Contractors flag outdated HUAC exam; Evansville City board discusses scheduling and compliance officer

Board member 3 told the Evansville City licensing board that "several contractors came forth complaining on the outdated HUAC exam before the test is to pass," raising concerns about the exam's currency and fairness. The board did not record a formal resolution on the complaint during the meeting.

The board also moved into administrative business. Member 3 noted that the electrical and licensing disciplinary boards will meet in Room 318 in 2026 and observed that meetings now have television coverage: "So we'll be on TV and all that stuff." Members discussed moving the next meeting to Friday at 3:30 p.m.; a motion to change the schedule was made, seconded and approved by voice vote.

Board members briefly discussed staffing for compliance work. One board member said, "Well, if they do their job, it should pay for itself. And if we can prove that, then maybe we can get them to go full time," referring to a part-time compliance officer. No personnel action or staffing commitment is recorded in the transcript.

The transcript records these items as discussion and announcements rather than formal policy changes. There is no recorded vote or documented follow-up plan in the transcript to address the HUAC exam concerns; if staff or the board intends to review the exam content, that action is not captured in the meeting record provided here. The meeting closed after these administrative items and an adjournment motion that passed by voice vote.

Quote highlights - Member 3: "We had several contractors come forth complaining on the outdated HUAC exam before the test is to pass." - Member 3 (on TV coverage): "So we'll be on TV and all that stuff." - Member 1 (on compliance staffing): "Well, if they do their job, it should pay for itself. And if we can prove that, then maybe we can get them to go full time."