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VILLAGE OF CAMERON REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 8, 2023
6:00 P.M.
CAMERON VILLAGE HALL
300 N. 1st MAIN STREET
The Cameron Village Board met in regular session on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cameron Village Hall. Members present: Randy Hill, Dylan Bahr, Steve Johnson, and Dave Ebner and Russ Hulback presiding. [Ben Hester not present]
Also present: John Adkins, Amy Kelsey, Matt Shilts, Jaden Ebert, Adam Steffen, and Denise Paddock.
The minutes of the April 17, 2023 regular meeting was mailed out prior to the meeting. Steve Johnson moved to approve the minutes of April 17, 2023 regular meeting as presented, second Dave Ebner. Carried 5-0
The May payables were presented in printed form. Dave Ebner moved to approve the payment of the May payables with the additions, second Dylan Bahr. Carried 5-0
APPEARANCES:
Public Comment: None.
Bailey Anderson was not in attendance.
Matt Shilts: Presented a Certified Survey Map (CSM) for approval. The owner of the property, Verlyn Kraus, plans to sell the east approximate acre from his lot to one of his grandchildren so they can build a home on it. Verlyn’s lot which abuts Babes Ln and be approximately1.6 acres. The lot split from Verlyn’s will abut Rudolph Rd and will be approximately 1 acre. Matt Shilts stated that there is a 66’ Village easement on the east of the new lot, but there should still be room to build a home on it. Steve Johnson moved CSM as presented, second Dave Ebner. Carried 5-0
Bill Koepp was not in attendance.
Jaden Ebert submitted his written report and had nothing to add at this time. Dave Ebner asked what the MacQueen invoice was for and Jaden replied it was for the street sweeper
Adam Steffen had nothing at this time and the board had no questions for him.
Dave Ebner commented that the Sheriff said there was not much difference between buying a squad and buying a car right off a lot. Adam said he had the consult built right in @ $900.00 plus. The price of the new Dodge Durango squad is $39,835.00. The Dodge Durango was ordered. Adam Steffen said the Foundation will pay for it.
Adam commented there was no coverage this weekend. He said the part-timers have mandatory training Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of that week so night coverage would not resume until Friday May 13th. Adam also commented that if an additional police officer was not added there would be overtime for Camerama.
Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License for the Cameron Civic Club, as well as temporary bartender license application for Derek A. Zych, Nathan D. Frandsen, and Daynen B. Paddock for Camerama were presented for approval. Dave Ebner moved to approve the licenses for the Cameron Civic Club, Derek A. Zych, Nathan D. Frandsen, and Daynen B. Paddock, provided all criteria have been met, second Dylan Bahr. Carried 5-0
OLD BUSINESS
The Law Enforcement Committee did not have a meeting due to the incident.
The Street Committee did have a meeting and discussed ATV travel in the Village. Lynch had ordered “Entrance” signs for ATV use but they were the wrong signs. Jaden commented that he had to take them down. Barron County had put up a sign that no ATV’s go on County Road W. Adam commented the signs may have been temporary as ATV trails did not open up until today 05/08/2023. Dave Ebner stated there is a meeting in July 2023 for compliance.
Ebner listed priority roads for repair. He commented that we have LRIP money to use towards the priority list but suggested not doing anything at this time and having double the money for next time. This is to be determined. Ebner also asked who is responsible for culverts – the Village or the owner.
NEW BUSINESS
Denise Paddock brought an informational letter about Cameron’s Civic Club putting on Camerama. She discussed closing down the park entrance at 6th Street. Dave Ebner moved to approve the Civic Clubs request for Camerama as requested, Dylan Bahr second. Carried 5-0
After much discussion on the potential sale of lots on Romsos Ave., Dave Ebner made a motion to table the request until they had more information and answers from the party buying. Russ Hulback Tabled until Land Development Committee meets and has recommendations for the Board. Motion made/carried.
Ben Hester was not in attendance and there was no discussion on defibrillators.
Randy Hill moved to approve the 2023-2024 appointment of Committees and Commissions, second Steve Johnson. Carried 5-0
VILLAGE OF CAMERON
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
2023-2024
First person listed is Chairperson
PERSONNEL: Randy Hill – Dylan Bahr –Russ Hulback
STREETS: Dave Ebner – Russ Hulback- Steve Johnson
WATER/SEWER: Vacant - Randy Hill – Steve Johnson
PARKS/CEMETERY: Randy Hill – Ben Hester– Dylan Bahr
FINANCE: Russ Hulback – Ben Hester – Roger Olson
FIRE/POLICE
DISCIPLINARY: Dave Ebner – Dylan Bahr – Vacant
LICENSING: Vacant – Dave Ebner – Randy Hill
BOARD OF REVIEW: Roger Olson – Russ Hulback - Vacant
WEED COMMISSIONER: Vacant
INSURANCE: Randy Hill – Ben Hester – Vacant
JOINT SEWER COMMISSION: Steve Johnson – Dylan Bahr
LIBRARY BOARD: Ben Hester
BLOCK GRANT: Ben Hester – Steve Johnson – Roger Olson
ASSESSMENTS: Steve Johnson – Randy Hill – Russ Hulback
ENERGY USE COMMITTEE Russ Hulback – Dylan Bahr – Steve Johnson
COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD Ben Hester – Dave Ebner – Charlotte Tubbs
Carla TePaske – Geri Schoenecker
LAW ENFORCEMENT COMM Dave Ebner – Vacant – Dylan Bahr
LAND DEVELOPMENT Russ Hulback – Steve Johnson – Dave Ebner
Village of Cameron
Commissions
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS:
(Three-year term) Expires Phone#
Russ Hulback 5-1-2024 458-4874
Carla TePaske 5-1-2024 642-0272
Bill Koepp 5-1-2026 458-4448
Merle Keopple 5-1-2026 296-7724
Vacant 5-1-2025
Alternate:
Randy Hill 5-1-2024 651-0447
PLANNING:
(Three-year term) Expires Phone#
Russ Hulback 5-1-2025 458-4874
Colleen Bender 5-1-2026 458-2618
Terri Richie 5-1-2024 441-9713
Tim Gerber 5-1-2024 458-4056
Merle Keopple 5-1-2026 296-7724
Steve Johnson 5-1-2025 458-3129
Carla TePaske 5-1-2024 642-0272
Randy Hill moved to approve the appointment of committees and commissions, second Steve Johnson. Carried 5-0
No discussion on potential ARPA projects as they are still waiting on bids for the Food Pantry.
At 7:30pm 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 – yes, Dave – yes, Steve – yes, Russell – yes, Dylan - yes.
At 8:10 pm Dave Ebner made the motion to go back into Open Session, second Steve Johnson. Carried 5-0
Randy Hill moved to approve the hiring of Tony Wick, as a Maintenance Worker, provided he passes a physical and all other criteria needed for his position, second Steve Johnson. Carried 5-0
At 8:15pm there was unanimous consent to adjourn the meeting.