Louisiana Oyster Task Force Meeting
John Tesvich, Chairman
Tuesday, November 27, 2018, 1 p.m.
UNO CERM Building
2045 Lakeshore Dr., RM 216
New Orleans, LA 70122
1.Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll call and introduction of guests
3. Approval of November 7, 2018 Minutes and November 27, 2018 Agenda
4. Treasury Report
A. LOTF Financial Report & Oyster Tag Sales
5. Committee ReportsPublic and Private Oyster Grounds Committee (Mitch Jurisich)
A. Enforcement (Major Edward Skena)
B. Legislative (Jakov Jurisic)
C. Research (Earl Melancon)
D. Coastal Restoration (Dan Coulon)
E. Marketing (LDWF)
F. Health (Justin Gremillion)
G. Professionalism (LDWF)
H. Aquaculture (Steve Pollock)
I. Joint Task Force Working Group (Mitch Jurisich)
6. New BusinessTo Hear an Update on the 2018-2019 Oyster Season Harvest- LDWF
A. To Hear an Update on the Oyster Lease Moratorium Lifting NOI- OTF
B. To Discuss the Oyster Task Force Presentation to LDWF Commission- OTF
C. Public Comment
7. Set Next Meeting
8. Adjourn
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