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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-10-2009JEFFERSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT MERIT COMMISSION MINUTES MEETING September 10, 2009 OPENING The September 10, 2009, meeting of the Jeffersonville Police Department Merit was held the City Council Chambers, Room 101, City Hall, Jeffersonville. THE PLEDGE The President led the Merit Commission and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL The President formally called the meeting to order, and requested the Secretary call the Roll. Those present were members Conrad Moorer, Thomas Bodine, Monty Snelling, Stuart Robertson and Judith De Simone. Also present: Assistant Police Chief Mike Pavey and FOP President Joe Hubbard. APPROVAL OF AGENDA President Moorer asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Agenda. There were none and the Agenda was approved on a Motion made by Commissioner Snelling and seconded by Commissioner Robertson. NEW BUSINESS President Moorer informed the Commission that the meeting has been legally advertised and posted. Commissioner De Simone entered the Affidavit of Publication into the record. The Commissioners discussed the Proposed Rules and Procedures. FOP President Joe Hubbard informed the Commission the FOP and Administration have reviewed the Rules and Procedures and agree to the proposed changes. After review and discussion of the Rules and Procedures, the following changes were recommended to the Commission for approval and adoption. Rule and Procedure # 1: Applicant Qualifications I. Application: The Commission discussed the Application process. Assistant Chief Pavey informed the Commission that all personnel matters and records are no longer located in the Chief's office and are now located in the Department for Human Resources. Assistant Chief Pavey recommended the Application for Employment be obtained and returned to the Department of Human Resources. II. Qualifications: The Commission discussed the Qualification process. Assistant Chief Mike Pavey recommended the phrase "and an Indiana resident" be deleted. The Commission recommended the phrase "and an Indiana resident" be deleted. Assistant Chief Pavey advised the applicant is given 90 days after appointment to become a resident. III. Educational Requirements The Commission discussed the Educational Requirements. Assistant Chief Mike Pavey recommended to the Commission that provision be allowed to include home-school education accreditation. Rule and Procedure #2: Selection of Applicants II. Background Investigations: The Commission discussed Background Investigations. The initial background check is to be an NCIC background check. President Moorer informed the Commission a more thorough background check is conducted later in the application process. Assistant Chief Pavey requested a review of the order of the application process. President Moorer informed the Commission a review of the order of the process would be conducted at the conclusion of the review of the Rules and Procedures. VII. Special Composite Score Adjustments The Commission discussed Special Composite Score Adjustments. FOP President Joe Hubbard recommended the Commission add points if the applicant has a Bachelor and/or Masters Degree. Commissioner Snelling recommended using the Composite Score X 1.020 to equal the Adjusted Composite Score. 2 VIII. Applicant Eligibility List The Commission discussed the Applicant Eligibility list. Both Assistant Chief Mike Pavey and FOP President Joe Hubbard questioned requiring an Applicant to take a physical exam before they take the Agility Test. They said that in the interest of time, they recommended the Applicant sign a Waiver of Liability prior to taking the physical fitness test. The Commission reviewed the Order for Application. It was determined the order shall be as follows: 1. Review of Applicants 2. Background Investigations -Initial NCIC investigation 3. General Aptitude test 4. Testing Assistance for Applicants 5. Personal Interviews Rule & Procedure #3: Prohibited Political Activity Commissioner Robertson informed the Commission that it is important the Applicant process not be politicized. Assistant Chief Pavey advised the Commission that political activity is addressed in the JCP Standard Operating Procedures. Rule and Procedure #6: Promotion within the Police Department II. Promotion Examinations The Commission discussed Promotion Examinations. It was recommended that the language "or with time bridged from equivalent Department be deleted. FOP President Joe Hubbard informed the Commission to add the language "five (5) years with the department and two (2) years in current rank. Probationary Promotion The Commission discussed Probationary Promotion. The Commission will submit 3 names to the Chief. The Commission will rank the names. On motion of Commissioner De Simone, and second by Commissioner Robertson, the Commission voted unanimously to make the "Notice to All Persons Affected by or Interested in the Adoption and Content of Rules and Procedures of The Jeffersonville Police Department Merit Commission, and Notice of Public Hearing on Their Consent and Adoption"apart of the official record and meeting minutes. OTHER ACTION /COMMENTS /PUBLIC COMMENTS President Moorer inquired whether the Commissioners had further comments or items to address, and with no such suggestions, he called for public comments. No public comments were made. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion for adjournment was made by Commissioner Bodine, seconded by Commissioner Snelling, and the Motion was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. The next "regular" meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. CONRAD MOORE President Sharon L. King Recording Secretary 4