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VANDERBURGH COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING

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AGENDA Of VANDERBURGH COUNTY COUNCIL

MAY 1, 2019 At 3:30 P.M. in ROOM 301

  1. OPENING OF MEETING
  2. ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL
  3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  4. INVOCATION
  5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
    1. (A)  Personnel & Finance March 27, 2019
    2. (B)  County Council April 3, 2019
  6. PERSONNEL REQUESTS:

(A) SUPERIOR COURT

1. Request to fill vacancy for Probation Officer Supervisor and set appropriate stipend in Superior Court Supplemental Adult Probation

(B) PROSECUTOR
1. Request to fill the vacancy for Investigator

(C) PROSECUTOR – ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES

  1. Request to fill the vacancy for Investigator
  2. Request to fill a vacancy for Part-time Contractual position

(D) PROSECUTOR – STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 1. Request to fill vacancy for Deputy Prosecutor

  1. (E)  ASSESSOR
    1. Request to fill the vacancy for Real Estate Deputy
    2. Request to fill the vacancy for Deputy Assessor Business Personal Property
  2. (F)  OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA

1. Request to fill the vacancy for Lead Man

(G) CUMULATIVE BRIDGE/COUNTY ENGINEER
1. Request to fill a vacancy for Assistant County Engineer

(H) HEALTH DEPARTMENT – SAFETY PIN

  1. Request to create and fill two Public Health Nurse positions
  2. Request to create and fill the Intake Coordinator position
  1. APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE:
    1. (A)  COMMISSIONERS
    2. (B)  JAIL
    3. (C)  OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA
  2. REPEAL: (A)
  3. TRANSFERS: (A) CLERK

(B) SUPERIOR COURT

  1. OLD BUSINESS: (A)
  2. NEW BUSINESS: (A)
  3. AMENDMENTS TO SALARY ORDINANCE:
    1. (A)  PROSECUTOR
    2. (B)  ASSESSOR (2)
    3. (C)  SUPERIOR COURT
    4. (D)  OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA (2)
    5. (E)  CUMULATIVE BRIDGE

(D) LOCAL ROADS & STREETS (E) HIGHWAY
(F) CIRCUIT COURT-SAP

(C) HIGHWAY
(D) SUPERIOR COURT-SAP

(F) SUPERIOR COURT-SAP (2) (G) PROSECUTOR-SDV
(H) PROSECUTOR-APS
(I) HEALTH DEPT-SAFETY PIN

  1. PUBLIC COMMENT
  2. REMINDER NEXT MEETING DATE/TIME: May 29, 2019 @ 3:30 p.m.
  3. ADJOURNMENT

Red denotes Personnel and Finance meeting

Blue denotes County Council meeting

PERSONNEL AND FINANCE MEETING APRIL 24, 2019
3:30 P.M.
ROOM 301

Students Have Received More Than $500k In ETFCU Scholarships

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Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union is approaching $600,000 in awards granted through its Ted Hitch Scholarship program.

On April 28, 10 area high school seniors received $5,000 awards during a dinner at DoubleTree by Hilton in Evansville. The students, who attend nine different schools, were chosen from a competitive field of 99 applicants.

This year’s recipients, including a college of choice:

  • Brenden Bittner, Gibson Southern High School, University of Southern Indiana
  • Nate Flamion, Harrison High School, Purdue
  • Madisyn Grigsby, Central High School, Purdue
  • Andrew Heldman, Mater Dei High School, Indiana University
  • Jonathan Hueftle, Mount Vernon High School, Murray State
  • Brooklyn Knight, Apollo High School, Kentucky
  • Thomas Mishler, North High School, Indiana University
  • David Nickel, FJ Reitz High School, Purdue
  • Lucas Riggs, North High School, University of Evansville
  • Sophia Thompson, Reitz Memorial High School, Purdue

The scholarships are named in honor of Theodore “Ted” Hitch Jr., a longtime mathematics teacher at Bosse High School who championed education. Hitch served as manager/CEO of ETFCU for 28 years, from 1961-1989. He passed away in 2016.

Since the scholarships’ implementation in 1993, ETFCU has awarded $570,000 to 230 recipients. The award began with five $1,000 scholarships, increased to ten $2,000 scholarships in 2005, and increased again to ten $5,000 scholarships in 2015. 

To be eligible, either the applicant or the applicant’s parents/guardians must be a member of ETFCU. Applications are expected to have a minimum 3.75 unweighted grade point average on a 4.0 grading scale, and the rigorous process includes submission of SAT and/or ACT testing scores, financial need, letters of reference, extracurricular activities, and an essay.

Former Justice Selby To Hear AG Hill’s Discipline Case

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Olivia Covington for www.theindianalawyer.com

The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed a former justice to oversee the disciplinary case against Attorney General Curtis Hill, rejecting Hill’s motion to forgo a hearing officer but also rejecting a Disciplinary Commission motion to appoint a three-person panel to hear the case.

Former Justice Myra Selby, now a partner at Ice Miller LLP, has been named the hearing officer in In the. Matter of: Curtis T. Hill, Jr., 19S-DI-156. Selby will now essentially act as the “trial judge” over the disciplinary matter, serving in place of the high court to manage pretrial discovery, oversee the public disciplinary hearing and issue findings of fact and conclusions of law that are referred to the five justices.

The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission filed an ethics complaint against Hill on March 19, alleging he committed attorney misconduct by committing Class B misdemeanor battery and Level 6 felony sexual battery. The disciplinary charges stem from allegations that Hill drunkenly groped four women at a party in March 2018. A special prosecutor declined to criminally charge Hill.

The commission moved the Supreme Court to appoint a three-master panel to oversee Hill’s disciplinary case, a step generally only taken in judicial discipline actions. Hill, however, moved to decline a hearing officer entirely, saying the disciplinary action represented a judicial branch attempt to address a political issue better left to Indiana voters.

In court filings, Hill, through his attorney in the discipline case, former commission director Donald Lundberg, emphasized the fact that he was never formally charged for the alleged gropings. But the commission maintained that criminal charges are not a prerequisite to disciplinary charges and accused Hill of acting as if he were above lawyer ethics rules.

Among the ethics charges brought against Hill are allegations he violated Rules of Professional Conduct 8.4(b) by reflecting adversely on his honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer; Rule 8.4(d) by engaging in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice, and; Admission and Discipline Rule 22, which is the attorney’s oath, by engaging in offensive personality.

“The hearing officer is a director to qualify and assume jurisdiction,” the Supreme Court wrote in its Monday order. “Upon her acceptance of appointment, the hearing officer shall have the authority and affirmative duty to manage this case and bring it to the conclusion as expeditiously as possible.”

Selby served on the Indiana Supreme Court from 1995 to 1999, becoming both the first woman and the first black person to serve on the state’s high court. As a justice, she would have been involved in decisions as to whether attorneys should be sanctioned for alleged misconduct.

At Ice Miller, Selby now handes corporate internal investigations, appellate practice, compliance counseling, complex litigation, risk management and strategic and other legal advice, according to her Ice Miller profile. She is also a commercial mediator and arbitrator.

Though Selby will oversee the proceedings of Hill’s disciplinary case, the five justices will make the final decision on what, if any, sanctions should be imposed. Options include disbarment, suspension, censure or no discipline at all.

It’s unclear what impact any discipline imposed on Hill might have on his ability to serve as attorney general, which by statute requires the office holder to be an attorney in good standing. The AG has consistently denied the groping allegations and has resisted widespread calls for his resignation.

Evansville Temporary Water Taste Change

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Evansville Temporary Water Taste Change

APRIL 29TH, 2019 ERRAN HUBER EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

Water customers in Evansville might notice a change starting next month.

The utility will temporarily switch the disinfectant used to treat and clean the water.

Evansville Water and Sewer Utility crews are going to temporarily change the disinfectant used to treat water starting May 20th.

EWSU will start using free chlorine, a disinfectant that’s used to remove resistant bacteria and viruses that can make people sick. It’s made up of chlorine and ammonia, and it’s been used to treat water since 1999.

Water customers may notice a slight change in the taste and smell of their tap water during this time, but EWSU reports this is standard practice. This scheduled change actually helps to keep water lines clean and free of potentially harmful bacteria.

EWSU says it will switch back to using chloramine sometime around June 24th.

HAPPENINGS AT THE VANDERBURGH COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY

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Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Golf Scramble

 

Please RSVP right away! We are still taking teams and sponsors.
Friday, May 10: 11 am registration, 12 PM shotgun start. $1,000 Eagle Sponsorship, $500 Birdie Sponsorship, $100 Hole Sponsorship, $75 Individual player

Checks payable to Vanderburgh County Democratic party Committee.
PO Box 3208
Evansville, IN 47731

Questions or RSVP to Madelaine Goebel
812-422-2552
 

Early Voting is happening now until May 7.
You can now vote at any of the library vote centers or the Election Office at the Civic Center.
Join us Tuesday, May 8 on Election night at Lamasco’s Bar and Grill at 6 pm until the election results are in. 

This Week at USI

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Below is a list of events and activities happening in and around the USI community in the coming weeks:

 

Last day of the semester is Wednesday, May 1

Spring 2019 finals and end of semester

Final exams will be continue to be held through Wednesday, May 1. Students can find their finals schedule on the USI website at USI.edu/registrar. The last day of the spring 2019 semester is Wednesday, May 1.

STUDENT EVENTS

A collection of events on campus and in the community sponsored by USI student organizations

can be found on the USI events calendar by clicking here.

REMEMBERING SEN. RICHARD LUGAR

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Sen. Richard Lugar delivers a Commencement Address for Indiana State University – Evansville in 1972. Photo credit: University Archives

 

Dr. Linda L. M. Bennett, USI president emerita, and Sen. Richard Lugar in 2016. Photo credit: USI Photography and Multimedia
Lugar, along with Rep. Lee Hamilton, presented “Civility In American Politics” at USI as part of a series on civility. Photos from that presentation can be found on the USIPhotos website at https://usiphotos.zenfolio.com/lugarhamilton.

AG Curtis Hill wins legal victory in case ongoing since 2008

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In a legal victory for Attorney General Curtis Hill, the Indiana Court of Appeals on April 24 dismissed claims by a former insurance agent against the Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI) and the Putnam County Prosecutor’s Office.

In September of 2008, Bradley Buchanan entered into a settlement agreement with IDOI in which he agreed to surrender his license to sell insurance. In exchange, IDOI agreed not to seek any further administrative penalties. As part of the agreement, however, the agency reserved the right to “cooperate with any criminal investigation” that might ensue against Buchanan.

Later, IDOI did in fact cooperate with authorities in a criminal investigation of Buchanan, who ultimately pleaded guilty to a charge of felony theft. Buchanan sued the state, claiming that the IDOI violated the agreement because, he argued, the IDOI not only cooperated in an investigation but was “a driving force” in it. In its decision, the court stated: “We reject Buchanan’s purported distinction.”

Buchanan also sued the Putnam County Prosecutor’s Office, claiming it engaged in various forms of misconduct against him. The appeals court ruled against Buchanan on these claims, as well.

“I am pleased the Indiana Court of Appeals upheld the conclusions previously reached by a trial court,” Attorney General Hill said. “This is a win not only for my office but for the people of Indiana.”

 

Daily Scriptures for the Week

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MONDAY

“If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall.” 1 Corinthians 10:12

TUESDAY

“And though we are many, we all eat from one loaf of bread, showing that we are one body.”
1 Corinthians 10:17

WEDNESDAY

“Yet God was not pleased with most of them, and their bodies were scattered in the wilderness.”
1 Corinthians 10:5

THURSDAY

“So, my dear friends, flee from the worship of idols. You are reasonable people.Decide for yourselves if what I am saying is true.”
1 Corinthians 10:14-15

FRIDAY

“In the cloud and in the sea, all of them were baptized as followers of Moses. All of them ate the same spiritual food,”
1 Corinthians 10:2-3 NLT

SATURDAY

“and all of them drank the same spiritual water. For they drank from the spiritual rock that traveled with them, and that rock was Christ.”
1 Corinthians 10:4 NLT

SUNDAY

“When we bless the cup at the Lord’s Table, aren’t we sharing in the blood ofChrist? And when we break the bread, aren’t we sharing in the body of Christ?” 1 Corinthians 10:16

Submitted to the City-County Observer by Karen Seltzer

Success for Gov. Holcomb’s Next Level Agenda during 2019 Legislative Session

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Governor Eric J. Holcomb, joined by Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, House Speaker Brian Bosma, Senate President Pro Tem Rod Bray and other lawmakers, today signed into law a balanced budget with historic education funding.

 

“Hoosiers will benefit from the legislation advanced by our Next Level agenda, including a balanced budget, increasing funding for education and improving school safety,” Gov. Holcomb said. “We made these achievements while maintaining responsible reserves and our AAA credit ratings. I applaud lawmakers for completing another productive legislative session.”

 

The two-year state budget provides $763 million in new money for K-12 including paying down a $150 million schools pension liability that will free up funds that can go into teacher paychecks.

 

The 2019 General Assembly helped advance Gov. Holcomb’s Next Level legislative agenda as outlined in December, including:

 

Economy

  • Approved 8th straight balanced budget and maintained at least 11 percent in reserves
  • Modernized economic development tools to increase competitiveness, economic diversity and flexibility
  • Exempted military pensions from state income tax to attract and retain more veterans

 

Infrastructure

  • Accelerating completion major highway projects including completion of I-69 Section 6
  • Fully committing financially and operationally to the West Lake Expansion and South Shore double track projects
  • Building out the statewide hiking, biking and riding trails network
  • $20 million to attract more nonstop flights to our statewide regional airports
  • Connecting unserved Hoosiers to high-speed, affordable broadband internet access

 

Education and Workforce

  • Increasing K-12 school funding by $763 million
  • Identifying resources to make Indiana teacher salaries competitive
  • Providing computer science training so every Indiana school meets the goal of providing computer science education by 2021
  • Moving the date to appoint the Superintendent of Public Instruction from 2025 to 2021
  • Expanding successful Next Level Jobs programs
  • Providing more flexibility to schools for Career and Technical Education so more students obtain credentials before graduating from high school

 

Public Health

  • Improving school safety, including more funding for school safety grants
  • Implementing recommendations from the Child Welfare Policy and Practice Group’s June 2018 report
  • Helping more infants celebrate first birthdays by working one-on-one with high-risk pregnant women
  • Increasing recovery housing by expanding the number of beds available for treatment

 

Good Government

  • Passed a bias crimes law
  • Streamlined boards and commissions appointments at Department of Homeland Security and Professional Licensing Agency

 

Visit the 2019 Bill Watch webpage on in.gov/gov to view track which bills the governor has signed into law.

 

(Left to right at the table) Sen. Mishler, Senate President Pro Tem Bray, Gov. Holcomb, Speaker Bosma and Rep. Huston gather as the Governor signs HEA 1001, the state budget bill.

 

 

Gov. Holcomb offers remarks prior to signing HEA 1001, the state budget bill.

 

 

 

Gov. Holcomb signs HEA 1001, the state budget bill, which includes historic education funding.

 

 

ADOPT A PET

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Hank is a male Treeing Walker Coonhound. He’s about 1 ½ years old. His previous family surrendered for a lack of time. Hank plays well with other dogs here at the VHS and he’s gone out on several “Mutt’s Morning Out” trips around town and done very well! He’s also super vocal so if you’re wanting that beloved “bay” sound, Hank’s your guy. His adoption fee is $110 and includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more.  Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

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