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City Council Meeting JULY 8, 2024

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City Council Meeting
JULY 8, 2024

5:30 P.M.

AGENDA

I. INTRODUCTION

 

07-08-2024 Agenda Attachment:
II. APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM

 

06-24-2024 Memo Attachment:
III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA:  FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE F-2024-09 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): Burton Discussion Led By:  Finance Chair Burton Discussion Date: 7/22/2024 Notify: Robert Gunter, Controller
F-2024-09 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE R-2024-23 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1314 N First Ave Owner: Dorsie Mark Gibson Requested Change:  C4 to C2 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Jason Gibson
R-2024-23 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2024-24 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 2116 & 2118 N 5th Ave Owner: SAMM Trucking Excavating, Inc Requested Change:  C1 & C4 w/ UDC to C4 w/ UDC Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Jenna Faulkner, SAMM Trucking & Excavating, Inc
R-2024-24 Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE R-2024-25 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1314, 1316, 1320 Cedar St Owner:SAMM Trucking Excavating, Inc Requested Change:  C4 & R2 to M1 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Jenna Faulkner, SAMM Trucking & Excavating, Inc
R-2024-25 Attachment:
E. ORDINANCE R-2024-26 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1906 S Evans Ave Owner:Tevin Woodruff Requested Change:  M2 to R1 Ward: 4 Burton Representative: Steven L. Bohleber, Law Offices of Steven L. Bohleber
R-2024-26 Attachment:
F. ORDINANCE R-2024-27 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 59-61, 65-67 and 69 Adams Ave Owner: SS&K, LLC Requested Change:  C4 w/ UDC to CO2w/ UDC Ward: 4 Burton Representative: Krista Lockyear, Stoll, Keenon, Ogden, PLLC
R-2024-27 Attachment:
G. ORDINANCE R-2024-28 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1501 N Green River Rd Owner:Business Buildings, LLC Requested Change:  M2 to M1 Ward: 1 Trockman Representative: Laura A Scott, Farmer, Scott, Ozete, Robinson & Schmitt, LLP
R-2024-28 Attachment:
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

VII. REGULAR AGENDA:  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE G-2024-05 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.02 (Health and Sanitation) of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Allen, Heronemus Discussion Led By:  ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 7/8/2024 Notify: Joshua Trockman, KDDK
G-2024-05 Attachment:
VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET

 

IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, July 22, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
B. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

XI. ADJOURNMENT

USDA Invests $5.2 Million in 17 Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Projects

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WASHINGTON, – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $5.2 million in 17 new grants that support urban agriculture and innovative production. Grant recipients, including Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest in Pennsylvania, will increase food production and access in economically distressed communities, provide job training and education, and allow partners to develop business plans and zoning proposals. These grants build on $46.8 million invested in 186 projects since 2020 and are part of USDA’s broad support for urban agriculture through its Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP).

“This grant program has continued to grow in popularity. We received over 620 applications this year, double from last year’s total and we are excited to support urban agriculture and innovative producers and improve access to healthy and nutritious food for local communities with this round of funding.” said Denise Coleman, State Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Pennsylvania. “These projects support communities by growing fresh, healthy food, providing jobs and increasing access to healthy food in areas where grocery stores are scarce.”

Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants 

The Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) competitive grants program supports a wide range of activities through grants that include planning and implementation activities. Planning activities initiate or expand efforts of farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools and other stakeholders in urban areas and suburbs, while implementation activities accelerate existing and emerging models of urban, indoor and other agricultural practices that serve farmers and communities.

Selected project in Pennsylvania includes Tree Pittsburgh Nursery which plans to establish new orchards in communities struggling with urban blight and poor soil quality in vacant lots designated for gardens, aiming to alleviate food deserts.  The objective of this specific project is to make disease-resistant hardy fruit and nut nursery stock affordable and available to the local orchards, community garden and disadvantaged residents in Pittsburgh, PA.

In total, 17 projects were funded in 13 states. For a complete list of grant recipients and project summaries, visit usda.gov/urban. 

Interactive Movie Time: The Bad Guys | July 10

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Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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THE LINK OF THE Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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Ashley Nels Appointed UE Registrar and Head of Academic Advising and Retention

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EVANSVILLE, IND. (07/06/2024) The University of Evansville (UE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley Nels as the new Registrar and Head of Academic Advising and Retention, effective July 8, 2024. Nels will be succeeding Keely Cutts, who has accepted a new position out of state.

Nels has been an invaluable member of the UE community, serving as the Associate Registrar since January 2021. Prior to that, she held the position of Assistant Registrar from August 2017 and began her career at UE in January 2016 as an Admission Counselor. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History and a Master of Science in Leadership from the University of Evansville.

“I am excited for Ashley to continue her journey at UE in this expanded role,” said Mary P. Kessler, Interim Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost. “Her dedication and leadership will undoubtedly enhance the operations of both the Registrar’s Office and our Academic Advising and Retention efforts. I am confident that she will continue to contribute positively to the student experience and student success.”

The University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university located in the southwestern region of Indiana. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for its rich tradition of innovative, academic excellence and vibrant campus community of changemakers.

 

USI selects Ramirez as next baseball coach Former Lenoir-Rhyne, UIS coach to lead Eagles

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Southern Indiana announced the hiring of Chris Ramirez as the sixth head baseball coach in the history of the 54 year-old program.

“I am very excited for the opportunity to lead the USI baseball program,” said Ramirez. “The Screaming Eagles have had a rich tradition and history of success, which I look forward to building upon. Our plan is to win championships in the Ohio Valley Conference and compete in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. I can’t wait to get to know our current players and get to work”.

Ramirez has a 351-202-1 record as a head coach in 11 seasons, including three NCAA II Tournament appearances and being named NCBWA National Coach of the Year in 2018. He led Lenoir-Rhyne University to the programs most successful five-seasons in program history with a 152-80 record, reaching the NCAA post-season in 2022.  He also posted a record of 199-122-1 in six years at the University of Illinois Springfield, earning trips the NCAA II Tournament in 2018 and 2019.

“We had incredible interest in this position as many coaches feel the same as we do that USI can win championships and make NCAA regionals when eligible,” said USI Director of Athletics Jon Mark Hall. “USI had interest from head and assistant coaches from Power 4 programs, mid-majors, and programs coming off regional appearances, along with interest from high level D2, D3, NAIA and JUCO programs.

“We landed on Chris because he is a winner and, like USI, earned his success through hard work,” continued Hall. “He has a blue collar, hard-working mentality that will fit right in with our athletic department and the University.”

Ramirez directed the UIS Prairie Stars into the NCAA II Midwest Regional for the first time in program history in 2018 with a 47-9 record and a Great Lakes Valley Conference regular season championship with a 23-1 conference mark.  The Stars and Ramirez followed up with a Midwest Super Regional appearance in 2019 after posting a 41-17 record and a 21-12 GLVC mark.

The UIS program was ranked as high as third and fourth in the nation in both 2018 and 2019, leading the nation in both home runs and slugging percentage.

After moving on to Lenoir-Rhyne, Ramirez built the Bears into a regional contender in 2022 following a 46-13 campaign that included a 17-7 record in the South Atlantic Conference and tournament Championship. The Bears, who had four wins over teams ranked number one in the nation in 2022, finished ranked as high as 11th nationally and finished the year 15th. The 2022 pitching staff set a new NCAA II record for single season strikeouts with 647 on the year. The Bears also reached a program best in 2023 when they were ranked seventh nationally.

Ramirez served as a Division I assistant coach for six seasons at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi before taking the top spots at UIS and Lenior-Rhyne.

As a student athlete, Ramirez was a two-time All-Conference centerfielder and closer at Kirkwood Community College before earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration from High Point University. He played two seasons for High Point and earned Big South All-Academic honor in 2005.

The Iowa native was born and raised in Fort Madison and won a state championship in 2000.

Ramirez and his wife, Lindsay, have three children; Layla, Mia and Stryker.

Ramirez takes over a USI baseball program which was 27-32 overall, 14-13 in Ohio Valley Conference, and placed third in the league’s post-season tournament during its second year of Division I action. USI’s 27 wins last spring were an improvement of 10 victories over its inaugural season with OVC and Division I.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

 FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

Phillips drives in four as Otters win middle game

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Evansville Otters bounced back with a 5-0 win on Saturday night to even the series against the New England Knockouts at Bosse Field.

Pitching dominated throughout the game for the Otters (20-30) as they picked up their second shutout of the year.

Casey Delgado started the game and went three innings while striking out four. Although it was a short day, he worked hard to limit his pitch count and the Knockouts (14-35) offensive production.

Out of the bullpen, Ryan Wiltse (1-0) picked up his first win of the season, pitching in three quality innings with two strikeouts. Following him, Jon Beymer struck out four in two frames of work, while Grif Hughes added another pair of punchouts in the ninth inning, totaling 12 as a staff.

Taking a hard-luck loss was Anderson Comas (0-1), as he went six innings and allowed two runs.

The first three frames were quiet, with both pitchers mowing down the opposition. The scoreless game was broken in the fourth, as Dakota Phillips launched his third homer in as many games over the right-center wall to make it 1-0. His at-bat also broke up a no-hitter from Comas.

In the fifth inning, Delvin Zinn led off with a double, then scored on a throwing mistake from the Knockouts.

The final runs came in the seventh. With the bases-loaded and two outs, Phillips picked up his second hit of the game with a bases-clearing double to the right-center gap.

While the Otters were outhit 6-5, timely at-bats made the difference. Phillips reached in all four of his plate appearances, garnering a pair of walks to go along with his two knocks. Chalking up his second multi-hit game of the year, Zinn went two-for-three with a double and a walk.

Set up for another rubber match, the Otters look to end their final home game before the All-Star break on a high note in the series finale against the Knockouts. The first pitch is scheduled for 5:05 p.m. CT. Coverage is available on the Otters Digital Network and FloBaseball.

Attorney General Todd Rokita issues statement on Supreme Court giving Trump presidential immunity for official actions while in office

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Attorney General Todd Rokita today issued the following statement:

Ju;y 5, 2024

“As Indiana’s attorney general, I was proud to advocate in an 18-state brief for the result we saw today — the US Supreme Court’s decision that former presidents such as Donald Trump have immunity for official acts taken while in office.

“The Left has made an art form out of weaponizing our judicial institutions against their political adversaries, but no matter which side does it, that kind of manipulation is wrong and dangerous to our republic.

“With this ruling, the court took strong and necessary action to protect ALL American presidents from partisan political prosecutions pertaining to conduct involving their official actions.”

Learn more about READI 2.0 priorities and ask questions

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Learn more about READI 2.0 priorities and ask questions

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (July 7,  2024) – The Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) in partnership with the Southwest Indiana Regional Development Authority announces the ‘READI 2.0 Roadshow’ presentation throughout E-REP’s four-county footprint. E-REP officials will present the key performance indicators and regional acceleration tactics to drive economic and community development in the Evansville Region.

Each location will have an identical presentation and a time for questions and answers with E-REP staff. Questions and answers from each meeting will then be posted online at www.evansvilleregion.com/readi.

“READI 2.0 is a powerful tool that encourages public and private partnerships to drive new and sustainable economic growth,” said Josh Armstrong, Chief Economic Development Officer at E-REP, “This innovative program by Governor Holcomb is transforming the way we approach regional development, paving the way for a more prosperous and equitable future.”

READI 2.0 Roadshow & Information:

  • July 9, 2024: City of Evansville
    •  Innovation Pointe Media Suite: 318 Main St. Evansville, IN
    • 8:00am – 9:00 am
  • July 9, 2024: Vanderburgh County
    • USI Business and Engineering Room BE0035: 8600 University Blvd. Evansville, IN
    • 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • July 11, 2024: Warrick County
    • Ohio Township Trustee Office: 3433 Libbert Rd. Newburgh, IN
    • 8:00am – 9:00am
  • July 11, 2024: Gibson County
    • The HUB 127: 127 Hart St. Princeton, IN
    • 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • July 12, 2024: Posey County
    • Country Mark Innovation Center: 401 Plaza Dr. Mt. Vernon, IN
    • 8:00 am – 9:00 am

E-REP and the Regional Development Authority (RDA) will lead the application process alongside strategic partners to further enable the region’s TALENT EVV community vision. E-REP will share READI 2.0 updates and opportunities to the region and encourage all interested parties to visit the E-REP website to sign up for READI email updates.

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