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FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
Time:
8:30 a.m.
Dates:
September 13-15, 2006
Place: Hilton
333 First Street, South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727)
894-5000
THIS
MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
All persons
who so desire, shall be given an opportunity to speak at a
Commission workshop or meeting within the guidelines established
by the Commission. In order to ensure the public’s opportunity
to be heard and the orderly conduct of the meeting, the Chairman
reserves the right to establish a time for adjournment of the
workshop or meeting, to limit the time for speakers, and to
limit the time allotted for specific agenda items.
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the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any
person requiring special accommodations to participate in this
meeting is asked to advise the agency at least five calendar
days before the meeting by contacting Cindy Hoffman at
(850)488-6411. If hearing or speech impaired, please contact
the agency by calling (850)488-9542.
Agenda
Items listed under headings other than “Rules” may be moved by
the Chairman to different days of the meeting to accommodate
scheduling problems.
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>8:30
a.m., Wednesday, September 13
1. Meeting
Opening
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
C. Special Presentations and Recognitions
(1) Presentation of the 2005 Aviator of the Year Award from the
Association of Law Enforcement Aviators to FWC
Lieutenant Joe Johnston.
(2) Introduction of local Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) staff.
2. Adoption
of Agenda
A. Review and Approval of
June 7-8, 2006 Commission
Meeting Minutes
August
16 Special Commission Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of Agenda
3.
Executive Director’s Report
4. Items Requiring Action
A.
Issues
(1)
Review and discussion of major proposed changes to
wildlife and freshwater fisheries regulations for
2007-08. (Background
Report-08/07/2006) (Background
Report-09/01/2006)
(2)
Review and discussion of anticipated late season
migratory game bird regulations. (Background
Report Update No.1 - 08/21/2006) (Background
Report-08/07/2006) (Background
Report-09/01/2006)
(3)
Review and discussion of draft rules to implement the
multi-state violator compact agreement.
(Background
Report Update No.1 - 09/07/2006)
(Background
Report-08/08/2006) (Background
Report Update No.1 - 09/07/2006)
(Background
Report-08/14/2006)
(Notice
of Proposed Rule Development-07/21/2006)
(Draft
Rule 68-1.007 Update No.1 - 09/07/2006) (Draft
Rule 68-1.007-08/14/2006)
(4)
Update on the implementation of the enhanced penalties
legislation.
(Background
Report Update No.1 - 09/11/2006)
(Background
Report-09/08/2006)
(5)
Review and assessment of the program requiring
registration for deer dog hunting on private
lands. (Background
Report Update No.1 - 08/18/2006) (Background
Report-08/03/2006)
(6)
Review and discussion of workshop findings on FWC’s due
process procedures.
(Background
Report Update No.1 - 09/08/2006)
(Background
Report-08/03/2006)
(7)
Review and discussion of a draft rule to consolidate
rules pertaining to exotic species.
(Background
Report-08/03/2006) (Background
Report-09/13/2006)
(8)
Review and discussion of draft rules pertaining to
captive wildlife (appropriate neighborhood concept and regulated
reptiles).
(Background
Report Update No.1 - 08/31/2006) (Background
Report-08/03/2006)
(9)
Update on FWC’s involvement in management of the Babcock
Ranch Preserve.
(Background
Report-08/11/2006)
B. Land Acquisition
(Staff recommends this issue be withdrawn from the September
Commission Meeting agenda.)
Acquisition of the 1,306-acre
Barry’s Ranch property in Alachua County as a mitigation
park.
5.
Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda
6.
Commission Exchange
7.
Recess Wednesday Portion of Meeting
>8:30
a.m., Thursday, September 14, (Reconvene)
Captain Pat Kelly of the
Florida Guides Association (FGA) will present the FGA Officer of
the Year Award to Lt. Humberto Navarro.
8. Items
Requiring Action
Notice: The following rule was intended to be considered for
final consideration and adoption at this meeting. However, the
rule was not formally advertised in the Florida Administrative
Weekly. Consequently, the rule will be presented as a “draft
rule” at this meeting and will be considered for final
consideration and adoption at the December 6-7, 2006 Commission
meeting in Key Largo.
A.
Rules
68D-24.144, Monroe County
Boating Restricted Area – The proposed rule would establish a no
anchoring zone for sailboats and other vessels with masts in
that area between Big Pine Key and Little Torch Key and south of
U.S. Highway 1.
(Background
Report Update No.1 - 09/01/2006) (Background
Report-08/03/2006) (Background
Report Update No.1 - 09/01/2006)
B.
Issues
(1)
Review and
discussion of a proposal to correct a loophole in regulations
pertaining to the possession of monofilament nets. (Background
Report-08/04/2006)
(2)
After action
report on the deployment of the decommissioned U.S.S.
Oriskany and recognition of FWC staff involvement. (Background
Report-08/08/2006)
(3)
Review and
discussion of Gulf reef fish issues including gag grouper, red
grouper and red snapper.
(Background
Report-08/08/2006)
(4)
Review and
discussion of a draft rule to extend the three-year evaluation
project for the spiny lobster fishery, and to extend the
moratorium on lobster trap reduction.
(Background
Report Update No.1 - 09/08/2006) (Background
Report-08/08/2006)
(5)
Review and
discussion of a stock assessment of sheepshead.
(Background
Report-08/08/2006)
(6)
Update on the
progress of the snook working group.
(Background
Report-08/08/2006)
C.
Federal Issues
9. Commissioners’ Areas of Emphasis
A.
Update on Financial Business Plan
(Background
Report-08/09/2006) (Background
Report-09/14/2006)
B. Update on the Future of Freshwater Fishing in
Florida
(Background
Report-08/08/2006)
C. Update on the Future of Saltwater Fishing in
Florida
(Background
Report-08/08/2006)
10. Staff Reports
11.
Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda
12.
Commission Exchange
13.
Recess Thursday Portion of Meeting
>8:30
a.m., Friday, September 15, (Reconvene)
14.
Staff Reports
- Budget
Process Overview and Time Line
(Background
Report-09/11/2006)
- Status
of Trust Funds
(Background
Report-09/11/2006)(Background
Report-09/11/2006)
-
Funding Review
(Background
Report-09/11/2006)
15.
Budget Items
Requiring Action
-
Potential Reductions for 2007 Legislative Session
(Background
Report-09/11/2006)
(1)
Staff Proposals
(2)
Public Comment
(3)
Commission Discussion and Action
- New
Budget Issues for 2007 Legislative Session
(Background
Report-09/11/2006)
(1)
Staff Proposals
(2)
Public Comment
(3)
Commission Discussion and Action
16.
Staff Reports
Session Time Line
(Background
Report Update No.1 - 09/07/2006) (Background
Report-08/22/2006)
17.
Legislative
Issues Requiring Action
A.
Legislative Proposals for 2007 Session
(Background
Report-08/22/2006)
(1)
Staff Proposals
(Background
Report-08/22/2006) (Background
Report-08/22/2006) (Background
Report Update No.1 - 09/07/2006) (Background
Report-08/22/2006)
(2)
Public Comment
(3)
Commission Discussion and Action
B.
Issues to Discuss with Stakeholders for 2008 Session
(1)
Staff Proposals
(Background
Report-08/22/2006) (Background
Report-08/22/2006)
(2)
Public Comment
(3)
Commission Discussion and Action
18.
Public Comment
on Items Not on the Agenda
19.
Commission
Exchange
20.
Commission
Administrative Matters
The next regular Commission meeting will be held December 6-7,
2006, at the Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort in Key Largo,
commencing at 8:30 a.m. each day.
21.
Adjournment
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