Evansville Building Commission Meeting Summary (May 28, 2026)

This meeting of the Evansville Building Commission, held on May 28, 2026, focused on approving numerous trade license applicants and receiving brief administrative updates. All motions passed unanimously via voice vote (ayes without dissent). No public comments were received.

Consent Calendar

• Construction of roofing (Lucas Cannon): Passed at 88%. Motion approved.
• Concrete footing and flat work (Eric Hangling): Passed at 88%. Motion approved.
• Underground utilities: Passed at 88%. Motion approved.
• Unlimited roofing (Alex Keeling): Passed at 78%. Motion approved.
• Commercial building, parts 1 & 2 (Christopher Presley): Passed at 70% and 70%. Motion approved.
• Residential remodeling (Chris White): Passed at 74%. Motion approved.
• Residential contractor, parts 1 & 2 (Brendan Wilk / Whitman): Passed at 84% and 78%. Motion approved.
• Electrical journeyman applicants (multiple):
  • Poe Persinger: 71% & 77% pass – approved.
  • Elizabeth Wilson: 71% pass – approved.
  • Barry Brady: 70% pass – approved.
  • Luke Elfers: 83% pass – approved.
  • Joshua Wiggins: 72% pass – approved.
  • Jacob Will: 80% pass – approved.
  • Evan Overton: 77% pass – approved.
  • Jace Groebinder: 80% pass – approved.
  • Debian Merrimy: 71% pass – approved.
  • James Dillard: 80% pass – approved.
  • Ian Pardon: 76% pass – approved.
  • Bryce Spiker: 91% pass – approved.
  • Cole Yeton: 76% pass – approved.
  • Landon Jarus (Landon Derby?): 79% pass – approved.
  • Brian King: 74% pass – approved.
  • Breed and Lett: 75% pass – approved.
  • Blake Reckelhall: 85% pass – approved.
  • Cal Schmidt: 89% pass – approved.
  • Justin Adler: 78% pass – approved.
• Master electrician / unlimited electrician (Jordan Gibson): Approved.
• Journeyman electrician (Christian Head): 78% pass – approved.
• Journeyman electrician (Jagger Wolf): 70% pass – approved.
• HVAC journeyman (Zach Collins): 78% pass – approved.
• HVAC journeyman (Cade Sir): 78% pass – approved.
• HVAC journeyman (Ethan Spindler): 80% pass – approved.

Discussion Items

• Residential contractor exam: It was noted that the residential exam was not yet ready; possibly coming in June or July ("sometime in GS"). No further details provided.
• Retirement and new deputy building commissioner: Commissioner Park will retire on July 7, 2026. The board will begin searching for a new deputy building commissioner.
• Guest introduction: Chris Hermann was introduced as a double inspector (roles not specified). The board welcomed him.
• Safety officer hiring status: The board asked if a safety officer had been hired. The response was "No" and that the position is still under the media department (possibly a reference to a joint arrangement). Discussion included putting the word out to retirees, but one retiree (Mark) declined when asked.

Key Outcomes

• All listed applicants were unanimously approved by voice vote (aye). No opposing votes or abstentions were recorded.
• The board acknowledged the upcoming retirement of Deputy Building Commissioner Park (effective July 7, 2026) and the need to fill the position.
• No further action was taken; the meeting was adjourned.