HomeMy WebLinkAboutJFMC May 2, 2024 FIRE MERIT COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
May 2, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting for May 2, 2024, Fire Merit Commission was called to order by
Commissioner McCormick at 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL: The roll call was conducted and those present were Commissioners James Dyson, Troy McCormick,
Sam Smith and Thomas Spalding. Brooke Valentine arrived at 6:02pm.
COMMISSION STAFF: Fire Merit Commission Counsel Zach Stewart, President Union 558 Brad Tetley, Fire Deputy
Chief Mike McCutcheon and Stenographer Cindy Seifert
GUESTS: None
MINUTES: Commissioner Smith made the motion to approve the minutes from March 7, 2024, seconded by
Commissioner Dyson, passes on a vote of 4-0.
Commissioner Valentine arrives at this time.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Attorney Stewart advised that the following two items need added to the agenda: (1)
rescheduling the July meeting from July 4th, 2024, to a new date and (2) the location of applicant testing has
moved. Commissioner Smith made the motion to approve the Amended Agenda, seconded by Commissioner
Spalding, passes on a vote of 5-0.
CLAIMS: NONE
BUSINESS:
RELOCATION OF APPLICANT TESTING SITE
Attorney Stewart advised the Commission that the testing location needs to be changed from Jeffersonville High
School to River Valley Middle School due to construction occurring at JHS. Commissioner McCormick made the
motion to approve the relocation of Applicant Testing to River Valley Middle School, seconded by Commissioner
Smith, passes on a vote of 5-0.
RESCHEDULING OF JULY REGULAR MEETING
Attorney Stewart advised that the July meeting is currently scheduled for the 4th of July. The City Clerk's office
has provided optional dates of rescheduling meeting of July 3'd, 10th or 11th. Commissioner Smith made the motion
approve rescheduling regular meeting for July 11th,2024 at 6:00 pm, seconded by Commissioner Valentine, passes
on a vote of 5-0.
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AMENDMENT 2024-02 SET FOR SPECIAL MEETING MAY 16, 2024 AT 6:00 PM
Attorney Stewart advised that the proposed Amendment sent to Commissioners needs clarification. He believed
the purpose was to remove a certification requirement, but has been made aware that it may be changed to a
request to allow for 1 year to comply with the certification requirement. Union President Tetley advised that it is
the belief of the Union that this will not strike the requirement of the certification, but allow a grace period to •
comply and that this applies to the rank of Captain only. Attorney Stewart inquired if Tetley believes this is to be
the new rule going forward or only for this promotion cycle. Union President Tetley advised that he is unsure of
that issue. Deputy Chief McCutcheon advised that the administration does not wish to see certification
requirement removed, but is agreeable to a grace period to comply. It is not a difficult certification to receive,
most eligible parties have received or had the opportunity to receive certification.
No action necessary, await Public Hearing May 16`h.
BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR APPLICANTS(FIRE MERIT COMMISSION RULES)
Attorney Stewart advised that any changes to the background checks for applicants will go into effect after this
application cycle. It is still being discussed the timeline of the process.
No action necessary.
ATTORNEY REPORT: No Report
REPORT FROM LOCAL 558 UNION: Union President Brad Tetley advised that the union has been attending events
to promote the hiring efforts.
REPORT ADMINISTRATION: No Report
FIRE MERIT COMMISSION COMMENTS: No Comments
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Commission, Commissioner Dyson made the motion to
ADJOURN, seconded by Commissioner Smith, passes on a vote of 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:21 P.M.
APPROVED BY: Respectfully Submitted by:
Troy McCormick, President Cind eifert, tenographer
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