2024_08_20 Game Management Advisory Commission Agenda

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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: (9:00 am) 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 18, 2024, and July 16, 2024 3. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS: 4. COMMISSIONER REPORT BY DISTRICT: 5. PRESENTATION: a. Stephen Holmes, representative from Sierra Club Hawai’i Island Group, presenting “Clean Water Act Enforcement and Policy Implications”. b. Ryan Okano, PHD Division of Aquatics Resources Biologist, Hilo, Hawai’i presenting DAR’s Coral Restoration for Fisheries Habitat planning effort and an overview of current DAR issues on Hawai’i Island”. c. Jason Pang-Ching, Wildlife Biologist, Game Section, Hawai’i Department of Land Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife presenting “Potential Turkey Rule Amendments and the Greater Rule Changing Process”. 6. NEW BUSINESS: a. Discussion and Decision Making: Draft GMAC 2024 Second Quarter Report to Mayor Roth and County Council. 7. COMMITTEE REPORT: a. Investigative Committee: Regulations Affecting Keauhou Bay and Logistical Issues, and Potential Solutions, Committee Chair Natalie Reynolds. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next meeting will be on September 17, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at 25 Aupuni Street, Puna Conference Room, #1501, Hilo, HI 96720. 9. ADJOURNMENT: (11:00) Executive Session: The Game Management Advisory Commission anticipates it may convene in one or more executive sessions regarding the above matters listed on the agenda, pursuant to HRS Sections 92-4 and 92-5 (a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with the Board’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to HRS Section 92-4 is necessary to hold an executive session. Executive session is closed to the public. County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.