Evansville Land Bank will hold an Executive Session on Friday, December 19, 2025, at
9:00 a.m. in Room 301 of the Civic Center Complex at 1 N. W. Martin Luther King Jr.
Blvd.
This Executive Session will be held for discussion of strategy with respect to the
purchase, sale or lease of real property by the Evansville Land Bank Corporation
pursuant to the Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(D).
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 17, 2025
NOON
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. MEETING MEMORANDUM:
December 3, 2025 Meeting Memorandum
3. CONSENT AGENDA
4. OLD BUSINESS
N/A
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Request Re: Approve and Execute Agreement with VPS Architecture for Goebel Soccer
Complex restroom/concession renovations architect services. – Crook
b. Request Re: Approve and Execute CenterPoint Facilities Relocation Agreement to upgrade
to LED Street lights in Garvin Park. – Crook
c. Request Re: Approve and Execute CenterPoint Reimbursement Agreement for encroachment
changes, improvements and or adjustments to gas line located at or near Vann Avenue &
Division Street. – Crook
d. Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comment.
6. REPORT
Danielle Crook- Executive Director
7. ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS
8. ADJOURN
The University of Southern Indiana has received a $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help the Historic New Harmony program establish the Historic New Harmony Religious Liberty Initiative, a comprehensive project aimed at exploring and celebrating the role of freedom of belief, both religious and secular, in shaping visionary communities and inspiring new ways of living.
Through this grant, Historic New Harmony will explore how American ideals of freedom shaped the 19th-century communal experiments in New Harmony, Indiana, the religious Harmonist Society, and Robert Owen’s secular “Community of Equality,” as well as the 20th-century revitalization efforts led by the late philanthropist Jane Blaffer Owen.
The New Harmony Religious Liberty Initiative will enhance the visitor experience at Historic New Harmony through new educational programs, updated interpretive materials and expanded digital and on-site resources. Planned efforts include programming aligned with the Owen-Maclure 200th, a project that is commemorating the bicentennial of Robert Owen’s New Harmony community from 2025–27, and activities associated with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. The initiative will also improve the Atheneum, Historic New Harmony’s iconic visitor center, and advance strategic communication efforts, including refreshed brand identity, a new website and updated building signage featuring a self-guided multimedia tour. Through these efforts, Historic New Harmony expects to broaden its audience and strengthen engagement among students, scholars, local residents and visitors from across the nation.
“Historic New Harmony preserves an essential American story,” said Leslie Townsend, Director of Community Engagement and Historic New Harmony. “With this grant, we can better share how New Harmony’s values of open thought and cooperation continue to inspire how we build communities today.”
This is the third grant Lilly Endowment has made to support Historic New Harmony’s efforts to strengthen the ways in which the program helps visitors understand the religious and spiritual history of New Harmony. These grants have funded the preservation of historic buildings, expansion of educational programs and the enhancement of visitor experiences, ensuring that New Harmony’s story of innovation, community and freedom of thought continues to inspire audiences nationwide.
“We are grateful for Lilly Endowment’s investment in this work,” said Diane Sanders, Assistant Director of Historic New Harmony. “With this new initiative we will continue to honor New Harmony’s heritage and inspire progressive thought for generations to come.”
About Historic New Harmony
Historic New Harmony is an Outreach and Engagement program of the University of Southern Indiana. By preserving its utopian legacy, Historic New Harmony inspires innovation and progressive thought through its programs and collections.
About Lilly Endowment Inc.
Lilly Endowment Inc. is a private foundation created in 1937 by J.K. Lilly Sr. and his sons Eli and J.K. Jr. through gifts of stock in their pharmaceutical business, Eli Lilly and Company. While those gifts remain the financial bedrock of the Endowment, it is a separate entity from the company, with a distinct governing board, staff and location. In keeping with the founders’ wishes, the Endowment supports the causes of community development, education and religion and maintains a special commitment to its hometown, Indianapolis, and home state, Indiana. A principal aim of the Endowment’s religion grantmaking is to deepen and enrich the lives of Christians in the United States, primarily by seeking out and supporting efforts that enhance the vitality of congregations and strengthen the pastoral and lay leadership of Christian communities. The Endowment also seeks to improve public understanding of about religion and lift up in fair, accurate and balanced ways the roles that people of all faiths and various religious communities play in the United States and around the globe.
| TRAFALAGAR, IN – The Indiana FFA Foundation has been selected to receive a $750,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Capital Project Initiative for Residential Youth Camps. This is one of 69 implementation grants being awarded through phase 2 of the initiative, which aims to help Indiana residential youth camps improve the overall camp experience and outcomes for youth through new, enhanced and expanded facilities integral to quality youth camp programming.
Thanks to this generous grant, Indiana FFA will make significant improvements to the Indiana FFA Leadership Center in Trafalgar, Indiana. Since 1968, the Leadership Center has been a cornerstone for developing youth and adults through leadership workshops, retreats, camps, and career development events. With these funds, Indiana FFA plans to:
These enhancements will ensure the Leadership Center continues to provide a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment for generations to come. “Receiving this $750,000 Phase 2 grant is a transformational moment for the Indiana FFA Leadership Center. The Main Lodge has been the heart of our campus for more than 50 years, and this investment allows us to make it safer, more accessible, and better equipped for the thousands of young people we serve each year,” said Lisa Chaudion, Executive Director, Indiana FFA Foundation. “These improvements ensure that every camper, advisor, and community member who walks through our doors experiences a facility that reflects the quality, energy, and inclusiveness of Indiana FFA. We are deeply grateful for this support—and excited to move forward with a project that strengthens the future of our programs and the young leaders we develop.” Phase 1 of the initiative focused on creating a comprehensive campus master plan to guide future improvements at the Indiana FFA Leadership Center. This planning phase included evaluating existing facilities for code compliance, accessibility, and opportunities for expansion; assessing utility and infrastructure capacity to support long-term growth; and addressing structural concerns such as erosion and flooding through detailed site analysis. These efforts lay the foundation for sustainable development and ensure the Center can continue serving Indiana’s youth for generations to come. “We at the Indiana FFA Foundation are truly appreciative for the funding from Phases one and two of the Lilly Endowment grant. These funds will help Indiana FFA to continue to provide the opportunities and experiences through the Indiana FFA Leadership Center for Indiana’s FFA members to grow and develop in the future leaders,” said John Nagle, Board Chair, Indiana FFA Foundation. Annually, 13 leadership conferences are offered to Indiana FFA members at the Indiana FFA Leadership Center. These conferences, which are facilitated largely by State Officers that reside at the Leadership Center, allow for a creative and fun way to help youth develop positive character traits and habits. Altogether there are more than 200 activities to engage FFA members statewide. “We are thrilled for the opportunity created through Lilly Endowment’s investment in the Leadership Center. This funding empowers us to tackle critical projects, enhance safety and accessibility, and position the facility for long-term success,” said Adam Sweet, Indiana FFA Leadership Center Director. “It marks a major step forward in ensuring the Center remains a premier space for leadership development in Indiana.” The Indiana FFA Leadership Center spans a 170-acre facility with a roughly 5.5-acre lake. The campus includes trails, woods, a creek, a large parade field, and a 33-element low ropes challenge course. The Indiana FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government and individuals to secure financial resources that support the efforts of the Indiana FFA Association and the Indiana FFA Leadership Center, recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders and support the future of agriculture education for over 14,125 student members who belong to one of 233 local FFA chapters across Indiana. F |
Notice is hereby given that the Community Corrections Advisory Board/Local JRAC Board of Vanderburgh County will hold a meeting on December 18th , 2025, commencing at 11:30 a.m. and continuing until completed, in Room 307 of the Civic Center, located at 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Evansville, IN 47708, for the purpose of discussing the following:
• Community Correction Business
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Name |
Community Position |
Appointing Authority |
Term Begin Date |
Term Expiration |
|
James Dickerson |
Advisory Board President/Educational Administrator |
Commissioners |
2/8/2022 |
12/31/2025 |
|
Noah Robinson |
Sheriff or Sheriff Designee |
Virtue of Position |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Diana Moers |
Prosecutor or Prosecutor Designee |
Virtue of Position |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Stephanie Terry |
Executive of the Municipality or Designee |
Virtue of Position |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Ryan Hatfield |
Criminal Judge or Designee |
Circuit Judge’s Appointee |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Wayne Trockman |
Criminal Judge or Designee |
Superior Judge’s Appointee |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Gary Schutte |
Juvenile Court Judge |
Circuit Judge’s Appointee |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Jodi Uebelhack |
Public Defender or Designee |
Commissioners |
2/8/2022 |
12/31/2025 |
|
Dee Lewis |
Victim or Victim Advocate |
Commissioners |
2/8/2022 |
12/31/2025 |
|
Nick Iaccarino |
County Council Member |
Commissioners |
1/3/2024 |
12/31/2025 |
|
Cherie Epley |
Probation Officer |
Commissioners |
2/8/2022 |
12/31/2025 |
|
Chris Kiefer |
Lay Person |
Commissioners |
2/8/2022 |
12/31/2025 |
|
Claire Will |
Lay Person |
Commissioners |
2/8/2022 |
12/31/2025 |
|
Lauren Jones |
Lay Person |
Commissioners |
3/7/2023 |
12/31/2025 |
|
Heather Woods |
Juvenile Probation Representative |
Commissioners |
2/8/2022 |
12/31/2025 |
|
Joshua Nichols |
Juvenile Detention Representative |
Virtue of Position |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Sarah Reis |
CASA Representative |
Virtue of Position |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Tyler Bittner |
DCS Representative |
Virtue of Position |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Donovan Phipps |
Minority Lay Person |
Commissioners |
7/25/2023 |
12/31/2025 |
|
Stephanie Powell |
Ex-Offender |
Commissioners |
2/8/2022 |
12/31/2025 |
|
Dan Haviza |
Mental Health Administrator |
Commissioners |
pending |
|
|
Robert Pigman |
Lay Person |
Board Appointee |
N/A |
N/A |
Leslie Jackson (JRAC only) Lay Person Board Appoin
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FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.
