HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-14-2009CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
FIRE DEPARTMENT MERIT BOARD
Thursday, May 14, 2009
6:00 PM
The Jeffersonville Fire Department Merit Board met Thursday, May 14, 2009 in the
City Council Conference Room, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, IN. The
following were present:
David Martin -President
Lee Taylor -Vice President
Ron Glass -Board Member
Lyn Ackermon -Board Member
Jeff Frey -Board Member
STAFF:
Mary Sue Ellenbrand, Secretary
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Martin called the meeting to order at 6:10 PM.
PAYMENT:
Mr. Frey will talk to Councilman Mike Smith about payment for board member and
secretary. The members will be sworn in Monday, May 18, 2009 at 7:30 PM. Each
member will be paid $100.00 a month and the secretary will be paid $100.00 per meeting
Mr. Martin said the first business that needs to be accomplished is to hire an attorney.
Mr. Martin spoke to Mr. George Adams of the Law Firm of Fisher & Phillips, 200 W
Main Street, Suite 2000, Louisville, Ky 40202. This firm practices labor law and know
the statutes. Ms. Kim Calabro, Human Resources Director, recommended these
attorneys.
Mr. Glass made a motion to contact Fisher & Phillips Law Firm. The price per hour
should not exceed $150.00. Mr. Taylor seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
TESTING:
Mr. Martin reported that he has contacted IPSP, Institute for Public Safety Personnel
concerning testing of the candidates. The testing will consist of 100 people. The Fire
Department has agreed to make the physical agility test harder.
The following is the agenda for the hiring process:
A. A newspaper ad will be submitted by the Human Resources Department
B. The application is to be returned with a valid drivers license and two photos
C. A background check will be conducted
D. A written test will be given
E. An agility test will be given
F. The board will compile a ranking list
G. There will be an interview by the board and then the Fire Department Chief
H. A physical and psychological test will be given
Mr. Frey will consult with Ms. Calabro on which newspapers the ads are placed
in.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Martin asked if there was any additional business. Hearing none Mr. Frey made a
motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM. The next
meeting with be May 21, 2009 at 6:00 PM
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