Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Evansville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in roads with medium priority
Oak Hill Road Project Final Phase
The county bought $21,600 in mitigation credits to keep the last phase of Oak Hill Road between St. George and Eastwood moving. Bidding is expected late next year after right-of-way acquisition.
METS Terminal Renovation Parking Change
The city spent $13,175 more to finish the Metz admin renovations, including repairing a ceiling ruined by a leaking air conditioning unit. Staff say this is the final change order and the project can be closed out.
Green River Meadows Street Acceptance
Streets in the Orchard North subdivision were originally built badly and rejected for city maintenance. After the city called the developer's letter of credit, a new developer fixed the streets, and the city now takes them over for maintenance.
Downtown event and road closures
A stack of event permits and street closures got the green light for the next few weeks — festivals, a school-bus education day, holiday decorations, and construction work.
Truck permits and road closures
A downtown business owner says he's never been told when his block closes for events, and businesses around him have suffered or closed. The application already requires applicants to notify affected businesses; the board pledged to press applicants and consider warnings or small fines.
Oak Hill Road Reconstruction Change Order
Two change orders added about $68,400 total to road contracts — extra asphalt to fix leveling and drainage problems on resurfaced roads, and tree removal on Oak Hill Road to protect a neighboring house.
Main Street road repairs (Fourth to Fifth Streets)
The Main Street repair project wrapped up under budget, with a final change order trimming $5,504.30 and bringing the total to about $413,778.