HomeMy WebLinkAboutJFMC June 4, 2024 FIRE MERIT COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
Regular Meeting
Mayor's Conference Room
June 4, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting for June 4, 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 Troy McCormick, Sam Smith,
Thomas Spalding and Brooke Valentine. Commissioner James Dyson passed away on June 2, 2024.
Commissioner McCormick asked for a moment of silence in honor of Jimmy Dyson. He was a retired firefighter
and Fire Merit Commissioner for many years.
COMMISSION STAFF: Fire Merit Commission Counsel Zach Stewart, President Union 558 Brad Tetley, Fire Chief
Shawn Grant and Stenographer Cindy Seifert
GUESTS: None
MINUTES:
Commissioner Smith made the motion to approve the minutes from May 2, 2024, seconded by Commissioner
Spalding, passes on a vote of 4-0.
Commissioner Spalding made the motion to approve the minutes from the Special Meeting on May 16, 2024,
seconded by Commissioner Valentine, passes on a vote of 4-0.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner Smith made the motion to approve the Amended Agenda, adding in
claims to be paid, seconded by Commissioner Spalding, passes on a vote of 4-0.
CLAIMS:
Attorney Stewart presented of a claim for Indiana Media Group for April 10th and April 27th a job posting
advertisement. Commissioner Smith made the motion to approve the claim for Indiana Media Group, in the
amount of$533.88, seconded by Commissioner Spalding, passes on a vote of 4-0.
BUSINESS:
EXECUTIVE SESSION MEMORANDUM
Attorney Stewart presented an Executive Session Memorandum stating that the Executive Session was held,
revised to say in the Mayor's Conference Room, to discuss job performance evaluation of individual employees.
Commissioner McCormick made the motion to approve the Memorandum, seconded by Commissioner Smith,
passes on a vote of 4-0.
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UPDATE ON TESTING
Attorney Stewart advised that Applicant Testing is scheduled for August 17th with the location changing to River
Valley Middle School due to construction occurring at Jeffersonville High School. He suggested having the testing
site updated on media advertising. Stewart added that Commissioners need to be present as monitors, Smith
stated it was on his calendar.
BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR APPLICANTS(FIRE MERIT COMMISSION RULES)
Attorney Stewart advised that nothing has been solidified on this matter, that he was just keeping on the agenda
as a reminder. Since this will not change anything on current hiring cycle, it will be tabled and brought up at a
later time.
ATTORNEY REPORT: No Report
REPORT FROM LOCAL 558 UNION: Union President Brad Tetley advised that Sergeant Dante Cooper has been
working on the applicant website, modernizing the site. Wanted to acknowledge the career ofJimmy Dyson,after
four decades as a fire fighter and then serving on the Fire Merit Commission, he has taken many calls in the past
couple days sharing stories of Jimmy. The Union shares in the grief of losing him.
REPORT ADMINISTRATION: Chief Grant stated that Jimmy Dyson had always been a mentor to young firefighters.
He will be truly missed. Chief will be reaching out to the family to see what they may need in the next couple
days.
FIRE MERIT COMMISSION COMMENTS: Cindy Seifert suggested that the Commission send a floral arrangement
to the funeral home, separate of the City or Fire Department. Commissioner McCormick made a motion to spend
up to $150.00, which will be ordered by Anne Langley, seconded by Commissioner Smith, passes on a vote of 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Commission, Commissioner Smith made the motion to
ADJOURN, seconded by Commissioner Spalding, passes on a vote of 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:33 P.M.
APPROVED BY: Respectfully Submitted by:
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Troy McCormick, President C dy Seifert, Stenogr er
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