08-21-2007 POLMHutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on Tuesday, August 21, 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 5:12 p.m.
Chairperson Anderson asked if there were any changes to the minutes from the last meeting.
With there being none a motion was made by Mark Jelkin, seconded by Barry Anderson, to
approve the minutes from the July meeting. Motion carried.
Chief Hatten then updated the Commission with regard to hiring process. He stated that a
conditional offer had been made to Kristina Lindell for the full-time communication specialist
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position and she will begin work on August 27. A conditional offer was made to Shelly
Schimidt for the part-time communication specialist position and she will begin work on
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September 10. He stated that the third individual on the list, Kristi Dumonceaux, had been
give a conditional offer however she did not accept the position. Chief Hatten then spoke with
regard to the patrol positions. He stated that a conditional offer had been made to Janelle Graff
for the full-time opening. The physical, psychological and background were still being done.
The part-time position was offered to Tyler Duenow who is currently working as one of the park
patrol officers this summer. The question was asked of Chief Hatten the likelihood the new
hires would not like the job. He responded that both the communication hires were well aware
of the hours and responsibilities and each had worked shift positions. He stated that he did not
feel there would be any change of heart once training began.
Chief Hatten informed the Commission that the open position on the police commission would
be filled by Steve Scherman. Mr. Scherman is an advisor and board member for the charter
school. He stated that the appointment would be brought to the city council at either the
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September 25 meeting or the October 11 meeting.
The Commission then turned the discussion to the Rules and Regulations. A motion was made
by Mark Jelkin, seconded by Barry Anderson, to accept the red lined version of the Rules and
Regulations. Motion carried. The commission then asked that 3-ring binders be made up that
contain the following: 1) Statute 419, 2) Rules & Regulations, 3) hiring practices, 4) current
roster, 5) annual city wage adjustment policy, 6) yearly compensation plan, and; 7) employee
handbook. Chairperson Anderson asked that if there are changes in the statute or city policy
that the rules and regulations be checked to see if the change will alter any of the sections. It
was determined that the rules and regulations should be reviewed annually no later than April.
With there being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Mark Jelkin, seconded
by Barry Anderson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Time of adjournment was 6:10 p.m.
Next Meeting to be held on September 26, 2007.
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