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Agenda Of The Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners

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AGENDA Of The Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners

February 25, 2020, at 3:00 pm, Room 301

  1. Call to Order
  2. Attendance
  3. Pledge of Allegiance
  4. Action Items 
    1. County Engineer: Open Quotes and Award Project Number VC20-02-01: Kansas Road Tree Removal
    2. Public Hearing on Re-establishing the Cumulative Bridge Fund Tax Rate
    3. Resolution CO.R-02-20-004: Re-establishing the Cumulative Bridge Fund Tax Rate
    4. First Reading of CO.03-20-004: An Ordinance Amending Vanderburgh County’s Ordinance Concerning Off-Road Vehicles and Golf Carts and Amending Titles 10, Chapter 10.60, Sections 10.60.010 through 10.06.140 of the Vanderburgh County Code
    5. Superintendent of County Buildings: Change order No. 1 for the Probate Courtroom Restoration at the Old Courthouse
    6. County Clerk: EViD System Sale and License Agreement
    7. Health Department: 
      1. Ryan White Grant Agreement
      2. Harmonie State Park Water Testing Amendment #3
      3. Little Lambs Contract
  5. Department Head Reports
  6. New Business
    1. University Parkway Bradford Pear Trees
  7. Old Business
  8. Consent Items
    1. Approval of February 11, 2020 Meeting Minutes
    2. Employment Changes 
    3. County Engineer:
      1. Department Reports and Claims
      2. Approve U.S. 41 Expansion T.I.F. Request #71 for $81,034.96
      3. Approve Travel Request for Indiana LTAP Road & Bridge Plan Reading
    4. County Auditor: Claims Voucher Reports 2/10-2/14/2020 & 2/17-2/21/2020
    5. County Treasurer January 2020 Report
    6. Superintendent of County Buildings: Glycol Pump Replacement Quote
    7. UNOE January 2020 Report
    8. Veteran’s Council Coliseum Lease Renewal
    9. County Clerk:
      1.   January 2020 Report
      2. Special Leave of Absence Request for Danielle Delgman
    10. Weights and Measures Jan. 16-Feb. 15 2020 Monthly Report
  9. Public Comment
  10. Rezoning
      1. Final Reading of Rezoning Ordinance VC-2-2020

Petitioner: Daylight Elevator, LLC

Address: 12501 N Green River Road

Request: Change from C-4 & Ag to C-4 with a Use & Development Commitment

Adjournment

Charlie Munger Says Newspaper Industry Is Dying

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Charlie Munger Says Newspaper Industry Is Dying

Feb 12 (Reuters) – Charlie Munger, the longtime business partner of Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway Inc, on Wednesday said daily newspapers “are all going to die,” as technological advances cause revenue to dry up.

Munger, 96, spoke at the annual meeting of Daily Journal Corp, the Los Angeles newspaper publishing company he chairs, though he is better known for his more than four decades as a Berkshire vice-chairman.

Wednesday’s meeting came two weeks after Berkshire threw in the towel on its own newspaper empire, selling 80 daily and weekly papers including its hometown Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska to Lee Enterprises Inc for $140 million.

“What’s happened is that technological change is destroying daily newspapers in America,” Munger said. “They’re all dying.”

Munger said a few newspapers, which Buffett has said include the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, will survive the shakeout.

Daily Journal’s meeting was being webcast by CNBC. (Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York Editing by Nick Zieminski)

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A List Of Events And Activities Happening In And Around The USI Community

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By appointment Monday, February 24 – Friday, February 28

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USI Dental Hygiene Clinic to offer free dental cleanings for veterans

The University of Southern Indiana Dental Hygiene Clinic will provide free dental cleaning, fluoride and X-rays for military veterans from Monday, February 24 through Friday, February 28. Veterans will need to bring photo identification and proof of military affiliation to their appointment. Media members seeking to cover this story should contact Ben Luttrull at 812-461-5259 to arrange an appointment with the USI Dental Hygiene Clinic. Read More

 

3 p.m. Wednesday, February 26

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Sixth annual Celebration of Engagement highlights USI’s community partnerships

University of Southern Indiana Outreach and Engagement will host its sixth annual Celebration of Engagement from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 26 in the Griffin Center on the USI campus. This year’s program will highlight the collaborative learning, service and engagement opportunities with local, regional, state, national and global communities through our programs and partnerships with a question and answer panel. Read More

 

7 p.m. Wednesday, February 26 and Friday, February 28

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USI faculty, students and alumni join forces to perform benefit reading of The Vagina Monologues

The University of Southern Indiana will present a two-night-only benefit reading of Eve Ensler’s award winning play The Vagina Monologues at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, and 7 p.m. on Friday, February 28 in Forum II of the Wright Administration Building on the USI campus. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The event costs $8 at the door. All proceeds go to Willow Tree of Posey County, working to help women and girls coping with sexual assault and domestic violence. Read More

 

6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 27

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Wilkinson to deliver keynote for 2020 Social Media Symposium

Each spring semester, the University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts, Communications Department and the Scripps Howard Center for Media Studies present a symposium on the impact of social media on communications. The 2020 symposium will be presented by Mary Wilkinson, president of Opus Design Group, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 27 in Carter Hall, located in the University Center on USI’s campus. Read More

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday, February 28

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The University of Southern Indiana Communications Department will host area high school students and teachers for its annual High School Media Day. Events include a keynote presentation, breakout sessions with media professionals and USI students and a high school media competition. Read More

 

3 p.m. Friday, February 28

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Faculty presentation on the educational potential of video games

The University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts will host “It’s All Fun and Games ‘til Somebody Gets Learnt: Exploring the Potential for Video Games in Education,” a presentation by Dr. Crystal Steltenpohl, assistant professor of Psychology. The second presentation in the Liberal Arts Faculty Colloquium series will be held Friday, February 28, at 3 p.m. in Kleymeyer Hall, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. Read More

 

Open Through Sunday, March 15

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2020 Efroymson Bridge Year Fellowship Exhibition
The Efroymson Bridge Year Fellowship Exhibition, Mortal Flesh, will be on display starting on Monday, February 17 through Sunday, March 15 at the McCutchan Art Center/ Pace Galleries on the University of Southern Indiana campus. There will be a reception for the exhibitions will be on at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1.  Light refreshments will be served and the public is cordially invited to attend. Read More

 

Open through Friday, March 20

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New Harmony Gallery featuring ceramic works of resident artists

The New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art’s latest exhibition, Residence IV, is an annual exhibition that showcases the resident artists from the New Harmony Clay Project (NHCP) located at the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Ceramic Studio, in the lawn adjacent to Philip Johnson’s Roofless Church. This year the exhibition is returning to the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art through March 20, and features artists Tristyn Bustamante, Lene Graversgaard, Krestine Harboe, Morgana King, Yoko Sekino-Bove, Kritika Soni, and Kari Woolsey. Read More

 

 

AG Curtis Hill Successfully Defends Indiana’s Right To Farm Act

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The Indiana Supreme Court has issued an order safeguarding the rights of Indiana farmers following the Office of the Attorney General’s defense of the state’s Right to Farm Act.

“Defending Hoosier farmers is more important today than ever, and I am pleased the Indiana Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Indiana Right to Farm Act,” Attorney General Curtis Hill said. “Agriculture is a vital piece of Indiana’s economy, and laws such as this are effective in protecting it.”

The Indiana Right to Farm Act strictly limits the scenarios in which an agricultural operation may be sued for nuisance. The Indiana General Assembly deemed the limitation necessary “to conserve, protect, and encourage the development and improvement of (Indiana’s) agricultural land for the production of food and other agricultural products” and “to reduce the loss to the state of its agricultural resources.”

In 2015, two families in rural Hendricks County sued 4/9 Livestock LLC, its owners, and Co-Alliance LLP. 4/9 Livestock owns and operates an 8,000-hog concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO), which raises hogs owned by Co-Alliance.

In the lawsuit, the families challenged the law, arguing the CAFO emits noxious odors that hinder their use and enjoyment of their properties. The families also argued that their properties, which are located less than one mile from the CAFO, have substantially diminished in value. The plaintiffs also challenged the statutes as unconstitutional.

Attorney General Hill intervened in the lawsuit to defend the constitutionality of the Indiana Right to Farm Act and the Agricultural Canon, which says Indiana Code “shall be construed to protect the rights of farmers to choose among all generally accepted farming and livestock production practices, including the use of ever changing technology.”

The trial court granted summary judgment for the defendants on all of the plaintiffs’ claims. The Indiana Court of Appeals unanimously affirmed the trial court’s decision in April 2019, and the Indiana Supreme Court last week denied the plaintiffs’ petition to transfer the case.

The Office of the Attorney General argued last September that the Indiana Supreme Court should deny the transfer. That argument is attached. Staff also appeared in court in January to defend the statutes in oral argument.

World Renowned Classical Violinist Rachel Barton Pine to Perform for EVSC Students Today

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Today at Noon-1 p.m.at Academy for Innovative Studies, 2319 Stringtown Rd.

  • Please enter through Door #6 accessed via Diamond Ave. Please refer to the attachment on where to park and enter the building.

  • World-renowned classical violin soloist Rachel Barton Pine will travel to Evansville to participate in two performances in front of approximately 1,200 EVSC strings students on Tuesday, February 25.  Later that evening, Pine soloes with the University of Evansville Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. at the Victory Theatre.

    During her school presentation, Pine will perform solo works for violin and speak with students about how to listen to classical music. She will demonstrate how classical music can be just as entertaining as metal music, and she will encourage each student to find his or her own path towards living a life filled with music.

    Rachel Barton Pine is celebrated as a leading interpreter of great classical and contemporary masterworks. Pine started playing the violin at age three after hearing three young women playing the instrument at her church. She has appeared as a soloist with many of the world’s most prestigious ensembles, including the Chicago Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, the Seattle Symphony, and the Royal Philharmonic, and has released 38 albums.

    Having grown up in a financially struggling household, her Rachel Barton Pine Foundation (RBP Foundation) works to eliminate hidden obstacles in classical music, including by offering grants to cover expenses not addressed by traditional scholarships and loaning quality instruments to deserving artists. The RBP Foundation Music by Black Composers initiative cultivates diversity in classical music. Since young people seldom have the opportunity to study and perform classical music written by Black composers, over the past 15 years the Foundation has collected more than 900 works by more than 350 Black composers from the 18th-21st Centuries, much of which has not been in print. Recently, the RBP Foundation released MBC Violin Volume I, the first in a series of books of sheet music exclusively by Black classical composers, as well as the RBP Foundation Coloring Book of Black Composers.

Franklin College Names Prather President, Suspending Search Until March 2021

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Franklin College Names Prather President, Suspending Search Until March 2021

February 24, 2020 |   Posted by

By Haley Carney
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS—The Franklin College Board of Trustees suspended its search for a new president Monday after naming Acting President Kerry N. Prather as president effective immediately.

Prather, who has been with the school for nearly four decades, replaced Thomas J. Minar who was fired in January after being arrested in Wisconsin on charges including using a computer to facilitate a sex crime.

Kerry Prather named Franklin College president. Photo provided by Franklin College.

James V. Due, chair of Franklin’s board of trustees, sent an email Monday to faculty and staff announcing Prather’s promotion saying the appointment reflects the board’s confidence in his leadership. The search for a new president is suspended until March 2021.

“The Franklin College Board of Trustees recognizes that Kerry Prather’s steady hand, transparent communication style and committed servant leadership are needed during this time of transition to keep the college focused on the important work of doing what is best for students,” Due wrote.

The college has been in the midst of a search for a new president to replace Minar, who had announced last year that he was stepping down after five years in the role. He had been expected to serve through the end of the current academic year when, in early January, the board learned of his arrest in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The board fired him immediately and named Prather to the acting role.

Minar, who is free on a $7,500 bond, was in court last week where his attorney, Brett Reetz, waived his right to a preliminary hearing. In addition to the computer-related crime, Minar also faces charges of child enticement and exposing a child to harmful narrations. He is accused of messaging an undercover police officer who was posing as a teenage boy on the dating app Grindr. Minar’s next court appearance is scheduled for April.

Prather is an Indiana University graduate with an undergraduate degree in English and a master’s degree in education. He began working at Franklin College in 1982 and has played numerous roles in the past 38 years, starting out as the assistant men’s basketball coach.

The following year, he was promoted to head coach and in 1990, athletic director. Under his leadership, Franklin College expanded athletic opportunities for students to the current level of 21 intercollegiate sports and upgraded and built new athletic facilities at the campus.

Prather also served as a cabinet officer in four administrations and most recently was associate director of admissions, acting vice president for administration and acting vice president for enrollment management. In 1999, he was named an associate alumnus of Franklin College in recognition of his longtime service and contributions.

Prather, in a news release, said that Franklin College is special to him and his family.

“At Franklin, our priorities are the students we are preparing and the faculty and staff who are creating paths for their success,” he said.

Kerry’s wife Cindy taught elementary school for 14 years before a 23-year tenure on the faculty of the Franklin College Education Department. Since then, she has been involved in higher education consulting. Both of Prather’s’ children are graduates of Franklin College.

FOOTNOTE: Haley Carney is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

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SOUTHWEST INDIANA CHAMBER SPAIN & COSTA DEL SOL ADVENTURE!

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NOVEMBER 4 – 12, 2020; 9 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS INCLUDING HOTELS, MEALS, DAY TRIPS, AND AIRFARE FROM EVANSVILLE, IN

Early-Bird Special! Reserve by April 6, 2020 to receive $100 off and FREE Mijas Tour!

Open to the Public! This tour is available to members and non-members.

Immerse yourself in the sunshine of legendary Costa del Sol, and then embark on a discovery of its exciting history of explorers and invaders. Hilltop citadels, elaborate cathedrals and palaces, brilliantly whitewashed houses, and quaint Andalusian courtyards speak of the many cultures that graced Southern Spain. This once-great stronghold of Muslim Spain is rich in beauty, history, and tradition, and contains some of the country’s most celebrated architectural wonders: the Alhambra in Granada, the great Gothic cathedral in Seville, the Alcazar, and the incredible sight of Ronda, perched dramatically on a bluff overlooking a plunging gorge.

Destination Highlights

Extended stay in one location • Soak up the sun on the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean • Marvel at the architecture of the Cathedral of Seville, third largest in the world • Enjoy the Giralda, built originally in the 12th century • See the Alcazar Royal Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site • The Santa Cruz Jewish quarter • Visit Ronda, one of the loveliest and most historic towns in Andalucía • Learn about Bullfighting history while exploring Plaza de Toros, the oldest bullring in Spain • Scenic ferry trip to Tangier in Morocco • Visit the continent of Africa • The views of the Mediterranean, Spain and Morocco from the Rock of Gibraltar • Visit famous citadel and Alhambra Palace in Granada, a UNESCO World Heritage site • The Generalife gardens, a green paradise constructed for Nazarite kings and queens • Discover Mijas, a beautifully preserved Andalusian village • Experience majestic Madrid • Magnificent monuments such as the Neptune and Cibeles fountains • The Alcala Gate • The Plaza de España • The Royal Palace

Traveling with the SWIN Chamber Travelers is fun, safe and rewarding!

The Southwest Indiana Chamber is taking a leadership role to educate members and the local community on life outside the U.S. Travelers will learn about the region’s business culture and economy, social practices and values and local history. Group travel provides networking opportunities and builds lifelong relationships with other chamber members and members of the community.

Chamber group travel is a way to leave an International footprint and support initiatives at home

Participation in chamber group travel benefits The Southwest Indiana Chamber Foundation which is committed to driving positive change in our region by aligning our work in quality of place and talent attraction and development.

Foundation funds are used for the advancement of:

— Workforce Development

— Talent Attraction

— Diversity & Inclusion

— Early Childhood Education

— Career & Technical Education

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT! REGISTER TODAY!
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Website: https://swinchamber.com/southwest-indiana-chamber-presents-spain-the-costa-del-sol-november-4-12-2020/

For more details and reservations contact:

Chanda Ramsey at the Southwest Indiana Chamber

E-mail: cramsey@swinchamber.com • Telephone: (812) 421-5881

Reservations can also be made on our online booking engine:

www.aventuraworld.com/booking. The group booking code is: B002572

 

EVSC Names New North AD, Head Coaches

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EVSC Names New North AD, Head Coaches

Tonight (February 24), the EVSC Board of School Trustees approved the appointment of Tyler Choate as athletic director at North High School, as well as Cory Brunson, Reitz head football coach and physical education teacher; Jakeila “Moe” Sutton, Harrison head football coach and physical education teacher; and Andrew Hudson, head baseball coach at Bosse.

Tyler Choate – North Athletic Director

Tyler Choate has been employed with the EVSC for the past seven years, serving as a health teacher and assistant athletic director at North since 2017. Choate also has served as head girls basketball coach at North since 2016, leading his team to the 2020 4A sectional championships. Choate also has served as assistant baseball coach at North, physical education teacher at Cedar Hall Community School, as well as a graduate assistant baseball coach at the University of Southern Indiana.

Choate played two years of NCAA Division 1 baseball before playing three years of Division II at the University of Southern Indiana where he was an All-American recipient in 2011 and a member of the 2010 USI baseball national championship team.

Choate is a graduate of USI where he earned a bachelor of science degree in physical education and masters of public administration. He also is a Certified Athletic Administrator through the NIAAA.

Cory Brunson – Reitz Head Football Coach; Physical Education Teacher

Reitz graduate and basketball and football standout Cory Brunson will take over as head football coach at Reitz High School. Brunson was most recently the head coach at Mt. Vernon High School where he coached the past three seasons. Prior to Mt. Vernon, Brunson served as head coach at Harrison High School where he led his team to a sectional championship in 2015 and was named All-Metro Coach of the Year. Prior to Harrison, Bruson served as an assistant coach at Reitz where he helped lead the team to two state titles in 2007 and 2009. During his tenure at Reitz, he also helped lead the team to three regional championships (2007, 2009, 2010); four sectional championships (2007, 2009, 2010, 2012); four conference titles (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); and five city titles (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012).

Brunson graduated from Reitz High School in 1997 where he was a four-year letter winner in basketball and was a key member of the school’s 1997 sectional championship team. He was named all-state in 1996 and was the second all-time leading scorer with 1,480 points. In addition to basketball, Brunson also was a three-year letter winner in football and was named all-state in 1996 and 1997.

Brunson earned a bachelor of science from the University of Southern Indiana and a master’s in education from Indiana Wesleyan University. Brunson most recently taught at Mt. Vernon, but also taught math and physical education at Reitz and Harrison high schools.

Jakeila “Moe” Sutton – Harrison Head Football Coach; Physical Education Teacher

Moe Sutton has been named head football coach and physical education teacher at Harrison High School. Sutton was most recently assistant football coach and head strength and conditioning coach at Indianapolis Pike High School where he was named District Coach of the Year in 2010. During his time at Pike Township, Sutton also served as a physical education teacher. Prior to Pike Township, Sutton served as a strength and conditioning intern for the Indianapolis Colts and running back and defensive line coach at the University of Indianapolis.

A former student and standout athlete at Harrison, Sutton was named an all-state running back, Mr. Football runner-up, named to the IFCA All-State top 50 and helped lead the team to back-to-back sectional championships.

Sutton attended the University of Indianapolis on a football scholarship and played running back. Sutton earned his bachelor of science degree from the University of Indianapolis in physical education.

Andrew Hudson – Bosse Head Baseball Coach

Andrew Hudson, Bosse High School baseball assistant coach for the past four years, has been named Bosse baseball head coach. Hudson will continue to serve as a physical education teacher at Glenwood Leadership Academy where he has been for the past seven years.

Hudson graduated from Central High School and earned his bachelor of science degree in elementary education from the University of Southern Indiana.

“It’s exciting that all four of these appointments are either EVSC graduates or are current EVSC employees,” said Andy Owen, EVSC district athletic director. “Being able to bring back and retain their talents and dedication will have a tremendous impact on our schools, athletic programs, and community.”

EPD REPORT

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Community Development Block Grants Now Open For Applications

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The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs today announced that the first round of Community Development Block Grants for 2020 is now open.

The following programs are accepting applications this round:

Proposal submission will be collected via the new Electronic Grants Management System (eGMS). Submission instructions can be found at www.in.gov/ocra/cdbg.

Round one proposals are being accepted until 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, April 3, 2020. However, we encourage you to submit by 4 p.m. ET as there will be no technical support available after that time. Final applications are due by Friday, May 22, with funding awards announced on July 16

Funding for all CDBG programs comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is administered by OCRA. The state of Indiana distributes CDBG funds to rural communities to assist units of local government with various community projects like: improving infrastructure, downtown revitalization, public facilities improvements, and economic development.

For further information on these programs, contact the assigned Community Liaison for your region.

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