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VILLAGE OF CAMERON
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 8, 2014
6:00 P.M.
CAMERON VILLAGE HALL
300 N. 1st STREET
The Cameron Village Board met in regular session on Monday, December 8 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cameron Village Hall. Members present: Jim Turner, Randy Hill, Dave Ebner, Ben Hester, Russ Hulback and Mark Trowbridge presiding. Absent: Travis Turner.
Also present: Mike Lynch, Sam Finazzo, Rodney Hansen, Debbie Hansen, Tim Gerber, Jeff Bender, Dawn Ayers, Gary Strand, Mike Jenkinson and Bill Koepp.
The minutes of November 10, 2014 regular meeting and the budget hearing of December 1, 2014 were mailed out prior to the meeting. Dave Ebner moved to approve the minutes of November 10, 2014 regular meeting and the budget hearing of December 1, 2014 as printed, second Jim Turner. Carried 6-0
The December payables were presented in printed form. Jim Turner moved to approve payment of the December payables with the additions, second Ben Hester. Carried 6-0
APPEARANCES:
Public Comment: There was no public comment.
Mike Lynch submitted his written report and informed the board that Sleet Software (records management software) has come up with a new version and in order to get the new version, Sleet would back bill the Village for the previous six years at $250 per year and charge an additional $7,750 for the new version. Mike is going to develop his own record management through Google Apps.
Mike presented two options for the purchase of a 2015 Tahoe to replace the 2011 squad. Option one is to purchase directly from Ewald Chevrolet in the amount of $32,690 plus $270 shipping to Swant Graber. Option two is to purchase from Swant Graber in the amount of $32,690 plus $600 fees. Jim Turner moved to purchase a 2015 Tahoe directly from Ewald Automotive Group in the amount of $32,690 plus $270 shipping to Swant Graber, second Randy Hill. Carried 6-0
Mike requested that when the 2011 squad is sold, that the proceeds are put into the capital outlay account for squad purchases. Jim Turner moved to grant Mike’s request to put the proceeds of the sale of the 2011 squad into the capital outlay account for squad purchases, second Russ Hulback. Carried 6-0
Mike requested to attend the 2015 Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association training in February. The tuition is $130 and the motel will be $79 per night for three nights. Dave Ebner moved to approve Mike’s attendance at the 2015 Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association training in February, second Ben Hester. Carried 6-0
Mike’s final request is the replacement of a broken Motorola portable radio. It would cost approximately $400 to fix the radio. Mike feels that it would be more cost effective to purchase a new ICOM radio from TWC, Inc. at a cost of $1.023.19. (Motorola would be $1,500) Jim Turner moved approve the purchase of a new ICOM radio from TWC, Inc., per their quote of $1,023.19, second Dave Ebner. Carried 6-0
Mike Jenkinson, representing St. John’s Lutheran Church submitted a Certified Survey Map for approval. The church is requesting to split the lot and sell the property that the house is on. While doing the survey, they found that the property that they want to sell has a garage on it that is approximately three feet over the property line on the east boundary. They do have a verbal agreement with the owner that is being encroached on granting them easement. Dave Ebner moved to approve the Certified Survey Map as printed as long as the agreement is signed by all parties involved and the agreement meets the approval of the Village Attorney, second Jim Turner. Carried 6-0
Tim Gerber from the Community Bank of Cameron informed the board that the bank bought the property at 101 S. 1st Street (formerly Cameron Car Corner) at Sheriff’s sale. Mr. Gerber talked to Kurt Hartwell and he told him that the Public Works Department can’t find the water shut off. Mr. Gerber stated that he believes the Village should have to dig up the water line and find the shut off and replace it at the Village’s expense. Mark Trowbridge told Mr. Gerber that the Village legally can’t go on his property and dig up the water line, and that he would have to have it done at his expense.
Bartender license applications Brandon Swartout and Candace Eyman were presented for approval. Russ Hulback moved to approve the issuance of the license provided all criteria have been met, second Ben Hester. Carried 6-0
OLD BUSINESS
Kurt Hartwell requested that the proceeds from the sale of the 2000 Ford F250 be put into the capital outlay account – street machinery. Jim Turner moved grant Lurdt’s request to put the proceeds of the sale of the 2000 Ford F250 into the capital outlay account for street machinery purchases, second Russ Hulback. Carried 6-0
NEW BUSINESS
The caucus was set for Monday, January 12, 2015 at 5:45 pm.
Resolution 2014-004, a resolution to authorize amendments in the 2014 Village of Cameron budget was presented for approval. Jim Turner moved to approve Resolution 2014-004 as presented, second Russ Hulback. Carried 6-0
The Street Committee had nothing to update the board on this month.
As there was no further business to attend, at 6:42 Jim Turner moved to adjourn, second Dave Ebner. Carried 6-0