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VILLAGE OF CAMERON
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
6:00 P.M.
CAMERON VILLAGE HALL
300 N. 1ST STREET
The Cameron Village Board met in regular session on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cameron Village Hall. Members present: Jim Turner, Randy Hill, Dave Ebner, Ben Hester, Russell Hulback, Steve Johnson with Mark Trowbridge presiding.
Also present: Gary Strand, Marty Hendricks, Mike Lynch, Bill Koepp and Leiah Fundell.
The minutes of the August 14, 2017 regular meeting were mailed out prior to the meeting. Dave Ebner moved to approve the minutes of the August 14, 2017 meeting, second Randy Hill. Carried 7-0
The September payables were presented in printed form. Jim Turner moved to approve the payment of the September payables, second Dave Ebner. Carried 7-0
APPEARANCES:
Public Comment: There was no public comment
Bill Koepp updated the board on the building projects in the Village, stating that the roofing and siding projects are continuing.
Mike Lynch discussed with the board their safety concerns about the one way traffic by the Elementary School and the progress of the new squad truck.
Marty Hendricks informed the board that he has been working with Rural Water to find and repair water leaks within the Village. Two major leaks have been repaired and they will be repairing two other leak locations in the next few weeks. Asphalt repair will begin in October in some of the needed areas in the Village.
The following operator licenses were presented for approval: James D. Huppert, Travis L. Kohls and Joel R. Rasmussen. Jim Turner moved to approve the issuance of the license provided they meet all the criteria, second Dave Ebner. Carried 7-0
OLD BUSINESS
The fall cleanup date was set for Saturday, October 14, 2017 to be located at the Village Shop at 607 South Limits.
NEW BUSINESS
Dave Ebner gave an update on the Community Center Committee meeting. The seniors are planning a clean-up day to clean cupboards and closets at the center this fall. Other concerns are the laminated flooring that is starting to show significant wear in the common room at the center. Funds will be set aside for replacing the floor with tile at a later date.
Recommendations from the Water/Sewer Committee included the lift station replacement at Guy Spiers Park with a proposal from Spring Lake Contracting, Inc. of Elk Mound working with WW Goestch Associates of Edina MN with a total cost of $9,367.00. Steve Johnson moved to approve the proposal of the lift station replacement at Guy Spiers Park with a total cost of $9,367.00, second Jim Turner. Carried 7-0
Also addressed were the cracked and broken sewer main problem areas on Poplar Avenue, Lewis, Pine Avenue, Wisconsin Avenue and 2nd Street. The video footage showed disjointed mains filled with rocks and roots. The board decided that it would be more cost effective to slipline or spot repair the inside sections of the sewer main instead of digging up and replacing the sewer pipes. A bid from Hydro-Klean, Inc to do the slipline repair was presented for $22,635.00 with a 10% Discount, bringing the total to around $20,000.00. Jim turner moved to approve the quote from Hydro-Klean of $22,635.00 with a 10% discount making the bid around 20,000.00, second Ben Hester. Carried 7-0
A new inventory control software system for keeping accurate records for the water utility by Workhorse was discussed. The system would be compatible with the Workhorse program used at the Village Hall. The cost would be $3,000.00 which would include installation and a 4 hour training session. Steve Johnson moved to approve the purchase of the Workhorse inventory control software for $3,000.00, second Ben Hester. Carried 7-0
The Street Committee members walked the finished 6th Street checking for problem areas. Items needing to be addressed included 12 cracked curbs, 1 cracked apron approach and a lifted section of sidewalk by the Sportsmans Park area. The committee felt that damage to the apron approach was caused by the new house construction and that the cost of the repair should be the landowner’s responsibility. When a bid on repairing the approach is received, the landowner will be notified that it will be his responsibility to pay that bill.
As there was no further business to discuss Russell Hulback moved to adjourn, second Jim Turner. Carried 7-0