Evansville City licensing officials approved multiple contractor applications and related paperwork and discussed an unrelated complaint and licensing-status questions involving a contractor identified in news reports as Ricky Plunkett during a meeting.

The board approved applications for several applicants after motions and unanimous voice votes. "I'll make a motion to approve," said Board member (speaker 2) regarding Jason Donald Lang; the motion was seconded by Board member (speaker 1) and voters answered "Aye." Similar motions were made and approved for applicants identified in the record as Matthew Konopka; Richard R. Riggs III (residential/commercial, parts 1 and 2); and a combined approval for Garrett Quave and Kirk for commercial contractor parts 1 and 2.

Why it matters: Licensing approvals determine which contractors may legally perform regulated work in the city and ensure applications and required documentation are in order. The discussion about a separate contractor with an expired license underscores how the board fields questions about disciplinary status and reapplication rules.

Board action and votes

- Jason Donald Lang: Board member (speaker 2) moved to approve; Board member (speaker 1) seconded; outcome recorded as approved by voice vote (all in favor answered "Aye").
- Matthew Konopka: Applicant name recorded and approved by voice vote (motion and second not reported in full in the transcript excerpt but approval was read).
- Richard R. Riggs III: Listed for residential/commercial parts 1 and 2. Board members discussed missing notarizations for one or more items and whether to authorize payment for two notary stamps; the transcript records agreement to pay the two notary stamps and the item moved forward.
- Garrett Quave and Kirk: Approved together for commercial contractor parts 1 and 2 after motion, second and an "Aye" vote.
- Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

Discussion (no formal disciplinary motion recorded)

Board members also discussed a separate matter involving a contractor referred to in the transcript as Ricky Plunkett. Members noted they had seen news reports and that Plunkett's license had "already expired"; one speaker asked whether the board could delete or refuse a future application or impose probation if Plunkett reapplies. A board member said prior attempts to take action were limited by the nature of previous charges (the record alternately referenced misdemeanor or felony and did not specify which), and that no formal disciplinary outcome was recorded in the excerpt. The transcript includes the comment, "If he applies again... can you put a probation period on him or ... refuse?" (Board member (speaker 1)). No motion to suspend or revoke a license, nor any formal finding, appears in the excerpt.

Procedural and document issues

Members and staff also discussed notary requirements for recommendation letters submitted with applications. A staff speaker noted that letters must include the word "recommend" in the body and should identify the individual taking the exam rather than listing a company name; the transcript records several applicants with missing notaries or improperly formatted letters (Emily R. Flores: one notary needed; Rich Bridal: two notaries needed). The board agreed in at least one instance to authorize payment for two notary stamps to complete an application file.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which passed by voice vote.

Ending

No formal disciplinary motions or final determinations regarding the matter discussed about Ricky Plunkett are recorded in the provided excerpt. The board completed approvals on listed contractor applications and adjourned.