HomeMy WebLinkAboutJFMC October 2, 2025 FIRE MERIT COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
October 2, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting for October 2, 2025, 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, and Thomas Spalding and Missy Gibson-Scully(via Zoom)
COMMISSION STAFF:
Fire Merit Commission Counsel Zach Stewart, President Union Brad Tetley, Fire Chief Shawn Grant and
Stenographer Cindy Seifert
GUESTS:
Administration Attorney Larry Wilder, Luke Collins, Lorenzo Delk, Rolandan Finch, Joe Hurt, Jeffrey Lovan,
Christopher Moore,Justin Raley and Anthony Thomas
Due to a voting member attending via Zoom, all voting will be completed by a roll call vote.
MINUTES: Commissioner Smith made the motion to approve the minutes from September 4, 2025, seconded by
Commissioner Sims,roll-call vote MCCORMICK-Yes,SIMS-Yes,SMITH-Yes,SPALDING-Yes and GIBSON-SCULLY-Yes,
passes on a vote of 5-0.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner Sims made the motion to approve the Agenda, seconded by
Commissioner Spalding, roll-call vote MCCORMICK-Yes,SIMS-Yes,SMITH-Yes,SPALDING-Yes and GIBSON-SCULLY-
Yes, passes on a vote of 5-0.
CLAIMS: None
BUSINESS:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON FIRE MERIT RULE AMENDMENT
Attorney Stewart advised that Notice had been properly published regarding a Public Hearing to Amend Fire Merit
Rules. The proposed Amendment is to remove the requirement of Instructor 1 for Lieutenant, as Fire Officer 1
requires having Instructor 1. Instructor 1 on its own, requires recertification. Fire Officer 1 does not require the
recertification of Instructor 1.
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vote MCCORMICK-Yes, SIMS-Yes,
4 Commissioner McCormick asked for any public comments, hearing none,the Public Hearing was closed.
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Commissioner McCormick made the motion to approve Amendment 2025-01, removing the requirement for the
rank of Lieutenant for Instructor 1, seconded by Commissioner Smith, roll-call vote MCCORMICK-Yes, SIMS-Yes,
SMITH-Yes, SPALDING-Yes and GIBSON-SCULLY-Yes, passes on a vote of 5-0.
NOTICE OF PREFERRED CHARGES AND SCHEDULING HEARING
Attorney Stewart advised that he has been made aware of a Notice of Preferred Charges, once charges are
received the party is to have a hearing scheduled within 30 days of the date of service. Attorney Stewart asked
Mr. Finch if he had obtained counsel, if not he suggested he does so. Mr. Finch advised that he has spoken with
an attorney. Attorney Stewart asked Mr. Finch if there was any issue with Larry Wilder, as Attorney Wilder rents
office space from Attorney Stewart. If an issue is raised, Attorney Merkley can be requested to fill in as Fire Merit
Commission Counsel. Attorney Stewart advised that a Court Reporter will be hired for the hearing.
Commissioner McCormick made the motion to schedule the Hearing on Preferred Charges for October 21, 2025
at 6:00pm, seconded by Commissioner Smith, roll-call vote MCCORMICK-Yes, SIMS-Yes, SMITH-Yes, SPALDING-
Yes and GIBSON-SCULLY-Yes, passes on a vote of 5-0.
ATTORNEY REPORT: Attorney Stewart advised that under the rules,Commissioner's may not attend via Zoom for
two meetings in a row. New Commissioner Gibson-Scully advised that after receiving zoom link,that the meeting
was meant to be remote. She plans to appear in person for future meetings.
REPORT FROM LOCAL 558 UNION: No Report
REPORT ADMINISTRATION: Chief Grant thanked Commissioner Smith for attending the graduation for the new
Firefighters.
FIRE MERIT COMMISSION COMMENTS: No Comments
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business before the Commission, Commissioner McCormick made the motion to ADJOURN,
seconded by Commissioner Smith, roll-call vote MCCORMICK-Yes, SIMS-Yes, SMITH-Yes, SPALDING-Yes and
GIBSON-SCULLY-Yes, passes on a vote of 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:25 P.M.
APPROVED Y:
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Troy McCormick, President
Respectfully§ubmitted by:
Cin Seifert,Stenographer
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