Mitch Jurisich, Chairman
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
New Orleans Lakefront Airport
6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70126
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests
III. Approval of November 19, 2024 Meeting Minutes and the February 18, 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 Update on the Oyster Lease Moratorium Lifting- OTF/LDWF
B. To Hear an Update on the Equipment Grant Program- LDWF/ OTF
C. To Discuss the Pollution Line and Oyster Mapping- OTF/ LDH
D. To Discuss the Oyster Harvester Training- OTF
E. To Consider Funding for a WWLTV/Tegna Marketing Campaign- OTF
F. To Consider Funding to Hire a Legislative Representative- OTF
G. To Consider Funding to Reimburse Mitch Jurisich for the Let the World Be Your Oyster Invitation Printing and Mailing Fees- OTF
H. To Consider Adding a New Seat to the Oyster Task Force for a Representative from the LA Department of Ag and Forestry- OTF
I. To Consider Funding to Purchase an OTF Tablecloth- OTF
VII. Public Comment
VIII. Set Next Meeting
IX. Adjourn
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