HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 4, 2018 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
FIRE MERIT COMMISSION
The Jeffersonville Fire Merit Commission held a Regular Meeting on Thursday, January
4, 2018 in the first floor Conference Room, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, IN.
Kent Monohan—President
Patricia Barrow—Secretary
Jeff Frey—Board Member
Bernie Horvath—Board Member
Thomas Spalding—Board Member
Nathan Masingo —Attorney
Connie Conen—Recording Secretary
GUESTS: 10 Fire Fighters
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Monohan called the meeting to order at 6:00PM.
BUSINESS:
- Ms. Barrow made a motion to accept the minutes of the November 2017 meeting;
Mr. Horvath seconded—passed unanimously. Mr. Frey made a motion to accept
the minutes of the December 2017 meeting; Ms. Barrow seconded—passed
unanimously.
- A discussion was held regarding the changes for eligibility for time in rank. Ms.
Barrow made a motion to accept the Chief's proposal with a language change to
the rank of Sergeant to read"1 year probation and 3 years Fire Fighter. Mr.
Spalding seconded—passed unanimously.
- Mr. Frey made a motion for officers for 2018—Mr. Monohan—President; Ms.
Barrow - Vice President. Ms. Barrow added to the motion with Mr. Frey—
Secretary and seconded—passed unanimously.
- Mr. Hurt had 2 days of training with IFF Board and have set some short term
goals. He mentioned that during promotional testing Fire Fighters would like to
have the same commissioners doing the interviews for the same rank. They
would also like to stop discounting applications. Perhaps the possibility of going
to an on-line process so that all applications could be filled out electronically.
- A discussion regarding the CPAT in relation to new applications. It might be
changed so that an applicant must obtain it within 60 days of having the applicant
list certified.
- Travis Herthel, a new fire fighter started 1/2/18 and is doing well. He is
scheduled to go on-line on 1/13/2018.
- Mr. Monohan sent out congratulations to Marty Stengle who retired after 35
years of service.
Adjournment:
- Ms. Barrow made a motion to close the meeting; Mr. Frey seconded. The
meeting adjourned at 7:35.
Upcoming Meeting:
February 1, 2018 - 5:00 Executive, 6:00 Open Meeting
APPROVED:
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SUBMITTED: Connie Conen, Recording Secretary