10-10-2016 POLMHutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on Monday October 10, 2016, 2016 at the Hutchinson Police
Station. Present at the meeting were Chairperson Todd Brandel, Commissioner Jo Piehl, and Chief Daniel T. Hatten
Call the Meeting to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Brandel at 5:00 p.m.
Approval of Agenda:
Chairperson Brandel asked if there were any changes to the agenda. A motion was made by Commissioner Piehl to
accept the agenda as written, seconded by Chairperson Brandel. The motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes:
Chairperson Brandel asked the Commission to approve the minutes from the July 2016 meeting. Motion was made
by Commissioner Piehl, seconded by Chairperson Brandel to approve the meeting minutes. Motion carried
unanimously.
Staffing Issues:
Chief Hatten updated the Commission on probationary Officers Borstad, Salazar, and Hemling each are progressing
without issue at this time.
Chief Hatten updated the Commission on probationary Officers Cory Sederlund, and Chris Mann, each are
progressing through the field training program without issue at this time.
Chief Hatten updated the Commission that Hospital Security Officer Jason Mons is progressing without issue at this
time.
Chief Hatten informed the Commission that Communication Specialist Amanda Palubeskie is progressing without
issue at this time.
Chief Hatten informed the Commission the final interviews for the Part-time Hospital Security Officer position is
scheduled for Wednesday October 21st.
Chief Hatten requested authorization to offer a conditional position of hire to the candidates following the interviews
providing both candidates did well during the interview. Motion was made by Chairperson Brandel, seconded by
Commissioner Piehl to authorize the hiring process for Part-time Hospital Security Officer position. Motion carried
unanimously.
Union Update:
Chief Hatten informed the Commission contract negotiations with the police officers work group has been schedule to
begin in November.
Items from the Floor:
There were no items from the floor at this time.
Adjourn: Motion was made by Chairperson Brandel, seconded by Commissioner Piehl to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously. Time of adjournment 5:10 pm.
Next meeting to be held on Monday November 14, 2016 at 5:00 pm
, Police Commission Secretary