Evansville Redevelopment Commission
AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 – 9:00 am
Civic Center Complex – Room 307

1. Call to Order

2. Downtown Redevelopment Area

13-ERC-15 – Approving a Pre-Development Agreement with Hotel Developer

13-ERC-16 – Authorizing Change Order No. 2 to the Contract with Arc Construction for New Accessible Entrance at the Old Post Office

13-ERC-17 – Authorizing Change Order No. 3 to the Contract with Arc Construction for New Accessible Entrance at the Old Post Office

13-ERC-18 – Authorizing Change Order No. 4 to the Contract with Arc Construction for New Accessible Entrance at the Old Post Office

3. Other Business

4. Adjournment

* This preliminary Agenda is subject to change. The final Agenda will be posted at the entrance to the location of the meeting prior to the meeting.

STATEHOUSE – State Representatives Suzanne Crouch (R-Evansville) and Ron Bacon (R-Chandler) co-sponsored Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 153, which was signed into law today by Governor Pence. SEA 153 amends Indiana’s child labor laws to allow Hoosiers under age 14 to work as referees, umpires or officials for youth athletic programs.

“Matthew Burkhart, a 13-year-old from Newburgh, brought this idea to me because he wanted to make a difference,” said Rep. Crouch. “This bill could help as many as 300 young Hoosiers, just like Matthew, to realize their dreams of serving as referees.”

SEA 153 has the support of Indiana Soccer President Murray Clark. The bill lowers the eligibility age to work as a referee, umpire or official for youth athletic programs. A child must satisfy each of the following requirements:

· The child must be at least 12 years of age.

· The child must be certified as a referee, umpire or official by a national certification program.

· The child must referee, umpire or officiate for an age bracket younger than his/her own age.

“This legislation is quite an accomplishment for the young Mr. Burkhart,” said Rep. Bacon. “He should be very proud of his work. The legislative process is not easy to maneuver and his efforts to make this a possibility are commendable. I hope this will encourage more kids to be active in their local athletic programs as participants and as role models for their younger peers.

TSGS (Tri-State Genealogical Society) Meeting Notice

When: Tuesday 9 April 6:30 PM

Where: Willard Library – Bayard Room on the Second Floor

What: Monthly Meeting

A drawing for an attendance prize will be awarded at the close of the meeting… you must be present to win.

The Tri-State Genealogical Society will have a brief business meeting followed by our program:

TSGS has announced that the program will feature Bettie Cook. She holds a BA from Carson-Newman College, Master’s Degree from University of Kentucky. Bettie has been a Certified Genealogist since 1974. She has published thirty-six books, The Kentucky Record Series with her late husband. Her most recent work, Research In Kentucky, was published by the National Genealogical Society as part of their series of Research In the States. The program, “Brick Walls: Finding Answers” will examine sources that help locate a hard to find ancestor. Research problem questions will be accepted from attendees and answered.

How many of you have a hit a brick wall, a place where you think you will not find this elusive ancestor or information about them? This promises to be a program that you do not want to miss.

You do not have to be a member to come and participate at the society’s monthly meetings (except, no meetings in July and August).

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This time of the year, weather conditions may cause the society to cancel meetings… the decision to cancel usually is determined the day of the meeting, providing short notice. Since a bad weather system may develop later in the day (or that night), check our blog (http://tsgsblog.blogspot.com/) for cancellation notice or call Willard Library (812-425-4309).

Zoeller’s office also seeks preliminary injunction against Illinois-based company

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a lawsuit today against a company accused of using government-like mailings to offer copies of property deeds for exorbitant fees.

Illinois Deed Provider, Inc. also doing business National Record Service, Inc. and National Deed Service, Inc. sent mailers to property owners offering certified copies of deeds for $59.50 and an additional copy for $20. Property deeds – which are usually one to two pages – are public records and county recorders can provide copies for free or at a nominal cost, often times a $1 per page.

“The solicitations mimic government legal documents which mislead consumers into believing they need a copy of their property deed,” Zoeller said. “Homeowners are not required to have copies even when they go to sell a property and they can obtain these documents from their county recorder’s office at little or no cost.”

According to the lawsuit filed in Allen County Superior Court, the company’s notices contained the property owner’s name, address, property deed document number and county recorder’s information. Interested persons would fill out the form and return it with a check, money order or credit card information. Zoeller said this is the first lawsuit his office has filed against this type of business.

Some of the company’s mailers claim, “The U.S. Government Federal Citizen Information Center website recommends that property owners should have an official or certified copy of their deed.” According to the lawsuit, the federal website does not contain such information and the federal government actually warns consumers of companies offering to sell you a certified copy of your deed.

The state alleges the company violated the Deceptive Consumer Sales Act and the Deceptive Commercial Solicitation Act. Zoeller’s office seeks an injunction, consumer restitution, civil penalties and investigative costs.

“Hoosiers have enough to consider when they purchase a home. In the midst of a flurry of paperwork and expensive decisions, this official-sounding solicitation arrives, seeming like yet another thing a buyer is required to do,” said Allen County Recorder John McGauley. “Recorders across Indiana have long felt the National Deed Service offer is exorbitant and misleading. We thank Attorney General Zoeller for the opportunity to settle the question once and for all.”

The Attorney General’s office also filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against the company which would prohibit it from sending these notices to consumers pending a final judgment by the court. Zoeller thanked county recorders who assisted in the investigation and those who voiced their concerns regarding these types of services.

If you have any doubts about a mailing offering a government-provided service, contact the entity directly to confirm the solicitation’s legitimacy. If you have received a notice or paid for this service, you can file a complaint with the Attorney General’s office by visiting www.IndianaConsumer.com or requesting a complaint form be mailed to you by calling 1.800.382.5516.

Zoeller thanked Deputy Attorney General Lisa Wolf for her work on the case and her dedication to the Consumer Protection Division.

Amy Bonenberger, math teacher at Bosse High School, is the EVSC’s latest recipient of the Peabody Energy Leader in Education Award. Bonenberger will receive the award at a SURPRISE reception yesterday in the Bosse Fine Arts Gallery at Bosse High School.

With the unveiling of 7 new Police/ Sheriff Jeep Wranglers, our communities’ newest youth outreach program was introduced on Monday. Each Jeep will be assigned to a School Resource Officer and reflect the High School for the district they are assigned to. The Jeeps and the artwork on them were donated by Bennett Motors and Audubon Chrysler Center.
The program, entitled “Choose Not to Lose”, is a community partnership between many groups. The program will stress the importance of making good choices. It will also create friendships between the students of EVSC, Evansville’s Catholic schools, and local law enforcement officers.
The first phase of the program is to reach out to the kids and let them know that there are consequences for all choices, good and bad. Many times, kids feel only the bad choices ever get any attention. Our goal is to change that belief. By recognizing the positive choices being made on a daily basis, we hope to re-enforce that type of good behavior.
There will be age appropriate activities that will “drive” our message home. From coloring books for the youngest to summer camps for the oldest, this multifaceted program has something for everyone. Activities will be conducted throughout the school year to keep the students involved and to reward their good citizenship.
This is a long term commitment from all the of the community partners who came together to make this happen. This program is being provided through donations and people volunteering their time. All of the activities will be free to participate in and all students who earn their citizenship award at school will be eligible for the activities. The students who do not earn their citizenship award will be encouraged to improve and given the guidance to help them be successful.

The issuing of state police vehicles marks the conclusion of formal training that began for each member of the 72nd Recruit Academy. The academy started on July 8, 2012 and graduation occurred on December 21, 2012. Since graduation, each recruit has progressed through a formalized on-the-job training program to put to practice what was learned in the academy. Now each officer is assigned their patrol vehicle and will engage in daily patrol functions at their assigned state police post.

Below is a list of each recruit and their assigned state police post duty station:

Last Name First Name DISTRICT ASSIGNMENT

Beaver Zachary Lowell
Bohling Brandon Lowell
Daly Nicholas Lowell
Escutia, Jr Rogelio Lowell
Kocinski Erik Lowell
Madison Jason Lowell
Allen Aaron Lafayette
Grayson Stephen Lafayette
Gum Clayton Lafayette
McGee Bernard Lafayette
Bayly Joshua Peru
Reason Benjamin Peru
Waldron Tyson Peru
York Adam Peru
Crabtree Grant Toll Road
Durham Patrick Toll Road
Garrett Andrew Toll Road
Price Mark Toll Road
Rafferty Ross Toll Road
Stanek Chad Toll Road
Superczynski Justin Toll Road
Zehnder Dustin Toll Road
Hatfield Caleb Ft. Wayne
Stevens James Ft. Wayne
Thrasher Joshua Ft. Wayne
Tummers Michael Bloomington
Van Arsdale Randall Bloomington
Allen Michael Jasper
Beaver Andrew Jasper
Dunsworth Jason Jasper
Seifert Coty Jasper
Gramig Brent Evansville
Mull Bradley Evansville
Hutson Robert Versailles
Mitchell Andrew Versailles
Sperle Jamey Versailles
Parkes Scott Sellerbusrg
Schumacher Kristi Sellerbusrg
Otter, Jr Raymond Pendleton
Weaver Clint Pendleton
Brownfield Nicholas Indianapolis
Butt, Jr Walter Indianapolis
Deffit Luis Indianapolis
Heiny Wade Indianapolis
Helmbrecht Matthew Indianapolis
Portteus Ian Putnamville
Smith Erik Putnamville

Picture Notes:
Picture #1 is Formation of Six Troopers with Newly Assigned Cars
Picture #2 is Formation of State Police Vehicles
Picture #3 is Supt. Doug Carter (L) with Un-named New Trooper (R)
Contact Information:
Capt. David R. Bursten
Public Information
317-232-0064
DBursten@isp.in.gov