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FIRE DEPARTMENT MERIT COMMISSION
Thursday, July 1, 2010
6:00 PM
The Jeffersonville Fire Department Merit Commission held a Regular Meeting on
Thursday, July 1, 2010 in the Second Floor Conference Room, 500 Quartermaster Court,
Jeffersonville, IN. The following were present:
David Martin -President
Jeff Frey -Board Member
Lyn Ackermon -Board Member
Ron Glass -Secretary/Treasurer
Bobby Ervin-Board Member
Mary Sue Ellenbrand -Stenographer
Greg Clark -Attorney
GUESTS:
Joe Lee
Members of Jeffersonville Fire Department
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Martin called the meeting to order at 6:10 PM.
MINUTES:
Mr. Martin presented the minutes for the June 3, 2010 meeting. Mr. Frey made a
motion to approve the minutes of June 3, 2010 meeting. Mr. Ervin seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
INTERVIEWS:
There were 108 that took the test and 47 were interviewed. 30 applicants will be
certified and presented to the Board of Public Works on Wednesday, July 7, 2010.
Mr. Frey made a motion to certify 30 new hire applicants and present the list to the
Board of Public Works on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Mr. Ackermon seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
PROMOTIONS:
A packet will be sent to each firefighter that took the promotions test. A list with the
top 3 candidates for sergeant, lieutenant and captain will be presented to the Chief of the
Jeffersonville Fire Department. The Chief will recommend one candidate to the Merit
Commission. The Merit Commission will then choose one candidate but it must be one
of the top three.
Mr. Glass made a motion to certify the top three candidates at the rank of sergeant,
lieutenant and captain and present the list to the Jeffersonville Fire Chief. Mr. Ervin
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Assistant Chief Lee recommended the Commission initiate procedures for Battalion
Chief as soon as possible.
HEARING:
The lawsuit filed by Sgt. Hammond has been settled There has been no
communication between the lawyers and the Commission. Due to this August 12 will be
date set for the hearing.
Mr. Frey made a motion to issue a notice of hearing in the Greg Hammond case. The
hearing will be August 12, 2010. Mr. Glass seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
GREG CLARK:
Mr. Clark's last meeting will be Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Mr. Clark will invite the
new attorney to the August 2, 2010 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Martin asked if there was any additional business. Hearing none Mr. Glass made
a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjg~rned at 8:00 PM
APPROVED:
Martin, President