Civil Service Commission Minutes - 05/20/2026 M' ,y
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MINUTES OF THE FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS'
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
M1v 20, 2026
Present:
Jim Heiman, Chair Commission Members
John Buckley
Julia Vasquez, First Assistant City Attorney City Administration Staff
Mitch Bates, Interim Police Chief
Guy Gilmore, Deputy Police Chief
Bryan Tressler, Deputy Fire Chief
Brian Lester, Assistant Director of HR ti
Kenneth Engledow, HR Generalist
Gregory Tumey, Fire Lieutenant
1. Call to Order
Chairman Jim Heiman called the meeting to order at 10:02 AM
2. Approval of Minutes of Prior Meetings, February 5, 2026
Jim Heiman moved to approve the prior meeting minutes, seconded by John Buckley. The
motion carried 2-0.
3. Review Appeals of the Fire Department Fire Captain's Exam administered on April
27, 2026. Pursuant to Section 143.034 of the Texas Local Government Code and
Related Civil Service Commission Rules.
a. Question 99
Gregory Tumey spoke to this appeal.
John Buckley moved to throw out the question, seconded by Jim Heiman. The
motion carried 2-0.
b. Question 100
Gregory Tumey spoke to this appeal.
John Buckley moved to throw out the question, seconded by Jim Heiman. The
motion carried 2-0.
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4. Report from Fire Chief
Deputy Fire Chief Bran Tresslcr provided an update on the Fire Academy, the FMT
program, current deployments, and Wildfire Class. Deputy Chief Tresslcr informed the
Commission that the department was now fully staffed. Deputy Chief Tresslcr also
informed the Commission that a new Medical Director for EMS was appointed.
S. Report from Police Chief
Interim Police Chief Mitch Bates provided an update on the current Police Academy and
the recruitment for a permanent Police Chief. Chairman Jim Heiman requested an update
on the Homeless Resource Officer program. Interim Chief Bates provided an update on
Officer Eric Goode's performance in the new role.
6, Adjourn
Chairman Heiman adjourned the meeting at 10:18 AM.
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Jiu Peter Heiman, Chairman