Meet & Confer 8-20-26

The City of San Angelo held a Meet & Confer session on August 20, 2026, primarily focused on police department compensation and physical fitness policy updates. Key procurement-related discussions centered on a proposed three-year pay plan to address the police department's salary competitiveness, with a total cost estimate ranging from approximately $1.1 million to $1.56 million including benefits. The plan includes unfreezing six police officer positions, with funding allocations discussed to support salary increases and sustain the pay plan. The parties debated salary benchmarks, cost of living adjustments, and the feasibility of multi-year agreements, ultimately recommending a two-year agreement with a guaranteed 2% market rate increase in the first year. Additionally, the meeting addressed funding for mandatory physical fitness testing, including cardiac stress tests for officers with five or more years of service, with discussions on how to fund and implement these health screenings. The group agreed to continue negotiations and finalize details in a follow-up meeting, with council awareness and budget approval required for all financial commitments.