Ward:  4 Burton  Representative:  Matt R. Lehman, RLehman & Son Consulting
R-2020-12 Attachment:
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

VII. REGULAR AGENDA:  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE G-2020-07 An Ordinance Authorizing the City of Evansville, Indiana, to Make Temporary Loans to Meet Current Operating Expenses for the Use of the General Fund and the Park and Recreation Fund of the City, in Anticipation of and Not in Excess of Current Taxes Levied in the Year 2019, and Collectable in the Year 2020; Authorizing the Issuance of Temporary Loan Tax Anticipation Warrants to Evidence Such Loans and the Sale of Such Warrants to the Indiana Bond Bank; and Appropriating and Pledging the Taxes to be Received in Such Fund to the Punctual Payment of Such Warrants including the Interest Thereon Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 5/18/2020
G-2020-07 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2020-07 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): Beane Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 5/18/2020
F-2020-07 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2020-04 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 2200 S. Tekoppel Avenue Petitioner:  DMSF, LLC Owner:  DMSF, LLC Requested Change:  R1 to M2 Ward:  6 Brinkmeyer Representative:  Jim Morley, Morley Corp.
R-2020-04 Attachment:
VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET

 

IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, June 8, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at the Old National Events Plaza.
B. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

XI. ADJOURNMENT

CITY OF EVANSVILLE REQUEST TEMPORARY LOANS TO MEET CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES

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CITY OF EVANSVILLE REQUEST TEMPORARY LOANS TO MEET CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES ORDINANCE TO BE VOTED ON AT TONIGHT’S COUNCIL MEETING

G-2020-07

May 2020 – Campaign Finance Reports For Vanderburgh County Candidates

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May 2020 – Campaign Finance Reports For Vanderburgh County Candidates
 

COUNTY COMMISSIONER 

DISTRICT 3
Cheryl Musgrave (R)-$109,996.53 raised and $97,853.34 cash on hand.
Randall Chapman (R)-$15.40 raised and $0 cash on hand.
DISTRICT 1
Ben Shoulders (D)-$196,555.56 raised and $155,308.55 cash on hand.

Zac Rascher (R)– $5,000 raised and $4,700 cash on hand.

COUNTY COUNCIL AT LARGE RACES

Amy Back (D) – $25,513.50 raised and $20,725.89 cash on hand.
Ed Basemeier (D) -$1,023.80 raised and $0 cash on hand.
Mike Goebel (D-$1,630.44 raised and $1,250.80 cash on hand.
Billy Garrett (R)-$25,274.20 raised and $0 cash on hand.
Jill Hahn (R) -did not report as of Friday, 5/15.
Joe Kiefer (R)-did not report as of Friday, 5/15.
Angela Koehler-Lindsey (R)– $5,374.80 raised and $5,074.80 cash on hand.
County Recorder 
 
Ken McWilliams (D)-$5,600 raised and $5,488.34 cash on hand.
Debbie Stucki (R)-$2,120.24 raised and $1,088.24 cash on hand.
County Treasurer 
 
Dottie Thomas (R)– $12,011.15 raised; $10,924.72 cash on hand.
County Coroner 
 
Steve Lockyear (D)-$2,669.06 raised and $2,594.06 cash on hand.
County Clerk 
Carla Hayden (R)– $401.98 raised and $0 cash on hand.
County Surveyor 
Linda Freeman (R)-$625 raised and $354.68 cash on hand.

An Ordinance Authorizing Transfers Of Appropriations And Repeals And Re-Appropriations Of Various City Funds

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An Ordinance Authorizing Transfers Of Appropriations And Repeals And Re-Appropriations Of Various City Funds

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Indiana Gaming Commission To Vote On Terre Haute Casino License Today

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Laying It On The Table: Indiana Gaming Commission To Vote On Terre Haute Casino License Today

IBJ-THE RUNDOWN

by LINDSEY ERDODY
After a months-long delay, the Indiana Gaming Commission is poised to move ahead with awarding the Vigo County casino license later today.

The commission initially planned to meet Feb. 7 to consider awarding a casino license to a subsidiary of Spectacle Entertainment, which is owned in part by former executives of Centaur Gaming.

But that all changed once a federal plea deal became public on Jan. 23 allegings that Centaur and John Keeler, then-vice president and general counsel for the company, were involved in funneling thousands of dollars in campaign contributions to an Indiana congressional candidate in 2015.

So what has changed to make the commission OK with voting on the license? Keeler and former Centaur Chairman and CEO Rod Ratcliff, who has the same role as Spectacle, are no longer investors in the subsidiary that is pursuing the Terre Haute casino.

But, it’s important to note, they are still with Spectacle Entertainment.

The commission meets at 11 a.m. Watch IBJ.com for updates after the meeting.

AG Hill’s License Suspended, Starting Today

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AG Hill’s License Suspended, Starting Today

IBJ-THE RUNDOWN

by LINDSEY ERDODY 
The Indiana Supreme Court issued a decision Monday finding Attorney General Curtis Hill guilty of misdemeanor battery and two related violations of the Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct, and the court suspended Hill’s law license for 30 days starting Monday.

So what exactly does that mean for the office? It’s not exactly clear.

Hill named his chief deputy to take over while he’s gone, but Gov. Eric Holcombisn’t so sure that’s allowed. Holcomb has asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on whether the suspension creates a vacancy in the office. If it does, then Holcomb can appoint a replacement.

Hill is set to automatically get his license back just in time for the Indiana Republican State Convention, so he will still be allowed to seek reelection, even though party officials haven’t hidden their displeasure with him.

State Republican Chairman Kyle Hupfer, who is also Holcomb’s campaign manager, released a blunt statement this week saying, “Hoosiers would be best served by having a new attorney general. I have faith in our delegates.”

The field in the AG race may not be locked down yet. So far, Hill is facing Decatur County Prosecutor Nate Harter and Indianapolis attorney John Westercamp.

After the Supreme Court decision came out, former congressman Todd Rokita said he’s considering joining the race. Rumors have swirled for months that Rokita might be interested.

The deadline to file with the party is Wednesday.

FOOTNOTE:  The Indiana Republican State Convention is going virtual. Party officials announced this week that speeches will be livestreamed 5:30-7 p.m. on June 18 and ballots will be mailed to delegates to vote by mail. 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY CLERK CONFIRMS EARLY VOTING TO BEGIN MAY 26TH

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY CLERK CONFIRMS EARLY VOTING TO BEGIN MAY 26TH

Vanderburgh County Clerk Carla Hayden confirmed today that in-person absentee voting, commonly referred to as “early voting”, will begin on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, per Indiana Election Commission’s Order 2020-40. Although the Civic Center will still be closed to the general public on May 26th, voting at the Civic Center will begin at 8:00 a.m. that day. Voters will be allowed into the building for voting purposes only. Access will be limited to a voting location on the first floor near the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard entrance rather than in the Election Office on the second floor as in previous elections. Hayden said, “The County Commissioners, Mayor Winnecke, and I determined that this solution would be the least disruptive to voters accustomed to voting at the Civic Center.” Voting at the libraries will begin at noon that day.

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A complete list of Early Voting and Election Day voting locations is listed below:

Press Release re Early Voting – 05-14-20

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