12:00 P.M. Virtual Public Session
The Private Forest Accord Mitigation Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee, or “AC”) will hold a regular virtual public business meeting. The meeting is open to the public and will be live on the link below.
| 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 Public Comments [See final page for public comment information]. Members of the public are also welcome to introduce themselves |
Chair |
| 12:20 – 12:25 | 4. | Update on Executive Appointment Jessica Watson, ODFW Acting Habitat Administrator will provide an update to the Advisory Committee on the status of the Executive Appointment for the vacant AC seat. |
ODFW Staff |
| 12:25 – 12:35 | 5. | PFA Grants Amendment Process Andy Spyrka, Private Forest Accord Grant Coordinator, will provide an update on the PFA Grants Amendment Process. The AC will have the opportunity to comment. |
ODFW Staff |
| 12:35 – 12:55 | 6. | 2025 Summer Field Trip Andy Spyrka, Private Forest Accord Grant Coordinator, will provide recommendations for the time, location and dates of the proposed 2025 in-person AC field trip. |
ODFW Staff |
| 12:55 – 1:00 | 7. | Committee Closing Comments & Meeting Wrap-up The MAC Chair will summarize the meeting’s outcomes and provide time for members to remark on topics for future meetings. |
All Members |
| 8. | Meeting adjourns. |
RESOURCES: All adopted resources may be found online at https://www.dfw.state.or.us/habitat/PFA/MAC.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 Advisory Committee 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/contactus.asp. To make a request to view a virtual meeting in-person, with accommodations, please contact the PFA Grant Administrative Staff, Tiffany Caldwell, at tiffany.s.caldwell@odfw.oregon.gov or via telephone at 503-947-6330.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION OF DISABILITIES: Reasonable accommodation, such as assistive hearing devices, sign language interpreters, and materials in large print or audiotape, will be provided as needed. To ensure availability, please contact the Director’s Office at 503.947.6044 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to make your request. TTY users can reach ODFW by using the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service. Please dial 711 and ask to connect to 503-947-6044.