10-21-2024 POLM
Hutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a special meeting on Monday October 21, 2024, at the Hutchinson Police
Station. Present at the meeting were, Chairperson Matt Beilke, Commissioner Kim Pearson, Commissioner Liz
Cheney, and Chief Tom Gifferson.
Call the Meeting to Order:
Chairperson Matt Beilke called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm.
Approval of Agenda:
Chairperson Beilke asked if there were any changes to the October 21 agenda. Chairperson Beilke made a motion to
approve the agenda, seconded by Commissioner Cheney. The motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes:
Chairperson Beilke asked the Commission to approve the minutes from the August meeting. Commissioner Cheney
made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Chairperson Beilke. The motion carried unanimously.
Staffing Issues:
Chief Gifferson updated the Commission on the progress of Police Officer Brandon Lietzau.
Chief Gifferson updated the Commission on the police officer hiring process and informed the Commission that no
applications had been received during the application timeframe.
Chief Gifferson informed the Commission of an Internal Investigation.
Rules and Regs:
Chief Gifferson asked the Commission to approve or deny the opening of another police officer process in which the
application time would be open until filled. Chairperson Beilke made a motion to approve the request, seconded by
Commissioner Cheney. The motion passed unanimously.
Items from the floor:
Union Update:
Adjourn: Chairperson Beilke made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cheney to adjourn the meeting. The motion
carried unanimously. Time of adjournment 4:50 pm.
The next meeting is Tuesday November 12, 2024 at 4:45pm.
Kim Pearson, Police Commission Secretary