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MAYORS LEGAL COUNCIL TED ZIEMER JR. MAINTAINS THAT McGLADREY IT REPORT IS CONFIDENTIAL

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Ted Ziemer, City of Evansville Attorney
Ted Ziemer, City of Evansville Attorney

Dear Council Members:

I have just reviewed your Attorney’s e-mail to you of 7/29/2013.
I have no comment on Mr. Danks editorial comment regarding the past three (3) months.
The document sent to Mr. Danks by my office is, as stated in my memo to Mr. Danks of 7/25/2013, an earlier draft of the McGladrey Assessment.
Contrary to the opinion of your Attorney that “the report is NOT confidential” I assure you that it is deemed confidential by the Administration under applicable Indiana Law and that as such we would not release it to the public under either an APRA or a FOIA request.  We only released it to your Attorney for delivery to you due to your special status as members of the Common Council of the City of Evansville and thus we asked and continue to ask that you maintain the confidentiality of the document.
Cordially,
Ted C Ziemer, Jr.
Corporate Counsel for the City of Evansville

CITY COUNCIL ATTORNEY SCOTT DANKS DECLARES APRIL 8, 2013 IT ASSESSMENT NOT CONFIDENTIAL

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Scott DanksDear Council Members:

President Robinson has requested that I inform you that the special council meeting scheduled for tonight concerning the IT assessment has been cancelled. For the past three (3) months members of the Council have been attempting without success to obtain a copy of an IT Assessment report by McGladrey that was rumored to have been received by the administration. This rumor was repeatedly denied by various members of the administration.
On Thursday, July 25, 2013 (9) copies of what appears to be a full, complete and final report of the McGladrey IT Assessment DATED APRIL 8, 2013 was delivered to my office for each member of the Council.
Due to the amount  of information contained within the April 8, 2013 report and due to unanswered questions as to why it was not produced earlier, President Robinson felt additional time was needed to study the report and investigate why it was not provided to the Council earlier.
Also several Council members have inquired as to whether the April 8, 2013 IT Assessment report is confidential as maintained by the administration. It is my opinion that the report is NOT confidential.
Scott A. Danks, Attorney at Law
for the
Common Council of the City of Evansville

BREAKING NEWS : MAYORS CALLS NEWS CONFERENCE WITH McGLADREY CONSULTANTS

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Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke
Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke

The Administration will hold a media availability at 4 p.m. in the Mayor’s office, Room 302 Civic Center Complex, to give a representative from McGladrey, an international consulting company, the opportunity to present the “City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County IT Assessment Technology Action Plan.” The media availability is in response to the cancellation of the special City Council meeting that had been scheduled tonight. The McGladrey representative was en route when notice of the cancellation was given this morning and the Administration wants to move this process forward.

Mayor Schedules McGladrey Media Event in lieu of cancelled Special City Council meeting

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Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke
Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke

News Advisory

EVANSVILLE, IN – The Administration will hold a media availability at 4 p.m. in the Mayor’s office, Room 302 Civic Center Complex, to give a representative from McGladrey, an international consulting company, the opportunity to present the “City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County IT Assessment Technology Action Plan.” The media availability is in response to the cancellation of the special City Council meeting that had been scheduled tonight. The McGladrey representative was en route when notice of the cancellation was given this morning and the Administration wants to move this process forward.

EPD Acivity Report: July 28, 2013

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EPD Acivity Report: July 28, 2013

BREAKING NEWS : City Council And Mayor At Odds Over IT Report

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City of Evansville SealNOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

The special meeting of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana that was scheduled for Monday, July 29, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. in Room 301 of the Civic Center has been cancelled.

The purpose of this meeting was to review and discuss the McGladrey Reports.  This meeting may be rescheduled for a later date.

It  is being alleged that members of City Council is asking the Mayor to provide them with additional information concerning the April 8, 2013 It Assessment report done by MCGladley.  A   deadline was set today at  9:00 a. m. by City Council requesting the Mayor to provide them with additional information concerning this report.  Because the Mayor failed to present the requested It Report of April 8, 2013 by the requested deadline City Council cancelled this afternoon meeting.

Word is that the Mayor and City Council are about to do public battle over the way that the April 8, 2013 was handled by the Mayors office.  This is a major political developing story and the CCO shall keep you posted as warrented.

Deaconess Recognized as “Most Wired”

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In the July issue of Hospital’s and Health Networks Magazine (H&HN), Deaconess Health System was the only regional hospital recognized as one of 2013’s “Most Wired.” This recognition is the result of the magazine’s Health Care’s Most Wired Survey, conducted between January 15 and March 15, 2013. The survey asked hospitals and health systems nationwide to answer questions regarding their IT initiatives.

Deaconess received top honors thanks to our progressive approach to technology in the health care setting. The foundation of our digital strategy is early and successful implementation of a robust Electronic Medical Record system (EMR). This system improves operational, financial, and clinical performance throughout the entire continuum of care. It also enables us to significantly increase patient safety by creating alarms and alerts for potential medication interactions, linking hospital data back to the patient’s doctor, and safeguarding personal health information.

“Healthcare has historically lagged behind other industries in the adoption and use of technology. Our health system continues to be ahead of the curve because the Information Systems Department at Deaconess accepted a challenge from our leaders years ago to embrace health information technology and make it a meaningful part of how we provide care,” says Dr. Dan Edelman, Chief Medical Information Officer. He continues, “At the end of the day, our technology standardizes health care tasks. This allows the care givers to spend less time hunting for information, and more time caring for you.”

Pulmonary Support Group to hold picnic fundraiser

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 St. Mary’s Pulmonary Support Group will hold a picnic fundraiser Saturday, August 17th from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at American Baptist East Fellowship Hall, located at 6300 Washington Avenue in Evansville.

The event will include bingo games, a K9 demonstration from the Evansville Police Department, jewelry making, a Tai Chi class, a cornhole competition, live music by The Fraley’s, and lots of great door prizes, including a big door prize drawing at 2pm. Those attending the picnic are encouraged to bring an item from their home to include in a White Elephant auction and a homemade dessert to enter into a competition.

The cost is $10 per person, $18 per couple, or $30 for a family of four and includes a two-piece chicken meal complete with mashed potatoes and gravy, macaroni and cheese, green beans, a dinner roll, dessert, and a beverage. All proceeds benefit the St. Mary’s Pulmonary Rehab Support Group, which offers educational and social opportunities for adults diagnosed with lung diseases.

To reserve your tickets, please call 812-485-5230. Payment is required with reservation.

 

City-County Observer selects Senator Vaneta Becker as “Mole Award” winner for 2013

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CCO Chairman of the Board, Ron Cosby, announced today that Indiana State Senator Vaneta Becker has been selected as a 2013 “Mole Award” winner. Senator Becker, a graduate of the University of Southern Indiana, has been selected for her good public policy, tireless committee work, and her many activities within the community. Senator Becker has served in both Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties during her extensive political career in the Indiana House of Representatives and Senate. Cosby said of Becker, “We are honored and privileged to have someone with the political abilities and talents of Vaneta Becker serving our community. She is not only highly regarded, but effective, in getting the job done in Indianapolis for the constituents of this area.”

 

A list of Senator Becker’s accomplishments and awards while in office

 

2012 Indiana Area Agencies on Aging-Legislative Champion Award 2011 Indiana Coalition for Human Services – Oscar McCulloch Social Services Award 2011 Leadership Evansville Celebration of Leadership Winternheimer/Lamar Public Service Award 2011-Indiana Retired Teachers Association -Outstanding State Senator 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award -The Arc 2011 Evansville Teachers Association Friend of Education Award 2010-Albion Fellows Bacon Award 2010-Ark Crisis Center Dedication to Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect 2009 Komen Evansville Affiliate- Bobby Sloan Symbol of Hope Award 2009 Indiana Trial Lawyers Association Legislator of the Year 2008 Legislator of the Year – Indiana Primary Health Care Association 2008 Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence Empowerment Award 2007 Indiana Association for Home and Hospice Care Advocate of the Year 2007 Indiana Council of Administrators of Special Education Legislator of the Year 2001 Indiana Home Care Task Force – Service Award 1999-Lampion Center Advocacy Award 1995 ALCOA-Outstanding Leadership Award 1995 USI Distinguished Alumni Award 1995 Indiana Association of Ophthalmologists Legislator of the Year

 

Sen. Becker’s selection is the fifth selection of this years “Mole Award “winners. She joins the Honorable Judges Brett Niemeier and Wayne Trockman along with Matthew Burkhart of Newburgh and Ben Trockman of Evansville. Judge Niemeier was selected for his work with Evansville’s youth and for his affiliation with the Alternative School that now resides in what used to be Evansville’s North High School. Judge Trockman has been selected for his public policy as well as his work with Vanderburgh County’s first Drug Treatment Court. Matthew Burkhart and Ben Trockman have both been selected as a result of their work in reforming laws and standards of operation. Matthew Burkhart successfully lobbied for reform of Indiana’s child labor laws in respect to children under the age of 14 being able to umpire and referee sporting events. Ben Trockman’s work has encouraged airline companies to re-examine their policies and standards of operation for the physically challenged wishing to travel.

 

This years sixth annual “Mole Awards” Ceremony will be held at 12:00 pm on October 14 in Casino Aztar’s Walnut Room. Invitation to this event is by reservation only and details of this event will be posted at a later date on City-County Observer.

IS IT TRUE, July 29, 2013

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Mole #3 Nostradamus of Local Politics
Mole #3 Nostradamus of Local Politics

IS IT TRUE the Evansville City government is touting the program where $10 Million federal tax dollars were secured to build 40 houses in a dilapidated area of town a big success?…depending on one’s perspective of the situation it may be rationalize to actually be a success?…if one is in the business of making sure new houses are built with tax dollars to house people who could not afford the houses in the first place, damn the costs to society, then this is indeed a big success?…if one is a winner of the “nice house for 15 years at low rent” lottery where the new residents are chosen this would constitute a success? … the reality of the situation is that 40 people, a developer  benefit from this kind of success while the rest of the taxpaying American people pick up the tab?…to the other 117,000 people of Evansville, 6 Million Hoosiers, and 310 Million Americans this is a tax paid for nothing in return?

IS IT TRUE we wonder how is it that a scheme to take $10 Million federal tax dollars from the people of this country to enrich private investors by $1.7 Million, pay a developer and Hope $1.15 Million up front, and squander the other $7.25 Million of houses that are currently only worth $4.8 Million constitute a success?…this is nothing more than selective redistribution of federal tax dollars?…the purpose of the federal government is to do things that directly benefit us all and not a select few?…the other purpose of government at all levels is to know the numbers well enough to have the good sense not to call something that is essentially a giving tax dollar away scheme with tax dollars “a success” and to stay away from such programs?…the frivolous use of other people’s money to do this project is reflected all over this country that is increasingly becoming entitlement minded?…programs like this did not save Detroit and will not save Evansville?…only well thought out plans that involve private investment and deployment of high value human capital (jobs) will do that?

IS IT TRUE the City County Observer and most of its readers would like to know where can we go to buy federal tax credits at 83 cents on the dollar?…if regular folks were eligible to be a investor for a day we could all buy up tax credits at 83 cents on the dollar and pay our taxes at a discount too?…the whole program from top to bottom is disgusting and bad public policy on the federal level?

IS IT TRUE even if one is okay with redistribution schemes (which we are not) that pay for today’s shiny new houses with tax dollars from the future the numbers associated with this program just don’t add up to creating value?…speaking of paying for this year’s shiny objects with next year’s tax dollars, isn’t that exactly what got Sherman Greer fired from his job?…out of one side of the mouth of the City of Evansville comes the words “YOU’RE FIRED” while out of the other side comes the word “SUCCESS” for actions that are pretty close to identical?…the CCO of course does not support what Mr. Greer did but can’t let the hypocrisy that fell from the mouth of the City of Evansville in these two recent events of interest go without being pointed out?

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