Kevin Cook — Was thanked and then asked a question about how the experience changed the witness's goals.
Kevin Cook — Was thanked by the witness and appears to be facilitating the questioning.
Kevin Cook — Was asked if he had a question.
Kevin Cook — Was asked whether he had a question and responded no.
Kevin Cook — Asked about Liquid Space and how it would help in the assignment.
Kevin Cook — Provided the second to the motion to approve the docket.
Kevin Cook — Acknowledged as having seen the facility examples already.
Van Burtenshaw — The chair is referenced as the committee prepares to move forward.
Van Burtenshaw — Addressed as Mr. Chairman.
Van Burtenshaw — Indicated there were no further questions and that the committee would vote on Keating at the next meeting.
Van Burtenshaw — Addressed as Chairman in closing remarks.
Van Burtenshaw — Addressed as Chairman Burtenshaw.
Van Burtenshaw — Van Burtenshaw is repeatedly addressed as Mr. Chairman/Chairman during a continuous discussion, including a question about the $40 million impact area and subsequent responses and closing remarks, all within the same exchange.
Van Burtenshaw — Identified as the member who seconded the motion.
Van Burtenshaw — Addressed as Mr. Chairman in the discussion of the dock and marina improvements.
Van Burtenshaw — Referred to as Mr. Chairman in a joking exchange about the dock sinking.
Van Burtenshaw — Referred to as the chairman in connection with Harriman State Park.
Mark Harris — Seconded the motion.
Mark Harris — Asked about other uses of the lake besides tourism and recreation and their effect on lake level.
Mark Harris — Mentioned as having a connection to Harriman State Park's area.
Mark Harris — Senator Mark Harris asked whether snow machine registration revenue is declining because of a lack of snow, and the director responded to that question.
James Keating — James Keating introduced himself as Jim Keating from Hailey, Idaho, and said he was seeking reappointment to the Idaho Parks and Recreation Department board. He described living in Idaho for about 20 years, his interest in outdoor recreation and public service, and his private-sector and management background, including work in high tech and as COO of Liquid Space. He emphasized the importance of parks to Idaho’s economy and quality of life and said he hoped to bring his organizational and management experience to benefit the agency and the state. In response to questions about the biggest challenges facing the agency, he identified two main issues: demand exceeding capacity and deferred maintenance. He suggested solutions such as investing in operations, smarter reservation systems, deferred maintenance, and strategic land investments to improve access and future opportunities. The exchange concluded with committee members indicating his nomination would be voted on at the next meeting and thanking him for coming to Boise.
Ford Alcessor — Introduced himself as an attorney in Priest River and chair of the Lakes Commission.
Phil Hart — Addressed as Vice Chairman Hart.
Phil Hart — Phil Hart asks a follow-up question about whether the disputed lake-level adjustment periods are tied to fish habitat and whether part of the year is locked into a fixed schedule. Later in the same segment, he is referenced as the vice chair as the meeting transitions to closing remarks and rules.
Phil Hart — Acknowledged as having seen the facility examples already.
Phil Hart — Addressed directly about the new centralized entrance at Farragut State Park.
Molly McCann — Molly McCann is introduced as the executive director and noted as being present at the meeting for questions.
Mr. Alsace — Responds to the senator's question about how more lake days would change day-to-day use.
Ron Taylor — Addressed as Senator in the exchange.
Ron Taylor — Addressed as Senator in the discussion of lake use and crowding.
Ron Taylor — Referenced as being dismayed by the prospect of more early-season access.
Ron Taylor — Referenced in connection with a prior statement about wanting to be alone on the lake.
Ron Taylor — Seconded the motion.
Ron Taylor — Asked about the fiscal impact of eliminating the fee.
Ron Taylor — Moved to approve docket number 20308-2501.
Andrew Smith — Andrew Smith, Resource Protection Assistance Bureau Chief with the Idaho Department of Lands, introduced himself and began presenting the Department’s request for approval of pending rule docket 20-0302-2-2401.
Jim Guthrie — Jim Guthrie questioned the witness about the distribution of mining across federal, private, and state lands, then pressed further by noting that despite numerous meetings and many public comments, the resulting changes appeared to be only superficial wordsmithing.
Jim Guthrie — Jim Keating is introduced as being present for reappointment, and shortly afterward he is referenced again as a board member who had previously spoken about the economic impact of outdoor recreation.
Jim Guthrie — A senator was addressed regarding the Thousand Springs/Billingsley Creek area; the name appears to be a transcription error and may refer to a member not listed here.
Marty Mensinger — Marty Mensinger introduced himself as the program manager for Navigable Waterways at the Idaho Department of Lands and began his testimony before the committee regarding the pending fee rule for navigable waterways and the related rulemaking process.
Ms. Mensinger — Ms. Mensinger is the presenter being questioned, with follow-up questions continuing on related issues, including impacts to workflow and federal management of lake beds.
Lawson Tate — Introduced himself as the rights-of-way program manager at the Idaho Department of Lands.
Mr. Tate — Mr. Tate explained that eliminating the fee would have only a minimal fiscal impact on the department, estimating the loss at less than $2,000 to $3,000 per year. He noted that the department is only collecting $50 fees for assignment of an easement, so the revenue involved is very small.
Director Buxton — Invited to come forward and state their name for the record.
Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation — Introduced themselves as the director and began remarks.
Susan Buckston — Identified herself as the director of the Department of Parks and Recreation and noted she had already spoken at JFAC earlier that day.
Julie VanOrden — Julie VanOrden is referenced as having visited and seen the Harriman State Park improvements, and the speaker notes that she could speak to her impressions of the project.
Marley Johnson — Marley Johnson was introduced and invited to the podium, then discussed her plans to return to school, graduate in May, and pursue flight school and possibly an aviation degree. She said the specific school does not matter much, noted that she does not own a plane aside from her younger brother’s toy plane, and concluded by saying she loved the experience and that it changed her perspective on state politics by showing her that people can work together toward the same goal of doing what is best for the state.
Doug Okuniewicz — Asked whether Marley Johnson has their own plane.