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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF FIRE MASTERS MEETING, July 28, 1969.
The following members were present:
Mr. W. T. Knight, Mr. Jack Summers, Mr. Q. V. Williamson.
Motion by Mr, Summers, seconded by Mr. Williams, that the minutes of
the last meeting be approved. Motion carried.
The Board was informed of the following assignments to regular
positions:
See Attachment #1.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers that these
assignments be approved. Motion carried.
The Board was informed of the following re-employments:
See Attachment #1.
Motion by Mr. Summers, seconded by Mr. Williamson, that these
re-employments be approved. Motion carried.-
Requests for military leave was read to the Board for the
following: ;
See Attachment #l.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers, that these
military leaves be approved. Motion carried.
The Board was informed of the following personnel that have
returned from military leave:
See Attachment #2.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers,that these
personnel be reinstated to their positions in the Fire Department.
Motion carried.
The Board was informed of the following resignations:
See Attachment #2.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers, that these
resignations be accepted. Motion carried.
The Board was informed of the following dismissals:
See Attachment #2.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers, that the
Board concur in these dismissals. Motion carried.
eo.
Min. of Bd. F.M.Mtg.
July 28, 1969
Page #2
The Board was informed of the following retirements:
Fire Investigator E. F. Davis, effective 6-1-69.
Lieutenant J. C. Wingo, #21, effective 6-10-69.
Deputy Chief D. W. Garrett, #4, effective 7-17-69.
The Board was informed of the non-service connected disibility
pension of W. C. Lamb, #15, effective 6-9-69.
A 6 months leave of absence was requested for Fire Investigator
F. E. Stonecypher, effective 6-11-69, for assignment to the Law
Department.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers, that this
leave of absence be approved. Motion carried.
The Board was infomed that the War Service Appointment as Fire
Apparatus Operator of L. L. Wood, #29, had been withdrawn,
effective 7-1-69, due to the return from military leave of the
regular Fire Apparatus Operator.
The Board concurred in this action.
The Board was informed of the following diciplinary actions:
W. L. Kemp, #11, suspended 3 days, effective 6-22-69, for
violation of the Rules and Regulations of the Department.
J. Re Colbert, #4, suspanded 1 day, 6-24-69, for violation
of the Rules and Regulations of the Department.
C. E. White, #8, suspended 4 days, effective 7-19-69, for
violation of the Rules and Regulations of the Department.
Cc. A. Livingston, #37, suspended 4 days, effective 7-19-69,
for violation of the Rules and Regulations of the Department.
Motion by Mr. Summers, seconded by Mr. Williamson, that the
diciplinary action taken by the Chief be approved. Motion carried.
Sick Leave Extensions were requested for the following:
H. D.. Smith, #11, 30 calendar days, 5-17-69 through 6-15-69.
J. H. Grant, Shop, 14 calendar days, 6-2-69 through 6-15-69.
R. S. Marbut, #23, 27 calendar days, 6-1-69 through 6-26-69.
H. T. Proctor, Signal, 3 calendar days, 6-9-69 through 6-11-69.
C. R. Hitchcock, #8, 90 calendar days, 6-12-69 through 9-9-69.
R. W. Pealor, #6, 25 calendar days, 6-17-69 through 7-11-69.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers, that these
extensions be approved. Motion carried.
a
Min. of Bd. F.M.Mtg.
July 28, 1969
Page #3
The Chairman informed the Board that the following promotions were
to be made:
1 Deputy Chief
1 Battalion Chief
1 Captain
2 Lieutenants
2 Fire Investigators I
The Chairman asked Chief Williams for his recommendations:
Chief Williams recommended Battalion Chief A. P. Black, top man on the
eligible list as certified by the Personnel Board, to be promoted to
Deputy Chief effective 7-17-69,
Motion by Mr. Summers, seconded by Mr. Williamson, that Battalion
Chief A. P. Black be promoted to Deputy Chief effective 7-17-69.
FOR: Summer, Williamson, Knight.
Chief Williams recommended Captain J. R. Pittman, top man on the
eligible list as certified by the Personnel Board, to be promoted
to Battalion Chief effective 7-17-69.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers, that Captain
J. R. Pittman be promoted to Battalion Chief effective 7-17-69.
FOR: Williamson, Summers, Knight.
Chief Williams recommended Lieutenant P. W. Mauldin, top man on
the eligible list as certified by the Personnel Board, to be
promoted to Captain effective 7-17-69.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers, that Lieutenant
P. W. Mauldin be promoted to Captain effective 7-17-69,
FOR: Williamson, Summers, Knight.
Chief Williams recommended Fire Apparatus Operator L. L. Chapman,
certified by the Personnel Board, to be promoted to Lieutenant
(Aide), effective 7-17-69.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers, that Fire
Apparatus Operator L. L. Chapman be promoted to Lieutenant (Aide)
effective 7-17-69.
FOR: Williamson, Summers, Knight.
Min of Bd. F.M.Mtg.
July 28, 1969
Page #4
—
Chief Williams recommended R. T. White, top man on the eligible
list as certified by the Personnel Board, to be promoted to
Lieutenant effective 7-17-69,
Motion by Mr. Summers, seconded by Mr. Williamson, that R. T.
White be promoted to Lieutenant effective 7-17-69.
FOR: Summers, Williamson, Knight.
Chief Williams recommended Fire Apparatus Operator J. G. Hill,
top man on the eligible list as certified by the Personnel Board,
to be promoted to Fire Investigator I, effective 6-2-69.
“Motion by Mr. Summers, seconded by Mr. Williamson, that Fire
Apparatus Operator J. G. Hill be promoted to Fire Investigator I
effective 6-2-69.
FOR: Summers, Williamson, Knight.
Chief Williams recommended S. A. Moss, top man on the eligible list
as certified by the Personnel Board, to be promoted to Fire
Investigator I, effective 6-11-69.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers, that S. A. Moss
be promoted to Fire Investigator I, effective 6-11-69.
FOR: Williamson, Summers, Knight.
Chief Williams showed a draft of the proposed new Rule Book
for the Department to the Board and explained that it was to
be refined and prepared for presentation to each Board Member
for study after which time they will be requested to adopt it.
Chief Williams explained that copies of rule books from some
of the most progressive cities had been researched and that
this proposed rule book would be up-to-date and comprehensive.
Captain C. H. Ellis, and Captain P. E. Johnson appeared before
the Board representing Local 134, IAFF, and presented a resolution
requesting restoration of seniority rights. (A copy of this
resolution is attached).
Captain Ellis pointed out the fact that one of the primary
objectives of Local 134 was seniority and urged favorable
consideration of their resolution. He further stated that
a survey he had made indicated that the morale was very good
at the present time and restoration of seniority would increase
the good morale and more solidify the ranks and team spirit
within the Department,
Min. of Bd. F.M.Mtg.
July 28, 1969
Page #5
Mr. Knight thanked Captain Ellis for his appearance before
the Board and assured him that the resolution would be given
very careful consideration.
Meeting Adjourned.
The following members were present:
Mr. W. T. Knight, Mr. Jack Summers, Mr. Q. V. Williamson.
Motion by Mr, Summers, seconded by Mr. Williams, that the minutes of
the last meeting be approved. Motion carried.
The Board was informed of the following assignments to regular
positions:
See Attachment #1.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers that these
assignments be approved. Motion carried.
The Board was informed of the following re-employments:
See Attachment #1.
Motion by Mr. Summers, seconded by Mr. Williamson, that these
re-employments be approved. Motion carried.-
Requests for military leave was read to the Board for the
following: ;
See Attachment #l.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers, that these
military leaves be approved. Motion carried.
The Board was informed of the following personnel that have
returned from military leave:
See Attachment #2.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers,that these
personnel be reinstated to their positions in the Fire Department.
Motion carried.
The Board was informed of the following resignations:
See Attachment #2.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers, that these
resignations be accepted. Motion carried.
The Board was informed of the following dismissals:
See Attachment #2.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers, that the
Board concur in these dismissals. Motion carried.
eo.
Min. of Bd. F.M.Mtg.
July 28, 1969
Page #2
The Board was informed of the following retirements:
Fire Investigator E. F. Davis, effective 6-1-69.
Lieutenant J. C. Wingo, #21, effective 6-10-69.
Deputy Chief D. W. Garrett, #4, effective 7-17-69.
The Board was informed of the non-service connected disibility
pension of W. C. Lamb, #15, effective 6-9-69.
A 6 months leave of absence was requested for Fire Investigator
F. E. Stonecypher, effective 6-11-69, for assignment to the Law
Department.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers, that this
leave of absence be approved. Motion carried.
The Board was infomed that the War Service Appointment as Fire
Apparatus Operator of L. L. Wood, #29, had been withdrawn,
effective 7-1-69, due to the return from military leave of the
regular Fire Apparatus Operator.
The Board concurred in this action.
The Board was informed of the following diciplinary actions:
W. L. Kemp, #11, suspended 3 days, effective 6-22-69, for
violation of the Rules and Regulations of the Department.
J. Re Colbert, #4, suspanded 1 day, 6-24-69, for violation
of the Rules and Regulations of the Department.
C. E. White, #8, suspended 4 days, effective 7-19-69, for
violation of the Rules and Regulations of the Department.
Cc. A. Livingston, #37, suspended 4 days, effective 7-19-69,
for violation of the Rules and Regulations of the Department.
Motion by Mr. Summers, seconded by Mr. Williamson, that the
diciplinary action taken by the Chief be approved. Motion carried.
Sick Leave Extensions were requested for the following:
H. D.. Smith, #11, 30 calendar days, 5-17-69 through 6-15-69.
J. H. Grant, Shop, 14 calendar days, 6-2-69 through 6-15-69.
R. S. Marbut, #23, 27 calendar days, 6-1-69 through 6-26-69.
H. T. Proctor, Signal, 3 calendar days, 6-9-69 through 6-11-69.
C. R. Hitchcock, #8, 90 calendar days, 6-12-69 through 9-9-69.
R. W. Pealor, #6, 25 calendar days, 6-17-69 through 7-11-69.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers, that these
extensions be approved. Motion carried.
a
Min. of Bd. F.M.Mtg.
July 28, 1969
Page #3
The Chairman informed the Board that the following promotions were
to be made:
1 Deputy Chief
1 Battalion Chief
1 Captain
2 Lieutenants
2 Fire Investigators I
The Chairman asked Chief Williams for his recommendations:
Chief Williams recommended Battalion Chief A. P. Black, top man on the
eligible list as certified by the Personnel Board, to be promoted to
Deputy Chief effective 7-17-69,
Motion by Mr. Summers, seconded by Mr. Williamson, that Battalion
Chief A. P. Black be promoted to Deputy Chief effective 7-17-69.
FOR: Summer, Williamson, Knight.
Chief Williams recommended Captain J. R. Pittman, top man on the
eligible list as certified by the Personnel Board, to be promoted
to Battalion Chief effective 7-17-69.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers, that Captain
J. R. Pittman be promoted to Battalion Chief effective 7-17-69.
FOR: Williamson, Summers, Knight.
Chief Williams recommended Lieutenant P. W. Mauldin, top man on
the eligible list as certified by the Personnel Board, to be
promoted to Captain effective 7-17-69.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers, that Lieutenant
P. W. Mauldin be promoted to Captain effective 7-17-69,
FOR: Williamson, Summers, Knight.
Chief Williams recommended Fire Apparatus Operator L. L. Chapman,
certified by the Personnel Board, to be promoted to Lieutenant
(Aide), effective 7-17-69.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers, that Fire
Apparatus Operator L. L. Chapman be promoted to Lieutenant (Aide)
effective 7-17-69.
FOR: Williamson, Summers, Knight.
Min of Bd. F.M.Mtg.
July 28, 1969
Page #4
—
Chief Williams recommended R. T. White, top man on the eligible
list as certified by the Personnel Board, to be promoted to
Lieutenant effective 7-17-69,
Motion by Mr. Summers, seconded by Mr. Williamson, that R. T.
White be promoted to Lieutenant effective 7-17-69.
FOR: Summers, Williamson, Knight.
Chief Williams recommended Fire Apparatus Operator J. G. Hill,
top man on the eligible list as certified by the Personnel Board,
to be promoted to Fire Investigator I, effective 6-2-69.
“Motion by Mr. Summers, seconded by Mr. Williamson, that Fire
Apparatus Operator J. G. Hill be promoted to Fire Investigator I
effective 6-2-69.
FOR: Summers, Williamson, Knight.
Chief Williams recommended S. A. Moss, top man on the eligible list
as certified by the Personnel Board, to be promoted to Fire
Investigator I, effective 6-11-69.
Motion by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Summers, that S. A. Moss
be promoted to Fire Investigator I, effective 6-11-69.
FOR: Williamson, Summers, Knight.
Chief Williams showed a draft of the proposed new Rule Book
for the Department to the Board and explained that it was to
be refined and prepared for presentation to each Board Member
for study after which time they will be requested to adopt it.
Chief Williams explained that copies of rule books from some
of the most progressive cities had been researched and that
this proposed rule book would be up-to-date and comprehensive.
Captain C. H. Ellis, and Captain P. E. Johnson appeared before
the Board representing Local 134, IAFF, and presented a resolution
requesting restoration of seniority rights. (A copy of this
resolution is attached).
Captain Ellis pointed out the fact that one of the primary
objectives of Local 134 was seniority and urged favorable
consideration of their resolution. He further stated that
a survey he had made indicated that the morale was very good
at the present time and restoration of seniority would increase
the good morale and more solidify the ranks and team spirit
within the Department,
Min. of Bd. F.M.Mtg.
July 28, 1969
Page #5
Mr. Knight thanked Captain Ellis for his appearance before
the Board and assured him that the resolution would be given
very careful consideration.
Meeting Adjourned.