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“READERS FORUM” AUGUST 11, 2019
We hope that today’s “READERS FORUMâ€Â 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.
WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND TODAY?
Todays “Readers Poll’ question is: Do you feel when Tropicana-Evansville get SportsBook betting it will financially hurt Ellis Park?
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City Council Meeting
1 NW ML KING JR. BLVD – ROOM 301 at 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
| I. | INTRODUCTION |
Agenda Attachment:
| II. | APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM |
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-2019-10 An Ordinance to Vacate Certain Public Ways or Public Places Within The City of Evansville, Indiana, Commonly Known as the 12’ Alley Lying North of Lots 10-15 and South of Lots 16-21 in Rheinlander Place as Per Plat Thereof, Recorded in Plat Book F, Page 159 in the Office of the Recorder of Vanderburgh County, Indiana and Commonly Known as 3211 Martin Avenue Sponsor(s): Brinkmeyer Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 8/26/2019 G-2019-10 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE R-2019-19 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 15 E. Riverside Drive Petitioner: Teotis Thomas Owner: Teotis Thomas Requested Change: C1 to C4 Ward: 4 Robinson Representative: Teotis Thomas R-2019-19 Attachment:
| VI. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| VII. | REGULAR AGENDA:Â SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
| VIII. | RESOLUTION DOCKET |
A. RESOLUTION C-2019-12 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Confirming the Declaration of an Economic Revitalization Area for Property Tax Phase-In for the Redevelopment of Real Property at 606 and 607 East Iowa Street, Evansville, Indiana Carpenter Court, L.P. Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Councilman Weaver Discussion Date: 8/12/2019 Notify: Andrea Lendy, Growth Alliance C-2019-12 Attachment:
| IX. | MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS |
A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council is Monday, August 26, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
B. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
C. CYNTHIA A. BOWEN, Rundell Ernstberger Associates – Unified Development Code
D. TAX PHASE-IN COMPLIANCE REPORTS:Â Andrea Lendy, Growth Alliance TAX PHASE-IN COMPLIANCE REPORT Attachment:
E. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
| X. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
A. CITY BUDGET HEARINGS are scheduled at 3:30 p.m., Monday, August 12, Wednesday, August 14, Friday, August 16 and Monday, August 19 (if needed) in Room 301.
B. CITY/COUNTY JOINT BUDGET HEARINGS are scheduled at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 20 in Room 301.
| XI. | ADJOURNMENT |
Gov. Holcomb Ceremonially Signs School Safety Legislation
Gov. Eric J. Holcomb ceremonially signed school safety legislation Friday alongside a group of teachers, students and community members at Mt. Vernon High School.
“Ensuring every one of our students has a safe place to learn and grow is of the utmost importance,†Gov. Holcomb said. “The laws I ceremonially signed today will continue to strengthen the safety of schools all over Indiana by taking meaningful steps that will remain locally driven.â€
HEA 1004, a Next Level Agenda bill, stemmed from recommendations in the Governor’s school safety report. It provides access to more funding for safety equipment, facilitates partnerships with local law enforcement and requires threat assessments in our schools among other things. SEA 325 allows for schools to create support services to work with children and their parents to support their mental health and well-being.
Gov. Holcomb signs school safety legislation Friday at Mt. Vernon High School surrounded by teachers, students, HEA 1004 author Rep. Wendy McNamara, and community leaders.
Students tell Gov. Holcomb about Mount Vernon High School as they walk to the ceremonial signing.
(Seated at the table from left to right) Mount Vernon Superintendent Dr. Matthew Thompson, Gov. Holcomb, and Rep. Wendy McNamara
SENATOR TODD YOUNG MEETS WITH LOCAL NEW HARMONY CITIZENS
THE NEW-HARMONY GAZETTE
by Dan Barton, Publisher
August 9, 2019
Indiana Republican Senator Todd Young met with a group of local citizens, the press and elected officials, State Senator Jim Tomes, County Councilman Aaron Wilson, Black Township Trustee and Harmony Way Bridge Commissioner Jerry Walden, New Harmony Town Council President Alvin Blaylock and Bridge Commissioner Rod Clark, today at shortly after 2 p.m. to thank everybody who has been involved in moving the bridge legislation forward and giving him and his colleagues the opportunity to be a part of it.
Senator Young offered his help to the new bridge commissioners in speaking to Illinois representatives when necessary to assist in getting everybody on board.
The Senator also announced that President Trump intends to sign the bill next week, that was just passed by Congress and the Senate conveying the Harmony Way Bridge over to the Indiana and Illinois Bridge Authorities.
CONSUMER ALERT: Hoosiers Should Follow Precautions When Embarking On Home-Improvement Projects
Hoosiers Should Follow Precautions When Embarking On Home-Improvement Projects
The Office of the Attorney General has received multiple complaints this summer about home-improvement contractors. As Hoosiers consider tackling home-improvement projects during the remainder of the warm-weather months, they should follow these tips:
- Always insist on a contract. This is the first step to ensuring you and any contractor are on the same page as to the scope of work and price for the project.
- Take your time. Don’t let anyone rush your decision.
- Never pay for the entire project before work begins. Any payments should be tied to the completion of specific items from the contract.
- Do your research. Ask friends, family, and neighbors for any information on a contractor before you use them. Consider contacting the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division for complaint information on contractors you are considering.
- Don’t assume a flyer or ad makes a contractor reliable. Individuals and companies engaging in outdoor home improvement frequently leave flyers and advertisements on consumers’ doors or mailboxes.
- Keep all records related to your project. This includes any contracts, receipts, warranties and correspondence (including texts and emails).
- If a contractor does not complete the work agreed upon, consider filing a complaint with the Attorney General.
In addition to the above tips, the Indiana Home Improvement Contracts Act requires home improvement contracts exceeding $150 to be in writing. The contract must also contain certain information, including contact information for the home improvement supplier; a description of the work to be done; the approximate starting and completion dates for the work; a statement of contingencies that may change the completion date; and the contract price.
This Friday is Consumer Protection Day at the Indiana State Fair, sponsored by the Office of the Indiana Attorney General. Fairgoers are invited to stop by our booth to say hello, talk about consumer issues and check to see whether they have unclaimed property. Staff members will also be distributing helpful information throughout the fairgrounds.
As always, consumers who believe they are the victims of scam attempts are asked to report them to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division by calling 1-800-382-5516 or going online at www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/ and clicking the “File a Complaint†box at the bottom of the page.
Jump Start Your Child’s Learning With “On My Way Pre-K”
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With more than half the available slots already filled, it is important to apply now for On My Way Pre-K, Indiana’s early learning program. Applications are still being accepted from eligible families throughout the state for this school year.
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On My Way Pre-KÂ provides grants to 4-year-olds from low-income families to attend a high-quality pre-K program. Nearly 8,000 young Hoosiers have benefited from the program since its creation in 2015.
To apply, families must meet the following eligibility requirements:
With school starting and limited spots remaining, I encourage families to act quickly to see if their children are eligible.
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Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Meeting
The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2019, in the John H. Schroeder Conference Centre at the EVSC Administration Building, 951 Walnut, IN 47713, Evansville, IN.
The session will be conducted according to Senate Enrolled Act 313, Section 1, I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1, as amended. The purpose of the meeting is for discussion of one or more of the following: collective bargaining, (2)(A); initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing, (2)(B); purchase or lease of property, (2)(D); for discussion of the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems (3); and job performance evaluation of individual employees, (9); to train school board members with an outside consultant about the performance of the role of the members as public officials (11).
The regular meeting of the School Board will follow at 5:30 p.m. in the EVSC Board Room, same address.
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