The Alpine City Council voted 4–1 on Nov. 12 to appoint Kirk Kauffman as the city’s next chief of police following executive-session deliberations. Council members returned to open session at 10:01 p.m. and approved the city manager’s recommendation by roll call.

Council members moved and seconded the motion to approve the appointment; the council recorded the outcome as four votes in favor and one opposed. The council did not place additional public conditions on the appointment during the open session.

The vote followed executive-session discussion conducted under Texas Government Code sections 551.071 (consultation with attorney), 551.072 (real‑property deliberation) and 551.074 (personnel). The mayor stated that select staff would remain available for questions during the executive session, and the official action occurred after reopening the meeting.

City officials congratulated Kauffman after the vote. The council adjourned at 10:02 p.m. after completing the appointment. The transcript did not specify an effective start date or additional terms for the appointment; those details were not stated on the record and are not reported here.