08-20-2019 POLM
Hutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on Tuesday August 20, 2019 at the Hutchinson Police Station.
Present at the meeting were Commissioner Todd Brandel, Commissioner Kim Pearson and Chief Tom Gifferson.
Call the Meeting to Order:
Chairperson Brandel called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Approval of Agenda:
Chairperson Brandel asked if there were any changes to the August agenda. Commissioner Pearson made a motion
to accept the agenda as written, seconded by Chairperson Brandel. The motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes:
Chairperson Brandel asked the Commission to approve the minutes from the June 2109 meeting. Commissioner
Pearson made a motion to accept the minutes as written, seconded by Chairperson Brandel. The motion carried
unanimously.
Staffing Issues:
Chief Gifferson informed the commission Officers Jose Villareal and Madisen Douvier are both progressing nicely in
field training.
Chief Gifferson updated the commission on the status of Officer Greg Nadeau.
Chief Gifferson updated the commission on the status of the Hospital Security hiring process.
Chief Gifferson updated the commission on the progress of the full-time police officer position. Chief Gifferson
reported having 27 original applicants for the position and 13 will sit for the first interview.
Union Update:
No update at this time.
Items from the Floor:
None
Adjourn: Commissioner Pearson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Brandel to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously. Time of adjournment 5:10 pm.
Next meeting is Tuesday September 17, 2019 at 5:00 pm.
Police Commission Secretary