September 18, 2015 meeting transcript

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FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
September 18-19, 2015

Red Lion at the Park - 303 W. North River Drive Spokane, WA 99201
http:/www.redlion.com/park-spokane/map-directions
Riverfront Ballroom A

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

8:30 AM	1. Call to Order Download MP3 File [2.7 MB] Commissioners' Discussion Meeting Minute Approval - DRAFT August 21, 2014 meeting minutes
8:45 AM	2. Open Public Input Download MP3 File [59.5 MB] The Commission is a direct link between the 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: During this portion of the meeting, the public is encouraged to comment on issues that do not already have public input time on the agenda.
9:15 AM	3. Director's Report Download MP3 File [2.8 MB] The Director will brief the Commission on various items. - Presentation - PDF Forat (282 Kb)
9:35 AM	4. 2015 Fire Season Update - Briefing Download MP3 File [6.2 MB] Staff will provide a briefing on the current status of the 2015 fire season. - Summary - PDF Format (20 Kb) - Presentation - PDF Format (10 Mb) Staff Report: Nate Pamplin, Assistant Director, Wildlife Program
10:20 AM	5. Update on the Internal Review of the Grazing Program - Briefing Download MP3 File [10.2 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on the internal review of the grazing program. - Summary - PDF Format (20 Kb) - Presentation - PDF Format (2 Mb) Staff Report: Paul Dahmer, Land Stewardship and Operations Section Manager and Jeff Burnham, Range Ecologist, Wildlife Program
10:50 AM	6. Land Transaction - Briefing, Public Hearing and Decision Download MP3 File [7.5 MB] The Commission will consider approval of a land transaction recommended by the Department for the protection of critical fish and wildlife habitat, enhancement of public recreation opportunities. - Summary - PDF Format (2 Mb) - Presentation - PDF Format (5 Mb) Staff Report: Clay Sprague, Lands Division Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
11:05 AM	7. Wildlife Interactions - Briefing and Public Hearing Download MP3 File [47.4 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission and take public testimony on the proposed changes to wildlife interaction rules. - Summary - PDF Formmat (2 Mb) - Presentation - PDF Format (4 Mb) Staff Report: Stephanie Simek, Wildlife Conflicts Section Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
2:00 PM	8. 2016/17 Sportfishing Regulation Proposals - Briefing Download MP3 File [33.3 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on proposals for the upcoming Sportfishing rules and regulations for the 2016-17 season. - Summary - PDF Format (1 Mb) - Presentation - PDF Format (10 Mb) Staff Report: Craig Burley, Fish Management Division Manager, Chris Donley, Region 1 Fish Program Manager, Brett Barkdull, Region 4 Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Steve Thiesfeld, Region 6 Fish Program Manager
4:00 PM	Recess

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2015

8:30 AM	9. Open Public Input Download MP3 File [8.0 MB] The Commission is a direct link between the 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: During this portion of the meeting, the public is encouraged to comment on issues that do not already have public input time on the agenda.
9:00 AM	10. 2016 Supplemental Capital Budget Request - Decision Download MP3 File [1.1 MB] The Commission will consider approval of a supplemental capital budget proposal for submission to the Office of Financial Management and the legislature. - Summary - PDF Format (78 Kb) Staff Report: Joe Stohr, Deputy Director
9:15 AM	11. 2016 Meeting Schedule - Discussion Download MP3 File [7.1 MB] The Commission will discuss dates and possible locations for the 2016 meetings and conference calls..
9:45 AM	12. Miscellaneous and Meeting Debrief Part A Download MP3 File [2.3 MB] Part B Download MP3 File [12.9 MB] The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published.
10:15 AM	Adjourn

Contact the Fish and Wildlife Commission Office for further information:
Phone 360-902-2267
Email: commission@dfw.wa.gov

Persons with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the public meeting are invited to contact Dolores Noyes by phone (360-902-2349), TTY (360-902-2207), or email (dolores.noyes@dfw.wa.govl). Reasonable accommodation requests should be received at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting to ensure availability. Please provide two (2) weeks' notice for requests for ASL/ESL interpretation services. For more information, see the requests for accommodation page.