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Evansville Board of Public Safety Meeting – August 26, 2026

City Council — Wednesday, August 26, 2026
BodyEvansville, Indiana
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, August 26, 2026
StatusNEW · FILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:10

All right, welcome to the uh City of Evansville Board of Public Safety meeting.

0:15

It is the 16th scheduled meeting of the year, I believe.

0:18

And uh before we get started, we're going to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:29

And to the Republic for which it stands underground, individual with liberty and justice for all.

0:42

Okay, we will have a quorum today so we can do the business.

0:46

And uh first up, we're gonna start with some old business.

0:50

Uh some items that we approve by consensus vote to uh be ratified here at the meeting.

0:56

We have two dumpster requests as they are listed on the agenda at 1116 Southeast First Street and 1607 West Missouri Street.

1:06

And uh I move we make a motion to go ahead and ratify those.

1:11

I will second.

1:12

All in favor say aye.

1:14

Aye.

1:14

Same sign opposed.

1:16

So those are now approved and ratified.

1:21

Starting out with business, new business, uh we have business with the Evansville Business Authority, Dave Rector.

1:30

Excuse me, building authority, Dave Rector.

1:34

State your name and address, Mr.

1:35

Rector for the afternoon, Dave Rector Evansville, Randover County Building Authority.

1:40

Uh have a request uh as you have in other past occasions or security supervisors, security guards and supervisors are appointed special policemen.

1:51

I talked with Chief Smith, and he agrees and is okay to appoint these gentlemen, special policemen.

1:57

Uh guys in Western.

2:00

And uh I would ask that you do that.

2:03

What would their duties be?

2:05

Excuse me.

2:06

What would their duties be?

2:09

Uh are in this building and all of our buildings.

2:12

They make patrols, rounds, uh, check all the buildings, all the locks, all the doors, and the supervisors uh do the same, but they're in a supervisory position.

2:22

Okay.

2:23

Any other questions?

2:26

All right.

2:26

With that, I will move.

2:27

We make a motion to approve the request by Mr.

2:30

Rector and the Evansville Building Authority for the appointment of the three new security people.

2:36

I will second.

2:37

All in favor say aye.

2:38

Aye.

2:39

Aye.

2:39

Same sign opposed.

2:40

And it is approved.

2:42

Thank you.

2:42

Congratulations.

2:48

Next up we have Mr.

2:50

Hunter Dobbs that wants to speak with the board.

2:54

State your name and address, please, for the record.

2:57

Yes, hi.

2:58

My name is Hunter Dobbs from Facilities Management Services at 1500 Lytle Street in Louisville, Kentucky.

3:04

Can you speak up a little?

3:06

I'm having a question.

3:07

My name is Hunter Dobbs at 15 uh with Facilities Management Services.

3:11

We're located at 1500 Lytle Street in Louisville, Kentucky.

3:16

We are a contractor for Mead Johnson Nutrition.

3:20

Uh my division does their window cleaning every year.

3:24

Oh.

3:24

Which takes us about a month with all their buildings, but it's just one day that I'm coming here to speak to you all about, uh, either the 15th or 16th of September.

3:34

I do like to have a backup day for weather.

3:37

Uh I end up hiring RoadSafe to come shut one lane down at a time on Ohio Street while we're cleaning the pedestrian walkways over Ohio Street, and then the other half of the day on St.

3:53

Joseph Street while we're cleaning the pedestrians walkway over St.

3:57

Joseph's.

3:58

Never is traffic completely shut down because there is turning lanes at both places, so traffic is always able to move through.

4:07

It's just a lane was limited while my guys work for 30 minutes with a poll from the ground cleaning windows.

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Summary of Proceedings

Evansville Board of Public Safety Meeting – August 26, 2026

The Board of Public Safety held its 16th scheduled meeting of the year on August 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Civic Center Complex. All agenda items were approved unanimously by voice vote with no opposition. Key actions included ratifying dumpster requests, appointing security personnel, approving interlocal agreements, accepting donated equipment, authorizing demolition bids, and granting special event permits.

Consent Calendar

  • Old Business – Dumpster Requests (Ratified): 1116 SE 1st Street (Ruben Vilchez) and 1607 W Missouri Street (Render Removal). Approved via consensus vote.
  • Road Closure – Lane Restriction: 216 SE 3rd Street (Corner of 3rd & Chestnut) for roof repair by Cornett Roofing Systems from August 25–30, 2026.
  • Road Closure – Garvin Park Entrances: Cops & Bobbers event by EPD Crime Prevention Unit on September 16, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM; barricades requested.
  • Dumpster in the Street: 620 E Blackford Ave (Village Real Estate, August 24–September 15) for house cleanout; 212 NW 4th Street (Carl Arnheiter, August 27–September 16) for demolition remodel.
  • Precious Metal Dealer: US Road Show – Mehmet Gundogdu (Jacksonville, FL) approved as having met all city requirements.
  • Approval of Claims: Approved.
  • Approval of Minutes: Minutes from August 12, 2026 approved.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Hunter Dobbs (Facilities Management Services, Louisville, KY): Requested approval for lane closures on Ohio Street and St. Joseph Street on September 15 or 16 (weather backup) for window cleaning of pedestrian walkways at Mead Johnson Nutrition. Each lane closure would last about 30 minutes. Dobbs noted that RoadSafe would handle traffic control and that the EWSU water line project on St. Joe may conflict. The board approved the request pending completion of a road closure application and confirmation from traffic engineering that no conflicts exist. Coordination with EWSU was directed.

Discussion Items

  • Evansville Building Authority – Certificate of Appointments: Dave Rector requested approval for three security supervisors/guards (Dennis Barr, Ronald Whitler, Mark Kerney) to be appointed special policemen for building patrols. Approved.
  • Evansville Police Department – Updated MOU with EVSC: Captain McQuay presented an updated Memorandum of Understanding (service agreement) for part-time EVSC school officers. Legal had reviewed and approved; no financial changes. Approved.
  • Fire Department – Deputy Chief Brown:
    • Mutual Aid Agreement: With Scott Township (Vandenberg County Fire Department) for EMS billing compliance. Approved.
    • Station Alerting System: Acceptance of donation from Deaconess Ambulance Sponsorship for isolating station dispatches. Approved.
    • Battery Extrication Rescue Tools (added item): Part of Deaconess sponsorship to outfit west side ladder and rescue trucks. Approved.
    • Dremel Tool: Donation from Evansville Firefighters Foundation for Rescue One. Approved.
  • Building Commission – Kim Josey:
    • Amended Contract: With Southwestern Indiana Land Title Inc. – corrected termination date from December 31, 2027 to February 14, 2027. Approved.
    • Open Demolition Bids: For five properties: 2508 W Franklin St (fire damaged), 1208 Judson St, 3000 W Michigan St, 750 E Virginia St (fire damaged), 2605 W Virginia St (fire damaged). Bids opened from Demoly Excavating, Velpin, and High Dorn Excavating. Taken under advisement.
    • Emergency Demolitions: Approved for 423 Washington Ave (collapsing foundation), 801 N Fourth Ave (fire), 3320 Mount Vernon Ave (fire). Already completed on emergency basis.
  • City Engineering – Jennifer Blankenship:
    • No Parking Signs – Tulip Avenue: From Heidelbach Avenue to dead end – roadway width 20 feet, too narrow for parking. Approved.
    • No Parking Signs – Kotter Avenue: From Old Boonville Highway to the cul-de-sac – width 30 feet, but commercial/industrial with semi-traffic; no parking recommended. Approved.
  • Special Event Permits – Sgt. Nick Winsett (presented by Curtis):
    • City Church – Fall Family Fest: Street closure on Market Street, Saturday September 12, 4:00 PM–9:00 PM. Annual event. Approved.
    • FJ Reitz Instrumental Music Booster Club – Drill on the Hill: Band competition on September 26, 8:00 AM–11:00 PM with multiple street closures. Annual event. Approved.
    • Zion Missionary Baptist Church – ZMBC Block Party: Sweetser between Governor & Elliott, September 12, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. Annual community event. Approved.

Key Outcomes

  • All motions passed unanimously by voice vote with no opposed votes recorded.
  • Demolition bids taken under advisement for future contract award.
  • Hunter Dobbs’ lane closure request approved subject to completion of application and traffic engineering clearance.
  • Next meeting scheduled: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM in Civic Center Complex Room 301.

Meeting Transcript

All right, welcome to the uh City of Evansville Board of Public Safety meeting. It is the 16th scheduled meeting of the year, I believe. And uh before we get started, we're going to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. And to the Republic for which it stands underground, individual with liberty and justice for all. Okay, we will have a quorum today so we can do the business. And uh first up, we're gonna start with some old business. Uh some items that we approve by consensus vote to uh be ratified here at the meeting. We have two dumpster requests as they are listed on the agenda at 1116 Southeast First Street and 1607 West Missouri Street. And uh I move we make a motion to go ahead and ratify those. I will second. All in favor say aye. Aye. Same sign opposed. So those are now approved and ratified. Starting out with business, new business, uh we have business with the Evansville Business Authority, Dave Rector. Excuse me, building authority, Dave Rector. State your name and address, Mr. Rector for the afternoon, Dave Rector Evansville, Randover County Building Authority. Uh have a request uh as you have in other past occasions or security supervisors, security guards and supervisors are appointed special policemen. I talked with Chief Smith, and he agrees and is okay to appoint these gentlemen, special policemen. Uh guys in Western. And uh I would ask that you do that. What would their duties be? Excuse me. What would their duties be? Uh are in this building and all of our buildings. They make patrols, rounds, uh, check all the buildings, all the locks, all the doors, and the supervisors uh do the same, but they're in a supervisory position. Okay. Any other questions? All right. With that, I will move. We make a motion to approve the request by Mr. Rector and the Evansville Building Authority for the appointment of the three new security people. I will second. All in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Same sign opposed. And it is approved. Thank you. Congratulations. Next up we have Mr. Hunter Dobbs that wants to speak with the board. State your name and address, please, for the record. Yes, hi. My name is Hunter Dobbs from Facilities Management Services at 1500 Lytle Street in Louisville, Kentucky. Can you speak up a little? I'm having a question. My name is Hunter Dobbs at 15 uh with Facilities Management Services. We're located at 1500 Lytle Street in Louisville, Kentucky.

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