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Evansville council approves $4.21 million in bills, easement, licenses and appointments
Summary
At its May 14 meeting, the Evansville Common Council approved April bills totaling $4,211,214.35, multiple certified survey maps, an alcohol license for a downtown coffeehouse, an easement with ATC and appointments to boards and committees; several items passed unanimously or with recusals/abstentions.
The Evansville Common Council on May 14 approved a slate of routine and project-specific items, including acceptance of April bills totaling $4,211,214.35 and multiple land-use and personnel actions.
The council voted, by roll call, to accept the April 2024 City bills in the amount of $4,211,214.35 after a motion from Alderperson Jim Brooks and a second from Alderperson Cory Neeley. "The City’s commitment to civility and decorum at Council Meetings" was reiterated by Mayor Dianne Duggan earlier in the meeting as the council conducted routine business.
Why it matters: The bills approval clears the city's accounts payable for April and funds ongoing capital and operating projects. Other actions that will have near-term operational impact included approval of an easement agreement with American Transmission Company LLC, multiple certified survey maps that allow residential lot changes, and contract and licensing approvals that affect downtown properties and city facilities.
Votes at a glance: - Agenda approved (motion by Neeley, seconded by Corridon): passed 8-0 (SEG 009). - Minutes of April 9 and April 16 approved (Neeley/Corridon): passed 8-0 (SEG 010). - Waive field and press box usage fees for Evansville Home Talent Baseball Team (Neeley/Brooks): passed 8-0 (SEG 017-018). - Certified Survey Map to split parcel 6-27-533.520 for twin residences at 649 and 651 Locust Lane (Neeley/Lewis): passed 7-0-1, Geoffrion recused (SEG 022-024). - Certified Survey Map adjusting lot lines in Town of Union (Neeley/Brooks): passed 8-0 (SEG 024-027). - Accept April 2024 City bills, $4,211,214.35 (Brooks/Neeley): passed 8-0 (SEG 029-030). - Original Class B Beer/Class B Liquor license for 139 East Main St LLC d/b/a Allen Creek Coffee House (Stuart/Geoffrion): approved 8-0 with conditions limiting service to indoor areas unless a conditional use permit is obtained and requiring exit signage (SEG 033-039). - ATC easement agreement at Grand Orchard Estates (Brooks/Neeley): approved 8-0 (SEG 041-043). - Scope of work from Human Crafted to update economic development website (Brooks/Neeley): approved 8-0 (SEG 045-046). - Updates to Building Improvement Grant application; amendment setting deadlines (Brooks/Corridon): approved 8-0 (SEG 048-051). - Resolution 2024-14 (Municipal Judge salary) (Neeley/Brooks): approved 8-0 (SEG 064-065). - Wicked Transport & Freight LLC approved to demolish 465 W Main St conditioned on passing OSHA-checks (Corridon/Neeley): approved 7-0-1, Barnes recused (SEG 066-067). - Appointment of Bill Lathrop to Plan Commission (Neeley/Brooks): approved 8-0 (SEG 071). - Appointment of Alderperson Ben Corridon to Finance & Labor Relations Committee (Neeley/Brooks): approved 7-0-1, Corridon abstained (SEG 072).
What council members said: Municipal Services Director Scott Kriebs said ATC had indicated a bike path could be allowed within the easement "if the grade was not greater than 12\"." City Administrator Jason Sergeant answered questions on the bills and presented demolition quotes for 465 W Main St; Alderperson Ben Corridon noted the OSHA verification condition as part of that contract approval.
Next steps: Several items require administrative follow-up, including recording certified survey maps with the Rock County Register of Deeds and the condition on the demolition contract that the contractor pass OSHA-related checks. The council was reminded the next regular meeting is Monday, June 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
