07-27-2010 POLMHutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at the
Hutchinson Emergency Operation Center. Present at the meeting were, Mark Jelkin, Julie
Jensen, Verne Meyer and Chief Dan Hatten.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jelkin at 5:29 p.m.
Chairperson Jelkin asked if there were any changes to the minutes from the May meeting. With
there being none a motion was made by Julie Jensen, seconded by Mark Jelkin, to approve the
minutes from the May meeting. Motion carried.
The next item on the agenda was the welcoming of the new commissioner. Verne Meyer was
officially welcomed by Chairperson Jelkin, and Commissioner Jensen. Chief Hatten confirmed
with Verne Meyer that he had received his police commission binder.
Chief Hatten then updated the Commission on the 2011 budget shortfall which would result in a
number of city wide employee reductions. These employee reductions would impact the Police
Department but the specific number had not been determined at this point. Chief Hatten stated
he would update the Commission members by e-mail when the number of reductions by the
Police Department became available.
Chief Hatten then updated the Commission with regard to the communication specialists. He
stated that all were out of training and were progressing on their own without any concerns.
Chief Hatten added that Kris Lindell has returned from her leave of absence and is back at work
full-time.
Chief Hatten then updated the Commission with regard to the new peace officers. He indicated
that all were progressing nicely.
Chairperson Jelkin asked if there were any items from the floor. Chief Hatten provided the
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Commission with the list of picnics scheduled on Tuesday August 3 for Nation Night Out.
With there being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Julie Jensen, seconded
by Verne Meyer, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Time of adjournment was 5:50 p.m.
Next Meeting to be held on August 17, 2010 at 5:30 pm.
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