HomeMy WebLinkAboutJFMC August 1, 2024 FIRE MERIT COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
August 1, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting for August 1, 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, Donovan Sims,
Sam Smith,Thomas Spalding and Brooke Valentine.
COMMISSION STAFF:
Deputy Chief Jason Sharp and Stenographer Cindy Seifert
GUESTS: Kyle Patterson and Rick Vangilder
MINUTES: Commissioner Smith made the motion to approve the minutes from July 11, 2024, seconded by
Commissioner Valentine, passes on a vote of 5-0.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner McCormick made the motion to approve the Agenda, seconded by
Commissioner Sims, passes on a vote of 5-0.
CLAIMS:
A claim was presented a claim for credit card use at Chick-Fil-A, for meals during promotional interviews/tactical
testing in the amount of$186.76, Commissioner Smith made the motion to approve the claim in the amount of
$186.76, seconded by Commissioner Spalding, passes on a vote of 5-0.
BUSINESS:
EXECUTIVE SESSION MEMORANDUM
Attorney Stewart provided a Memorandum from the Executive Session held for Promotional Interviews at the Fire
Headquarters on July 22nd and 23`d
Commissioner McCormick made the motion to accept the Memorandum of Executive Session into the record,
seconded by Commissioner Spalding, passes on a vote of 5-0.
ATTENDANCE FOR APPLICANT TESTING
Commissioner McCormick advised that the Applicant Testing would be held Saturday, August 17th at River Valley
Middle School. IPSP representatives will arrive at 8:00 AM. Anne Langley will be sending letters to applicants
reminding them of testing date and site.
Commissioner McCormick requested confirmation of Commissioners who will attend as proctors. Commissioners
Smith, Spalding and Valentine will be attending.
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ATTORNEY REPORT: No Report
REPORT FROM LOCAL 558 UNION: Union Secretary Patterson advised the Commissioner's that a request to
release an uncertified list of promotions scores had been made and he is requesting same from Commission.
Commissioner McCormick stated he would rather release an official list once the Commission Attorney has a
chance to prepare documentation. Commissioner Smith expressed concern with releasing an uncertified list.
Commissioner's ultimately decided to wait for the next meeting to certify the list, once counsel can prepare
Resolution.
REPORT ADMINISTRATION: Deputy Chief Sharp advised that part of the Promotions process involves Tactical
Assessors. Two of the Assessors offered their services in trade for our personnel, the third needs to be
compensated for their time. Sharp will advise the Assessor to prepare and invoice for payment.
FIRE MERIT COMMISSION COMMENTS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business before the Commission, Commissioner Sims made the motion to ADJOURN, seconded
by Commissioner Spalding, passes on a vote of 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:16 P.M.
APPR / D-BY: /al
Troy McCormick, President
Re ctfully Submitted by:
Cindy eifert, enographer
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