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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

Monday, March 27, 2017

2:00 p.m.  Room 307, Civic Center Complex

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
  1. An executive session and a closed hearing will be held prior to the open session.
  1. The executive session and hearing are closed as provided by:
  1. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
  2. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct.
  3. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.  This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.
  1. OPEN SESSION:
  1. CALL TO ORDER
  1. ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
    1. March 13, 2017 (Hegeman, Cook, and Scott)
  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS:
  1. PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE:
    1. Sergeant Steve Kleeman – 4 officers in field training
    2. Sergeant Brian Talsma – 5 officers in SWILEA
  1. APPLICANT REVIEW:
    1. 16-168
    2. 16-095
  1. MERIT AWARD RECOMMENDATION:
    1. Officer Jasen Clegg – for actions taken on August 22, 2015 and February 23, 2017.
    2. Civilians Josh Burns, Josh Gibson, and Todd Webber – for their actions and assistance on October 7, 2016.
  1. PENDING DISCIPLINARY MATTERS: Personnel Order 16-PO-27:  Officer Marcus Craig, Badge Number 1250 – 21 day suspension, with a further recommendation that the Merit Commission consider termination.  Appeal hearing to be set at later date pending disability hearing per motion at February 21st meeting.
  1. REMINDERS:  The next meeting will by Monday, April 10, 2017 with the Executive Session beginning at 2:00pm.

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT

Sobriety Checkpoint Nets One Impaired Driver

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March Enforcement Campaign on
Dangerous and Impaired Driving”

Gibson County – Between 10:00 last night and 1:00 this morning, Indiana State Police conducted a sobriety checkpoint on SR 64 at 2nd Avenue in Princeton. During the checkpoint 82 vehicles passed through and one Oakland City man was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Troopers also cited one person for possession of marijuana and another driver for driving while suspended.

Arrested for Driving While Intoxicated:

  • Cory Vinnedge, 30, Oakland City, IN   (BAC .11%)

The Indiana state Police are committed to traffic safety and will continue to conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints to apprehend impaired drivers and to deter others from drinking and driving.

COMING SOON TO A COURTROOM NEAR YOU By Jim Redwine

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Gavel Gamut

www.jamesmredwine.com

(Week of 27 March 2017)

COMING SOON TO A COURTROOM NEAR YOU

On April 10, 2017 in the courtroom of the Posey Circuit Court the Posey County Bar Association and teachers and students from Mt. Vernon High School and North Posey High School will celebrate the Rule of Law. Law Day was established as a response to the Soviet Union’s military display on May Day.

This will be the thirty-fourth straight year the Bar and the schools have joined in the presentation of a Mock Trial in which the teachers guide their students in a jury trial. From 1984 until New Harmony High School closed the three schools rotated portraying the court personnel and each of two sides to a fictional case. Now the Bar Association provides the judge, Superior Court Judge Brent Almon, and the jury composed of attorneys.

The two high schools select students who enact the roles of witnesses called to testify by student attorneys who also argue their cases to the jury. The jury of practicing lawyers decides the outcome from which there is no appeal.

Over the years over a thousand Posey County students have learned by actual doing how their legal system works. Some of the student attorneys have gone on to become actual members of the Bar.

The Mock Trial is open to the public and will begin at 8:30 am on April 10. While cameras and recording devices are usually prohibited in Indiana courts, anyone who wishes to attend is welcome to take photographs and record the proceedings.

Next week the Mock Trial case and the names of the participants from the two high schools will be divulged.

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IS IT TRUE ?

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IS IT TRUE that Jacob Murphy, the millennial professional who was wrongful dismissed from his Directorship role at Burdette Park may be looking elsewhere for gainful employment?  … its only natural for him to be jaded on anything with the stench of the Vanderburgh County thanks too Commissioners Shoulders and Musgrave?…its obvious that he has enjoyed his job at Burdette Park and seen it as a good growth path for a future rewarding career?…we know he shall find other gainful employment opportunities in another town where patronage hiring policies will take a back seat to competence and performance?

Breaking News: Jacob Murphy’s Open Letter

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All,

I have been debating as to whether I should make a statement about the recent events pertaining to myself and Burdette Park. Ultimately I have decided that there are some things that I need to say and that you deserve to hear.

First, I’m so thankful. I’m thankful to have had the chance to work with so many talented and wonderful people that are employed by Vanderburgh County. All current and former members of the Burdette Park Advisory Committee have been an absolute pleasure to work with. Our ability to debate, plan and conquer a multitude of the challenges that have faced the department over the past two years is worthy of celebration. Without the committee’s passion and enthusiasm for Burdette Park, it would have been difficult to accomplish most anything. We make a great team. I am confident that you will show the next manager of Burdette Park the same support and grace that was given to me.

Former Commissioners Abell, Melcher and Kiefer put their faith in me to lead Burdette Park. I cannot thank them enough for seeing my potential and believing in me.

I want to thank Commissioner Ungethiem for giving me a chance to prove myself to him and allowing me the opportunity to earn his respect. Bruce is a fine public servant and an intelligent man that I have grown to admire.

Commissioner Shoulders has been nothing short of supportive of me and has always been willing to listen. I know the decision to appoint Pat Tuley and replace myself as park manger was not done without intense deliberation and good intentions.

Commissioner Musgrave is a commanding and charismatic leader, I wish I had been afforded the opportunity to earn her trust.

I want thank Joe Harrison, Jr. for treating me as a capable administrator. He was always willing to entertain my ideas, questions and concerns with tact and respect.

Pat Tuley has been a great friend to me over the past couple years and given me support, advice, and encouragement on numerous occasions without hesitation. Pat is a great man. There is no doubt he would have done a phenomenal job managing Burdette had he accepted his appointment to the position.

I want to thank the community for their support. I cannot count the number of friends, acquaintances and complete strangers that have reached out to me with sincere concern. It has truly been humbling. As a transplant to Evansville, I have never felt more accepted.

Lastly, there is no combination of words that can adequately thank Burdette Park’s Assistant Manager, Jerry Grannan. He accepted, respected and befriended me without reservations. Jerry and I have spent countless hours discussing life’s endeavors. He is without a doubt the hardest working man I have met. I am lucky to have had Jerry as a coworker and I’m blessed to call him my friend.

I would welcome the opportunity to be retained by Vanderburgh County in some capacity should it be offered to me by the Board of Commissioners. I love working at Burdette Park, but I am confident that my talents and skills are transferable.

Kindest regards,

Jacob A. Murphy
Burdette Park | Executive Director
5301 Nurrenbern Rd.
Evansville, IN 47712
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EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD report

Indiana Moves in to Top-Five at NCAA Championships

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The No. 4-ranked Indiana University men’ swimming and diving team had a tremendous showing at the 2017 NCAA Championships on Thursday night at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Ind.

 

After two days at the NCAA Championships, the Hoosiers sit in fifth place overall with a total score of 121 points, just two points shy of N.C. State in fourth place. Texas leads with a score of 225.5, followed by California with 143 and Florida with 138.5.

 

Indiana had a pair of standouts in the 1-meter dive Championship Final, as Michael Hixon and James Connor finished 2-3 for the Hoosiers. Hixon placed second overall with a score of 437.70, while Connor was third with a total of 437.30.

 

Hixon had the best-scoring dive of the final in the sixth round, scoring a 91.80. The redshirt junior had a very consistent list, scoring 72 or more points on four of his six attempts. Connor also had a very good list, with all of his dives scoring at least 67.50 points. Hixon’s total is the sixth-best in school history, while Connor’s is seventh.

 

The Hoosiers placed two divers in the top-three of the 1-meter dive at the NCAA Championships for the first time since 1969 when Jim Henry took first and John Hahnfeldt placed third.

 

In the 400 medley relay, the Hoosiers had their best showing in the event in 37 years, as the team of Bob Glover, Ian Finnerty, Vini Lanza and Blake Pieroni placed sixth with a time of 3:03.98.

 

IU’s sixth-place finish is the best at the NCAA Championships in the 400 medley relay since also placing sixth in 1980.

 

Marwan Elkamash continued his record-breaking performance at the NCAA Championships, setting the school record for the second time on Thursday in the Championship Final of the 500 freestyle. Elkamash took home seventh place in the event with a time of 4:10.87. Elkamash’s finish is the best for any Hoosier in the event at the NCAA’s since Brian Barnes took sixth in 1995.

 

In the Championship Final of the 200 freestyle relay, the IU team of Ali Khalafalla, Pieroni, Sam Lorentz and Josh Romany tied for seventh overall with a time of 1:16.78. The finish is the best in the event for the Hoosiers in program history.

 

Ali Khalafalla was outstanding in the Consolation Final of the 50 freestyle, placing third to finish 11th overall with a time of 19.12. Khalafalla’s time is the third-best in school history.

 

Lanza had a great showing in the 200 IM, placing sixth in Consolation Final of the event to finish 14th overall with a time of 1:43.03. Lanza’s mark is the ninth-fastest in school history.

 

With their performances tonight, 10 IU swimmers and divers earned All-America honors – Pieroni (ninth career honor) Khalafalla (sixth), Hixon (sixth), Elkamash (fifth), Lanza (fifth), Lorentz (fourth), Connor (fourth), Glover (third), Finnerty (third) and Romany (first).

 

The No. 4 Indiana Hoosiers will continue competition at the 2017 NCAA Championships on Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. ET with the prelims of the 100 butterfly, 200 freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 100 backstroke, 200 medley relay and 3-meter dive.

 

Be sure to keep up with all the latest news on the Indiana women’s swimming and diving teams on social media – Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

 

200 Freestyle Relay

T-7. Ali Khalafalla, Blake Pieroni, Sam Lorentz, Josh Romany – 1:16.78 (All-America)

 

500 Freestyle

  1. Marwan Elkamash – 4:10.87 (School Record, All-America)

 

200 IM

  1. Vini Lanza – 1:43.03 (Honorable Mention All-America)

 

50 Freestyle

  1. Ali Khalafalla – 19.12 (Honorable Mention All-America)

 

400 Medley Relay

  1. Bob Glover, Ian Finnerty, Vini Lanza, Blake Pieroni – 3:03.98 (All-America)

 

1-Meter Dive

  1. Michael Hixon – 437.70 (All-America)
  2. James Connor – 437.30 (All-America)

 

Venderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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

“READERS FORUM” MARCH 24, 2017

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Todays “READERS POLL” question is” Should the Vanderburgh County Council approve the spending of $500,000 to combined both county offices into one business pod?

We urge you to take time and click the section we have reserved for the daily recaps of the activities of our local Law Enforcement professionals. This section is located on the upper right side of our publication.

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City County Observer has been serving our community for 18 years.

EDITORS FOOTNOTE: For the last several years we have had the following questions and statements on our mind and would like for you to help us to expand this list.  Bottom line,  we feel its time that our elected and appointed officials practice good public policy.

QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS FOR YOU TO EXPAND ON

Are you disappointed that State officials received a $57 million dollars commitment from the taxpayers of Evansville to build the new downtown IU Medical School and then quietly eliminated Ivy Tech medical Tech students from this project?

Are you upset that the Evansville City Council voted to reduce our Homestead Tax Credits by 2% this year without consulting the taxpayers of this community?

Are you getting tired of the wasteful spending habits of our local elected and appointed officials?

Are you getting sick and tired of the broken political promises made to us by our elected officials?

Do you feel that Its time to challenge the out of control nepotism and political patronage practices at the Civic Center?

Does it concern you that our local elementary schools continue to post F grades while our extremely well paid EVSC Administrators create new slogans and workshops in an attempt to attack this unacceptable problem without measurable results?

Do you feel it was wise for EVSC to spend $3 1/2 million dollars to purchase a golf course without any immediate plans to develop the land?

Are you aware that  the Evansville DMD has been purchasing vacant lots and dilapidated property on North Main way over assessed value?

Did you know that DMD also has given hundreds of thousands of our tax dollars for Facade Grants to political supporters of the Mayor?

Are you tired of our elected officials awarding legal, consulting and construction contracts to out of town individuals and firms?

Are you feed up with the practice of firms and individuals that donate money to our locally  elected officials campaigns receive city and county contracts?

Are you concerned that the Mayor continues to support deficit spending without regard to budgetary constraints?

Does it concern you that The City of Evansville Employee Health Care Fund owe city employees medical providers about $7 1/2 million dollars as of February, 2017?

.Are you offended about the way that Veterans Council Commander Mark Acker was mistreated by individuals at the Civic Center when he was asked to turn over the keys to the Veterans Memorial Coliseum?  You agree that this was an insult  to all veterans of this community?

Do you agree with the decision of the Mayor and City Council giving the Developer of the new Downtown Doubletree Hotel over $21 million dollars without us having any ownership?

Are you concerned that the Mayor and City Council committed exactly $57 million dollars to build  the downtown IU Medical School without us having any ownership

Do you feel that its time that our elected officials be encouraged to become “Good Stewards of the Public Trust?

Are you ready to take a stand against the tax and spend practices of our local elected officials?

Do you feel that the local political environment is becoming ripe for the “Masses to Assemble” to protest in a positive, creative and non-violent way against the wasteful spending habits of our  elected and appointed officials on useless public works projects?

Are you aware “when the people fear the Government we have Tyranny! When the Government fear the people we have Liberty”?

Do you remember back in the Sixties when the “Masses Assembled” to voice their grievances against the government?  These protests changed the direction of this Nation for years to come.

After reading the above questions and statements we wonder if you feel that the time is right for the “Masses To Assemble” on the Civic Center steps to voice their grievances against the mis-deeds of our local elected and appointed officials?

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Channel 44 News: Indiana Lawmakers are Looking Out for Landlords

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Indiana Lawmakers are Looking Out for Landlords

Lawmakers in the Hoosier state are are working to make it cheaper for landlords. Some Indiana municipalities charge landlords when police come to their properties. With Senate Bill 558, when victims have to call the police, property owners…

Lawmakers in the Hoosier state are are working to make it cheaper for landlords. Some Indiana municipalities charge landlords when police come to their properties. With Senate Bill 558, when victims have to call the police, property owners…

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