City Council Meeting Agenda
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
| I. | INTRODUCTION |
11-11-2024 Agenda Attachment:
| II. | APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM |
10-28-2024 Memo Attachment:
| III. | REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
| IV. | SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY |
| V. | CONSENT AGENDA: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE F-2024-18 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Heronemus Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Discussion Date: 11/18/2024 Notify: Robert Gunter, Controller F-2024-18 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE R-2024-34 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 5201 Kratzville Rd Owner: The Collar Club, LLC Requested Change: C1 to C4 Ward: 5 Koehler Lindsey Representative: David Wanninger, Acura Engineering, Inc R-2024-34 Attachment:
| VI. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| VII. | REGULAR AGENDA: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
| VIII. | RESOLUTION DOCKET |
A. RESOLUTION C-2024-24 A Resolution of the Common Council Approving an Interlocal Agreement with Vanderburgh County (Cost Sharing on Road Contract) Sponsor(s): Heronemus, Mosby, Trockman Discussion Led By: President Heronemus Discussion Date: 11/11/2024 Notify: Marco DeLucio, ZSWS C-2024-24 Attachment:
| IX. | MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS |
A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
B. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
| X. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| XI. | ADJOURNMENT |
The Congressional Impact of the American Diaspora
The Congressional Impact on the American Diaspora
States Projected to Gain Seats:
- Texas: Anticipated to gain four additional seats, reflecting its significant population growth.
- Florida: Expected to gain three seats due to its continued population increase.
- Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee: Each of these states is projected to gain one seat, aligning with their steady population growth.
- Arizona, Idaho, Utah: These mountain states are also expected to gain one seat each, corresponding with their rising populations.
States Projected to Lose Seats:
- California: Projected to lose four seats, marking a significant shift as the state experiences population stagnation or decline.
- New York: Expected to lose three seats, continuing a trend of population decrease.
- Illinois: Anticipated to lose two seats due to ongoing population decline.
- Pennsylvania: Projected to lose one seat, reflecting its slower population growth compared to other regions
- These projections are based on current trends and could change with shifts in migration patterns, birth rates, or other demographic factors before the 2030 Census. The anticipated changes underscore a continuing shift in political representation toward the South and Mountain West regions of the United States. A similar look at projections for 2040 indicates even further shifts away from Democrat states to Republican states.
USI to host annual Lighting a Tradition event December 5
USI to host annual Lighting a Tradition event December 5
October 11, 2024
Alumni Engagement and Volunteer USI and the Activities Programming Board will host the annual University of Southern Indiana Lighting a Tradition holiday celebration from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 5 in the Performance Center Dunn Lobby and University Center East. Full of family-friendly festivities, the event is open to the public at no charge.
This year’s event will feature a magical holiday village. Stroll through inflatables, try your luck at holiday carnival games, create your own hot chocolate and much more!
Lighting a Tradition special features for 2024 include:
- Tree lighting and carol singing at 6 p.m.
- Santa Claus in the Fireside Lounge
- DIY hot chocolate including peppermint, chocolate chips, marshmallows and other savory delights
- Magical holiday village with festive inflatables, crafts, carnival games and plush prizes
- Holiday photo booth with instant prints to commemorate your experience
- Archie’s Closet donation drive for cleaning products and toiletries
Activities are available while supplies last. Stop by and visit USI’s most festive event of the year!
The Land of the Little Colonel Revisited: Discover the Life of Annie Fellows Johnston | Nov. 12
We’re thrilled to invite you to an engaging evening celebrating Evansville’s literary history with The Land of the Little Colonel Revisited: The Life of Annie Fellows Johnston. Join us to explore the life and legacy of Evansville native Annie Fellows Johnston, the beloved American author behind the Little Colonel series and sister of social reformer
Albion Fellows Bacon.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 6 PM
Location: Browning Gallery
Our speaker, Patricia Sides, recently retired as Willard Public Library’s archivist after a dedicated 20-year career, and she brings a wealth of knowledge about local history and Johnston’s impact on both Evansville and Hollywood.
This special presentation is hosted in collaboration with the Tri-State Genealogical Society and serves as their monthly meeting.
UE’s Patricia H. Snyder Concert and Lecture Series Presents Sebastian Junger
EVANSVILLE, IND. The University of Evansville (UE) proudly presents award-winning journalist, filmmaker, and author Sebastian Junger as the Snyder Lecture Series keynote speaker. The event will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in Shanklin Theatre. Junger’s lecture is free and open to the public.
Sebastian Junger is widely known for his work as a journalist and author. His book The Perfect Storm became an international bestseller and was later adapted into a blockbuster film. He is also recognized for his Academy Award-nominated documentary Restrepo, which chronicles the intense experiences of soldiers in Afghanistan, co-directed with the late Tim Hetherington. Junger’s exploration of the psychological impact of combat, the bonds of brotherhood, and the challenges soldiers face upon returning home has made him a leading voice on these critical issues.
Junger’s latest book, In My Time Of Dying, is part medical drama, part searing autobiography, and part rational inquiry into the ultimate unknowable mystery. For years, Junger traveled to many front lines and frequently put his life at risk, yet the closest he ever came to death was in 2020. Crippled by abdominal pain, Junger was rushed to the hospital and began slipping away. As blackness encroached, he was visited by his dead father, inviting Junger to join him. That was the last thing Junger remembered until he came to the next day and was told he had suffered a ruptured aneurysm that he should not have survived. This experience spurred Junger – a confirmed atheist raised by his physicist father to respect the empirical – to undertake a scientific, philosophical, and deeply personal examination of mortality and what happens after we die.
The Snyder Lecture Series is a platform that brings influential and thought-provoking speakers to the University of Evansville each year. Junger’s experience as a war correspondent, filmmaker, and author aligns with the university’s commitment to fostering dialogue on important social and global issues
Hoosier History Highlights
November 10 – November 16This Week in Indiana History
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Indiana Quick Quiz1. Which interstate crosses the Kennedy Bridge into Kentucky? 2. Which type of tree is mentioned in the song, “Back Home Again in Indiana?” 3. In what city will you find the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame? 4. Which Indiana governor is honored by a monument in Hayden, Indiana? Answers Below
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Answers1. I-65 2. Sycamore 3. New Castle, Indiana 4. Edgar D. Whitcomb
It makes me sick when I see a guy just stare at a loose ball and watch it go out of bounds. – Larry Bird Please send your favorite Hoosier quote to: RegEdwards@idoa.in.gov
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Vincennes University to host Design and Innovation Studio ribbon cuttings at Flaget and Washington Catholic elementary schools
The studios mark Vincennes University’s 11th and 12th D&I Studios in the region. The D&I studios are a collaboration with the Indiana Next Generation Manufacturing Competitiveness Center (IN-MaC) at Purdue University, and are part of a large initiative VU is taking to develop STEM education exploration at the elementary/intermediate levels. The studios are dedicated spaces within schools that are equipped with cutting-edge STEM technology.
WHEN AND WHERE:
Friday, November 22, 2024
11 a.m. (ET), Flaget Elementary School, 800 Vigo St. Vincennes, IN 47591
1 p.m. (ET), Washington Catholic Elementary, 310 NE 2nd St., Washington, IN 47501
USI Board of Trustees approves two new master’s degrees, nine certificates and microcredentials, hears update from Presidential Search Committee Chair
At its regular meeting on Thursday, November 7, the University of Southern Indiana Board of Trustees approved two online Master of Science in Education degrees—one in Mathematics Leadership and one in Special Education.
The Master of Science in Education (MSE) in Elementary Mathematics Leadership degree program is designed to prepare graduates for Elementary Mathematics Specialist (EMS) licensure. EMSs may serve as math-focused teachers, interventionists, coaches or district leaders, directly supporting USI’s mission to develop engaged, skilled educators.
This 30-credit program, taught by current faculty, offers accelerated seven-week courses to support working professionals. Part-time students can finish in under two years, while full-time students may complete the degree in one year.
The new MSE degree program in Special Education is aimed at current and aspiring special education teachers. The program offers courses on essential topics like literacy, behavioral support, assessment and special education law, with a supervised practicum in students’ own school settings. Upon completing the program and passing Indiana’s licensure exam, graduates may qualify for a Mild Interventions P-12 license.
This fully online, 30-credit-hour program can be completed in 18 months on a standard track or expedited to one year. With similar programs offered at Ball State, Purdue and other universities in the state, USI’s MSE track stands out as an accessible and affordable choice for Indiana educators looking to advance their skills in supporting students with diverse needs.
The University also approved nine certificates and microcredentials. They are as follows:
Undergraduate
- Childhood Health and Well-being Microcredential
- Public and Nonprofit Leadership Microcredential
- State and Local Government Microcredential
Graduate
- Elementary Math Leadership Certificate
- Teacher License Addition for English Learners Certificate
- Nonprofit Professional Microcredential
- Policy Making Microcredential
- Program Evaluation Microcredential
- Fundraising Microcredential
All degrees, certificates and microcredentials will next be reviewed by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Following approval, offerings would be available beginning Fall 2025.
The Board also heard an update from Christina Ryan, Board First Vice Chair and Chair of the USI Presidential Search Committee. The Presidential Search Committee is preparing for the public launch of the search. A dedicated webpage features key details like the Search Committee membership, timeline and application process.
In other business, the Trustees approved the conferral of degrees to candidates for 2024 Fall Commencement Exercises.
The Board also heard reports on student financial assistance and campus construction projects.
EVSC BOARD MEETING
The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 11, 2024, in the Schroeder Conference Centre located in 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: initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing, (b)(2)(B); purchase or lease of property, (b)(2)(D); and discussion of the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans, and system