John Tesvich, Chairman
Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at 1:00 p.m.
UNO Advanced Technology Center
2021 Lakeshore Dr., Room 210
New Orleans, Louisiana 70122 

AGENDA     

      I.         Roll call and introduction of guests
     II.         Approval of March 29, 2016, Meeting Minutes and May 17, 2016, Agenda
    III.         Treasury Report
                 A. Oyster tag sales
                 B. LOTF Financial Report
  IV.         Committee Reports
                A. Public and Private Oyster Grounds Committee (Mitch Jurisich)
                B. Enforcement (Captain Chad Hebert)
                C. Legislative (Jakov Jurisic)
                D. Research (Dr. Earl Melancon)
                E. Coastal Restoration (Dan Coulon)
                F. Marketing (LDWF)
                G. Health (Lance Broussard)
                H. Sustainability (LDWF)
                I. Professionalism (LDWF)
                J. Aquaculture
    V.         New Business
                A. Congresstional staff tour of LA oyster industry in early August (Al Sunseri)
                B. Legislative update (LDWF)
                C. Update from Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana on Oyster Shell 
                     Recycling Program (Corey Miller)
                D. Discussion of Industry Advancement Grants (Steve Beck)
                E. Public Oyster Seed Ground 2015/16 season summary (Steve Beck)
                F. Update on the Public Oyster Seed Ground Account (Steve Beck)
                G. Updates to the Public Oyster Seed Groud Areas (Steve Beck)
  VI.         Public Comment
 VII.         Set Next Meeting
VIII.         Adjourn 

The meeting will be held in compliance with Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law as defined by Louisiana R.S. 42:11, et seq.  The public is invited to attend.  To listen in to the meeting via webinar register at:
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