Natural Resources Building - First Floor, Room 172
1111 Washington Street, Olympia, Washington
Chair Wecker called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.
1. Call to Order:
2. Open Public Input:
The following members of the public gave public testimony:
Joe Verdoes – Commission appointments
Tom Davis, Washington Farm Bureau - wildlife interactions
5. Proposed Final 2013 – 2015 Capital Budget Request – Briefing
Bill Phillips, Assistant Director, Capital and Asset Management Program, briefed the Commission and answered questions about the agency’s proposed 2013-2015 Capital Budget request.
6. 2013 Legislative Proposals - Briefing
Ann Larson, Legislative Liaison, briefed the Commission and answered questions about the agency’s 2013 legislative proposals.
7. Proposed Land Transactions – Decision
The Commission considered approval of various land transactions presented by Dan Budd, Real Estate Section Manager, Wildlife Program, for the protection of critical fish and wildlife habitat, enhancement of public recreation opportunities and responsible property management:
Proposed Acquisition of 40 acres in Okanogan County
Proposed Acquisition of 373.35 acres in Okanogan County
Proposed Dike Easement in Skagit County
Proposed Acquisition of 6.3 acre Fishing Access in Okanogan County
Public Input – The following people signed up to provide public input:
Jim DeTro, Okanogan County Commissioner
Guy Thornburg
Commissioner Jennings moved, seconded by Commissioner Schmitten to approve the proposed acquisition of 40 acres in Okanogan County, acquisition of 373.35 acres in Okanogan County, Dike Easement in Skagit County, acquisition of 6.3 acre Fishing Access in Okanogan County as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
8. Game Reserves & Waterfowl Closures – Rule Briefing, Public Hearing and Rule Action
Don Kraege, Waterfowl Section Manager, briefed the Commission on Game Reserves and Waterfowl Closures and sought approval to amend WAC 232-16-440.
Commissioner Douvia moved, seconded by Commissioner Perry to amend WAC 232-16-440, Toppenish Creek Game Reserve, as proposed. Motion passed. Commissioner Jennings opposed.
9. Migratory Waterfowl Seasons and Regulations – Rule Briefing, Public Hearing and Rule Action
Don Kraege, Waterfowl Section Manager, Wildlife Program, briefed the Commission on Migratory Waterfowl Seasons and Regulations and sought approval to:
Adopt - WAC 232-28-436 2012-13 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations.
Repeal - WAC 232-28-435 2011-12 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations.
No one signed up to provide public input.
Commissioner Douvia moved, seconded by Commissioner Schmitten to adopt WAC 232-28-436 and repeal WAC 232-28-435 as proposed. Motion passed unanimously.
10. Auction, Raffle and Special Incentive Permits – Rule Briefing and Public Hearing
Donny Martorello, Ph.D., Carnivore, Furbearer, and Special Species Section Manager, briefed the Commission on various auction, raffle and special incentive permits.
No one signed up to provide public input.
11. Puget Sound Shrimp Policy Review – Briefing
Rich Childers, Puget Sound Shellfish Manager, continued briefing and sought guidance from the Commission on the process to review and update the Puget Sound shrimp fishery policy C-3610. The Commission had no objections to the proposed timeline or options.
12. Executive Session
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), the Commission met in executive session to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation to which the agency is, or is likely to become, a party.
No action was taken in executive session, and the public was not permitted to attend the executive session.
Chair Wecker recessed the meeting at 5:42 pm.
