03-19-2013 POLMHutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on Tuesday March 19, 2013 at the Hutchinson Police Station.
Present at the meeting were Chairperson Julie Jensen, Commissioner Verne Meyer, Commissioner Curtis Hughes,
and Chief Daniel Hatten.
Call the Meeting to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jensen at 5:06 p.m.
Approval of Agenda:
Chairperson Jensen asked if there were any changes to the agenda. A motion was made by Commissioner Hughes
to accept the agenda as written, seconded by Commissioner Meyer. The motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes:
Chairperson Jensen asked the Commission to approve the minutes from the February meeting. Motion was made
by Commissioner Meyer, seconded by Commissioner Hughes, to approve the meeting minutes. Motion carried
unanimously.
Staffing Issues:
Chief Hatten informed the Commission that Communication Specialist Sara Morris' training was progressing without
issue. Morris has been earning positive evaluations in all aspects of her training.
Chief Hatten advised the Commission that he continues to be in conversation with Hutchinson Health regarding
providing security services for Hutchinson Health. The next steps are to finalize the contract wording and craft a job
description to be approved by the Police Commission and the City Human Resources Department. Chief Hatten will
be keeping the Commission informed of the progress up to and including Commission approval.
Union Update:
Chief Hatten informed the Commission that the City had contacted the union representatives in reference to an
employment contract for the officers. The initial conversation is scheduled for the first part of April. Chief Hatten
assured the Commissioners he would continue to keep them informed on the progress of the union issue.
Items from the Floor:
Chief Hatten updated the Police Commission on the progress of the Law Enforcement Park proposal.
Chief Hatten updated the Police Commission on the lawsuit reference the DRE Program.
Commissioner Hughes brought up a conflict of interest concern in reference to a police officer candidate he knew.
This will be discussed again if the candidate's name is brought forward for certification of the eligibility roster by the
Commission.
With there being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Commissioner Hughes, seconded by
Commissioner Meyer, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
Time of adjournment was 5:40 p.m.
Next meeting to be held on April 16, 2013 at 5:00 pm
Curtis Hughes, Police Commission Secretary