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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFMC NOVEMBER 1, 2018 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE FIRE MERIT COMMISSION The Jeffersonville Fire Merit Commission held a Regular Meeting on Thursday, November 1, 2018 in the 2nd floor Conference Room, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, IN. Patricia Barrow—President Thomas Spalding—Vice President Jeff Frey—Secretary Bernie Horvath—Board Member James Dyson —Board Member Nathan Masingo —Attorney Connie Conen—Recording Secretary GUESTS: 24iremen CALL TO ORDER: Ms. Barrow called the meeting to order at 6:05PM. All Commissioners were present. BUSINESS: - Chief Hedrick had received sealed envelopes with individual sores from the promotional testing. He handed out the envelopes to those present and will contact other employees. Ms. Barrow told all that she was proud of how well all had done in the testing; Mr. Horvath seconded those thoughts. - Chief Hedrick asked that the results of the promotional testing be forwarded to him and he will send his list of recommendations for promotion to all commissioners so that it might be able to be approved at the December meeting. - 3 firefighters will be retiring in January—K. Lindsay, R. Cooper and B Jones and he would like to be able to hire 3 new firefighters to replace them. He asked Mr. Masingo to contact the first 3 on the list and will have the ladder climb on 11/9/2018 at 9:00—they will need their CPAT cards and driver's license. Mr. Barrow will be at the Ladder Climb. - At this time River Ridge will not be providing financial assistant towards additional fire fighters or an expanded house. - Mr. Hurt noted that the retirees will be given a special ax at the Christmas Party which will be on 12/7/2018 at 7:00 at the Union Hall. - The Chief made note of employees speaking of other employee issues. If an employee has an issue and wants to speak, they should bring the issue to the Board prior to the meeting and then speak in the open meeting. Hearsay should not be considered—only documented facts. - Mr. Frey made a motion to accept the Promotional List; Mr. Horvath seconded. T was passed unanimously. Adjournment: - Mr. Frey made a motion to adjourn; Mr. Horvath seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 PM. Upcoming Meeting: November 1, 2018 - 5:30 Executive, 6:00 Open Meeting APPROVED: Ad(Altrij 42--E1 lig Pat Barrow, President DAT 41//K,U. tSUBMITTED: Connie Conen, Recording Secretary