Mitch Jurisich, Chairman
Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
New Orleans Lakefront Airport
6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70126
AGENDA:
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests
III. Approval of November 19, 2024 Meeting Minutes and the January 8, 2025 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 (Captain Davis Madere)
C. Legislative (Jakov Jurisic)
D. Legal (Jakov Jurisic/ Brad Robin)
E. Research (Earl Melancon)
F. Coastal Restoration (Capt. George Ricks)
G. Marketing (BMF)
H. Health (LDH)
I. Aquaculture (Steve Pollock)
J. Joint Task Force Working Group (Mitch Jurisich)
VI. New Business
A. To Hear an Oyster Season Update- LDWF
B. To Discuss the Oyster Harvesters License and the Required Training- OTF
C. To Hear an Update on the Let the World Be Your Oyster Event- Anna Koehl, BMF
D. To Consider Funding to Hire a Legislative Representative- OTF
E. Officer Elections- OTF
VII. Public Comment
VIII. Set Next Meeting
IX. Adjourn
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