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Police Merit Commission
January 12, 2010
The Jeffersonville Police Merit Commission met on January 12, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at City
Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Dr. Stuart Robertson. The
following members were present: Dr. Stuart Robertson, Ms. Bonnie Deppert, Mr. Jeff
Esarey, Mr. Dennis Henry, and Mr. Clay "Beany" Smith, also present were Mr. Robert
Bottorff, Attorney and Tiffany Timberlake Meeting Stenographer.
Old Business
Rules and Procedures
Following discussion Commission Member Henry made the motion to approve the Rules
and Procedures as presented, seconded by Commission Member Smith and carried
unanimously. Commission Member Robertson thanked all the Commission Members for
their hard work on getting the Rule and Procedures adopted.
New Business
2010 Officers
Commission Member Smith made the motion to keep the Officers the same as the
previous year since the term was not for a full year, seconded by Commission Member
Robertson and carried unanimously.
President - Dr. Stuart Robertson
Vice President - Mr. Dennis Henry
Secretary - Ms. Bonnie Deppert
Hiring Process
The Commission Members discussed the role that they would play in the hiring process.
Attorney Botorff will contact the Human Recourses Director Kim Calabro for
information on the application review process. The Commission asked the Police
Department to begin background checks on the eligible applicants as soon as they get the
information needed from Human Resources.
Interview Questions
Following a brief discussion the Commission asked the Police Chief Tim Deeringer and
FOP President Joe Hubbard if it would be possible to possibly conduct mock interviews
with some current Police Officers to allow the Commission Members to become more
comfortable with the Interview Process. Police Chief Deeringer and FOP President
Hubbard both agreed that the mock interviews would be beneficial.
• Legal Contract
Attorney Botorff presented the Commission with. a Contract for Legal Services and a
letter/waiver discussing Conflict of Interest. Attorney Botorff would like the Commission
to look over both documents. He would like to re-address and possibly approve the
contract at the next meeting.
Solicitation of Commission Members
Discussion was held on what to do if and when Commission Members are approached by
individuals for the purpose of trying to pursue the Commission to consider a certain
person as an applicant. Commission Member Henry suggested that the first offense
should be handled by explaining to the requesting individual that "By law the
Commission Members are not allowed to discuss the matter and could be charged with a
felony if they do not follow those guidelines." The second offense of solicitation would
warrant the Commission to disqualify the applicant.
Promotions
Commission Member Henry made the motion, following discussion with the Police
Chiefs, to start the process to test the 2 current Officers who are eligible for promotion.
Seconded by Commission President Robertson and carried unanimously.
The Commission would like to commend the previous Commission for all the hard work
that they put in during their time on the Police Merit Commission. The Commission
• would also like the thank Attorney Botorff and the Police Chiefls and FOP President
Hubbard for the help and support that they have given which has allowed the
Commission to finish the Rules and Procedures in a timely manner.
Commission Member Smith made the motion to adjourn at 6:00 p.m. seconded by
Commission Member Henry and carried unanimously.
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Dr. Stuart Robertson, President
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