VILLAGE OF CAMERON REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, JULY 10, 2017

6:00 P.M.

CAMERON VILLAGE HALL

300 N. 1^st STREET

     The Cameron Village Board met in regular session on Monday, July 10, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cameron Village Hall.  Members present:  Jim Turner, Russ Hulback, Randy Hill, Dave Ebner and Mark Trowbridge presiding. Absent: Travis Turner and Ben Hester.

     Also present: Bill Koepp, Roger Abbott, Craig Wooldridge, Joan Wooldridge, Terry Skaar, Karen Skaar, Wanda Joahansen, Jim Ebner, Robert Ebner, Bob Olson, Patricia Grover, Bud Ebner, Noni Walker, Steve Johnson, Chuck Bellows, Wanda Bellows, Cliff Culver, Dube Culver and Leiah Fundell.

      The minutes of the June 12, 2017 regular meeting were mailed out prior to the meeting.  Dave Ebner moved to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2017 regular meeting, second Ben Hester.  Carried 5-0

     The July payables were presented in printed form.  Jim Turner moved to approve the payment of the June payables and additions as printed, second Dave Ebner. Carried 5-0

APPEARANCES:

  Public Comment: No public comments.

Craig Wooldridge appeared before the board to discuss the building permit requirements. Craig stated that he thinks requiring a building permit for roofing, siding, and window replacement isn’t correct because they are not changing the structure of the building. Approximately eleven other people in the audience agree with Mr. Wooldridge. Robert Ebner interjected that the Village should change the Ordinance and refund the building permits that have been issued. Mark Trowbridge stated that the ordinance pertaining to building permits will be reviewed.

Bill Koepp reported that the hail damage repairs are in full swing, with 50-60 permits for a combination of roofs and siding repairs. A majority of contractors appreciate the fact that a building permit is required for re-roofing, siding and windows. Bill also stated that so far this year six new homes will or has been built.

Mike Lynch submitted his written report, and added that the estimate for fixing the damaged speed board came in at approximately $800.00.

Roger Abbott presented his and Marty Hendricks’s written reports. Roger added that they are working to get the new street lights up and running on N. 6^th Street.

Wands Johansen representing the Cameron Senior Citizens group, presented a check in the amount of $5,000 to the Parks Committee to be used for outdoor fitness equipment at Guy Spiers Park.

OLD BUSINESS:

The Parks/Cemetery Committee wanted to thank the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research for the $25,000 Hometown Health Grant they received to be used for installing an outdoor fitness area at Guy Spiers Park. They also wanted to thank Laura Suave for her help in preparing the application for the grant.

The Parks/Cemetery Committee requested the authority to cut down two large pine trees in Guy Spiers Park near where the outdoor fitness area will be installed. Dave Ebner moved to allow the cutting down of two pine trees near the entrance of Guy Spiers Park, second Jim Turner. Carried 5-0

The Parks/Cemetery Committee requested to purchase eight pieces of outdoor exercise equipment from Greenfields Outdoor Fitness in the amount of $28,500. Randy Hill moved to purchase eight pieces of outdoor exercise equipment from Greenfields Outdoor Fitness in the amount of $28,500, second Dave Ebner. Carried 5-0

The Parks/Cemetery Committee received estimates to install the 25’ X 45’concrete pad for outdoor fitness equipment along with a 5’ X 25’ sidewalk. Randy Hill moved to approve the estimate supplied by Givens Roofing & Remodeling in the amount of $7,175.00, with the funds coming from the Park Capital Outlay Account, second Dave Ebner. Carried 5-0

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution 2017-002, a resolution amending the sewer service rates was presented for approval. Jim Turner moved to approve Resolution 2017-002, a resolution amending the sewer service rates, second Randy Hill. Carried 5-0

Travis Turner submitted a letter of resignation from the Village Board. Mark Trowbridge moved to accept the resignation from Travis Turner, second Jim Turner. Carried 5-0

As there was no other business to attend to, at 6:57 pm Randy Hill moved to adjourn the meeting, second Jim Turner. Carried 5-0