VILLAGE OF CAMERON
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MAY 11, 2015
6:00 P.M.
CAMERON VILLAGE HALL
300 N. 1st STREET
The Cameron Village Board met in regular session on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cameron Village Hall. Members present: Travis Turner, Jim Turner, Randy Hill, Dave Ebner, Ben Hester, Russ Hulback and Mark Trowbridge presiding.
Also present: Gary Strand, Greg Hammerel, Kurt Hartwell, Sam Finazzo and Bill Koepp.
The minutes of April 13, 2015 regular meeting were mailed out prior to the meeting. Jim Turner moved to approve the minutes of April 13, 2015 regular meeting as printed, second Dave Ebner. Carried 7-0
The May payables were presented in printed form. Russ Hulback moved to approve payment of the May payables with the additions, second Ben Hester. Carried 7-0
APPEARANCES:
Public Comment: There was no public comment.
Bill Koepp updated the board on the building projects in the Village, which includes 4 or 5 new homes being built. Bill also informed the board that the Betty’s Café building has been sold and they plan to renovate it and reopen it as a restaurant again. The board would like Bill to set up a final inspection for 1450 W. Poplar Avenue no later than September 1, 2015.
Kurt Hartwell submitted his written report and fielded a few questions from the board regarding his report, including the status on the Hot Box that was ordered, the easement on Bruce Krug property and the winterizing of Guy Spiers Park. Kurt requested consent to re-hire the gentleman that mowed lawn last year. As this was not an agenda item, no action could be taken.
Mike Lynch was not back from his vacation yet.
Bartender license applications for Billi Jo A. Annis, Ryan W. Kopping, Cheyenne DePriest, Margo A. Valle and Jennifer A. Bohl were presented for approval. Jim Turner moved to approve the bartender license for Billi Jo A. Annis, Ryan W. Kopping, Cheyenne DePriest, Margo A. Valle and Jennifer A. Bohl provided all criteria have been met, second Randy Hill. Carried 7 -0
OLD BUSINESS
The board consented to have the Board of Review on Friday, May 29, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Mark Trowbridge presented the appointment of Committee and Commissions as follows:
VILLAGE OF CAMERON
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
2015-2016
First person listed is Chairperson
PERSONNEL: Randy Hill – Mark Trowbridge –Russ Hulback
STREETS: Jim Turner – Russ Hulback- Travis Turner
WATER/SEWER: Mark Trowbridge - Randy Hill – Travis Turner
PARKS/CEMETERY: Randy Hill – Ben Hester– Dave Ebner
FINANCE: Mark Trowbridge – Jim Turner – Roger Olson
FIRE/POLICE
DISCIPLINARY: Dave Ebner – Jim Turner – Mark Trowbridge
LICENSING: Travis Turner – Jim Turner – Randy Hill
BOARD OF REVIEW: Roger Olson – Mark Trowbridge
WEED COMMISSIONER: Dave Ebner
INSURANCE: Randy Hill – Ben Hester – Russ Hulback
JOINT SEWER COMMISSION: Travis Turner – Mark Trowbridge
LIBRARY BOARD: Ben Hester
BLOCK GRANT: Ben Hester – Travis Turner – Roger Olson
ASSESSMENTS: Jim Turner – Randy Hill – Russ Hulback
ENERGY USE COMMITTEE Russ Hulback – Jim Turner – Dave Ebner
COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD Ben Hester – Dave Ebner – Charlotte Tubbs
Carla TePaske – Geri Schoenecker
SENIOR CENTER: Mark Trowbridge
Village of Cameron
Commissions
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS:
(Three year term) Expires Phone#
Mark Trowbridge 5-1-2018 458-4878
Jim Turner 5-1-2018 458-4181
Bill Koepp 5-1-2017 458-4448
Cliff Culver 5-1-2017 458-4329
Dan Oftedahl 5-1-2016 458-2770
Alternate:
Randy Hill 5-1-2018 651-0447
PLANNING:
(Three year term) Expires Phone#
Mark Trowbridge 5-1-2016 458-4878
Colleen Bender 5-1-2017 458-2618
Jim Turner 5-1-2018 458-4181
Greg Hammerel 5-1-2018 458-4056
Cliff Culver 5-1-2017 458-4329
Tim Wall 5-1-2016 642-0513
Dan Oftedahl 5-1-2018 458-2770
Randy Hill moved to approve the appointment of committees and commissions as printed, second Ben Hester. Carried 7-0
Todd Swartz presented a Certified Survey Map (CSM), adding lots 41 and 42 in the Cameron Glennwood Addition. The two lots already have water and sewer stubbed into the lots. Dave Ebner moved to approve the CSM as presented, second Jim Turner. Carried 7-0
NEW BUSINESS
The Cameron School District presented a Certified Survey Map (CSM), dedicating the extension of N. 2nd Street 756 feet to the north, and dedicating a yet to be named street from N. 2nd Street east to County SS. Jim Turner moved to approve the CSM as presented, second Travis Turner. Carried 7-0
The Street Committee reviewed the bids for the N. 2nd Street and Parkside Avenue projects and recommended awarding the bid to the lowest bidder, McCabe Construction in the amount of $220,928.75. Jim Turner moved to award the N. 2nd Street and Parkside Avenue projects to McCabe Construction in the amount of $220,928.75, second Travis Turner. Carried 7-0
The Community Center Committee recommended re-filling the Community Center Coordinator position vacated by Grace Texley. The Community Center Committee will review applicants and bring a recommendation to the Village Board. Ben Hester moved to re-fill the Community Center Coordinator position, second Dave Ebner. Carried 7-0
The Community Center Committee requested to dedicate four more stalls at the Community Center as handicap parking only. Ben Hester moved to dedicate and sign four more stalls at the Community Center as handicap parking, second Dave Ebner. Carried 7-0
The Community Center Committee presented a proposal from Vertical Blinds to install blinds on the library side of the building. The purchase of blinds was tabled so at least one more proposal could be obtained.
An ATV/UTV route revision was discussed. The new route would include Haglin Ave from 6th Street to Clayton Street; Clayton Street from Haglin Ave to Ardis Lane; Ardis Lane from Clayton Street east to N. 7th Street and N. 7th Street north to the Village Limits. Also noted was that the new revised route can’t be used until the streets are signed, which the ATV club will do. Jim Turner moved to approve the ATV/UTV route revision, second Dave Ebner. Carried 7-0.
The Veterans of Post 194 would like permission to erect a 20 foot flag pole at Sportsman’s Park to be used not only for the Annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Service, but by the whole community at sporting events and social events. They will install the flag at no cost to the Village. The board consented to allow the Veterans of Post 194 to erect a flag pole at Sportsman Park. The Parks Committee will work with the veterans to find the best place to install the flag.
At 6:41 Jim Turner moved to adjourn the meeting, second Travis Turner. Carried 7-0