VILLAGE OF CAMERON REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021

6:00 P.M.

CAMERON COMMUNITY CENTER

512 W. MAIN STREET

            The Cameron Village Board met in regular session on Monday, March 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, Mike Lynch, Bill Koepp, Dylan Bahr, and Gary Strand.

            The minutes of the February 8, 2021 regular meeting were mailed out prior to the meeting. Russ Hulback moved to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2021 regular meeting as printed, second Dave Ebner.  Carried 6-0

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

APPEARANCES:

            Public Comment: There were no public comments.

            Bill Koepp stated that building was quiet, just a few remodels going on at this time.

            Jaden Ebert submitted his written report and added that the frost is at about 60” now so he wants residents to continue running water. Jaden also stated that they have tried to get the speed board by Romsos Avenue working but have not had any luck, stating it is not very user friendly and would like it replaced.

            Mike Lynch submitted his written report and had nothing to add. Mike submitted a request to purchase a new squad car (2021 Ram 1500), trading in the Chevy pickup and paying an additional $2,361.00. Hire Racom to order and install the necessary emergency equipment for $6,089.90 and to purchase a bumper bar and emergency lighting at a cost of $799.64. The total request for the purchases and installation of necessary equipment is $9,250.54. Steve Johnson moved to approve the purchase as requested, squad $2,361.00, emergency equipment and installation $6,089.90 and bumper bar and emergency lighting $799.64 for a grand total of $9,250.54, second Russ Hulback. Carried 6-0

Mark Trowbridge moved to approve the following training: Chief Lynch to attend the 2021 WITC Law Enforcement Management Conference, April 12 through April 15. Officer Anderson to attend ARIDE training March 31 through April 1 in Wausau, second Tim Wall. Carried 6-0

            Craig Antczak canceled his request to appear before the board and Bud Moe did not show up for the meeting.

Bartender license application for Leigh M. Smith and David L. Gagner were presented for approval. Russ Hulback moved to approve the bartender license for Leigh M. Smith and David L. Gagner provided all criteria have been met, second Dave Ebner. Carried 6-0

OLD BUSINESS

            The Street Committee met and wanted to report that Jaden traded the 2013 Volvo backhoe in for a 2016 Caterpillar backhoe at Fabick Cat in Eau Claire. The backhoe comes with a 4-year warranty and the Village had to pay $47,000 to boot. The committee also reported that the State will keep the Village in the loop as to what they plan to do with the intersection at Main and 1^st Street.

            Ordinance 2021-01, an ordinance amending and updating fee schedules found in the Village Code was presented for approval. Steve Johnson moved to adopt Ordinance 2021-01, an ordinance amending and updating fee schedules found in the Village Code, second Dave Ebner. Carried 6-0

NEW BUSINESS

            Mark Trowbridge suggested setting up a “Law Enforcement Committee”, much like the Street Committee, they would work with the Police Chief to make his job easier and get the board more involved with department. Russ Hulback moved to approve the creation of a Law Enforcement Committee that will be filled at the May regular board meeting, second Dave Ebner. Carried 6-0

            Mark Trowbridge would also like to set up a temporary committee to work on the development of the property the Village owns on Romsos Avenue. Steve Johnson moved to form a temporary committee to work on the development of the property the Village owns on Romsos Avenue, second Dave Ebner. Carried 6-0

            Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Dorothy Ryba has decided to retire effective April 30, 2021. Randy Hill moved to accept Dorothy’s resignation and approve the placement of an advertisement for employment in the Chronotype as soon as possible, second Dave Ebner. Carried 6-0 The Personnel Committee, along with Roger Olson and JoAnn Trowbridge will be involved in the interview process.

            The joint sewer plant needs to purchase a lawn mower and the Joint Sewer Committee recommended purchasing a 2021 John Deere Z997R Diesel from Frontier Ag & Turf in Turtle Lake in the amount of $17,199. Steve Johnson moved to approve the sewer plant purchasing a 2021 John Deere Z997R Diesel lawn mower from Frontier Ag & Turf in Turtle Lake in the amount of $17,199, with the funds coming out of the replacement fund, second Mark Trowbridge. Carried 6-0

At 6:48 there was unanimous consent to adjourn the meeting.