Date: 06/29/2012

Final
Committee Discussion

WILDFIRE COMMISSION

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Moved to adopt the Senate rules of procedure as th
Moved to postpone further meetings requiring the a		PASS
PASS



01:21 PM -- Committee Discussion
BILL:Committee Discussion
TIME: 01:22:11 PM
MOVED:Roberts
MOTION:Moved to adopt the Senate rules of procedure as the rules to be observed by the commission. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Davis
Excused
Gerou
Yes
Levy
Yes
Nicholson
Yes
Roberts
Yes
Final YES: 4 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



01:23 PM

The commission discussed their goals and expectations for the commission going forward, including the scope of testimony to be taken by the commission at future meetings. Discussion ensued regarding the transfer of wildfire mitigation responsibilities from the State Forest Service to the Department of Public Safety, and the impact of this changeover on the commission's charge. Ms. Sasak provided the perspective of DPS on its new role in combatting fires, particularly as it pertains to the commission's charge. Discussion followed regarding the potential for the commission to address wildfire issues that may have been beyond the commission's initial scope.


01:35 PM

Discussion continued regarding the commission's scope of consideration. Discussion ensued regarding its schedule for future commission meetings, and the implications of postponing future meetings until after Labor Day, since it is currently wildfire season. The commission also discussed issues to be covered at future meetings.


BILL:Committee Discussion
TIME: 01:36:17 PM
MOVED:Roberts
MOTION:Moved to postpone further meetings requiring the attendance of witnesses currently in the field with fire fighting operations until after Labor Day 2012. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Davis
Excused
Gerou
Yes
Levy
Yes
Nicholson
Yes
Roberts
Yes
Final YES: 4 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS




01:47 PM

The commission discussed its staffing expectations, particularly with regard to using resources provided by DPS. Ms. Sasak provided input on this point. Discussion ensued regarding submission of suggestions for future meeting subject matter and testimony, and the potential for touring the Lower North Fork Wildfire site and holding a meeting in Conifer.


01:58 PM

The committee adjourned.