HomeMy WebLinkAboutJPMC MARCH 12, 2019 JEFFERSONVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 12, 2019
The Jeffersonville Police Merit Commission meeting was called to order on March 12, 2019 at
5:00 P.M. in the City Council 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, Attorney Bottoroff
and Patty Rush. Absent was Buddy Parker.
Invocation was given by Vice-President Robert Campbell.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
President Snelling presented the minutes from March 12, 2019 meeting, asking if there were
any additions or corrections. Ms. Deppert made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and
seconded by Mr. Aldridge. Voted 4-0
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
President Snelling advised that#5 on the Agenda Sheet will be moved to#1 for Promotion
Certificates to be awarded to recently promoted Supervisors. Assistant Chief McVoy and Chief
Kavanaugh announce the names for the following:
Jason Gibson promoted to Sergeant effective January 1, 2019
Shaune Davis promoted to Corporal effective December 31, 2018
Alyssa Wright promoted to Corporal effective January 1, 2019
The Officers received Congratulations from the Commission, Chief Kavanaugh and Assistant Chief
McVoy.
Assistant-Chief McVoy submitted a list to the Commission regarding the Experienced Officers
Eligibility Hiring List from the highest score to the lowest score. He requested approval of certification
from the Commission regarding the following names from the list.
1. Gregory Odle
2. Nikoli boyar
3. Cory Evans
4. Kevin Crawford
5. Phillip Wimpee
6. Chris Beal
7. Brenden Kaiser
8. Ryan Ware
At the beginning of this process, they received 11 total applications; 1 applicant did not have 2 years
sworn LEO experience, 1 applicant removed his name from the process after applying and 1 applicant
did not successfully pass the physical agility test, leaving a remaining of 8 applicants.
Mr. Aldridge made a motion to certify the submitted names for the Experienced Officers
Eligibility Hiring List and approval to begin March 19, 2019 since the current certified list has been
exhausted and seconded by Mr.Campbell. Voted 4-0
Assistant-Chief McVoy informed the Commission of an update regarding current Non-
experienced Hiring List. Chris Southerland (#14) did not pass the background check,Justin M. Raley
(#15)failed physical agility test,Zachary M. Ruoff(#16) no return on his background check, Nickolas H.
Cappola (#18) removed himself because he went to work for New Albany Police Department, Brett M.
Arny(#19)failed the background check and Brendon K. Arble (#20) removed himself due to an injury.
Assistant-Chief McVoy requested approval to start the hiring process to advertise for new hires
applications beginning March 15, 2019 thru May 17, 2019. Mr. Scott made a motion to approve the
request to begin the process of advertisement for new hires for the Jeffersonville Police Department and
seconded by Ms. Deppert. Voted 4-0
Assistant-Chief McVoy presented the list for Captain Promotion Eligibility List and requested it to
be approved by the Commission. The following names in order are:
1. Todd Hollis
2. Chris Grimm
3. Russell Settles
4. Leslie Kavanaugh
Mr. Campbell made a motion to certify the Captain Promotion Eligibility List for approval and seconded
by Ms. Deppert. Voted 4-0
Assistant-Chief McVoy presented the list for Lieutenant Promotion Eligibility List and requested
it to be approved by the Commission. The following names in order are:
1. Isaac Parker
2. Gregory Seifried
3. Greg Sumler
4. Ronald Todd
Mr. Campbell made a motion to certify the Lieutenant Promotion Eligibility List and requested it to be
approval and seconded by Ms. Deppert. Voted 4-0
Prior to the meeting Patrolman Scott Schuchardt sent a letter of resignation as of his
probationary status. Chief Kavanaugh had submitted a letter to the Commission,officially notifying the
status of Probationary Patrolman Schuchardt with the agency. At the time of this meeting, Patrolman
Schuchardt has been relieved from active duty within the uniform division and placed on paid
administrative leave. Pursuant to Merit Commission rules, Chief Kavanaugh made the recommendation
to not extend a permanent employment to Probationary Schuchardt as all training measures have been
exhausted. By rule the Merit Commission is to notify Probationary Officer Schuchardt that he is not
being permanently appointed as a Jeffersonville Police Officer. Currently Probationary Schuchardt is on
paid administrative leave pending notification to him by the Police Merit Commission.
Motion made to accept the recommendation of the department during the probationary period
of Scott Schuchardt, and finding that the conduct or capacity of the probationary member is not
satisfactory, and to have the member notified in writing that the member will not receive a permanent
appointment by Counsel of record for the City of Jeffersonville Police Merit Commission. The motion to
amend the original language as set forth by Counsel of record, motion made by Mr.Aldridge and
seconded by Mr. Campbell. Attorney Bottorff will prepare and send the letter to Scott Schuchardt the
following day. Voted 4-0
CLAIMS:
President Snelling presented a claim from Patty Rush, Invoice 2019-03 in the amount of$100.00
for the month of March. Mr. Campbell made a motion to approve the claim in the amount of$100.00
and seconded by Ms. Deppert. Voted 4-0
President Snelling presented a claim from Testing for Public Safety, LLC, Invoice #ER12019 for
professional services rendered to the Jeffersonville Police Department Merit Commission for a
promotion process for the ranks for Captain and Lieutenant Process. The amount for Written Exams
was$4,000.00 and amount for Oral Interviews of$3,375.00 with a total due of$7,375.00. Mr. Aldridge
made a motion to approve the total claim in the amount of$7,375.00 and seconded by Ms. Deppert.
Voted 4-0
President Snelling presented a claim from Ascension St. Vincent Public Safety Medical for Julian
Johns and Jaylan Kavanaugh, Invoice#20-34630 in the amount of$2,607.44. Mr. Campbell made a
motion to approve the claim in the amount of$2,607.44 and seconded by Ms. Deppert. Voted 4-0
ADJOURN:
Mr. Aldridge made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 P.M. and seconded by Mr.
Campbell. Our next meeting will be held on April 9, 2019 at 5:00 P.M.
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