HomeMy WebLinkAboutPMC JULY 10, 2018 JEFFERSONVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 10, 2018
The Jeffersonville Police Merit commission meeting was called to order on July 10, 2018 at 5:00
P.M. in the City Council's Chambers, First Floor, 500 Quartermaster Court,Jeffersonville, Indiana.
President Jeremy Snelling called the meeting to order with the following in attendance: President
Jeremy Snelling,Vice-President Robert Campbell, Bonnie Deppert, Scott Aldridge, Buddy Parker,
Attorney Robert Bottorff and Patty Rush.
Invocation was given by Robert Campbell
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
President Snelling presented the minutes from June 12, 2018 meeting, asking if there were any
corrections or additions. Mr. Parker made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and seconded
by Ms. Deppert. Voted 5-0
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Vice-President Campbell made a motion to delete#3 on the Agenda at the request of Chief
Kavanaugh for discussion regarding charges of Patrolman K. Makowsky under New Business and
seconded by Mr. Parker. Voted 5-0
Chief Kenny Kavanaugh appeared before the Commission requesting that the Experienced
Officers List be opened. The department will be having some openings and cannot get the new hires
into the Academy to fill the empty positions that will be available. Chief Kavanaugh advised that Human
Resources can advertise from July 17th through August 17th for experienced officers and it would be very
beneficial to the department at this time. Vice-President Campbell made a motion to open the new
Experienced Officers List and start advertisement by Human Resources. Mr.Aldridge seconded the
motion. Voted 5-0
Chief Kavanaugh discussed with the Commission in regard to stream lining claims appropriately.
In the past,there have been some issues, and we are trying to make sure our medical bills are paid on
time so Public Medical will continue to assist with our officers. Attorney Bottorff advised that he thinks
all the issues have been worked out at this time.
Assistant Chief McVoy updated the Commission regarding the current established hiring list. The
3 officers that had been approved will be attending the Academy soon. They will continue going down
the list of new hires. He advised that it is about 80%shorter processes with the experienced officers list.
Vice-President Campbell inquired about the Corporal and Sergeant list that has expired at this
time. Assistant Chief McVoy advised the list for promotions will probably begin sometime in August for
testing.
Mr.Aldridge discussed the Budget for 2019 with the Commission and be approved to submit to
the City Council. The Budget Proposal was listed as follows:
Secretary increase from $2,000 to $2,600
Legal to increase from $8,000 to $9,515
Testing increase from $20,000 to$24,775 j VO�yc�q0
Medical Billing increase from $10,000 to $20,000 *WOW
All other items will remain the same resulting in an increase of$ 00 over 2018 year. The
proposed budget will be$71,00. Vice-President Campbell made a motion to approve the proposed
budget and seconded by Mr. Parker. 410"7 I )370, 3.S ' Voted 5-0
CLAIMS:
President Snelling presented Invoice 2018-07 in the amount of$100.00 for Secretary Patty Rush.
Vice-President Campbell made a motion to approve the claim and seconded by Mr. Parker.
Voted 5-0
RPORTS: None
ADJOURN:
Vice-President Campbell made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 P.M. and seconded by
Mr. Parker. Voted 5-0
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