BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS

REVISED AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER

2. MINUTES April 3, 2013

3. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Request Re: Approve and Execute Agreement with Mike and Nancy Roberts for Angel
Mounds Boat Ramp. – Johnson
b. Request Re: Approve and Execute Park Use Application with the West Side Nut Club
for the Library Park During the Fall Festival October 6 – 13, 2013. – Hayes

4. OLD BUSINESS
a. Request Re: Open Quote for Picnic Table Frames, Park Bench Frames and Bleachers. – Schall
b. Request Re: Open Bids for Reptile Exhibit in Kley Building at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic
Garden. – Beck
c. Request Re: Approve and Execute Addendum to BLA Contract for Preliminary Wetland
Determination at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. – Beck
d. Request Re: Award Quote for Pool Chemicals. – Schall
e. Request Re: Approve and Execute Amended Maintenance Agreement with the Evansville-
Vanderburgh Building Authority for Various Department Facilities. – Johnson
f. Request Re: Update on the Gresham Home from ECHO. – Stephanie Tenbarge

5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Request Re: Consideration of Golf Extra Play Proposal. – Johnson/McAtee
b. Request Re: Approve and Execute Agreement with ABATE of Indiana for Usage of
Roberts Stadium Parking Lot. – Johnson
c. Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comments.

6. REPORTS
a. Denise Johnson, Executive Director

7. ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS

8. ADJOURN

Tuesday, April 16

Noon

Casino Aztar Conference Center

EVSC Superintendent David Smith will present the State of Our Schools presentation at Rotary at noon tomorrow at the Casino Aztar Conference Center. Superintendent Smith will discuss the past school year and a look to the future.

Tuesday, April 16

5 – 9 p.m.

Bosse High School Gymnasium, 1300 Washington Ave.

Teams from 19 schools in Evansville and the surrounding area will converge tomorrow on Bosse High School for the Senior Regional Academic Superbowl Competition and the chance to qualify to compete at the state level in May. This year’s theme is Ancient Greece.

As in years past, the competition will be comprised of five subject matter rounds – Fine Arts, Social Studies, Math, English, Science and a sixth Interdisciplinary round in which questions may come from any and all subject areas.

The top 10 teams, based on total scores from regional competitions across the state, will advance to the state competition on May 4.

A bipartisan bill to protect healthcare consumers.

(Washington, DC) – Representatives Larry Bucshon (R-IN) and David Scott (D-GA) introduced H.R. 1427, the “Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act,” a bipartisan bill to protect healthcare consumers. H.R. 1427 provides more information to consumers so they are able to make wise and informed decisions about their personal healthcare needs.

This legislation would make it unlawful for any healthcare professional to make deceptive statements or engage in behavior that misleads patients in advertisements and marketing efforts. It also directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to pay particular attention to false and misleading advertising among all healthcare professionals.

Bucshon and Scott’s bill will provide much needed clarification at addressing patient confusion in the healthcare marketplace and ensure wiser expenditure of all healthcare dollars.

Rep. Bucshon (R-IN):

“As a physician, I understand that healthcare providers are vitally important to our nation’s healthcare system,” said Rep. Bucshon. “That being said, we need to take every step possible to ensure patients are protected. It is imperative that healthcare consumers have adequate information, including the education and training level of the healthcare professionals treating them, so that they are able to make wise healthcare choices. Ultimately, this bill will protect patient autonomy and decision-making and improve our healthcare system.”

Rep. David Scott (D-GA):

“Health consumers should be empowered to make decisions based on accurate information about their service provider. That is why I continue to be the chief Democratic co-sponsor of, the Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act,” Rep. Scott said. “Patients today are confused about the healthcare system, especially when it comes to differentiating among the qualifications of the many types of healthcare providers. Our bill would make it unlawful for any healthcare professional to make deceptive statements or engage in behavior that misleads patients in advertisements and marketing efforts about their level of training.”

BACKGROUND:

Prior to being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010, Rep. Larry Bucshon served as a cardiothoracic surgeon for over 15 years.

Warrick County – Effective immediately, Lincoln Avenue will be closed to thru traffic between Bell Road and Frame Road. A physical barrier located just west of Brandywine will prevent thru traffic. Motorists needing access to residences west of Brandywine will have to enter Lincoln Avenue from Frame Road. Motorists needing access to Brandywine and all points east will need to enter Lincoln Avenue from Bell Road. Motorists that must enter this area are encouraged to reduce their speed and keep a watchful eye for construction workers. Lincoln Avenue between Bell Road and Frame Road is expected to be closed for approximately three weeks.