07-21-2020 POLM
Hutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on Tuesday July 21, 2020 at the Hutchinson Police Station. Present
at the meeting were Chairperson Todd Brandel, Commissioner Kim Pearson, 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 July agenda. Commissioner Beilke made a motion to
accept the agenda as written, seconded by Commissioner Pearson. The motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes:
Chairperson Brandel asked the Commission to approve the minutes from the June 2020 meeting. Commissioner
Pearson made a motion to accept the minutes as written, seconded by Commissioner Beilke. The motion carried
unanimously.
Staffing Issues:
Chief Gifferson gave progress report regarding Communication Specialist Amber Cross.
Chief Gifferson gave progress report regarding Communication Specialist Tracey Bergum.
Chief Gifferson briefed the Commission regarding IA investigation. Not sustained.
Chief Gifferson updated Commission on Police Officer Hiring Process.
Union Update:
Chief Gifferson informed the Commission that the City Council had approved the contract and officers had voted to
accept.
Chief Gifferson informed the Commission that the sergeants had cast their ballots to decide on representation and they
had voted to unionize. No date for negotiations as of yet.
Items from the Floor:
None
Adjourn: Commissioner Beilke made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Pearson to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried unanimously. Time of adjournment 5:05pm.
Next meeting is Tuesday August 18, 2020 at 5:00 pm.
Matt Beilke, Police Commission Secretary