FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION
MEETING
August 5-6, 2010
Natural Resources Building
1111 Washington St. SE
First Floor, Room 172
Olympia, Washington
ATTENDANCE: |
Commission |
Public |
Miranda Wecker, Chair |
Bruce Beatty |
Gary Douvia, Vice Chair |
Georg Ziegltrim |
David Jennings |
Kirk Kirkland |
Rollie Schmitten |
Al Schmauder |
Connie Mahnken |
Don Dashiell |
Chuck Perry |
Linda Saunders |
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Diane Gallegos |
Commission Staff: |
Chet O'Brien |
Susan Galloway |
Harley Edwards |
Erin Gariépy |
Marty DeGiegolio |
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Ted Hurliman |
Department |
Jamie Glasgow |
Phil Anderson, Director |
Donna Snow |
Joe Stohr, Deputy Director |
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David Giglio |
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Bill Phillips |
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Ann Larson |
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Jennifer Quan |
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Nate Pamplin |
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Bruce Bjork |
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Dan Budd |
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Don Kraege |
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Donny Martorello |
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Darren Friedel |
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Margaret Ainscough |
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Jim Scott |
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Jo Wadsworth |
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Theresa Tsou |
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Craig Burley |
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Bill Frymire, AGO |
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2011
Chair Wecker called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
1a. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
There were no minutes ready for review.
1b. COMMISSIONERS’ DISCUSSION:
Commissioners discussed recent activities and items of general interest, including:
- Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) annual conference
- Information technology
- Social networking tools
1c. DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Director Anderson reviewed significant Department issues and activities, including:
- Salmon fisheries
- Puget Sound crab fishery
- Court Decision effecting Federal Biological Opinion on the Columbia River Hydro System
- Senator Phil Rockefeller appointed by Governor Gregoire to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council
- Tri-State Meeting
- Freshwater fishing
1d. OPERATIONS AND BUDGET UPDATE:
Deputy Director Stohr briefed the Commission on the current status of the Department’s budget.
2. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT:
The following individuals provided testimony on items of interest or concern during this portion of the meeting:
- Kirk Kirkland (Tacoma), Chambers Creek Dam removal
- Al Schmauder (Lacey), Chamber Creek Dam removal
- Diane Gallegos (Shelton), Wolf Haven International Director - Wolf Plan
- Don Dashiell (Hunters) Wolf Plan
3. PROPOSED 2012 DEPARTMENT SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATING BUDGET REQUEST – BRIEFING AND DECISION:
David Giglio presented the proposed supplemental operating budget for 2012. The Commission will consider final approval during its August 19, 2011, meeting via conference call.
No one signed up to testify on this topic during this portion of the meeting.
4. PROPOSED 2012 DEPARTMENT SUPPLEMENTAL CAPITAL BUDGET REQUEST – BRIEFING:
Bill Phillips presented the proposed supplemental capital budget for 2012.
No one signed up to testify on this topic during this portion of the meeting.
Commissioner Jennings moved, seconded by Commissioner Perry, to approve the Capitol Budget Request as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
5. PROPOSED 2012 DEPARTMENT REQUEST LEGISLATION – BRIEFING:
Ann Larson, Legislative Liaison, briefed the Commission on the status of the Department’s proposed 2012 request legislation package. The Commission will consider approval at its August 19, 2011, conference call meeting.
The following individuals provided testimony on items of interest or concern during this portion of the meeting:
- Bruce Beatty (University Place)
- Don Dashiell (Stevens County)
6. DISCOVER PASS IMPLEMENTATION – BRIEFING:
Jennifer Quan briefed the Commission on the Discover Pass, created through the passage of legislation this year.
Director Anderson offered his thanks to Department Staff who worked on the implementation including, Bill Joplin, Margaret Ainscough, Ann Larson, Jäir Reitsma, Joe Stohr and Bruce Bjork.
7. PROPOSED LAND TRANSACTIONS – DECISION:
Dan Budd presented the Department’s proposed land transactions for protection of critical fish and wildlife habitat, enhanced recreational opportunities and address public safety issues to the Commission for consideration:
- Easement along 720 feet of highway north of Wenatchee in Chelan County
- Purchase of 105.08 acres at Methow Wildlife Area in Okanogan County
No one signed up to testify on this topic during this portion of the meeting.
Commissioner Perry moved, seconded by Commissioner Douvia, to approve the proposed Land Transactions as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
8. PUGET SOUND KEY GROUNDFISH SPECIES TREND ANALYSIS – BRIEFING:
At the request of the Commission, Theresa Tsou and Craig Burley presented a follow-up briefing on the status of specific groundfish species in Puget Sound.
9. COUGAR SEASONS AND REGULATIONS – RULE BRIEFING, PUBLIC HEARING & RULE ACTION:
Donny Martorello briefed the Commission on proposed amendments to WAC rules to manage harvest guidelines as outlined in the Game Management Plan, increase recreational opportunities and address public safety issues related to human-cougar interactions.
- WAC 232-28-272 Black bear and cougar hunting seasons and regulations
- WAC 232-28-287 Cougar permit hunting seasons and regulations; and
- WAC 232-12-243 Public safety cougar removals
The following individuals provided testimony on items of interest or concern during this portion of the meeting:
- Don Dashiell (Hunters), Stevens County Board of County Commissioners
- Chester C. O’Brien (Longview) Washington State Hound Council
- Tiffiny Hurliman (Raymond) Washington State Hound Council
- Chuck Girtz (Lake Tapps) Washington State Hound Council
- Roger Chapanis (Sammamish)
- Bob Aegerter (Bellingham)
- Donna Snow (Olympia)
- Bob McCoy (Sammamish)
- Rob Kavanaugh (Olympia)
Commissioner Douvia moved, seconded by Commissioner Jennings to continue rule making action on the amendment to WAC 232-28-272, 232-28-287 and 232-12-243 until August 19, 2011 Fish and Wildlife Commission Conference Call. The motion carried unanimously.
10. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT:
The following individuals provided oral testimony on items of interest/concern during this portion of the meeting:
- Dan Dashielle (Hunters) Stevens County Volunteers
- Rob Kavanaugh (Olympia) Pilot Grazing Program
