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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPMC July 8, 2025 mommimmml JEFFERSONVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 8, 2025 The Jeffersonville Police Merit Commission was held on July 8, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, First Floor, 500 Quartermaster Court,Jeffersonville, Indiana. President Jeremy Snelling called the meeting to order with the following in attendance: President Jeremy Snelling,Vice-President Robert Campbell, Buddy Parker,Attorney Robert Bottorff and Patty Rush. Absent were Scott Aldridge and James Polk. Invocation was given by Robert Campbell. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: President Snelling presented Minutes from June 10, 2025, asking if there were any comments, questions, or corrections. Mr. Parker made a motion to approve the Minutes as presented and seconded by Mr.Campbell Voted 3-0 OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Assistant Chief McVoy presented a letter from Chief Kavanaugh respectfully submitting the following names to be promoted in accordance with state statue and the Jeffersonville Police Department Merit Commission Rules. Patrolman Logan Bensinger promoted to the rank of Corporal effective August 1, 2025 Patrolman William Harris promoted to the rank of Corporal effective August 1, 2025 Patrolman Hunter Powell promoted to the rank of Corporal effective August 1, 2025 Mr. Campbell made a motion to approve the Corporal Promotional List submitted by Chief Kenny Kavanaugh and seconded by Mr. Parker. Voted 3-0 Chief Kavanaugh recommended Logan Bensing be promoted to the rank of Corporal. Mr. Campbell made motion to approve the recommendation by Chief Kavanaugh that Logan Benson be promoted to the rank of Corporal and seconded by Mr. Parker. Voted 3-0 Chief Kavanaugh recommended another individual person from the Corporal List for promotional list. Need to get a motion and approval for certification of the next 3 names on the list,William Harris#8, Hunter Powell#9 and Thomas Lawson#10. Mr.Campbell made a motion to certify the list as requested and seconded by Mr. Parker. Voted 3-0 Based on the recommendation of Chief Kavanaugh that William Harris be promoted to the rank of Corporal effective August 1, 2025. Need to get a motion and approval for William Harris be promoted to Corporal as requested by Chief Kavanaugh. Mr. Parker made the motion to accept the recommendation and seconded by Mr. Campbell. Voted 3-0 Chief Kavanaugh recommended another individual person from the Corporal List for promotional list. Need to get a motion and approval of certification of the next 3 names on the list, Hunter Powell#9, Thomas Lawson#10 and Christopher Beahl#11. Mr. Campbell made a motion to certify the list as requested and seconded by Mr. Parker. Voted 3-0 Based on the recommendation of Chief Kavanaugh that Hunter Powell#9, be promoted to the rank of Corporal effective as August 1, 2025. Need to get a motion and approval for Hunter Powell be promoted to Corporal as requested by Chief Kavanaugh. Mr. Parker made a motion to accept the recommendation and seconded by Mr.Campbell. Voted 3-0 PUBLIC COMMENTS: None REPORTS: Assistant Chief McVoy advised the Commission that the Police Department has 4 vacant positions at this time. The list is now exhausted with 3 at the Academy,2 names to Perf and 1 lateral hiring. Will advise as we progress in the hiring. CLAIMS: President Snelling presented Invoice#2025-06 from Patty Rush in the amount of$100.00. Mr. Parker made a motion to approve the Invoice as presented and seconded by Mr.Campbell. Voted 3-0 President Snelling presented Invoice#20-43328 from Ascension St.Vicent in the amount of $2,300.75 for Zachary Hoffman. Mr.Campbell made a motion to approve the Invoice as presented and seconded by Mr. Parker. Voted 3-0 President Snelling presented Invoice#00929 from Bob Bottorff Law PC in the amount of$750.00 for August 10, 2025. Mr.Campbell made a motion to approve the Invoice as presented and seconded by Mr. Parker. Voted 3-0 ADJOURNMENT: Mr.Campbell made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:35 P.M.and seconded by Mr. Parker. Our next meeting will be held on August 12, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. • Jere S el ' , Presi ent OTTEST: Patty Ru ,Sec tart'