Public Meetings - Evansville, Indiana

The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Board of Zoning Appeals met on July 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Room 301 of the Civic Center Complex. All seven members were present. The board approved the minutes of the May 2026 meeting unanimously. Three petitions were withdrawn prior to the meeting: SPU-2026-003 (4100 Covert Ave), VAR-2026-030 (3300 Edgewood Dr), and VAR-2026-041 (1113 W Columbia St). The board heard six variance petitions, with public testimony on two. Decisions included five unanimous approvals and one split vote with conditions. Consent Calendar - Approval of May 2026 Meeting Minutes: Motion approved unanimously (7-0), with Member Petke thanking Joy for presiding in his absence. Public Comments & Testimony - VAR-2026-038 (Turning Point Church signs): Stephanie Venard, a resident at 9520 Farmington Drive, opposed the new electronic sign. She cited concerns about light pollution, intrusion on the rural character, safety on the newly reconfigured Lloyd Expressway curve, and distraction for elderly drivers. She requested specific restrictions on brightness and timing if approved. - VAR-2026-042 (601 MLK Blvd parking expansion): Shona Jarbo, president of the Bellmute Beard Neighborhood Association, opposed the parking expansion. She raised concerns about increased impervious surfaces, stormwater runoff, and the area’s history of flooding, noting that the site has no on-site drainage and is near residential neighborhoods. Discussion Items - VAR-2026-017 – 11216 Walnut Road (Jacob Hunt): Request to legalize and construct accessory structures (pole barn) exceeding residence size, reduce setbacks, widen drive, and allow two access drives. Applicant stated the barn is for personal car restoration. No remonstrators. Unanimous approval (7-0). - VAR-2026-038 – 9710 & 9800 Middle Mount Vernon Road (Turning Point Church): Request to allow three signs (increase from one), increase pole sign height to 18 ft, electronic message sign size to 32 sq ft, and total signage to 135 sq ft. Applicant Kip (Hust Signs) explained the church wants to modernize and reduce the existing copy board size. Remonstrator Stephanie Venard opposed. Discussion focused on dimming and operating hours. Motion to approve included a condition: sign must dim to 5% brightness or go dark from 8 PM to 6 AM. Approved 5-2 (Members Payne and Kasha dissenting). The applicant was required to provide personal contact information to the remonstrator. - VAR-2026-039 – 308 & 312 South Woods Avenue (David Holder): Request to allow accessory structures exceeding residence size (add 384 sq ft shed). Applicant stated personal use, neighbor support. No remonstrators. Unanimous approval (7-0). - VAR-2026-040 – 2335 North Green River Road (C&S Inc. / Custom Sign & Engineering): Request to increase number of on-premises signs from three to seven for a gas station. Applicant Scott Elpers noted that two signs for a now-closed car wash may be removed, but wanted to keep the application for future use. Discussion about corporate pressure to upgrade branding. No remonstrators. Unanimous approval (7-0). - VAR-2026-042 – 601 Southeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (601 MLK Properties LLC): Request to reduce rear and side yard green space to expand commercial parking. Applicant Jim Morley explained the existing parking pattern and need for additional spaces due to business growth. Remonstrator Shona Jarbo opposed due to stormwater concerns. Applicant noted the project did not trigger stormwater detention requirements (under 2,950 sq ft, threshold 10,000 sq ft). City engineer had approved erosion control plan. Unanimous approval (7-0). - VAR-2026-043 – 4519 Claremont Avenue (Larry Cornett): Request to allow gravel parking, eliminate backing-out restrictions, and reduce required parking spaces from four to zero to legalize existing conditions for a triplex. Applicant Matt Layman noted the property was purchased in April 2025 and the owner is working to bring it into compliance. Discussion about maintaining existing parking spaces. Motion to approve with condition that the owner maintain four current parking spaces in the right-of-way as shown on the site plan. Approved 6-1 (Member Rudolph dissented, objecting to reducing required parking to zero). Key Outcomes - VAR-2026-017: Approved (7-0). No conditions. - VAR-2026-038: Approved with condition (5-2). Condition: electronic message sign must be dimmed to 5% brightness or turned dark from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Applicant to provide contact information to remonstrator. - VAR-2026-039: Approved (7-0). No conditions. - VAR-2026-040: Approved (7-0). No conditions. - VAR-2026-042: Approved (7-0). No conditions. - VAR-2026-043: Approved with condition (6-1). Condition: property owner shall maintain four existing parking spaces in the right-of-way as depicted on the site plan. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM in Room 301 of the Civic Center Complex.

The Vanderburgh County Economic Development Commission (EDC) met on July 15, 2026, at 2:25 PM to discuss and approve a resolution for the Old Farm Reserve project, a mixed-use development near University Parkway. The meeting included the election of officers, a detailed presentation by the developer, and a unanimous vote to recommend the project to the County Council. Election of Officers - Pepper Moheron was elected Chairperson by a unanimous vote (3-0) after nominations by Alfonso Vidal and seconded by Troy Tornada. Discussion Items - Old Farm Reserve Project Presentation: Chip Alstott (developer, David Alstott Jr.) and Brad Bingham (attorney, Barnes & Thornburg) presented the project. The 110-acre site will include 163 residential home sites, 240 apartment units (7 buildings), and 30 acres of commercial space. Total investment is estimated at $150 million, with 120 new permanent jobs and an annual payroll of $3.9 million. The project has received $4.1 million in state READI funds and has unanimous approval from the Area Plan Commission. - Financing Structure: The EDC considered a resolution to recommend issuance of Economic Development Revenue Bonds (non-recourse, max $10.5 million) secured by Tax Increment Financing (TIF). The developer will purchase the bonds, eliminating risk to the county's general fund. No tax abatement is involved; TIF revenue will be used for debt service. The bonds are structured to support infrastructure costs (roads, sewer, water, sidewalks). - Public Hearing: A public hearing was held; no remonstrators appeared. Key Outcomes - Resolution 2026-VCEDC-01: Approved unanimously (3-0) to recommend the project and bond financing to the Vanderburgh County Council. The next step is the County Council meeting on August 12, 2026, for introduction of the bond ordinance, with a bond closing targeted for late September 2026. - Meeting Adjourned: The meeting adjourned at 2:25 PM.

The Vanderburgh County Redevelopment Commission (VCRC) called its meeting to order at 1:17 PM on July 15, 2026, in Room 301 of the Civic Center Complex in Evansville, Indiana. Members present were Bill Nix (President), Dave Clark (Secretary), and Jeff Hatfield. Hobart Scales and Logan Bitter were absent. Attorneys Mike Schopmeyer and Craig Emig were also present, and a quorum was confirmed. The commission approved the prior meeting minutes, heard the Old Farm Reserve development presentation, held a public hearing with no speakers, and unanimously approved two resolutions related to the University Parkway Economic Development Area. Approval of Minutes - Jeff Hatfield moved, Dave Clark seconded, and the commission unanimously approved the May 13, 2026 meeting memorandum. Old Farm Reserve Development Presentation - David 'Chip' Altstadt Jr., the developer, presented Old Farm Reserve, a 110-acre project on University Parkway near USI. It includes approximately 70 acres for residential homes (163 residential lots), 10 acres for a 240-unit multi-family apartment complex, and approximately 30 acres of commercial development. - Jeff Hatfield noted that the project had received unanimous approval from the Area Plan Commission and the County Commissioners, and that County Council had been made aware of it, although no formal presentation had been made because the project has no tax phase-in. Mike Schopmeyer noted that the University Parkway J-turn plan was approved by the County Commissioners at their July 14 meeting. - Brad Bingham of Barnes & Thornburg said the County Commissioners approved the development and incentive package at their May 26 meeting. The incentive is structured as an economic development revenue bond secured solely by TIF generated by the project, with County Council serving as the authorizing fiscal body. Introduction of the bond ordinance is anticipated at the August 12 County Council meeting, with final adoption targeted for September 2. - Brad Bingham explained that the 110 acres sit inside the existing University Parkway EDA, which is currently its own single allocation area. Resolution No. 2026-VCRC-02 would amend the original declaratory resolution to carve out the 110 acres and create three new allocation areas: residential, multi-family, and commercial. The carve-out resets the base assessment date and gives the project a new 25-year period starting when bonds are issued. Because the area is largely unimproved, the financial impact is expected to be minimal. - Robert Reynolds of LWG CPAs & Advisors (identified as Robert Reno in the raw transcript) said the current University Parkway TIF area is set to expire in 2037. He said the EDA remains intact even after an allocation area expires, and a carve-out only resets the base, so there is no need to do it without a project. - Brad Bingham said the developer will purchase the bonds because bonds secured only by the project's future TIF are otherwise unmarketable. The developer assumes the credit risk, and the county is not putting its credit behind the bonds. The developer receives the incentive only if the project is completed, and the project's TIF is the sole source of repayment. The developer is responsible for public infrastructure improvements listed in the Memorandum of Understanding, built to county standards, with county inspection before eventual county maintenance. - Mike Schopmeyer said the structure was the result of negotiations and was intended to be a win-win for the developer and Vanderburgh County taxpayers. Jeff Hatfield noted this differs from prior RDC actions because the area is carved out and the developers are buying the bonds. - Jeff Hatfield emphasized that the project does not take funds away from normal property tax monies; it creates additional revenue above what the General Fund normally receives. He noted the University Parkway TIF is about two decades old and the RDC invested $5 million in a sewer system that was backed by the General Fund. Brad Bingham said excess TIF revenue is now being produced, and the General Fund is projected to be repaid by 2029; new TIF from this project is not expected until 2029 or 2030. - Robert Reynolds added that there is no rush to carve out before the current area expires because waiting only resets the base to a later date. Public Hearing - Agenda item 6 was the public hearing on the Proposed Residential Housing Development Program for Single-Family Houses. For residential TIF, Indiana law required a 30-day notice to overlapping taxing units and a public meeting; notice was also published even though not required. No one in the audience or online indicated an intention to speak, so no testimony was offered. Resolutions - Resolution No. 2026-VCRC-02, amending the declaratory resolution and economic development plan for the University Parkway Economic Development Area: Jeff Hatfield moved, Dave Clark seconded; approved unanimously (3-0). The resolution creates the three new allocation areas and amends the plan to describe the use of TIF for debt service on bonds financing infrastructure improvements. - Resolution No. 2026-VCRC-03, for the payment of tax increment finance funds: Jeff Hatfield moved, Dave Clark seconded; approved unanimously (3-0). New Business and Old Business - No new business was brought before the commission. - In old business, Bill Nix compared the University Parkway TIF to the Burkhardt Road area, where county seed money for Cross Point Boulevard took time but has led to visible development. He said these projects are positive and forward-looking even though they take time. Public Comment - No public comment was offered during the public comment period. Key Outcomes - The May 13, 2026 meeting memorandum was approved unanimously. - The public hearing closed with no testimony. - Resolutions 2026-VCRC-02 and 2026-VCRC-03 were approved unanimously. - Next steps described: Area Plan Commission review targeted for August 6; County Commissioners review in August; a future public hearing and tax impact statement in early September; the Economic Development Commission fact-finding meeting later on July 15; County Council bond ordinance introduction on August 12 and final consideration on September 2; and bond issuance/closing targeted around mid-September. - The meeting adjourned at 1:49 PM.

The Evansville Board of Parks Commissioners held a regular meeting on July 15, 2026, to approve routine items, open sealed bids for three park projects, and hear public comment regarding token pricing at Mesker Park Zoo. No reports were presented. Consent Calendar - Unanimously approved meeting memorandum from July 1. - Approved and executed skating professional agreements with independent skating instructors George Ann Griffin and Actinson. - Approved and executed a user group agreement with Tri-State Hockey Academy for Swanna Ice Arena. - Approved and executed an agreement with Tri-State Spartans for Swanna Ice Arena. Public Comments & Testimony - Gabe Correjo (702 Greencoat Avenue) presented a three-minute handout and verbal proposal to restructure Mesker Park Zoo’s token system. He argued that buying 5 tokens for $5 but needing 3 tokens for paddle boats leaves patrons with useless tokens, forcing them to buy more and generating excessive credit card transaction fees. He estimated token production costs at $0.25 each and noted that patrons who take tokens home cost the zoo capital expenditures to replace them. He proposed changing token denominations to multiples of 3 (6, 12, 18 tokens) to allow complete use of all tokens, reduce credit card transactions by 99%, and eliminate 95% of token capital expenditure. He also suggested offering 2 herrings for 6 tokens as a better value for families. Discussion Items - Bids for Jones Park Paving (Item A): Sealed bids received from three companies: - Dye Brothers: base lump sum $21,225; alternate (undercut subgrade, replace with 8 stone) $115/cubic yard. - Rivertown Construction: base lump sum $31,850; alternate $125/cubic yard. - ARC Construction: base bid $31,200; alternate $90/cubic yard. Bids submitted to purchasing for review and recommendation. - Bids for Caldwell Playground Cycle Work (Item B): Sealed bids received: - Dye Brothers: base lump sum $39,523; alternate $115/cubic yard. - Rivertown Construction: base lump sum $63,795; alternate $125/cubic yard. - ARC Construction: base bid $46,990; alternate $130/cubic yard. Bids submitted for review. - Quotes for Amazonia Bulwark Boardwalk Decking Replacement (Item C): Quotes received (base bid only): - Dye Brothers: $239,880. - Custom Mechanical Construction Inc.: $211,556. - ARC Construction: $283,890. Held under advisement; work expected to start in fall. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved without objection. - All bids/quotes for Jones Park paving, Caldwell Playground cycle work, and boardwalk decking held under advisement for purchasing review. - Board agreed to consider Correjo’s token proposal and consult with zoo staff. - Approved payroll and vendor claims. - Meeting adjourned.

The Evansville Local Public Improvement Bond Bank met on July 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM UTC. The board reviewed financial reports, approved a resolution increasing funding for the Crawford Door redevelopment project, and handled routine business. All votes were unanimous. Consent Calendar - Minutes of previous meeting: Approved unanimously. Discussion Items - Executive Director Remarks / Financial Report: Mr. Gunter reported that cash and investments decreased by approximately $1.9 million due to a loan to Central Dispatch. Loans receivable increased correspondingly. The Police Department made a $621,000 payment on auto loans. Interest income is down slightly, but loan interest rates increased from 1.5% to 2.5%. The board discussed the status of investments, including $3 million in CDs nearing maturity, and confirmed that funds are properly insured. The financial report was approved with acknowledgement that the Crane Credit CD had been rolled over. - New Business – Resolution 2026-08 (Crawford Door Project): Kobe Jackson from the Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD) presented an updated request for the Crawford Door redevelopment at 1701 North Heidelbach. The project is a 134-unit multifamily tax credit development in partnership with the Evansville Public Library (EVPL) and includes studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. The original request of $1.15 million from the Bond Bank is increased to $1.28 million (a $130,000 increase) due to “Build America Buy America” (BABA) requirements on federal HOME funds. The increase will be used to reduce federal funding to avoid BABA triggers. The loan will be repaid through the Jacobsville TIF. The amortization schedule was revised: annual principal and interest payments of $340,263 begin August 1, 2027, rather than interest-only payments. The board confirmed the TIF has sufficient capacity. The resolution was approved unanimously. - Voucher Register Approval: An invoice from Harding Shamanski for $1,050 related to the audit was approved and the register signed. Key Outcomes - Minutes of previous meeting: Approved. - Financial report: Approved with the note that the Crane Credit CD was rolled over. - Resolution 2026-08: Approved unanimously. The resolution authorizes a $1.28 million loan to DMD (via the Bond Bank) for the Crawford Door project, repaid through the Jacobsville TIF with principal and interest payments starting August 1, 2027. - Voucher register: Approved for $1,050. - Next meeting: Scheduled for August 19, 2026, in Room 307 at the Civic Center.

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The meeting began at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Max Miller. The Board of Commissioners considered a proclamation, multiple action items from various departments, and heard public comment. The Drainage Board then convened separately to approve plans, claims, and reports. All votes were unanimous unless noted. Consent Calendar - Approval of June 30, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Employment Changes - Auditor: Claims Voucher Reports (June 29–July 3 and July 6–10, 2026), Statement of Salaries and Wages – Form 144, 2026 Covered Bridge Certification - Assessor: 2nd Quarter 2026 Vanderburgh County Appeal Taxing Unit Report - Clerk: May 2026 Monthly Report - Computer Services: People Driven Technology Quote for Cisco Security EA Renewal - Engineer: Report and Claims - 2nd Quarter 2026 Veteran’s Services Report All approved unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - Christopher Newman (3121 South Rotherwood, Evansville) proposed establishing a regional data center advisory committee and a consistent framework for evaluating large-scale data center development. He clarified he was not asking for support or opposition to a specific project, nor for a moratorium, but for a public and regional planning process before individual projects and incentive agreements are placed before communities. Commissioners noted that a study committee is already being formed by the Area Plan Commission and will be public; they will forward his proposal to that committee. Commissioner Canterbury praised the proposal as proactive and thorough. Discussion Items - Proclamation: Declared July 14, 2026, as "Mater Dei Baseball State Championship Day" in Vanderburgh County. The Mater Dei High School baseball team won the IHSAA Class 2A state championship on June 20, 2026, with a 31–3 record, an 18-game winning streak, and second state title in school history. The proclamation was adopted unanimously (Commissioners Gable, Canterbury, Elpers all yes). - Auditor: Approved General Code Agreement for Supplemental Services (extension through June 2027, annual maintenance fee of $1,195) and Amendment to Terms and Conditions of Agreement Extension with General Code, LLC. Both approved unanimously. - Engineer: - Change Order 1 VC26-04-02 "Charlotte Avenue Pipe Replacement": Increase of $7,775.56 to replace a 60-inch storm manhole with a 72-inch manhole due to differing pipe size found during excavation. Approved unanimously. - County Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement at 2525 Willow Creek Drive: Property owner requested moving a fence a few feet into McDowell Road right-of-way; county engineer approved. Approved unanimously. - University Parkway Improvements Plans for Old Farm Development: Chip from the developer reported that the J-turn intersection is under construction (dirt moving, rain delays), and coordination with EWSU and CenterPoint is ongoing. Plans include proper lighting. The board approved unanimously. - Health Department: - Amendment 3 to Indiana Department of Health Grant Contract 91512: Increase of $43,674 to continue funding a disease investigation specialist through February 2027 (testing, treating, contact tracing). Approved unanimously. - New Indiana Department of Health Grant Contract 101345 for Nutrition and Physical Activity Grant: $20,000 in funding to provide produce boxes to individuals in the diabetes prevention program who have food insecurity. Approved unanimously. - Purchasing: - Commercial Fuel Master Agreement with Heritage Petroleum: Locked rates for 2026 at $2.94/gallon for unleaded and $3.15/gallon for diesel. Approved with Commissioner Gable abstaining. - Agreement with Heritage Petroleum to Purchase Bulk Fuel Delivery: Based on markups after RFP in 2025; county departments are utilizing. Approved with Commissioner Gable abstaining. - Sheriff: Memorandum of Understanding with Evansville School Corporation for School Resource Deputies: First contract, providing three deputies to EVSC schools outside civil city limits for four school years at $96,000 per year. Sheriff Robinson noted it replaced a longtime handshake deal. Approved unanimously. - Highway: Award quote for HVAC replacement at county garage: Lowest quote from Harold Fish at $50,985 for infrared heaters (replacing a 40-year-old boiler). Approved unanimously. - Fifth Amendment to Contract for Services with St. Vincent Health, Wellness, and Preventive Care Institute, Inc. d/b/a Ascension St. Vincent Tri State Clinics: Extends the agreement through end of 2026 with no changes. Approved unanimously. Drainage Board - Approved: Minutes of the previous meeting. - Cash Wagner – Clink Property: Approved an amended plan to install a storm sewer pipe in proposed swale 2 along the east property line, with runoff directed to area drain structures. Variance previously approved. Unanimous. - McCutcheon Trace 3 Subdivision: Approved as-built drainage plans (sheet C102 dated July 13, 2026, basin 2 certification dated July 10, 2026, basin 3 certification dated April 19, 2024) after inspections and corrections. Unanimous. - Ditch Claims: Approved two claims totaling $440: $340 for Hutch Drone Pro (work awarded in 2026) and $100 for emergency tree removal in Palm Flat Main (removed by Kevin Rexing on June 16, 2026). Unanimous. - Informational: Pigeon Creek Watershed Development Commission next meeting scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the same room. Executive Director Justin Dixon reported the website is near launch (within two weeks). Key Outcomes - All action items before the Board of Commissioners were approved, with Commissioner Gable abstaining on both fuel agreements with Heritage Petroleum. - The Drainage Board approved all items unanimously. - Public comment on data center planning will be forwarded to the Area Plan Commission for consideration in their study committee.

The Evansville Fire Merit Commission met on July 14, 2026 at 4:01 PM. Commissioners approved previous minutes and routine claims, received an update from the Fire Chief on recruit progress and the new ambulance service, and discussed community outreach. The next meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from the last meeting. All members present voted in favor; no opposition. The minutes were approved. - Approval of Claims: The commission approved payment of $1,000 each to Lieutenant interview raters Charles Fidel, Michael McCutcheon, and Gregory Williams. Motion passed unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public provided comment. Discussion Items - Chief’s Report – Recruit Update: The Chief reported that all recruits are performing well in week seven of EMS training, completing required ambulance ride‑along time with the new ambulance service. One recruit has already passed the National Registry EMT exam; the remainder are scheduled to take the exam next week. The EMT practical skills test is set for July 24. Following EMT completion, four recruits from academy 68‑26 will move into the fire station for probation, and nine recruits from academy 69‑26 will begin fire training. The graduation ceremony has been moved up to September 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Ivy Tech Veterans Auditorium. - Probationary Firefighters and Promotion Probation: The Chief noted that all probationary firefighters are performing at or above standards. The following members have completed or are about to complete their one‑year promotion probation: Instructor Mike Dorn, Investigator Jamie Phillips, Lieutenant Colton Blanchard, Captain Chad Beckham, and Battalion Chief Eric Jameson. The Chief recommended that these probationary promotions be made permanent. - New Ambulance Service Performance: The Chief reported that the ambulance service launched July 1. Despite challenges (holiday weekend, extreme heat, full moon), performance matched or exceeded predictions. Predicted vs actual averages over the first two weeks: 67 calls per 24‑hour period (actual 67), 8‑minute response time (actual 7:56), 20% refusal rate (actual 15%), and 30–35% unit hour utilization (actual 33%). A board member commended the Chief for the accurate forecasting and praised the department’s professionalism, noting positive community feedback. The Chief also stated that fire crews and EMS crews are developing good camaraderie. - Community Outreach and Ambulance Locations: A board member commended the fire department’s work with Autism Everyone, including the distribution of Camsi kits on apparatus and participation in awareness events. In response to a question about where ambulances are stationed, the Chief explained that eight ambulances are housed permanently at fire stations: six operate 24 hours a day, two operate 12‑hour peak increments (Station 17s: 9 AM–9 PM; Station 1: 11 AM–11 PM; the rest work 7 AM–7 AM). The Chief noted that ambulance station locations are not yet listed on the city website but may be added soon. - Unfinished and New Business: No unfinished business. Under new business, a board member mentioned that union membership totals have grown to around 320. The Firefighter Foundation’s modern fair (six games in eight days) was acknowledged; donations and sponsors are still being accepted. Key Outcomes - Minutes and claims were approved unanimously. - The Chief’s recommendation to make permanent the probationary promotions of five officers was noted; no formal vote was taken. - The next regular meeting was announced for August 11, 2026. - Motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and carried.

Note: The raw transcript indicates the date as July 13, 2025, but the provided timeline specifies this meeting occurred on July 13, 2026. This summary uses the specified date. The Port Authority of Evansville held its regular meeting on July 13, 2026, at 12:01 PM. The board approved the prior meeting minutes, discussed the potential sale of the Inland Marina dock, reviewed financials for June 2026, and approved accounts payable vouchers. Consent Calendar - Approval of Meeting Memorandum from June 8, 2026: Motion carried unanimously to approve the minutes. Discussion Items - Sale of the Inland Marina Dock (Barge): Mr. Gontor reported on efforts to sell the dock. He contacted several entities (Karatzis, Sutherland, Rights Brothers, Waterway Exchange) interested in purchasing, but they require detailed information about the dock (build date, certificate of documentation, builder, steel thickness, drawings, last dry dock, dimensions, mooring sales, gangway, ticket office). The City lacks most of this data. An appraisal from August 2019 (by North American Marine Consultants) valued the dock at $1,675,000, but discounted 40% ($1,050,000) if dismantled and moved. Seven years later, a new assessment may be needed. Mr. Gontor suggested hiring a consultant or having potential brokers present via Teams to be interviewed. Board member Dave (from Industrial Contractors) offered to contact Bill Mix, who may have original construction details. Another member suggested checking with Morley (dredging contractor) for past data on the dock. The board agreed to gather more information from internal sources and consider interviewing brokers. - Financial Report for June 2026: Mr. Guntor presented the June financials. Revenues were $98,042.49 (down $710 from interest income). Expenses totaled $129,605.59, including $24,891.65 in rent for the unused dock. Net expense over revenue was $31,563.10. Cash and investments at period end: $82,494.66. A transfer of $96,250 from Parks to Port Authority was initiated to cover the remainder of the fiscal year. The board expressed desire to sell the dock to improve the surplus. Key Outcomes - The board approved the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous). - The board approved the accounts payable vouchers totaling $46,907.03 (four invoices: liability insurance, water, dock rent, electricity) – motion carried unanimously. - The board directed staff to collect additional documentation on the dock from internal sources (Bill Mix, Morley, past dredging contractors) and to schedule interviews with potential brokers to assess their services and fees before proceeding with a sale. - Meeting adjourned.