Game and Fish Commission

OKLAHOMA CITY GAME AND FISH COMMISSION AGENDA April 7, 2025 1:30 PM Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Center 3400 NW 36th Street COMMISSIONERS Rick Godfrey, Chair, Ward 2 B.C. Phillips, Ward 6 Charles Burton, Vice Chair, Ward 7 Robert Lewter, Ward 3 David Banky, Ward 5 Bill Townsend, Ward 8 Brandon Boudreaux, Ward 1 Ronny Sales, Ward 4 Donovan Woods, At­Large Oklahoma City Game and Fish Commission Meeting Information The Oklahoma City Game and Fish Commission meets the first Monday of each month at 1:30 PM at the Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36th Street, unless prior notice of a change is posted. To confirm meeting dates, call (405) 297­2974.  Oklahoma City Game and Fish Commission Meeting Information The Oklahoma City Game and Fish Commission meets the first Monday of each month at 1:30 PM at the Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36th Street, unless prior notice of a change is posted. To confirm meeting dates, call (405) 297­2974. It is the policy of The City of Oklahoma City to ensure that communications with participants and members of the public with disabilities are as effective as communications with others. Anyone with a disability who requires an accommodation, a modification of policies or procedures, or an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this meeting should call (405) 297­2974, at least 48 hours in advance (excluding weekends or holidays). The Game and Fish Commission will give primary consideration to the choice of auxiliary aid or service requested by the individual with disability before the scheduled meeting. If you need an alternative format of the agenda, or any information provided at this meeting, call (405) 297­2974 at least 48 hours before the meeting (excluding weekends or holidays). Addressing the Game and Fish Commission Citizens may address the Game and Fish Commission during public hearings on any agenda item or at the end of the meeting when the Chairman asks for citizen comments. If you wish to address the Game and Fish Commission, you may call (405) 297­2974 and provide your name and the topic of your remarks, or you may ask to speak at the meeting. Citizens who address the Game and Fish Commission will be asked to provide their name and address, as well as the agenda item number and their reason for appearing. All comments must be relevant to the item. The presiding officer may prohibit a person from addressing the Game and Fish Commission, or have them removed from the meeting location, if that person commits disorderly or disruptive behavior. This includes, but is not limited to, speaking without being recognized by the presiding officer; continuing to speak after notice that the allotted time has expired; presenting comments or material not relevant to the item under discussion; failing to comply with lawful instructions of the presiding officer; or engaging in other conduct, activity, or speech that delays, disturbs, or interferes with the effective or timely conduct of the meeting or is otherwise violent, threatening, abusive, obscene, or jeopardizes the safety of self or discussion; failing to comply with lawful instructions of the presiding officer; or engaging in other conduct, activity, or speech that delays, disturbs, or interferes with the effective or timely conduct of the meeting or is otherwise violent, threatening, abusive, obscene, or jeopardizes the safety of self or others. A person may also be subject to arrest and removal from the meeting location for violating the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 2020, § 30­​81 – Disorderly Conduct and/or violating the Oklahoma Statutes, Title 21, § 280 ­ Willfully Disturbing, Interfering with, or Disrupting State Business, Agency Operations, or Employees. Citizens may not address the Game and Fish Commission under “Items from the Chairman,” “Items from Commissioners,” or “Items from Staff” (except for items listed for a vote or if asked for comments by a Commissioner). Citizens may address the Game and Fish Commission on individual concerns, including on the listed exceptions, under “Public Comments.” However, “Public Comments” is not a forum for publicly announced or declared candidates for City office, and such persons will not be allowed to speak under “Public Comments.” No person will be allowed to campaign on any political issue during the Game and Fish Commission meeting. Comments must concern City services or policies. Please fill out a “Request to be Heard” form, as provided by staff, and PLEASE LIMIT YOUR COMMENTS TO THREE MINUTES. Continuing to speak beyond the time allowed by the presiding officer will constitute grounds for removal from the meeting location. Game and Fish Commission Actions The Game and Fish Commission may adopt, approve, ratify, deny, defer, recommend, receive, amend, or continue any agenda item. Commission actions are not limited by staff recommendations. If more information is needed, the Game and Fish Commission may refer matters to the Director of Parks and Recreation or to legal counsel, or submit them to committees, boards, and commissions for additional study. Items may be stricken from the agenda, or no action may be taken. For more information about the Game and Fish Commission, call (405) 297­2974. NOTICE OF MEETING OKLAHOMA CITY GAME AND FISH COMMISSION There will be a regular meeting of the Oklahoma City Game and Fish Commission on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 1:30 PM, at the Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Center, located at 3400 NW 36th Street. study. Items may be stricken from the agenda, or no action may be taken. For more information about the Game and Fish Commission, call (405) 297­2974. NOTICE OF MEETING OKLAHOMA CITY GAME AND FISH COMMISSION There will be a regular meeting of the Oklahoma City Game and Fish Commission on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 1:30 PM, at the Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Center, located at 3400 NW 36th Street. AGENDA I. Call to Order. II. Items from the Chairman. III. Approval of the Minutes of the March 3, 2025, Oklahoma City Game and Fish Commission meeting. IV. Items from Commissioners. V. Items from Staff. A. Update on fisheries management program activities. B. 3rd Quarter Boating and Fishing Permit Revenue Report. C. Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust update. VI. Public Comments. VII. Adjournment.