10-18-2022 POLM
Hutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on Tuesday October 18, 2022 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 4:45 pm.
Approval of Agenda:
Chairperson Beilke asked if there were any changes to the September agenda. Commissioner Pearson made a motion
to accept the agenda as written, seconded by Commissioner Cheney. The motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes:
Chairperson Beilke asked the Commission to approve the minutes from the September, 2022 meeting. Commissioner
Cheney made a motion to accept the minutes as written, seconded by Commissioner Pearson. The motion carried
unanimously.
Staffing Issues: Chief Gifferson briefed the Commission on the status of the Hospital Security hiring process. Chief
Gifferson informed the Commission that Hospital Security Officer Joel Brinkman was selected to backfill the CSO
position left vacant by Bob Loehrer’s retirement. Chief Gifferson briefed the Commission on Officer McCormick’s
progress with field training.
Rules and Regs:
Union Update:
Adjourn: Chairperson Beilke made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Pearson to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried unanimously. Time of adjournment 4:50 pm
Next meeting is Tuesday October 18, 2022 at 4:45 pm.
Kim Pearson, Police Commission Secretary