City Council

AD HOC DEER HERD COMMITTEE MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2015 A meeting of the Ad Hoc Deer Herd Committee was held on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room, City Hall. PRESENT: John Brakora, Josh Penland, Barry Peterson, Bob Hornkohl, Tom Bruce ABSENT: Roger Zielinski PURPOSE: To develop a long-term strategy for deer herd management; providing recommendations to City Council. Discussion on DMU 051. Josh Penland provided the committee with information regarding the DMU 051 Deer Management Unit for Manistee County. Discussion on Aerial Survey. Josh Penland provided a shaded map of the City showing areas for a possible aerial survey of deer in the City. Mr. Penland will move forward and secure a cost quote. Discussion on Public Survey. Josh Penland provided the committee a draft copy of a citizen survey that he is proposing. Following discussion, MOTION was made by Josh Penland, second by Bob Hornkohl to approve the survey form as drafted by the Chair and move forward with publication. Voice vote – Motion carried. The Committee was reminded that they cannot incur any expenses on behalf of the City without prior approval of the City Council. Next Meeting. Contact information for the DNR Biologist was provided to the Chair who will make contact to schedule a presentation at a future meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room. Meeting adjourned at the Call of the Chair at 4:10 p.m. Josh Penland, Chair Acting Recording Secretary AD HOC DEER HERD COMMITTEE – AUGUST 19, 2015 PAGE 1