Crab Task Force public meetings in 2024
3 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Crab Task Force
The Louisiana Crab Task Force will hear a presentation on proposed 2025 derelict crab trap closure areas and an update on the Restore Louisiana Small Business Loan Program. They will also consider a resolution supporting continued work on hypoxia in the Gulf. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and the current agenda.
- Presentation on 2025 Proposed Derelict Crab Trap Closure Areas
- Update on Restore Louisiana Small Business Loan Program by South Central Planning and Development Commission
- Consideration of a Resolution to Support Continued Work on Hypoxia in the Gulf
The Louisiana Crab Task Force adopted a resolution supporting continued efforts to reduce the size and growth of the Gulf Hypoxic Zone. The board also approved the financial report and previous meeting minutes.
- Approved resolution supporting continued work on Gulf hypoxia
- Approved financial report showing fund balance of $97,380
- Approved April 16, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approved August 20, 2024 meeting agenda
Crab Task Force
The Louisiana Crab Task Force will hear updates on the 2019 Fisheries Disaster Funding, handling of crab violation habitual offenders, and the Restore Louisiana Small Business Loan Program. They will also consider applying for MSC recertification assistance funding, writing a letter of support for a documentary on the BP oil spill aftermath, and funding for CTF leather binders. Additionally, they will discuss membership and removal of non-active members.
- Update on 2019 Fisheries Disaster Funding from LDWF
- Consider applying for MSC recertification assistance funding
- Update on handling crab violation habitual offenders
- Consider letter of support for documentary on BP oil spill aftermath
- Consider funding for CTF leather binders
The task force approved requesting that the LDWF seek recertification assistance funding from the MSC Ocean Stewardship Fund Grant. Members also approved the purchase of leather binders and recommended the removal of one inactive member. The body discussed delays and eligibility issues regarding 2019 Fisheries Disaster Funding.
- Approved request for LDWF to seek MSC recertification grant funding (Motion carried)
- Approved spending up to $1,000 for navy leather binders with CTF logo (Motion carried)
- Recommended LDWF Secretary remove member Chalin Delaune for lack of participation (Motion carried)
- Recommended LDWF produce a new release for task force seat openings (Motion carried)
- Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes (Motion carried)
- Approved April 16, 2024 meeting minutes (Motion carried)
- Postponed update on Restore Louisiana Small Business Loan Program (Motion carried)
- Decided to take no action on writing a letter of support for a BP Oil Spill documentary (Motion carried)
Crab Task Force
The Louisiana Crab Task Force will discuss handling habitual crab violation offenders and seek assistance from local district attorneys for prosecution. They will also consider implementing a required training course for the Fresh Product License. Officer elections are scheduled.
- Discuss handling of crab violation habitual offenders
- Request aid of local district attorneys in prosecuting habitual offenders
- Discuss Fresh Product License and possible required training course
- Officer elections
The task force elected Britney Breaux as Chair and Edward Frekey as Vice-Chair. Members discussed the lack of prosecution for habitual crab violators and requested a violation report by parish for the next meeting. The board also approved the financial report showing a balance of $45,488.
- Approved September 26, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approved February 20, 2024 meeting agenda
- Approved financial report with $45,488 balance
- Elected Britney Breaux as Chair
- Elected Edward Frekey as Vice-Chair