VILLAGE OF CAMERON REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

6:00 P.M.

CAMERON VILLAGE HALL

300 N. 1^st MAIN STREET

            The Cameron Village Board met in regular session on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cameron Village Hall.  Members present: Steve Johnson, Randy Hill, Dave Ebner, Russ Hulback, with Mark Trowbridge presiding. Absent: Tim Wall.

            Also present: John Adkins, Robert Thompson, Colleen Bender, Jen Stovern, Dylan Bahr, Bill Koepp, Jaden Ebert, Chuck Bellows, and Gary Strand.

            The minutes of the August 9, 2021 regular meeting were mailed out prior to the meeting. Dave Ebner moved to approve the minutes of the August 9, 2021 regular meeting as printed, second Steve Johnson. Carried 6-0.

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

APPEARANCES:

            Public Comment: There were no public comments.

            Bill Koepp reported that there is not a lot of activity going on, only a few garages, one new home, and Solution Heating building is nearly complete.

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

            Adam Steffen was not in attendance, but the board did get copies of the law enforcement monthly department report.

            Colleen Bender appeared before the board to request permission to have the annual Christmas parade on December 11, 2021 at 6:00 pm. The board instructed Colleen to contact Barron County if they plan to block off Main Street. Jaden inserted that he will help Colleen with planning on how to block the necessary streets off. Steve Johnson moved to approve the Bender (Cook) family to plan the annual Christmas parade for December 11, 2021 at 6:00 pm, second Dave Ebner. Carried 6-0

Bartender license application for Janee L. Gaddy, Brianna L. Thon and Cheyenne B. Reyes-Thomas were presented for approval. Steve Johnson moved to approve the bartender license for Janee L. Gaddy, Brianna L. Thon and Cheyenne B. Reyes-Thomas, provided all criteria have been met, second Ben Hester. Carried 6-0

OLD BUSINESS

            The Street Committee reported that the Romsos Avenue project is done, except for the signage. Gary Strand is trying to get a meeting set up with the State, County, Village and himself to get the signage corrected. The other topics they went over were; the street sweeper is in for repairs again, the Safe Routes to School project is complete, the crew is working on fixing the washout on S. 8^th Street. Jaden also informed the board that he has the ATV/UTV signage in his office and would like to know who is responsible to put them up. Someone will contact the officer (Jeff Wolfe) that appeared to request opening the Village up to all ATV/UTV’s to see if he will take care of the installation of the signs.

            The Law Enforcement Committee met and discussed a couple of properties that they feel should be looked at for condemnation. The house at 1103 W. Main Street was recently purchased by Bruce Peterson who told Bill Koepp (building inspector), after showing Bill the property, that he thinks that he can fix it up. In Bill’s opinion, Bruce would not be able to fix it up in his lifetime. They also discussed the old feed mill on Main Street. Bill Koepp has tried to contact the current occupant, Dave Sorenson, but he has not returned his calls, and Bill has not seen any activity there in quit some time.  Committee member Dave Ebner recommended to start the condemnation process after discussing it with the Village attorney.

NEW BUSINESS

            Ann Bentley requested to acquire the right-of-way between her property at 607 W. Poplar Ave, and the property at 609 W. Poplar Ave. In her request she stated that she would pay all costs for this transaction. After much discussion, Dave Ebner moved to table this item as there are too many questions regarding the correct procedure for this type of transaction, second Steve Johnson. Carried 6-0

            **Steve Johnson had to excuse himself at this time to attend a Barron County Supervisors meeting.

            Russ Hulback reported the Joint Fire Board met and discussed purchasing a generator, making cosmetic repairs to the fire hall, and the need for all new turnout gear. Dave Ebner asked if there have been discussions regarding the many lift assists that the department is called upon to do, and Russ stated there has been discussion and it also is on the September 20, 2021 agenda for discussion.

            Russ Hulback moved to accept the resignation from the Village Board from Tim Wall, second Dave Ebner. Carried 5-0

            The fall cleanup date was set for Saturday, October 16, 2021 to be located at the Village Shop at 607 South Limits

 At 6:55 a roll call was taken to go into closed session according to State Statute 19:85 (1)(c) Consideration of employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee subject to the jurisdiction or authority of governing body. Dave Ebner-Yes; Randy Hill – Yes; Russ Hulback – Yes; Ben Hester-Yes and Mark Trowbridge-Yes.

At 7:18 Randy Hill made a motion to go back into open session, second Dave Ebner. Carried 5-0

At 7:18 there was unanimous consent to adjourn the meeting.