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Bike Share Kicks Off at Ivy Tech Community College

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New Upgrade Bike Share Location at Ivy Tech Community College

Noon, Oct. 9

Evansville Trails Coalition Upgrade Bike Share Location

Corner of Colonial and First Avenues, immediately adjacent to Ivy Tech to the north.

Background:  Ivy Tech Community College Evansville Campus is the newest location for the Evansville Trails Coalition Upgrade Bike Share Program.

A celebration of the opening of this location, on the corner Colonial Avenue and First Avenue, adjacent to the Ivy Tech campus, is planned for noon on Tuesday, Oct. 9. The community is invited to attend. Refreshments and a limited supply of free passes will be provided.

Ivy Tech Chancellor Jonathan Weinzapfel said he is pleased to have Ivy Tech sponsor this location. “We want our students and the public to have access to this transportation option,” Weinzapfel said. “Not only is it easily accessible on the corner of First Avenue at our campus, but it also provides a healthy and less costly alternative to traveling around Evansville.”

 

To use the bikes, interested individuals need to Download the Zagster app and join the Upgrade Bike Share. Full information is available at bike.zagster.com/upgrade

 

  1. Find the bike number and enter it into the Zagster app to get an unlock code
  2. Enter the unlock code into the on-bike keypad.
  3. Use the bike as needed for $3 an hour. (monthly, annual, and annual student memberships available)
  4. Return the bike at the nearest Upgrade Zagster station.
  5. Lock the bike and place the docking cable into the port and tap “end ride” into the Zagster app.
  6. There are also options available to text message to ride the bike.

 

Since the Evansville Trails Coalition launched the program in 2016, the Upgrade Bike Share Program ridership has climbed steadily to more than 7,000 rides, with more than 3000 active members.

 

With this new location, Evansville now has eight bike locations: Ivy Tech, Evansville Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Haynie’s Corner, downtown YMCA, Franklin Street West Library, North Main Street, University of Evansville and Deaconess Sports Park.

 

 

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Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/recent-booking-records

“READERS FORUM” OCTOBER 8, 2018

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We hope that today’s “READERS FORUM” 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? WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY? 

WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?

Todays“Readers Poll” question is:  Do you feel that the City of Evansville is having serious cash flow problems?

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We understand that sometimes people don’t always agree and discussions may become a little heated.  The use of offensive language, insults against commenters will not be tolerated and will be removed from our site.

 

EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

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City Council Meeting on October 8, 2018, in the Civic Center at 5:30 P.M.
 

AGENDA

I. INTRODUCTION

 

Agenda Attachment:
II. APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDA

 

Memo Attachment:
III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA:  FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE F-2018-21 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 10/8/2018 Notify: Kelley Coures, Department of Metropolitan Development
F-2018-21 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2018-22 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 10/8/2018 Notify: Kelley Coures, Department of Metropolitan Development
F-2018-22 Attachment:
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

VII. REGULAR AGENDA:  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE G-2018-24 An Ordinance Vacating the 12’ Alleys Lying Within Block Three (3) of the McInnerny Enlargement to the City of Evansville, Indiana Sponsor(s): Robinson Discussion Led By: Public Works Chair Mosby 10/8/2018 Notify: Krista Lockyear, Lockyear Law, LLC
G-2018-24 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE G-2018-25 An Ordinance to Vacate Certain Public Ways Within the City of Evansville, Indiana Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 6 South, Range 10 West of the 2nd PM lying in Knight Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, Part of Lot 1 in Schreeder Place and Part of a 15 Foot Wide Alley Lying South of Lots 1 through 4 and North of Lot 62 in Schreeder Place Sponsor(s): Mosby Discussion Led By: Public Works Chair Mosby 10/8/2018 Notify: Craig Miller, Levere Building Corporation of Evansville, Indiana
G-2018-25 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE F-2018-19 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): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver 10/8/2018 Notify: Russ Lloyd, Jr., City Controller
F-2018-19 Attachment:
F-2018-19 Amended Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE F-2018-20 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana, Approving Bonds of the Vanderburgh County Redevelopment District Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver 10/8/2018 Notify: Joshua Claybourn, City Council Attorney
F-2018-20 Attachment:
E. ORDINANCE G-2018-23 An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries of Every Appointive Officer, Employee, Deputy, Assistant, Departmental and Institutional Head of the City of Evansville and the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Levee Authority for the Year 2019 and Establishing Salary Administration Procedures Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver                          10/8/2018 Notify: Russ Lloyd, Jr., City Controller
G-2018-23 Attachment:
F. ORDINANCE F-2018-18 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana Fixing the Salaries of Elected Officials for the City of Evansville, Indiana for the Year 2019 Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver 10/8/2018 Notify: Russ Lloyd, Jr., City Controller
F-2018-18 Attachment:
G. ORDINANCE F-2018-16 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana Appropriating Monies for the Purpose of Defraying the Expenditures of Evansville-Vanderburgh Levee Authority District for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2019 Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver 10/8/2018 Notify: Russ Lloyd, Jr., City Controller
F-2018-16 Attachment:
H. ORDINANCE F-2018-17 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Approving and Adopting the 2019 Budget for the Port Authority of Evansville Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver 10/8/2018 Notify: Russ Lloyd, Jr., City Controller
F-2018-17 Attachment:
I. ORDINANCE F-2018-15 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana Appropriating Monies for the Purpose of Defraying the Expenditures of Departments of the City Government for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2019 Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver 10/8/2018 Notify: Russ Lloyd, Jr., City Controller
F-2018-15 Attachment:
VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET

 

A. RESOLUTION C-2018-31 A Confirming Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Declaring an Economic Revitalization Area for Property Tax Phase-in for the Construction of Real Property at 6818 Interchange North Road Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver 10/8/2018 Notify: Andrea Lendy, Growth Alliance
C-2018-31 Attachment:
IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, October 22, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
B. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

XI. ADJOURNMENT

Pro-Life Supporters Have New Sense Of Optimism

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Pro-Life Supporters Have New Sense Of Optimism

OCTOBER 7TH, 2018  MEGAN DIVENTI EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

Pro-Life supporters gather for an annual event in Evansville, but there is a new sense of optimism this year. Each year Right To Life holds its Life Chain, a silent prayer vigil to protect life and oppose abortion.
However, this year the group hopes its battle might be about to pay off.  “Our mission is to protect all human life from conception to natural death and we are here to let young moms who are facing a crisis pregnancy know they are not alone,” says Mary Ellen Van Dyke, Executive Director of Right to Life of Southwest Indiana.
The vigil comes less than a day after the Senate confirmed Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the nations highest court by a count of 50 to 48. When asked if they are optimistic about the possibility of Roe versus Wade being overturned,
“Oh absolutely we do,” says Van Dyke. “Roe versus Wade was a poorly decided decision.”

Over a hundred Life Chain attendees lined Green River Road with signs in support of life. Many pro-life supporters say Kavanaugh could be the voice for change.

“We of course support Brett Kavanaugh, but we want to be able to have this, the voice of the nation approve that,” says Sean Boiles, Life Chain attendee. “I think that was stated loud and clear. There’s also opposition to that, but on our side we’re here to support life and if we have a voice out there to be able to speak up for life, then we are supporting that.”

Meanwhile others say they are more optimistic now, but change doesn’t always happen quickly.

“As both sayings go, it takes more than one voice,” says Raymond Schaefer, Life Chain attendee. “I mean I’m afraid, it would be great if Kavanaugh could be the voice to do it, but you know it don’t happen that quick. You know it’s gonna be a long process.”

It has been 45 years since the decision of Roe versus Wade. When asked if their battle with the decision will finally pay off,

“We don’t know when and we don’t know how and we don’t know how long,” says Van Dyke. “But we do know we will win in the end because the killing of anyone is wrong. No matter the place, the size, or the age of the person.”

According to Indiana law, abortions are only allowed to be performed by a doctor in the first trimester of a pregnancy based on the woman doctor. After viability, an abortion is only permitted in Indiana to protect the health of the mother and must be performed in a hospital.

Fighting Prejudice and Discrimination: One State Leader

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Fighting Prejudice and Discrimination: One State Leader
written by Gail Riecken, City-County Observer Statehouse Editor 
State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Jennifer McCormick held a press event recently to talk about her plans for 2019. She made surprising announcements, one which made the headlines.
Noting the trauma LGBTQ students can face in school, including being rejected by a school, McCormick said she cares for her students and wants to help them. She announced this regarding school voucher awards ( theStatehousefile, Oct 2):
“This is one that we feel is very important,” McCormick said. “We don’t think any school that takes public dollars should be excluding any of our kids.”
What a groundbreaking statement from her in her position; I am disappointed she isn’t running again. Her elected position’s support for LGBTQ students could help improve the school environment for LGBTQ students throughout Indiana, even when there is no prejudice against LGBTQ students attending a certain school, which brings up EVSC.
I don’t know what the circumstances are in our EVSC school environment, but Wally Paynter does. He gave an impassioned speech at an NAACP press event this August.
Paynter said he had been repeatedly denied an audience with the EVSC Superintendent to discuss LGBTQ issues. He praised school principals, who were trying to support LGBTQ students, and as he said wanted support from their Superintendent.
Although Paynter’s plea was a small part of the NAACP press event, as with McCormick’s announcement about LGBTQ students in her 2019 plans, the topic of discrimination and prejudice reminded me of where our country was when the Fair Housing Act was passed in 1968. There was a great deal of unrest in our country at that time.
Although we are certainly not at the place we were in the sixties, we should have learned something about the extreme cost to society of discrimination and denial of cultural problems by our leadership when we don’t do something positive to address them.
You know I am including the country’s divisiveness over the present Supreme Court appointment. At least President Lyndon B. Johnson had the right attitude back then. He addressed discrimination and prejudice positively with the Fair Housing Act. Today, we have a President spitting out derogatory remarks about women who report sexual assault.
This year is the 50th Anniversary of that landmark legislation, the Fair Housing Act of 1968. We have come a long way in the fight for equality and fairness, but we still aren’t there for everyone.
Whether it is LGBTQ rights or respecting women, let’s pray we have leadership in Indiana and in the White House that understands the importance of addressing positively those issue of prejudice and discrimination.

Justices: No Rights Advisement Needed Before Drug Exam

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Katie Stancombe for www.theindianalawyer.com

The Indiana Supreme Court reinstated a woman’s conviction that the Indiana Court of Appeals had vacated because she did not receive an advisement of her rights before police administered a drug recognition exam after a traffic stop.

In January 2016, Monica Dycus was stopped by police after allegedly following her ex-boyfriend by car. During the stop, officers noticed the smell of marijuana on Dycus’ breath and she admitted that she had smoked marijuana “about an hour” earlier.

Dycus consented to a drug recognition exam and cooperated with a variety of measurements and observations that were assessed in a seven-category evaluation matrix, known as a “drug symptom matrix.” After entering all observations and results of Dycus’s DRE into the matrix, officers determined that Dycus was under the influence of marijuana.

Her blood was drawn by consent and sent for testing out-of-state. Results found her blood tested positive for Delta-9 THC, an active metabolite of marijuana with psychoactive effects. Dycus was charged with Class A misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

At trial, Dycus objected to the admission of evidence regarding the DRE and that the admission of the chain of custody forms and shipping documents for her blood samples violated her constitutional right to confrontation. The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed Dycus’s conviction when it held that without an advisement of rights, evidence obtained through a DRE is inadmissible. But the Indiana Supreme Court vacated that decision in Monica Dycus v. State of Indiana, 18S-CR-488.

The high court found that under Pirtle v. State, (1975) 263 Ind. 16, 323 N.E.2d 634, such advisements are not required to obtain valid consent to a DRE from a person in custody, and that evidence obtained from the exam was admissible.

“Although our holding in Pirtle is the foundation for requiring that persons in custody be advised of their right to consult with counsel prior to consent, Pirtle, on its own, does not resolve our inquiry,” Justice Steven David wrote. “After all, Pirtle involved only the search of an apartment; searches can range widely in breadth and scope.”

Justices noted that thus far, the Pirtle requirement has been understood to only apply to searches of homes and vehicles. Field sobriety tests, chemical breath tests, blood draws, and cheek swabs have all been found to be searches not requiring an additional advisement of rights prior to consent. Now, neither is are DREs.

“None of the components of a DRE, either individually or cumulatively, have a strong likelihood of uncovering inculpatory evidence of something other than what caused officers to conduct the DRE in the first place. Each component of the exam — the use of the oral thermometer, the examination of the mouth and nasal cavity, the check for the person’s blood pressure — is narrow in scope,” David concluded. “By conducting the DRE, officers were only going to find evidence of Dycus’s intoxication — nothing more. We find that a DRE is specific enough to eliminate the risk of involuntary consent. No additional advisement is needed before a person in custody consents to a DRE.”

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