02-21-2023 POLM
Hutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on Tuesday February 21, 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 February 21 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 February 6 annual 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 on the Hospital Security Officer hiring process. Chief Gifferson
asked the Commission to consider certifying the eligibility roster for Hospital Security. Chairperson Beilke made a
motion to certify the eligibility roster seconded by Commissioner Cheney. The motion carried unanimously.
Chief Gifferson provided the Commission with an update on the Part-time Police Officer hiring process. Chief Gifferson
asked the Commission to consider certifying the eligibility roster for Part-time Police Officer. Commissioner Pearson
made a motion to certify the eligibility roster seconded by Chairperson Beilke. The motion carried unanimously.
Union Update:
Patrol has reached a mediation agreement.
Adjourn: Commissioner Pearson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cheney to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried unanimously. Time of adjournment 4:51pm.
Next meeting is Tuesday March 21, 2023 at 4:45 pm.
Kim Pearson, Police Commission Secretary