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City Council Meeting APRIL 1, 2024

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City Council Meeting
APRIL 1, 2024

5:30 P.M.

AGENDA

I. INTRODUCTION

 

04-01-2024 Agenda Attachment:
II. APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM

 

03-18-2024 Memo Attachment:
III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA:  FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE F-2024-04 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: 4/22/2024 Notify: Robert Gunter, Controller
F-2024-04 Attachment:
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

VII. REGULAR AGENDA:  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET

 

IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

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

 

XI. ADJOURNMENT

ICYMI—Senator Braun announces GAO audit to uncover Medicare fraud

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 WASHINGTON—Senator Mike Braun, Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee, joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to announce the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) acceptance of his request to audit Medicare following reports of the $2.7 billion Medicare catheter fraud ring and the estimated $60 billion lost to Medicare Fraud a year.

Watch here | Read the story from Fox News here

Partial Transcript

 “We wrote a letter to the GAO and just found out that they’re going to finally investigate.”

 “Listen to this, $2.7 billion a year on urinary catheters. Part of $60 billion a year and the Medicare trust fund goes broke in four years. The ineptitude of these agencies and the amount of waste and fraud is unbelievable.”

 Senator Braun also joined WRTV to speak about the update of his Medicare audit request and shared information about his bill, the Medicare Transaction Fraud Prevention Act, that he led with Senator Cassidy that will utilize AI to target Medicare fraud.

 

Watch here

Evansville Board of Public Safety March 27, 2024 Minutes

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EVANSVILLE Board of Public Safety MARCH 27, 2024 Minutes

                                          BOARD MEMBERS

Michael Retter, President

Kayce Zeller, Vice President

Richard Hubbard, Member

Aaron Allen, Counsel Attorney

CONTRIBUTING STAFF MEMBERS TO THE BOARD

Building Commission – Kim Josey Police Department – Chief Phillip Smith

Transportation & Services – Todd Robertson Fire Department – Chief Tony Knight

City Engineer’s Office – Mike Labitzke

~ Pledge Of Allegiance ~

A. Old Business:

Mark And Tori Vyoda Came Before The BPS To Tell Them About Their Event. After Discussion, The Board Approved

Their Request. Todd Robertson Of Transportation And Services Offered Portable Stop Signs If Deemed Necessary By

EPD Since There Will Be A Pedal Cab Entering Slightly Into The Intersection. Safety Board Administrator Will Be

Coordinating With Sgt Adam Will Of EPD To Find Out What Is Necessary.

Motion By Michael Retter To Approve, 2nd By Kaycee Zeller And So Ordered And Approved The Following:

1. Love Lamasco Requests Approval Of Their Love Lamasco Microgallery Opening

CLOSING: Flag Blvd. Both Directions Between W Virginia And W Iowa Street

WHEN: Monday, August 12th From 03:00 P.M. Through 9:00 P.M.

PURPOSE: Community Celebration. Nonprofit: Love Lamasco Microgallery Is Opening An Exhibition.

Barricades: REQUESTED

Motion To Approve The Use Of Stop Signs For The Love Lamasco Event Provided By Transportation And

Services As Deemed Necessary By The Evansville Police Department, Made By Richard Hubbard To Approve,

2nd By Kaycee Zeller And So Ordered And Approved.

Motion By Richard Hubbard To Deny, 2nd By Kaycee Zeller And So Ordered And Denied The Following:

2. The Dumpster Request Was Approved By Board On March 13th With The Condition That It Would Not

Impede Or Cause Unsafe Road Conditions. After Consultation With Sgt Adam Will, EPD, It Was

Determined That Due To The Fact The Dumpster Would Have To Be Place IN A Lane Of Traffic, And

Since There Was Not Parking Available On That Street, That This Would Cause An Unsafe Situation

Where Individuals Would Be Forced To Go Around The Dumpster Into Oncoming Traffic To Avoid The

Dumpsters. Therefore, The Safety Board Administrator Did NOT Issue The Dumpster Permit. Attempt

To Reach Applicant By Phone And Email Were Unsuccessful.

David Maurice Calder Requests A Permit To Put Two Dumpsters In The Street.

WHERE: 722 & 724 East VirginiaCITY OF EVANSVILLE

Michael Retter, President

Kayce Zeller, Vice President

Richard Hubbard, Member

Aaron Allen, Counsel Attorney

Board of Public Safety

Evansville, Indiana

WHEN: Sunday March 9th Through Monday May 20th

PURPOSE: Clean Up The Streets And Alleyway. People Speak Outreach Program ONE Evansville.

B. Departmental Reports:

A. Police Department – Captain Patrick Mc Donald

Motion By Richard Hubbard To Approve, 2nd By Kaycee Zeller And So Ordered And Approved The Following:

1. Requests Approval Of An Indemnity Release Agreement Between Evansville Police Department

And The City Of Evansville To Use Real Estate Scheduled For Demolition For Training.

Motion By Richard Hubbard To Approve, 2nd By Kaycee Zeller And So Ordered And Approved The Following:

2. Requests Approval To Surplus Two (2) LifePack 500 AEDs That Are No Longer Serviceable.

Serial Number City Asset Tag

31848106 002034112

31848087 002555018

Motion By Kayce Zeller To Approve, 2nd Richard Hubbard By And So Ordered And Approved The Following:

3. Requests Approval To Open Bids For The Purchase Of A For A 2024 F250 Truck For Towing Two

Barricade And Motorcycle Trailers.

Kate Faupel Ford John Jones Auto Group Town & Country Ford Henderson GMC

$49648.76 $50510 $50510 $51168.00

Motion By Richard Hubbard To Approve, 2nd By Kaycee Zeller And So Ordered And Approved The Following

EPD Requested To Take Bids Under Advisement.

Motion By Kayce Zeller To Approve, 2nd Richard Hubbard By And So Ordered And Approved The Following:

B. Fire Department – Deputy Chief Kim Garrett

1. Requests Approval To Surplus The Following Items:

(4) Aga Masks. Masks Have No Visible Serial Numbers

10-14 Cubical Styled Desk, Most W/ Upper Cabinets

11-13 Under Chair Floor Mats (Old)

1 “Work” Bench

3 Desks

2 Bookcases

3-6 File Cabinets

1 Free Standing Coat Rack

4 Row Around Desk Chairs

7 Side Chairs

13 Expired CO2 Extinguishers

8 Expired Dry Chemical Extinguishers

24-28 Pallet Shelf Cross Bars (No Uprights)

1 Zodiac (Boat) Model #MK2 GR Serial #2423

1 Jon Boat W/Trailer Vin #1HNBPCM10f1201046

1 Row Around Computer Server Rack

25 Lockers

1 Ice Machine (Used For Parts)

1 Pallet Of Obsolete Electronics

1 Pallet Of Obsolete Gear

1 Pallet Recyclable Electronics

100 Stackable Chairs

1 Pallet Gas Monitoring Equipment

1 Vintage Traffic Preemption Set Up (To Union Museum)

Motion By Kayce Zeller To Approve, 2nd Richard Hubbard By And So Ordered And Approved The Following:

C. Building Commission – Kim Josey

1. Requests Approval To Award The Demolition Bids For:

a. 1707 N. Alvord Blvd – Raze House – Low Bidder Stemaly Excavating – $6,118.00

b. 602 Baker Ave.

– Raze Fire Damaged House Only – Low Bidder Velpen – $8,001.00

c. 1804 N. Fifth Ave – Raze Fire Damaged House And Garage – Low Bidder Velpen – $9,950.00

d. 1331-1333 Florence St.

– Raze House And Shed – Low Bidder Stemaly Excavating – $8,319.00

e. 1745 S. Linwood Ave.

– Raze House, Garage And Fence – Low Bidder Velpen – $7,600.00

f. 412 N. Second Ave.

– Raze House And Garage – Low Bidder Velpen – $9,200.00

D. Transportation & Services – Todd Robertson

Motion By Kayce Zeller To Approve, 2nd Richard Hubbard By And So Ordered And Approved The Following:

1. Traffic Engineering Department Would Like To Add 4-Pedestrian Signs (IN-MUTCD Placement

Specs) To The 4-Corner Approaches Of Lincoln Ave/Vann Ave (N, S, E, W).

PURPOSE: To Display Advance Notice Of Crosswalks At These Intersections For The Safety Of Our

Citizens Crossing At These Crosswalks.CITY OF EVANSVILLE

F. Special Event Permit – Sgt. Adam Will

Motion By Kayce Zeller To Approve, 2nd Richard Hubbard By And So Ordered And Approved The Following:

1. St. Benedict Cathedral Requests Approval Of Their Corpus Christi Procession

CLOSING: N/A – Event Is A Procession And Will Be Escorted By EPD Cruisers And Staff Wearing

Yellow Reflective Safety Vests.

ROUTE: START: Saint Benedict Cathedral – Lincoln Ave -> S. Harlan Ave -> E. Walnut ->

Runnymede Ave -> Lincoln Ave -> END: Saint Benedict Cathedral

WHEN: Sunday June 2nd From 11:15 A.M. To 12:30 P.M.

PURPOSE: Eucharistic Procession.

PENDING COI APPROVAL

Motion By Kayce Zeller To Approve, 2nd Richard Hubbard By And So Ordered And Approved The Following:

2. Requested Amendment To Previously Approved Event:

University Of Evansville’s Purple Palooza

CLOSING: Walnut Between S. Rotherwood Ave. And S. Weinbach Ave

PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED: Friday, April 12th From 4:00 P.M. To 11:30 P.M.

NEW REQUEST: Friday, April 12th From 3:00 P.M. To Saturday, April 13th 6:00 A.M.

NEW REQUEST: Rain Date Alternate Time Friday, April 19th

, Same Times.

PURPOSE: Food, Activities, Entertainment And Prizes Night Before Bike Race.

BARRICADES REQUESTED

G. Consent Section:

1. Road Closures – Request Approval Of The Following:

Motion By Richard Hubbard To Approve, 2nd By Kaycee Zeller And So Ordered And Approved The Following:

a. Jake David Of David Enterprises Requests A Road Closure

CLOSING: 924 W. Louisiana St.

WHEN: Friday, March 22nd From 7:00 A.M. To 5:00 P.M.

PURPOSE: Making A Street Cut And Excavate A Hole So Aldstadt Plumbing Can Tie A New

House Into EWSU Lines Running Down The Middle Of Louisiana St.CITY OF EVANSVILLE

Motion By Kayce Zeller To Approve, 2nd Richard Hubbard By And So Ordered And Approved The Following:

b. Rooted Repairs Requests A Lane Closure On Jefferson Ave And Lane Restriction On Governor.

CLOSING: Jefferson Ave Will Be Closed From 7:30 A.M. To 6:00 P.M. In Front Of 333

Jefferson Ave (In Front Of The Potter Wheel) And There Will Be A Lane Restriction On S.

Governor South Of Jefferson Avenue.

WHEN: Friday, March 15th Through Friday, March 29th From 7:30 A.M. To 6:00 P.M. Daily.

PURPOSE: Using Boom Lift To Power Wash And Paint Fascia Board/Soffit Of the Building.

Motion By Kayce Zeller To Approve, 2nd Richard Hubbard By And So Ordered And Approved The Following:

c. Precision Glass And Glazing Inc Requests Approval Of A Lane Restriction

CLOSING: North Bound Inside Lane, Weinbach Ave By 115 Center Drive

WHEN: Thursday April 1st Through Friday April 12th

PURPOSE: Space Needed For Boom Lift For Window Installation On Old Bank Building.

Motion By Kayce Zeller To Approve, 2nd Richard Hubbard By And So Ordered And Approved The Following:

d. Granted Tri State Requests Approval Of A Lane Restriction.

CLOSING: The Turn Lane Of Oakhill Onto Maxx Rd Wrapping Around On Maxx Road To The

End Of The Turn Lane.

WHEN: Friday April 26th From 8 A.M. To 10 A.M.

PURPOSE: Parking For Participants Of Groundbreaking Ceremony Of House Of Hope At

This Location.

BARRICADES REQUESTED: (NOTE: Organizer Is Planning On Having EPD There To Help With

Traffic Flow.)

Motion By Kayce Zeller To Approve, 2nd Richard Hubbard By And So Ordered And Approved The Following:

e. Signature School Requests Approval Of A Road Closure

CLOSING: Main Street Between 6th Street And Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

WHEN: Tuesday April 9th From 9:30 A.M. To 10:45 A.M. RAINDATE: Thursday April 11th 9:30 A.M.

To 10:45 A.M.

PURPOSE: To Create A Safety Buffer To Take The Senior Class Photo.

BARRICADES REQUESTED

Motion By Kayce Zeller To Approve, 2nd Richard Hubbard By And So Ordered And Approved The Following:

f. Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Requests Approval Of A Lane Restriction

CLOSING: Curb Lane Of Locust Street In Front Of Old National Events Plaza Exhibit Hall

WHEN: Monday April 8th From 8:00 A.M. To 8:00 P.M.

PURPOSE: To Provide Parking For Food Trucks For The EVSC’s Festival Of Nations Event At

The Old National Events Plaza.CITY OF EVANSVILLE

2. Dumpster In The Street – Request Approval Of The Following:

Motion By Richard Hubbard To Approve, 2nd By Kaycee Zeller And So Ordered And Approved The Following:

a. 401 NW 1st Street – Dumpster Will Be Placed On Ingle Street In Parking Spaces.

Jeremy Stone Of Sterling Industrial LLC

WHEN: March 18th Through April 18th.

PURPOSE: Demolition Debris From Remodeling.

Motion By Kayce Zeller To Approve, 2nd Richard Hubbard By And So Ordered And Approved The Following:

b. 1501 Ravenswood Dr.

Alon Schwartz

WHEN: March 20th Through April 20th

PURPOSE: House Remodel/Construction Debris

Motion By Richard Hubbard To Approve, 2nd By Kaycee Zeller And So Ordered And Approved The Following:

c. 1728 Glendale Ave.

Sarah Lovelace

WHEN: March 21st Through March 27th

PURPOSE: House Clean Out.

Motion By Kayce Zeller To Approve, 2nd Richard Hubbard By And So Ordered And Approved The Following:

d. 1713 Meadow Rd.

Braxton Contracting

WHEN: March 25th Through March 31st

PURPOSE: Remodel.CITY OF EVANSVILLE

3. Parking Permit – Request Approval To Approve The Following:

Motion By Richard Hubbard To Approve All Items A. B. C. And D., 2nd By Kaycee Zeller And So Ordered And

Approved The Following:

a. 3301 Oaklyn Dr.

Shortstacks Kitchen LLC

VEHICLE: Trailer, 2023 Diamon 7×16 Trailer, Plate TR664LRX, Logo On Trailer.

Truck, 2012 Ford F250, Grey, Plate BCG891, No Logo

WHEN: Dates: 03/28, 04/11, 04/20, 04/25

FROM: 11-1pm, 6-8am, 2-4:30pm, 6-8am

PURPOSE: To Load Food Trailer For Event.

b. 3301 Oaklyn Dr.

Shortstacks Kitchen LLC

VEHICLE: Truck & Trailer, 2023 Diamon 7×16 Trailer, Plate TR664LRX, Logo On Trailer.

Truck, 2012 Ford F250, Grey, Plate BCG891, No Logo

WHEN: Dates: 05/03, 05/04, 05/09, 05/15, 05/18, 05/23, 05/24, 05/26

FROM: 8-10am, 8-10am, 6-8am, 8-10am, 2-4:30pm, 6-8am, 2-4:30, 8-10am

Purpose: To Load Food Trailer For Event.

c. 3301 Oaklyn Dr.

Shortstacks Kitchen LLC

VEHICLE: Truck & Trailer, 2023 Diamon 7×16 Trailer, Plate TR664LRX, Logo On Trailer.

Truck, 2012 Ford F250, Grey, Plate BCG891, No Logo

WHEN: Dates: 06/06, 06/20, 06/21, 06/27, 06/29

FROM: 6-8am, 6-8am, 1-4pm, 8-10am, 2-4pm

PURPOSE: To Load Food Trailer For Event.

d. 3301 Oaklyn Dr.

Shortstacks Kitchen LLC

VEHICLE: Truck & Trailer, 2023 Diamon 7×16 Trailer, Plate TR664LRX, Logo On Trailer.

Truck, 2012 Ford F250, Grey, Plate BCG891, No Logo

WHEN: Dates: 07/04, 07/11, 07/18, 07/20, 07/25, 07/27

FROM: 6-8am, 2-4pm, 6-8am, 2-4pm, 8-10am, 2-4pm

Purpose: To Load Food Trailer For Event.CITY OF EVANSVILLE

OTHER BUSINESS:

Motion By Kayce Zeller To Approve, 2nd Richard Hubbard By And So Ordered And Approved The Following:

Approve Claims.

Motion By Richard Hubbard To Approve, 2nd By Kaycee Zeller And So Ordered And Approved The Following:

Approve The Minutes From Wednesday March 14th, 2024.

Announcements:

Next Meeting, April 10th, 2024

WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE NEW HARMONY BRIDGE.

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by: Daniel Barton

Publisher of the New Harmony Gazette

 

WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE BRIDGE.

“UNDER OUR RADAR”

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RADAR

“UNDER OUR RADAR”

JANUARY 29, 2024

AFTER RECENTLY OBSERVING SEVERAL VOTING ACTIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE CURRENT EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL WE HAVE CONCLUDED THAT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS NEED TO SPEND MORE DUE DILIGENCE IN ANALYZING THE ORDINANCES SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL

RECENT  ITEM THAT WENT “UNDER OUR RADAR”

EVANSVILLE City COUNCILMEMBER BEN TROCKMAN WAS APPOINTED TO THE “DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCRUSION BOARD” AT Â RECENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING WITH LITTLE DISCUSSION. BEN TROCKMAN REPLACED 4TH WARD CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ALEX BURTON ON THIS BOARD.

(THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY PAST MEMBERS OF THE EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2022.

ATTACHED BELOW IS THE LINK OF THIS CITY ORDINANCE THAT WAS PASSED BY MEMBERS OF EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SEPTEMBER 12, 2022.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO READING YOUR PRO OR CON REMARKS ABOUT WHAT MANY PEOPLE CONSIDER TO BE A CIVIL RIGHTS ORDINANCE.

G-2022-14 Amended

FOOTNOTE: THIS ORDINANCE LINK WAS POSTED BY THE CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER WITHOUT BIAS. OPINION OR EDITING. 

WE RECEIVED SEVERAL REQUESTS FROM OUR READERS TO RE-PUBLISH THE ARTICLE BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT PULL THE ARTICLE UP ON OUR MOBILE SITE.

 

 

Keeping our State Secure

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Governor Holcomb, IEDC Secure Largest Quarter of Committed Capital Investment in State History

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Governor Holcomb, IEDC Secure Largest Quarter of Committed Capital Investment
in State History
Following back-to-back record years, State’s modernized toolkit continues to yield once-in-a-generation ‘wins’ and unprecedented economic momentum

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) board of directors meeting that the IEDC has secured $20.68 billion in committed capital investment so far in 2024, marking the highest quarter on record for capital investment in the agency’s nearly 20-year history.

“This is a significant time in Indiana’s history,” said Gov. Holcomb. “Decades from now, we’ll look back on these years as a critical turning point that transformed Indiana’s future, cultivating the growth of future industries and creating high-paying, in-demand career opportunities for Hoosiers for generations to come. We are proud to share that Indiana has secured another $20.68 billion in committed capital investment in just the last three months, and that, most importantly, this will positively impact our communities and our residents.”

The governor, along with Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg and IEDC Chief Strategy Officer Ann Lathrop, unveiled at the board meeting that in the first quarter of 2024, 45 companies committed to locate or expand in Indiana, investing $20.68 billion in their operations and creating 5,158 new jobs with an average wage of $33.79/hour – or more than $70,000 annually (over 20% the state average wage and approximately the national average wage). This committed capital investment already totals 72% of the capital investment committed in all of 2023 ($28.7 billion), which was an all-time high for the IEDC.

Indiana rolled out a new, comprehensive economic development strategy in 2021, marking an intentional shift to a more proactive organization with a focus on building a high-growth, high-tech economy of the future. In partnership with Gov. Holcomb and the Indiana General Assembly, the IEDC has made significant modernizations to the state’s economic development toolkit and committed unprecedented investments to innovation, entrepreneurship and quality of place, equipping the organization to better compete for and win large, critical industry investments.

Since that time, the IEDC has celebrated two consecutive record-breaking years in 2022 and 2023, securing a total of $71.57 billion in new committed capital investment since the beginning of 2022. This includes the growth of new-to-Indiana sectors like electric vehicles and semiconductors, as well as transformational, high-impact commitments such as Canadian Solar (Jeffersonville), Eli Lilly and Company (Lebanon), ENTEK (Terre Haute), General Motors and Samsung SDI (New Carlisle) and StarPlus Energy (Kokomo).

“Indiana’s strategic focus on creating the economy we want is working,” said Sec. Rosenberg. “In partnership with Gov. Holcomb and the Indiana General Assembly, we’ve created a more competitive environment in Indiana, attracting once-in-a-generation investments from companies that will be at the forefront of the future economy. This historic economic momentum will bring new life to our communities – both urban and rural – and create more quality career opportunities for current and future Hoosiers, ensuring all residents can prosper and succeed.”

IEDC board approval is often a necessary step in a company’s decision to announce a project. With the board’s approval today, these companies are expected to begin making announcements in the coming weeks and months.

What to know if visiting a DNR property for eclipse

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DNR

Much of Indiana will be in the zone of totality for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, including 54 properties managed by the DNR that will provide an excellent vantage point for viewing the once-in-a-lifetime event. Many properties have eclipse-themed programming on April 8 and in the days leading up to the eclipse, too.

If you plan to visit a DNR property within the zone of totality, expect to have a lot of company. When parking areas are full, gates will close to cars and pedestrians. We would love to have you visit a DNR property, but if you live in the zone of totality, consider viewing the eclipse from home.

The DNR website provides more information on viewing times and tips if you plan on enjoying the eclipse from a DNR property.

Trailblazer Track and Field back in action with busy outdoor season opener weekend

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CHARLESTON, Ill. – The Vincennes University Men’s and Women’s Track and Field teams headed outside for the first time this season and split the squad between two different meets.

Members of the VU Track team headed to St. Louis, Mo. to take part in the WashU Distance Carnival hosted by Washington University of St. Louis Friday, while the rest of the VU Track teams headed to Charleston, Ill. for the two-day EIU Big Blue Invitational hosted by Eastern Illinois University Friday and Saturday.

The WashU Distance Carnival crew was headed by sophomore Isaac Stanford (Flora, Ill.) who placed eighth in the 1500 meters with a time of 3:53.43.

Freshman Brahym Sakka (Tunisia) placed 32nd in the 3000 meter steeplechase with a final time of 10:07.82.

Freshman Caden Hostetler (LaGrange, Ind.) rounded out the VU finishers Friday, taking part in the 10,000 meters and finished with a time of 35:19.23 to place 135th in a very competitive field.

The rest of the Trailblazers headed to Charleston, Ill. for the EIU Big Blue Invitational.

The VU teams were led by a great showing in the 400 meters, with the Trailblazers posting four of the top five finishes in the event, led by 600 meter Indoor National Champion Desroy Jordan, who took the top spot with a time of 47.24.

Freshmen Olamipo Ladipo, Malik Ferdinand and Tumaini Skinner rounded out the top five finishers with Ladipo placing second at 47.70 seconds, Ferdinand took fourth at 49.30 and Skinner placed fifth at 50.01 seconds.

Sophomore Matthew Gray (Washington, Ind.) and freshman Tanner Spence (Carmi, Ill.) rounded out the VU finishers in the 400 meters, with Gray taking 14th at 52.18 seconds and Spence placing 17th at 53.77 seconds.

Spence and Gray then turned around and led a group of Trailblazers in the 1500 meter dash, with Spence posting a time of 4:09.73 to take 15th, while Gray placed 27th at 4:26.99.

Freshmen Nathan Whitehead (Vincennes, Ind.), Alex Kwizera (Indianapolis, Ind.) and Max Pendley (French Lick, Ind.) closed out the VU finishers in the 1500 meters with a time of 4:28.06 for Whitehead, 4:42.10 for Kwizera and 4:50.46 for Pendley.

Sophomore and Indoor Heptathlon National Champion Olegs Kozjakovs was one of a few Blazers to compete in multiple events, placing 15th in the 110 meter hurdles with a time of 27.16 seconds and taking fifth in the discus with a throw of 45.39 meters.

Freshman Jeremiah Ziebart also competed in multiple events, following Olegs by placing 10th in the discus with a throw of 35.80 meters and taking fourth in the javelin with a best throw of 47.54 meters.

Freshman Clinton Laguerre had VU’s next best individual finish on the men’s side, taking second in the 400 meter hurdles with a final time of 54.63 seconds, along with freshman Zion Pruitt who took ninth at 1:02.32.

The VU men’s team was rounded out in Charleston by freshman Jacob Wickman who placed eighth in the hammer throw with a distance of 33.65 meters.

“We opened the outdoor season with a very busy weekend,” VU Head Track and Field Coach Marty Rogier said. “I thought we had a successful start to the season and I am even more excited than I was about our potential.”

“At EIU, we had some very good performances in some very windy conditions,” Rogier added. “It’s a little different when you get outdoors and have to deal with the elements. I was hoping for us to just compete hard and not be concerned about times or distances.”

“The men were led by the 400 group,” Rogier said. “We went one, two, four, five in that event, led by indoor National Champion Desroy Jordan who had a winning time of 47.24. Olamipo ran stride for stride with Desroy running a very fast 47.70 for second. That qualified for Nationals and places him fifth in program history.”

“Malik and Tumaini added 49.3 and a 50.01 in the 400,” Rogier added. “Clinton had a very nice race finishing second in the 400 hurdles with a quick 54.63. This group performed very well, especially considering the stiff head wind that hit them on the homestretch.”

“Jeremiah had a very good performance in his first meet throwing the javelin,” Rogier said. “He finished fourth throwing 47.54 with a terrible cross wind. That also places him sixth in program history. He is new to that event and I believe he is going to do very well as the season progresses.”

“Olegs followed that up with a fifth place finish in the discus with a solid 45.39 throw,” Rogier added. “He had a good series of throws and there could be some big throws coming.”

The Trailblazer women’s team had an equally productive first weekend at Eastern Illinois, led by Indoor Pole Vault National Champions Sophia and Julia Amaral.

 

Aces walk it off in series finale

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Aces walk it off in series finale

UE takes final game of the series

 

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Trailing by a score of 2-1 entering the bottom of the seventh inning, the University of Evansville softball team rallied for two runs to take a 3-2 win over UIC in Sunday’s series finale at Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at Cooper Stadium.

Zoe Frossard scored the tying run in the 7th, coming home when Jess Willsey reached on an error.  Alexa Davis scored the winning run, coming home on a wild pitch.  As a team, the Purple Aces accumulated six hits in the game while holding the Flames to four.  Brooke Voss had two hits while scoring a run.

UE had its first scoring opportunity in the first as Willsey reached on an error and Marah Wood followed with a bunt single to put runners on second and third before a flyout kept things scoreless.  The Flames plated the first run of the day in the top of the second and were poised to add more in the third.

UIC loaded the bases with no outs as they looked to extend the lead.  Brooke Voss threw a runner out at home for the first out.  While the Flames scored their second run on a base hit, Voss limited the damage once again, turning a double play to end the top of the frame.

Evansville’s defense made numerous impressive plays to keep the Flames within striking distance and their persistence paid off as the Purple Aces got on the board in the bottom of the sixth.  With one out, Brooke Voss doubled to left center and advanced to third on the throw.  She scored on a sacrifice fly from Abby Bode.

In the bottom of the seventh, UE completed the comeback.  Frossard and Taylor Howe both reached on 1-out walks.  That brought Willsey to the plate, who forced an error that allowed Frossard to score and tie the game.  Alexa Davis reentered the game for Howe and advanced to third on the play before scoring the winning run on a wild pitch.

Sydney Weatherford picked up her third win of the season.  She allowed two runs, one earned, on four hits in the 7-inning performance.  Miranda Gomez took the loss, allowing three runs, just one earned, in 6 1/3 frames.

UE is back home Wednesday to face USI.

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