Lake Davis Fisheries Management

To: Lake Davis Steering Committee

From: Leslie Tigan, Secretary

Re: Draft Notes from the August 20, 2007 Lake Davis Steering Committee meeting held at Portola City Hall

Voting Members Present: John Ball (Portola Rotary), Jim Murphy (City of Portola), Bill Powers (Plumas County), Steve Clifton (Leonard’s Market), Fran Roudebush (Lake Davis Coalition), Jerry Dollard (Dollard’s Market), Claudia Wronker (GLRID)

Agency Representatives Present: Ed Pert (DFG), Julie Cunningham (DFG), Ivan Paulsen (DFG), Lori Wood (USFS), Lynne Ingram (USFS), Jason Roberts (DFG), Amber Rossi (DFG), Kevin Wright (DWR), Lisa Stone (DFG), Jerry Sipe (Plumas County Environmental Health), Lori Powers (DFG), Steve Martarno (DFG) By Phone: Ralph Hinton (DWR), Gretchen Bennitt (Air Quality District)

Acknowledged Guests: Diana Jorgensen

Minutes: It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of the July 19, 2007 meeting. All members present voted in favor.

Agency Reports:

DFG and Project Directors Report: Ed Pert provided an update on outreach efforts distributing copies of the newsletter that would be mailed prior to the treatment and reporting on DFG’s activities during the upcoming Railroad Days event. He explained that DFG and Forest Service personnel were starting to arrive in the Portola area and noted that all personnel were being briefed about local issues. One issue being address was adherence to local laws and regulations but there was some confusion about speed limits on Lake Davis Road. He requested additional signage on speed limits. He reported that the Incident Command Center will be the Chalet View Lodge, that Julie Cunningham will be the liaison officer and take the lead on any necessary interaction with other agencies. Daily morning briefings will be held at the Lodge with and agency briefing to follow. He felt a member of the Steering Committee should attend the briefings. City Hall, Leonard’s Market, DFG Office, Crocker Station, Grizzly Store, Portola Post Office and the road closure check points have been chosen as “official information stations”. He explained that site visits would be arranged for various groups of people. The need for Steering Committee members to have access to the project to allow for a first hand, visual report on the activities was discussed. Ms. Roudebush noted that in 1997 if the public had not witnessed the problems with the project no one would have known about the problems with the treatment. She suggested that Steering Committee members should be allowed access to the project site and the ability to film or photo what they observed. After discussion regarding Forest Service regulations for allowing access to the closure area it was determined that the agencies would work out a way to accommodate the Steering Committee members.

Julie Cunningham reported that the lot analysis testing would start this week with each of the seven lots being tested and samples retained. She suggested using the same committee that had worked with chemicals on prior issues be utilized to review the results.

Ivan Paulsen gave an update on the fish picture that was in the newspaper, noted that they did not find any evidence that the fish was ever turned into DFG.

USFS – Lori Wood reported that the Camp 5 paving project was again delayed, the Forest Closure would take place after Labor Day and will be lifted in stages depending on water test results.

DWR – Lake levels are at 5764.3 elevation, 44,085 acre feet.

Air Quality – Gretchen Bennet reported that they were working with DFG and the State Air Resources Board to develop a monitoring plan throughout the project.

Plumas County Environmental Health – Jerry Sipe noted that the isotope work was almost complete with a final report upcoming.

City of Portola: Mr. Murphy reported that the treatment plant is out to bid process was closed but that bids had not yet been opened.

GLRID – Claudia Wronker reported that the City was working with them to negotiate with DFG.

Economic Committee Report – It was reported that Businesses were being surveyed and they would work on post-project publicity to get the word out to businesses.

Press Release – Mr. Murphy presented a draft press release to from the Committee. It was suggested that a modification emphasis that the Committee’s number on concern is the health and safety of the community. It was then moved and seconded to approve the press release with the noted modifications. All members present voted in favor.

Set next meeting date: The next meeting was scheduled for 1-3 pm on September 17, 2007 at City Hall.

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 2:46 p.m.