Louisiana Oyster Task Force Meeting
Mitch Jurisich, Chairman/
Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 1 p.m.
St. Bernard Port and Harbor Terminal 100 Port Blvd, Chalmette, LA 70043

AGENDA

I. Pledge of Allegiance

II. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests

III. Approval of September 10, 2019 Minutes and October 22, 2019 Agenda

IV. Treasury Report

A. LOTF Financial Report & Oyster Tag Sales

V. Committee Reports

A. Public and Private Oyster Grounds Committee (Mitch Jurisich)

B. Enforcement (Major Edward Skena)

C. Legislative (Jakov Jurisic)

D. Research (Earl Melancon)

E. Coastal Restoration (Dan Coulon)

F. Marketing (LDWF)

G. Health (Justin Gremillion)

H. Aquaculture (Brandi Shelley)

I. Joint Task Force Working Group (Mitch Jurisich)

VI. New Business

A. To Discuss Planting and Sacking on Opening Day of the Public Area in Sister Lake- OTF

B. To Discuss Opening the Public Areas of Lake Chein and Lake Felicity on November 18, 2019- OTF

C. To Discuss the Action and Efforts Mississippi has Taken Against River Diversions and Next Steps for the Oyster Task Force- OTF

D. To Hear an Update on the Federal Fisheries Disaster Declaration- LDWF

E. To Consider Funding to Purchase Additional Tickets for the LA Alive Event- OTF

F. To Consider Funding for the 2019 ISSC Hospitality Suite- OTF

VII. Public Comment

VIII. Set Next Meeting

IX. Adjourn

 

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