We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” 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? 

IS IT TRUE that we are told by several credible sources that current 3rd Ward City Councilman G. John Hayden, CPA will not be a candidate for City Council in the 2019 election?  …with the blessing of the Republican party officials, the former Democratic  County Commissioner, and 3rd Ward City Councilman Steve Melcher shall be running for Mr. Hayden’s seat as a Republican?

IS IT TRUE we are told that all eyes will be on 2nd Ward Democratic City Councilwoman Missy Mosby when members of the Evansville City Council vote on who will be the next City Council attorney?  …we been told that Ms. Mosby is postured to vote to retain the services of the current City Council attorney Josh Clayborn a Republican from Newburgh?  …we are told if Ms. Mosby vote to retain the services of Newburgh Republican Josh Clayborn it will become a campaign issue in the Democratic primary race in the 2019 Council election?

IS IT TRUE we are told by several of our Republican buddies that the Winnecke for Mayor committee is going to spend a lot of time and money time to help elect Republican candidates to take control of City Council in 2019?

IS IT TRUE we are told that the Democrats have an impressive individual that is considering running for the 1st Ward seat?  …we are told he will announce his intentions right after Christmas? …if he decides to run for the 1st Ward seat we are told that his chances of winning that seat are very good?

IS IT TRUE we are told that the chances of businesswoman and political activist Amy Word-Smith making a decision on running for the At-Large City Council will not occur seat until after January 15, 2019?

IS IT TRUE that the future success of the Democratic Party of Vanderburgh County is in the hands of Sheriff Dave Wedding, County Commissioners Ben Shoulders and Jeff Hatfield, State Representative Ryan Hatfield, and Party Chairmen Scott Danks?  … it’s time that they have a strategy meeting to determine how they are going to stop the “Winnecke For Mayor” political machine from taking over the City Government?

IS IT TRUE we are told that the Democratic Party Mayoral candidate shouldn’t expect local trade unions to provide him with a big influx of money to help him to offset campaign expenses?

IS IT TRUE it looks like our Vanderburgh County elected officials are backing down on a funding request to do a $40 million jail expansion project?  …it looks like the jail expansion money request will be between $24 to $28 million dollars?

IS IT TRUE that the taxpayers were told that once the Downtown Medical School got up and running there will be a large influx of people making arrangements to stay at the new Downtown Doubletree Hotel?  …..we are waiting to see when this projection will come true?

IS IT TRUE that the taxpayers were told that once the Downtown Medical School got up and running there will be a large influx of medical student, support staff moving in apartments and condos in the downtown area?  …we are waiting to see when this projection will come true?

IS IT TRUE that the taxpayers were told when the $18 million renovations of the North Main Street corridor project was completed it would create a large influx of new businesses locating there?  ….we are waiting to see when this projection will come true?

IS IT TRUE it’s obvious that the West Franklin Street business leaders have their act together?  …all you have to do is drive down the West Franklin Street area during the evening time you will experience a nice yuletide atmosphere?  …the Westside Franklin Street business group has successfully marketed their area without any public assistance?

IS IT TRUE that some of the employees working for the OLD NATIONAL BANk Events Center feel that they should be treated better by the management?

Todays“Readers Poll” question is: Do you think that the Republicans can take control of City Council in the 2019 City election?

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A comment posted by Councilman Elper’s on his Facebook Page reads:

” This is reprehensible. E-V-P-L North Park is sponsoring an event where men dressed up as women will be reading to young children. The target age is up to 11 years old. As an educator & parent, I’m in shock.” Councilman Elpers said that once the Tri-State Alliance released his statement he received lots of hate for his comment. More than 400 people took to Facebook and left comments about what Elpers said–some even referring to him as a bigot.

” My whole view is that these are young children and they are being exposed to a drag king or queen and you know they can’t think abstractly until the age of twelve.” Elpers believes there are other ways to teach children about diversity and inclusion. He wants the community to approach the situation and his comment with that in mind.

AGENDA

AGENDA Attachment:

MEMO Attachment:

A.	CARRY OVER 2018 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

B.	MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO HEAR ORDINANCES G-2018-35 AND G-2018-36 IN ONE NIGHT

A.	ORDINANCE G-2018-35 An Ordinance Granting a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Operation of Taxicabs for the Year 2019 (Yellow Checker Cab Company) Sponsor(s): Adams Discussion Led By: A.S.D. Chair Adams 12/17/2018 Notify: Heather Williams, Yellow Checker Cab Company

G-2018-35 Attachment:

B.	ORDINANCE G-2018-36 An Ordinance Granting a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Operation of Taxicabs for the Year 2019 (Tri-State Transportation, Inc.) Sponsor(s): Adams Discussion Led By: A.S.D. Chair Adams 12/17/2018 Notify: Heather Williams, Tri-State Transportation, Inc.

G-2018-36 Attachment:

C.

ORDINANCE F-2018-24 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing  Repeals and Re-Appropriations Within the Department of Metropolitan Development Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver Notify: Kelley Coures, Dept. of Metropolitan Development 1/14/2019

F-2018-24 Attachment:

D.

RESOLUTION C-2018-43 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Ratifying, Confirming, Authorizing and Approving an Agreement Between the City of Evansville and International Association of Firefighters Evansville Local No. 357 Inc. January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021 Sponsor(s): Mercer Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver 1/14/2019 Notify: George Fithian, Administrative Services

C-2018-43 Attachment:

A.	ORDINANCE G-2018-34 An Ordinance Granting a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Operation of Taxicabs for the Year 2019 (Dave’s Taxi Service) Sponsor(s): Adams Discussion Led By: A.S.D. Chair Adams 12/17/2018 Notify: David Goldblatt, Dave’s Taxi Service

G-2018-34 Attachment:

B.	ORDINANCE G-2018-35 An Ordinance Granting a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Operation of Taxicabs for the Year 2019 (Yellow Checker Cab Company) Sponsor(s): Adams Discussion Led By: A.S.D. Chair Adams 12/17/2018 Notify: Heather Williams, Yellow Checker Cab Company

G-2018-35 Attachment:

C.	ORDINANCE G-2018-36 An Ordinance Granting a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Operation of Taxicabs for the Year 2019 (Tri-State Transportation, Inc.) Sponsor(s): Adams Discussion Led By: A.S.D. Chair Adams 12/17/2018 Notify: Heather Williams, Tri-State Transportation, Inc.

G-2018-36 Attachment:

D.

RESOLUTION C-2018-42 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Ratifying, Confirming, Authorizing and Approving an Agreement Between the City of Evansville and Fraternal Order of Police Evansville Lodge No. 73 Inc. January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021 Sponsor(s): Elpers Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver 12/17/2018 Notify: George Fithian, Administrative Services

C-2018-42 Attachment:

E.	ORDINANCE R-2018-26 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 433 Enlow Avenue Petitioner: Aletheia Properties, LLC Owner: Aletheia Properties, LLC Requested Change: R2 to R3 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Michael Rivas,

R-2018-26 Attachment:

F.	ORDINANCE R-2018-29 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1841 Buchanan Road Petitioner: Nora Elaine Roberts Owner: Nora Elaine Roberts Requested Change: M2 to R2 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Nora Elaine Roberts

R-2018-29 Attachment:

G.

ORDINANCE R-2018-30 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 612-614 Line Street, 300-310 E. Mulberry Street and 611-619 S. Governor Street Petitioner: Community Action Program of Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Inc. Owner: Community Action Program of Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Inc. Requested Change: C2 to R3 Ward: 4 Robinson Representative: Bret Sermersheim, Morley Corp.

R-2018-30 Attachment:

A.	THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, January, 14, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.

B.	SILAS MATCHEM, PROMISE ZONE DIRECTOR

C.	BOARD & COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

D.	2019 YOUTH GRANT APPLICATIONS will be available beginning January 1, 2019 online at www.evansville.in.gov/youthgrants or during regular office hours in the City Clerk’s Office in room 314 of the Civic Center.  Application deadline is 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 15, 2019.

E.	ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS