HomeMy WebLinkAboutPMC AUGUST 14, 2018 JEFFERSONVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 14, 2018
The Jeffersonville Police Merit Commission meeting was called to order on August 14, 2018 at
5:00 P.M. in the City Council's Chambers, First Floor, 500 Quartermaster Court,Jeffersonville, Indiana.
President Jeremy Selling called the meeting to Order with the following in attendance: President Jeremy
Snelling, Bonnie Deppert, Scott Aldridge, Buddy Parker,Attorney Robert Bottorff and Patty Rush.
Absent was Vice-President Robert Campbell.
"An Executive Session was held on August 14, 2018 in the City Council's Chambers. Public notice
of the Executive Session was properly given pursuant to the dictates of Ind. Code#514-1.5
etseq., and no subject matter was discussed in the Executive Session other than the subject
matter specified in the public notice."
Invocation was given by President Snelling
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
President Snelling presented the minutes from July 10, 2018 meeting, asking if there were any
corrections or additions. Mr. Aldridge advised that he needs to make an adjustment of$10,440 making
a total of$71,390 for total budget that was previously reviewed at our last meeting. After correction,
Mr. Parker made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and seconded by Ms. Deppert.
Voted 4-0
OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Aldridge made a motion that a transfer of$10,000 from the Testing column to the Medical
column on our current Budget be changed and submitted. Mr. Parker seconded the motion.
Voted 4-0
NEW BUSINESS:
Assistant Chief McVoy advised the Commission that they would like to have Ceremonial
awarding of promotional certificates for the most recent promotions. The awards were presented by
Chief Kavanaugh and Assistant Chief McVoy to the following Officers:
Joshua Mason promoted to Corporal from Patrolman
Amber Tharp promoted to Corporal from Patrolwoman
Mark Dobson promoted to Sergeant from Corporal
Joshua Lynch promoted to Sergeant from Corporal
Lieutenant Hubbard and Lieutenant McGhee were out of town for training but awarded the following:
Joseph Hubbard promoted to Captain from Lieutenant
Robert McGhee promoted to Captain from Lieutenant
Assistant Chief McVoy addressed the Commission regarding information pertaining to Current
Experienced Hiring Process.The close for applicants would be the following Friday and they had pasted
out eight applicants and received a return of six. A background check, physical testing will be conducted
and then ready for interviews with the Commission. The possible dates for interviews tentatively will be
conducted on August 28tH 29th and 30th for testing.
Assistant Chief McVoy advised the Commission that the Officer's testing process will begin in 30
days and they have 45 days for studying which will close on September 15th After November 4th
possible start testing which they are requesting Saturday, November 10th for testing or keep the date of
Wednesday, November 7th. There will be a possibility 25 Officers taking the test for all positions.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chief Kavanaugh presented a Motion To Withdraw Preferred Charges against Patrolman Kenton
Makowsky. Attorney Larry Wilder was unable to attend the meeting to present the information to the
Commission. Mr. Aldridge made a motion to accept the Motion To Withdraw Preferred Charges and
seconded by Ms. Deppert. Voted 4-0
CLAIMS:
President Snelling presented a claim from Indiana Media Group, Invoice#182830 in the amount
of$330.42 for advertisement for Experienced Polices Officers. Mr. Parker made a motion to approve
the claim in the amount of$330.42 and seconded by Ms. Deppert. Voted 4-0
A claim was submitted from Public Safety Medical, Invoice 00-33048 in the amount of$1,265.73
which was submitted in error. This invoice has already been approved and submitted for payment. Mr.
Parker made a motion not to make a duplicate payment for Cody T. Swearingen and seconded by Mr.
Aldridge. Voted 4-0
A claim was submitted from Patty Rush, Invoice#2018-08 in the amount of$100.00. Ms.
Deppert made a motion to approve the claim in the amount of$100.00 and seconded by Mr. Aldridge.
Voted 4-0
REPORTS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Aldridge made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 P.M. and seconded by Mr. Parker.
Our next meeting will be held on September 11, 2018 at 5:00 P.M.
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