VILLAGE OF CAMERON

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

APRIL 13, 2015

6:00 P.M.

CAMERON VILLAGE HALL

 

 

     The Cameron Village Board met in regular session on Monday, April 13, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cameron Village Hall.  Members present: Jim Turner, Ben Hester, Dave Ebner, Randy Hill, Travis Turner and Russell Hulback, with Mark Trowbridge presiding.

 

     Also present: Kurt Hartwell, Mike Lynch, Gary Strand, Bill Koepp, Melanie Vinz, Tobi LeMahieu, Gary Strand, Dawn Ayers, Bruce Mohns, Ian McGregor, Greg Hammerel and Sam Finazzo.

 

     The minutes of the March 9, 2015 regular meeting were mailed out prior to the meeting.  Randy Hill moved to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2015 regular meeting as printed, second Dave Ebner.  Carried 7-0

     

     The April payables were presented in printed form.  Jim Turner moved to approve the payment of the payables with the additions, second Travis Turner.  Carried 7-0

 

APEARANCES:

     Public Comment:  There was no public comment.

     Tobi LeMahieu from West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, appeared before the board in regards to the survey sent out to Village residents. The survey will be used to acquire grant funding for Village projects on 7th Street and 6th Street for this year and future projects as needed.  With the responses received from residents on 7th Street, Tobi stated that the 7th Street project would not be eligible to receive any grant funding.  The 6th Street project needed 5 more survey responses before the May 22, 2015 deadline to meet the required percentage to apply for CDBG funds.  The Village will try to contact the residents of the needed addresses and have them complete the survey. 

     Melanie Vinz appeared on behalf of the Cameron Civic Club for Camerama.  As in previous years the request asks for the use of the Sportsman’s Park from Wednesday, May 28th through Sunday May 31st, 2015, with the use of all facilities, a picnic license, bartenders licenses, and no parking and limited parking on certain streets.  Jim Turner moved to approve the request of the Cameron Civic Club, second Russell Hulback.  Carried 7-0                    

     Bill Koepp gave an update on building projects in the Village with new storage facilities being built on East Poplar Avenue, and the sale of Betty’s Café and property located at 108 south 7th Street. 

     Kurt Hartwell had nothing to add to his written report. He did state that the Village would be doing water sampling for nitrates quarterly instead of annually because of a previous high nitrate sample.  When asked about the water tower overflowing, he stated that the dialer shut-off had tripped the pressure switch at well #2 and did not reset. 

     Mike Lynch had nothing to add to his written report. Mike stated that the new squad car should be ready by the end of the week.        

     Dawn Ayres presented the board with a written report.

 

     A bartenders license for Kayla L. Hogan was presented for approval.  Jim turner moved to approve the issuance of the license for Kayla L. Hogan provided that all criteria has been met, second Dave Ebner.  Carried 7-0

 

OLD BUSINESS

     A proposal for the extension of N. 2nd Street and the proposed extension to County SS was discussed, with Dave Ebner expressing concerns about traffic congestion on County SS with the proposed driveway out of the new elementary school.  Bruce Mohns, the architect for the school, and Gary Strand explained that various committees, including Safe Routes to School, had met over the previous months and had determined that this road plan was considered the most feasible.  Jim turner moved to approve the extension of N. 2nd Street and the proposed extension to County SS, second Ben Hester.  Carried 7-0

     Russell Hulback moved to approve Change Order No. 2 to extend  storm and sanitary sewer in preparation for the N. 2nd Street extension and install sewer and water to future lots on the East side of N. 2nd Street, second Jim Turner.  Carried 7-0

     Mark Trowbridge gave an up-date on the Joint Sewer Committee meeting and stated that all is going well.   A high BOD content from Sweet Additions Ingredient Processors LLC, has occurred over the past months.

     Approval was given to have WCWRPC (West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission), apply for CDBG funding for the 6th Street project, depending upon survey results at a cost not to exceed $5,000.00 by a motion from Randy Hill, second Travis Turner.  Carried 7-0

 

NEW BUSINESS

     Travis Turner gave an up-date on the stop signs at the railroads crossings which will remain in place after contacting the railroad.

     Kurt Hartwell is requesting the board approval to purchase a hot box for filling pot holes from McQueen Equipment with the cost of $18,719.00.  Jim Turner moved to approve the purchase of the hot box from McQueen Equipment for $18,719.00, second Travis Turner.  Carried 7-0

     Randy Hill gave an up-date from the Parks and Cemetery Committee.  A new drinking fountain near the bathrooms at the Splash Park area at Guy Speirs Park will be added.  Curb and gutter and new sidewalks are also being considered.  A quote from Chippewa Concrete Services Inc., for curb and gutter installation with a cost of $4,200.00 was presented.  Randy moved to accept the quote from Chippewa Concrete Services Inc., for $4,200.00, second Dave Ebner.  Carried 7-0

    Mark Trowbridge moved to accept the quote for sidewalks at Guy Speirs Park, from J & J Concrete at a cost of $2,332.00, second Dave Ebner.  Carried 7-0

 

     In other business, the Spring Clean-up day was set for Saturday, May 16th, 2015.

 

      With no other business to attend to, Russell Hulback moved to adjourn, second Travis Turner.  Carrried 7-0      

 

 

   

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