Baton Rouge Metropolitan Civil Service / Fire Police Civil Service Board Regular Meeting - October 26, 2026

The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Civil Service Board held its regular meeting on October 26, 2026, with a quorum present (Members: Joshua New Hill, Michael Lemming, Brantley Riggs, Todd Sterling, and A. Winbeira). The board unanimously approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and personnel actions, as well as calling for examinations. A consolidated review and acceptance of test scores was conducted for several Fire and Police Department positions. The board also received an update on securing new office accommodations.

Consent Calendar

• The meeting agenda was approved (Motion by the Chair, seconded by Mr. Sterling).
• Minutes from the September 28, 2026 meeting were approved (Motion by the Chair, seconded by Mr. Lemming).
• Personal action forms for the Baton Rouge Fire Department and Police Department were approved.
• Examinations were called for the position of Fire Safety Officer (Motion by Mr. Ricks, seconded by Mr. Lemming).
• Examinations were called for the position of Police Lieutenant (Motion by Mr. Ricks, seconded by Mr. Lemming).

Discussion Items

Agenda Items 8 & 9: Consolidated Test Score Review

• The board reviewed test results for multiple roles across the Fire and Police Departments. These items were consolidated into a single motion.
• Fire Investigator: 1 passed, 2 did not pass, 2 did not show.
• Police Criminal Information Specialist 1: 5 passed, 0 did not pass, 7 did not show.
• Criminal Intelligence Analyst: 5 passed, 0 did not pass, 8 did not show.
• Medical Training Officer: 1 passed, 0 did not pass, 1 did not show.
• Fire Inspector 2: 1 passed, 0 did not pass, 0 did not show.
• Hazardous Materials Officer: 3 passed, 2 did not pass, 1 did not show.
• Fire Apparatus Technician: 1 passed, 2 did not pass, 1 did not show.
• Police Cadet: 0 passed, 2 did not pass, 0 did not show.

Agenda Item 10: Report on Board Operations Accommodations

• Ms. Harris reported that she and Chairman Newville toured a potential new facility. The planned space will include a lobby, offices, and a secure file room. The board will share a building with the Police Department, but a partition with key card access will secure the board's files.
• Mr. Ricks inquired about the size and amenities. The space consists of two offices, a file room, restrooms, and a waiting area. It lacks a dedicated conference room, meaning board meetings would likely require use of a separate communal space.
• The preliminary timeline for the move is late winter, targeting February or March 2027.

Key Outcomes

• Test Scores Accepted: A motion to accept the consolidated test scores from Agenda Items 8 and 9 was made by Mr. Lemming, seconded by Mr. Ricks. The motion carried without objection.
• Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned (Motion by the Chair, seconded by Mr. Sterling).