01-21-2020 POLM
Hutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on Tuesday January 21, 2020 at the Hutchinson Police Station.
Present at the meeting were Chairperson Todd Brandel, Commissioner Matt Beilke and Chief Tom Gifferson.
Call the Meeting to Order:
Chairperson Brandel called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.
Approval of Agenda:
Chairperson Brandel asked if there were any changes to the January agenda. Commissioner Beilke 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 December 2019 meeting.
Commissioner Beilke made a motion to accept the minutes as written, seconded by Chairperson Brandel. The
motion carried unanimously.
Staffing Issues:
Chief Gifferson updated the commission on the status of Officer Greg Nadeau.
Chief Gifferson updated the commission on the hiring progress for part–time Hospital Security Officer.
Chief Gifferson updated the commission on the progress of full-time police officer, Taylor Fenrich.
Chief Gifferson updated the commission on the progress of the Communication Specialist hiring process.
Commission Rules Review:
This item was tabled.
Union Update:
Chief Gifferson informed the Commission that the City is currently in labor negotiations with Minnesota Public
Employees Association.
Items from the Floor:
None
Adjourn: Commissioner Beilke made a motion, seconded by Chairperson Brandel to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried unanimously. Time of adjournment 5:06pm.
Next meeting is Monday February 3, 2019 at 5:00 pm.
Police Commission Secretary