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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 13,2016 JEFFERSONVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 13, 2016 The Jeffersonville Police Merit Commission meeting was called to order by President Jeremy Snelling on December 13, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. The meeting was held in the City Council's Chambers on the First Floor of City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court,Jeffersonville, Indiana. The following members were present: President Jeremy Snelling, Vice-President Robert Campbell,James Reagan, Scott Aldridge, Attorney Robert Bottorff and Patty Rush. Absent was Bonnie Deppert. Guest: Lisa Gill, Representative from City Council INVOCATION: By Vice-President Robert Campbell MINUTES: President Snelling presented the minutes from November 8, 2016 meeting, asking of there were any additions or corrections. Mr. Reagan made motion to approve the minutes as presented and seconded by Mr. Campbell. Voted 4-0 OLD BUSINESS: Attorney Bottorff discussed the amendment to the Rules and Procedures and reviewed the provisions of enabling statues that allow the City to create the Merit System. The Merit Commission does not have the authority to amend the Rules and Procedures unless the amendment is consistent with the statutes. The City Council does have the authority to alter the statutory provisions, but it will require the Council to pass an ordinance that amends the original ordinance that created the Merit Commission. Attorney Bottorff made these suggestions how to accomplish which is as follows: 1. Rather than an amendment to the Rules and Procedures, you vote on a Resolution to Recommend the Amendment of the Enacting Ordinance. 2. Attorney Bottorff can prepare the Amendment that the Council will ultimately be asked to be approved. The Amendment will attach our Resolution which will recommend the amendment. 3. Attorney Bottorff can meet with Attorney Lewis and explain the details. 4. Then Attorney Bottorff can request to get on the Council's agenda and present to the Council. The Resolution No. 2016-01 would be presented as: A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AN AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2008-OR-30, ENTITLED A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MERIT BOARD FOR THE JEFFERSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT(AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2009- OR-017 &ORDINANCE NO. 2011-OR-44). Mr. Aldridge made motion to approve the Resolution 2016-OR-01 and recommend that Attorney Bottorff present to the City Council. Motion was seconded by Mr. Reagan. Mr. Campbell had to depart the meeting early. Voted 3-0 Chief Kenny Kavanaugh discussed the reasons why a separate list for experienced Police Officers be made for the sole purpose of using it in an emergency situation. It was discussed that emergency be removed but have list as a request by the administration to the Police Merit Commission regarding a name from the list of experienced Police Officers. Chief Kavanaugh discussed that this has been reviewed by City Attorney Merkley,Attorney Lewis, and Attorney Bottorff who have reviewed the information and have requested to go before the City Council for explanation of the Resolution. City Councilperson, Lisa Gill advised that along with the Chief that a Police Merit Board member be present at the Council's Meeting to answer any questions that they might have regarding this Resolution. Major Joe Hubbard advised that he has been involved with the Merit Commission since it was established. He stated that the administration should haave input regarding the request in regard to the hiring process of an experienced officer. NEW BUSINESS: President Snelling advised that the Commission needed to vote on meetings for 2017. Mr. Aldridge made motion to keep the meetings on the seconded Tuesday of each month at 6:00 P.M. and seconded by Mr. Reagan. Voted 3-0 Major Joe Hubbard that the Performance Evaluations have been completed and ready to be taken to Human Resources for them to be placed in personal files. CLAIMS: President Snelling presented a claim for Bob Bottorff Law PC, Invoice#00092 in the amount of $1,125.00. This billing is for the period of October 11, November 7 & 11, December 6, 10& 12, 2016. Mr. Reagan made motion to approve the claims and seconded by Mr. Aldridge. Voted 3-0 Mr. Reagan made motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 P.M. and seconded by Mr.Aldridge. Our next meeting will be held on January 10, 2017. J Pr neJlin ATTEST: Pa ush