HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 28, 2010 SpecialJEFFERSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 6:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in Special Session on Wednesday,
July 28, 2010. Council President Nathan Samuel called the meeting to order at 6:10
P.M., and on call of the roll those members present were: Councilpersons Connie Sellers,
Barbara Wilson, Ron Grooms, and Nathan Samuel. Also present were Attorney Greg
Clark, and Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis.
In attendance representing the F.O.P. are Joe Hubbard and Josh Lynch along with Leo
Blackwell their attorney. The first area of discussion was with article Thirty-four Fitness
Standard. Officer Hubbard reviewed the proposed changes. All agreed to change the
word legitimate to documented in article 34.4. Officer Hubbard noted the reason for
article 34.5 was to provide incentive rather than punishment. Councilperson Grooms
would like to come back to this and 34.6.
Councilperson Smith arrived at 6:25 P.M.
Councilperson Grooms, referring to 34.7, said comp time is being abolished in the City
handbook. Councilperson Smith feels this would take officers off the street when the
City is trying to ramp up for annexation. Council Attorney Clark suggests a change in
34.3 to read "shall be included in the annual or biannual report to the merit board" He is
also concerned, with regard to 34.8, that the merit board may refuse to hear a case. F.O.P
Attorney Blackwell voiced concern for taking it out. Council President Samuel feels both
sides agree with all but 34.4, 34.5, and 34.6. Officer Hubbard explained Exhibit A is
based on academy exit standards. Council President Samuel said he would not support
crunches. Officer Hubbard offered to take crunches out. At the conclusion of all
discussion, it was agreed by all to accept Exhibit A with the removal of crunches and add
procedures referenced as Indiana State Police procedures and protocols as amended, and
to strike minimum times for sit ups and pushups, and change 61 to 60 in the last age
group. Council President Samuel presented Jeffersonville Contract Negotiations,
Fraternal Order of Police, Mayor, City Council 2010, as attached. Tax caps and appeals
are a real concern. The offer is a $300 addition to base pay. Councilperson Smith said
the DLGF has reported a record number of appeals with most being granted. Council
President Samuel said it is not the desire to include the tabled items. F.O. P. Attorney
Blackwell asked if this is the last, best, final offer. Council President Samuel replied,
yes. Council President Samuel then said it is the perception that all City employees are
overpaid. He then explained a salary survey has been done and the goals for it. All are
trying to work with the money the City has. There is a need to be conservative, as the
upcoming revenue is unknown. Officer Hubbard reviewed the offer is $300 on base pay
and to strike articles 34.5, 34.6, and 34.7. This will be presented to the membership for a
vote and will be kept open until August 16, 2010. Council President Samuel suggests the
pay and Article Thirty-four be separated for the vote. F.O.P. Attorney Blackwell requests
the offer be presented in writing. The attorneys will work together on the wording.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
Attest:
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Clerk Tr' a r Peggy Wilder