Hawai'i Island Game Management Advisory Commission Report (Q3-Q4 2022)

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and a second by George Donev, the motion passed with Leomana Turalde and Teresa Nakama to start working on the letter. • Chair Antonio led a discussion about the reassessment of GMAC committees and proposed that we cancel all existing committees at this time. Per the Deputy Corporation Counsel, committees can be formed to work on certain issues as they come up. Brian Ley made a motion to disband all current GMAC Committees for 2022 until we have a reason to start another committee at a later date. With a second by Leomana Turalde, the motion passed. September 20, 2022 • A motion was made by Robert Duerr to approve the minutes from the July 19, 2022 and August 16, 2022 meetings. With a second by Brian Ley, the motion passed. • The Commissioners heard a presentation by Hawai'i County Corporation Counsel Sylvia Wan - Game Management Advisory Commission: Role & Purpose, Parliamentary Procedure. The presentation was followed by discussion, questions and answers. • The Commissioners heard a presentation by DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources, Aquatic Biologist Troy Sakihara will present/discuss the new Administrative amendment to lay net rules. The presentation was followed by questions and answers. • A motion was made by Robert Duerr to create a PIAG for the DAR rules change. With a second by Cortney Okumura, the motion passed. • DOFAW Wildlife Biologist Kanalu Sproat made a report on changes to Administrative Rules in adherence to HCR17, for Puuanahulu and Puuwaawaa hunting areas. The presentation was followed by questions and answers. • A motion was made by Brian Ley to form a committee to draft a letter stating any concerns of issues that GMAC may have with the proposed rule changes and submit the letter to DOFAW, Kanalu Sproat. Seconded by Leomana Turalde, the motion was carried. • A motion was made by Robert Duerr to move the Old Business which is to discuss a) Laupahoehoe Boat Ramp and Seawall Investigation Committee, b) GMAC development and finalization of Draft Rules, and, c) Letter to Mayor Roth for approval of GMAC's "Out Doors Day" event. Also, New Business, a) Chair recommendation for an HCR17 GMAC representative. The motion was seconded by Leomana Turalde. Motion carried by voice vote. October 18, 2022 • DOFAW West hawaii Wildlife Biologist Kanalu Sproat discussed general Administration rule changes in public hunting areas - specifically those proposed for Mauna Kea Unit A, Unit G, and Pohakuloa Training Area. This was followed by questions and answers. • Under Old Business, Commissioners voted to create a committee for the Laupahoehoe boat ramp and seawall investigation. The motion passed; Robert Duerr, Teresa Nakama, and Brian Ley volunteered to be on the committee. • Commissioners discussed the development and finalization of Draft Rules. It was postponed to the next meeting.