VILLAGE OF CAMERON REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

6:00 P.M.

CAMERON VILLAGE HALL

300 N. 1^st MAIN STREET

            The Cameron Village Board met in regular session on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cameron Village Hall.  Members present: Randy Hill, Ben Hester, Jessica Larson, Dylan Bahr, Steve Johnson, Dave Ebner, and Russ Hulback presiding.

            Also present: Chuck Bellows, Amy Kelsey, Brad Volker, Bill Koepp, Adam Steffen, Teresa Anderson and Jaden Ebert.

            The minutes of the August 14, 2023 regular meeting was mailed out prior to the meeting. Steve Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the August 14, 2023 regular meeting as presented, second Dylan Bahr. Carried 7-0.

            The September payables were presented in printed form. Ben Hester moved to approve the payment of the September payables with the additions, second Dave Ebner. Carried 7-0

APPEARANCES:

            Public Comment: There were no public comments.

            Kathy Krug had to postpone her appearance until the October meeting.

            Bill Koepp stated that a contractor will be starting three new homes in the Village this fall, one for a client and two speck houses. Bill told the board that as far as he knows, the railroad does not claim to own the old feed mill building, just the land it sits on. The board suggested that bill call the attorneys at the League of Wisconsin Municipalities for advice on the feed mill situation.

            Jaden Ebert submitted his monthly report and added that he has been receiving calls regarding, which are being rectified. Jaden reported that he was able to replace the freezer at the Community Center for less than $1,000, and the County is okay with a residential freezer.

            MEUW presented a new fee schedule for the regional safety management program that will be effective January 1, 2024. Jaden requested to table the item until the October board meeting to weigh his options on the program.

            Adam Steffen reported that the Chevy pickup has been put into service and that they should be coming coning to tear down the Durango this week, so they can get to work on outfitting the Ford Interceptor. Adam brought up the question of why did the CN railroad board up the old feed mill last year if they don’t own it? Adam reported that there are a few homeless people in the area, but they are not hurting anything. Adam has a potential hire for one of the full-time positions, and should hear by Thursday.

            Teresa Anderson, from MSA Professional Services explained the Facility Use Plan that hear firm drafted for the Barron-Cameron Joint Wastewater Plant. The plan is necessary to receive DNR funding and project approvals. The Barron-Cameron Joint Sewer Commission has gone over the facility plan thoroughly and recommend that the Village Board approve the plan. Dylan Bahr moved to approve the Barron=Cameron Joint Wastewater Facility Plan as presented, second Steve Johonson. Carried 7-0

            Bartender license application for April R. Benck was presented for approval. Russ Hulback moved to approve the bartender license for April R. Benck, provided all criteria have been met, second Dylan Bahr. Carried 7-0

OLD BUSINESS

            The Street Committee met and discussed the need for new tracks for the tract loader and also reported that the County came in and did the street patching throughout the Village.

            Dave Ebner moved to approve the purchase of new tracks for the tract loader, spending no more than $3,500, with the funds coming out of the Machinery Outlay Account, second Ben Hester. Carried 7-0

            The Water/Sewer Committee meet and reviewed the bids for the utility extension going south off of Romsos Avenue.

            The use of the APRA funds was discussed briefly, with no decisions made.

NEW BUSINESS

            The bids for the utility extension south off of Romsos Avenue were opened on September 5, 2023 and three bids were reviewed. The lowest bid amount read was provided by Albrightson Excavating of Woodville, WI. Base bid was $97,524.50 and alternat No.1 was $5,122.50 for a grand total of $102,647.00 Cooper Engineering recommends awarding the bid to Albrightson Excavating, Inc as presented, second Dave Ebner. Carried 7-0 There may be a change order to alternate no. 1 if both parties can come to an agreement, which could lower the cost of the project.

            Jaden submitted a bid, from Amundson Services LLC to furnish and install approximately 250’ of 4’ fencing for the east and west sides of the newly installed pickleball courts to try to deter kids from driving their bicycles on them and leaving black marks. The estimated cost of the project is $9,247.52. Randy Hill moved to accept the estimate from Amundson Services LLC in the amount of $9,247.52 to furnish and install approximately 250’ of 4’ fencing for the east and west sides of the newly installed pickleball courts, second Ben Hester. Carried 5-2 (Steve and Dylan voting against)

            Two bids were received to replace the phone system for the Village, one from Marco Technologies and one from Mosaic Telecom. Steve Johnson moved to approve accepting the proposal from Mosaic Telecom to supply new phone system, with the cost of telephones, necessary equipment and installation being $4,363.34, and the funds coming from the ARPA funds, second Ben Hester. Carried 7-0

At 7:01 p.m. 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, Ben – yes, Dave – yes, Steve – yes, Russell – yes, Jessica – yes, Dylan - yes. 

              At 8:37 pm Randy Hill moved to go back into Open Session, second Dave Ebner.  Carried 7-0

            As there was nothing to vote on from closed session, at 8:37 there was unanimous consent to adjourn the meeting.