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Fish and Wildlife Commission

Minutes July 18 2019

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Commissioners Present
Crystal Norris – Chairperson
Kevin Davis
David Cook
Jim Lynch
Beth Lamb
Al Ferris
Todd Derum
Sharon Ponsford
Dagny Thomas
Brock Dolman

Commissioners Absent
Jake McKee
Jeff Holden

Others Present
Sonja Moug, Sonoma County AWM
James Reed, CDFW
Demitri Esquivel, CDFW
Tiffany Wolvek, CDFW
Tristin McHugh, Reef Check California

  1. Call to Order
    Chairperson Crystal Norris called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm.
  2. Adoption of May 2019 Minutes
    1. Report: Crystal Norris asks if there are any additions or corrections to the May 2019 minutes.
    2. Action: A motion was made by Al Ferris to accept minutes; motion seconded by Todd Derum.
    3. Passed with: 10 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
  3. Correspondence
    Fish and Game Commission notices.
  4. Financial Reports for May and June 2019
    1. Report: As of June 30, 2019, the General Fund balance is $2023.72
    2. Action: A motion was made by Jim Lynch to accept financial reports for May and June 2019 as presented; motion seconded by Dagny Thomas.
    3. Passed with: 10 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
  5. New Business
    1. Grant Request: Funding for Reef Check California
      1. Report: Tristan McHugh appeared before the Commission to give a presentation and answer questions from the commissioners regarding Reef Check California’s grant request. First Reading.
      2. Action: Second reading will be at the August meeting.
  6. Not on Agenda: James Reed, Demitri Esquivel, and Tiffany Wolvek, CDFW wardens, came to the meeting with their new rain gear purchased with a grant from the Commission. They showed the equipment to the commissioners and expressed their gratitude.
  7. Reports/Comments
    1. Public
    2. Board
  8. Adjourn
    Meeting adjourned at 7:47 pm.