Parks Board Agenda Meeting
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
KEVIN WINTERNHEIMER CHAMBERS
ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2017
12:00 NOON
 AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. MEETING MEMORANDUM Â OCTOBER 4, 2017
3. CONSENT AGENDAÂ Â
4.    OLD BUSINESS Â
5. Â Â Â Â NEW BUSINESS
a. Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comments
6.    REPORTS
7.    ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS
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8.    ADJOURN
BREAKING NEWS: GOP PARTY CHAIRMAN WAYNE PARKE SUGGEST DAN MCGINN TO RESIGN FROM CITY COUNCIL
Dear Mr McGinn:
I accept you resignation as a Republican Precinct Committeeman. If your email is an accurate representation of your line of thinking, I suggest you also resign from your City Council position as well.
You ran and was elected as a Republican. You have already stated you are not going to run for re-election in 2019–so resign now from your position as a City Councilman, so voters can be represented by a Republican because that is what they thought they were getting when you ran for office.
As I have in the past, I will continue to voice my opinion on issues to all elected officials no matter what party they belong to if I believe their vote is not in the best interest of the citizens and the Republican Party.
You are not acting like the person I once knew and I do not know why.
Wayne Parke-Chairman VCRP
BREAKING NEWS : Dan McGinn Resigns from Republican Party
Wayne,
Twice in the last couple of weeks you have criticized my actions in a most public way. i have decided to answer your criticisms in a like manner.
First, you did not like my vote concerning a resolution to do away with gerrymandering. Gerrymandering is the manipulation of political boundaries in order to give an unfair advantage to one party in an election. It is dishonest. It is unconstitutional. It is cheating. I do not wish to be associated with any person or organization that not only condones cheating but also actively supports it.
Secondly, you criticized my actions as well as the actions of Councilwoman Mercer concerning our votes in favor of a tax increase. The fact that you are totally ignorant as to the financial condition of the City of Evansville alone makes your criticism unwarranted but that is not the reason that I find your last email so offensive. You have criticized us for exercising our independent judgement and doing what we feel is best for the people we represent rather that marching lockstep to political doctrine.
I no longer wish to be affiliated with any person or organization that condones dishonesty. I no longer wish to be affiliated with any person or organization that punishes independent thinking and demands adherence to political dogma. This is 2017, not 1984.
I resign my position as a precinct committeeman. I resign from the Vanderburgh County Republican Party. Remove my name from your party rolls, phone lists, email lists and mailing lists. Remove my picture and listing from your website’s list of elected Republican officials. I now consider myself an
independant and will act accordingly in all future actions.
Dan McGinn
On Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 1:06 PM, Wayne Parke <wparke@wowway.com> wrote:
Michelle–
I am very surprise and disappointed that you chose to vote for a local income tax increase. The County Council did not ask for an increase. Mayor Winnecke did not ask for the increase. President Trump and Governor Holcomb do not support increasing taxes—in fact, they are seeking to lower them. You knew up front, that I opposed an increase in the local income taxes. Taking in account all the foregoing, for whatever reason, you voted for an increase—a mistake. Your vote was key and many voters have long memories will remember how you voted on this issue.
You should be following the lead of Justin Elpers and John Hayden on tax issues. If possible, Republicans need to be pulling in the same direction.
In addition, — I am not happy with Dan McGinn’s vote either.
Wayne Parke
Chairman VCRP
wparke@wowway.com
Cell: 812-455-1685
Man Arrested For Murder After Fatal Shooting On Frisse Ave
Evansville Police have arrested 51 year old RICHARD BRIAN WORLEY on multiple charges following a fatal shooting at 2008 Frisse Ave on Friday night. Officers were called to the home at 8:25pm and found the victim in the driveway.
As officers tried to render medical aid, multiple shots were fired at them from the rear of the home. The officers were not injured and were able to find cover and call for assistance.
After the gunfire stopped, Worley exited the home and was taken into custody without further incident. No officers fired their weapons during the incident.
During the investigation, officers found several weapons in the backyard of the home. Investigators learned that Worley had been staying at the home while the victim and her family were out of town. The family returned home and the victim had just exited their vehicle when she was shot. The other members of the family were still in the vehicle and were not injured. They include the victim’s hu sband and 3 minor children.
Information was gathered during the investigation that provided probable cause to arrest Worley and charge him with the following:
Murder
Attempted Murder – 6 counts (4 family members and 2 Police Officers)
Possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon
Theft
Criminal Reckelssness
Homicide in Vanderburgh County
The Vanderburgh County Coroners Office and the Evansville Police Department have responded to a shooting/homicide on Frisse Ave. on Evansville’s southeast side.  The investigation is in its early stages and the Evansville Police Department can provide details on the investigation. The victim has been identified but the name is being withheld pending notification of additional family. An autopsy is scheduled for Sunday morning at 9:00 am.
Big first half lift Eagles to 3-1 win
The University of Southern Indiana men’s soccer team exploded for three first half goals and cruised to a 3-1 win over William Jewell College Friday evening in Liberty, Missouri. The Screaming Eagles, who have won a season-best four-straight, rise to 7-5-0 overall and 5-5-0 in the GLVC, while WJC sees its record go to 3-10-0 overall and 1-9-0 in the league.
With the win, the Eagles reach the .500 mark in the GLVC for the first time this season and move into a three-way tie for seventh in the league standings with four conference matches remaining. The top eight teams in the standing qualify for the GLVC Tournament that is slated to begin October 29.
USI sophomore forward Eric Ramirez (Vincennes, Indiana) started the scoring for the Eagles with a pair of tallies, his fourth and fifth of the season. Ramirez got his first of the half at 25:34 off an assist from freshman defender Justin Raines (Bartlett, Tennessee), while his second came at 33:02 off a pass down the center of the field by senior midfielder Cesar Alba (Hanover Park, Illinois).
The Eagles concluded the first half scoring barrage when sophomore defender Markus Poulsen (Gilleleje, Denmark) posted his first of the year and as an Eagle at 38:31. Poulsen was assisted on the tally by sophomore defender Drew Albert (Eureka, Missouri) and junior forward Hayden Sovar (Owensboro, Kentucky).
The 3-0 first half lead lasted through the intermission and until the 75:54 mark of the second half when WJC cut the USI advantage to 3-1 and the eventual final score.
Between the posts, USI senior goalkeeper Adam Zehme (Orland Park, Illinois) and freshman goalkeeper Justin Faas (Carmel, Indiana) combined for the Eagle win. Zehme, who officially picked up his seventh win of the season, did not allow a goal and was forced to make one save, while Faas allowed the Cardinals’ second half in his third appearance of the season.
The Eagles plays its final road game of the regular season when they visit fourth-ranked Rockhurst University Sunday at noon. Rockhurst saw its season mark go to 10-0-2 overall and 9-0-1 GLVC after shutting out McKendree University, 3-0, this evening in Kansas City, Missouri.
USI trails the all-time series with Rockhurst, 19-1-3, after falling to the Hawks in the regular season, 2-1, in overtime and in the NCAA Division II Tournament, 3-1. The only time the Eagles defeated Rockhurst was at Strassweg Field in 2012.
Following this weekend’s road trip, USI comes back to Strassweg Field for the longest and final homestand of 2017. The Eagles are scheduled to host Drury University October 20; Missouri University of Science & Technology for Senior Day October 22; and McKendree University October 25 for the 2017 regular season finale.
Huge rally lifts UE volleyball to 3-2 win at Loyola
Trailing 14-11 in a decisive fifth set, the University of Evansville volleyball team scored five points in a row to take a 3-2 match victory over Loyola on Friday night inside Gentile Arena.
Pacing the Purple Aces (8-12, 2-6 MVC) was Mildrelis Rodriguez. She notched 14 kills and 15 digs, her second-consecutive match with at least 14 of each. Cathy Schreiber notched 11 kills. Cassie Brooks had 25 digs on the defensive side while Allana McInnis added 32 assists.
Gabi Maciagowski led all players with 21 kills for the Ramblers (1-17, 0-7 MVC). Three others finished in double figures.
“We have been talking all year about the character and resilience of this team and tonight, that was the key of the win,†UE head coach Manolo Concepcion said. “Loyola came in aggressive in front of their home crowd, and that shook us for a moment, but were able to keep our composure and patience, even when the score and momentum was in their favor.â€
“It was not the prettiest win, but it was by far the most rewarding this year, because of the way it happened,†Concepion added. “Our girls’ commitment to our system and game plan, along with the teamwork and togetherness that they showed when it mattered the most, helped us push through. It is great to continue to see different people contributing every night. Now, we focus on Valpo tomorrow, who will also be a tough opponent.â€
After dropping the opening game by a 25-18 final, UE rallied with two sets in a row. With the score knotted at 8-8 in the second game, the Aces went on a 7-1 run, capped off by an Adeline Payne kill to go up 15-9. Loyola fought back, closing the gap to just one at 22-21, but the Aces had the answer, reeling off the final three tallies including a set-winning service ace from Brooks.
The top effort of the night came by the Purple Aces in the third set. Gabriela Dos Santos did the serving and added an ace as UE scored the opening four tallies. That opening rally eventually led to a 9-2 lead. From there, the Aces continued to add to the lead as kills from Rodriguez and Payne made it a 21-10 contest before UE took a 2-1 lead with a 25-14 triumph.
Loyola never gave up as they put together a solid fourth set. Up 12-10, the Ramblers went on an 8-2 stretch to open up a 20-12 advantage. Their 8-point lead held strong as they forced a deciding fifth set with a 25-17 decision.
In that frame, Evansville took an early 7-5 lead on back-to-back errors by Loyola. The Ramblers utilized a rally of their own to retake the lead at 12-9 as Victoria Hodkiewicz capped it off with an ace. Loyola’s lead reached 14-11 as they looked to clinch the match. Knowing they needed to score three in a row just to keep the match going, the Aces answered the bell. Payne and Rodriguez each had kills to cut the gap to 14-13.
Following a Rambler time out, Schreiber made it three kills in a row to tie the score. From there, the Aces stood strong, forcing a pair of errors to win the match on the strength of a 16-14 win in the fifth set.
Tomorrow, UE will look to make it three in a row with a 7 p.m. contest at Valparaiso.
Eagles get big road win at William Jewell USI jumps to fourth in GLVC standings
The University of Southern Indiana women’s soccer team scored a big road victory by defeating William Jewell College, 1-0, Friday evening in Liberty, Missouri. USI goes to 6-3-4 overall and 4-2-4 in GLVC play, while WJC ends the match 6-5-2 overall, 4-4-3 in the league.
The victory moved USI into fourth place in the GLVC, percentage points ahead of the University of Indianapolis and a game ahead of WJC. The top eight teams in the GLVC advance to the league’s post-season tournament with the top four squads earning the right to host a first round contest.
After a scoreless first half, USI got on the board just 51 seconds into the second half when freshman midfielder Chelsea Morris (St. Louis, Missouri) picked up her first collegiate goal. Morris gave the Eagles a 1-0 off a cross in front of the goal by senior forward Haley Rheinlander (Evansville, Indiana).
USI goalkeeper Emily Hopkins (Greenfield, Indiana) made the second half goal stand up as she led the Eagles between the posts. The win was Hopkin’s sixth win and a career-best fifth shutout of the year.
Overall in the game, Hopkins blanked the Cardinals by making five saves and facing a total of six shots.
The Eagles plays its final road game of the regular season when they visit Rockhurst University Sunday at noon. Rockhurst saw its season mark go to 6-7-0 overall and 4-6-0 GLVC after falling to McKendree University in overtime, 1-0, this evening in Kansas City, Missouri.
USI is behind in the all-time series with Rockhurst, 11-1-1, after falling to the Hawks last year, 4-0, at home.
Following Sunday’s match, USI comes back to Strassweg Field for the longest and final homestand of 2017. The Eagles are scheduled to host Drury University October 20; Missouri University of Science & Technology October 22 for Senior Day and the annual Kick for the Cure match; and McKendree University October 25 for the 2017 regular season finale.