HomeMy WebLinkAboutJFMC SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 FIRE MERIT COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
Regular Proceedings
September 5, 2019
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting for September 5, 2019 Fire Merit Commission was called to order by
Commissioner Spalding at 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL: The roll call conducted and those present were President Spalding, Commissioner Futz-
Brown, Commissioner Dyson, and Commissioner McCormick. Commissioner Smith Excused
GUEST: Assistant Chief Bruce DeArk,Joe Hurt, Kyle Patterson
MINUTES: Minutes for Regular Proceedings August 1, 2019 Commissioner Dyson made the motion to
APPROVE the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Futz-Brown, passing on a vote of 4-0
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion to ACCEPT Agenda as present by President Spalding, seconded by
Commissioner McCormick, passing on a vote 4-0.
CLAIMS: Attorney Claim for$718.00 presented Motion to APPROVE by Commissioner McCormick,
second by Commissioner Futz-Brown passing on a vote of 4-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None at this time
NEW BUSINESS:
None at this time
ATTORNEY REPORT:
Zack Stewart, Attorney presented his comments on the Discussion from the last meeting regarding Drug
Testing. Mr. Stewart reviewed the City of Jeff Drug Policy along with research Federal Testing and
testing is done random, reasonable suspicion, or from an accident. Falls under Safety Policy if someone
fails testing case is presented to the Commission or Fire Chief. CBD Oil is not legal federally. Concerning
testing for CBD manufacture using hemp when enters the gastrointestinal system turns into THC and the
research has not been used on humans at this time to have exact effects on humans. THC remains in the
blood for 30 days minimum; there is no use type of medication for Public Safety jobs, federal testing is
prohibited.
Mr. Stewart asked Clerk Conlin to present the changes in the budget from the City Council Workshop on
September 3, 2019. The Council lowered the line item Attorney Fees from $30,000.00 to $10,000.00. A
motion to ACCEPT the change in the budget made by Commissioner McCormick, seconded by
Commissioner Dyson passing on a vote of 4-0.
REPORT FROM LOCAL 558 UNION:
None at this time
REPORT ADMINISTRATION JFD CHIEF:
Assistant Chief DeArk the seven (7) new hires three(3) are on line presently, four(4) passed Academy
and will start two (2) on Saturday, one (1) on Sunday and one (1) on Sunday.
Assistant Chief DeArk informed the Commission on September 16th, 2019 at 6:00 PM is a meet and greet
at the Fire Union 558 Hall.
FIRE MERIT COMMISSION COMMENTS:
None at this time
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business before the Commission, Commissioner Dyson mad the motion to ADJOURN,
seconded by Commissioner Futz Brown. Meeting adjourned at 6:20 P.M.
APPROVED BY:
Thomas Spalding, President
ATTEST:
Vicki Conlin, City Clerk