HomeMy WebLinkAboutJFMC July 10, 2025 FIRE MERIT COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
July 10, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting for July 10, 2025, Fire Merit Commission was called to order by
Commissioner McCormick at 6:24 P.M.
ROLL CALL: The roll call was conducted and those present were Commissioners Troy McCormick, Sam Smith,
Donovan Sims and Thomas Spalding. Commissioner Brooke Thomas was absent.
COMMISSION STAFF: Fire Merit Commission Counsel Zach Stewart, Fire Chief Shawn Grant, President Union Brad
Tetley and Stenographer Cindy Seifert
GUESTS: None
MINUTES: Commissioner Sims made the motion to approve the minutes from June 5, 2025, seconded by
Commissioner Spalding, passes on a vote of 4-0.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner Sims made the motion to approve the Amended Agenda, amended to
Change month of meeting to July, seconded by Commissioner Spalding, passes on a vote of 4-0.
CLAIMS: Attorney Stewart presented a claim for payment to Zachary F Stewart for attorney fees in the amount
of $612.50, Commissioner Smith made the motion to approve the claim, seconded by Commissioner Spalding,
passes on a vote of 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
EXPERIENCED FIREFIGHTER LIST RESOLUTION
Attorney Stewart advised there are no updates. The City Council Attorney and City Attorney have both received
copies of the documentation. We are awaiting being heard before the City Council. Commissioner McCormick
made the motion to table discussion until next month's meeting, seconded by Commissioner Sims, passes on a
vote of 4-0.
Chief Grant added that the last two applicants contacted from the applicant list were experienced firefighters. He
is looking forward to have the two options for hiring once this gets approved and implemented.
ATTORNEY REPORT: Attorney Stewart advised that starting this month, there are new rules regarding board
meetings.
1) Video/Live Transmission is required.
2) The term start/end dates of each member, as well as the appointing body must be stated on the City
website as well as meeting notices and agenda.
REPORT FROM LOCAL 558 UNION: No Report
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REPORT ADMINISTRATION: No Report
FIRE MERIT COMMISSION COMMENTS: No Comments
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Commission, Commissioner Sims made the motion
to ADJOURN, seconded by Commissioner Smith, passes on a vote of 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:36 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted by: APPROVED BY:
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Cind eifert,Stenographer Troy McCormick, President
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