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CITY OF' JEFFERSONVILLE
FIRE DEPARTMENT MERIT COMMISSION
Thursday, February 2, 2012
7:00 PM
The Jeffersonville Fire Department Merit Commission held a Regular Meeting on
Thursday, February 2, 2012 in the Second Floor Conference Room, 500 Quartennaster
Court, Jeffersonville, IN. The following were present:
David Martin - President
Bobby Ervin- Vice President
Jeff Frey - Secretary
Lyn Akerman - Board Member
Patricia Barrow - Board Member
Drew Adatns - Attorney
Connie Conen - Recording Secretary
GUESTS:
Members of the Fire Department
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Martin called the meeting to order at 7:10PM. Mr. Frey did a roll call for attendance
- all members were h attendance.
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MINUTES:
Mr. Martin pnscnted minutes for the meeting held on January 5, 2011. Mr: Frey made a
motion to approve the minutes; Mr. Ervin seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
On February 6, 2012, Mr. Adams has been called to "show cause" at 1 1:00 in Circuit
Court 11. Mr. Adams will discuss the basis of decisions by Council regarding promotions
by statutes
In regards to Shawn Grant: Mr. Adams noted that the Board ruled on his rank and he will
continue to he paid as a Captain He might be filing a
grievance with the Union. Mr. Grant never requested a hearing: Mr. Adams believes that
his time is barred. Mr. Grant accepted the rank of l.t; the council voted on it - there was
never an official request after that. Mr. Adams met with Mr. Grant who said that Darrin
Wilder was representing him; however, Mr. Adams has never heard anything.
In regards to Jason Sharp: In 10/2010 Jason filed a suit against the City. The last
administration did not make a decision as to where to place him. The administration
asked the Fire Merit Commission to make the placement. On 10/4/2011 the decision was
made to place him as aet.
IPSP - Mr. Adams will contact them and will schedule the Training Room for personal
interviews. In regards to the correct uniform to be worn for the interviews; it was agreed
that: if the employee is on duty, they should wear the uniform of' the day and business
casual for all others.
Mr. Hedrick has completed writing job descriptions - they are currently in draft form.
The Union is reviewing them and he wants to make sure that they mirror the
Commission's guidelines. Mr. Hedrick will review the employee promotional lists; his
understanding was that if a firefighter is promoted they might have to acquire certain
certifications while in that rank. Mr. Adams noted that if someone does not get all
certifications done in that time period - the rank cannot be taken away.
There will be promotional testing every two years.
There was some discussion regarding some of the requirements of certifications. Mr.
Hedrick will obtain a description of a curriculum and a write up of all courses. Mr.
Martin asked Mr. Hedrick to he sure that it is part of the job description that a fire fighter
obtain maintain certifications. Even though the Commission has set forth the
requirements for of certifications for promotions - some employees are "grandfathered"
in due to former classes and certifications. 'Those employees would have to submit
paperwork showing what classes they took. •
The next Executive Meeting will he on February 16; there will be an overview of the
Tactical Class at headquarters on February 23. The next Fire Commission meeting
will be March 1, 2012.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Ervin made a motion to adjourn; Mr. Frey seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.
APPROVED:
15avid Ivtartm, President