Meet and Confer 6-23-26

The City of San Angelo held a Meet and Confer session on June 23, 2026, focusing primarily on labor agreement discussions related to the police department. Key procurement-related topics included the potential development and implementation of a physical fitness program for police officers, with considerations about voluntary versus mandatory participation and the establishment of a joint committee to set fitness standards. Additionally, the meeting addressed proposed amendments to probationary periods for officers requiring remedial training, emphasizing the need for clear evaluation metrics and consultation with department leadership. Another significant discussion involved pay plan adjustments for out-of-state lateral police officers with extensive experience, proposing a pay scale that reflects their qualifications despite licensing challenges with TCOLE. The parties agreed to prepare proposed contract language and reconvene in July to further discuss these items, including the pay plan and physical fitness program. No formal votes on procurement contracts were recorded, but motions to approve meeting minutes and schedule future meetings were passed.