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FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
August 9-11, 2018
Doubletree Hotel
415 Capitol Way North
Olympia, WA 98501 - Capitol Room
See individual agenda items below for links to TVW broadcast
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2018
| 12:30 P.M. | 1. 2019-2021 Capital Budget Request - Briefing and Decision - TVW broadcast
Department staff will brief the Commission and request approval of the 2019-21 Capital Budget proposals. - Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (113 Kb) Staff Report: Tim Burns, Assistant Director, Capital and Asset Management Program |
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| 1:00 P.M. | 2. 2019-21 Operating Budget and Legislative Proposals - Workshop and Public Input
Department staff and Commissioners will review the 2019-21 Operating Budget requests and the long-term funding plan.
- Summary sheet & Legislative Proposals (PDF) Staff Report: Nate Pamplin, Policy Director and Raquel Crosier, Legislative Liaison PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 4:00 P.M. | Recess regular meeting |
| Fish Committee meeting - Commissioners Carpenter, Graybill, Thorburn, Kehoe: Location: Olympia Room at the Doubletree Agenda topics
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 20187
| 7:00 A.M. | Wildlife Committee meeting Commissioners Kehne, Holzmiller, Thorburn, Baker Location: Olympia Room at the Doubletree Hotel
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| 8:30 A.M. | 3. Call to Order - TVW broadcast
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| 8:45 A.M. | 4. Open Public Input
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 A.M. | 5. Director's Report
The Director will brief the Commission on various items.
- Director's Report (PDF) - PDF Format (478 Kb) |
| 9:45 A.M. | 6. Land Transactions - Briefing, Public Hearing and Decision
The Commission will consider approval of land transactions recommended by the Department for the protection of critical fish and wildlife habitat and for the enhancement of public recreation opportunities.
- Summary (PDF) [Revised- Aug. 8] - PDF Format (6 Mb) Staff Report: Julie Sandberg, Real Estate Section Manager PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 10:30 A.M. | 7. Annual Wolf Update - Briefing - TVW broadcast
Department staff will provide the annual update on Wolf Management items.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (31 Kb) Staff Report: Donny Martorello, Wolf Policy Lead |
| Habitat Committee Meeting - Kehne, Kehoe, Baker, Thorburn Location: Olympia Room at Doubletree Hotel
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| 1:30 P.M. | 8. Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110, the Commission will meet in executive session. No action will be taken during the executive session and the public is not permitted to attend. |
| 2:15 P.M. | 9. Update on North Pacific Fisheries Management Council's Actions - Briefing - TVW broadcast
Download MP3 File (Audio cuts off prematurely) Department staff will brief the Commission on current North Pacific Fisheries Management Council (NPFMC) issues.
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (20 Kb) Staff Report: Bill Tweit, Special Assistant |
| 3:15 P.M. |
Agenda item postponed to future meeting 10. Delegation of Authority - Discussion
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| 3:45 P.M. | 11. 2019-21 Operating Budget and Legislative Proposals - Follow Up and Possible Decision
Commissioners will be asked to approve the 2019-21 operating budget, supplemental 2019 budget, and the long-term spending plan.
Staff Report: Nate Pamplin, Policy Director and Raquel Crosier, Legislative Liaison |
| 4:45 P.M. | Recess |
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2018
| 8:00 A.M. | 12. Future Meeting Planning - Discussion - TVW broadcast
Commissioners and staff will discuss upcoming meetings and conference calls.
- Year at a Glance (PDF) |
| 8:30 A.M. | 13. Open Public Input
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 A.M. | 14. Pinniped Briefing - Briefing, Public Input and Possible Commission Guidance
Department staff will provide a briefing on pinniped management and the Commission will consider a position on the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) legislation potential and pinniped management
- Summary (PDF) - PDF Format (110 Kb) Staff Report: Nate Pamplin, Policy Director PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) |
| 11:00 A.M. | 15. Miscellaneous and Meeting Debrief The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published. |
| 11:30 A.M. | Adjourn |
Contact the Fish and Wildlife Commission Office for further information:
Phone 360-902-2267
Email: commission@dfw.wa.gov