FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION
MEETING via CONFERENCE CALL
October 16, 2009 - 8:30 a.m.
Olympia, Washington
ATTENDANCE:
Commission
Department
Miranda Wecker, Chair
Phil Anderson, Director
Gary Douvia, Vice Chair
Joe Stohr, Deputy Director
Ken Chew
Steve Pozzanghera, Wildlife Program
David Jennings
Craig Burley, Fish Program
Rolland Schmitten
Tom Davis, Legislative Liaison
Brad Smith
Commission Staff:
Susan Yeager
Chair Wecker called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
NOVEMBER 6-7, 2009, COMMISSION MEETING PREPARATION – DISCUSSION:
Commissioners and Department staff discussed agenda items for its November 6-7, 2009, meeting in Olympia, including status updates on the swan reserve boundary issue, marine reserve area proposals, and topics for the Commission’s annual meeting with Governor Gregoire.
COMMISSION OUTREACH TO LEGISLATORS:
Department staff and Commissioners discussed ideas for improving communications between the Commission and the Legislature.
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Commissioners and Department staff discussed recent activities and items of interest, including possible alternatives to the 2010 Commission meeting calendar.