HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-19-2010CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
FIRE DEPARTMENT MERIT COMMISSION
Thursday, August 19, 2010
6:00 PM
The Jeffersonville Fire Department Merit Commission held a Regular Meeting on
Thursday, August 26, 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
Greg Clark -Attorney
Guests:
Tony Harrod -Fire Chief
Captain VanGilder -Jeffersonville Fire Department
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Martin called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
NEW HIlZE:
Mr. Martin reported that Josh Shepard Thompson has completed his evaluation.
Mr. Frey made a motion to extend the offer of employment with a one year probationary
period. Mr. Glass seconded. Motion passed 3-2
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND MR. HAMMOND:
Mr. Martin read a letter from Mr. Larry Wilder regarding the case of Mr. Greg
Hammond. All parties are in agreement.
Mr. Glass made a motion to accept the agreement between the two parties. Mr.
Ackermon seconded. Motion passed unanimously
JASON SHARP:
On Friday, August 6, 2010 Mr. Clark received a letter from Mr. Jason Sharp
requesting a hearing before the Merit Commission. Mr. Sharp said he had been reduced
in rank and pay grade without just cause and proper procedure.
Mr. Clark reported that this is a contractual dispute and the Merit Commission does
not rule on contract disputes. This does not qualify under Merit Commission rules.
Mr. Glass made a motion not to hear the request for a hearing for Mr. Jason Sharp.
Mr. Ackermon seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
RICHARD VANGILDER:
Mr. Clark advised the Commission that Mr. Richard VanGilder has asked for a review
of his verbal reprimand he received on August 3, 2010. The charges were that he did not
follow the proper chain of command. The Commission would like a statement from
Deputy Chief Grant.
Mr. Ervin made a motion to continue the case of Richard VanGilder until the next
meeting. Mr. Glass seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
BILL HARBISON:
Mr. Bill Harbison is applying for the attorney's job that is being vacated by Mr. Clark.
Mr. Harbison stated that he will make the Commission work his priority.. He has lived in
the area for three years. Mr. Harbison worked in the Prosecutor's office prior to starting
his own firm.
Mr. Frey said he talked to Steve Stewart, Prosecutor, and Mr. Stewart gave a very
good recommendation for Mr. Harbison.
NEW HIRES:
Mr. Clark has received a letter from the Fire Chief and he has been given permission
to hire three more firefighters. The next three on the list will be notified to start the
process to be hired.
Mr. Frey made a motion to start the process of hiring three new firefighters. Mr. Ervin
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
DREW ADAMS:
Mr. Adams is applying for the attorney's job that Mr. Clark is vacating. Mr. Adams
was raised in Charlestown, Indiana, went to Charlestown High School and Indiana
University. He worked for Carl Truman in Jeffersonville and started his own firm in
2001.
CPAT VALIDATION:
The CPAT test has been validated. Mr. Clark will send a copy of the certification to
each member.
WILLIAM DAVIS:
Captain William Davis asked that the Battalion Chief process be delayed. They would
like to redefine the promotion process.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Martin asked if there was any additional business. Hearing none Mr. Ervin made
a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM
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