Evansville Police Department Pension Board Regular Meeting - November 4, 2026

The Evansville Police Department Pension Board held a regular meeting on November 4, 2026, at 8:23 AM in Room 307 of the Civic Center Complex. The meeting followed an executive session closed to the public for discussion of confidential records and prospective employees (I.C. § 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(7) and I.C. § 5-14-1.5-6(b)(5)). Mayor Stephanie Terry was absent. The board achieved a quorum and addressed applicant approvals, financial reports, deaths of pension beneficiaries, and a resignation.

Executive Session

• A closed executive session was held prior to the open meeting at 8:15 AM to discuss confidential records and prospective employees. No details of the executive session were disclosed in the open meeting.

Discussion Items

• Applicant #26-151: The board moved to accept applicant #26-151 (previously discussed in executive session). The motion was made and seconded, and passed unanimously by voice vote. (Note: Applicant #26-108, listed on the agenda, was not mentioned in the transcript or voted upon.)
• Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the October 14, 2026 meeting, which had been emailed to members, were approved as presented by a motion from Treasurer Robert Gunter, seconded by Chief Phil Smith. Motion passed unanimously.
• Financial Report – 1925 Fund: Secretary Rick Hubbard reported two payroll figures: October 15, 2026 payroll of $240,017.12, and October 31, 2026 payroll of $238,230.62. (Note: The agenda listed both payrolls as $240,017.12; the transcript corrected the second figure to $238,230.62.)
• Deaths of Pension Beneficiaries:
  • Sandra K. Berlin, widow of Charlie Berlin, passed away on October 24, 2026. No qualifying dependents. Motion to remove her from pension payroll made by Chief Smith, seconded by Erik Belford, passed unanimously.
  • Valdezo Hawkins, widow of Robert Hawkins, passed away on October 14, 2026. No qualifying dependents. Motion to remove her from pension payroll made by Chief Smith, seconded by Kyle Kassel, passed unanimously.
• Resignation: Officer Anthony D. Stephenson (Badge 1596) resigned after serving 2 years, 10 months, and 8 days, effective November 30, 2026.
• Good of the Board: The next regular meeting was scheduled for December 2, 2026, at 8:15 AM in Room 307.

Key Outcomes

• Applicant #26-151 was accepted into the pension system.
• Minutes of October 14, 2026 were approved.
• Sandra K. Berlin and Valdezo Hawkins were removed from the pension payroll.
• The resignation of Officer Anthony D. Stephenson was noted.
• The meeting adjourned at 8:27 AM.