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Record of Proceedings

Evansville Police Pension Board Meeting – June 3, 2026

City Council — Wednesday, June 3, 2026
BodyEvansville, Indiana
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, June 3, 2026
StatusFILED
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0:32

Good morning.

0:33

It's June 3rd, 826 a.m.

0:35

This is the Evansville Police Department Pension Board.

0:38

Um Secretary, call the roll, please.

0:41

Yes, sir.

0:41

President Mayor Terry absent.

0:44

President Pro Tim, Eric McCormick.

0:46

Here.

0:46

Treasurer Robert Gunter.

0:48

Here.

0:48

Secretary Rick Hubbard present.

0:50

Chief Police Phil Smith absent.

0:53

Acting member Jeff Bryvogal.

0:55

Acting member Kyle Castle absent.

0:58

Acting member Patrick McDonald.

1:01

Acting member Eric Belfort absent.

1:03

Board Attorney Nick Serano.

1:05

Here.

1:07

You have a quorum.

1:08

Thank you.

1:09

All right.

1:09

Moving on to uh motion on applicants from uh Sergeant Dexter Wolf in the executive session.

1:16

Is there a motion for applicant number 25-186 and applicant number 25-211?

1:23

I make a motion to deny vote.

1:25

Uh there's a motion for denial by Briogal.

1:29

Is there a second by McDonald?

1:31

Uh any discussion.

1:33

Seeing none, all in favor signify by saying aye.

1:36

Aye.

1:36

Opposed, eyes have it.

1:38

Motion passes.

1:40

Is there a motion concerning applicant number 25-232 and applicant 25-213?

1:48

Make a motion.

1:50

There's a motion to accept by uh brivocal.

1:54

Is there a second?

1:56

Second by McDonald.

1:58

Any discussion?

2:01

Hearing and seeing none.

2:02

All in favor signify by saying aye.

2:04

Aye.

2:04

Opposed.

2:05

Ayes have it.

2:06

Motion passes.

2:07

Moving on to the next order of business approval of minutes from previous meeting.

2:12

Mr.

2:12

Secretary.

2:13

Uh the minutes were emailed to the board, uh, from our May 6, 2026 meeting.

2:20

Uh would entertain a motion to approve the minutes of the May 6, 2026 meeting.

2:25

So there's a motion by Gunter and a second by second.

2:30

Uh McDonald.

2:32

Any discussion?

2:33

Seeing and hearing none, all in favor signify by saying aye.

2:36

Opposed.

2:37

I have a motion passes.

2:39

Moving on to financial report, Mr.

2:40

Secretary.

2:41

Payroll for May 15, 2026 was 241,71643.

2:48

And May 31st, 2026, payroll was 240,793.

2:57

Very good.

2:57

Seeing no old business.

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Summary of Proceedings

Evansville Police Pension Board Meeting – June 3, 2026

The Evansville Police Department Pension Board met on June 3, 2026, at 8:26 a.m. to consider pension applications, approve minutes, review financials, and receive updates on a death and resignations. All votes were unanimous.

Applications for Pension Benefits

  • Denial of applicants 25-186 and 25-211: Motion by Acting Member Jeff Bryvogal, seconded by Acting Member Patrick McDonald. All members present voted aye; motion passed.
  • Acceptance of applicants 25-232 and 25-213: Motion by Bryvogal, seconded by McDonald. All aye; motion passed.

Approval of Minutes

  • Minutes from the May 6, 2026 meeting were approved. Motion by Treasurer Robert Gunter, seconded by McDonald.

Financial Report

  • Secretary Rick Hubbard reported payroll for May 15, 2026: $241,716.43; and May 31, 2026: $240,793.00.

Death Notification

  • Marcia Starr Robertson, widow of former officer James Robertson (known as Lightning), passed away on December 5, 2025. Notification was received by the city on May 20, 2026. The city is contacting the family and their attorney to arrange back pay.

Resignations

  • Officer Samuel Splititoff (badge 1621) resigned effective May 31, 2026, after 10 months and 20 days of service.
  • Officer Corbin Ricketts (badge 1626) resigned effective June 1, 2026, after 10 months and 21 days.
  • Officer John C. Wagner (badge 1631) resigned effective June 1, 2026, after 4 months and 20 days.

Future Meetings

  • A special meeting will be held on June 24, 2026, for an executive session and public consideration of pending applicants.
  • The regular stated meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 8:15 a.m. in Room 307 of the Civic Center.

Adjournment

  • The meeting adjourned at 8:31 a.m. following a motion by Bryvogal, seconded by McDonald.

Meeting Transcript

Good morning. It's June 3rd, 826 a.m. This is the Evansville Police Department Pension Board. Um Secretary, call the roll, please. Yes, sir. President Mayor Terry absent. President Pro Tim, Eric McCormick. Here. Treasurer Robert Gunter. Here. Secretary Rick Hubbard present. Chief Police Phil Smith absent. Acting member Jeff Bryvogal. Acting member Kyle Castle absent. Acting member Patrick McDonald. Acting member Eric Belfort absent. Board Attorney Nick Serano. Here. You have a quorum. Thank you. All right. Moving on to uh motion on applicants from uh Sergeant Dexter Wolf in the executive session. Is there a motion for applicant number 25-186 and applicant number 25-211? I make a motion to deny vote. Uh there's a motion for denial by Briogal. Is there a second by McDonald? Uh any discussion. Seeing none, all in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, eyes have it. Motion passes. Is there a motion concerning applicant number 25-232 and applicant 25-213? Make a motion. There's a motion to accept by uh brivocal. Is there a second? Second by McDonald. Any discussion? Hearing and seeing none. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed. Ayes have it. Motion passes. Moving on to the next order of business approval of minutes from previous meeting. Mr. Secretary. Uh the minutes were emailed to the board, uh, from our May 6, 2026 meeting. Uh would entertain a motion to approve the minutes of the May 6, 2026 meeting. So there's a motion by Gunter and a second by second. Uh McDonald.

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