March 13, 2019

Minutes, Wednesday March 13, 2019

Attendance: Wendell Murphy, David Ferguson, Michael Barron, Richard MacPhee, Cole MacLellan, Hugh Fraser, Jay MacDonald, Blair Fricker, Veronika Brzeski

Meeting Opened at 2:30

• Minutes from Feb 8^th meeting – approval delayed until next meeting
• Introduction of New Board
• Recap of AGM
  • Marlene Brogan – in conflict of Owner Operator? Requires qualifications on Allegations of ties with licenses. ACTION: Michael to write an email to ask questions.
  • Dylan Yates – video on marine debris. David would like to reconsider the response. David willing to do the interview or have a few directors together. Motion to invite Mr. Yates to the next meeting (Michael), seconded by Jay. All in favour.
• Replacement Trap tag policy
  • ACTION: V to talk to Ginny and Lori about writing a letter
• Seal harvesting licenses, courses, etc. Seek information about:
  • Firearm Acquisition Possession
  • time frame for the new licenses?
  • New courses (Humane seal …)
• Upcoming meetings
  • Mackerel Advisory Committee (march 14, Halifax) (V over the phone)
  • Scatarie Bank MPA Research Panel (March 15, CBU) Becs
  • Fisheries Safety Association (March 19, Halifax) Skip it!
  • Scallop Advisory Committee (March 27, Halifax) V. over the phone
  • Scotia Fundy Round Table (March 29, Halifax) (David or Mike?)
• Other
  • Meetings planned in office with the NS offshore petroleum board and with Aaron Stephenson from ropeless fishing gear. ACTION: v to let directors know the schedule.
  • Michael Barron: Working group with NS fisheries minister. Work towards a premium lobster – with it reflected on the price for fish harvesters. Motion: Hugh to support Michael to work on this working group. Second: Richard.
  • V to work on quality project with Stacey Frame.

Meeting Adjourned: 4pm.