Todays Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners Agenda
Vanderburgh County Board of CommissionersÂ
October 24, 2023 – 3:00 p.m.Â
Room 301, Civic Center ComplexÂ
1. Call to Order
2. AttendanceÂ
3. Pledge of AllegianceÂ
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- 4. Action Items A. Engineer 1. Permission to Open Bids: VC23-07-01 “Boonville-New Harmony Roadâ€Â
- B. Burdette Park 1. Sidewalk Installation Contract with Reisz Masonry and Construction, Inc.Â
- 2. Change Order: Installation of EWF Mulch at Oasis PlaygroundÂ
- C. Health Department 1. Indiana Family & Social Services Administration Professional Services Contract #76957 for Community Health WorkersÂ
- 2. Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE) AgreementÂ
- D. Computer Services 1. Advanced Network & Computer Services, Inc. Amendment No. 3 to Master Agreement and Statement of Work – Enhancing Support for the Vanderburgh County CourtsÂ
- E. Sheriff’s Office 1. Interlocal Government Agreement with Perry County Regarding the Transfer of Inmates Pursuant to I.C. 35-33-11Â
- 2. Purchase Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc.Â
- F. Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC Professional Services Proposal – On-call Services for Vanderburgh CountyÂ
- G. Amendment to Old Courthouse Event Lease Agreement: Kraftwerks, Inc.Â
- H. Settlement Agreement – Renee Walston v. Vanderburgh CountyÂ
- I. Quit Claim Deed: Evansville Land Bank Corp. 1. 1128 Bayard Park Drive – Parcel ID 82-06-28-014-023.024-027Â
- J. First Reading of Vacation Ordinance CO.V-11-23-003 & Permission to Advertise Notice of Public HearingÂ
- K. Ordinance No. CO.10-23-013: An Ordinance Prohibiting Firearms and Certain Dangerous Items Inside Public Buildings Containing a Court RoomÂ
- L. County Employee Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance AgreementsÂ
- 5. Department Head ReportsÂ
- 6. New Business A. Pigeon Creek Watershed Development Commission MeetingÂ
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 1:15 p.m.Â
Washington Square Mall, EVPL McCollough Library Branch – Temporary Event/Meeting RoomÂ
1108 Washington Square, Evansville, IN 47715 Drainage Board Immediately FollowingÂ
7. Old Business A. Ribbon-cutting Ceremony for Grand Opening of Oasis PlaygroundÂ
B. AT&T and Vanderburgh County Broadband CelebrationÂ
Friday, October 27, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.Â
Burdette ParkÂ
5301 Nurrenbern Road, Evansville, IN 47712Â
Food Trucks, Ice Cream, Music, Candy, and More!Â
Monday, November 13, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.Â
The Randy Kron FarmÂ
17425 Owensville Road, Evansville, IN 47720Â
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- 8. Consent Items A. Approval of October 3rd Board of Commissioners Meeting MinutesÂ
- B. Employment ChangesÂ
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- C. Auditor 1. Claims Voucher Reports i. October 2, 2023 – October 6, 2023Â
- ii. October 9, 2023 – October 13, 2023Â
- iii. October 16, 2023 – October 20, 2023Â
- D. Clerk 1. September 2023 Monthly ReportÂ
- E. Engineer 1. Pay Request #88 – U.S. 41 Expansion T.I.F.Â
- 2. Report & ClaimsÂ
- F. Treasurer 1. August 2023 Monthly ReportÂ
- G. City Purchasing Department 1. Request for Proposal: Vehicle Maintenance and Repair ServicesÂ
- H. Board Appointments 1. Central Dispatch Board i. Cheryl MusgraveÂ
- 2. Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals i. Chris StuardÂ
- ii. Khris SegerÂ
- I. Center Township Trustee – Updated 2023 Standards and GuidelinesÂ
- J. County Council 1. Transfer Request i. RiverboatÂ
- 2. Letter Regarding Part-Time Buildings & Grounds KeeperÂ
- K. United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Consent for Access to Property 1. 656 E Michigan StreetÂ
- 2. 321 N Sherman StreetÂ
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- 9. Rezoning A. First Reading of Rezoning Ordinance VC-7-2023Â
Petitioner: Scobow Inv, LLC (Scott Bowman, Owner) Drainage Board Immediately FollowingÂ
B. First Reading of Rezoning Ordinance VC-8-2023Â
Address: 5900 N. St. Joseph AvenueÂ
Request: Change from Ag to C-1 with UDCÂ
Petitioner: JK, LLC (Diane Folz, Owner)Â
Address: 4301 Hogue RoadÂ
Request: Change from C-4 to M-2 with UDCÂ
10. Public CommentÂ
11. AdjournmentÂ
BRAUN, HIRONO’S KOREAN AMERICAN VALOR ACT HEADS TO PRESIDENT’S DESK TO BE SIGNED INTO LAW
This bipartisan bill allows South Korean immigrants who served in the armed forces of the Republic of Korea alongside American troops during the Vietnam War to access health care services through the Department of Veterans Affairs, paid for by the Korean government
WASHINGTON – The bipartisan Korean American VALOR Act introduced by Senator Mike Braun and Senator Mazie Hirono passed the Senate and is headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law. This legislation will allow the approximately 3,000 Korean American Vietnam War veterans that have since become naturalized American citizens to enroll in VA healthcare paid for by the South Korean government.
The House companion was led by Representative Mark Takano, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. The bill passed the House of Representatives in May.
“This legislation guarantees that the men and women who bravely fought alongside U.S. troops and have become American citizens will have access to the care and benefits they deserve, paid for by the South Korean government.â€Â – Senator Mike Braun
“Thanks to the Korean American VALOR Act, approximately 3,000 Korean American veterans in Hawaii and across the country will be able to access medical services through the VA. I am glad our bill has passed the Senate and will soon be signed into law, to help ensure our veterans have access to the quality VA healthcare they need and deserve.†– Senator Mazie Hirono
“I am thrilled by the overwhelming bipartisan support across both chambers for Korean American Vietnam veterans who fought alongside American forces to get the VA healthcare that they deserve. This measure is long overdue, and I urge President Biden to sign my bill into law as soon as possible.â€Â – Representative Mark Takano
Oliver’s Heroes K-9 Charity
A newly formed charity created by a local restaurateur and members of the Sheriff’s Office will hold their inaugural golf scramble this Friday, October 27, 2023.
Oliver’s Heroes was formed by Mr. Joe Sells, owner of Rounder’s Too in Daylight, Indiana. The charity directly benefits retired K-9s, paying for their veterinarian care and nutritional needs.
The Sheriff’s Office has no funding to support K-9s once they retire and separate from the agency. Oliver’s Heroes ensures these animals that have given so much to our community are properly supported during their remaining years.
Evansville’s Annual Fall Leaf Collection Starts October 30 Â
EVANSVILLE, IND. – Starting October 30, and continuing through December 8, 2023, Evansville residents who pay for trash service with their monthly Evansville Water and Sewer Utility bill can participate in the annual Fall Leaf Collection Program. During this period, eligible residents can place properly bagged leaves next to the curb for pickup by Republic Services on their regular trash collection day.
 How it works
- Leaves must be contained in biodegradable plastic or paper leaf bags or in containers.
- Bags must be in manageable, organized piles and placed curbside near the trash and recycling carts.
- Bags and containers should be at the pickup location before 6 a.m. on the day of your normal trash collection.
- Bags should be placed at the pickup location on your normal day of trash collection, not days in advance.
Leaves not in biodegradable bags or that do not meet these requirements will not be picked up. If leaves are not in biodegradable bags, residents will be notified and asked to re-bag leaves properly for pick-up the following week. If residents feel they have complied with the requirements but their leaves were not picked up, they should call Republic Services at 812-424-3345 within two days after their regular trash collection day.
 Who is not eligible
Apartment complexes, mobile home communities, business and commercial customers, and Utility customers who live outside the City of Evansville are not eligible. The service is for City residents only who pay for trash and recycling service with their monthly water and sewer bill.
 Heavy Trash
Heavy trash pickups will not be scheduled during the Fall Leaf Collection Program. Heavy trash pickups will resume on Monday, December 11, 2023.
Sobieralski’s stellar performance leads to OVC weekly honor
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Junior setter Carly Sobieralski (Indianapolis, Indiana) was named Ohio Valley Conference Setter of the Week for the second time this season after her historic performance last weekend for University of Southern Indiana Volleyball.
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The Screaming Eagles went 1-1 in their weekend slate after defeating Western Illinois, 3-1, on Friday then falling to the Leathernecks, 3-2, on Saturday. The Eagles racked up 144 kills with a stellar 0.285 hitting percentage to pair with 13 aces, 21 blocks, and 178 digs. USI goes into the week in a tie for fifth in the OVC standings with a 6-6 conference record.
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Friday’s contest resulted in a career-high 65 assists for the Indianapolis native to pair with 11 digs, four blocks, and three aces. On Saturday, Sobieralski put up 62 assists and 22 digs which marks the first time since Stephanie Wilson in 2005 that a USI setter has earned at least 60 assists and 20 digs in a match. She also was the first player in the OVC to secure 60+ assists in a single conference match and did it in back-to-back games. In the last two matches, Sobieralski totaled a league-leading 127 assists with over 14 assists per set and led the conference setters in digs and aces with 33 and four, respectively.
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The Eagles, who are 10-13 overall, are on their bye week and will return to action next weekend when USI hosts Tennessee Tech University in a crucial homestand. There will be free postgame poster signings after Friday’s match while Saturday’s match will be Senior Day where USI will honor their four seniors. Both matches will have a heavy impact on seeding for the conference tournament in late November.
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For more information, go to our website at USIScreamingEagles.com or find us on social media at USIAthletics.
This Week at USI
Below is a list of events and activities happening in and around the USI community this week:
UPCOMING EVENTS
1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 26
USI to hold community roundtable event in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
USI, with grant support from the Community-Engaged Alliance, will present a community roundtable event, “Speak Now: Addressing Domestic Violence in the Tri-state Area,â€Â at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 26 in University Center East, Rooms 2217-18. The roundtable discussion, organized by USI students, will honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month and will feature a range of community partner participants. The event is open to the public at no charge.
6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 26
USI Latinx Heritage Month speaker to address Latino community’s local impact
The USI Multicultural Center will host Abraham Brown, a local community leader, from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, October 26 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. This event will honor Latinx Heritage Month and is open to the public at no charge.
7 p.m. Thursday, October 26
USI annual Berger Lecture to explore the impact of book banning in America
The USI Communication and Media Department and the College of Liberal Arts will welcome Sanford Ungar, Director of the Georgetown University Free Speech Project, as presenter of the 2023 Berger Lecture. Unger’s lecture, “Banning Books to Please Parents: The Political Assault on Free Expression,â€Â will cover the negative impact of banning books on the education system in America and on the young minds who will grow into our future leaders.
1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, October 27
USI Community of Scholars event to focus on anti-racism and inclusive teaching
The USI Social Work Department and USI’s Center for Social Justice Education will host this year’s Community of Scholars event featuring Dr. Tracie Addy, Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Friday, October 27 via Zoom. This event is sponsored by the USI College of Liberal Arts and is open to the public at no charge.
All day Friday, October 27
USI Pharmacology Update Webinar slated for October 27
The USI Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning is hosting the annual Pharmacology Update for Healthcare Professionals Webinar, an all-day virtual workshop, on Friday, October 27.
8 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Saturday, October 28
USI to host Health Professions Day for high school studentsÂ
The USI College of Nursing and Health Professions is hosting a Health Professions Day for high school juniors and seniors exploring careers in healthcare on Saturday, October 28. The day will incorporate hands-on experiences within various health professions programs, as well as interaction with USI faculty and current students.
6 p.m. Saturday, October 28
USI Live at the Apollo event to showcase variety of student talent
The USI Multicultural Center is set to host its annual Live at the Apollo event at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 28 in the USI Performance Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the event is open to the public at no charge.
3 p.m. Sunday, October 29
USI Chamber and Women’s Choirs to perform Fall ConcertÂ
The USI Chamber Choir and Women’s Choir, directed by Daniel Craig, Associate Professor of Music, will perform their 2023 Fall Concert Sunday, October 29 in the Rice Library second floor Reading Room.
SAVE THE DATE
November 16
2023 Annual Professional Ethics Seminar happening November 16
Nurses physicians, clergy, case managers, social workers, hospital and health facility administrators, and other healthcare professionals are invited to the 2023 Annual Professional Ethics Seminar, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, November 16 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Released Friday, October 20
USI GWEP releases sixth bOLDer People podcast episode
Bolder People, a USI Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program podcast (GWEP), released its sixth episode to streaming platforms.
FSSA announces $25 million grant to address working Hoosiers’ child care needs
Employer-sponsored funds will increase the supply of available childcare, and benefits across the state
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning today announced the Employer-Sponsored Child Care Fund, part of Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s 2023 Next Level Agenda, to mobilize employers and communities to create or expand child care offerings that address the needs of working Hoosiers.
“Employers know first-hand the critical needs of their employees, and are best positioned to partner in their communities to create child care solutions that will help build and retain their workforce,†Gov. Holcomb said. “This targeted grant program will boost Indiana’s economy and most importantly empower the state’s youngest learners with the tools they need to be successful in the years to come.â€
The $25 million program, a partnership with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, uses a portion of the state’s remaining federal relief funds from the COVID-19 pandemic and is part of the state’s broader efforts to strengthen the early care and education sector, providing support for today’s workforce and investing in tomorrow’s. The program is also supported by the Indiana Manufacturers Association.
Grant funding can be used to support employees’ child care needs in a variety of ways, including sponsoring dependent care assistance plans, providing on-site or near-site child care or offering child care tuition benefits. Grants of up to $750,000 will be awarded. The full list of allowable uses and details can be found here.Â
“Families will benefit from more convenient child care options in their communities, giving children the opportunity to learn, grow and develop alongside their peers,†said Courtney Penn, OECOSL director. “This grant will give parents more opportunities to learn, grow and develop in their careers as well.â€
To be eligible, employers must be located in Indiana and either a business or corporation employing 20 or more employees, a group of employers with 20 or more employees or a community-based nonprofit applying on behalf of a group of local employers with a combined total of 20 or more employees. Employers must also be willing to contribute 10% of the total amount requested and be able to implement solutions within the first year of the program.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. ET Nov. 22. More information and a link to the application can be found here. Â
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COMEDIAN JO KOY BRINGS HIS JO KOY WORLD TOUR
TO OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA IN FEBRUARY
TICKETS GO ON SALE NATIONALLY ON OCTOBER 26, 2023, AT NOON
Evansville, IN – October 23, 2023 – Coming off the highly anticipated Universal Picture film, Easter Sunday and his recent Netflix special, Jo Koy: Live From The Los Angeles Forum, Comedian Jo Koy announces his Jo Koy World Tour will be at Old National Events Plaza on February 1, 2024.
The Jo Koy World Tour will feature ALL NEW material. As one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians, Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing in a Las Vegas coffee house. Jo’s uniquely relatable comedy pulls inspiration from his colorful family, reaching a diverse set of fans and translating that connection to sold-out arenas across the world.
Koy started 2022 with a bang, selling-out the Climate Pledge Arena (over 14,000 tickets) in his hometown of Seattle. Today, he continues breaking sales records at some of the most prestigious venues around the world including Mall of Asia Arena (Manila, PH), The Forum (Los Angeles), Coca-Cola Arena (Dubai), ICC Theatre (Sydney, AU), and Madison Square Garden (New York City). In 2017, Koy broke a record for the most tickets sold by a single artist at 23,000 tickets and 11 sold-out shows at The Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu. In response, the mayor’s office in Honolulu proclaimed November 24th as “Jo Koy Day.â€
His highly anticipated 4th Netflix stand-up special, Live From The Los Angeles Forum premiered globally on September 13th. The special is a follow up to his 2019 Netflix special, Comin’ In Hot. Koy has already had four highly rated and successful stand-up specials on Comedy Central and Netflix. In June 2020, the comedian released his first variety special, Jo Koy: In His Elements on Netflix in which Koy brings the laughs and beats to Manila, spotlighting local culture in a one-of-a-kind show featuring Filipino-American comedians, DJs and B-boys.
For more information about Jo Koy, fans may visit  www.JoKoy.com.
Ticket Information:
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What: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Jo Koy World Tour
When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 8:00 PM
Where: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Old National Events Plaza, Aiken Theatre
Tickets: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tickets start at $46.50 plus applicable fees and tax.
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or the Old National Events Plaza Box Office. For more information about the Aiken Theatre, visit: www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com.
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