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CITY OF DELAFIELD MEETING AGENDA DEER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Chair: Joe Reynoso Members: Todd Wenzel, James Marsh, Gene Olson, Jameson Chatman, Dirk Wilken, Ald. D4, VACANT May 19, 2026 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers 500 Genesee St. Office: (262) 646-6220 - E-Mail: clerksoffice@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – https://www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov/ Minutes DRAFT 1. Call to Order Chair Reynoso called the Deer Management Committee meeting to order at 6:39 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Members Present: Joe Reynoso, Chair Jim Marsh Gene Olson Mike Roy Member(s) Absent: Todd Wenzel Dirk Wilken, Ald., D4 Jameson Chatman Also Present: Catherine Carnick, Administrative and Billing Clerk 4. Minutes Discussion and possible action on the following minutes: A. Approval of the March 17, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes Motion by Joe Reynoso, seconded by Jim Marsh, to approve the minutes from the March 17, 2026 regular meeting. All in favor. Motion carried. 5. City of Delafield Citizen Comments Seeing no one present to comment, citizen comments were closed at 6:40 p.m. 6. Unfinished Business Discussion and possible action on the following items: A. State of the Union – Joe Reynoso to provide update on field activities Joe Reynoso reported that several informational reports had been distributed to committee members, including information regarding the declining number of hunters alongside increasing deer population levels. He also discussed upcoming field work, including observation and repair/replacement of deer stand covers. Gene Olson stated he has observed an increase in deer population activity, including increased deer traffic and concerns from neighboring property owners. Office: (262) 646-6220 - E-Mail: clerksoffice@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – https://www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov/ Joe Reynoso discussed challenges associated with obtaining permission from private property owners to allow hunting access on their land. Committee members also discussed hunting setback requirements and allowable hunting distances near residential properties. Gene Olson expressed concerns regarding bow hunting, noting instances where deer continue to travel after being struck by arrows. Mike Roy asked about the process for donating harvested meat. Joe Reynoso explained that donated meat must undergo Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing prior to donation. Joe Reynoso also reviewed the seven deer stands located throughout the city and discussed associated permissions for their use. He stated he would seek additional clarification regarding DNR testing requirements. Motion made by Joe Reynoso, seconded by Mike Roy, to purchase replacement stand covers. All in favor; motion carried. B. Review Incentives and Promotions Joe Reynoso discussed the use of trail cameras and distribution of images via email as a way to encourage hunter participation and increase interest in hunting opportunities within the community. Jim Marsh noted that making trail camera images publicly accessible could create concerns but stated that sharing images through email distribution may be a more appropriate approach. Gene Olson suggested creating a photo album to organize and share images. Joe Reynoso expressed support for that idea as an alternative to managing a Facebook page. Joe Reynoso also reported contacting the Lake Country newspaper regarding publication space for an informational article and discussed the possibility of being featured in the Communicator newsletter. Additionally, Joe Reynoso stated he met with Jori Hartwig regarding the creation of a page on the City of Delafield Tourism Website and potential inclusion within tourism magazine materials. Gene Olson requested clarification regarding the type of article being proposed. Joe Reynoso provided examples from tourism magazine materials and also noted support from Mayor Tim Aicher. Joe Reynoso stated the primary goals of the outreach efforts are to encourage additional hunters to participate and to identify more properties where hunting access may be permitted. Jim Marsh noted that the Waukesha GIS Map could be utilized to identify properties with significant deer traffic. Discussion continued regarding challenges associated with obtaining permission from property owners to allow hunting access on private property. Office: (262) 646-6220 - E-Mail: clerksoffice@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – https://www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov/ 7. New Business Discussion and possible action on the following items: A. New Member No discussion or action taken. 8. Correspondence No correspondence was discussed. 9. Requests for Future Agenda Items Note: No discussion on requested items A. Drone Survey 10. Adjournment Having no further business, Chair Reynoso adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Catherine Carnick, Administrative and Billing Clerk