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Governor Signs Bill that Holds Habitual Offenders Fully Accountable for Out of State Criminal History

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Indiana Prosecutors applauded the signing today by Governor Eric Holcomb of HB 1033, a bill that allows courts to consider the full weight of out of state convictions for murder and other high level felonies in sentencing for habitual offenders. The bill was sponsored in the Indiana House by Reps. Thomas Washburne and Ryan Dvorak. Senate sponsors were Sens. Eric Koch and Joseph Zakas.

Hancock County Prosecutor Brent Eaton said, “I am grateful that IPAC could work with the General Assembly and Governor Holcomb to enact this change in the law which will help prosecutors around the State of Indiana hold repeat felony offenders accountable.  This change will help prosecutors to keep our communities safe by giving us a tool we can use to seek enhanced sentences when we encounter defendants whose criminal history extends outside of Indiana.”

Hendricks County Prosecutor Patricia Baldwin thanked Governor Holcomb for his support, as well as the bill’s House authors and Senate sponsors, and said, “This bill makes clear when we can use prior convictions for murder and other violent offenses to appropriately sentence repeat offenders when their prior criminal activity was out of state.”

AG Curtis Hill leads 15-state coalition seeking dismissal of lawsuit against energy and manufacturing companies

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Attorney General Curtis Hill announced today that Indiana is leading a 15-state coalition in support of a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the cities of San Francisco and Oakland against various energy and manufacturing companies. Indiana is joined by Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming in the amicus brief.

Attorney General Hill issued the following statement regarding the matter:

“California localities cannot dictate national energy policy or curb economic activity that occurs outside California. Unfortunately, we have seen a trend of certain states drifting farther and farther away from real America. This is just the most recent example.

“We will let our amicus brief speak for itself at the courthouse. However, this matter should be dismissed because the suit filed by California municipalities is not about the law; rather, it is about circumventing separations of power and using California judges as the arbiters of national energy policy. New York City and various Colorado municipalities have filed copycat actions.

“While today California cities sue energy manufacturers to make up for massive deficits, tomorrow we could see suits against other job creators.

“Our amicus brief should send a loud message that the rest of the nation will not stand idle while California tries to become its own regulatory empire.”

Attached, see the amicus brief filed April 19.

Aces Baseball falls in rubber match with Valparaiso

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The University of Evansville had a chance to take their first Missouri Valley Conference series of the season Sunday afternoon at Braun Stadium. However, Valparaiso had a similar idea, and they managed to come away with 6-1 series-clinching victory.

Sophomore reliever Nathan Croner (0-2) was pressed into the start on the hill. However, the Crusaders cashed in a pair of runs on the southpaw and loaded up the bases before he could register the second out of the opening frame. Freshman Jace Burke, who pitched a sharp ninth inning in Saturday’s 9-8 win, earning a save, came in and put out the fire.

In the top of the second, Burke ran into similar problems, uncorking a wild pitch, allowing another Valparaiso run to tally, putting the Purple Aces in a 3-0 hole.

In the bottom of the frame, senior catcher Andrew Tanous launched his fourth home run of the season over the left field fence, drawing the Aces closer at 3-1.

However, that’s all the Evansville offense could muster, as Valparaiso starter Wes Gordon (1-4) combined with reliever Hayden Kissee to keep UE off the scoreboard the rest of the games, as UE fell, 6-1.

The loss drops the Aces to 7-26 and 1-8 in the MVC, while the Crusaders improved to 14-20 and 4-5 in league play.

Evansville is back in action Wednesday, as they play host to their crosstown rivals from the University of Southern Indiana. First pitch from Charles H. Braun Stadium is at 6 p.m.

Aces softball clinches series win over Valparaiso

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Aces take Sunday finale by 3-2 final

After jumping out to a 3-0 lead, the University of Evansville softball team was able to hang on for a 3-2 victory over Valparaiso in Sunday’s series finale.

UE (14-28, 7-12 MVC) starting pitcher Morgan Florey went the distance and struck out 15 Crusader (18-21, 5-12 MVC) batters.  The Purple Aces notched six hits on the day with two coming off the bat of freshman Toni Galas.

“We showed outstanding fight out of our ladies today! This team just never gives up,” Aces head coach Mat Mundell said.  “Morgan was just dominant in the circle today and was able to neutralize them all day.  We really did well this series, we have been so close all season and it is good to break through.”

Each team racked up hits in the opening three innings, but the Aces were the first to cross the plate, scoring three times in the top of the fourth.

With one out, Elyse Hickey reached on a Crusader error before advancing to second on a single by Mea Adams.  Alex Latoria was hit by a pitch to load the bases and bring up catcher Bailee Bostic.  She came through with a single to left field to bring home Hickey for the first run of the game.

Toni Galas was next for UE and singled up the middle to reload the bases and make it a 2-0 game.  Eryn Gould made it three RBI singles in a row as her infield single made it 3-0.  Following a pitching change, Valparaiso was able to record the final two outs to avoid further damage.

In the bottom of the frame, the Crusaders did their best to erase the UE lead.  Following a leadoff double, Valpo loaded the bases with no outs on a hit batter and a walk.  Morgan Florey never wavered in the circle and quickly regrouped to strike out the next three batters and keep the Crusaders off the board.

They were finally able to get through in the seventh with a pair of runs.  They had the tying run on second, but the 15thstrikeout of the day by Florey was the biggest as she clinched the 3-2 Evansville victory.

Next up, the Aces are home for four games this week.  UE welcomes Indiana State to Cooper Stadium on Tuesday for a 5 p.m. game before playing host to Southern Illinois next weekend in a 3-game set.

 

USI rallies to take series finale from Tampa, 6-3

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The University of Southern Indiana baseball team rallied to defeat the fourth-ranked University of Tampa, 6-3, Sunday afternoon at the USI Baseball Field to win the three-game series. USI watched its record go to 21-17 overall, while Tampa ends the game 32-7.

USI junior lefthander Chase Partain (Evansville, Indiana) led the way for the Eagles with the first complete game of his career. Partain (2-1) allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks, while striking out five.

The junior lefthander worked his way out of jams in the first three innings, allowing the three runs before setting down 11 of the final 13 Tampa hitters.

The Eagles and the Spartans plated a run in the opening frame with USI freshman centerfielder Bryce Krizan (Mt. Vernon, Indiana) scoring on a RBI-single by senior leftfieler Drake McNamara (Mt. Vernon, Indiana) to even the score, 1-1. Tampa got the lead with a run in the third and fourth to take a 3-1 lead and held the advantage until the bottom of the sixth.

USI evened the score, 3-3 in the sixth when senior rightfielder Buddy Johnson (Shelbyville, Kentucky) singled in sophomore second baseman Jacob Fleming (Evansville, Indiana) and McNamara.

The Eagles took their first lead of the game with a three-run eighth inning. Johnson struck again with a RBI-single to score McNamara for the 4-3 lead, while junior designated hitter Brodie Brown (Carmi, Illinois) sealed the victory with a two-run single  and a 6-3 margin.

Johnson led the Eagles at the plate with two hits and three RBIs, while Brown finished with the two RBIs in the eighth.

USI will be on the road for the next two games with visits to Kentucky Wesleyan College Tuesday for a 3 p.m. game and the University of Evansville Wednesday for a 6 p.m. start. The Eagles start their final homestand of the 2018 regular season next weekend, April 28-29, when they host McKendree University for a four-game GLVC series. Senior Day is April 29.

The final regular-season home game is May 1 when the University of Missouri-St. Louis visits USI for a 6 p.m. contest.

Daily Scriptures for the Week of April 23, 2018

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MONDAY
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” 1 Corinthians 13:4 NIV

TUESDAY
“It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, itkeeps no record of wrongs.”
1 Corinthians 13:5 NIV

WEDNESDAY
“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.” 1 Corinthians 13:6 NIV

THURSDAY
“It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” 1 Corinthians 13:7 NIV

FRIDAY
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”
1 John 4:7 NIV

SATURDAY
“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” 1 John 4:8 NIV

SUNDAY
“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”
1 John 4:10 NIV

Submitted to the City-County Observer by Karen Seltzer

IS IT TRUE APRIL 23, 2018

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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 its been rumored that the members of the Winnecke Administration and movers and shakers of the Evansville Signature School could be negotiating a deal that will allow the City Of Evansville to give full control of the Victory Theater to the Evansville Signature School?  …we are told if this happens Venueworks contract may be voided and full control of the management and marketing of the Victory Theater could be the responsibility of the Evansville Signature School?

IS IT TRUE we commend Evansville Courier and Press writer John Martin for providing their reader’s with informative and accurate articles concerning complex issues?  … it’s a recognized fact that both John Martin and Jon Web are the literary mainstays of the Evansville Courier and Press?

IS IT TRUE that the University of Southern Indiana just concluded a national search for the next President of this institution of higher learning?  … it’s obvious that this nationwide search wasted approximately $100,000 of taxpayers dollars in order to find the next President of USI? …the Chairman of the Board of USI Trustees told members of the press that “competitive advantage in the selection process was now irrelevant” right after announcing that the current Provost of USI Ron Rochon was selected as the next President of USI? …we considered the statement made by the Chairman of the Board of USI Trustees that the “competitive advantage in the selection process was now irrelevant” very interesting?  …we hear how the search for the new President of USI was conducted could be a hot topic for students taking ethics classes at the University in months to come?

IS IT TRUE the search for the new president of USI reminds us when the former Evansville Mayor Jonathon Weinzapfel announced that he will be conducting a national search for a new Evansville Fire Chief? …that former Evansville Mayor Weinzapfel alleged that the national search committee has recommended that he appoint a City Councilman and fireman to be his next Fire Chief?

IS IT TRUE that its obvious that former Evansville Mayor of Evansville and Trustees of Institutions of USI should look up the true definition and the purpose of a “National Search”?

IS IT TRUE that Tortious interference, also known as intentional interference with contractual relations, in the common law of torts, occurs when one person intentionally damages someone else’s contractual or business relationships with a third party causing economic harm?  …when individuals colluding with each other to get a third party to interfere with a legal going concern in a way that a business is damaged for the reason of enhancing the blissful existence of a small number of privileged people could be considered Tortious interference? 

IS IT TRUE we respectfully suggest that the elected and appointed public officials who are involved in styling the new City of Evansville noise ordinance should be extremely aware that breaking the Tortious interference liability laws will not be allowed by those being affected by this overreaching noise ordinance?  …it’s been alleged that numerous e-mails were sent out between Harbors Edge residents, elected and appointed public officials concerning the drafting of the proposed noise ordinance have gotten into the wrong hands? …we are told if this ordinance passes the affected parties may sue all those involved in drafting this overreaching ordinance for Tortious interference?  … we have been told that majority of the City Council members (at least 5) have already agreed to support this ill-advised noise ordinance at this evening City Council meeting?  …we find it interesting how our elected city officials skip around the “Sunshine Laws”?

IS IT TRUE that Mole #4 tells us that roughly 20 Vectren employees were observed in company time volunteering to help the City of Evansville arborist in an effort to plant 500 trees near the Oakhill Cemetary?…these trees were planted at the same location where Vectren is planning to build a 4 MegaWatt solar field?…we are now beginning to wonder if there is a day in the future when the same Vectren employees volunteer to do a Paul Bunyan imitation and cut those 500 trees down to make way for the solar panels?…planning is a necessary exercise to avoid making efforts that must be undone because the right-hand doesn’t know what the left hand is doing?

Todays “Readers Poll” question is: If the Republican primary for the 2nd District County Commission race was held today who would you vote for?

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AGENDA Of  EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL FOR APRIL 23, 2018

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AGENDA Of  EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 23, 2018 at 5:30 P.M.

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-2018-05 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 5/7/2018
F-2018-05 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2018-07 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 5/7/2018
F-2018-07 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2018-12 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 812 Lincoln Avenue Petitioner: Ruperto Burrows Owner: Ruperto Burrows Requested Change: C1 to C4 Ward: 4 Robinson Representative: Shawn M. Sullivan, Esq., Terrell, Baugh, Salmon & Born, LLP
R-2018-12 Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE R-2018-13 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as Part of 1000 W. Illinois Street, 1025, 1029, and 1033 W. Indiana Street Petitioner: Mike Stevens Owner: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Requested Change: R4 to M1 w/ UDC Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: James Morley, Morley Corp.
R-2018-13 Attachment:
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
VII. REGULAR AGENDA:  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. ORDINANCE G-2018-11 An Ordinance Creating Chapter 9.30 (Regulation of Noise) of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Adams, Robinson Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Adams 4/23/2018
G-2018-11 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2018-04 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Repeal, Re-Appropriations within the Department of Metropolitan Development Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver 4/23/2018
F-2018-04 Attachment:
C. RESOLUTION C-2018-08 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Ratifying, Confirming, Authorizing and Approving an Agreement Between the City of Evansville and the Chauffeurs, Teamsters and Helpers Local Union No. 215 Sponsor(s): Robinson Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver 4/23/2018
C-2018-08 Attachment:
D. RESOLUTION C-2018-09 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Ratifying, Confirming, Authorizing and Approving an Agreement Between the City of Evansville Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS) and the Chauffers, Teamsters and Helpers Local Union No. 215 Sponsor(s): Robinson Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver 4/23/2018
C-2018-09 Attachment:
E. ORDINANCE R-2018-10 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 813 and 819 W. Iowa Street Petitioner: Delaware LLC Owner: Delaware LLC Requested Change: R4 to C4 w/ UDC Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Ted C. Ziemer IV, Bingham, Greenebaum, Doll LLP
R-2018-10 Attachment:
F. ORDINANCE R-2018-11 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1000, 1024 and 1030 W. Illinois Street Petitioner: Mike Stevens Owner: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Requested Change: R4 to M1 & C2 w/UDC Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: James Morley, Morley Corp.
R-2018-11 Attachment:
VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET
A. RESOLUTION C-2018-10 A Preliminary Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Declaring an Economic Development Target Area for Property Tax Phase-In for the Rehabilitation of Real Property at 4600 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714 – Washington Plaza Evansville, LLC Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver 4/23/2018
C-2018-10 Attachment:
IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, May 7, 2018, at 5:30 p.m.
B. APPROVAL OF 2018 YOUTH GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS
C. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS
XI. ADJOURNMENT