WABASH CUSD #348 BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
Mt. Carmel Grade School Cafetorium
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to order / Roll call
2. Executive Session pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act: “The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.”
3. Employment
4. Adjourn
City Clerk Ryan Turner recently offered an update on the landscaping situation in Mt. Carmel’s Oak Meadow subdivision…
Many Oak Meadow residents were upset last year when city officials attempted to alleviate potential flooding by clearing out dozens of trees that affected the aesthetics views. The city has been attempting to appease those residents since that time.
WSJD June 2023 File Photo
On June 22, 2024, at 12:25 a.m. Gibson County Deputy Bart Wagner conducted a traffic stop on Gray 2022 Polaris Ranger side by side after observing the vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign at West and Elm Street in Haubstadt. Deputy Wagner pulled behind the vehicle and further observed that the driver could not maintain their lane of travel on CR 50 West South of State Road 68. At that point Deputy Wagner conducted a stop and upon approaching the vehicle he identified the driver as 35 year old David Rexing of Haubstadt. While speaking with Mr. Rexing Deputy Wagner detected the odor of alcohol and began a roadside DUI investigation. Once the investigation was concluded Mr. Rexing was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.
Deputy Wagner was assisted by Deputy Wyatt Hunt.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
On June 22, 2024, at 2:12 a.m. Gibson County Deputy Hunt conducted a traffic stop on a Black 2000 Jeep Cherokee after observing the vehicle disregard the stop sign at Elm Street and State Road 68 and disregarding the stop sign at Main and Haub Street in Haubstadt. Upon approaching the vehicle the driver was identified the driver as 52 year old William Douglas of Fort Branch. While speaking with Mr. Bradley Deputy Hunt detected the odor of alcohol and began a roadside DUI investigation. At the conclusion of the DUI investigation Mr. Bradley was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated with a Prior Conviction.
Deputy Hunt was assisted by Fort Branch Officer Louis Jerrell.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
On 6/19/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Donald S. Baird, age 53, on a Wabash County Warrant for Failure to Appear. Baird received additional charges of Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer, Methamphetamine Possession and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The arresting officer observed Baird operating a bicycle in the 800 block of N Walnut Street. When the officer made contact with him, Baird refused to stop and took off riding his bike south on Walnut. The officer followed and was able to stop Baird in the alley of the 700 block of Chestnut Street. Baird was placed under arrest for the warrant. A search of Baird’s property led officers to finding a digital scale and a clear baggie containing a crystalized substance that later field tested positive for methamphetamine. Baird was taken to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged accordingly and held pending a pre-trial detention determination by the court.
On 6/19/2024, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Christina M. Franklin, age 38, of Keensburg, for Theft Over $500. The arrest was a result of an investigation into missing money from a Mt. Carmel gas station, where Franklin was employed. The investigation uncovered evidence that Franklin had forged refunds of various store items and then kept the money. This behavior continued over the last several months until management begin finding discrepancies in their financial records. Franklin turned herself into the police department where she was charged accordingly and released on a Notice to Appear.
AGENDA
CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, June 24, 2024 at 4:00 pm
· Call to Order
o Pledge of Allegiance
o Roll Call
· Approve Minutes
o Minutes of meeting held 06/10/2024.
· Visitors (topic discussed by visitor(s) is limited to 5 minutes)
o Sandra Cruthers-Buckeye’s 4th of July Celebration
o Lesley Hipsher-Street Closure for Ag Days
· Reports and Communications
o Mayor Judge
o Commissioner Meador Streets, Cemeteries and Parks
o Commissioner Ikemire Finance and Senior Citizens
o Commissioner Meeks Water and Sewer
o Commissioner Zimmerman Fire, Health & Safety, City Hall and Garbage
· Staff Reports
o Ryan Turner Derek McCullough Luis Garcia
o Michael McWilliams Francis Speth Mike Gidcumb
o WEMA Representative
New Business
o Consent Agenda
§ Pay all bills by providing proper signatures.
o Removal of items from the Consent Agenda
o Approval of Parcel Plat on River Road
o 1st Reading Ordinance 2107-Recreational Funding for Capital Pool Project
o Old Business
o Executive Session
o Motion to Adjourn
o Liquor Control Meeting-Immediately after council hearing
On June 21, 2024, Gibson County Sergeant Loren Barchett and Gibson County’s newest deputy Duke completed 180 hours of training in narcotics detection and patrol training. For the past several weeks Sgt. Barchett and his K9 partner have participated in intensive training in article/ evidence searches, tracking, criminal apprehension, building searches, area searches, obedience, and narcotics detection. Upon returning back to Gibson County Sgt. Barchett and Duke will continue their training before hitting the streets of Gibson County full time as partners in protecting and serving Gibson County.
On June 21, 2024, at 1:01 a.m. Gibson County Deputy Bart Wagner attempted to stop a Nissan Maxima for failing to maintain its lane of travel while northbound on US 41. Deputy Wagner initiated his emergency lights in an attempt to initiate a traffic stop, but the vehicle continued on from CR 550 South to CR 350 South. Once the vehicle stopped Deputy Wagner approached the vehicle and immediately detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage. At that point he began a roadside DUI investigation. Once that investigation was completed he placed the driver 32 year old Abraham Lopez-Ramirez into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the jail Mr. Ramirez was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Resisting Law Enforcement.
Assisting Deputy Wagner in his investigation was Sgt. John Fischer and Princeton Officers Sgt. Ben Kiesel and Officer Logan Lashbrook.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The Wabash County Fair Queen and Princess crownings will take place at 7pm on Sunday, July 14th.
Hi! My name is Zoie Ankenbrand. I am the daughter of Jennifer and James Ankenbrand. I also have one brother Zeb Ankenbrand. Growing up in Wabash county has made me always want to do fair queen. This year I am excited to get the opportunity to compete at the chance to represent our county. Some of the things I enjoy doing are spending time at Kentucky lake, Going to all of the local fairs during the summer, showing livestock, and babysitting. I am a current yankees 4h club member In Edwards county and a sr federation member. Through those organizations I am able to serve my community and make the best better. If I am crowned the 2024 Miss Wabash County fair queen I would use my background in community service to help make my community a better place. During fair I see this as an opportunity to not only better myself but help others. I myself as a first year showman I looked up to others for help and I strive to do the same for the younger generation. My current plans are to continue working for Russell Land and Cattle Co. while I grow my cake business “Gray Cakes”. My future goals, is to possibly attend College for photography or something in the medical field and one day accomplish starting a family. I’m excited for the opportunity to represent Wabash County Fair Queen. I would greatly enjoy going to other communities where I can get the opportunity in meeting new people and represent our county. I see this pageant as an opportunity to open new doors in my life. I choose to participate in the Wabash county fair queen pageant so I can be the queen I have always wanted to be. When I was younger I always remember looking up to the fair queen and wanting to be just like her some day I would love to be that role model to the younger generation and let them know they can do anything they set their mind to. I want to give a big thank you to RT Farms for sponsoring me.
I am Alexia Stevens, daughter of Clayton and Lori Stevens. I am going into my second year at Murray State University studying Agribusiness. I chose to study agriculture because I was raised in the agriculture industry. Stevens Farms is where I have spent many hours working, playing, and developing my love for the industry. I hope to take this passion and help other young girls develop a love for it like I have. I have not quite figured out what I want to do with my degree, but what I have figured out is that I want to be a role model for these girls and help them fall in love with the most important industry in the world.
While at Murray State, I am in many agriculture related clubs and organizations. This includes Collegiate Farm Bureau, Collegiate FFA, Collegiate 4-H, Agribusiness Club, and the professional agricultural sorority Sigma Alpha. I am active in all, and hold several officer positions. In all of these organizations, we advocate for the agriculture industry around Murray in the college, surrounding schools, and the community.
Outside of my college activities, I also love spending time with my family and animals. My family raises cattle, and we always make it a family experience. We also spend many weekends of the summer at the lake together. If it wasn’t for my family, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I also show cattle and am a member of many cattle associations. My parents, working with animals, and the support from the organizations I am in, are the reason I am the loving, hard-working woman I am today.
I am also a part of the Wabash County Farm Bureau. This organization has led me to many connections with people who will help me with my future. They are also sponsoring me through this contest. I am extremely thankful for everything the the Farm Bureau has offered me and for sponsoring me!
I am participating in this contest for many reasons. When I think of the Wabash County Fair Queen, I think of someone who is active in the agriculture industry and wants to build up all the kids at the county fair. I have been a part of the Wabash County Fair since I was eight years old, through the years I have developed relationships with 4-H participants of all ages. I believe that I would be a great person to build up kids through not only wins but also losses. I am also an active participant in the agriculture industry, and will advocate for all parts of the industry as the face of the Wabash County Fair.