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Raina Blackman moved to reimburse up to $500 for injured guard dogs, utilizing the money in the Loss Account. Doreen Gillespie seconded. The motion passed. Joe Kipp abstained from the vote.
(4:09:49) 3:09 PM
MOTION/VOTE
There was discussion on a request from Raina Blackman to propose to the Legislature that the LLB cover veterinary bills up to $500 for injured livestock guardian dogs
(4:06:10) 3:06 PM – Reimburse Vet Bills up to $500 for Injured Livestock Guard Dogs
There was LLB, DOL staff, industry members and general public discussion on whether or not to request additional annual general fund from the Legislature to support an LLB multiplier on qualified livestock depredations. No motion was made
(3:57:32) 2:57 PM – Multiplier
Joe Kipp moved to ask the Legislature to fund Wildlife Services for another $100,000, in addition to what the LLB already pays them. Doreen Gillespie seconded. Raina Blackman, Joe Kipp voted yes. Doreen Gillespie, Jordan Mannix voted no. John Sampsel broke the tie and voted yes. The motion passed.
(3:43:52) 2:41 PM
MOTION/VOTE
The LLB, DOL staff, industry members and general public discussed requesting more funding from the Legislature for Wildlife Services, in addition to what was already given to them by the LLB
(3:29:08) 2:28 PM – Wildlife Services Funding
Joe Kipp moved that protected, predatory and migratory birds be added to the Legislative list of covered predators. Raina Blackman seconded. The amended motion passed.
(3:26:17) 2:27 PM
MOTION/VOTE (Amended)
be added to the predator loss eligibility rolls. Raina Blackman seconded. Motion passed as amended (below).