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CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
FIRE MERIT COMMISSION
The Jeffersonville Fire Merit Commission held a Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 5,
2018 in the first floor Conference Room, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, IN.
Kent Monohan—President
Patricia Barrow—Vice President
Jeff Frey—Secretary
Bernie Horvath—Board Member
Thomas Spalding—Board Member
Nathan Masingo —Attorney
Connie Conen—Recording Secretary
GUESTS: 12 Fire Fighters
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Monohan called the meeting to order at 6:00PM. All Commissioners were Present.
BUSINESS:
- Mr. Frey made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 3, 2018 meeting;
Mr. Horvath seconded. The motion was passed unanimously.
- The location for the new applicant written test will be the Jeffersonville High
School. IPSP has provided Ms. Conen a letter regarding this test that will go out
to all applicants. Oral Interviews will start on 7/23/2018 and may need to be two
days.
- J. Hurt spoke about the Fire Department Career Fair—felt that it was well
attended by possible applicants. He has created a Human Relations Committee
and is meeting quarterly. Would like to do an outreach at public schools. He is
also looking at programs that would support an on-line application for 2020. Mr.
Hurt had a question how military duty would play into the certified hiring list—
this will be discussed in a later meeting. He also would like all demographics to
be represented in the Tactical Interview—possibly doing it as a"radio"not eye to
eye.
- Chief Hedrick brought up the question of age at time of hire—21 and over or 36
and under. Even if an applicant has not yet turned 21, they can still test. The age
requirement is part of the INPRS 1977 Fund. It was suggested that this be
reiterated on the sign-in sheets for the written test.
- Another question came up—if a FF is 44 and already enrolled in INPRS —can
they still test and be hired—they can. The Chief gave an update on River Ridge.
He, the Mayor and others are meeting with River Ridge on 4/16/2018 to see if
they will assist the City in the needed resources to expand the Fire House in that
area.
Adjournment:
- Mr. Horvath made a motion to adjourn; Mr. Frey seconded. The meeting was
adjourned at 6:50.
Upcoming Meeting:
May 3, 2018 - 5:30 Executive, 6:00 Open Meeting
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Kent Monohan, President DATE
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SUBMITTED: Connie Conen, Recording Secretary