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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM031903 Leslie Locke From: Sent: To: Subject: Lorna Delaney Friday, March 28, 2003 9:51 AM Leslie Locke FW: March 19 MRC Minutes ..c ¡] MRC 3-19-03 Minutes.doc ATT06249.txt Lorna Delaney, Clerk of the Board Jefferson County Commissioners <mailto:ldelaney@co.jefferson.wa.us> > -----Original Message----- > From: Joanna Sanders [mailto:sanders@waypt.com] > Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:03 PM > To: mrcmembers@onenw.org¡ Lorna Delaney > Subject: March 19 MRC Minutes > > > Minutes of last week's meeting are attached. > 1 Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee Minutes Wednesday, March 19,2003 Present: David Jenkins, District 2 Anne Murphy, District 2 Rex Rice, Enviromnent Glen Huntingford, Jefferson County Conunissioner Judy Damore, District 1 Jeff Gallant, District 1 Spike Hall, District 3 (Vice Chair) Pat Pearson, WSU Cooperative Extension Absent: Bill Kalina, ex-officio, U.S. Navy, Indian Island Larry Crockett, ex-officio, Port of Port Townsend Judy Surber, City of Port Townsend Andrew Pahner, District 3 (Chair) Guests/Staff: John Cambalik, Puget Sound Action Team Joanna Sanders, Secretary Susan Grantham OPENING BUSINESS Vice Chair Judy Damore called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM in the Madrona Room, at the WSU Cooperative Extension, Port Hadlock, Washington. There was a quorum of members present. The minutes of the January and February meetings were approved. Commissioner Huntingford noted that the BOCC would soon be deciding whether to continue rotating their attendance at MRC meetings. OBSERVER COMMENTS John Cambalik reported that the latest Sound Waves publication is available and includes two articles about Jefferson County, one on the Menzies Project and the other related to WSU's Watershed Project. OLD BUSINESS Year 3 Project Updates - Babitat Stewardship: The Habitat Stewardship Committee is waiting to receive the final report, which is due before the end of April. They have not met over the past month due to the necessity of reorganizing the MRC committee structure around the Year 4 Projects. Pat Pearson clarified that the Year 3 Grant Report is also due at the end of April. Year 3 Project Updates - Olympia Oyster: Barbara Nightingale is finishing up signage and the newspaper insert. Judy Damore has been helping with these efforts. Anne Murphy offered to send the electronic graphic file of the proposed signage (via Joanna Sanders) to any interested member. Rex Rice and David Jenkins expressed interest. This signage explaining the project and showing the life stages of the Olympia Oyster would be placed at two sites on Discovery Bay. It was suggested that the sign direct citizens to the MRC (or other contact) for more information. The Committee reported that it would, within a week, circulate the draft newspaper insert, providing the MRC with an opportunity for input. Suggestions were to include basic information about the MRC and, if the budget allows, print 3,000 for general distribution by the MRC (to libraries, and schools, etc.). It was reminded that grant requirements for printing logos on signage also need to be followed. Year 4 Project Update - Coordinator/Contractor: Dave Jenkins reviewed the hiring committee's interview process, noting that while there are two separate scopes of work for the Lead Contractor and MRC Coordinator positions, candidates and the hiring committee felt there might be advantages to combining the positions. The MRC went into Executive Session at 7:40 PM to discuss personnel issues and came back into Open Session at 8:40 PM. Marine Resources Committee - March 19,2003 Page: 2 In a brief discussion after the closing of the Executive Session, most members voiced their desire to hire the candidate appearing to have strongest skills in consensus building. Jeff Gallant restated that concerns to move forward quickly should drive us to choose the candidate that could "hit the ground running." After acknowledging that the two remaining candidates are both capable and would most likely perform well, a motion was made to offer the job to Barbara Bowen, who is currently working part time with Jefferson County and who has staffed Marine Resource Committee in the past. An amendment to the motion was made allowing for the contingency that if Barbara Bowen declined both contracts or accepted only the Coordinator position, the Hiring Committee would then offer the remaining position(s) to the second candidate, Michelle McConnell. The motion carried with one no vote by Jeff Gallant. " TarboolDabob Seining: Anne Murphy explained the work being done under the Year 4 grant is to assess the use of this habitat by forage fish and smolts. Peter Bahls has trained volunteers to do the seining, but MRC members were encouraged to participate. Pat Pearson agreed to work with Peter Bahls on a QNQC (quality assurance quality control) regarding how volunteers are being used and managed as part ofthe grant. NEW BUSINESS Northwest Straits Commission: The second NWSC newsletter was distributed. Anne Murphy reported that an example of an ecosystem-wide project is the data synthesized into GIS maps by Anchor Environmental. The Commission is hiring an MP A coordinator to address the tribal process and coordinate with all MRCs in nominating or suggesting new sites. A video of the derelict gear project will be produced. An application is being submitted for continued funding of this project from the NOAA Community Based Restoration Program. Dave Roberts is coordinating the DNR Aquatic Reserves programs and wants to explain this process to all MRCs and, if possible, present to the Jefferson MRC in April. In preparation for the final evaluation in 2004, the Commission will be working with MRC coordinators to ensure consistency among their websites. It was noted that the County worked with the MRC in developing the MRC website. Pat Pearson noted that there are grant funds for the MRC to contract some website work. MRCs are encouraged to copy the Commission on photo activities. OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE Blackboard Training: A tentative training date to review this on~line communication, record"keeping, and email system is Saturday, April 26 from 1-4;00 PM at WSU. BOCC Presentation: Andy Palmer and Anne Murphy have offered to present to the BOCC in April. Pat Pearson also agreed to be involved. Commissioner Huntingford suggested they review some of the MRC's past projects and accomplishments, as well as its current work. MRC Membership: It was noted that vacant Commercial Fishing, Marine Science Practitioner, and Recreation member positions have been advertised. Anne Murphy noted having solicited the interest of two individuals who participated in the MRC's focus group meetings. It was suggested that the MRC might look to fill the Recreation position with a representative from Port Ludlow. Jeff Gallant also expressed interest in switching to the Recreation position. There was some interest in the MRC having an opportunity to review the applications and make a recommendation. Judy Damore reported that she has contacted outgoing member Larry Lawson but not yet scheduled a debriefing with him. MRC Retreat: The retreat is scheduled for Thursday, April IO at the Swan Hotel. Joanna Sanders agreed to confirm the number of attendees. .. Marine Resources Committee - March 19, 2003 Page: 3 PREP ARE AGENDA / ADJOURN Suggested agenda topics for next month's meeting were: Northwest Straits Commission Report/Discussion, DNR Aquatic Reserves Presentation by Dave Roberts, and ReportslFollow~Up from the MRC Retreat and the Puget Sound-Georgia Basin Research Conference. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 7:00 PM in the Madrona Room, Port Hadlock, Washington. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.