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Record of Proceedings

Port Authority Board Meeting – October 12, 2026

City Council — Monday, October 12, 2026
BodyEvansville, Indiana
SessionCity Council
DateMonday, October 12, 2026
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Speaker 1

0:35

Okay.

0:38

All right.

0:38

It's 12 o'clock.

0:39

I'd like to call to order.

0:41

Excuse me.

Unassigned speaker

0:42

The

Speaker 1

0:42

Port Authority of Evansboro regular meeting for the date of October the 12th, 2026.

0:48

On our agenda, we will first um like to have a m a motion for the meeting memorandum for September 14, 2026.

0:56

May have a motion for that.

0:57

Meeting memorandum be approved.

1:00

Second.

1:01

Okay.

1:05

Sign.

Unassigned speaker

1:05

Aye.

Speaker 1

1:06

Okay.

1:06

All those opposed.

1:07

Motion passed to approve the meeting memorandum for September 14, 2026.

1:13

Next on our agenda, we have uh old business and we have an update for the LST morning doc evaluation.

1:20

Or valuation, excuse me.

1:22

Mr.

1:22

Gunther,

Unassigned speaker

1:23

if

Speaker 1

1:23

you'd be so

Unassigned speaker

1:24

kind.

Speaker 2

1:28

Okay.

1:28

Um well the last meeting I was asked to contact the Colin Miller here in town, and I did make contact with uh Stephanie

Unassigned speaker

1:37

and

Speaker 2

1:38

tentatively set a time for Wednesday.

1:41

I want to say it's at 10 o'clock to go out to uh dock.

1:46

She'll look around and see what if they're able to do that type of uh auction.

1:54

So and then I asked if she once she does that, it should be willing to give us a proposal.

Speaker 3

2:02

Is that this coming Wednesday?

2:04

Yes.

2:04

At 10 o'clock.

2:05

Are

Speaker 2

2:06

you available?

Speaker 3

2:06

I can be.

2:07

Okay.

Speaker 2

2:08

Let me let me Dave, let me verify that.

2:10

And

Unassigned speaker

2:11

who

Speaker 2

2:11

is it from Colin uh Colin Mary?

Speaker 1

2:16

Karen Miller, yeah.

2:17

Uh okay, great.

2:19

Thank you, Mr.

2:20

Gunner.

Speaker 2

2:22

Auctioneer.

2:24

Um I still I have that other one that I presented last last month, so they're out uh

Unassigned speaker

2:34

I

Speaker 2

2:35

can't remember if they're from Michigan or New York.

2:37

It's one of those the other outfit.

2:40

So

Speaker 3

2:45

any other comments?

2:46

Well, I've I've been talking, I reached out to uh

Unassigned speaker

2:51

the

Speaker 3

2:51

company is called ITO.

2:53

It's an acronym, I think, for inland towing operators, something or other.

3:00

But essentially it's a company out of Henderson and Lee Nelson, he's the owner and president.

3:07

And basically this is what they do.

3:09

They evaluate, certify, um, they'll do a cons condition assessment.

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Summary of Proceedings

Port Authority Board Meeting – October 12, 2026

The Port Authority Board met on October 12, 2026, at approximately 12:00 p.m. The board approved the previous meeting's memorandum, discussed the valuation and potential auction of the LST mooring dock, received the September 2026 finance report, and accepted the accounts payable voucher register. All motions passed by voice vote with no opposition.

Consent Calendar

  • Meeting Memorandum – September 14, 2026: A motion to approve the memorandum was made, seconded, and carried unanimously.

Discussion Items

  • LST Mooring Dock Valuation Update: Robert Gunther reported that he contacted Karen Miller of a local auction firm (referred to as Colin Miller) and scheduled a site visit to the dock for Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. to assess whether an auction is feasible. He also highlighted another auction firm from Michigan or New York that had been contacted previously.
  • David (purchasing director) introduced an additional company, ITO (Inland Towing Operators, likely), out of Henderson, owned by Lee Nelson. This company specializes in evaluating, certifying, and brokering the sale of vessels. They offered to perform an initial condition assessment at no charge, followed by a fee-based scope of work. The board expressed interest in scheduling a visit for the following week.
  • Board members agreed that before auctioning the dock, they must follow proper legal and purchasing protocols. David noted that the initial evaluation would be a professional service, but the auction itself might involve competitive bids. He planned to consult with the controller's office and Marco in legal to determine the required steps, including obtaining a surplus property declaration from the mayor's office.
  • Potential buyers requested condition information (e.g., steel thickness, dimensions) that the board lacked. Dashana had contacted a 2006 vendor but records were no longer available. Roger Moy, who owns the property providing access to the dock, needed to be notified of upcoming visits.
  • Finance Report – R. Gunter: The September 2026 financial report was reviewed. Interest revenue decreased due to lower balances and interest rates. A transfer of $96,250 was made to cover the current dock rental. Total expenditures rose from $129,392 last year to $185,973 this year, an increase of 43.7%. A notable expense was $44,805 paid to MoyT for dock rental. Net revenue over expenses was $9,146, with $123,204 in cash and investments at the end of September.

Key Outcomes

  • The board approved the September 14, 2026 meeting memorandum.
  • The board accepted the Accounts Payable Voucher Register dated October 9, 2026, which included:
    • City of Evansville: $500 for fourth quarter 2026 legal fees
    • Evansville Waterworks: $180.90 for service at 610 Northwest Riverside Drive
    • RDM Land LLC: $4,978.33 for inland marina rent for October 2026
  • The board agreed to proceed with multiple dock valuation efforts: Karen Miller's Wednesday visit, ITO's upcoming assessment, and legal/purchasing guidance from Marco. No formal action was taken on the dock sale beyond scheduling next steps.
  • The meeting adjourned.

Meeting Transcript

Okay. All right. It's 12 o'clock. I'd like to call to order. Excuse me. The Port Authority of Evansboro regular meeting for the date of October the 12th, 2026. On our agenda, we will first um like to have a m a motion for the meeting memorandum for September 14, 2026. May have a motion for that. Meeting memorandum be approved. Second. Okay. Sign. Aye. Okay. All those opposed. Motion passed to approve the meeting memorandum for September 14, 2026. Next on our agenda, we have uh old business and we have an update for the LST morning doc evaluation. Or valuation, excuse me. Mr. Gunther, if you'd be so kind. Okay. Um well the last meeting I was asked to contact the Colin Miller here in town, and I did make contact with uh Stephanie and tentatively set a time for Wednesday. I want to say it's at 10 o'clock to go out to uh dock. She'll look around and see what if they're able to do that type of uh auction. So and then I asked if she once she does that, it should be willing to give us a proposal. Is that this coming Wednesday? Yes. At 10 o'clock. Are you available? I can be. Okay. Let me let me Dave, let me verify that. And who is it from Colin uh Colin Mary? Karen Miller, yeah. Uh okay, great. Thank you, Mr. Gunner. Auctioneer. Um I still I have that other one that I presented last last month, so they're out uh I can't remember if they're from Michigan or New York.

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