VILLAGE OF CAMERON REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2021

6:00 P.M.

CAMERON COMMUNITY CENTER

512 W. MAIN STREET

            The Cameron Village Board met in regular session on Monday, February 8, 2021 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, Dylan Bahr, and Gary Strand.

            The minutes of the January 11, 2020 regular meeting and January 18, 2021 special meeting, were mailed out prior to the meeting. Steve Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2020 regular meeting and January 18, 2021 special meeting as printed, second Dave Ebner.  Carried 6-0

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

APPEARANCES:

            Public Comment: There were no public comments.

            Bill Koepp did not attend the meeting.

            Jaden Ebert submitted his written report and added that he is thankful to have a full crew again, and wanted to let everyone know the new hire, Jacob, did a good job of plowing after the latest snowfall.

            Mike Lynch submitted his written report, but was not in attendance. (vacation)

OLD BUSINESS:

            The Street Committee reported that all the permitting is ready in regards to starting the Safe Routes to School project as soon as possible this spring. Also, Dave Ebner talked with the State regarding Highway8/SS and was told that they are looking at stripping it like they did in Barron, by having one driving lane on each side and a common turning lane in the middle. They also talked about the stop lights and Dave suggested making it a four way stop, and the gentleman from the State said they feel there is enough room to put a round about there, but no definite decisions have been made.

NEW BUSINESS:       

            A Certified Survey Map (CSM) was provided by Matt Shilts to correct Romsos Avenue. Dave Ebner moved to approve the new CSM for Romsos Ave. as presented, second Russ Hulback. Carried 6-0

            Mike Lynch submitted a request to purchase 4 Goodyear Winterforce snow tires for the Dodge squad car because the tires they have now are not good winter tires. Mark Trowbridge moved to approve the purchase of 4 Goodyear Winterforce tires from Cameron Tire at a cost of $800, second Dave Ebner. Carried 6-0

            Mark Trowbridge and Steve Johnson have been working on updating the fees that are in the Code of Ordinances. They supplied the board with the changes they would like to see so far and are looking for approval to send the changes to the Village Attorney to draft up the necessary paperwork to make the changes. Mark Trowbridge moved to send the prospective ordinance changes to the Village Attorney for drafting, second Steve Johnson. Carried 6-0

            The Street Committee has been looking into trading the backhoe as it is costing about $4,000 per year to maintain. The only company willing to do a trade deal is CAT, but every time they find one that fits their needs it is sold before they can take it before the board for approval so they would like to authorize Jaden to approve the spending of up to $50,000 and trading in of old backhoe. They offer a full 4-year warranty on the purchase of a backhoe. Dave Ebner moved to authorize Jaden Ebert approve the purchase of a backhoe, along with trading of the old backhoe in with CAT, with the purchase not to exceed $50,000, second Steve Johnson. Carried 6-0

            Dave Ebner wanted to discuss the Villages approach to the many property owners that are not cleaning their sidewalk. Dave talked with Kwik Trip, Mosaic and Cameron School District about it and the school district cleaned theirs right away. They are not the only ones that are negligent about keeping their sidewalks clear. After much discussion it was decided that the police department will be instructed to enforce the ordinance at their discretion. Property owners that have not cleaned their sidewalks 24 hours after cessation of a snowstorm, should be notified and if they don’t get it cleaned the Village will clean it and charge the owner for such snow removal.

At 6:45there was unanimous consent to adjourn the meeting.