AGENDA
Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission
Regular Meeting
Public Meeting: Monday, November 2, 2009, at 9:00 a.m.
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Auditorium, First Floor
1801 North Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The Commission May Vote to Approve, Disapprove or Take Other Action on Any of the Following Items. The Commission May Vote to Authorize Public Comment on Any Agenda Item Requesting a Rule Change.
1. Call to Order - Chairman John Groendyke
2. Roll Call - Sherrie Schluchter
3. Invocation - Bill Dinkines
4. Pledge of Allegiance - Becky Rouner
5. Introduction of Guests
6. Presentation of Awards - Richard Hatcher, Director
A. Tenure - Loren Damron, Game Warden Supervisor, Law Enforcement, 35 years; Steve Spade, Hatchery Supervisor at Byron State Fish Hatchery, Fish Division, 30 years; and Dwight Luther, Game Warden, Law Enforcement, 25 years.
7. Consideration and Vote to Approve Minutes of the October 5, 2009, Wildlife Commission Meeting
8. Consideration and Vote to Approve the September 30, 2009 Financial Statement - Melinda Sturgess-Streich, Assistant Director
9. Presentation of the FY2009 Annual Financial Audit- Melinda Sturgess-Streich and Finley & Cook, PLLC
10. Consideration and Vote to Approve, Amend, Reject or Take Other Action on Emergency Rules - Barry Bolton, Chief of Fisheries Division
Title 800. Department of Wildlife Conservation
Chapter 10. Sport Fishing Rules
Subchapter 1. Harvest and Possession Limits
800:10-1-5. Bag limits on fish
Subchapter 3. Methods of Taking
800:10-3-5. Use of bow and arrow, grabhooks, gigs, spears, and spearguns, snagging, noodling and netting
Subchapter 5. Area Restrictions and Special Fees
800:10-5-4. Fish sanctuaries
The proposed emergency rules will assist in managing the paddlefish population to ensure the sustainability of populations statewide.
A. Vote for the Finding of An Emergency
B. Vote to Approve, Amend or Take Other Action on Emergency Rule
11. Consideration and Vote to Approve, Amend, Reject or Take Other Action on Emergency Rules – Barry Bolton, Chief of Fisheries Division
Title 800. Department of Wildlife Conservation
Chapter 20. Restrictions on Aquatic species Introductions
Subchapter 1. Restricted Exotic Fish
800:20-1-2. List of restricted exotic species
The proposed emergency rule will modify a rule that goes into effect January 1, 2010. This rule will reduce impacts on the state aquaculture industry.
A. Vote for the Finding of An Emergency
B. Vote to Approve, Amend or Take Other Action on Emergency Rule
12. Presentation on Lake Record Program - Barry Bolton and Greg Summers, Supervisor, Fisheries Research Laboratory
13. Possible Vote to Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to 25 O.S. Section 307 (B)(3) to Discuss Land Acquisition in Ottawa County
14. Possible Executive Session pursuant to 25 O. S. Section 307 (B)(3) to Discuss Land Acquisition in Ottawa County
15. Possible Vote to Acknowledge Return to Open Session
16. Possible Vote on Action(s) to be Taken, if any, on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
17. Director’s Report including Personnel - Richard Hatcher
18. New Business - Discussion of any matter not known about or which could not have been reasonably foreseen 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting
19. Announce Date for the December 2009 Commission Meeting. The December Commission Meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2009 in Oklahoma City, OK at 9:00 a.m.
20. Adjourn
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