11-29-2005 POLM
HUTCHINSON POLICE COMMISSION MINUTES
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on November29, 2005, at the
Hutchinson Police Department. Present at the meeting were Barry Anderson, Donna
Baysinger, and Chief Dan Hatten. Absent Tom Schwartz
The meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. Chairperson Barry Anderson asked if there
were any changes to the minutes from the last meeting. A motion was made by Barry
Anderson, seconded by Donna Baysinger, to accept the minutes. Motion carried.
Discussion was then held on the "Procedure for New Hire - Peace Officer". A question was
raised regarding items 9, 11 and 15 where it states the interview questions would be
approved by the commission. It was clarified that the interview questions would need the
commission approval only if they have been changed from what has been presented and
approved by the commission. With that clarification a motion was made by Donna
Baysinger, seconded by Barry Anderson to approve the procedure of new hire of a peace
officer. Motion carried.
Chief Hatten stated that he was requesting the commission's approval to back fill the
position of Officer Ryan Sayre. Sayre was deployed to Afghanistan for 18 months and
would be returning sometime in July of 2007. The commission inquired as to what would
happen to the individual filling this position once Officer Sayre returned. Chief Hatten
explained that if there was a vacancy due to someone leaving the department this
individual would be able to fill the vacancy. He stated that through long range planning he
intends to add an additional person in 2006 and 2008. A motion was made by Donna
Baysinger, seconded by Barry Anderson, to back fill Officer Sayre's position.
Chief Hatten then referred to the eligibility roster an individual who had open enrolled with
the department. The individual had taken the exam ination and he score was reflected on
the list.
Chairperson Anderson then asked if there were any items from the floor. It was asked of
Chief Hatten to clarify what the procedure is for the department pertaining to dog
complaints. Chief Hatten then outlined the procedures and answered questions.
With there being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Donna Baysinger,
seconded by Barry Anderson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Time of adjournment was 8:00 p.m.
Donna Baysinger