06-20-2006 POLM
Hutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at the
Hutchinson Emergency Operation Center. Present at the meeting were Barry Anderson, Mark
Jelkin, Tom Schwartz, and Chief Daniel Hatten.
The meeting was called to order at 5:28 p.m. Chairperson Barry Anderson asked if there were
any changes to the minutes from the last meeting. With there being none, a motion was then
made by Tom Schwartz, seconded by Mark Jelkin, to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
Chief Hatten then introduced Officer Adam Huot to the commission. Officer Huot then spoke
about his background. He stated that he was from Duluth, graduated from high school there,
attended University Minnesota Duluth and obtained a BA in Criminal Justice with a minor in
history, went to Fond du Lac for his skills training and had in internship with Duluth Police
Department in property crimes.
Chief Hatten then informed the Commission that Communication Specialist Kelly Pischke had
turned in her resignation thus creating an opening in the department. He stated that City
Administrator Gary Plotz had authorized him to fill the vacancy. The commissioners then
reviewed the selection process timeline. A motion was then made by Mark Jelkin, seconded by
Tom Schwartz, to approve the timeline and to move ahead in the selection process. Motion
carried.
The next item on the agenda was discussion regarding the city administrators report. Chief
Hatten stated that he had reviewed the report and had a one-on-one with each employee that
had spoke with Gary Plotz. Hatten stated that some changes had occurred with regard to some
of the issues. He said that the topics he covered with the individuals were scheduling, holsters,
interview panel, vacation / comp-time / overtime, sergeants coverage and Tasers.
Discussion was then held regarding what area the commission wanted to review. Chairperson
Anderson stated that the commission could look at a particular area of the rules and regulations
or just start at the beginning and work through them. It was decided that the commission review
the rules and regulations from the beginning.
Chairperson Anderson then asked if there were any items form the floor. Chief Hatten then
presented a copy of a letter addressed to Gary Plotz from Cindy Bock pursuant to her request.
Once the commissioners had an opportunity to read the letter Chairperson Anderson stated that
he felt the issues stated in the letter were outside the realm of the commission. Chief Hatten
stated that he agreed but that she wanted the commission to be aware of the situation. Hatten
also stated that Gary Plotz would be responding to the letter. The commission requested that, if
appropriate, they be advised of the answer supplied to Ms. Bock.
With there being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Tom Schwartz,
seconded by Mark Jelkin, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Time of adjournment was 7:00 p.m.