2013-06-17 Game Management Advisory Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Game Management Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes – June 17, 2013 C. Bailey: I also spoke with Lauren what is it? Goodman? Bobby you know her. B. Command: Lauren Goodmiller [DLNR Admin]. C. Bailey: Yeah! That’s it. You know I spoke with her about late testimony, and testimony can still roll in. We were told that th the March 28 public hearing on this that they weren’t going to make a decision on it for over a year. They were going to include feedback from all over the island. But if you actually look at the paper that they gave – they can actually make a decision within the very next board meeting. So, like, it’s crucial that we move forward with this expeditiously and I agree with Mark – that substantial testimony can still filter its way in and be recognized. Chair Sylvester: OK. I guess, can I call the question and just add in that part or would I have to make a whole nother motion? OK. So, I would like to call the question at this point and it’s those in favor of the motion [pause] to exempt game mammals pertaining to the proposed amendment changes the HAR 124… ?: Did you talk to [unclear]? ?: Animals, animals, birds and [unclear]… Chair Sylvester: ….game animals – OK – game animals and request a letter signed by our Mayor [unclear] opposing [unclear] changes. For those in favor? ?: All in favor. C. Bailey: I don’t understand where you’re going with this Chairman? Chair Sylvester: Ah… C. Bailey: So, you’re amending the motion or? Chair Sylvester: No, no. I’m just – I’m reading the question and then we’re gonna vote on it. C. Bailey: Well, the only problem I have with the motion is delegating a response from the Mayor. I mean, I think it should be delivered to the Mayor, he should review it and if he concurs with it and we’re just an advocacy group – we can just give 21