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FIRE DEPARTMENT MERIT COMMISSION
Thursday, August 2, 2012
6:00 PM
The Jeffersonville Fire Department Merit Commission held a Regular Meeting on
Thursday, August 2, 2012 in the Second Floor Conference Room, 500 Quartermaster
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 Adams - Attorney
Connie Conen — Recording Secretary
GUESTS
Mr. T. Sharp, Chief Hedrick, Mr. DeArk, Mr. J. Sharp, Mr. Dickey, Mr. VanGilder,
Mr. Ogden
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Martin called the meeting to order at 6:15PM — all commissioners were present.
MINUTES:
Mr. Frey made a motion to accept the minutes of the 7/19/2012 meeting; Mr. Akerman
seconded — motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Adams updated the Commission on Mr. S. Grant's trial which is set for November
19, 2012 at 9:30. Mr. L. Wilder might be called as a witness. Mr. Adams will be doing
some discovery and will have the trail transcribed.
Jason Sharp — Because of Mr. Sharp's position as Fire Marshall, he would need to submit
a notice that he would like this to be made permanent. Mr. Adams advised him that the
Commission would need to rule on it
In reference to the request made by Chief Hedrick to promote Mr. G. Hammond to Lt;
Mr. Akerman made a motion to promote Mr. Hammond; Mr. Ervin seconded — motion
passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. T. Sharp asked for an update on how the promotional packets were coming; Mr.
Adams gave a recap. In the past, a promotion was just based on years of service; there
were no requirements for classes. With the new promotional requirements, anyone in a
current rank would not be demoted. However, if a fire fighter wants to be promoted
further, he /she would need to complete all of the educational requirements that are
needed for that rank.
It was agreed that the EVOC Class was basically for EMS and this items should not be
part of the promotional requirements.
Upcoming meetings include:
8/16/2012 — 5:00 — Executive Meeting to review packets
8/23/2012 — 5:00 — Executive Meeting with Amy from IPSP
8/30/2012 — 5:00 — Executive Meeting with Liz Gross (she is available for this
time and date)
9/6/2012 — 5:00 — Executive Meeting with and Open Meeting at 6:00
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Ervin made a motion to adjourn; Ms. Barrow seconded. Motion passed. The meeting
was adjourned at 6:40 PM.
Due to the above mentioned guests arriving — Ms Barrow made a motion to re -open the
meeting at 6:50; Mr. Ervin seconded. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Hedrick presented the new JFD Long Term Continuing Education Plan.
Mr. Frey commented that after this initial promotional period is completed; a promotional
applicant will need to have met all educational requirements. If those requirements are
not met, the applicant will immediately be eliminated from the promotional process.
Mr. Ervin asked Chief Hedrick if there was a process within the department to deal with
employees who are not accountable to their job description and responsibilities. Chief
Hedrick assured the Commission that job descriptions and responsibilities will be
adhered to and enforced.
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Mr. Adams will send written notification to the Chief items that still need to be
provided for promotion. Additional items must be received by August 15, 2012.
Jason Sharp commented that due to budget constraints he has not been able to take the
Incident Safety Officer Class. Mr. Adams noted that it has been offered at other locations
and that it has always been a promotional requirement.
Mr. Martin asked if the City's Safety Director would be able to assist the Fire Department
in any manner. Chief Hedrick noted that the City's Safety Director was not qualified to
work at a fire scene.
Ms. Barrow made a motion to adjourn; Mr. Frey seconded. Motion passed. The meeting
was adjourned at 7:10.
APPROVED:
David Martin, President
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SUBMITTED: Connie Conen, Recording Secretary