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BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY: Agenda

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AGENDA

Wednesday, January 25th, 2017

Building Commission – Ron Beane Police Department – Chief Billy Bolin Transportation & Services – Todd Robertson Fire Department – Chief Mike Connelly

Business with Representatives:

Departmental Reports:

~ Pledge of Allegiance ~

A. Police Department – Assistant Chief Pugh

  1. The Evansville Police Department request approval to open and award bids received for the auction of confiscated firearms.
  2. The Evansville Police Department requests approval for the following equipment to be surplused:

a.

CAR #

YEAR

MAKE

MODEL

VIN #

MILES

COND

8-3

2008

FORD

CRN/VIC

2FAFP71V98X131312

139,050

POOR

2E13

2003

CHEV

IMPALA

2G1WF55K939337480

109,660

POOR

2M41

2003

FORD

CRN/VIC

2FAFP71W63X199102

125,715

POOR

17

2003

CHEV

IMPALA

2G1WF55K339366943

127,979

POOR

15

2003

CHEV

IMPALA

2G1WF55K839366338

139,091

POOR

2W16

2001

CHEV

IMPALA

2G1WF55K219365327

110,539

POOR

27

2002

CHEV

IMPALA

2G1WF55K529352704

131,310

POOR

20

2004

CHEV

IMPALA

2G1WF55K149413503

129,328

POOR

28

2002

CHEV

IMPALA

2G1WF55K829356746

155,873

POOR

5-13

2005

FORD

CRN/VIC

2FAFP71WX5X163075

145,566

POOR

9-8

2009

FORD

CRN/VIC

2FAHP71V29X120162

161,337

POOR

Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana

Michael Retter, President Mike Lauderdale, Vice President Kayce Zeller, Member Clay Havill, Counsel Attorney

_ B. Fire Department – Battalion Chief Dan Grimm

1. Request approval for the December Monthly Report. C. BuildingCommission–JuneMaples

  1. Request approval of the Certificate of Appointment for Ryan Schulz.
  2. Request approval to open and award the following bids:
    1. 725 JACKSON AVE. RAZE (DEMOLISH) HOUSE, KEEP SEPARATION FENCES ON BOTH SIDES, REMOVE ALL FENCE POSTS AT THE FRONT OF THE STRUCTURE.
    2. 1010 NORTH SECOND AVE. RAZE (DEMOLISH) FIRE DAMAGED HOUSE
    3. 1119 WEST MARYLAND ST. – RAZE (DEMOLISH) FIRE DAMAGED HOUSE (3 UNITS
    4. 812 BELLEMEADE AVE. RAZE (DEMOLISH) FIRE DAMAGED_GARAGE ONLY
    5. 518 SOUTH GRAND AVE. RAZE (DEMOLISH) HOUSE,
    6. 1645 SOUTH GRAND AVE. RAZE (DEMOLISH) HOUSE AND LEAVE THE SOUTH SIDE FENCE INTACT AND UNDISTURBED
    7. 3001 LAKE DR. RAZE (DEMOLISH) FIRE DAMAGED HOUSE
    8. 965 EAST BLACKFORD AVE. RAZE (DEMOLISH) HOUSE AND GARAGE
    9. 420 EAST EICHEL AVE. RAZE (DEMOLISH) COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE

Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana

Michael Retter, President Mike Lauderdale, Vice President Kayce Zeller, Member Clay Havill, Counsel Attorney

 

D. Transportation & Services – Todd Robertson – No Agenda

E. Special Event Permit – Sgt. Josh Wittmer

  1. Echo Housing’s Jacobsville Join-In & Evansville Area Trails Coalition requests approval for “Evansville Streets Alive Festival” on May 20th, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closing Garvin Park and all entry streets to and from. ***BARRICADES REQUESTED, PENDING INSURANCE APPROVAL***
  2. Franklin Street Events Association requests approval for “Mardi Gras Grand Parade” on February 15th, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Closing Franklin Street from St. Joseph Avenue to Fulton Ave. ***BARRICADES REQUESTED, PENDING INSURANCE APPROVAL***

 

Massage Clinic License
3. Request approval for the following massage clinic license:

a. Jim Roll – 2411 N Sherman Street – paperwork in order Dumpster In the Street Permit

1. Request approval for the following dumpster permit:

a. James A. Kornblum requests approval for 555 Sycamore Street for building debris removal and clean out from February 2nd, 2017 to February 6th, 2017.

Lane Restriction Request

1. Request approval for the following:

a. Sid Flake, Hank Sign Co., requests approval to restrict the southbound and northbound inner lanes at 1601 N. First Ave to replace lights on billboard from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th, 2017. (Total (6))

Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana

Michael Retter, President Mike Lauderdale, Vice President Kayce Zeller, Member Clay Havill, Counsel Attorney

D. ParkingPermit

1. Request approval for the following parking permit(s):

  1. Schmitt Refrigeration – Kenneth Luigs – 30 Day Permit – 228 Main Street 2011 – White Ford Box Truck – Plate # TK932MWU
  2. Schmitt Refrigeration – Joseph Knight – 30 Day Permit – 228 Main Street 2007 – White Ford Box Truck – Plate #TK728LAP

E. Road Closure

  1. Ragle Inc. requests approval to close down the Oakley intersection North of Virginia to put in a storm pipe starting on Thursday, January 26th, 2017.
  2. Ragle Inc. requests approval to close Franklin Street from Main St. going west on Baker starting on Thursday, January 26th, 2017. (Going North and South on Main Street will be open until Monday morning)
  3. Ragle Inc. requests approval to close down Franklin Street intersection through Michigan intersection on Main Street on Monday, January 30th, 2017.

OTHER BUSINESS:

  1. Approve claims.
  2. Approve the minutes from Wednesday, January 25th, 2017.

Announcements:
Next Meeting, February 8th, 2017.

Adjourned: __________

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EPD Activity Report

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EPD Report

Arrest Warrant Served on Darmstadt Murder Suspect

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On Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at approximately 2:00 PM the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office served Mr. Clinton Michael Loehrlein with an arrest warrant related to the shooting of his wife and two daughters.

Mr. Loehrlein is charged with Murder, Aggravated Battery with a Firearm as a Level 3 Felony (two counts) and Resisting Law Enforcement as a Class A Misdemeanor.

Mr. Clinton will remain under guard at an area hospital until he is discharged, after which he will be booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail.

Earlier news release: 2017-NR-010

ARRESTED:

Clint Michael Loehrlein, 54, of Evansville. Murder, Aggravated Battery with a Firearm as a Level 3 Felony, Resisting Law Enforcement as a Class A Misdemeanor.

Presumption of Innocence Notice: The fact that a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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

EVANSVILLE Monster Jam® Tickets On-Sale January 31st

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Monster Jam at Ford Center

[January 25, 2017—Evansville, IN]–Feld Motor SportsSM announced tickets for Monster Jam Presented By Official Partners America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses, MetroPCS and Dairy Queen, the world’s premier monster truck series, go on sale at the Ford Center and surrounding Ticketmaster locations on January 31, 2017. Monster Jam is revving into Ford Center, April 28-29. Three shows in the Evansville market due to extreme popularity with great discount offers starting soon.

Monster Jam® events are affordably priced for the whole family with adult tickets starting at $15. Starting February 27, pick up a $12 kids ticket voucher at participating Evansville Dairy Queen locations and a Buy One Adult Ticket, Get One FREE savings voucher at participating Evansville MetroPCS locations. Please see MONSTERJAM.com for more discount offer information. Pit passes are only available this year for purchase at $10 and valid for Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Pit Party. The Pit Party gives fans the opportunity to get a view of the massive monster trucks up close and meet the drivers. Purchase pit passes at the Ford Center Box Office or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Pit pass along with a valid Saturday, April 29, 1 p.m. event ticket are required for entry. Friday, April 28, 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 29, 7 p.m. does not include a Pit Party before the show.

The Evansville show will feature: the ever-popular Grave Digger driven by Randy Brown, Northern Nightmare driven by Cam McQueen and more! All appearances are subject to change without notice. Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to 125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air.

For more information on Monster Jam, log onto www.MonsterJam.com. To follow Monster Jam on Facebook and Twitter, log on to Facebook.com/MJOnline and Twitter.com/MonsterJam.

IS IT TRUE JANUARY 25, 2017

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IS IT TRUE The Crossroads Community Church said attendance for their Easter service has declined so much that they will be moving out of the Ford Center?…the 2016 event at the Ford Center drew about 7,300 people after having drawn 10,000 people back in the days when the Easter service was held at Roberts Stadium?…Ford Center’s location as “inconvenient” due to a shortage of nearby parking according to Crossroads officials?…the church also cited excessive costs as a catalyst for the decision to vacate the Ford Center?…this is not the first time that convenience and costs have been cited for reasons to leave the Ford Center?…similar reasons were given by the former hockey team the Evansville Icemen for their decision to leave?

IS IT TRUE it seems as though an effort is being mobilized to expand the Vanderburgh County Jail so more prisoners can be housed at the present location?…Vanderburgh County has been renting cells across the river in Henderson off and on for many years because we have more prisoners than cells?…while expanding the jail may have become necessary due to overcrowding, this is a pathetic reflection on our community?…at a time when we have a billion dollars in sewer problems, archaic water pipes, decaying sidewalks, and enough potholes to start a farm, the lawless among us are causing us to squander good taxpayer dollars on more jail cells?…this is just plain sad?

IS IT TRUE yesterday City Council President Missy Mosby and County Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave had a political war of words concerning a County Commission resolution to increase income taxes to pay for the jail expansion? …Ms Mosby charged that Mrs. Musgrave wasn’t being transparent concerning her support of the tax increase resolution? …Mosby also charged that County Commissioners are pushing this proposal for a vote without properly discussing it in public?  …we find Mrs. Musgrave response to Mosby charge of her not being transparent extremely entertaining? … Musgrave statement that Ms Mosby didn’t understand the use of the word transparent seemly was spot on since the discussion of the tax increase resolution to expand the jail by the Commissioners was held in public? …It’s obvious that Ms Mosby should not take Mrs. Musgrave head on in a political decision because it will prove to be a no win situation for her?

IS IT TRUE that our old friend Mole #3 tells us that a couple members of the Evansville City Council may be quietly conspiring to take an additional 2% of the Homestead Tax Credit for 2017?…we have seen this sort of thing before back in 2009 when the City County Observer exposed a sneaky meeting called by former Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel to take the whole thing away?…since that coup was averted Vanderburgh County homeowners have save over $50 Million that these politicians would have certainly squandered on some fun and games nonsense?…we have to ask what it is about penguins, ball fields, and jaguars that our elected, city officials like more than hard working human beings?

IS IT TRUE in better news, Toyota is expanding their Princeton operation and will be creating an additional 400 jobs?…this will be a good shot in the arm for the local economy?

FOOTNOTE: Todays “Readers Poll” question is: Do you feel that Mayor Winnecke quietly gave his permission to increase the local income tax from the current 1% to 1.25% to help fund the jail renovation?

CHANNEL 44 NEWS: House Bill 1487 Could Raise Local Income Tax

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House Bill 1487 Could Raise Local Income Tax

Indiana Lawmakers are taking up a bill, that’s creating some backlash here in the tri-state. House Bill 1487 would give the Vanderburgh County Council the power to raise the local income tax to 1.25%. Right now its at 1%. The money would go to…

Committee Advances Sullivan’s Bill On Financial Aid Eligibility

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 The House Committee on Education today advanced State Rep. Holli Sullivan’s (R-Evansville) proposal that would make reforms to the state’s financial aid programs for struggling higher education students, particularly those who attended post-secondary institutions that have recently closed.

“My proposal would maintain financial aid eligibility for the former students of colleges that abruptly closed last year by addressing each individual student’s financial hardship on a case-by-case basis,” Sullivan said. “This new flexibility would help increase graduation rates, shorten the time needed for students to graduate, and allow them to enter the workforce with less student loan debt. For example, when ITT Tech suddenly closed its doors, many of its students were trapped in a situation, at no fault of their own, in which they could not complete their degree after exhausting grants or financial aid.”

With the support of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, House Bill 1281 would provide the state more flexibility when handling the individual cases of Hoosier adult students impacted by the recent closing of post-secondary institutions, such as ITT Tech and Medtech College late last year. These students would have their eligibility for financial aid restored in order to complete or renew their studies at another institution.

Additionally, Sullivan said the legislation would offer more incentives and opportunities for low-income students to participate in state grant and scholarship programs.

The bill now moves to the full House of Representatives for further discussion. For more information on Sullivan’s bill, visit iga.in.gov.

ISP CVED Troopers and MCIs Join Forces to Fight Human Trafficking  

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 Indiana- Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Troopers and Motor Carrier Inspectors from the Indiana State Police (ISP) are teaming up with officers from neighboring states to raise awareness of human trafficking Jan. 23 – 27, 2017.

The ISP, Ohio State Highway Patrol and Michigan State Police have once again partnered with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) to educate motorists about the signs of human trafficking and to enforce laws that crack down on traffickers.

“The goal of this week-long tristate human trafficking initiative is to raise awareness and educate those individuals in positions to observe human trafficking taking place, such as commercial motor vehicle drivers, public transportation companies, rest area attendants and truck stop employees,” stated Capt. Jon Smithers, Assistant Commander of the ISP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED). “These individuals are a force multiplier that can act as the eyes and ears of Indiana’s highways.”

ISP first partnered with TAT in 2016 and is working diligently to become to become a state that has fully implemented TAT’s awareness program.  Currently three states, including Michigan, have fully implemented the program.

To report trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) at 888-373-7888 or text BeFree to 233733.
As of October 31, 2016 the NHTRC had received 206 calls and reported 66 cases of suspected human trafficking in Indiana.

The Indiana Supreme Court Suspends Attorney From Practice

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The Indiana Supreme Court Suspends Attorney From Practice

Olivia Covington for www.theindianalawyer.com

The Indiana Supreme Court has suspended from practice a Chicago attorney who misrepresented his abilities to a client and was convicted of battery against his wife.

In the disciplinary case of In the Matter of: Narles W. Coleman, 98S00-1301-DI-52, a client was charged with Class C felony child molestation and, shortly thereafter, received a letter from attorney Narles Coleman seeking to represent the client for a “reasonable fee.” According to the Indiana Supreme Court’s per curiam opinion issued Tuesday, Coleman falsely told the client he was associated with The Cochran Firm of Johnnie Cochran fame.

In reality, Coleman had minimal experience in criminal law and no experience in child molesting cases, the unanimous court wrote.  The client paid Coleman part of a flat fee of $4,000, but then began having trouble communicating with Coleman. The attorney failed to appear at a pretrial conference, deceived the client into signing a new fee agreement for $200 an hour, and agreed to a plea agreement without consulting his client, even though the client had previously said he would not enter a plea agreement and, thus, refused to sign.

After the client fired him, Coleman did not withdraw his representation or forward a copy of the case file to the client’s new counsel until a show cause proceeding was initiated against him.  After the criminal charge was eventually dismissed, Coleman sent the client a bill for more than $9,000, predicated on the new fee agreement and filed a civil suit to collect the money.

Further, Coleman sought to collect additional money for time spent and expenses incurred in connection with withdrawing from the case and filing the civil suit. At a deposition of a witness that Coleman named, he failed to reveal that the witness was his wife.

Then in October 2012, Coleman was charged with felony and misdemeanor counts of domestic battery stemming from allegations that he hit his wife in the presence of four children. He was convicted of Class A misdemeanor domestic battery in July 2013 and the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission filed a complaint against him one year later.

After a hearing officer’s report was filed in September 2016, the Indiana Supreme Court found Tuesday that Coleman was in violation of 20 Indiana Professional Conduct Rules, including failing to provide competent representation; making an agreement for, charging, or collecting an unreasonable fee; and engaging in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.

Although Coleman’s misconduct was mostly limited to the client’s case, the court found that such misconduct was “wide-ranging, pervasive, retaliatory, and deceptive at multiple junctures.”

“Respondent’s systemic malfeasance in connection with his representation of Client, his criminal conduct, and his less-than-effective self–representation during most of these disciplinary proceedings reflect exceedingly poorly on his fitness to practice law,” the court wrote in its per curiam opinion.

The court noted that Coleman is already under an order of suspension for dues nonpayment and failing to fulfill CLE requirements. His misconduct led to an additional two-year suspension without automatic reinstatement. In order to be reinstated, Coleman must prove his remorse, rehabilitation and fitness to practice. The costs of the proceedings are assessed against him.

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