01-16-2024 POLM
Hutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 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 January agenda. Commissioner Pearson made a motion
to approve the agenda, seconded by Commissioner Cheney. The motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes:
Chairperson Beilke asked the Commission to approve the minutes from the December meeting. Commissioner Cheney
made a motion to accept the minutes as written, seconded by Commissioner Pearson. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Rules and Regs: Chief Gifferson reminded the Commission of the need to hold the business meeting on the 5 of
February.
Staffing Issues:
Chief Gifferson provided an update on the policy project.
Chief Gifferson informed the Commission he had received and accepted the resignation of Officer Niki Cappelen.
Items from the floor:
Commissioner Cheney requested a different meeting schedule. The request was tabled until the February meeting.
Union Update:
Chief Gifferson advised the Commission that Police Officer contract negotiations were close to an agreement.
Adjourn: Commissioner Pearson made a motion, seconded by Chairperson Beilke to adjourn the meeting. The motion
carried unanimously. Time of adjournment 4:56 pm.
The next meeting is Tuesday February 5, 2024 at 4:45 pm.
Kim Pearson, Police Commission Secretary