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Contact the Commission
Mailing Address
600 Capitol Way N.
Olympia, WA 98501-1091
Phone: 360-902-2267
Fax: 360-902-2448
commission@dfw.wa.gov
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Meeting Minutes & Agendas
Revised*
AGENDA
FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
May 8-9, 2009
Natural Resources Building ~ First Floor, Room 172
1111 Washington St. SE
Olympia, Washington 98501
* Revised 5/5/09
Times are approximate and subject to change.
FRIDAY, MAY 8
| 8:30 AM |
1. CALL TO ORDER
- Approval of Meeting Minutes
- Commissioners' Discussion
- Director's Report (Phil Anderson)
- Operations and Budget Update (Joe Stohr)
- Legislative Session Review (Tom Davis)
2. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT
The Commission is a direct link between citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Comments on Department programs and topics of concern are welcome during this portion of the meeting. (NOTE: The public is encouraged to comment only on those issues not on this agenda for action.)
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3. PROPOSED LAND TRANSACTIONS - DECISION:
The Commission will consider approval of the following proposed land transactions:
- Proposed acquisition of a 14.92-acre property in Yakima County; and
- Proposed agreement for trail along the Nooksack River in Whatcom County.
- Greensheet - PDF format (814 KB)
Staff Report:
Dan Budd, Real Estate Manager, Wildlife Program
PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
4. SWAN RESERVE BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT – UPDATE:
As a follow-up to the October 3-4, 2008, Commission meeting briefing, Department staff will provide updated information to the Commission about the history of the Johnson/Debay’s Slough missing boundary line, which was corrected temporarily by Commission rule action during the August 8-9, 2008, meeting in Lynnwood.
- Greensheet - PDF format (73 KB)
Staff Report:
Steve Pozzanghera, Deputy Assistant Director, Wildlife Program
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| 11:30 A.M. |
LUNCH BREAK:
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5. BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT – RULE BRIEFING & PUBLIC HEARING:
Department staff, along with members from Ballast Water Work Group, will brief the Commission on proposed updated ballast water regulations resulting from 2008 Legislation (E2SSB 5923) to reduce environmental impacts from non-indigenous species discharges of ballast water. The Commission will consider final adoption of these proposed rule amendments at its June 5-6, 2009, meeting in Olympia.
NEW CHAPTER
- 220-150 WAC Ballast Water Management
REPEALERS
- WAC 220-77-090, Ballast water management and control -- Reporting and sampling requirements; and
- WAC 220-77-095, Interim ballast water discharge standard approval process.
- Greensheet - PDF format (851 KB)
Staff Report:
Allen Pleus, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, Fish Program
PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
6. PROPOSED COMMISSION POLICY ON HATCHERY REFORM – BRIEFING:
At the request of the Commission, Department staff will brief the Commission on the progress in developing a draft Commission Policy on Hatchery Reform (C-3619).
- Greensheet - PDF format (348 KB)
Staff Report:
Ron Warren, Hatchery Division Manager, Fish Program;
Andy Appleby, Hatchery Reform Coordinator, Fish Program; and
Sara LaBorde, Special Assistant to the Director
7. COMMISSION COMMITTEE REPORTS:
At the request of the Commission, Department staff will brief the Commission on the progress in developing a draft Commission Policy on Hatchery Reform.
8. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT
The Commission is a direct link between citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Comments on Department programs and topics of concern are welcome during this portion of the meeting.
9. MISCELLANEOUS AND MEETING DEBRIEF:
The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published.
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SATURDAY, MAY 9
COMMISSION WORK SESSION
| 8:30 AM |
10. PROCESS FOR DIRECTOR SEARCH AND JOB DESCRIPTION DEVELOPMENT – DISCUSSION, PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND ACTION:
Commissioners will discuss the search process for a permanent Director for the Department, including the implications of Legislative action this year.
The Commission will also review, revise and consider adopting a job description for the Department Director position.
- Greensheet - PDF format (90 KB)
PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
11. COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES:
Commissioners and Director’s Office staff will discuss plans for strengthening communications with constituents, Legislature, Tribes, and Governor’s Office.
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12. POLICY REVIEW:
Commissioners and Director’s Office staff will review the list of Commission Policy Decisions and discuss the current relevance of existing policies.
- Fish and Wildlife Commission policies - PDF format (7,514 KB)
13. MISCELLANEOUS AND MEETING DEBRIEF:
The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published.
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*Revised 5/5/09.
Times are approximate and subject to change.
Directions and Access to the Natural Resources Building: From I-5, take State Capitol exit (105). The exit puts you on 14th Avenue. Go through the tunnel and turn right onto Capitol Way. Turn right onto 11th Avenue. Turn right onto Washington and into the visitor parking lot.
Parking costs 50 cents per hour, payable at the meters. There is no charge for parking in the NRB visitor lot on weekends.
Public access to the Natural Resources Building after 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday will be available only through the rotunda doors located on the west end of the building. Contact Susan Yeager at (360) 902-2267 if assistance for persons with disabilities is needed.
Contact the Fish and Wildlife Commission Office for
further information:
Phone (360) 902-2267
Email: commission@dfw.wa.gov
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