07-24-2007 POLMHutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at the
Hutchinson Emergency Operation Center. Present at the meeting were Barry Anderson, Mark
Jelkin and Chief Daniel Hatten.
The meeting was called to order at 4:25 p.m. Chief Hatten informed Chairperson Barry
Anderson and Mark Jelkin that Commissioner Tom Schwartz had submitted a letter to the
Mayor and City Administrator, resigning form the Police Commission.
Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any changes to the minutes from the last meeting.
Mark Jelkin added that they had discussed the communications specialist selection process at
the last meeting, which was not reflected in the minutes. Mark Jelkin noted that the position
closed on June 12, 2007, and as of the meeting date, there was not an official count on
applicants. Interviews were to be conducted the first week of July, 2007. A motion was then
made by Mark Jelkin, seconded by Chairperson Anderson, to approve the minutes with the
above addition. Motion carried.
Chief Hatten then updated the Commission with regard to the status of the part-time police
officer selection process. He stated that the department had completed the testing and oral
interview process. Four candidates will move on to meet with Chief Hatten, Human Resources
Director Brenda Ewing and Commissioner Anderson on July 25, 2007.
Chief Hatten updated the Commission on the part-time communications specialist selection
process. He stated he met with the top four candidates and extended conditional offers of
employment to Kristina Lindell and Shelley Schmidt, which they accepted. Chief Hatten
informed the Commission that Dr. James Felling has retired and will no longer be conducting
the psychological evaluations on new employees. The department will now be utilizing Dr.
Lowell M. Campbell, II out of Shakopee, MN.
Chief Hatten advised the Commission that Officer Jesse Mathwig accepted a position with
Maple Grove Police Department, and his last day working for Hutchinson Police Services will be
July 24, 2007. Chief Hatten informed the Commission that two of the top four candidates for the
part-time patrol position have full-time licenses. After a brief discussion, Chief Hatten requested
that the Commission allow him to interview the top four part-time candidates with the option of
offering a full-time position if they are eligible within one year. Mark Jelkin made a motion to
approve Chief Hatten’s request. Chairperson Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The Commission discussed the final review of the Rules and Regulations. Chairperson
Anderson brought forth some clarifications and grammatical corrections on the most recent copy
of the Rules and Regulations. Chairperson Anderson asked that all changes be made in red
and brought to the next meeting for final approval.
With there being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Mark Jelkin, seconded
by Chairperson Anderson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Time of adjournment was 5:35 p.m.
Next Meeting to be held on August 21, 2007.
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