U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 5
Community Involvement Plan
Jacobsville Neighborhood Soil Contamination Site
Vanderburgh County Indiana
August 2005
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Introduction
This Community Involvement Plan for the Jacobsville Neighborhood Soil Contamination
site in Evansville, Indiana, was prepared by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to
provide background information on the site and to determine activities EPA will perform to
keep the public and local officials informed about progress at the site and to encourage
community involvement during the site cleanup.
This Community Involvement Plan also discusses the concerns of nearby residents
regarding the site and ways for EPA to address them. The information in this plan is based
primarily on discussions with residents and local officials that occurred June 28-29, 2005.
Site Description
Location and Site Features
The Jacobsville Neighborhood Soil Contamination site is located in Evansville in a
residential area that also includes Deaconess Hospital, Delaware Elementary School, various
churches, and several small businesses. The site was defined by the Indiana Department of
Environmental Management as consisting of 250 acres or 45 city blocks of the Jacobsville
neighborhood, the area north of the Lloyd Expressway between Main and Fulton. About 500
people live in this affected area, which has high levels of lead in the soil. The boundaries of
the site could change as EPA continues to do more testing.
Site Background
History and Cleanup Progress
Contamination at Jacobsville was discovered in 2000 during testing of dirt from area yards
that was collected as part of a reassessment of the Evansville Plating Works, an abandoned
electroplating and metal refinishing facility. The soil was found to contain high levels of
lead.
In 1990, EPA conducted an emergency cleanup at the facility to remove plating wastes. After
the cleanup, an inspection of the area was conducted and it was concluded that no further
action was needed. This was based on samples collected as part of the investigation and the
cleanup.
In 2000, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management conducted the
reassessment of the Evansville Plating Works site to include off-site samples. Analysis of the
neighborhood samples showed high levels of lead, some as high as 6,150 parts per million.
The IDEM acceptable threshold is 400 parts per million; 1 part per million is similar to 4
drops of ink in a 55-gallon barrel of water.
In 2001, IDEM conducted historical research to determine if other facilities in the vicinity of
Evansville Plating Works could have contributed to the high levels of lead found in
residential soils. Four former facilities, all closed for at least 50 years, were identified as
possible contributors to the lead. These include:
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•	Blount Plow Works, which operated from the 1880s to the 1940s as a manufacturer of
horse-driven plows. The facility operated a foundry or a factory where metal castings
are produced. Buehler's Buy Low, 200 N. Main St., now stands where the foundry once
operated.
•	Advance Stove Works, which operated from the turn of the century to the 1950s as a
manufacturer of stoves and a foundry. That site is now occupied by Benthall Brothers at
Read and Division streets.
•	Newton-Kelsay, which operated from the turn of the century to the 1950s. That site
manufactured hames, which is part of a harness for animals. The McDonald's
Restaurant, 20 N. Main St., now stands on the site.
•	Sharpes Shot Works, which operated from 1878 to an unknown date, manufactured lead
shot for guns. That site is now owned by Deaconess Hospital.
It is believed that soil from the residential properties became contaminated through airborne
emissions from the regular operations of these facilities.
In June 2001, IDEM conducted an assessment and inspection at the Jacobsville site, a study
area that includes residential properties, the four facilities listed above, and the Evansville
Plating Works site. The 250-acre area includes approximately 45 city blocks and is bounded
by Edgar Street to the west, Lloyd Expressway to the south, Heidelbach Street to the east,
and Iowa Street to the north. See the Site Location Map on Page 4. During this investigation,
IDEM collected 189 soil samples from the top 6 inches of soil on residential properties. The
samples were first tested for lead using a portable X-ray instrument. The instrument helped
identify 57 samples that had lead concentrations exceeding 400 parts per million or were
three times the level of lead that would occur naturally in the soil.
The lead concentrations and location of the 57 soil samples were plotted on an aerial
photograph, and two major areas of contamination were identified. They were named
contaminated soil Area A and contaminated soil Area B. The two areas of contamination
were where the results showed lead levels at least three times the naturally occurring
concentration. The two contamination areas result in a risk to approximately 500 residents.
The full size of the area of the contamination and the source of the lead-contaminated soils
remains undetermined.
In July 2004, EPA placed the site on the National Priorities List. Since placing it on the
National Priorities List, EPA has conducted two rounds of soil testing, in November 2004
and April 2005. The testing is EPA's first step toward cleaning up lead contamination in the
Jacobsville neighborhood. EPA is attempting to determine how far out from the area
significant lead contamination reaches. EPA is now studying cleanup options and
developing cost estimates. Those options will be presented to the public during a comment
period.
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Jacobsville Liability
Under the Superfund law, parties whom EPA determines may be legally responsible for the
site's contamination include past and present owners and operators of the site. However, in
the case of the Jacobsville site, the source of the lead-contaminated soil has not been
determined. It is suspected the operations of the Newton-Kelsay, Evansville Plating Works,
Advance Stove Works, and Blount Plow Works companies contributed largely to the
contamination. Unfortunately, none of these companies exist any more. Therefore it is likely
no companies will be named as responsible parties. This means EPA will probably pay for
the entire cleanup.
Community Background
The site is located within the city of Evansville, the county seat of Vanderburgh County.
Evansville is located in southwestern Indiana along the Ohio River and is Indiana's third
largest city and the regional hub for the Tri-State area that includes Kentucky, Illinois, and
Indiana. It is a commercial center with railroad and river shipping for the coal, oil, and farm
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products from the region. Manufacturers in Evansville produce machinery, plastics, primary
metals, pharmaceuticals, food products, and fabricated-metal items. Evansville is organized
under a Mayor-Aldermanic form of government. Eight aldermen from four wards make up
the City Council. In 2004, Evansville was named an "All-America City" by the National Civic
League.
In 2000, Evansville had a total population of 121,582, a 3.7 percent decline from the 1990
population of 126,272. The median age of residents is 36.
The majority of the population resides within urban areas. There are 52,273 households out
of which 26.6 percent have children under the age of 18 living with them and 13.5 percent
have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in Evansville is $31,963, and the median income for a
family is $41,091; 13.7 percent of the population and 10.1 percent of families are below the
poverty line. Out of the total population, 19 percent of those under the age of 18 and 8.4
percent of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
The population of Evansville is 86 percent white and 11 percent African American.
Community Issues and Concerns
To learn about resident and community concerns regarding the site, EPA held several
community interviews June 28-29, 2005. EPA talked with local officials and members of the
public living in the vicinity of the Jacobsville site and asked them about various issues
related to the site contamination and cleanup, the community involvement process, the
communication process to date, and how the community involvement process could be
improved.
Summary of Community Interviews
Approximately 21 residents, and local and county officials were interviewed on June 28 and
29, 2005. Most of the residents interviewed live near the Jacobsville site. The results of the
meetings showed varying levels of knowledge about the contamination at the site. Several
of the residents have lived in the area since childhood, others for 10 years or more. Many
people who lived near the site were unaware of contamination, because they didn't know
the neighborhood was called, "Jacobsville." Many residents didn't recognize the name
Jacobsville when it was mentioned in the media. Long-time residents and local officials
indicated that the site has received minimal coverage in the local media; however, most of
the residents were very interested in activities at the site. Only residents involved with local
economic development initiatives or the Jacobsville Neighborhood Association had
communication with government officials about the site.
Below is a summary of the specific questions and answers from the June 2005 community
interviews.
Are you aware of contamination at the Jacobsville Neighborhood Contamination site?
Local officials and members of the local neighborhood association (Jacobsville
Neighborhood Association) and the local economic development organization (Jacobsville
Area Community Corporation) were aware of the lead contamination at the Jacobsville site.
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Generally, residents were not aware of the name Jacobsville, but they had heard of
contamination in Evansville. Only after being contacted by EPA for soil testing or the
interview did residents realize that they lived at or near the site. Some other names for the
neighborhood included Westside, Jimtown, Mid town, and Willardsville.
One resident attended a meeting at St. Paul's Lutheran Church concerning redevelopment
and Berry Plastics; this meeting did discuss the contamination. This individual had also read
about the site in the newspaper.
What are your concerns about the contamination at the Jacobsville Neighborhood Soil
Contamination site?
The concerns of residents and officials fell into concerns with health, property and economic
development, information and education, and the environment.
Health
Residents and officials expressed a strong concern for the health and safety of children
living in the area.
The president of the Jacobsville Neighborhood Association said that residents were very
concerned when they first heard about the contamination, but now they understand that the
cleanup should not begin until it can be done correctly. Many, however, believe the process
could be faster.
There were concerns expressed regarding coal dust inside the walls of houses that have not
been remodeled. There were also concerns about residents being unaware of the
contamination because of high rental turnover. Property owners should inform tenants of
the potential health risks in their homes.
The Vanderburgh County Health Department asked EPA to inform residents in future
newsletters and fact sheets that they can be tested for lead for free at the department. The
desire is that the most contaminated soil areas be found and cleaned up as quickly so
children are not at risk when playing in their yards. The health department and the city
need to do more to get word out, get the soil tested, and move families if necessary. There is
strong interest in getting a schedule established explaining what will be done. If there is a
lot of construction in the area, people should be informed of precautions that can be taken to
reduce the risks of exposure.
Property and Economic Development
Property owners were concerned about the effects of contamination on their property
values; they do not want the cleanup to delay improvements to the neighborhood. Some
people are having trouble selling houses. Residents and officials believe that businesses and
families do not want to move into the area because of the contaminated soil.
Others are concerned about development in the area. Several individuals believe that the
contamination hurts economic development. There is a negative impact on redevelopment
efforts including lost grants from organizations like Front Door Pride and Community
Development Block Grant Funds. One official suggested that the redevelopment of the area
might improve if the cleanup was expedited.
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Businesses have been affected by the contamination in different ways. For example, the
former Evansville Plating Works is currently for sale, as it has been deemed safe for
commercial development by EPA. Berry Plastics is considering expanding toward the
plume area, the area where the contamination has been found to have spread from the
original site, to create an industrial complex in the city center. If the expansion is done, Berry
Plastics might take up to 40 percent of the currently contaminated area. However, the mayor
does not want people forced out of their homes to accommodate this expansion. He
suggested that the Berry Plastics land acquisition be incorporated into a cleanup plan. He
believes this would save EPA and everyone money.
There is a concern that the whole city of Evansville will become a Superfund site and many
fear the ramifications this will have on the economy and future development.
Education / Information
Because many are unfamiliar with the name Jacobsville, EPA will use maps to describe the
location of the site. Many expressed concern because the boundaries of the contamination
have not been clear. EPA is still testing beyond the originally defined borders and will have
a better definition once testing is done.
Some people wondered if their property was found to be contaminated and what would
happen if contamination was discovered. One property owner did not know if his property
had already been tested. Once tested and if renting from an owner, both tenants and owners
should be notified of the results of testing.
Many residents want test results and information on next steps. EPA sent out test result
letters to sampled property owners and tenants in August, 2005. The Vanderburgh County
Health Department will test adults and children for lead, free of charge. They are also a
source of information regarding lead contamination and health precaution advice. Many
suggested door-to-door communication as the most effective method of contact.
The Department of Economic Development is seeking guidance on how to conduct
environmental reviews for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
for homes that were not sampled. It is difficult to determine if these homes have
contamination. It was suggested that HUD and EPA get together and agree on a solution to
the problem.
Jacobsville Neighborhood Association wants more information to share with residents who
are concerned about property values. They believe more information will reduce anxiety.
The EPA community involvement coordinator will stay in contact with the president of
Jacobsville Neighborhood Association and provide information for upcoming meetings. The
Jacobsville Neighborhood Association will include information about the site in its mailings.
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Where did contamination come from?
Many people wanted to know the source of the contamination. One official believed IDEM
should have done a more in-depth study of their samples to determine the type and more
precise source of the lead found in yards.
There were many theories regarding the source. Some people thought the high lead
readings are due to the former Evansville Plating Works. When EPA removed barrels and
other items, high levels of lead were found. Evansville EPA pointed out that Sharpe Shot
Works and two or three foundries were in the area and could have caused contamination.
They also mentioned the access road by Lloyd Expressway as a possible source. This was
the main road for trucking things through the area at a time when leaded gas was
commonly used Lloyd Expressway was two lanes with railroad tracks along the middle at
Division Street. Consequently, air emissions from vehicles and locomotives may have
contributed to the high lead in the area, as it was the main east-west artery for Evansville.
Some of the respondents didn't believe the high level of lead came from Evansville Plating
Works because there was not a high level of lead in the building. One person explained that
lead would have been found in the building if it existed, so lead must be from another
source. They also didn't think lead was used in the plating process.
Another theory is coal might have been responsible. The entire Evansville area was powered
by coal in the 1920s and 1930s. Until the 1960s, uncontrolled coals were fueling almost
everything - barges, locomotives, boilers, and furnaces. If the contamination is from coal, it
will be everywhere. If from lead gas, it would be along the Lloyd Expressway corridor.
Environmental Concerns
People were concerned about environmental effects of the contamination. It was suggested
that the contamination has caused dry soil and has prevented grass from growing in certain
areas. One avid fisherman expressed concern about the fish in Pigeon Creek.
EPA Actions/Concerns
Some believed EPA isn't doing enough to improve the situation. They think EPA is allowing
the removal of sturdy trees and replacing them with trees that will not live in the
environment. They fear this action was simply for the sake of economy and development
and not the environment.
Evansville EPA is currently running a suspended particulate filter, but it has not shown any
lead. Evansville EPA felt that "speciation" or identifying the specific types of lead would
help concentrate the areas of the search, what type of lead, and where the lead came from.
Residents and officials asked the following questions about the sites:
•	Should adults who lived in the area when they were young be tested now? How long
does it take lead to dissipate?
•	Could her son's stroke at 32 and blood clotting problem be associated with the
contamination?
•	How long was the area contaminated?
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•	Where is the lead, and what is being done to alleviate it?
•	Where did the contamination come from?
•	Berry Plastics contribute to the contamination by tearing down old houses?
•	Are gardens safe - root vegetables or none at all?
•	Do they know the boundaries of the contamination?
•	How is EPA going to take care of it, and when?
•	When is EPA coming to do something?
•	When the contamination is airborne, who has to do testing when there are no lead
counts?
•	Will Evansville in its entirety be designated as a superfund site?
•	The mayor asked to what extent residents are encouraged to relocate voluntarily.
•	What should developers be told to do with properties?
•	Where did the name Jacobsville come from?
•	What is cleanup?
How long have you been aware of the contamination/cleanup at the site?
Many residents became aware of contamination at the site when Evansville Plating Works
was demolished. However, several residents were not aware of the contamination until EPA
contacted them to test their land or request an interview. As previously discussed, one
reason for this is that most did not associate the name Jacobsville with their own
neighborhood.
Most of the officials with whom EPA spoke were aware of the site from the time that IDEM
got involved or at least for a few years. They became aware of the lead issue more recently
when IDEM did sampling.
Are you aware of the of the site's public involvement process? If yes, what are your
perceptions of it?
Most of the residents who spoke to EPA and some officials were not familiar with EPA's
public involvement process.
Officials felt that the process works if EPA has information to share. Some concern was
expressed, however, that information releases are vague and not necessarily helpful because
they do not answer the questions of what effect the lead will have and specific means to
avoid it.
The Jacobsville Neighborhood Association was recommended as a useful means of getting
information to the public.
It was suggested that EPA inform the community at large about the contamination and not
just residents of the contaminated area.
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Concern was expressed that community interest in the site is low because the residents are
not familiar with the name Jacobsville. One official suggested that the public involvement
process might be more effective if residents knew more about Jacobsville and where it is. A
map should be provided and the boundaries obvious. Another suggested a media blitz to let
people know the history of "Jacobsville."
Have you had contact with government officials about the site?
Individual residents had not contacted government officials about the site, but members of
the Jacobsville Neighborhood Association and Jacobsville Area Community Corporation
maintained regular contact with officials, particularly with the Department of Metropolitan
Development. Some local officials had also contacted state and and federal agencies about
the site.
Do you feel that local, state, and federal officials (including EPA) have been responsive to
your concerns?
The community organizations believe officials have been responsive. They are happy EPA
has taken responsibility for the cleanup. Most people understood the cleanup would not be
a quick procedure. Residents also felt the current mayor was looking after their interest
regarding the site. One resident was concerned that EPA was not doing enough in
Evansville to ensure air quality standards are being met.
How frequently do you believe meetings should be held in the community to discuss
activities at the site?
Generally, residents and officials believe that meetings concerning the Jacobsville site
should be held only when there is significant new information or progress to report.
Monthly or bimonthly meetings were not, comments were made such as, "People get
frustrated when there is no new information," and "Don't meet me to death."
Several individuals suggested that meetings be combined with other initiatives in the area,
including the monthly Star Neighborhood Project, or mayor's meeting or with the once
every other month Jacobsville Neighborhood Association meeting.
One official suggested that meetings be held before sampling and when the results are
available. This same individual felt people would attend, meetings but not necessarily the
people who need to be protected. He thought the media would help alleviate some of this
problem.
One resident suggested that residents be provided the agenda in advance of any meetings.
Do you have location preference(s) for the meetings?
Local churches were the most recommended meeting places by both residents and officials.
However, not everyone agreed on which church would be best.
Recommended churches include:
•	The meeting hall at First Presbyterian Church (on Virginia Street and First Avenue)
•	St. Lucas
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•	Central United Methodist Church
•	St. Paul's Lutheran Fellowship Hall (The mayor and president of Jacobsville
Neighborhood Association recommended that the meetings be held in conjunction with
neighborhood association meetings.)
•	Lutheran Church of Christ
Recommended government buildings include:
•	CK Newsome Community Center
•	Library
•	Southwestern Regional Council on Aging
•	Civic Center Complex
•	Vanderburgh County Health Department media room (particularly when test results
come in)
•	Ivy Tech College
The Deaconess Hospital auditorium was also offered as a meeting place by a hospital
administrator.
How do you feel about the way the information about the site is distributed?
Most respondents said there has been little information provided, but they figured that was
because there hasn't been much available. Those who had received information generally
got it from the newspaper, television, and neighborhood meetings. Some residents felt that
they were not being provided enough information; it was generally believed that more
information could be shared and the owners of affected buildings and homes are not
providing important information to their tenants.
The Department of Metropolitan Development was praised for sharing the information it
received from EPA with Jacobsville Neighborhood Association.
One official stressed that information should be simple and specific while informing
residents what they should be doing. They also thought the right medium was important
and the need to get word to the most popular radio stations and newspapers was crucial.
The Vanderburgh County Health Department felt that mailings have been effective, as the
health department receives more calls after residents receive them.
Most believed the media attention has decreased.
Do you want to receive information about the site?
Only one individual did not want to receive information about the site.
Do you have a preference for electronic versus mailed copies of information about the
site?
Most of the residents prefer to receive information about the site in the mail.
Generally, the officials prefer to receive information via e-mail.
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It was suggested that a large font be used for mailings since a number of elderly residents
have difficulty reading due to problems with their eyesight. Another suggestion was to use
maps on all correspondence so that individuals can be sure of where the problem is, as
many residents do not recognize the name Jacobsville.
Respondents who conduct outreach in the neighborhood suggested that door-to-door was
the best means of getting information to the community.
Do you feel the site has received adequate coverage by the local/regional media?
Approximately half of those questioned felt that the site has received adequate coverage by
the media; a couple of people felt the site had received more than enough coverage. Half felt
that it had not received adequate coverage.
What type of media (newspaper, Internet, radio) do you rely on for information about the
site?
Most residents get their information about the site from television.
The most popular television stations are:
•	ABC - WEHT Channel 25
•	NBC - WFIE Channel 14
•	FOX - WTVW Channel 7
Many residents also get information from the local newspapers. The post popular
newspaper is the Evansville Courier & Press, but the Our Times newspaper was recommended
as an alternative.
Those who get information from the radio listen to:
•	WIKY
•	WGBF
•	WEOA
•	WKDQ
Evansville EPA offered the use of their Media Notification Network to assist EPA in getting
information out.
Summary and Feedback
Many good questions were asked by residents; unfortunately many details are unknown at
this time. Testing is being done and EPA is beginning its investigation into the extent of the
contamination. EPA cleanup will include the removal of contaminated soil and restoration
of the yard to the way it was found. Once results of the investigation are known,
information will be shared with the public through the outreach techniques described in the
next section.
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Proposed Community Involvement Activities
The next step for EPA is to address the issues, concerns, and questions that were expressed
about the site. To do this, EPA is proposing to:
Send Fact Sheets
EPA will mail out fact sheets to those on the site mailing list as a way to give updates on the
site and its activities. The fact sheets will be mailed out periodically to inform the public
about upcoming meetings and important technical information.
In addition to sending fact sheets via first class mail, EPA will develop an e-mail
distribution list for interested parties who prefer e-mail. Each fact sheet will be sent to e-mail
recipients as a ".pdf" file at the same time the fact sheet is mailed.
Hold Periodic Community Meetings
EPA will hold community meetings at key milestones. The meetings will be announced via
newspaper notices, e-mail messages, and fact sheets.
The preferred location for meetings is the C. K. Newsome Community Center. If the C.K.
Newsome Community Center is not available, then the next preferred location is the new
Central Library.
A contact list of government officials is in Appendix A.
Stay in Contact with Key Stakeholders
In addition to fact sheets and public meetings, the site e-mail distribution list that will be
developed based on interest could be used to provide regular, concise updates ranging from
a few sentences to a few paragraphs.
Maintain Information Repositories
The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, Central Branch-Public Comment Shelf will
continue to be the official information repository for documents and other site materials.
Work with Local Media
The most widely read newspaper by local residents is the Evansville Courier & Press followed
by Our Times. It is expected that EPA would publish all notices in the Evansville Courier &
Press and in Our Times as appropriate. A contact list of all media is included in Appendix A.
Use the Internet
EPA will maintain and regularly update a Web site, which will contain information about
the site, its activities and upcoming meetings. EPA will consider placing technical
documents, including this one, on the Web site.
Have a Presence
EPA's community involvement coordinator and remedial project manager will respond to
inquiries from those interested in the site throughout the cleanup. They will also be
available to speak to local citizen groups, upon request. EPA's toll-free telephone number
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and the project staffs direct numbers and e-mail addresses will be included on all
community involvement material.
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Appendix A
Jacobsville Neighborhood Soil Contamination Site
Contact List
Federal Elected Officials
Rep. John Hostettler (R)
101 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Room 124
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 465-6484 or (800) 321-9830
Fax: (812) 422-4761
-	or -
1214 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-4636
Fax: (202) 225-3284
Sen. Senator Evan Bayh (D)
101 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 465-6500
-	or -
463 Russell Building
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Sen. Richard Lugar (R)
101 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Room 122
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 465-6313
-	or -
306 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-1401
(202) 224-4814
State Elected Officials
Governor Mitch Daniels
Office of the Governor
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2797
(317) 232-4567
Senator Larry E. Lutz (D)
5530 Whippoorwill Dr.
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 424-9605
- or -
200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2785
(317) 232-9526 or (800) 382-9467
E-mail: S49@in.gov
Senator Greg Server (R)
Indiana State Senator, District 50
200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-9400 or (800) 382-9467
Steve Carter
Office of the Indiana Attorney General
Indiana Government Center South
302 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-6201
Fax: (317) 232-7979
State Agencies
Indiana Department of Environmental
Management
Judy Thomann - Director of SW Region
Office
Indiana Government Center-North
100 N. Senate Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(812) 380-2300 or (317)233-5434
Fax: (317) 233-5627
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Indiana State Department of Health
2 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-1325
County and Local Officials
Vanderburgh County
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney
Stanley M. Levco
Prosecuting Attorney 1st Judicial Circuit
Civic Center Complex
Administration Building - Room 108
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 435-5150
Vanderburgh County Health Department
Dwayne Caldwell, Environmental Heath
Supervisor
Oak Park Professional Building
420 Mulberry St.
Evansville, IN 47713-1231
(812) 435-5620
Vanderburgh County Clerk's Office
Susan K. Kirk
Civic Center Courts Building
Room 216
P.O. Box 3356
Evansville, IN 47732-3356
(812) 435-5160
Fax: (812) 435-5849
County Assessor
Tammy Elkins
1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Room 227
Administration Bldg., Civic Center Complex
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 435-5267
Fax: (812) 435-5530
Vanderburgh County Council
Room 303a Civic Center Complex
1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47708-1833
(812) 435-5791
Fax: (812) 435-5583
Vanderburgh County Council Members
Lloyd Winnecke, President, (812) 471-3083
Marsha Abell, Vice President, (812) 435-5791
Jim Raben, Finance Chair, (812) 435-5791
Curt Wortman, Personnel Chair,
(812) 867-5087
Mike Goebel, Member, (812) 435-5791
Royce Sutton, Member, (812) 423-2753
Troy Tornatta, Member, (812) 425-8473
Sandie Deig, Executive Assistant,
(812) 435-5790
Sarah Nunn, Secretary, (812) 435-5791
Jeffrey Ahlers, Council Attorney,
(812) 423-3183
Bill Nix (District 1)
bnix@vanderburghgis.com
Suzanne Crouch (District 2)
scrouch@vanderburghgis.com
Cheryl Musgrave (District 3)
cmusgrave@vanderburghgis.com
Board of Commissioners of Vanderburgh
County
Room 305 Civic Center Complex
1 NW Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Evansville IN 47708
(812) 435-5241
Fax: (812) 435-5963
Joint County and City Departments
Sherman G. Greer, Director
Emergency Management Agency
Office of Homeland Security
708 Stanley Ave.
Evansville, IN 4771
(812) 435-6020
Fax: (812) 435-6201
TDD-Hearing Impaired: (812) 436-4925
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Solid Waste District
207 Civic Center Complex
1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 436-7800
Fax: (812) 436-4926
TDD-Hearing Impaired: (812)436-4925
City of Evansville
Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel
City of Evansville, Indiana
1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Room 302
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 436-4962
Fax: (812) 436-4966
E-mail: vholiday@evansvillegis.com
Office of the City Clerk
Alberta Matlock
314 Civic Center Complex
1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47708-1833
(812) 436-4992
Fax: (812) 436-4999
TDD-Hearing Impaired: (812) 436-4925
Evansville Environmental Protection Agency
Dona Bergman, Director
C.K. Newsome Building
100 E. Walnut St.
Suite 100
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-6145
Fax: 812-435-6155
E-mail: eepa@evansvillegov.org
Fire Chief
Kenneth Zuber
550 SE 8th St.
Evansville, IN 47713-1786
(812) 435.6235
Fax: (812) 435.6248
kzuber@evansvillefiredepartment.com
Department of Metropolitan Development
Greg Lamar, Executive Director
Caroline Rusk, Brownfield Coordinator
306 Civic Center Complex
1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 436-7823
Fax: (812) 436-7809
Deaconess Hospital, Inc.
Shawn McCoy, VP of Administration
600 Mary St.
Evansville, IN 47747
(812) 450-2278
Evansville City Council
City Council
Constance Robinson
1812 Judson St.
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 425-2372
City Council President
Steve Bagbey
2012 East Chandler
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 436-4993
City Council
Stephen Melcher
320 E. Delaware St.
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 428-4281
City Council
Jeff Kniese
539 Martin Lane
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 474-0727
City Council
Angela Koehler Walden
524 Buena Vista
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 401-6969
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City Council Vice-President
B.J. Watts
513 N. Tenth Ave.
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 424-4014
City Council-At-Large
Curt John
300 Kings Valley Rd.
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 428-0165
City Council
Joe Kiefer
8211 Sherwood Court
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 401-7895
City Council
Keith Jarboe
815 SE Third St.
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 402-0827
EPA
Jena Sleboda
Remedial Project Manager (SR-6J)
U.S. EPA Region 5
77 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604-3507
(312) 353-1263 or (800) 621-8431 x31263
E-mail: sleboda.jena@epa.gov
Yolanda Bouchee
Community Involvement Coordinator
U.S. EPA Region 5 (P-19J)
77 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604-3507
(312) 353-3209 or (800) 621-8431 x 33209
E-mail: bouchee.yolanda@epa.gov
Information Repository
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library
Central Branch-Public Comment Shelf
200 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 428-8200
Interested Groups
Jim Morgan, President
Jacobsville Neighborhood Association
2009 N. Heidelbach
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 424-1695
Cell: (812) 483-6351
Jacobsville Area Community Corporation
Reverend Joe Easley
Central United Methodist Church
300 Mary St.
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 424-3574
Cell: (812) 431-3248
E-mail: jeasley@centralchurch.org
Improving Kids' Environment (IKE) and the
Indiana Lead-Safe Task Force
Tom Neltner, Editor
6530 Cricklewood Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 442-3973
E-mail: neltner@ikecoalition.org
http://www.ikecoalition.org/ publications.h
tm
Media-Television
WEHT, ABC 25
P.O. Box 25
Evansville, IN 47701
(812) 473-2842
Fax: (270) 827-0561
news@news25.us
c alendar@news25. us
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WFIE, NBC 14
Scott Galloway
Assistant News Director
1115 Mt. Auburn Rd.
Evansville, IN 47720
- or -
P.O. Box 1414
Evansville, IN 47701
(812) 426-1414
E-mail: sgalloway@14wfie.com
WTVW FOX 7
John Satterfield - General Manager
477 Carpenter St.
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 424-7777
E-mail: jsatterfield@wtvw.com
WNIN TV, PBS 9
405 Carpenter St.
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 423.2973
Media - Radio
WIKY 104.1 FM
Randy Wheeler, News Director
(812) 424-8284
E-mail: rwheeler@wiky.com
WNIN 88.3 FM
405 Carpenter St.
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 423-2973
WGBF 1280 AM
Evansville, IN
(812) 425-4226
WGBF 103.1 FM
Regent Communications
1133 Lincoln Ave.
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 425-4226
(812) 421-0005
WEOA 1400 AM
Evansville, IN
(812) 424-8864
WKDQ 99.5 FM
1133 Lincoln Ave.
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 425-4226
E-mail: aross@regentevansville.com
Media-Newspapers
The Evansville Courier & Press
Editor
300 E. Walnut St.
P.O. Box 268
Evansville IN 47702-0268
(812) 464-7459
Fax: (812) 422-8196
Our Times Newspaper
605 S. Evans Ave.
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 425-0066
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