05-22-2012 POLMHutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on Tuesday May 22, 2012 at the Hutchinson Police
Station. Present at the meeting were Chairperson Verne Meyer, Commissioner Julie Jensen,
Commissioner Curtis Hughes, and Chief Daniel Hatten.
Call the Meeting to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Meyer at 5:30 p.m.
Swearing in of New Commissioner:
New Police Commissioner Curtis Hughes was sworn in by Hutchinson City Attorney Marc Sebora for a
3-year term. Congratulations and welcome Curtis.
Approval of Agenda:
Chairperson Meyer asked if there were any changes to the agenda. A motion was made by
Commissioner Jensen to accept the agenda as written, seconded by Chairperson Hughes. The motion
carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes:
Chairperson Meyer asked the Commission to approve the minutes from the April 17th meeting. Motion
was made by Commissioner Jensen, seconded by Chairperson Hughes, to approve the minutes from the
April meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Staffing Issues:
Chief Hatten advised the Commission that Communication Specialist Karen Ober submitted her letter of
resignation effective immediately. Motion was made by Commissioner Jensen, seconded by Chairperson
Hughes, to accept OberÓs resignation. Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Hatten advised the Commission that Communication Specialist Christina Kadelbach has requested
a change in her employment status from full-time to part-time employee upon her return from maternity
leave in July. This request was approved by Chief Hatten and the CityÓs Human Resources Department.
Chief Hatten requested the Commission to authorize a change in Officer RaineyÓs employment status
from part-time to full-time Police Officer to fill the current vacancy. Motion was made by Commissioner
Hughes, seconded by Commissioner Jensen, to approve this change in employment status for Officer
Tyson Rainey. Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Hatten advised the Commission that the part-time officer position vacated by Tyson Rainey would
not be filled at this time.
Chief Hatten requested the Commission to authorize the hiring of an individual from the current
Communication Specialist eligibility roster to backfill the full-time position vacated by Christina Kadelbach.
If a qualified individual is not identified from the roster the Chief be authorized to begin the hiring process
for a full-time Communication Specialist. Motion was made by Commissioner Jensen, seconded by
Commissioner Hughes. Motion carried unanimously.
Items from the Floor:
Chairperson Meyer inquired about the update to the CityÓs web site so all of the Police Commission
meeting minutes are available for public viewing. Chief Hatten advised the update has not occurred yet.
Chief Hatten advised the Commission on the status of the current investigation by the Bureau of Criminal
Investigations of the DRE Program hosted by the Minnesota State Patrol and the involvement the
departmentÓs officers who were participating in the training. Chief Hatten advised there would not be any
information released until such time as the BCAÓs investigation is completed. Chief Hatten also advised
that the officers who are part of the investigation remain on active duty.
With there being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Commissioner Hughes, seconded
by Chairperson Meyer, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
Time of adjournment was 6:25 p.m.
Next Meeting to be held on June 19, 2012 at 5:30 pm.
Julie Jensen, Police Commission Secretary