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North High School to Host Marching Band Invitational

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North High School
Eighteen area high school marching bands will converge on Central Stadium next weekend for the 19th annual Evansville North Marching Band Festival Saturday, September 25, beginning at 4:30 p.m.. This festival is significant to area bands as it is the last competition before the Indiana State Music Association’s District Competition, which determines the advancement of groups to the State Finals in October at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The festival, sponsored by Buehlers Buy Low, will see area bands compete in one of four classifications, depending on school enrollment. Participating bands include: Bosse, Central, Harrison, Reitz, Memorial, Mater Dei, Boonville, Forest Park, Gibson Southern, Heritage Hills, Mt. Vernon, North Posey, Perry Central, Princeton, Southridge, South Knox, South Spencer and Tell City.

Awards will be presented for the music and marching achievements of each representative group.

Admission to the event is $5.

UPCOMING REGIONAL EVENTS!

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1 Foreign-Trade Zone – 9 Counties – No waiting!

Friday, September 10, 2010
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Vectren, Downton Evansville
One Vectren Square

Join the Ports of Indiana and Vectren for a business development luncheon featuring a national Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) expert, Scott Taylor of Miller & Company from Kansas City, Missouri.

Business and community leaders who have an interest in learning more about FTZs are invited to attend and learn how this new FTZ expansion can impact their company.
The event is free of charge.

Topics to be discussed include:

Overview of Foreign Trade Zones program
Impact of the New Zone Designation
Types of Zones and Companies in Zones
Financial Savings Opportunities
How to Activate a Zone with U.S. Customs
Expedited Process for Manufacturing Approval

http://www.southwestindiana.org./sites/default/files/ncs/MV%20FTZ%20%20Seminar%20-%209-10-10.pdf for additional information.

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Wind Supply Chain Workshop

Thursday, September 16, 2010
7:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. ( Click here for a full agenda).
The Centre, Downtown Evansville

Manufacturers are urged to attend The Wind Supply Chain Workshop as it will help Tri-State area companies understand:

New business opportunities in the wind supply chain market;
Current global trends driving market demand for key components;
The wind supply chain structure and the kinds of components needed;
What wind OEMs look for in their suppliers;
Next steps for capable interested manufacturers.

Keynote Speaker: Jonathan Fahey, Associate Editor for
Forbes Magazine specializing in energy, science and
technology.

http://www.southwestindiana.org/ for additional information.

The Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana is a proud sponsor of this event.

AGENDA FOR EVANSVILLE WATER AND SEWER ON AUGUST 17

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AUGUST 17, 2010

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Consent Agenda
(Any Board Member may remove an item from the Consent Agenda for discussion purposes, to ask questions, to make corrections, etc.)

A. Minutes August 3, 2010

B. Payroll – Week ending August 1, 2010 – $202,628.50
August 8, 2010 – $113,525.94

C. Pay Requests and Other Accounts Payable Voucher Register Items

2008 Water Bond

Account #39355/Engineering

1. For $1,366.81 (Pay Request No. 28) to Commonwealth Engineers for the Howell/Fairlawn Water Quality project, April 1 – June 30, 2010, recommended by Michael Labitzke. Contract Amount: $184,350; Balance on Contract: $27,172.06.

Account #30380/Water Treatment Plant Improvements

2. For $8,765.90 (Pay Request No. 3) to Black & Veatch Corporation for the Station 1 High Service Pit, Backflow Prevention and Floodwall Repair at the Water Treatment Plant, through July 16, 2010, recommended by Michael Labitzke. Contract Amount: $156,873; Balance on Contract: $99,541.71.

3. For $31,242 (Pay Request No. 2) to PPMI Construction Company for the Installation of Flap Gates at the Water Treatment Plant, July 2010, recommended by Michael Labitzke. Contract Amount: $74,684; Balance on Contract: $13,500.

Account #39395/Tank Improvements

4. For $161,132.17 (Pay Request No. 12/Release Retainage) to Phoenix Fabricators & Erectors, Inc., for the USI Elevated Tank project, recommended by Jerry Goodwin (Beam Longest & Neff)/Roger Johnson. Contract Amount: $2,016,652.12; Balance on Contract: $42,783.04 including Retainage.

Water General Fund

Account #63491/Contract Services – Consultants

5. For $19,100 to Umbaugh for accounting assistance, May 27 – July 26, 2010, recommended by James Garrard. Invoice split between Water & Sewer.

Sewer General Fund

Account #14260003/Contractual Services – Consultants

6. For $19,100 to Umbaugh for accounting assistance, May 27 – July 26, 2010, recommended by James Garrard. Invoice split between Water & Sewer.

7. For $7,500 (Pay Request No. 17) to Peck Madigan Jones & Stewart for federal lobbying assistance, July 2010, recommended by James Garrard.

Account #14260006/Legal

8. For $300 (Pay Request No. 2010-8) to Bamberger Foreman Oswald & Hahn for legal services relating to the Mt. Auburn Sewer project, recommended by James Garrard.

9. For $1,460.60 (Pay Request No. 36) to Krieg DeVault for legal service related to Old State Utility, June 2010, recommended by James Garrard.

Sewer Repair & Replacement Fund

Account #94710304/West Treatment Plant

10. For $16,500 (Pay Request No. 2/Final) to PPMI Construction Company for the West Plant Sluice Gate replacement, recommended by John Rexing. Total Contract Amount: $44,000.

Sewer BAN

Account #04531500/Water & Wastewater Management

11. For $12,600.66 (Pay Request No. 12) to Malcolm Pirnie for Water & Wastewater Management assistance, June 5 – July 9, 2010, recommended by James Garrard. Contract Amount: $596,400; Balance on Contract: $33,817.88.

2008 SRF

Account #02062004/Engineering

12. For $37,301.18 (Pay Request No. 3) to VS Engineering for the advanced facilities projects administration – real time flow metering (Gripp, Inc.), recommended by Michael Labitzke. Contract Amount: $2,570,596; Balance on Contract: $2,319,394.

2009 SRF

Account #20262015/Southeast Boulevard, Brookside Drive & Covert Avenue Sewer

13. For $6,836.25 (Pay Request No. 8) to Bernardin Lochmueller for construction administration assistance for the Southeast Boulevard, Brookside Drive & Covert Avenue Sewer project, June 2010, recommended by Michael Labitzke. Contract Amount: $200,000; Balance on Contract: $163,639.45.

14. For $913,595.52 (Pay Request No. 9) to Blankenberger Brothers, Inc. for the Southeast Boulevard, Brookside Drive & Covert Avenue Sewer project, July 2010, recommended by Michael Labitzke. Contract Amount: $23,690,589.42; Balance on Contract: $18,211,785.53 including Retainage.

15. For $48,083.97 (Pay Request No. 9/Retainage) to Old National Bank escrow agent for Blankenberger Brothers, Inc. for the Southeast Boulevard, Brookside Drive & Covert Avenue Sewer project, July 2010, recommended by Michael Labitzke.

D. Residential Sewer Taps

No. 18194 – Thomas R. Marx, 2821 Rode Road $1,200
No. 18195 – Bud’s Plumbing, 544 East Parkland Avenue $ 1
No. 18196 – Green Meadow Construction, 2249 Belize Drive $1,200
No. 18197 – Eagle Construction, 4104 Eagle Watch Drive $1,290
No. 18198 – John Mattingly Homes, 3818 Aberdeen Court $1,290
No. 18200 – Abney Construction, 7838 Wisteria Lane $1,200
No. 18201 – Homes by Eagle Construction, 4010 Eagle Watch Drive $1,290
No. 18202 – Homes by Eagle Construction, 10939 Havenwood Meadows Drive $1,200
No. 18204 – Jason D. Southwell, 324 Euclid Drive $ 1
No. 18207 – Habitat of Evansville, 2105 Shadewood Avenue $ 1
No. 18208 – Habitat of Evansville, 2109 Shadewood Avenue $ 1
No. 18209 – Habitat of Evansville, 2113 Shadewood Avenue $ 1
No. 18210 – Suburban Building, Inc., 2516 Ellington Ridge Court $1,200
No. 18211 – Habitat of Evansville, 2013 Shadewood Avenue $ 1
No. 18212 – Habitat of Evansville, 2101 Shadewood Avenue $ 1
No. 18213 – Habitat of Evansville, 2009 Shadewood Avenue $ 1
No. 18214 – Habitat of Evansville, 2005 Shadewood Avenue $ 1
No. 18215 – Jagoe Homes, Inc., 3750 Bronson Lane $1,200
No. 18217 – Sterchi Homes Corp., 9022 Hartwell Drive $1,200
No. 18218 – Sterchi Homes Corp., 9032 Hartwell Drive
$1,200
E. Commercial Sewer Taps

No. 18199 – Architecture Plus, 10100 Hedden Road $ 0
No. 18205 – Mal Properties, LLC, 806 Maxwell Avenue $ 0
No. 18206 – Daryl Van Winkle, 1005 Hercules Avenue $ 0

F. Water Construction Applications
Approval of Plans
No. 10775 – CD Smith Construction, 889 East Johnston Street
To serve 6211 Waterford Blvd. (Fire Protection)
No. 10776 – CD Smith Construction, 889 East Johnston Street
To serve 6211 Waterford Blvd. (Compound & Turbine Meters)
Voids
No. 10631 – Dr. Eric Cure, 1520 West Baseline Road
To serve 1520 West Baseline Road

G. Sewer Construction Applications
Voids
No. 0142 – Veach, Nicholson, Griggs Associates, 1830 A West Franklin Avenue
To serve Greerwood Terrace
No. 1227 – Sitecon, Inc., 10335 Hedden Road, Suite 2
To serve The Reserve at Hidden Lake

3. Unfinished Business

2008 Water Bond
Account #39360/Distribution System Improvements

Open Bids for the Kratzville Road Water Line Replacement Project.

4. New Business

2008 Water Bond

Account #39360/Distribution System Improvements

A. Approve Utility participation in the water line extension for Todd Weyer (CE 10772) on Broadway Avenue in the amount of $21,952.50 ($15,882.50 for 50% participation and $6,070 for upsizing the line from 8” to 12”), recommended by Michael Labitzke.

B. Approve Utility participation in the water line extension for Marianne Schili (CE 10771) on Inglefield Road in the amount of $8,640 ($6,590 for 50% participation and $2,050 for upsizing the line from 8” to 12”), recommended by Michael Labitzke.

C. Revoke Utility participation in the water line extension for Dr. Eric Cure (CE 10631) on Baseline Road in the amount of $37,999.65 (participation & upgrade), recommended by Michael Labitzke. Applicant was unable to secure necessary easements.

Sewer General Fund
Account #14710028/Administrative Upgrade

D. Approve quote in the amount of $13,212.60 from DLT Solutions for two (2) network licenses of AutoCad Civil 3D 2011 and AutoCad Raster Design 2010, recommended by Matt Arvay and Michael Labitzke. DLT was the only vendor with government rates for these items.

Financials

E. Receive Financial Reports for June 2010, presented by James Garrard.

2010 SRF

F. Approve bond closing payments from initial 2010 SRF Loan issuance of $7,120,000, recommended by James Garrard:
EWSU – reimbursement of design costs to American Structurepoint – $649,579
Barnes & Thornburg – bond counsel (agreement app 6/22/10) – $38,500
Umbaugh – accounting & rate analysis (payment app 6/22/10) – $53,950
Bingham McHale, LLP – legal counsel & closing – $6,809

Utility Transition Process

G. Accept report of Malcolm Pirnie relating to the billing and accounting software project, recommended by James Garrard.

5. Miscellaneous Announcements and Information

A. Declare as surplus approximately 6,000 scrap water meters, recommended by Roger Johnson.

B. Approve Request to Advertise for the Sale of approximately 6,000 scrap water meters, recommended by Roger Johnson.

6. Next Scheduled Meeting – August 31 , 2010

7. Adjournment

EVSC Students Named Semifinalists by National Merit Scholarship Program

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Three EVSC seniors have been named a semifinalist by the National Merit Scholarship Program due to their exceptional academic promise. The following students in the EVSC have received the honor and were three out of only 16,000 students in the United States to be named a semifinalist:

· Thomas J. Boettcher, North High School

· Anna Fite, Central High School

· Daniel Patrick Miller, Reitz High School

The students received the distinction based upon scores from the 2009 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

As a semifinalist, students are only one step away from being named a finalist and in contention for thousands of dollars worth of scholarships. To advance to the finalist standing, semifinalists must continue to excel in the classroom and receive a high score on the SAT. Semifinalists will be notified in February if they have been named a finalist.

Schools Join Together to Host Greater Evansville College Fair

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USI
Schools and colleges throughout the community have joined forces to offer the 29th annual Greater Evansville College Fair, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 26, at the University of Southern Indiana.

More than 70 colleges, universities, special schools and military organizations will be participating in the program. Its purpose is to provide opportunities for high school students and their parents to obtain first-hand information regarding college admission requirements, testing procedures, cost, financial aid, NCAA (athletic) requirements and courses of study.

The event is co-sponsored by the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, Evansville Catholic Schools, Southern Indiana High Schools, University of Evansville, University of Southern Indiana, Ivy Tech Community College and Oakland City University.

Students needing more information should contact their school guidance counselor.

The Early Years of Mesker Park Zoo

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Aug 24, 2010
(6:30 p.m.)

The Vanderburgh County Historical Society is sponsoring a special program on the history of Mesker Park Zoo, which was founded in 1928. The meeting will take place in the Discovery Center at the zoo, and the public is invited to attend. Please use the old parking lot (parking lot D) and old main entrance (off of Bement Ave.) to enter the zoo.

Please register for the program by following this link: http://www.willard.lib.in.us/calendar_of_events/event_details.php?eventID=372

Willard Library Archivist Patricia Sides will present an illustrated program featuring many images of the zoo captured by Evansville Courier photographer Karl Kae Knecht, the “father of the zoo,” during his long career at the newspaper. Information will also be available about the forthcoming book, A Pictorial History of Mesker Park Zoo, which is scheduled to be published later this year.

For more information about the program, call (812) 425-4309.

Event Location:
Discovery Center, Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden

City-County Human Relations Commission to Hold Annual Dinner Keynote Speaker – Dr. Cornel West

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Dr. Cornel West

Evansville, IN) – The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Human Relations Commission will hold its Annual Dinner on Friday, September 24, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall at The Centre. The keynote speaker will be public intellectual and Princeton Professor, Dr. Cornel West.

Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel will also present the 2010 Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards at the Annual Dinner. The awards recognize businesses, organizations, and individuals that embrace and celebrate diversity. To make a nomination, please go to www.evansvillegov.org/diversityawards or contact the City-County Human Relations Commission at (812) 436-4927.

One of America’s most provocative public intellectuals, Dr. Cornel West has been a champion for racial justice since childhood. His writing, speaking, and teaching weave together the traditions of the Black Baptist Church, progressive politics, and jazz. The New York Times has praised his “ferocious moral vision.” Dr. West is currently the Class of 1943 University Professor in the Center for African American Studies at Princeton. West burst onto the national scene in 1993 with his best-selling book, Race Matters, a searing analysis of racism in American democracy. Race Matters has become a contemporary classic, selling more than half a million copies to date.

In his long awaited life story, BROTHER WEST: Living and Loving Out Loud, A Memoir, Dr. Cornel West offers a compelling exploration of his heart behind the human mind. Themes include faith, family, philosophy, love, and service. Dr. West has published 17 other books and has edited 13 texts. He also offers commentary weekly on The Tavis Smiley Show from PRI (Public Radio International). Dr. West was an influential force in developing the storyline for the popular Matrix movie trilogy and has served as its official spokesperson, as well as playing a recurring role in the final two films. He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University and has a Ph.D. from Princeton.

Dr. West’s CD’s, Sketches of My Culture and Street Knowledge, highlight his belief that growing divisions in our society foster the despair and distrust that undermines our democratic process. By working to create an ongoing dialogue between the myriad of voices in our culture, Dr. West is vigilant in his efforts to restore hope to America.

His latest collaboration on Raheem DeVaughn’s CD, The Love & War MasterPeace, is a tale of two tales through love and war, while taking us on a journey through today’s social and political issues. Dr. West is a mesmerizing speaker, dynamic philosopher, and enlightened activist. With astute intellect and ferocious moral vision, Dr. West continuously challenges modern thought with great efficacy.

Tickets donations are $35.00 per person. Corporate sponsorships are also available. Please contact the Human Relations Commission at (812) 436-4927 before September 10th to make a reservation.

A CALL TO ACTION TO SUPPORT YOUTH RESOURCES OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA

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Youth Resources of Southwestern Indiana (www.youth-resources.org)

YR Opportunities for Students to Get Involved in Leadership & Community Service!

As an aread high school student, did you know you are welcome to get involved in Youth Resources Teen Advisory Council, Vanderburgh County Teen Court, Make A Difference Grants and TEENPOWER Leadership Development/Prevention Programs? Visit www.youth-resources.org, call 421-0030 or join our fan page on facebook to learn more about the importance of being engaged in leadership development and community service programs!

PARK COMMISSIONERS Meeting Scheduled for WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2010

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REGULAR MEETING
KEVIN WINTERNHEIMER CHAMBERS
ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2010
12:00 NOON

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. MINUTES August 4, 2010

3. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Request Re: Approve and Execute Contract Extension with Ice Time Hockey Pro Shop at
Swonder Ice Arena. – Nadeau
b. Request Re: Execute Contract with Deaconess Foundation for Event at Swonder Ice Arena. –
Nadeau
c. Request Re: Approve and Execute Pro Contract with Amy Held at Swonder Ice Arena. –
Nadeau
d. Request Re: Approve and Execute Pro Contract with Catherine Niemeier at Swonder Ice
Arena. – Nadeau
e. Request Re: Approve and Execute Pro Contract with Sarah Schultz at Swonder Ice Arena. –
Nadeau
f. Request Re: Approve and Execute Pro Contract with Danielle Robins at Swonder Ice Arena.
– Nadeau
g. Request Re: Approve and Execute Pro Contract with Christin Thompson at Swonder Ice
Arena. – Nadeau
h. Request Re: Approve and Execute Pro Contract with Judi Hardesty at Swonder Ice Arena. –
Nadeau
i. Request Re: Approve and Execute Pro Contract with George Ann Griffin-Atkinson for
Swonder Ice Arena. – Nadeau

4. OLD BUSINESS
a. Request Re: Review and Approve Change Order for WNS Project. – Mike Davis, Hafer &
Associates

5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Request Re: Approve and Execute Application for Alcohol Permit on Behalf of Mesker Park
Zoo & Botanic Garden. – Nick Cirignano
b. Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comments.

6. REPORTS
a. Todd Denk, Roberts Stadium, Victory, Mesker
b. Dan Schall, Executive Director

7. ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS

8. ADJOURN

Current Schedule of City/County Reorganization Committee and Subcommittee Meeting Dates

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The following is a current schedule of City/ County Reorganization Committee and Subcommittee meeting dates.

Tuesday, August 17
Governance Subcommittee 9:00 a.m. Teamsters Local 215 Office, 825 Walnut
Reorganization Committee 5:30 p.m. Civic Center Room 301

Thursday, August 19
Reorganization Committee 5:30 p.m. Civic Center Room 301

Thursday, August 26
Reorganization Committee 5:30 p.m. Civic Center Room 301

Tuesday, August 31
Reorganization Committee 5:30 p.m. Civic Center Room 301

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