FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION
MEETING via CONFERENCE CALL
June 19, 2009 - 8:30 a.m.
Olympia, Washington
| ATTENDANCE: |
| Commission |
Department |
| Miranda Wecker, Chair |
Phil Anderson, Interim Director |
| Gary Douvia, Vice Chair |
Joe Stohr, Deputy Director |
| Ken Chew |
Steve Pozzanghera, Wildlife Program |
| David Jennings |
Margaret Ainscough, Public Affairs |
| Conrad Mahnken |
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| George Orr |
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| Chuck Perry |
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| Brad Smithy |
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| Commission Staff: |
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| Susan Yeager |
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Chair Wecker called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
COMMERCIAL HAGFISH LOGBOOK SUBMISSION SCHEDULE - RULE ACTION
Lorna Wargo presented proposed permanent rule amendments to WAC 220-88E-040, Hagfish pot trial fishery—Logbook required, that would increase reporting to a monthly, rather than quarterly, basis for closer monitoring of the fishery. The Commission held a public hearing on the proposals at its June 5-6, 2009, Commission meeting in Olympia.
Commissioner Douvia moved, seconded by Commissioner Mahnken, to adopt the permanent rule amendments to WAC 220-88E-040, hagfish pot trial fishery—Logbook required, as proposed. The motion carried unanimously.
PROPOSED HATCHERY AND FISHERY REFORM POLICY – UPDATE:
As a follow-up to the June 5-6, 2009, Commission meeting, Andy Appleby briefed Commissioners on staff responses to public comment and the status of developing proposed revisions to the draft policy on hatchery and fishery reform (C-3619). The Commission plans to consider adoption of a final policy at its July 10-11, 2009, meeting in Olympia.
COUGAR HUNTING PILOT RULES – UPDATE AND DISCUSSION:
Steve Pozzanghera updated the Commission on the status of communications with local officials in northeastern Washington State. The Commission held a public hearing on the rule proposals at its June 5-6, 2009, meeting in Olympia. The Commission plans to consider adoption of the rule amendments at its July 10-11, 2009, meeting in Olympia.
OPERATIONS UPDATE, I-900 AUDIT RESULTS – BRIEFING:
Joe Stohr briefed the Commission on the results of the recently completed “Fish and Wildlife Motor Vehicle Performance Audit”, the first of four Department performance audits by the tate Auditor in response to the passage of Initiative 900.
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR POSITION CANDIDATE SEARCH UPDATE – DISCUSSION:
Commissioners discussed the current status of the Department director candidate search, including the search committee’s progress on developing interview questions.
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Commissioners and Department staff discussed recent activities and items of interest, including: budget forecast and cost savings ideas.
Chair Wecker adjourned the meeting at 10:05 a.m.
