The Evansville Common Council met on June 8, 2026, at 5:30 PM (approximate start time based on transcript) with eight members present, one absent, constituting a quorum. The meeting included approval of minutes, consent agenda items, several ordinance and resolution readings, and extensive public comment regarding the city's Flock license plate reader cameras. Key actions included adoption of HUD grant funding, approval of police pursuit vehicle financing, support for Juneteenth celebrations, and establishment of an economic revitalization area for Uniseal Inc., as well as a development area for the Cargus Lofts project. Appointments were made to three boards and commissions.
The honorable council of the city of Evansville is hereby declared call to order, Madam Clerk. Please call the rule. Councilwoman Taylor. Present. Councilman Hieronymus. Here. Councilwoman Hatfield. Here. Councilwoman Kaler Lindsay. Here. Councilman Brickmeyer. Councilwoman Allen? Here. Councilman Green. Here. Councilman Johnson. Here. Councilman Trockman. Here, there being eight members present, one absent. Representing a quorum, I hereby declare this session of the Common Council officially open. This evening, the Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Robert. Are you up for it? He is to the flag of the United States of America. And to the republic for which it stands. And the visible with the G and Justice Corral. Please join me now in a moment of silence. Fellow counselors and those in the audience, welcome to the June 8th, 2026 meeting of the Common Council. As we move uh forward, I notice that there have been uh a number of slips turned in about uh flock, and we're very glad to uh have you here this evening. What I would ask uh is that among the ten of you that uh put in slips that you consider electing two or three of you to deliver uh your messages if they are similar in nature, if that is all right with you. Um, had some good discussion about this. We definitely want to hear from you, but please consider that um as we move forward. That said, is there a motion to approve the meeting memorandum of the May 18th 2026 meeting of the common council as written? So moved. Second, hearing of first and a second. All those in favor? Aye, opposed, so ordered. Reports and communications, emailed materials, ordinances G, 2026-12 and R 2026-14. Resolutions C, 2026-16 amended, C 2026-22, 23, and 24, and on your desk this evening, extended agenda. Is there a motion to acknowledge the reports and communications? So moved, second. Hearing a first and a second. All those in favor, aye, any opposed, so ordered, special orders of the day. There are no special orders this evening, consent agenda. First reading of ordinances and resolutions, ordinance G 2026-12, and ordinance authorizing the issuance of the City of Evansville, Indiana Taxable Economic Development Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 Cargus Loths Project, and the lending of the proceeds thereof to AP development LLC and AP Cargus Loths LLC, or an affiliate or permitted signee thereof, and authorizing and approving other actions in respect there too. Ordinance R. 2026-14 and ordinance on certain real estate in the city of Evansville, State of Indiana, more commonly known as 2828 Mount Vernon Avenue. Is there a motion to adopt the consent agenda as written? So moved. So move. Second.