02-02-2009 POLMHutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on Monday, February 2, 2009, at the
Hutchinson Emergency Operation Center. Present at the meeting were Mark Jelkin, Steve
Sherman, Julie Jensen, and Chief Daniel Hatten.
The meeting was called to order at 5:29 p.m.
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Chairperson Jelkin asked if there were any changes to the minutes from the December 16
meeting. With there being no changes, a motion was made by Julie Jensen, seconded by
Steve Sherman, to approve the minutes from the December meeting. Motion carried.
Chairperson Jelkin stated that the election of officers and the scheduling of the meeting dates
needed to be added to the agenda.
The City Employee Handbook / Compensation Plan were the next item on the agenda to
discuss. Chief Hatten stated that the most recent employee handbook is the 2007 version with
the one amendment. He stated a new compensation plan has not been issued due to
budgeting issues and the wage freeze. Chairperson Jelkin stated that once the new handbook
and compensation plan were updated they would need to be reviewed to ensure there are not
conflicts between these items and the rules and regulations.
The next item on the agenda was to begin the annual review of the rules and regulations. It was
determined that the Commission would go section-by-section and address any concerns or
questions. During the meeting all sections were addressed and it was agreed that a red-line /
strikeout document would be prepared and distributed to each member for review prior to the
next meeting.
The next item on the agenda was the review of the hiring process. This item was tabled for the
next meeting.
Chairperson Jelkin asked if there were any items from the floor. Chairperson Jelkin inquired
about the attempted homicide and if any of the newer officers responded to the incident. Chief
Hatten stated that none of the newer officers responded to this call. He stated that one of the
veteran officers backtracked from the crime scene to the suspect’s residence. Commissioner
Sherman inquired regarding the Taser death in the metro area and if the Chief had any
concerns. Chief Hatten stated he was very confident with the officers and the use of the Tasers.
He stated that this equipment has been in service for over a year and that there had been only
one application. He stated that after any incident where the Taser is utilized all the data is
downloaded from the device and a review is performed. It was then asked of the Chief how the
Citizens Police Academy was this year. He stated that it is the largest group so far with a total
of 33 participants.
Chairperson Jelkin stated that the last items to address were the dates and times for the
meetings, the election of a chairperson and the election of a secretary. A motion was made by
Mark Jelkin, seconded by Julie Jensen, to continue holding the meetings on the third Tuesday
of each month with the start time of 5:30. Motion carried.
Next was the election of the chairperson for the Commission. A motion was made by Julie
Jensen, seconded by Steve Sherman, that Mark Jelkin continue as chair for the police
commission. Motion carried.
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Next was the election of the secretary for the Commission. A motion was made by Steve
Sherman, seconded by Mark Jelkin, to elect Julie Jensen as secretary. Motion carried. A
motion was made by Mark Jelkin, seconded by Julie Jensen, which the note taker for the
Commission meetings be an employee of the police department as designated by Chief Hatten.
Motion Carried.
With there being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Julie Jensen, seconded
by Steve Sherman, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Time of adjournment was 7:03 p.m.
Next Meeting to be held on March 17, 2009 at 5:30 pm
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