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FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
August 6-7-8, 2009
Aug. 6: Agr/Trade Center, 17 West Astor, Colville
Aug. 7-8: Sheriff’s Ambulance Training Center, 425 North Highway, Colville, WA 99114

* Agenda is subject to change.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Location: NE Washington Fairgrounds, Agriculture & Trade Center, 317 West Astor, Colville

2:00 PM	DIRECTOR SEARCH - UPDATE, DISCUSSION & PUBLIC INPUT: Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [18.2MB] The Commission – along with Audrey Ely and Anthony Cesario from the Dept. of Personnel Executive Careers – will discuss the current status of the Director Search process and review results from a public survey that concluded on July 17, 2009. PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110, (g), the Commission will go into executive session to review employment applications for the Department Director position and to discuss the qualifications of specific applicants. The public is not permitted to attend the executive session. No decisions will be made during the executive session.
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6:00 P.M.	BUFFET DINNER
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Location: Sheriff’s Ambulance Training Center, 425 North Highway; Colville, Washington 99114

8:30 AM	1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, DISCUSSION AND REPORTS: Approval of Meeting Minutes Commissioners' Discussion Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [5.1MB] Director's Report (Phil Anderson) Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [28.7MB] Operations and Budget Update (Joe Stohr) Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [16.4MB] 2. 2010 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET PROPOSAL – BRIEFING: Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [16.4MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on the proposed 2010 supplemental budget request. The Commission may consider final approval of the proposal at its September 11-12, 2009, meeting in Olympia. - Summary - PDF format (10 KB) Staff Report:  Joe Stohr, Deputy Director 3. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [21.8MB] 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 on those issues not on this agenda for action.) 4. WOLF CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN STATUS – BRIEFING: Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [30.3MB] Department staff will provide an update on the current status of wolf management in the state, including the ongoing progress of collecting public comments on the draft wolf management plan. - Summary - PDF format (131 KB) Staff Report: Steve Pozzanghera, Deputy Assistant Director, Wildlife Program 5. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PANEL: INVITED INFORMAL DISCUSSION: Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [15.6MB] The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has invited representatives from the counties of Northeastern Washington to share their views on fish and wildlife issues.
12:15 PM	LUNCH BREAK
	6. LOCAL LEGISLATORS PANEL: INVITED INFORMAL DISCUSSION: Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [16.5MB] The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has invited local legislators to share their views on fish and wildlife issues. 7. 2010 DEPARTMENT PROPOSED LEGISLATION – BRIEFING & DECISION: Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [24.1MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on proposed Department request legislation for the 2010 legislative session. The Commission may consider final approval during this meeting or delay making a decision until its August 21, 2009, meeting via conference call. - DRAFT - 2010 request legisltion development timeline - PDF format (18 KB) Staff Report: Tom Davis, Legislative Liaison 8. MASTER HUNTER PERMIT PROGRAM – RULE BRIEFING & PUBLIC HEARING: Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [8.1MB] Department staff will present proposed amendments to WAC 232-12-073, Master hunter permit program, to implement two new statues contained in SHB 1778, which was passed by the 2009 Legislature and signed into law by the Governor. - Summary - PDF format (205 KB) Staff Report: Chief Bruce Bjork, Assistant Director, Enforcement Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
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	9. LANDS DIVISION OVERVIEW -- BRIEFING: Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [21.6MB] At the request of the Commission, Department staff will brief the Commission on strategies to enhance operations and maintenance funding for Department lands. - Summary - PDF format (112 KB) - Supplemental - Lands Division Strategic Funding Plan - PDF format (191 KB) Staff Report: Jennifer Quan, Lands Division Manager, Wildlife Program 10. IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC CONDUCT RULES – UPDATE: Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [9.0MB] At the request of the Commission, Department staff will brief the Commission on the implementation of Chapter 232-13 WAC, regulations for public conduct on Department lands. - Summary - PDF format (117 KB) - Supplemental - Public Conduct Rules - PDF format (692 KB) Staff Report: Jennifer Quan, Lands Division Manager, Wildlife Program 11. MIGRATORY WATERFOWL REGULATIONS – RULE BRIEFING, PUBLIC HEARING, AND RULE ACTION: Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [28.5MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on proposed amendments to WAC 232-28-433, 2009-10 Migratory Waterfowl Seasons and Regulations, and WAC 232-16-050, Byron Game Reserve, repeal of WAC 232-28-432, 2008-09 Migratory Waterfowl Seasons and Regulations. The Commission will consider adopting permanent amendments following the public input opportunity. - Summary - Migratory Bird Regulations - PDF format (943 KB) - Summary - Waterfowl Regulations - PDF format (529 KB) Staff Report: Don Kraege, Waterfowl Section Manager, Wildlife Program 12. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT: Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [9.0MB] 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 on those issues not on this agenda for action.)
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
Location: Sheriff’s Ambulance Training Center, 425 North Highway; Colville, Washington 99114

8:30 AM	13. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT: Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [12.7MB] 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 on those issues not on this agenda for action.) 14. TURKEY HUNTING IN NORTHEAST WASHINGTON – INVITED TESTIMONY: Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [24.8MB] Commissioner Gary Douvia invited Freddie Giannecchini, Stevens County Fish and Wildlife Advisory Council member, to present comments about turkey hunting opportunities in Northeast Washington.
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	15. COLVILLE TRIBES UPDATE ON RECENT FISHERY MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENTS – BRIEFING: Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [46.7MB] Joe Peone, Natural Resources Director for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, along with WDFW staff, will brief the Commission on several recent advances in fishery management, including an overview of the Tribes’ role in fishery management and recent agreements. The update will cover approval of funding to construct the Chief Joseph Hatchery, Tribal work on developing selective fishery gears, and an assessment of future challenges. ITEM UPDATED 07/28/2009 Staff Contact: Bill Tweit, Intergovernmental Resource Management (IRM) 16. PLACEHOLDER; TENTATIVE:
12:15 PM	LUNCH BREAK
	17. COMMISSION COMMITTEE REPORTS: Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [12.3MB] The Commissioners will discuss activities of the various Commission committees. 18. SUMMARY OF COMMISSION REQUESTS: Summary of Commission Requests Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [6.7MB] New Commission Requests Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [17.4MB] Commissioners will review the current list of Commission requests to the Department and consider new requests. - Summary of Commission requests - PDF format (22 KB) 19. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT & 20. MISCELLANEOUS AND MEETING DEBRIEF: Stream MP3 Audio | Download MP3 File [12.3MB] 19 - 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. 20 - The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published.
2:00 PM	ADJOURN

* Agenda is subject to change.

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Phone (360) 902-2267
Email: commission@dfw.wa.gov