Mitch Jurisich, Chairman

Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 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 January 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes and the March 3, 2026 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 Davis Madere)

C. Legislative (Brad Robin)

D. Legal (Brad Robin/Jakov Jurisic)

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 Discuss the Proposed Changes to R.S. 56:428 (A) for Oyster Lease Renewals in Navigational Areas  - OTF

B.     To Hear Oyster Season Update and Consider Sister Lake Reopening Dates - LDWF

C.    To Hear a Report from the Oyster Lease Damage Evaluation Board - OTF

D.    To Discuss Funding for SeaD Consulting Seafood Testing – OTF

E.     To Discuss Submitting a Letter to the CDC for a Response of the Salmonella Outbreak in Oysters - OTF

F.     To Hear an Update on Filling OTF Seat Vacancies and Consider Nominations- OTF

VII. Public Comment

VIII. Set Next Meeting

IX. Adjourn

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