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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-75-112)-12/16/1975 CITY OF COLLEYVILLE RESOLUTION NO. R-75-ll2 A RESOLUTION REGARDING CITY OF COLLEYVILLE'S PAR TICIPA TION IN TARRANT COUNTY'S APPLICA TION TO HUD. WHEREAS, the 93rd Session of the Congress passed and the President of the United States signed into law, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 for the specific purpose of developing viable communities, and WHEREAS, Tarrant County has been designated as an "URBAN COUNTY" by the Department of Housing and Urban Development entitled to a formula share of program funds provided said county has a combined population of 200,000 persons in its unincorporated areas and its included units of general local governments with which it has entered into cooperative agreement and further , THA T, Article III, Section 64 of the Texas Constitution authorizes Texas counties to enter into cooperative agreements with local governments for essential community development and housing assistance activities; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Colleyville, Texas, that the City Council supports the application of Tarrant County for funding of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. To this end: 1) The City of Colleyville, Texas asks that its population be included with that of Tarrant County, Texas, for all of fiscal year 1976. 2) Authorizes Tarrant County to cooperate with the City of Colleyville in undertaking essential community development and housing assistance activities, specifically urban renewal and publicly assisted housing if these activities are specified in the application, and all other activities listed as "Co,mmunity Development Program Activities Eligible for Assistance" under Public Law 93-383 The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title 1, Section lOS, and listed as l'Eligible Activities" under the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 24, Chapter V, Part 570 as amended, "Community Development Block Grants "; 3) Authorizes the Mayor of Colleyville, Texas to sign such additional forms as requested by the Department of Housing City of C olleyville Resolution No. R -75-ll2 Page 2 and Urban Development pursuant to the purposes of this resolution. PASSED AND ADOPTED this l6th day of December, 1975, by the City Council of The City of Colleyville, Texas. ELSIE MARIE LONG SECRETARY-TREASURER /L~ CITY OF COLLEYVILLE RESOLUTION NO. R-75-113 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS: That the attached copy of the Colleyville Fire Depart- ment By-Laws be adopted as pres ented. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately from and after its pas sage. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 6th day of January, -- 1976. ATTEST: ~~. c_.~ -~~ - ELSIE MARIE LONG City Secretary-Treasurer CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE COLLEYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT Name and Objective This association shall be known as the Colleyville Fire Department. It's purpose shall be to protect life, property, and welfare of the City of Colleyville. Pledge We, the members of the Colleyville Fire Department, having associated ourselves together as a Fire Departmentjin the City of Colleyville, Tarrant County, State of Texas, pledge ourselves to support the Laws and Regulations of the Said Department, and to respect and obey the Qfficers when on duty. That we furthermore pledge ourselves to sustain our officers in the discharge of their duties, and to uphold the following Constitution and By-Laws: Oath I, , do hereby solemnly swear to uphold the constitution, ground rules and by-laws of the Colleyville Fire Department and to obey all orders from proper authority. So help me God. I ARTICLE I. ORGANIZATION Section 1. Line Officers The line officers of the Department shall consist of a Chief, First Chief, Rescue Chief, First Captain, First Lieutenant, and additional officers as deemed necessary by the Chief. Section 2. Association Officers The association officers shall consist of President, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, Ways and Means, and Chaplin. Section 3. Training Instructor The Department shall have not less than one Training Instructor. Section 4. Squads The Department shall consist of not less than three Line. Squads, if manpower if available and one (I) Rescue Squad. Section 5. Senior Firefighter A person meeting all the requirements of the constitution and by-laws of the Colleyville Fire Department. Section 6. Junior Firemen This department shall provide for a Junior Fire Department. 2 Section 7. Mascot This Department shall provide for a mascot. ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Applicants Applicants for a Senior Fireman's Commission must be eighteen (18) years of age, live within the oorporated limits of the City of Colleyville; or be granted a special exception by the membership of the Department at a regular business meeting, be of good moral character, and be in good health. Section 2. Application A. Applicant must fill out a standard Application Form attached hereto. B. Must consent to a medical examination if deemed necessary by the Chief. C. Must accept the Oath of the Department. Section 3. Probation There will be a ninety (90) day probation period. A. During this period, he must attend all regular meetings unless excused by the Chief. B. He must be fully equipped with proper protective gear before he is aLlowed to assist in emergency service. C. He must have a valid driver's license. D. ;He.shall not have voting rights until he becomes a regular member. 3 Section 4. Acceptance A. At the end of ninety (90) days, the Chief shall report to the Department at a regular business meeting as to the applicant's ability and desire to become a regular member. B. All voting for applicants will be by secret ballot. Section 5. Cause for Rejection No application shall be considered if the applicant stands discharged from any fire department without an honorable dismissal two (2) years prior to the application date unless investigation deems otherwise. Section 6. Exempt Members Any member may be exempted under any of the following provisions. A. They have reached the age of fifty-five (55) years. B. Rendered fifteen (15) years of service. C. Become inactive due to health. D. They shall have the privileges of an active member. Section 7. Discipline of a Member A. Dismissal of a member shall be by secret ballot. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the membership at a regular business or special-called meeting shall be required for dismissal of a member and any complaint will be re- ported in writing to the Chief and presented by the Chief to the membership for action. Grounds for dis- missal shall be as follows: 1. Absence for four (4) consecutive meetings without proper cause. After a member misses two (2) consecutive meetings without proper cause, the secretary will notify the member. 4 2. Actions that may cause severe injury or damage to persons or property. 3. Failure to comply with constitution and by-laws of Co11eyvi11e Fire Department. 4. Acts or actions unbecoming a member of the Co11eyvi11e Fire Department. B. Reprimand and dismissal 1. A letter of reprimand or dismissal will be written bo any member by the secretary at the direction of the membership nor any abuse of the rules. 2. Any member dismissed from the department will be required to turn in all fire department equipment immediately. ARTICLE III. ELECTIONS AND VOTING PROCEDURES Section 1. Quorum A meeting quorum shall consist of 50% of the active members on the current roll of the Co11eyvi11e Fire Department. A. An active member is described as a senior fire fighter not on leave or absence, suspension, or probation. B. A two-thirds (2/3) majority of the active members present shall be required to approve any business. Section 2. Election A. Line and association officers 1. Nominations and elections are to be held during the month of February of each year, with officers to take office immediately. (a) Line officers to be elected first and will con- sist of: Chief, First Chief, Rescue Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, and other officers as deemed necessary. The Chief will be confirmed by City Council. (b) Association officers will be: President, Vice- President, Secretary-Treasurer, Ways and Means, and Chaplain. 5 (c) Mascot election. B. A special election will be held at the next business meeting to fill any vacancy created. C. A re-call election may be conducted on any officer or office. ARTICLE IV. DUTIES OF OFFICERS Section 1. Chief A. It shall be the duty of the Chief to attend or direct all Fire Department business. B. He shall set down all operational ground rules. 1. All ground rules will be issued to all Fire Depart- ment personnel in writing. 2. Any and all changes in ground rules will be issued to all Fire Department personnel in writing. C. It shall be the duty of the Chief to impartially enforce the constitution, by-laws and ground rules. D. The Chief shall hold an Officer's Meeting not less than once every three (3) months. E. The Chief shall oversee preparation of a budget, present it to the membership for approval, and after approval submit same to Mayor. Section 2. First Chief A. It shall be the duty of First Chief to perform the duties of the Chief in the absence of the Chief. B. He shall take command at fires under the direction of the Chief. C. He shall see' that all Junior Line Officers perform duties assigned to them. Section 3. Rescue Chief It is the duty of the Rescue Chief to take command at all rescues as set forth by the Rescue By-Laws. Section 4. First Captain A. It shall be the duty of the First Captain to assume command in the absence of the Chief and/or First Chief. 6 B. The First Captain will be responsible for all Fire Department Training. C. The First Captain will appoint the Training Instructor. D. First Captain will post a current training schedule and keep appropriate training records. E. The First Captain will be responsible for assigning fire line squads. Section 5. Second Captain It will be the duty of the Second Captain to assist the First Captain. Section 6. First Lieutenant A. It shall be the duty of the First Lieutenant to assume the duties of the Captains in their absence. B. He will be responsible for maintenance on all Fire Vehicles and Fire Fighting equipment. C. First Lieutenant will appoint a Maintenance Chief and/or Property Officer as he deems necessary. Section 7. Second and Third Lieutenants It shall be the duties of the Second and Third Lieutenant to assist the First Lieutenant in his duties. ARTICLE V. ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Section 1. , . President A. It shall be the duty of the President to preside over all business meetings. B. He shall have the power to call a special business meeting when he deems necessary. Section 2. Vice-President It shall be the duty of the Vice-President to preside over all business meetings in the absence of the President. Section 3. Secretary-Treasurer A. It will be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer to keep 7 the minutes of all business meetings. B. It shall be his duty to keep financial records of Special Donations account. Section 4. Ways and Means It shall be his duty to promote the Fire Department in money making projects and public relations. Section 5. Chaplain It shall be his duty to give spiritual guidance to the members of the Fire Department. Section 6. Mascot It shall be the mascot duty to participate in parades, public functions related to department, attend banquet etc. ARTICLE VI. TRAINING INSTRUCTOR The duties of the Training Instructor are to provide both indoor and outdoor departmental training as directed by the Captain. ARTICLE VII. SQUADS Section l. Fire Line Squads A. One; Junior Officer will be assigned to each squad. B. Each Squad shall consist of a adequate number of firefighbers. 8 Section 2. Rescue Squad The Rescue Squad will comply with the Rescue By-Laws. ARTICLE VIII. JUNIOR FIREMEN Section 1. Age Limit A. The age of Junior Firemen shall be not less than fourteen (14) and not more than eighteen (18) years of age. B. After reaching the age of eighteen (18) and if in good standing a Junior Fireman shall be voted on by the membership to become a regular Senior Fireman without serving a probation period. Section 2. Duties of Junior Firemen A. The Junior Firemen will train with Fire Department personnel. B. A Junior Fireman may assist any and all Firemen in their duties at the discretion of the Officer In-Charge after reporting to the Officer In-Charge. C. At no time may a Junior Fireman enter a burning structure. D. At no time may a Junior Fireman ride in or on any emergency vehicle on any Code-3 run. E. The Junior Firemen will elect their own officers. F. Junior Firemen will report to the Association their recommendations on any new applicants for the Junior Fire Department. G. Junior Firemen will elect an advisor from the Association. ARTICLE IX. SPECIAL DONATIONS A. All money donated to the Fire Department and all money earned in the name of the Fire Department shall be turned over to the City Secretary for deposit to to the city account. 9 B. A separate ledger under the Fire Department budget will be maintained for all such receipts and it shall be titled "Special Donations." C. All disbursements from this account will be by the City, but only at ~e direction of the Fire Department Association as approved in the Association minutes. D. All purchases by the Special Donation money will remain the property of the Department unless voted on by the membership. E. Any purchase out of Special Donations money for a specific use will be used as such until voted on by membership and shall be so stated in the minutes of the meeting. 10 APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP COLLEYVILLE (VOLUNTEER) FIRE DEPAR TMENT Notice to Applicant: Please be sure to read and understand each and every question before you answer. Each application will be thoroughly checked by the membership committee. At times, large sums of money, valuable property and lives will be in your hands, therefore, only those persons who are trustworthy may be accepted into the Fire Department. If your application makes any false statements or conceals any pertinent facts, you are subject to immediate and automatic expulsion from the Department. Being a firefighter requires a great sacrifice of your time. You may lose sleep, miss meals, etc. because of some type of emergency. You will be required to fight fires, prevent fires, perform rescue of per sons and property, clean up debris from accidents, hunt for mis sing persons, clean the Department and fire equipment, plus many other tasks. This is not an easy job. Be certain that you are willing to make this sacrifice before you complete the application. TO MEMBERS OF THE COLLEYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT: Gentlemen: I hereby make application to become a member of your honorable organization. I (AM) (AM NOT) a resident of the CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, Texas, residing within the corporate limits of said City. I am years of age; my occupation is I am of good moral habits, of sound mind and body and am not afflicated with any mental or physical impairment that may prohibit my active Fire Department participation. If elected, I promise to attend all regular meetings, drills, parades, washings, fires, etc., unless through circumstances over which I have no control, I am prevented from doing so. I will not use my name, or allow my name to be used in conjunction with the Colleyville Fire Department to make any personal gain, openly or privately. I will not become a political candidate, or openly support a political candidate for City office without first resigning from the Colleyville Fire Department. I also understand that I can be immediately dismissed from the Colleyville Fire Depart- ment, without the right to appeal, for violating any rule of the Department or making any false statement on this or any other application I may execute concern- ing the Department. I furthermore promise to hold myself duty bound to obey all orders coming from proper authority, and at the end of my probation period I will be sworn into the Colleyville Fire Department. In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand this day of , 197 (A PPLICANT) ENDORSED BY TWO MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING: --------------------------- (APPLICANT'S HOME ADDRESS) (APPLICANT'S HOME PHONE NO. ) Date presented to Membership: (APPLICANT'S BUSINESS PHONE NO. ) Date accepted as SENIOR FIREFIGHTER: EQUIPMENT ISSUED: DATE October 4, 1977 TO Co11eyvi11e City Council FROM Co11eyvi11e Fire Fighters Association SUBJECT Changes TO Association By-Laws We the members of the Co11eyvi11e Fire Fighters Association offer for your consideration these changes to our By-Laws. 1) A quorum will be made up of a minimum of eight senior fire fighters. 2) The fire chief is granted the authority to suspend any member of the fire dept. on just cause, pending further investigation, ~~unti1 final action can be taken by the fire fighters association. This action was voted on and passed October 2, 1977 at the regular business meeting. iJ~'=~ PRESIDENT COLLEYVILLE FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION P. O. BOX 185 COLlEYVILLf, TEXAS 76034 (817) 281-4044