IS IT TRUE AUGUST 27, 2018
We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUEâ€Â 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 last week we were told that the office building that housed the Jacobville Neighborhood Association on North Main Street is now vacant and is on the market to be sold by Woodruff Commercial Realty?  …wasn’t it a couple years ago that the Jacobville Neighborhood Association promoted the $18 million dollar street, bike path and sidewalk renovation project on North Main street?  …didn’t this organization state if the city agrees to do this project it would attract many new businesses to locate on North Main street?  …we wonder where did the Jacobville Neighborhood Association move their office?
IS IT TRUE we are hearing that the Mayor is quietly considering building a new $28 million Aqua Center at Garvin Park?  …we are told that once this facility is built the Mayor may also be entertaining the idea of offering the Evansville YMCA an opportunity to manage this new facility?
IS IT TRUE that “100 Men, Who Cook” raised $226,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Evansville over the weekend? …over 1,000 people attended this annual event that was put on by local chefs, volunteers, donors and supporters attended this worthy community event? …that employees at Old National Bank did a phenomenal job in planning this event?
IS IT TRUE we would like to give five (5) cheers to the “!00 Men, Who Cook” for doing a  phenomenal job in help raising a whopping $226,000 for the young men and women who participate in the character building programs offered by the Evansville Boys and Girls Club of Evansville? … we would like to give special thanks to Boys and Girls Club President, Ben Shoulders, Ron Ryan, Executive Director, and the entire Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors for doing a first-class job in also helping to promote this outstanding community event?
IS IT TRUE we are pleased to hear that the Vanderburgh County Commissioners recently passed a resolution stating they opposed INDOT’s draft of the Lloyd Expressway Corridor Management Plan and the U.S. Highway 41 Corridor Plan?
IS IT TRUE that the Evansville City Council did exactly as the City-County Observer predicted and voted to plunk down $2.7 million taxpayer dollars to move the LST from Marina Pointe to the old casino boat site? …we are surprised that only one (1) City Council member questioned whos going to pay to dismantle the LST dock once the boat leaves Marina Pointe? … we commended Missy Mosby for voting “no” on this issue until someone answers her question concerning the costs in dismantling the old LST boat dock at Marine Pointe?  …as of today, Ms. Mosby hasn’t received an answer to the question concerning whos going to pay to dismantle the LST dock once the boat leaves Marina Pointe?
IS IT TRUE we are told that D’Angelo Tayor will be running as a 2nd Ward candidate in next years Democratic primary? …he recently announced that he will be having a political fundraiser on Sept 1, 2018?
IS IT TRUE we are told that Natalie Robertson Rascher the Director of Talent and Human Resources for the Kemper CPA Group LLP will be running for the 2nd Ward City Council seat as a Republican in next years city election?
IS IT TRUE we are hearing that the current Director of the City of Evansville Buiding Inspector office will be retiring soon and intends to run for the At-Large City Council seat as a Republican?
Todays“Readers Poll†question is: Do you feel when President Trump endorses Mike Braun for the US Senate it will enhance his chances of being elected?
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA, AUGUST 27, 2018
AUGUST 27, 2018 at 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
| I. | INTRODUCTION |
| II. | APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDA |
8-13-2018 Memo Attachment:
| III. | REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
| IV. | SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY |
| V. | CONSENT AGENDA:Â FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE G-2018-21 An Ordinance to Vacate Certain Public Ways or Public Places within the City of Evansville, Indiana, Commonly known as Alleys Lying in the Block Bound by 2nd, 3rd, Vine and Sycamore Streets Sponsor(s): Robinson Discussion Led By: Public Works Chair Mosby 9/10/2018 G-2018-21 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE R-2018-23 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 96 N Barker Avenue Petitioner: Aaron Kendall Owner: 3119 LLC. Requested Change: R2 to C4 w/ UDC Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: James Morley, Morley Corp. R-2018-23 Attachment:
| VI. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| VII. | REGULAR AGENDA:Â SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE G-2018-20 An Ordinance to Vacate Certain Public Ways or Public Places within the City of Evansville, Indiana, Commonly Known as All that Alley Being Approximately Fourteen (14) Feet in Width and Located South of Washington Street, North of Adams Avenue, East of S. Bedford Avenue and West of S. Grand Avenue, in the City of Evansville, Indiana Sponsor(s): Robinson Discussion Led By: Public Works Chair Mosby 8/27/2018 G-2018-20 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2018-14 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 8/27/2018 F-2018-14 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2018-08 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1118 E. Riverside Drive Petitioner: Jose Carmona Owner: JCM&E Properties, LLC Requested Change: C4 to M1 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Jose Carmona R-2018-08 Attachment:
| VIII. | RESOLUTION DOCKET |
A. RESOLUTION C-2018-23 A Resolution Memorializing Matthew Schadler’s 1600 Meter State Championship in Track and Field Sponsor(s): Brinkmeyer Notify: Joshua Claybourn, City Council Attorney C-2018-23 Attachment:
| IX. | MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS |
A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, September 10, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
B. CITY BUDGET HEARINGS are scheduled at 3:30 p.m., Monday, August 27 – Thursday August 30 in Room 301.
C. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
| X. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| XI. | ADJOURNMENT |
Highland Challenger Baseball Makes Memories at Little League World Series
Highland Challenger Baseball Makes Memories at Little League World Series
AUGUST 25TH, 2018 
JOJO GENTRY EVANSVILLE, INDIANA, SPORTS
Sports Anchor/Reporter Nick Ruffolo is out east airing exclusive coverage on-air and online of the team’s adventures.
Some of the players were awake before sunrise Saturday, unable to sleep because of the excitement surrounding the team’s exhibition game against Hazleton Challenger.
Once the game began, there were smiles aplenty from both teams as the players made memories that will last a lifetime.
Highland Challenger returns to the Tri-State Sunday and Nick Ruffolo will have coverage of the team’s homecoming online and on-air during 44News at 9 and 10 p.m.
Governor’s School Safety Report Calls For More Mental Health Resources
Governor’s School Safety Report Calls For More Mental Health Resources
Staff Report
TheStatehouseFile.com
INDIANAPOLIS—Gov. Eric Holcomb has released a study on school safety that recommends regular active shooting drills and boosting mental health spending to identify troubled students and enhance services available.
“Ensuring every one of our students has a safe place to learn and grow is of the utmost importance,†Holcomb said in a statement when he released the report Friday. “This assessment is an important step toward helping our schools be better prepared for the unknown.â€
The report, prepared over the past several months in the aftermath of the Parkland, Florida, and Noblesville shootings, has 18 recommendations organized around mental health services, tools and training, and policy changes.
Holcomb said he will immediately take steps to implement some of the recommendations:
- The Department of Homeland Security will start the process to create an Indiana school safety hub that will put all resources in a single online location for schools and parents. The safety hub would include mass notification capabilities and virtual training resources.
- The state police will set up and develop an anonymous tip line so individuals can anonymously report crimes, suspicious or drug activities, acts of violence or anything else that might pose a threat to a school.
- The integrate public safety commission will develop a self-evaluation tool so they know whether their communication systems are effective.
- The state budget agency will determine how much the recommendations will cost and how they can be funded, whether through existing programs or other local, state or federal resources.
In addition to active shooter drills in schools and enhancing mental health services, the report also recommended:
- Increasing funding flexibility for local law enforcement presence in schools;
- Identifying and implementing a universal mental health screening tool for schools to use;
- And creating funding flexibility for school safety grants.
Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, Sen. Rodric Bray, R-Martinsville, who is president pro tem-elect of the Senate, and House Minority Leader Terry Goodin, D-Austin, all expressed their willingness to work with the governor on measures to improve school safety.
A team of state leaders and subject matter experts from across the state conducted in-person and phone interviews, online surveys, and community forums to gather feedback for the report. More than 400 responses were collected from school administrators, educators, first responders, public safety officials and others.
The report was compiled by a working group formed by Indiana Department of Homeland Security Director Bryan Langley, in conjunction with David Woodward, the Indiana Department of Education’s Director of School Building Physical Security and Safety.
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Nominations Now Open for EVSC Hall of Fame
Know someone who has made a significant difference in his/her community? Nominate that individual for the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s 2018 EVSC Hall of Fame, sponsored by the EVSC Foundation.
The EVSC Hall of Fame honors distinguished EVSC alumni who exemplify outstanding achievement in their life’s work and also honors non-EVSC alumni who have made a positive impact on public education in the greater community. The Hall of Fame is intended to inspire EVSC students to seek excellence in their own education and careers and is intended to emphasize the importance of service to the community.
The deadline for accepting nominations for the 2018 Class of the Hall of Fame will be October 1, 2018. Honorees will be announced in October and a gala ceremony honoring the inductees will take place in March.
Nominations may be made by going to: www.evscschools.com/halloffame and filling out the online nomination form. Individuals also can pick up a form at the EVSC Administration Building, located at 951 Walnut Street. Forms are due by October 1 to the EVSC Foundation, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713.
The EVSC Hall of Fame is held biennially. To see a complete list of past recipients, visit www.evscschools.com/halloffame
IndyCar Awarded $3.9M For Scrubbed Boston Races
Dave Stafford for www.theindianalawyer.com
A race organizer’s failure to bring promised IndyCar Boston Grand Prix Labor Day weekend races to the finish line has resulted in an award of nearly $4 million in damages to the Indianapolis-based open-wheel racing series, but it’s unclear how much IndyCar may be able to recoup from bankrupt promoters.
Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on Tuesday awarded IndyCar damages of $3,926,795.48 after issuing a default judgment against defendant John Casey, who did not respond to the lawsuit. Pratt previously ruled in federal court in Indianapolis that Casey, who had signed a contract as a guarantor for the races, was liable for sanction fees for 2016 and 2017 races in Boston that were canceled.
Casey was an organizer of Boston Grand Prix LLC, which in May 2015 entered an agreement host an IndyCar road race on Boston city streets each Labor Day weekend from 2016 to 2020. But organizers called off the event in April 2016, prompting the IndyCar suit. The series also was forced to refund $925,000 of more than $2 million in race ticket sales after Boston GP filed for bankruptcy in July 2016.
Pratt awarded IndyCar nearly all the damages it sought in its complaint against Casey for breach of contract and fraudulent misrepresentation. “Because the Boston Race was cancelled due to a relationship gone wrong between Boston GP and the City of Boston, Boston GP breached due to non-performance. At that time, Casey’s obligations under the Guaranty became due and his failure to compensate IndyCar resulted in his breach of his obligations thereunder. IndyCar has suffered damages as a result of Casey’s breach.â€
The court determined that in addition to breach, Casey fraudulently and knowingly misrepresented his net worth, and IndyCar was damaged because it relied on his representations in entering the contracts for the Boston races.
IndyCar claimed losses of $4.2 million from the cancelled Boston races, and in the suit before Pratt sought damages of just under $4 million. Pratt declined, however, to award IndyCar damages for its claims of reputational harm, noting the planned Boston races were replaced on the schedule with a Labor Day weekend race at Watkins Glen, New York.
Meanwhile, Casey sued the city of Boston in Massachusetts state court in September 2017, seeking $15.5 million in damages. Online court records show that suit was dismissed last month.
ADOPT A PET
Ace is a 3-month-old male black kitten! He had a brother named Tinker who has already been adopted. And now of course, the little fuzzy black one is the last looking for a home. Ace’s adoption fee is $60 and includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, & more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 or www.vhslifesaver.org for details!
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