HomeMy WebLinkAboutPMC December 12, 2023 JEFFERSONVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 12,2023
The Jeffersonville Police Merit Commission meeting was called to order on December 12, 2023,
at 5:22 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, First Floor, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana.
President Jeremy Snelling called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION:
Invocation was given by Robert Campbell.
ROLL CALL:
The following Commission Members are present and in attendance:
President Jeremy Snelling;
Treasurer, Scott Aldridge;
Member, Buddy Parker;
Member, Robert Campbell.
The following Commission Member(s) are absent:
Vice-President, Bonnie Deppert.
Also present for tonight's meeting:
Attorney, Robert G. Bottorff II
Absent from tonight's meeting:
Due to illness and recovery, Minute-keeper/Court-reporter, Patty Rush.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approval of past meeting-minutes:
Approval of the minutes from the November 14, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Police Merit
Commission. Motion made by Buddy Parker to approve the minutes from the November 14,2023 Regular
Meeting of the Police Merit Commission. Motion is seconded by Scott Aldridge. No discussion.
Vote: Motion approved 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
No old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Update from Department. Assistant Chief McVoy present and provides update and good
Christmas Holiday wishes to the Commission.
Awards ceremony was a success last month. Officers and supporters present and officers were
given much deserved recognition.
Officer Matthew Faith is currently going through the hiring process as "Experienced Officer" list.
Officers from the "New Hire" List, Officers Cupo, Rojas, and Simms are all to be enrolled in
Academy, will be back for Field Training Officer Program upon their completion at the Academy.
Expected Retirement of Detective Darin Vaughn this year, his presence will be sorely missed, as
he has contributed much to the department during his tenure here.
Shop with a Cop was a huge success this year. Held last week at Meijer's in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Update from Attorney.
None.
CLAIMS:
Motion to Approve Claim for Invoice#00845 for Bob Bottorff Law PC in the amount of$2,010.00.
Motion made by Robert Campbell. Motion seconded by Scott Aldridge.
Vote: Motion approved 4-0.
TREASURER'S UPDATE:
Treasurer, Scott Aldridge provides budgetary update on the Jeffersonville Police Department
Merit Commission budget.Total budgeted amount for fiscal year 2023 was$77,198.00.Of that,the Police
Merit Commission spent $36,483.00 for the year, thus returning approximately $40,000 to the General
Fund.
As for next year, due to the upcoming promotions and inexperienced testing in first quarter of
2024, and experienced officer list testing, will likely have additional spending in advertising.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Parker made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:45 P.M. and seconded by Mr. Aldridge.
Discussion held, regarding first meeting to be held 2024,which will be on Tuesday,January 9,2024 at 5:00
PM.
Voted: Motion approved 5-0
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