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Deaconess Health
Environmental Services Rep Deaconess Health System – Princeton, IN We are looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated staff to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence. Aug 10
Clerical Associate Deaconess Health System – Newburgh, IN We are looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated Clerical Associates to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence. Aug 10
Laundry & Linen Processor Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN We are looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated staff to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence. Fold, stack and organize linen. Aug 8
Cust Rel Spec-Cash Receipts I Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN We are looking for a compassionate, caring and dedicated Customer Relations Specialist to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence. Aug 11
Hospital Outpatient Coder Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN We are looking for a compassionate, caring, and dedicated Hospital Outpatient Coder to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence. Aug 10
Patient Connect Rep Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN We are looking for a compassionate, caring and dedicated Patient Connect Representative to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence. Aug 10
Administrative Assistant Deaconess Health System – Newburgh, IN We are looking for a compassionate, caring and dedicated Administrative Assistant to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence. Aug 10
Specimen Processor I Deaconess Health System – Princeton, IN We are hiring immediately for compassionate, caring, and dedicated Specimen Processors to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence as we… Aug 10
Medical Office Asst Float Deaconess Health System – Oakland City, IN We are looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated staff to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence. Float Job Duties may include: Aug 7
Patient Acct Rep I – Registration Support Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN We are looking for a compassionate, caring and dedicated Patient Account Representative to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence. Aug 7
City Council Meeting August 14, 2023
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
| I. | INTRODUCTION |
08-14-2023 Agenda Attachment:
| II. | APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM |
| III. | REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
| IV. | SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY |
| V. | CONSENT AGENDA:Â FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE G-2023-16 An Ordinance Amending Sections 2.10.070, 2.10.080, 2.10.100, 2.10.110, 2.108.050, 2.108.060, 2.208.060, 18.175.020 and 18.175.040 of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Heronemus Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 8/28/2023 Notify: Josh Claybourn, Jackson Kelly G-2023-16 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE G-2023-17 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana, Appropriating the Proceeds of Bonds of the City of Evansville Redevelopment Authority, Including Investment Earnings Thereon, and Related Matters Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 8/28/2023 Notify: Marco DeLucio, ZSWS G-2023-17 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2023-27 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1821 Buchanan Rd Owner:Tim Smith Requested Change: M2 to R1 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Tim Smith R-2023-27 Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE R-2023-28 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 4407 & 4319 Broadway Ave Owner:Fasttrack Enterprises, LLC Requested Change: R1 & C1 to C4 w/ UDC Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Scott Buedel, Cash Waggner & Associates, PC R-2023-28 Attachment:
| VI. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| VII. | REGULAR AGENDA:Â SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE F-2023-11 AMENDED An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 8/14/2023 Notify: Russ Lloyd, Jr., Controller F-2023-11 Amended Attachment:
| VIII. | RESOLUTION DOCKET |
A. RESOLUTION C-2023-15 A Confirmatory Resolution of the Evansville City Council Declaring an Economic Revitalization Area for Property Tax Phase-In for the Rehabilitation of Real Property and Installation of New Equipment 5818 Vogel Rd (KCG Development, LLC) Sponsor(s): Heronemus, Burton, Mosby Discussion Led By: President Heronemus Discussion Date: 8/14/2023 Notify: Bob Grewe, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership C-2023-15 Attachment:
B. RESOLUTION C-2023-16 A Confirmatory Resolution of the Evansville City Council Declaring an Economic Revitalization Area for Property Tax Phase-In for the Rehabilitation of Real Property and Installation of New Equipment 501 NW 3rd St (KCG Development, LLC) Sponsor(s): Heronemus, Burton, Mosby Discussion Led By: President Heronemus Discussion Date: 8/14/2023 Notify: Bob Grewe, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership C-2023-16 Attachment:
C. RESOLUTION C-2023-18 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana, Authorizing Affordable Housing Funds for the Development of Five (5) Newly Constructed Affordable Housing Units (Known as Memorial Villas Phase 8) by Memorial Community Development Corporation in the City of Evansville, Indiana in an Amount Not to Exceed Six Hundred and Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($675,000). Sponsor(s): Burton, Koehler Lindsey, Mosby Discussion Led By: President Heronemus Discussion Date: 8/14/2023 Notify: Kelley Coures, DMD C-2023-18 Attachment:
D. RESOLUTION C-2023-19 A Confirmatory Resolution of the Evansville City Council Declaring an Economic Revitalization Area for Property Tax Phase-In for the Installation of New Equipment 2301 St. George Rd (Fisher Dynamics, Inc) Sponsor(s): Heronemus, Mosby, Koehler Lindsey, Burton Discussion Led By: President Heronemus Discussion Date: 8/14/2023 Notify: Bob Grewe, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership C-2023-19 Attachment:
E. RESOLUTION C-2023-20 A Resolution in Support of the Ohio River Crossing Grant Funding Sponsor(s): Heronemus, Burton, Mosby, Trockman Discussion Led By: President Heronemus Discussion Date: 8/14/2023 Notify: Josh Claybourn, Jackson Kelly C-2023-20 Attachment:
F. RESOLUTION C-2023-21 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana, Approving a Lease Between the City of Evansville Redevelopment Authority and the City of Evansville Redevelopment Commission, and Addressing Other Matters Related Thereto Sponsor(s): Beane, Brinkmeyer, Weaver Discussion Led By: President Heronemus Discussion Date: 8/14/2023 Notify: Marco DeLucio, ZSWS C-2023-21 Attachment:
| IX. | MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS |
A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, August 28, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
B. TAX PHASE IN COMPLIANCE REPORT; Robert Grewe, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership Tax Phase-In Compliance Report Attachment:
C. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
| X. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
A. City Council Budget Hearings will be held Tuesday, August 15th at 3:00 p.m. Time will also be allotted for Friday, August 18th at 2:00 p.m. if needed. Joint Department Hearings will be held Wednesday, August 16th at 3:00 p.m. All meetings will be held in Room 301. Public input will not be permitted at this time, but will be available at a later date. City Council will simply be receiving information from Department Heads.
| XI. | ADJOURNMENT |
Vincennes University hosts U.S. senator and discussion on Indiana’s rapidly-evolving agbioscience economy
VINCENNES, Ind., August 10, 2023 – U.S. Senator Todd Young of Indiana, Indiana experts, and Hoosier leaders gathered at the Vincennes University Agricultural Center on Wednesday, Aug. 9, for a fireside chat about 21st-century agriculture and the rapid growth Indiana’s agbioscience economy has experienced over the last decade. The discussion was presented by AgriNovus Indiana and VU.
According to VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson, “It is so exciting to talk about agbioscience innovation because agriculture is so important to this region that we call home. The University extends its gratitude to Senator Todd Young and Mitch Frazier of AgriNovus Indiana for shining the spotlight on the exciting future of this industry for VU and our many partners in this region and state.â€Â
Agbioscience, also known as agriculture bioscience, is at the intersection of where food, agriculture, science, and technology meet. The industry focuses on leveraging cutting-edge advancements to enhance agricultural production; animal health and nutrition; agricultural equipment and technology; plant science and crop production; and value-added food and nutrition, and addresses challenges related to food security, environmental sustainability, and resource efficiency.Â
Indiana is a national leader in agbioscience research, development, and innovation, according to AgriNovus Indiana and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC).
The fireside chat featuring Senator Young and AgriNovus Indiana President and CEO Mitch Frazier served as a vibrant platform for them to share their expertise about where agbioscience sits today, Indiana maintaining its competitive edge globally, and the continued pursuit of new initiatives to expand the workforce to grow and support a key sector of the state’s economy.
Young is well-versed in agriculture economics. His master’s degree thesis focused on the economics of Midwestern agriculture.
“Indiana leads the way across the United States not just in food production, but also in food science,†Young said. “Ag research is where I see a real opportunity to change the game. Indiana is better positioned than perhaps anyone else to grab this and run with it.â€
The chat fostered insightful conversations, collaborative networking, enabling participants to forge meaningful connections and catalyze enterprises that drive the agbioscience sector forward.
VU is empowering a modern workforce by offering specialized education in an array of agbioscience-related bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and certificates, including Agriculture; Cellula
These programs are educating VU graduates for 21st-century careers by equipping them with the latest knowledge and essential skills to contribute to the agbioscience industry’s needs. Graduates can become innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, and professionals in agbioscience fields.
Johnson said, “Indiana’s skilled and diverse workforce in farming, food production, and related industries, along with all that is happening in automation and robotics, are among the many reasons agbioscience companies are growing in Indiana. Just as every seed requires a specific environment to grow, Vincennes University is working with great partners like AgriNovus Indiana to plant the seeds of success in students and provide unique pathways that lead to life-changing careers in the agbioscience industry.â€
Indiana’s agbioscience economy employs around 157,000 directly and more than 300,000 more broadly, according to Frazier, and those numbers are accelerating.
Frazier said, “Indiana’s agbioscience economy has momentum behind it, and it’s not just in big cities. There is growth happening across the state. Indiana’s agbioscience economy is more than a $90 billion contributor to the state’s economy. If we look at employment in the state, it employs about 157,000 people directly in this economy. If we take a broader view of what’s the real impact, it’s over 300,000. It’s about 10 percent of the state’s workforce. Ten percent of the state’s workforce, driving 20 percent of the state’s economy…that is our agbioscience economy.â€
Helping Hoosiers get access to high-speed broadband
Are you among the nearly 1 million Hoosiers without access to high-speed internet? If so, the state is asking for your help by reporting your address and applying to have broadband efforts expanded to your area.
According to the 2022 Indiana Broadband Performance Trends data, over 230,000 locations are unserved and over 740,000 locations are underserved when it comes to broadband access.
To close the digital divide, the Indiana Connectivity Program aims to connect residents and businesses that lack access to broadband internet service with service providers and assist in the expense of extending broadband to those locations.
If you’re a homeowner or business owner and your location is unserved or underserved (access to actual speeds less than 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload), you can apply for consideration by creating an account with the Next Level Connections portal and entering your information to initiate your interest in receiving broadband internet service.
You can also register by phone at 833-639-8522 or by mail to the following address: Indiana Broadband Connect Center The Office of Community and Rural Affairs,1 N. Capitol Ave., Suite 600, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Internet service providers will have the opportunity to review your location and submit bids to the state on the cost of providing service to your area. The state will evaluate these bids and make awards to the providers whose bid presents the lowest cost per Mbps to the state for extension of the service. In the most recent round of funding, the program awarded over $890,000 to expand broadband to 216 addresses across 23 counties.
Whether you’re learning, working or accessing critical services, having affordable and reliable high-speed internet service can be a necessity. As your state representative, I’ll continue to look for ways to help connect more residents and businesses, especially in our rural communities.
Otters’ 16 hits not enough in defeat to Wild ThingsÂ
Evansville, Ind. – Evansville tied a season-best 16 hits but fell to the Washington Wild Things 8-6 Friday night at Bosse Field.
The Otters scored in five innings but stranded 11 runners and never led in Friday’s game. The Wild Things worked nine walks and scored in five innings.
Evansville stole eight bases – tied for the second most in a game in Otters’ history.
Washington hit a two-out two-RBI base hit in the ninth inning that amounted to the game winning runs.
The Otters notched three hits in the ninth inning to score two runs but the game-tying run at the plate struck out to end the game.
Jomar Reyes led Evansville’s offense with a four-hit night and three runs. Kona Quiggle also batted for four hits and led the Otters’ with three RBIs.
The two teams traded runs in the first inning. Gary Mattis made his season debut, leading off the game with a hit and scoring the Otters’ first run.
Washington retook the lead on a two-run home run in the third and added another run in the fourth.
Evansville answered with a run in the fourth on a Quiggle RBI single.
However, the Wild Things took advantage of three walks in the fifth inning and plated two runs to push the lead to four.
Another Quiggle RBI hit in the sixth inning trimmed the deficit and an eighth inning Jake Green RBI single cut the lead back to two runs. The Otters’ left the game tying run stranded in the eighth inning.
Jon Beymer worked 2.2 scoreless innings from the bullpen with two strikeouts.
Eighth of nine Otters’ recorded at least a hit as Evansville placed a runner in scoring position in every inning. Ethan Skender hit a double to advance his on-base streak to 17 games.
The Otters and Wild Things face off in the middle game of the series as part of Back to School Night on Saturday. Fans who donate an unopened, unused school supply item will receive a free GA ticket to the game. First pitch is slated for 6:35 PM CT.
All home and road Otters games this season are televised on FloSports with audio-only coverage available for free on the Evansville Otters YouTube page.
Vanderburgh County Commissioners Award God is Good Foundation, Inc. With ARPA Funds
With the support of the Vanderburgh County Council, the Vanderburgh County Commissioners were proud to award God is Good Foundation, Inc. with $5,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds.
To respond to the public health emergency impact with respect to COVID-19 and its negative economic impacts, Vanderburgh County appropriated funds to non-profit organizations whose missions focus on arts, culture, and educational initiatives benefiting the County’s residents.
The God is Good Foundation, Inc., is Christian ministry that strives to live out the words of Jesus in how they serve our community, immigrants, and refugees. God Is Good has been helping people from all walks of life by giving them a hand up when they need help. Immigrants and refugees are often groups that slip through the cracks. God Is Good helps refugees begin new lives here in the Evansville area by serving their needs through resettlement and placement, employment, language and cultural orientation, mental wellness, women and youth programs, and intensive case
management.
USI receives over $500,000 from ICHE to recruit and train STEM teachers
The University of Southern Indiana Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education has received two grants from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) totaling $528,000 with a goal of advancing the quality of STEM instruction throughout the state.
One grant will fund the Teaching Eagles Scholarship Program which gives students majoring in STEM or education with a minor in STEM fields the opportunity to receive a tuition stipend and attend regional conferences. Led by Dr. Kelly Sparks, Associate Professor of Education, this grant totals $240,000.
The other grant, NExIDE, will fund New Experiences in Mathematics Education which offers support for future dual credit teachers in Indiana public schools who are seeking dual credit credentialing, including their Master of Science in Education. The grant will also support elementary teachers who want to deepen their understanding of mathematics content, pedagogy and leadership, and it will continue to fund the annual Quantitative Reasoning Conference for high school teachers. Led by Dr. Rick Hudson, Professor of Mathematics, the NExIDE grant totals $288,000.
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