The Private Forest Accord Grant Program Advisory Committee (Committee) will convene a public business meeting on March 14 at 12:00 PM and March 15 at 9:00 AM, at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Headquarters (4034 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302). This meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in a hybrid format, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options. Interested individuals may attend in person at the designated location or participate virtually through the provided link.
| Time | # | Item | Member(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 – 12:05 | 1. | Call to Order, Roll Call, & Approval of Agenda |
Chair |
| 12:05 – 12:10 | 2. | Consent Agenda
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Chair |
| 12:10 – 12:20 | 3. | Public Comment |
Chair |
| 12:20 – 12:30 | 4. | Staff Report
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ODFW Staff |
| 12:30 – 3:10 | 5. | PFA Review Regions 1-3 Presentation The PFA Stream Biologists will present on projects submitted for Review Regions 1 through 3. The Committee will have an opportunity to ask questions after each regional presentation. |
ODFW Staff |
| 3:10 – 3:30 | 6. | Break |
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| 3:30 – 5:30 | 7. | PFA Review Regions 4 and 5 Presentation The PFA Stream Biologists will present on projects submitted for Review Regions 4 and 5. |
ODFW Staff |
| 5:30 – 6:00 | 8. | Final Committee Scoring All Committee members will cast their final scores for reviewed projects. |
All Members |
| 6:00 | 9. | Day 1 meeting adjourns. |
| Time | # | Item | Member(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:05 | 1. | Call to Order, Roll Call, & Approval of Agenda |
Chair |
| 9:05 – 9:15 | 2. | Public Comment |
Chair |
| 9:15 – 9:30 | 3. | Funding Packet Update Andy Spyrka, PFA Grant Coordinator, will provide an overview of the proposed 2023 Grant Solicitation funding packet for Committee deliberation before voting. |
ODFW Staff |
| 9:30 – 10:30 | 4. | Committee Deliberations As needed, the PFA Chair will lead the Committee in discussion of the proposed 2024 PFA Grant Funding Packet. |
Chair |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | 5. | Committee Voting The Committee will vote on the recommended 2024 PFA Grant Program funding packet. |
All Members |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | 6. | Committee Closing Comments & Meeting Wrap-up The Committee Chair will summarize the meeting’s outcomes and provide time for members to remark on topics for future meetings. |
All Members |
| 11:00 | 7. | Meeting adjourns. |
The times listed on the agenda are approximate. At the chair's discretion, the time and order of an agenda item—including the addition of a break or executive session — may change to maintain the meeting flow.
RESOURCES: All adopted resources may be found online at https://www.dfw.state.or.us/habitat/PFA/advisory_committee.html#Resources.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: This Committee accepts written comments on all agenda items. It is encouraged that written comments be provided 72 hours in advance for Committee consideration, but public testimony may be requested during the standard Public Comment agenda item without advanced notice. Any written comments may be submitted to the Committee Board Appointed Person Andy Spyrka, Andrew.J.Spyrka@odfw.oregon.gov. Three minutes maximum will be allotted for each individual to provide their comments, with less time per person when there are numerous requests to speak. The maximum amount of time for all public testimony for agenda items is on the meeting agenda. The Chair may, however, provide an opportunity for public comment at the end of the meeting when all agenda items are completed before the official end time of the meeting.
GENERAL INFORMATION & PRIOR MEETINGS: For regularly scheduled meetings, the Grant Program Advisory Committee's agenda is posted on the web at https://www.dfw.state.or.us/habitat/PFA/meetings.html in advance of the meeting date.
ACCESSIBILITY: This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to our Public Information Office via telephone at (503) 947-6000 or visit www.dfw.state.or.us/agency/directory/contact_us.asp.