10-25-2007 POLMHutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on Wednesday, October 25, 2007, at the
Hutchinson Emergency Operation Center. Present at the meeting were Barry Anderson, Mark
Jelkin, Steve Sherman and Chief Daniel Hatten.
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 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 Steve Sherman, seconded by Mark Jelkin, to
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approve the minutes from the October 16 meeting. Motion carried.
Chief Hatten then handed out to the Commissioners the synopsis of the candidates that made it
past the initial interviews for the full-time Communication Specialist position. The names on the
list were in order of their score and Hatten stated that they had been notified, pending Police
Commission approval, they would be placed on the eligibility roster. The question was asked as
to the low number that made the list considering the number of applicants. Chief Hatten stated
that there are no prerequisites for the position and many of the individuals that apply do not
have a full understanding of what the position entails. A motion was made by Mark Jelkin,
seconded by Steve Sherman to certify the list as presented and to interview the top four
candidates on the list. Motion carried.
Chief Hatten then informed the Commission that the advertisement for a full-time peace officer
had been posted and that the closing date was November 2, 2007.
With there being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Mark Jelkin, seconded
by Steve Sherman, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Time of adjournment was 5:55 p.m.
November 27
Next Meeting to be held on , 2007.
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