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Bertram accepts Police Chief Dwayne Kyle's resignation; appoints Jason Brantley as interim chief

City Council of Bertram, Texas · March 12, 2025
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Summary

Council accepted Chief Dwayne Kyle's resignation and appointed Officer Jason Brantley as interim police chief, agreeing to keep Brantley at his current hourly rate plus a $1,000 stipend per pay period while the council conducts a search.

The City Council accepted the resignation of Police Chief Dwayne Kyle and appointed Officer Jason Brantley as interim police chief while the city conducts a chief search. Chief Kyle offered brief remarks thanking council and staff; council expressed appreciation and accepted his letter by motion.

Staff said they had met with Officer Jason Brantley and recommended appointing him on an interim basis at his current hourly rate plus a $1,000 stipend per pay period. "My recommendation is to appoint Jason Brantley as the interim police chief for the City of Bertram Police Department," staff said. Council moved to approve the interim appointment and stipend; the motion carried. Two personnel items were deferred to closed session.