VILLAGE OF CAMERON REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, MAY 13, 2019

6:00 P.M.

CAMERON VILLAGE HALL

300 N. 1^st STREET

            The Cameron Village Board met in regular session on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cameron Village Hall. Members present: Dave Ebner, Steve Johnson, Russ Hulback, Randy Hill, Tim Wall, with Mark Trowbridge presiding. Absent: Ben Hester.

            Also present: Roger Abbott, Dan Seeger, Mike Lynch, Bill Koepp, Chuck Bellows, Aggie Ciolkosz, Mark Palma, Leroy Wohlk and Gary Strand.

           The minutes of the April 8, 2019 regular meeting were mailed out prior to the meeting. Dave Ebner moved to approve the minutes of the April 8, 2019 regular meeting as printed, second Randy Hill. Carried 6-0

            The May payables were presented in printed form. Russ Hulback moved to approve the payment of the May payables and additions as printed, second Tim Wall. Carried 6-0

APPEARANCES:

           Public Comment: Leroy Wohlk submitted his support of an expanded facility for the Food Pantry as they serve many clients and are in need of a cleaner, updated facility.          

            Bill Koepp reported that there are currently 4 new single-family homes and 2 multi-family facilities being built along with the pole plant continuing progress on their expansion project.

            Jaden Ebert was not able to attend, but he submitted his written report and Dan Seeger and Roger Abbott were in attendance. The board had no questions for Roger and Dan.

            Mike Lynch submitted his written report and added that his department is working on sending out notices to residents that have “junk” on their property that needs to get cleaned up.

Bartender license application for Satin R. Krahl-Eiffler was presented for approval. Dave Ebner moved to approve the bartender license for Satin R. Krahl-Eiffler provided all criteria have been met, second Randy Hill. Carried 6-0

OLD BUSINESS

            Randy Hill, Chair of the Food Pantry Ad Hoc Committee had Mark Palma give an overview why there is a need for a food pantry in this area.

            Randy Hill obtained two estimates to re-side the Village Hall and detached garage: Crotteau’s Seamless Siding at $25,720 and Agile Exteriors at $35,530. Steve Johnson moved award the project to Crotteau’s Seamless Siding at $25,720, second Tim Wall. Carried 5-1 (No- Randy Hill)

NEW BUSINESS

            Randy Hill reported that the Parks/Cemetery Committee met and decided that the pine trees that are to be cut down at Sportsman Park will have to wait until after Camerama. The committee also discussed building a permanent concession stand into the southwest corner of the pavilion.

            The Park/Cemetery Committee recommended purchasing the ball field drag machine from the Cameron School District as they are looking to by a new machine. Randy Hill moved to purchase the used ball field drag machine from the Cameron School District in the amount of $1,000, second Dave Ebner. Carried 6-0

            The Street Committee reported that the 11^th Street project is moving along nicely. The curb and gutter and sidewalk have been installed and the blacktopping should be done by late May or early June. The committee also stated that the Arlington Avenue project should start this week, with the blacktop being peeled on Wednesday, May 15^th, and weather permitting they will get it blacktopped by the following Wednesday. The committee also looked into the cost to chip the brush pile instead of burning it and the cost estimate is between $5,000 and $6,000, with an additional $4,000 to haul the mulch away. Lastly, the committee recommended purchasing used survey grade GPS equipment from surveyor Matt Shilts in the amount of $450 along with two CADD (Computer Aided Drafting) software licenses for $1,169 for a total cost of $1,619. Steve Johnson will train the public works guys at no charge to the Village. Dave Ebner moved to approve the purchase of GPS equipment and two CADD software licenses at a total cost of $1,619. Second Mark Trowbridge. Carried 6-0

            Cooper Engineering presented Change Order No.1 for the Main Street Reconstruction project in the amount of $966.00. Dave Ebner moved to approve Change Order No.1 for the Main Street Reconstruction project in the amount of $966.00, second Steve Johnson. Carried 6-0

            Cooper Engineering presented Change Order No.2 for the Main Street Reconstruction project in the amount of $54,210.00. Randy Hill moved to approve Change Order No.2 for the Main Street Reconstruction project in the amount of $54,210.00, second Steve Johnson. Carried 6-0

Mark Trowbridge presented the appointment of Committee and Commissions as follows:

            VILLAGE OF CAMERON

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

2019-2020

First person listed is Chairperson

PERSONNEL:                                  Randy Hill – Mark Trowbridge –Russ Hulback

STREETS:                                         Dave Ebner – Russ Hulback- Steve Johnson

WATER/SEWER:                              Mark Trowbridge - Randy Hill – Steve Johnson

PARKS/CEMETERY:                       Randy Hill – Ben Hester– Tim Wall

FINANCE:                                      Mark Trowbridge – Tim Wall – Roger Olson

FIRE/POLICE

DISCIPLINARY:                               Dave Ebner – Tim Wall – Mark Trowbridge

LICENSING:                                    Steve Johnson – Dave Ebner – Randy Hill

BOARD OF REVIEW:                     Roger Olson – Mark Trowbridge

WEED COMMISSIONER:               Tim Wall

INSURANCE:                                  Randy Hill – Ben Hester – Russ Hulback

JOINT SEWER COMMISSION:      Steve Johnson – Mark Trowbridge

LIBRARY BOARD:                          Ben Hester

BLOCK GRANT:                            Ben Hester – Steve Johnson – Roger Olson

ASSESSMENTS:                              Steve Johnson – Randy Hill – Russ Hulback

ENERGY USE COMMITTEE             Russ Hulback – Tim Wall – Steve Johnson

COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD  Ben Hester – Dave Ebner – Charlotte Tubbs

           Carla TePaske – Geri Schoenecker

Village of Cameron

Commissions

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS:

(Three year term)                                Expires                                    Phone#

Mark Trowbridge                               5-1-2021                                 458-6168

Jim Turner                                          5-1-2021                                 458-4181

Bill Koepp                                          5-1-2020                                 458-4448

Cliff Culver                                         5-1-2020                                458-4329

Dan Oftedahl                                    5-1-2022                                458-2770

Alternate:

Randy Hill                                          5-1-2021                                 458-4095

PLANNING:

(Three year term)                                Expires                                    Phone#

Mark Trowbridge                               5-1-2022                                 458-6168

Colleen Bender                                 5-1-2020                                 458-2618

Jim Turner                                          5-1-2021                                 458-4181

Tim Gerber                                         5-1-2021                                 458-4056

Vacant                                                                        

Tim Wall                                               5 -1-2022                                 642-0513

Dan Oftedahl                                    5-1-2021                                 458-2770

Steve Johnson moved to approve the appointment of committees and commissions as printed, second Russ Dave Ebner. Carried 6-0

As there was no further business to attend to, at 7:45 Steve Johnson moved to adjourn, second Dave Ebner. Carried 6-0