02-06-2017 POLMHutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on Monday February 6, 2017 at the Hutchinson Police Station.
Present at the meeting were Chairperson Todd Brandel, Commissioner Jo Piehl, Commissioner Curtis Hughes, and
Chief Daniel Hatten.
Call the Meeting to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Todd 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 Peihl to
accept the agenda as written, seconded by Commissioner Hughes. The motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes:
Chairperson Brandel asked the Commission to approve the minutes from the November 2016 meeting. Motion was
made by Commissioner Hughes, seconded by Commissioner Peihl to approve the meeting minutes. Motion carried
unanimously.
2016 Police Commission Officer Selection:
Commissioner Todd Brandel was appointed Chairperson for 2017.
Commissioner Jo Piehl was appointed Secretary for 2017.
The motion was made by Commissioner Hughes and seconded by Commissioner Piehl. Motion carried unanimously.
2016 Police Commission Meeting Dates:
It was determined the 2017 meeting dates would be held at the Hutchinson Police Station on the third Tuesday
of the month at 5:00 pm. The motion was made by Commissioner Hughes and seconded by Commissioner Piehl.
Motion carried unanimously.
Staffing Issues:
Chief Hatten informed the Commission that Matt Bergmann is currently in the field training program and is proceeding
without issue at this time.
Chief Hatten informed the Commission that Madisen Douvier has been offered a formal offer of hire for the Part-time
Hospital Security position. Her official start date would be February 6, 2017.
Chief Hatten informed the Commission the conditional offer of hire for Rudy Turnbough was rescinded due to a lack
of response from the candidate during the background investigation..
Chief Hatten requested the Police Commission authorize him to begin the hiring process for Part-time Hospital
Security Officer to fill the current opening. There are no other candidates on the current eligibility list. Motion was
made by Commissioner Hughes, seconded by Commissioner Piehl to authorize the hiring process for Part-time
Hospital Security Officer. Motion carried unanimously.
Union Update:
Chief Hatten informed the Commission the police officers and the City of Hutchinson held their first negotiation
meeting with the second one scheduled for March.
Items from the Floor:
Chief Hatten informed the Commission the first of two public hearing was conducted on February 281h at part of the
City Council meeting. The second public hearing will be in March with the date to be set by the City Council.
Adjourn: Motion was made by Commissioner Hughes, seconded by Commissioner Piehl to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously. Time of adjournment 5:32 pm.
Next meeting to be held on Monday March 21, 2016 at 5:00 pm.
, Police Commission Secretary