VILLAGE OF CAMERON REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, JULY 13, 2020

6:00 P.M.

CAMERON COMMUNITY CENTER

512 W. MAIN STREET

            The Cameron Village Board met in regular session on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cameron Community Center.  Members present: Tim Wall, Steve Johnson, Dave Ebner, Russ Hulback, Randy Hill, with Mark Trowbridge presiding. Absent: Ben Hester.

            Also present: Jaden Ebert, Crystal Hammerel, Mike Lynch and Gary Strand.

            The minutes of the June 8, 2020 regular meeting were mailed out prior to the meeting. Steve Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2020 regular meeting as printed, second Dave Ebner.  Carried 6-0

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

APPEARANCES:

            Public Comment: Crystal Hammerel commented that if the Community Center is opened again that the Line Dance and Art Groups would be social distanced and they are old enough to know enough to wash their hands.

            Bill Koepp was not in attendance.

            Jaden Ebert submitted his written report and had nothing to add.

            Jaden submitted a proposal from Fahrner Asphalt to rout, blow out and crack seal on 7^th Street from South Limits Avenue to the old pavement, on 6^th Street, from Main to Kruger Ave., and also the Community Center parking lot. Dave Ebner moved to approve the proposal from Fahrner Asphalt for crack sealing at an estimated cost of $15,466, which includes repainting the Community Center parking lot, second Steve Johnson. Carried 6-0

            The Water/Sewer Committee recommended approving the quote from A-1 Excavating to replace three fire hydrants and repair two others at a total cost of $40,470. Randy Hill moved to approve the Quote from A-1 Excavating to replace three fire hydrants and repair two others at a total cost of $40,470, second Mark Trowbridge. Carried 6-0

            Mike Lynch submitted his written report and added that he had numerous repairs on the squad cars.

Bartender license applications for Summer Hubbell and Tanisha O’Brien were presented for approval. Russ Hulback moved to approve the bartender licenses for Summer Hubbell and Tanisha O’Brien provided all criteria have been met, second Dave Ebner. Carried 6-0

OLD BUSINESS

            The board discussed The Conditional Use Permit granted to Wade Goss at 1400 W. Poplar Avenue. All six board members consented to not re-new the permit as Mr. Goss has failed to follow the conditions of the permit.

            After discussion on opening of the Community Center, Dave Ebner moved to open the Center to clubs, keeping with the County Health Guidelines of less than 50 people and to not rent out the Center for Community use, second Randy Hill. Carried 6-0

            Dave Ebner moved to open the Village Hall to the public as soon as July 14^, 2020, second Steve Johnson. Carried 6-0

NEW BUSINESS

            Mark Trowbridge recommended to appoint Carla TePaske to the vacant position on both the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Dave Ebner moved to approve the appointment of Carla TePaske to the vacant position on both the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals, second Russ Hulback. Carried 6-0

            Ben Hester supplied the board with a quote of $1,200 from Widiker Carpentry to install 2 solid core half doors with latches on the circulation desk at the Library to keep patrons out. Dave Ebner moved to approve the quote of $1,200 from Widiker Carpentry to install 2 solid core half doors with latches on the circulation desk at the Library, second Steve Johnson. Carried 6-0

Ben Hester supplied the board with a quote of $2,158.80 from Indianhead Glass to install tempered glass on the circulation desk at the Library for a protective barrier. Dave Ebner moved to approve the quote of $2,158.80 from Indianhead Glass to install tempered glass on the circulation desk at the Library for a protective barrier, second Tim Wall. Carried 6-0

Water is entering the basement of the Village Hall whenever it rains. The board discussed possibly contacting Eau Claire Waterworks to get an estimate to solve the issue. Steve Johnson said he would be willing to check the grade around the building.

At 7:15 a roll call was taken to go into closed session according to State Statute 19:85 (1)(c) for consideration of employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee subject to the jurisdiction or authority of governing body. Randy Hill-Yes; Dave Ebner-Yes; Steve Johnson -Yes; Tim Wall – Yes; Russ Hulback – Yes; and Mark Trowbridge-Yes.

At 7:52 Randy Hill made a motion to go back into open session, second Russ Hulback. Carried 6-0

As there was no further business to attend to, at 7:53 Dave Ebner moved to adjourn, second Russ Hulback. Carried 6-0