Meet and confer 5-28-26

The City of San Angelo held a meet and confer session on May 28, 2026, focusing primarily on discussions related to a compensation study and budget planning for 2027. Key procurement-related topics included reviewing benchmark cities for salary comparisons and clarifying modeling priorities for the compensation study to inform budget decisions. The group also discussed the budget timeline, aiming to have solid budget numbers by mid to late June to prepare for the August council budget workshop. Additionally, the meeting addressed potential amendments to ground rules for introducing new bargaining items, setting a July 15 deadline for new financially impactful proposals unless mutually agreed otherwise. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to proposing a voluntary wellness and physical fitness program for police officers, including considerations for program administration, incentives, and equipment needs, which could impact future budget allocations. The committee planned to continue discussions in a follow-up meeting scheduled for June 23, 2026.