Evansville, IN

Area Plan Commission

The Area Plan Commission will consider several rezoning requests and two residential subdivisions with sidewalk waivers. Continued requests seek to rezone properties on Jeanette Avenue from R-1 to M-2. New requests propose rezoning on Henning Avenue from R-2 to Ag and on Mount Vernon Avenue from C-4 to M-2. The commission will also review a 34-lot subdivision at 5925 Covert Avenue and a 5-lot subdivision at 7325 Old Boonville Highway, each requesting a sidewalk waiver.

• Continued: Rezone 2713 Jeanette Ave from R-1 to M-2 (Ronald Strahl)
• Continued: Rezone 2708 & 2712 Jeanette Ave from R-1 to M-2 (Robert Strahl)
• Rezone 1307 & 1311 Henning Ave from R-2 to Ag (Brent Jackson)
• Rezone 2828 Mount Vernon Ave from C-4 to M-2 (Larry Rogers)
• 34-lot residential subdivision at 5925 Covert Ave (Greystone Estates) with sidewalk waiver

Evansville Tree Advisory Board

The Evansville Tree Advisory Board will consider requests to remove or plant trees at various park and street locations. The board will also discuss the Evansville Forest Task Force grant and the IU Environmental Resilience Institute Cohort program.

• Request to remove/plant park trees at Evansville State Hospital and Don Mattingly Way
• Requests to remove street trees at 19 different locations, including 1515 Southeast Blvd and 1029 Fulton Parkway
• Discussion of Evansville Forest Task Force grant and IU Environmental Resilience Institute Cohort program
• Election of Vice-Chair
• Tree Pruner's Licensing seminar scheduled for August 11 and November 10 at Wesselman Woods

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider opening bids for the Bosse Avenue Road Embankment repairs project. They will also vote on an amendment extending a contract with Aurora, Inc. for rapid re-housing services through September 30, 2026. Other items include advertising for IT services, a sidewalk waiver request, and approval of right-of-way permit applications.

• Open bids for Bosse Avenue Road Embankment repairs (Project #26-014)
• Amendment to Aurora, Inc. contract extending rapid re-housing agreement to 9/30/2026
• Authorize advertising for IT Services and Support
• Waiver of sidewalk along east side of Old Boonville Highway for Gerhardt major subdivision
• Approval of Right-of-Way Permit Applications 3032 through 3044

Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization (EMPO) will consider and vote on amendments to the 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and proposed changes to roadway functional classifications within the MPO planning area. They will also receive an informational update on TIP modifications. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, a project update, approval of bills, and public comments.

• Approval requested for 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program amendments
• Informational presentation on 2026-2030 TIP modifications
• Approval requested for MPO Planning Area Roadway Functional Classification Changes
• Project update under Old Business
• Approval of bills

Mesker Park Zoo Advisory Board

The Mesker Park Zoo Advisory Board will convene to review the Executive Director's report, including attendance, revenue, staffing, and animal updates. The board will also open sealed quotes for the Amazonia board walk project.

• Review of director's report (attendance, revenue, staffing, animal updates)
• Opening sealed quotes for Amazonia board walk
• Next meeting scheduled for August 4, 2026

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners is reviewing several independent skating professional agreements and maintenance contracts. The board is also discussing facility updates for the Igleheart Splash Pad and Wesselman Tennis Lighting.

• Independent Skating Professional Agreements with Mark Cody, Aeriel De Jesus-Grimm, Rebecca Hatch-Purnell, Grace Myer, Dana Tang, and Eowyn Gregory
• Agreement with Three I for C.K. Newsome Playground survey and design
• Elevator service extensions with Oracle d/b/a Elevate for the Pagoda and Swonder Ice Arena
• Request to reject all bids and seek new bids for Wesselman Tennis Lighting
• Request to initiate RFP for Angel Mounds Boat Ramp Operator

Evansville Police Department Pension Board of Trustees

The Evansville Police Department Pension Board of Trustees is meeting to review financial reports and pension fund payments. The board will address the removal of a deceased officer from the payroll and note recent officer resignations.

• 2025 Pension Relief Fund payments totaling $6,096,175.13 to the City of Evansville
• May 15, 2026 payroll: $240,793.92
• May 31, 2026 payroll: $250,735.99
• Removal of retired officer Russell Lang from the 1925 Fund payroll
• Resignations of officers Samuel K. Splittorff and Michaela Michelle Conti

Vanderburgh County Council Meeting

The Vanderburgh County Council will convene to approve minutes from the June 3 meeting and consider numerous personnel requests to fill vacancies across departments including the Sheriff's Office, Jail, and Health Department. The body will also discuss appropriations for various county operations and an update from the Vanderburgh County CASA program.

• Approval of June 3, 2026 County Council minutes
• Personnel requests to fill vacancies for (24) Confinement Officers and Sergeants at LIT - Jail
• Personnel requests to fill vacancies for Director of PH Expansion and Accreditation
• Appropriation Ordinance for Sheriff, Area Plan Commission, and LIT Facilities - Jail
• Vanderburgh County CASA Update presentation

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider an update to the demolition by neglect ordinance, review two certificate of appropriateness applications for properties at 10 and 18-20 Chestnut Street, and discuss a potential revision to the number of commissioner seats. The meeting also includes approval of June 10, 2026 minutes and updates on staff-level approvals.

• 26_HPCOA-04: Application for 10 Chestnut Street
• 26_HPCOA-05: Application for 18-20 Chestnut Street
• Demolition by Neglect Ordinance Update
• Commissioner Seat Revision Discussion
• Staff Level Approval Update

Evansville Police Merit Commission

The Evansville Police Merit Commission will hold an executive session to discuss prospective employees, alleged misconduct, and job performance evaluations. In open session, the board will conduct final merit interviews for Probationary Officers Seth Morrow, Beau Crane, and Savannah McGee, and consider a probation extension for Officer Steven Woolery due to military training. The board will also vote on an Outstanding Citizen Award for Joey Cox and accept the resignation of Officer Michaela Mishelle Conti.

• Final merit interviews for Officers Seth Morrow, Beau Crane, and Savannah McGee
• Probation extension for Officer Steven Woolery due to extended military training
• Recommendation to issue the Outstanding Citizen Award to Joey Cox for actions on June 18, 2026
• Resignation of Officer Michaela Mishelle Conti, effective June 27, 2026
• Executive session closed under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5), (6)(A), and (9)

Board of County Commissioners & Drainage Board

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on a provider for County Emergency Medical Services. The board will also hold a final reading of a new stormwater drainage control ordinance, discuss a data center research committee, and consider several infrastructure items including concrete street repairs and a sidewalk waiver for The Nest Subdivision on Red Bank Road. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes, employment changes, and EPA access to 1004 Edgar.

• Selection of County Emergency Medical Services Provider
• Final Reading of Resolution CO.R-06-26-016 adopting Stormwater Drainage Control Ordinance as Chapter 13.04
• Resolution CO.R-05-26-014 establishing administrative fees for code enforcement violations
• Notice to Bidders VC26-08-01 for Concrete Street Repairs
• First Amendment to Wind Down Agreement with ASM Global for Old National Events Plaza

MBW/WBE Utilization Board Meeting

This meeting of the Evansville MBW/WBE Utilization Board is largely procedural. Members will approve prior meeting minutes, elect a president and vice president, and hear a consultant report on bid/proposal opportunities and contract compliance.

• Election of Board President and Vice President
• Approval of June 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Bid/Proposal Opportunities and Contract Compliance Consultant Report
• Next meeting date set for July 24, 2026

Hearing Authority

The Evansville Hearing Authority will hold a hearing on 27 property maintenance cases, including one emergency vacate order, four continued cases involving vacate and raze orders, and 22 routine repair cases. The body will decide on compliance deadlines and whether to authorize demolition for non-compliant properties. This is a regularly scheduled enforcement hearing for housing code violations.

• 2005 S. Taft Ave. – emergency vacate order (Coe Investments LLC)
• 4405 Fickas Road – continued: vacate house & 3 sheds, raze house & shed (Bell)
• 1343 E. Franklin St. – continued: repair house & garage (Ceekou LLC)
• 1907 Lincoln Ave. – continued: vacate & raze house (SWH Investments LLC)
• 203 Read St. – continued: vacate & raze house (203 Read Street Land Trust)

License and Disciplinary Board

The License and Disciplinary Board is reviewing lists of passing applicants for construction, roofing, electrical, and HVAC licenses. The board also noted the retirement of Bart Schutz and a future agenda item regarding the license of contractor Jacob Key.

• Review of 9 passing applicants for Construction and Roofing
• Review of 3 passing Electrical Journeyman applicants
• Review of 7 passing HVAC Journeyman applicants
• Retirement of Bart Schutz on July 7, 2026
• Future discussion on revoking the license of contractor Jacob Key following fraud convictions

CENTRAL DISPATCH BOARD JUNE 2026

The Central Dispatch Board will vote on May meeting minutes and claims, receive updates on hiring and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), and discuss a contract with Sonitrol and a user agreement for Central Square TAC Channel Manager.

• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Approval of claims
• Hiring update
• Sonitrol contract
• Central Square User Agreement for TAC Channel Manager

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider approving a construction change order for the Walnut Phase III Project and a pavement preservation project. The board will also review requests for road closures for library concerts and a church camp event.

• Approval of Change Order 18 for Walnut Phase III Project
• Approval of 2026 Pavement Preservation Project #26-012 bid opening
• Road closures for Chestnut Street library concerts
• Road closures for Camp Hope event on WR Brown Sr Way
• Approval of Right-of-Way Permit Applications 3024 through 3031

CENTRAL DISPATCH BOARD MAY 2026

The Central Dispatch Board will vote on May meeting minutes and claims, receive hiring and EMD updates, and discuss a Sonitrol contract and a Central Square user agreement for the TAC Channel Manager.

• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Approval of claims
• Sonitrol contract discussion
• Central Square User Agreement for TAC Channel Manager

The Central Dispatch Board approved the minutes and claims from the previous meeting. The board discussed hiring updates, including a need for 14 new telecommunicator positions, and the implementation of the Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) program. Legal counsel also discussed compensation for the Medical Director.

• Approved February meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims (unanimous)
• Noted need for 14 telecommunicator positions
• Noted 11 dispatchers passed EMD testing
• Noted EMD software integration into CAD training
• Noted meeting scheduled with Crosswalk Health for Nurse Navigation review
• Noted need for board members to designate physical alternates
• Noted Suburban Fire contract to be provided to legal counsel

Commission on the Social Status of African American Males

The Commission on the Social Status of African American Males will discuss updates on the Million Father March scheduled for August 14, the strategic plan, police-community relations, community gun violence, and youth outreach. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Discussion of Million Father March (August 14)
• Strategic Plan Update
• Police-Community Relations discussion
• Community Gun Violence discussion
• Youth Outreach discussion

Evansville Police Department Pension Board of Trustees

The Evansville Police Department Pension Board of Trustees will meet to review and vote on two specific applicant packets. These applications are presented by Sgt. Dexter Wolf.

• Review of applicant packet 25-234
• Review of applicant packet 25-225

Board Of Public Safety

Construction and Roofing Board

The Construction and Roofing Board will meet to review license applications for 19 contractors and discuss continuing education opportunities. The board also noted the retirement of member Bart Schutz.

• Reviewing license applications for 19 contractors
• Discussing continuing education classes for members
• Noting the retirement of Bart Schutz
• Setting next meeting for July 22, 2026
• Reviewing minutes from previous meeting

County Council P & F Meeting

The County Council P&F Committee will consider multiple personnel requests including filling vacancies and creating new positions, primarily for the jail. Also on the agenda are appropriation ordinances for the Sheriff, Area Plan Commission, LIT-Jail, and Convention Center, as well as fund transfers for various departments. New business includes an update on the police pension plan and the CASA program.

• Request to create and fill 22 new Confinement Officer positions at the jail
• Request to create and fill 2 Confinement Officer Sergeant and 1 Staff Sergeant positions
• Personnel vacancy requests for Assessor, Area Plan Commission, Legal Aid, and Public Health
• Appropriation ordinances for Sheriff, Area Plan Commission, LIT-Jail, and Convention Center (Old National Events Plaza)
• New business: Vanderburgh County Police Pension Plan update and CASA program update

The Human Relations Commission

The Evansville Human Relations Commission holds its regular board meeting with updates on the annual dinner, police-community relations, and a strategic plan. Commissioners will also review a commissioner and hear reports from counsel and the director.

• Reviewing a commissioner
• Annual Dinner update
• Police-Community Relations discussion
• Strategic Plan update
• Counsel Report by Ted Ziemer, IV

City Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing multiple ordinances, including a first reading for fund transfers and second readings for various zoning changes. The agenda also includes the authorization of economic development tax increment revenue bonds for the Karges Lofts Project.

• Ordinance F-2026-08: Authorizing transfers, additional appropriations, and repeal/re-appropriation of funds
• Ordinance G-2026-12: Issuance of taxable economic development tax increment revenue bonds for the Karges Lofts Project
• Ordinance R-2026-09: Rezoning 6600 Old Boonville Highway from R1 to R5 w/ UDC
• Ordinance R-2026-10: Rezoning 501 503 E Walnut and 511 E Walnut from R5 to C2 w/ UDC
• Ordinance R-2026-11: Rezoning 4919 Old Boonville Highway from R1 to C4 w/ UDC

Evansville Police Merit Commission

The Evansville Police Merit Commission will hold a closed executive session to discuss prospective employees, alleged misconduct, and job performance evaluations. In open session, they will consider approving minutes and claims, receive updates on probationary officers in field training and SWILEA, discuss a request for funds to purchase recruitment materials, and certify the 2026 Deputy Chief and Captain promotional lists. They will also consider a request from Officer Kyle Campbell for an accommodation on the Sergeant Promotional Exam date and time.

• Executive session closed under I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5), (b)(6)(A), and (b)(9) for personnel matters
• Request for funds from Sgt. Ben Brasher to purchase recruitment materials
• Certify 2026 Deputy Chief Promotional List effective June 26, 2026 to June 25, 2028
• Certify 2026 Captain Promotional List effective June 26, 2026 to June 25, 2028
• Request from Officer Kyle Campbell for accommodation on 2026 Sergeant Promotional Exam

Evansville Vanderburgh Levee Authority District

The Evansville Vanderburgh Levee Authority District discusses maintenance projects including the Dresden outfall collapse at Pigeon Creek Unit II Part II, the Garvin slide at Unit II Part III, and dirt hauling in Union Township. The board will also consider superintendent and personnel reports and approve bills and payroll.

• Knight Township: I-69 and K4 projects
• Pigeon Creek Unit II Part II: Dresden outfall collapse
• Pigeon Creek Unit II Part III: Garvin Slide
• Union Township dirt hauling
• Superintendent report and approvals

Board Of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two special use requests and ten variance requests. Key items include a special use for a residential treatment center at 4100 Covert Ave and a variance to increase on-premises signs at 1717 N. Green River Rd. Several variance requests seek relaxations for accessory structures, setbacks, and parking requirements.

• Special Use #3 for a residential treatment center at 4100 Covert Ave by Landmark Recovery
• Special Use #24 for private recreational use at 16035 N. Volkman Rd by Robert Redden III
• Continued variance by Jacob Hunt at 11216 Walnut Rd to allow larger accessory structures, reduced setbacks, and two access drives
• Variance by Greer Investments at 1717 N. Green River Rd to increase on-premises signs from 3 to 6
• Variance by Shreeram Real Estate at 717 & 721-723 W. Franklin St to reduce parking from 21 to 15 and eliminate interior greenspace island

Evansville Economic Development Commission

The Evansville Economic Development Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to approve financing for the Karges Lofts project. The meeting agenda lists the location as Room 307 of the Civic Center Complex.

• Public hearing for Karges Lofts financing
• Resolution 26EEDC02 to authorize taxable economic development bonds
• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2026 special meeting

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider several contracts and change orders, including a $186,204.22 agreement with CenterPoint Energy for electrical relocations at the Lloyd Expressway roundabout, a $15,875 consulting contract with T.A. Dickel Consulting for strategic planning, and a $13,320.35 change order for the First Avenue Storm Sewer Replacement. The board will also authorize seeking quotes for pavement crack sealing, Bosse Avenue embankment repairs, and full-depth patching projects, and approve right-of-way permits.

• Approval of consulting contract with T.A. Dickel Consulting, LLC for $15,875 for strategic planning and training
• Contract with Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company d/b/a CenterPoint Energy for electrical relocations at Lloyd Expressway (Cross Pointe Roundabout) in the amount of $186,204.22
• Change Order #3 for First Avenue Storm Sewer Replacement increasing total to $325,080.42 due to discovered underground connection
• Approval of right-of-way permit applications 3014-3023, with exceptions for applications 3012 and 3013 as they are in the county
• Authorization to seek quotes for Bosse Avenue Road Embankment Repairs (Project #26-014) and 2026 Full Depth Patching (Project #26-013)

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