Civil Service Commission Minutes - 03/09/2023 MINUTFS OF THE FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS'
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
MARCH 9, 2023
Present:
Jim I leiman. Chair Commission Members
Laura Fidelie
John Buckley
Christi Klyn. Civil Service Director ti City. Administration..Staff
Julia Vasquez, First Assistant City Attorney ti
Manuel Borrego. Police Chief §
Guy Gilmore. Deputy Police Chief ti
Scott Vaughn, Deputy Police Chief
Kenneth Prillaman, Fire Chief
Donald Hughes, Deputy Fire Chief 5
Holly Morgan, HR Generalist
I. Call to Order
Chairman Heiman called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes (1/18/23)
John Buckley moved for approval. Seconded by Laura Fidelie. the motion carried 3-0.
3. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 143.035 (g), canvassing of votes to
determine results of election held on February 20-21, 2023 for proposed alternate
promotion system for the Wichita Falls Police Department.
The vote has taken place and Commissioner Heiman reads the Order of the City of Wichita
Falls Firefighters and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission considering the adoption
of a revised alternate promotional system in accordance with Section 143.035 of the Texas
Local Government Code. The system passed and is ratified and in full force and effect.
Laura Fidelie moved for approval. Seconded bN John Buckley. the motion carried 3-0.
4. Review and Approval of Amendments to the City of Wichita Falls Police Officers'
cause for rejection of applicants for police officer classification as outlined in the
Local Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Section 143.024 "Entrance
Examination Notice" item 1.11.
Commissioner Heiman reads as presented and notes there is one slight change on page 24.
Director Christi Klyn outlines that it states the applicant who do not pass the chick
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re inters iew are ineligible to apply for a period of two years. Chief Borrego asked to change
that ineligibility to the next hiring process.
Laura Fidelie moved for approval. Seconded by John Buckley, the motion carried 3-0.
5. Report from Fire Chief
Chief Prillaman states that Academy will begin Monday with ten recruits, including a
returning member and two that have already completed a portion of training and will be
able to move into the stations much earlier. He states on a personal note, he has tendered
his intent to retire and will be leaving the end of this month. He shares his appreciation of
their support and participation. Commissioner Heiman wishes him well in retirement.
6. Report from Police Chief
Chief Borrego thanks the commission for their time and being in attendance. Thanks the
officers that participated in the promotional revamp. Thanks HR for the hours worked and
Legal for their time as well. Thanks the commission for passing the change to the interview
process. Updates on the current academy process. Have nine in process to start. Touches
on the lateral hiring process.
Commissioner Heiman thanks all the officers involved in the presentation process for
explaining things well and allowing them to understand the process better.
7. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 3:09 p.m.
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J' Peter Heiman, Chairman