HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-02-03 MinutesMINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE FIREMEN'S
PENSION AND RELIEF FUND
February 3, 1975
The regular monthly meeting of the Firemen's Pension and Relief Board was
held February 3, 1975 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Manager's Office.
Present: Pat Tobin, Treasurer, Darlene Westbrook, Secretary; Charles
McWhorter, Fire Chief; and Board Members Larry Poage, Donald
Miller, Ronald McArthur, and N. D. McChristian.
Absent: Donald'L. Grimes, Chairman
In the absence of the Chairman, Fire Chief Charles McWhorter called the
meeting to order and asked if there be any amendments to the minutes of
the January 6, 1975 regular meeting and the minutes of the January 16, 1975
reconvened meeting. There being no amendments necessary, Larry Poage,
seconded by Ronald McArthur, motioned that the minutes be approved as
submitted. In voice vote of the Board, the motion passed unanimously.
Larry Poage then motioned that the February pension list be approved
and Donald Miller seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously
in voice vote of the Board.
Chief McWhorter then presented a twenty-year certificate of service for
part -paid fireman Paul Blackard which all members of the Board signed.
Chief McWhorter reminded the members that firemenrd had voted in 1969
to accept three years of service that Mr. Blackard had accumulated in
Mansfield, Arkansas and that the certificate would entitle Mr. Blackard
to retire when he chose to do so. (NOTE: See attachment to these minutes)
The resignation of William Gary Burson was announced by Chief McWhorter
effective February 13, 1975. He stated that Mr Burson would like to
withdraw his donations to the pension fund. Larry Poage :motioned that
Mr. Burson's contributions be refunded and Ronald McArthur seconded the
motion. In voice vote of the Board the motion passed unanimously.
The Board then discussed the status of Captain Orville Stout..; Chief
McWhorter announced that he had received a statement signed by Dr.
Preston Hathcock that Mr. Stout was totally disabled for his present job.
Mr. Stout had not formally decided to resign from the force and Chief
McWhorter asked the Board if it would favor taking action to place Mr.
Stout on disability. During discussion, Chief McWhorter stated that,
since a doctor's statement had been received, the city would be
assuming liability for Mr. Stout if he was allowed to remain on the
force.
Larry Poage motioned to place Mr. Stout on disability and felt the action
would be in the best interest of the city and Mr. Stout. The Board
members stated that they did not want to force Mr. Stout off of the
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force and that any action they took should be to Mr. Stout's benefit.
They also discussed the fact that, if Mr. Stout were retained on the
force, his physical condition could hamper his performance on the job
and would place liability upon the city.
Chief McWhorter stated that Mr. Stout would be able to return to the
force upon written statement from his doctor stating that he was
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RonalduMcArthur•seconded the motion to place Mr. Stout on disability
and in voice vote of the Board the motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business for the Board's consideration, Don
Miller, seconded by N. D. McChristian, motioned that the meeting be
adjourned. The motion was unanimously approved by the Board and
Mr McWhorter adjourned the meeting.
ATTEST:
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Darlene Westbrook, Secretary
APPROVED:
D'oriald L. Grimes, Chairman
ROY CROSS, Mayor
•tLDERMEN
Cecil Armstrong
Herman Dedmoa
Carl Condry
Cleo Hocott
Wayne Oardonhlre
Incorporated Town of Mansfield
ARKANSAS
May 31 1963
City Clerk
Fayetteville, Ark
Dear Sir:
Our records indicate
active member of the
from December 6 1954
O. H. ALLEN, Recorder
that Mr Paul Blackard was an
Mansfield Volunteer Fire Department
to August 14th 1958.
Yo rs ery truly
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.Allen, Recorder