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Board of Park Commissioners Agenda

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BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR MEETING

KEVIN WINTERNHEIMER CHAMBERS

ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019

12:00 NOON

REVISED AGENDA

1.      CALL TO ORDER

2.      MEETING MEMORANDUM   FEBRUARY 20, 2019

3.      CONSENT AGENDA                                                

              

          a.   Request Re:  Approve and Execute Payment for Greenway Slide Remediation Project:

                Morley& Associates, Inc. in the amount of  $3,622.50

                Blankenberger Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $90,036.00

 b.   Request Re: Approve and Execute Contract with A-1 Cleaning for cleaning of rented shelters 

       and restrooms, along with opening and locking restrooms for park hours.

     

              

4.      OLD BUSINESS  

           

  1. N/A

 

5.       NEW BUSINESS  

          a.   Request Re: Approve and Execute Contract with Velpen Trucking & Disposal Co., Inc. 

                for the demolition of Garvin Park Pool and surrounding structures.- Holtz

          b.   Request Re: Update on Goebel Soccer Complex- Joe Taylor, Tim Fulton

c.   Request Re: Approval of annual Amusement ride permit application for Mesker Park Zoo 

      & Botanic Garden.- Beck*

d.   Request Re: Approve and Execute Species 360 membership and resolution for Mesker Park

      Zoo & Botanic Garden.- Beck*                      

          e.   Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comments

  

*Recommendation from Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden Advisory Board

6.        REPORTS

          

           a.   Brian Holtz- Executive Director

          

            

7.        ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS

 

8.        ADJOURN

Long ball lifts Eagles to split in Florida

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University of Southern Indiana Softball hit a season-high three home runs in a 7-2 Midwest Region win over Walsh University Tuesday afternoon at The Spring Games. The win gave the Screaming Eagles a split on the day after they fell to Midwest Region opponent Ashland University, 10-3, in a soggy first game.

Sophomore outfielder Alicia Webb (Elberfeld, Indiana) went a combined 4-of-6 at the plate with a double and two runs scored to lead the Eagles, offensively, while senior second baseman Claire Johnson (Pittsboro, Indiana) with a triple, home run and three RBIs.

The Eagles return to action Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. (CST) when they take on 2017 national champion Minnesota State University Mankato. USI also plays No. 1 Saint Anselm College Wednesday at 3 p.m. in a rematch of last year’s NCAA II National Championship Series. Both games will be aired live on 95.7 The Spin.

Ashland (6-3) 10, USI 3
After taking a 3-2 lead with a pair of runs in the top of the fifth inning, USI watched Ashland scored eight unanswered runs to steal the 10-3 win.

USI struck first on an RBI-triple by Johnson in the third inning, but a solo home run in the bottom of the third tied the game at 1-1. Ashland took advantage of a passed ball and a defensive miscue to score a run in the fourth and take a 2-1 lead, but a two-run fifth inning that featured an RBI-single by Johnson and a sacrifice fly by junior pitcher/third baseman Jennifer Leonhardt (Louisville, Kentucky) put the Eagles up 3-2.

Ashland, however, had a lead-off single and capitalized on an error to get two on with no outs in the last half of the fifth. An RBI-double tied the score in the next at bat, while Ashland’s Dayna Dennard hit a three-run home run to give the Ashland Eagles a 6-3 lead.

USI surrendered another run in the fifth and three more in the sixth as it suffered its third straight loss.

Leonhardt (5-3) was charged with the loss after giving up six runs, four earned, off five hits and three walks in four-plus innings of work. Wet conditions hampered her efforts throughout the contest.

USI 7, Walsh (1-9) 2
USI got two-run home runs from junior outfielder Allison Schubert (Nicholasville, Kentucky) and senior catcher Lindsey Barr(Whitesville, Kentucky) in the bottom of the first and second innings, respectively, to take a 4-2 lead over the Cavaliers.

A solo home run by Johnson to lead off the fifth followed by a sacrifice fly senior outfielder/pitcher Caitlyn Bradley (Forest, Indiana) later in the frame extended USI’s lead to 6-2; while an RBI, pinch-hit single by freshman pitcher Elissa Brown(Brownsburg, Indiana) in the sixth wrapped up the scoring.

Bradley (2-2) earned the complete-game win after giving up two runs off nine hits in seven innings of work.

ADOPT A PET

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Madison is 5 years old and currently lives at River Kitty Cat Café while she waits for a new family! She previously lived with another cat and did fine, and she’s done well with the other cats coming & going at RK. She also lived with children ranging in age from 1-9, and did fine with them as well. Her adoption fee is $40 and includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. She’s ready to go home today. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

 

Tri-State Manufacturers’ Alliance Q1 Event

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The Tri-State Manufacturers’ Alliance will host the Q1 Event: Work-Based Learning – Solving Mfg. Workforce Needs at Deaconess Hospital – Johnson Hall starting at 7:30am on March 12.

Join us for an interactive dialogue outlining what exactly is Work-Based Learning.

Discover how internships, earn and learn programs and apprenticeships can help solve your workforce needs, how your company or education provider can benefit from the new Indiana Graduation Pathways, or seek program advice and technical assistance, and learn the benefits of forming public-private partnerships. Following the discussion engage in a hands-on working session where you will be guided through the next steps towards success.

Executive Director, Darrel Zeck, and Senior Director, Carrie Lively, from The Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship provide an interactive dialogue outlining what exactly is Work-Based Learning. Newly established as part of Governor Holcomb’s NextLevel Agenda, The Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship serves to develop and implement a framework of various work-based learning pathways for both youth and adult populations.

To accomplish, the office focuses on three objectives:

  • First, coordinate efforts and partner with the U.S. Department of Labor to expand registered apprenticeships.
  • Second, develop flexible and scalable programs that focus on the state’s key economic sectors and regional high-wage, high-demand occupations.
  • Third, build public-private partnerships to increase business and industry engagement with education systems.

AG Curtis Hill urges Congress to take action against robocalls

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Attorney General Curtis Hill today urged the U.S. Senate to enact the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act, legislation to curb illegal robocalls and spoofing. A coalition of 54 attorneys general sent a letter to the U. S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation supporting the TRACED Act. The legislation is sponsored by Sens. John Thune, R-S.D.,  and Ed Markey, D-Mass.

“Everyone deserves to be able to enjoy peace and privacy without the interruption of unwanted calls,” Attorney General Hill said. “We need stronger measures aimed at stopping illegal robocalling. This legislation would be a definite step in the right direction.”

In their letter, the attorneys general state that the TRACED Act enables states, federal regulators and telecom providers to take steps to combat these illegal calls. The legislation will require voice service providers to participate in a call authentication framework to help block unwanted calls and creates an interagency working group to take additional actions to reduce robocalls and hold telemarketers and robocallers accountable.

More than 48 billion robocalls were made in 2018, making them the number one source of consumer complaints to the FTC and the FCC and resulting in millions in consumer losses. The state attorneys general work to enforce do-not-call laws and protect consumers in their states from being harassed and scammed by robocalls.

Attorney General Hill is joined in sending this letter by the attorneys general of all 50 states, the District of Columbia and three U.S. territories.

Marriage Licenses Issued

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EVSC High Schools Host Spring Musicals, Plays

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For the past several weeks, students at EVSC high schools have been busily preparing and remembering their lines for their school’s spring play or musical. Following is information on each school’s performance:

  • North High School: Chicago (High School Edition), March 7-10. Tickets 0 $10 for adults and $8 for students. Call 812-435-8283 for ticket information.

  • Central: The Curious Savage, March 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. and March 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students and children under 5 are free. Call 812-435-8296 for ticket information.

  • Reitz: Sister Act, March 14 – 16 at 7 p.m. and March 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students. Tickets are available March 1 at www.showtix4u.com and in the Reitz Activities Office.

  • Harrison: Side Show, the Musical, March 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. and March 16 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students. Tickets are available at the door.

  • Bosse High School: Show Information Coming Soon

EVSC’s New Tech Institute Named 21st Century Learning Exemplar for 2019

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The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s newest high school – New Tech Institute – was recently named a 21st Century Exemplar school by the Partnership for 21st Century Learning (P21) for it’s outstanding practices in equipping learners with the necessary skills for success in college, career and life.  NTI was one of only 18 early learning centers, K-12 schools, districts and school programs across the U.S. to receive the distinction.

“Since 2013, P21’s 21st Century Learning Exemplar Program has been identifying and elevating examples of quality 21st century learning. Each year innovative education models are showcased to help other educators do better for every student,” said Karen Garza, President and CEO of Battelle for Kids.

Schools receiving the distinction demonstrated an exceptional implementation of the Framework for 21st Century Learning, a collective vision for learning that helps practitioners integrate skills into the teaching of key academic subjects. The Framework describes the skills, knowledge, and expertise students must master to success in work and life.

“Receiving this honor was not an easy task and we are so thrilled to be among the top 18 schools in the U.S. to receive this distinction,” said NTI Principal Chris Gibson. “It affirms the work we are doing here will benefit our students once they graduate and begin life after high school.”

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EVSC Schedules 5K Run & Walk

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To help promote the health and well being of our students, families, staff and the entire community, the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is once again hosting its very own 5K Run and Walk, scheduled for Saturday, May 4, at 9 a.m. at North High School’s Bundrant Stadium.

The event will include a 5K Run & Walk around North High School, a 1 mile walk, as well as a Kids’ Dash for children 5 and under. The event serves as a fundraiser for EVSC schools. Proceeds are divided among each EVSC school and will be used for physical education equipment. The district with the highest percentage of participants will get a larger portion of the proceeds.

“This is a great way to show our commitment and support for healthy lifestyles of not only our students and staff, but for the entire community,” said EVSC Superintendent David Smith. “We ask the community to join us at this family-fun event and support our schools while doing something for themselves and setting a great example for their families.”

Registration for the event is now open. Cost for participants who register on or before April 7 is $20 for adults and $8 for students. Participants who register after April 7 will pay $25 for adults and $10 for students. Cost includes a t-shirt while supplies last. The Kids’ Dash is open to children 5 years of age and under and is free and includes a free t-shirt.

To register, visit www.evscschools.com/5K. Registration also will be accepted the day of the event.

The EVSC 5K is cosponsored by Tri-State Community Clinics and Townsquare Media.

 

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