Evansville public meetings in 2025
30 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Community Corrections/ Local JRAC Advisory Board
The boards will review participant statistics for Community Corrections and Veteran’s Court. The meeting includes discussions on the county budget, an opioid grant, and member term expirations.
- Quarterly JRAC reports
- Community Corrections and Veteran’s Court participant statistics
- County budget update and Opioid Grant
- CCAB Member Term Expirations
- EHD Vendors
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works will consider over a dozen contracts and agreements, including a $2,051,172.99 contract with Dell Marketing for computer services, a $100,000 food access grant with Feed Evansville, and several home rehabilitation contracts. The board will also vote on METS membership in NeoRide, an EV charging installation contract, and extensions for housing programs. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and right-of-way permits.
- Approve $2,051,172.99 contract with Dell Marketing L.P. for computer services
- Approve $100,000 Food Access Grant contract with Feed Evansville for weekly pop-up grocery store and Little Food Pantries
- Approve METS membership in NeoRide and adoption of its bylaws
- Approve $122,727 contract with Electron Charger, LLC for publicly accessible EV charging installations
- Approve $98,562 owner-occupied rehab contract for 1104 Cody Street with Community Action Program of Evansville & Vanderburgh County
Evansville Vanderburgh Levee Authority District
The Evansville Vanderburgh Levee Authority District will meet to review reports and approvals for several infrastructure items. Discussions include projects in Knight Township and Pigeon Creek, as well as dirt hauling in Union Township.
- Knight Township: I-69 and K2A Pump
- Pigeon Creek Unit II, Part II: Dresden outfall collapse
- Pigeon Creek Unit II, Part III: Garvin Slide
- Union Township dirt hauling
- Approval of bills and payroll
Construction and Roofing Board
The Construction and Roofing Board will discuss the installation of a new online program, expected by 2027, and set dates for continuing education.
- Continuing education scheduled for Third Thursday of every month in 2026
- Discussion of new online program installation expected by 2027
- Next meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025, at 3:30pm in room 307
Human Relations Commission
The Evansville Human Relations Commission will meet to discuss new business including sponsorship requests, a Black History Celebration Banner, and police-community relations. Old business includes the Human Rights Framework, commissioner term expirations, and the strategic plan timeframe set for February 2026. The meeting also includes reports from counsel and the director.
- Sponsorship Requests under New Business
- Black History Celebration Banner proposal
- Police-Community Relations discussion
- Human Rights Framework review
- Strategic Plan Timeframe set for February 2026
Board of Public Works
The Board is considering several contract approvals including transit services, food security grants, and affordable housing reimbursements. Additionally, the board will review right-of-way permits and a road repair project on Main Street.
- METS contract with USI for West Connect and Campus service totaling $597,138.77
- $25,000 grant for Sally's Kitchen and Food Pantry via ordinance F-2025-18a
- $20,000 contract with Feed Evansville Inc to operate food programs
- Affordable housing operating fund reimbursements for MCDC ($30,000), CAPE ($15,000), and HOPE of Evansville ($30,000)
- Main Street Road Repairs project from 4th Street to 5th Street
Vanderburgh County Redevelopment Commission
The Vanderburgh County Redevelopment Commission is meeting to discuss the issuance of Tax Increment Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2026, for Burkhardt Road. The body will also consider professional service engagements for bond counsel and municipal advisory services.
- Resolution No. 2025-VCRC-01 authorizing Tax Increment Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2026
- Bond Counsel services engagement with Barnes and Thornburg LLP for Burkhardt Road TIF Bonds
- Municipal Advisory Services engagement with LWG CPAs & Advisors
- Discussion regarding Petersburg Road scheduling
- Resolution removing Oak Hill Trail - Millersburg to Kansas
Animal Control & Education Commission Special Meeting
The Animal Control & Education Commission is holding a special meeting on December 9, 2025. The only substantive item is a dangerous dog hearing; the rest is procedural. No details on the dog or case are provided in the agenda.
- Dangerous Dog Hearing
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works will consider numerous contract approvals, including a $930,921 METS micro transit contract, a $530,000 affordable housing amendment for Anchor Court Apartments, and multiple social service grants. Also up for approval are road closures for the University of Evansville MLK march and a colon cancer 5k, along with several engineering contracts and change orders.
- Award of $930,921 contract to River North Transit LLC for METS Micro Contract city 2026
- Amendment to contract with HOPE of Evansville for $530,000 to provide affordable housing at Anchor Court Apartments (2025 West Columbia St.), requiring 12 units for those at 65% AMI
- Contract with Tri-State Food Bank for $212,082 to address SNAP benefit disruption
- Contract with Aurora Inc. for $95,639 for Rapid Re-housing Program
- Approval of road closures for University of Evansville MLK March (Jan 19, 2026) and Colon Screening For Life 5k (June 6, 2026)
Evansville Water and Sewer Utility Board Meeting
The Evansville Water and Sewer Utility Board will consider approval of the 2026 utility budget and a FACTA summary, along with bid awards for water main replacements on Park Street and William L. Brooks Drive. The consent agenda includes payroll, accounts payable, a 1-year extension of Republic Services' trash/recycling and street-sweeping contracts, and acceptance of an Enlow Field easement. Bids for 2026 treatment chemicals will be opened. A change order decreasing the cost of the Filters 13-20 Pipe Gallery project is also on the agenda.
- Approval of 2026 Evansville Water & Sewer Utility Budget
- Bid recommendation of $672,736.50 to BMB, Inc. for Park Street Water Main Replacement (Shanklin Avenue to Florida Street)
- Bid recommendation of $264,807.00 to Ragle, Inc. for William L. Brooks Drive Water Main Replacement (Oak Hill Road to Hedden Road)
- Bid recommendation of $340,000.00 to Deig Bros. Lumber & Construction, Inc. for East WWTP Headworks Building 59 Flow Channel Planking Replacement
- 1-year extension of Republic Services' Trash/Recycling and Street Sweeping contracts
Evansville Vanderburgh Levee Authority District
The Evansville Vanderburgh Levee Authority is meeting to discuss several infrastructure items. Discussion topics include projects in Knight Township and issues regarding the Dresden outfall collapse and Garvin Slide in Pigeon Creek.
- Knight Township I-69 discussion
- Knight Township K2A Pump discussion
- Pigeon Creek Unit II, Part II Dresden outfall collapse
- Pigeon Creek Unit II, Part III Garvin Slide
- Union Township Dirt Hauling
Mesker Park Zoo Advisory Board
The board will review reports from Executive Director Erik Beck regarding revenue, staffing, and animal updates. New business includes a request to approve a Koorsen Fire contract for front entry monitoring and a request to surplus zoo capital assets.
- Koorsen Fire contract for monitoring front entry
- Request to surplus zoo capital asset items
Hvac Board Meeting
The HVAC Board is meeting to review lists of apprentices, journeymen, and masters. The board is also discussing the documentation of hours for continuing education classes.
- Review of 4 apprentices from A Plus Derr and Ritzert Co.
- Review of 4 journeymen from A Plus Derr
- Review of 5 masters from Mel Kay, Field Services, Sunderland Mechanical, and On Time Service
- Discussion on documenting full approved hours for continuing education attendees
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works will consider approvals for a $135,413 change order on the Walnut Street project, extension of a uniform rental contract, a $64,900 passenger sampling contract for METS, disposal of obsolete transit hardware, and more than 20 contracts funded by Forward Together and CDBG grants totaling over $800,000 for social services including domestic violence support, food access, youth programs, and senior services.
- Change Order #14 for Walnut Street R-41599 increases contract by $135,413, new total $21.9 million
- Contract with KES Research LLC for METS passenger sampling in 2026 for $64,900
- Approval of 13 Forward Together grants ($35K each) to organizations including Albion Fellows Bacon Center, YWCA, Meals on Wheels, and Patchwork Central
- Four contracts with Carver Community Organization for childcare, after-school, and senior programs totaling $231,810
- Contract with Memorial Community Development Corp for youth employment program at $200,000
Evansville Water and Sewer Utility Board Meeting
The Water and Sewer Utility Board will open bids for three water main replacement projects and consider several sewer and water contracts. Major items include a $16.7 million bid award for Water Treatment Plant improvements, a $2.3 million sewer basin rehabilitation bid award, and a change order for the Fendrich Neighborhood sewer lining. The board will also approve service agreements for HVAC, pest control, and cleaning, along with routine consent agenda items.
- Bid recommendation of $16,698,500 to Bowen Engineering Inc. for Water Treatment Plant Improvements – Bid Package No. 3
- Bid recommendation of $2,342,151 to Inliner Solutions for SSRMP E-11 (Bergdolt) Basin Rehabilitation
- Change Order No. 3 increase of $165,207.61 for 2024 Annual Sewer Lining – Fendrich Neighborhood Phase I
- Open bids for Park Street, William L. Brooks Drive, and East WWTP Headworks projects
- Approval of a highway utility agreement with INDOT for storm sewer extension along N. St. Joseph Avenue
Evansville Water and Sewer Utility Board Meeting
The Evansville Water and Sewer Utility Board will consider a consent agenda including payroll, pay requests, and an easement with CenterPoint Energy for the Stallings Booster Station Project. New business includes bid openings for basin rehabilitation (Project U1283) and water treatment plant improvements (Project U1277), a $33,603 change order for the Bee Slough River Floodgate, and approval to advertise for 2026 treatment chemicals. The board will also receive a 2026 budget presentation.
- Change Order No. 4 to Deig Bros. Lumber & Construction for Bee Slough River Floodgate: increase $33,603, new total $3,368,907.71
- Bid opening for SSRMP E-11 (Bergdolt) Basin Rehabilitation (Project U1283)
- Bid opening for Water Treatment Plant Improvements Bid Package No. 3 (Project U1277)
- Approval of water and electric utility easement between EWSU and CenterPoint Energy for Stallings Booster Station Project (U1064)
- Approval to advertise for 2026 Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals
The Human Relations Commission
The Human Relations Commission will meet to discuss the timeframe for its February 2026 strategic plan and review commissioner term expirations. The body will also address sponsorship requests and a December 10 Human Rights Day webinar.
- Strategic Plan Timeframe (February 2026)
- Commissioner Term Expirations
- Sponsorship Requests
- Human Rights Day Webinar (December 10)
Construction and Roofing Board
The board will conduct its regular business including attendance and minutes. The agenda also includes a discussion on continuing education sessions planned for 2026.
- Continuing Education: Lunch and Codes scheduled for the third Thursday of every month in 2026
- New online program installation projected by 2027
Evansville Vanderburgh Levee Authority District
The Evansville Vanderburgh Levee Authority District will meet to discuss infrastructure projects in Knight Township and Pigeon Creek. The body is scheduled to award a contract for the 2025 Union Township Ditch Dredging.
- Award 2025 Union Township Ditch Dredging
- Discussion of Dresden outfall collapse (Pigeon Creek Unit II, Part II)
- Discussion of Garvin Slide (Pigeon Creek Unit II, Part III)
- Knight Township items: I-69 and K2A Pump
- Approval of bills and payroll
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works will consider approving multiple contracts for community programs, including a $400,000 emergency home repair program for low- to moderate-income homeowners. Other items include sidewalk replacement, a paving project change order, and a road closure for a museum event. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and bills.
- Memorial CDC emergency home repair program contract for $400,000
- HOPE of Evansville down payment assistance contract for $150,000
- Sidewalk replacement at eight properties by River Town Construction LLC for $124,407.50
- Evansville Association for the Blind disabled workers program contract for $80,000
- Change Order #1 for 2025 Mill & Overlay Phase II with E&B Paving, decreasing contract by $1,199.26 to $2,647,071.69
Evansville Vanderburgh Levee Authority District
The Evansville Vanderburgh Levee Authority is meeting to discuss several infrastructure items. Discussion topics include projects in Knight Township and issues regarding Pigeon Creek units.
- Knight Township I-69 discussion
- Knight Township K2A Pump discussion
- Pigeon Creek Unit II, Part II Dresden outfall collapse
- Pigeon Creek Unit II, Part III Garvin Slide
- Union Township Dirt Hauling
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works will consider approval of multiple contracts and agreements, including a $346,500 professional services contract with United Consulting Engineers and a $142,918.49 grant to Tri-State Food Bank for a mobile pantry program. Also on the agenda are home repair contracts totaling $97,940 for three properties, a janitorial supplies contract extension, and several event road closures. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and payment of bills.
- Professional services contract with United Consulting Engineers for $346,500
- Grant agreement with Tri-State Food Bank for mobile pantry program, $142,918.49
- Home repair contracts: 222 Polster Drive ($10,805), 1424 S Governor Street ($44,735), 1411 Judson Street ($42,400)
- Janitorial supplies contract extension with HB Warehouse LLC (approx. $72,247.67 spent in first extension)
- Approval of road closures for Evansville Christmas Parade and UE basketball education day event
Hvac Board Meeting
The HVAC Board meets for routine business including approval of previous minutes, a report on Sid Jackson's exam retake, and consideration of a master license application from Peter A Flores. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy decisions on the agenda.
- Consideration of master license for Peter A Flores (Refrigeration Cool En Heat Inc.)
- Report on prior board decision for Sid Jackson to retake his exam
- Approval of minutes from previous meeting
- Next meeting set for December 2, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.
- No journeyman or continuing education items
Vanderburgh County Redevelopment Commission
The Vanderburgh County Redevelopment Commission will vote on adopting the 2026 spending plan. Members will also discuss refunding the Burkhardt bond, receive an update on pending requests, and discuss the Oak Hill Trail project from Millersburg to Kansas. The meeting includes approval of the June 25, 2025 meeting memorandum.
- Adoption of 2026 spending plan presented by Robert Reynolds, CPA
- Discussion of refunding Burkhardt bond
- Discussion of Oak Hill Trail-Millersburg to Kansas
- Approval of June 25, 2025 meeting memorandum
- Update on pending requests
The Commission unanimously approved the adoption of a spending plan, the refund of Burkhardt Road TIF bonds, and the removal of Oak Hill Trail from Millersburg to Kansas. All votes were unanimous voice votes. The meeting adjourned at 3:49 PM.
- Adopted spending plan (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved refund of Burkhardt Road TIF bonds (unanimous voice vote)
- Removed Oak Hill Trail from Millersburg to Kansas (unanimous voice vote)
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works will consider several contracts and change orders at this meeting. Key items include a $700,000 contract with Key Benefit Administrators for health plan administration, a vehicle lease agreement with Enterprise, and a software subscription for lease tracking. Also up for approval are a waste removal extension with Republic Services, a fare/ticketing contract for METS, and change orders for paving projects.
- Contract with Key Benefit Administrators for health plan administration: $700,000
- Vehicle lease agreement with Enterprise FM Trust for 60-month terms
- Software subscription with FinQuery, LLC for lease reporting: $10,980
- Extension of waste removal contract with Republic Services through Dec 31, 2026, with 4.5% increase
- Change Order #1 for 2024 Mill and Overlay project: decrease of $96,481.81; new total $691,369.93
Construction and Roofing Board
The board is reviewing various contractor license applications for residential, commercial, sign erector, and fire alarm categories. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the wording of ordinance 5.70.060.
- Class A Sign Erector application: Michael J Alvey (Alvey Signs)
- Fire Alarm applications: Ernesto Bermudez and Dennis M Carpenter (Everon)
- Residential Contractor applications: Tyler J Deer (TDC) and Emily R Flores (Precision LLC)
- Commercial Contractor applications: Erik Dunham, Matthew Konopka, Jason D Lange, Scott L Hester, Richard R Riggs III, and Garrett Q VanKirk
- Review of ordinance 5.70.060 regarding recommendation letter wording
Animal Control & Education Commission Special Meeting
The Animal Control & Education Commission will hold a special meeting primarily to conduct a dangerous dog hearing. The meeting also includes roll call, final comments, and adjournment. No other business is listed.
- Dangerous Dog Hearing
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works will consider approving the October 16 meeting minutes, opening bids for an IT contract (RFP-948-01-2025) and the 2025 ADA Curb Ramp Improvements project (Project #25-009), and acting on right-of-way permit applications—approving most, excepting three in the county, and tabling two pending more info. The board will also authorize barricades for three street events: a line dancing contest on Timmy Thomas Way, a trunk-or-treat on North Main Street, and a church anniversary celebration on DR WR Brown Sr Way. Other agenda items include public comment, approval of bills and payrolls, and adjournment.
- Open bids for RFP-948-01-2025 (Computer Services)
- Open bids for 2025 ADA Curb Ramp Improvements, Project #25-009
- Approve ROW permits with exceptions for Applications 2445, 2446, 2452 (work in county) and table Applications 2436 and 2450
- Approve barricades for Line Dancing on 300 block of Timmy Thomas Way (Nov 8, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.)
- Approve barricades for trunk-or-treat on N Main Street between Virginia & Iowa (Oct 25, 2–4 p.m.) and church anniversary on DR WR Brown Sr Way (Oct 26, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.)
Evansville-Vanderburgh County Human Relations Commission
The Human Relations Commission will meet to review sponsorship requests and plan for the 2025 Annual Dinner and Mayor’s Celebration of Human Rights Awards. The board will also discuss outreach and education webinars.
- Sponsorship requests
- 2025 Annual Dinner & Mayor’s Celebration of Human Rights Awards
- Outreach & Education Webinars
Evansville-Vanderburgh County Human Relations Commission
The Commission will review sponsorship requests and discuss the 2025 Annual Dinner & Mayor’s Celebration of Human Rights Awards. The agenda also includes outreach and education webinars.
- Sponsorship Requests
- 2025 Annual Dinner & Mayor’s Celebration of Human Rights Awards
- Outreach & Education Webinars