The Conservation Commission met Nov. 15 and 16 at Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge, Mound City.
Commissioners present were:
- Lowell Mohler, Jefferson City,
- Chairman Stephen C. Bradford, Cape Girardeau,
- Vice-chairman Cynthia Metcalfe, St. Louis,
- Secretary William F. "Chip" McGeehan, Marshfield, Member
The Commission set its next meeting for Dec. 15 and 16 at Conservation Department Headquarters in Jefferson City.
PRESENTATION:
Commission meetings are open to the public. Those wishing to be placed on the agenda for a presentation or other business must send a written request to Director, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or FAX 573/751-4467, at least 10 working days before the meeting date. The deadline for the next meeting is Dec. 2.
REGULATIONS:
The Commission removed the no-boating restriction from the Theodosia Arm of Bull Shoals Lake in Ozark County from November 15 through February 15.
ADMINISTRATION:
The Commission took the following action:
- Authorized entering into a contract with Meramec Mechanical, Inc., of Fenton for construction of an oxygenation system at Roaring River Fish Hatchery in Barry County for $412,000, plus a contingency fund of $41,000.
- Authorized entering into a contract with Meyer Electric Co., Inc., of Jefferson City for an electrical upgrade at Blind Pony Hatchery in Saline County for $611,114, plus a contingency fund of $61,000.
- Authorized entering into a contract with R. L. Persons Construction, Inc., of Poplar Bluff for construction of an oxygenation system at Montauk Fish Hatchery in Dent County for $486,000, plus a contingency fund of $49,000.
- Authorized entering into a contract with R. L. Persons Construction, Inc., of Poplar Bluff for an upgrade of the Red Star Access on the Mississippi River in Cape Girardeau County for $398,917, plus a contingency fund of $40,000.
- Approved the purchase of 334 acres in Jefferson County to be named LaBarque Creek Conservation Area (CA).
- Approved the purchase of 171.32 acres adjoining LaBarque Creek in Jefferson County to be named the LaBarque Creek CA.
- Approved the sale of 114 acres in Newton County.
- Approved the purchase of approximately 300 acres as an addition to Reform CA in Callaway County.
- Approved the sale of approximately 1.5 million board feet of timber on 832 acres of Sunklands CA in Shannon County.
- Approved the sale of approximately 2.4 million board feet of timberon 792 acres of Angeline CA in Shannon County.
- Approved four projects to benefit the lower Osage River and Lake of the Ozarks using a $1 million settlement from AmerenUE.
- Suspended hunting and/or fishing privileges of eight Missouri residents for Wildlife Code violations. Those whose privileges were suspended are:
| Individual | Location | Duration | Privilege |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis W. Burris | Pottersville | 6 months | all privileges |
| Christopher L. Cox | Crocker | 6 months | all privilege |
| Larry K. Gordon | Mound City | 2 years | hunting |
| Michael C. Graves | Nixa | 3 years | all privilege |
| Anthony S. Hubbard | Brighton | 1 year | all privileges |
| Justin M. Hutzler | Kaiser | 1 year | all privileges |
| Raymond L. Walder | Richmond | 5 years | all privileges |
| William D. Yuen | Dixon | 1year | all privileges |
- Approved the suspension or revocation of all hunting and fishing privileges of 101 Missouri residents and one nonresident who are not in compliance with applicable child support laws.
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