04-18-2023 POLM
Hutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on Tuesday April 18, 2023 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 April 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 March 21 meeting. Commissioner Cheney
made a motion to accept the minutes as written, seconded by Commissioner Pearson. The motion carried
unanimously.
Rules and Regs:
Staffing Issues:
Chief Gifferson provided the Commission with an update of the Hospital Security hiring process. Chief Gifferson asked
the Commission to consider providing certification to the updated eligibility roster. Chairperson Beilke made a motion
to certify the updated roster, seconded by Commissioner Pearson. Motion passed unanimously.
Chief Gifferson provided the Commission with an update of the Part-time Police Officer hiring process.
Union Update:
Chief Gifferson informed the Commission regarding the recently approved Sergeants contract.
Adjourn: Commissioner Cheney made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Pearson to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried unanimously. Time of adjournment 4:52 pm.
Next meeting is Tuesday May 16, 2023 at 4:45 pm.
Kim Pearson, Police Commission Secretary