12-20-2022 POLM
Hutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on Tuesday December 20, 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 December 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 November, 2022 meeting. Commissioner
Cheney made a motion to accept the minutes as written, seconded by Commissioner Pearson. The motion carried
unanimously.
Rules and Regs:
Chief Gifferson informed the Commission of the upcoming Annual Business meeting that would take place on February
6, 2023.
Staffing Issues:
Chief Gifferson briefed the Commission on the Hospital Security Hiring process. Chief Gifferson informed the
Commission that Officer McCormick was out of field training and performing on his own. Chief Gifferson informed the
Commission there were three officers on administrative leave.
Union Update:
Adjourn: Commissioner Pearson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cheney to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried unanimously. Time of adjournment 5:00pm
Next meeting is Tuesday January 17, 2023 at 4:45 pm.
Kim Pearson, Police Commission Secretary