STEENS MOUNTAIN ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 29-30, 2012
Agenda
TIME
TOPIC
LEAD BY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Welcome, Introductions, Housekeeping
Tara Martinak, BLM
9:45
Designated Federal Official Update
Brendan Cain, BLM
9:55
Chairperson Update
Dan Haak, SMAC
10:05
Medusahead Presentation
Brenda Smith, Eastern Oregon
Agriculture Research Center
11:15
BREAK
11:30
Public Comment Period/Response to Public Comments
12:15 p.m.
Interested public /All
LUNCH
1:15
Steens Mountain Comprehensive Recreation Plan
Trails
Motorized winter recreation
Non-hiking area
3:00
BREAK
3:15
Steens Mountain Comprehensive Recreation Plan (continued)
5:00
ADJOURN
Jerry Hubbard, Facilitator
Eric Haakenson, BLM
Jerry Hubbard, Facilitator
Eric Haakenson, BLM
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2012
8:30 a.m.
Welcome, Introductions, Housekeeping
Tara Martinak, BLM
8:40
Action Items Review; Approve September 2012 meeting minutes
Tara Martinak, BLM
Jerry Hubbard, Facilitator
8:50
Re-cap Comprehensive Recreation Plan discussion and
make recommendation
Jerry Hubbard, Facilitator
Eric Haakenson, BLM
10:00
Potential Private Land Acquisition(s)
Bill Renwick, SMAC
Rhonda Karges, BLM
10:30
BREAK
10:45
Review Charter
Jerry Hubbard, Facilitator
11:00
BLM’s New Wilderness Study Area & Wilderness Management Manual(s)
Jerry Magee, BLM OR/WA State Office
11:45
Public Comment Period/Response to Public Comments
Interested public/All
Review “tabled” or unfinished business items; Develop Agenda Items for Next
Meeting
Jerry Hubbard, Facilitator
12:15 p.m.
1:00
ADJOURN
Meeting Location: PHOENIX INN, 300 NW Franklin Avenue, Bend, OR - (541) 317-9292