Oyster Task Force to Meet March 20
Louisiana Oyster Task Force Meeting
John Tesvich, Chairman
Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 1 p.m.
2021 Lakeshore Dr., STE 210
New Orleans, LA 70122
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Roll call and introduction of guests
III. Approval of February 15, 2018 Minutes and March 20, 2018 Agenda
IV. Treasury Report
A. Oyster Tag Sales
B. LOTF Financial Report
C. Tier 2.1 Financial Disclosure Reminder
V. Committee Reports
A. Public and Private Oyster Grounds Committee (Mitch Jurisich)
B. Enforcement (Major Chad Hebert)
C. Legislative (Jakov Jurisic)
D. Research (Earl Melancon)
E. Coastal Restoration (Dan Coulon)
F. Marketing (LDWF)
G. Health (Justin Gremillion)
H. Sustainability (LDWF)
I. Professionalism (LDWF)
J. Aquaculture (John Supan)
K. Joint Task Force Working Group (Mitch Jurisich)
VI. New Business
A. Discussion and Updates on the 2017-18 Oyster Season- LDWF
B. To Hear a Proposal to Change the Timing of the Dermo (Perkinsus Marinus) Sample Collections- LDWF
C. Discussion on the Bonne Carre Spillway Opening and the Special Oyster Transplant- OTF
D. To Hear Discussion and an Update on the Closure of Mardi Gras Pass- OTF
E. To Hear Date Proposals for the OTF ‘Let the World Be Your Oyster’ Event- OTF
F. Election of Officers-OTF
VII. Public Comment
VIII. Set Next Meeting
IX. 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 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3432984654095962626
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