VILLAGE OF CAMERON REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018

6:00 P.M.

CAMERON VILLAGE HALL

300 N. 1^st STREET

            The Cameron Village Board met in regular session on Monday, July 9, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cameron Village Hall. Members present: Tim Wall, Steve Johnson, Russ Hulback, Randy Hill,
Ben Hester, and Dave Ebner, with Mark Trowbridge presiding.

            Also present: Jaden Ebert, Bill Koepp, Jeremy Skaw, Chuck Bellows, Kevin Peterson, Keven Feather and Gary Strand.

           The minutes of the June 11, 2018 regular meeting was mailed out prior to the meeting. Ben Hester moved to approve the minutes of the June 11, 2018 regular meeting as printed, second Steve Johnson. Carried 7-0

            The July payables were presented in printed form. Steve Johnson moved to approve the payment of the July payables and additions as printed, second Tim Wall. Carried 7-0

APPEARANCES:

           Public Comment: No public comments.

            Bill Koepp reported that all new construction and hail damage repair is moving along nicely.

            Jaden Ebert submitted his written report and had nothing to add.

            Mike Lynch submitted his written report, but was unable to attend the meeting.

            Jeremy Skaw & Kevin Peterson had presented an idea to the Planning Commission of splitting some of Kevin Peterson’s duplexes, creating two separate parcels and selling them as twin homes. Kevin stated that he will set up covenants to cover items that are shared such as shingles, siding, water freeze ups, etc. Realtor, Kevin Feather spoke on the need for this type of housing in the Village. Mark Trowbridge stated that he didn’t think that the duplexes had separate water or sewer services from the main, which is not ideal. Mark also stated that he is in favor of twin homes, but as a new development. The Planning Commission’s recommendation is to not allow the splitting of the duplexes into twin homes at this time.

Bartender license application for Betsy K. Vilz, Shauna L. Campion and Nia Nelson were presented for approval. Russ Hulback moved to approve the bartender license for Betsy K. Vilz, Shauna L. Campion and Nia Nelson, provided all criteria have been met, second Ben Hester. Carried 7-0

OLD BUSINESS

            Mark Trowbridge moved to deny the request from Kevin Peterson to split his duplexes into twin homes as per the recommendation from the Planning Commission, second Steve Johnson. Carried 6-1 (Randy dissenting vote)

NEW BUSINESS

            Jaden Ebert presented a proposal from GPRS Subsurface Scanning Solutions to scan an area 2,500’ X 30’ to try to locate underground utility lines. Randy Hill moved to hire GPRS Subsurface Scanning Solutions to scan an area 2,500’ X 30’ to try to locate underground utility lines at a cost of $2,000, second Steve Johnson. Carried 7-0

            Jaden Ebert presented a quote from Mark’s Small Engine for a Husqvarna Pole Saw, at a cost of $549.99. Russ Hulback moved to approve the purchase of a Husqvarna Pole Saw from Mark’s Small Engine at a cost of $549.99, second Ben Hester. Carried 7-0

            Roger Olson presented a quote from EO Johnson for a new Ricoh MP 2555SP black & white copier for the Village Hall at a cost of $3,912.00. EO Johnson will install the new copier and take the old copier and install it at the library. Steve Johnson moved to approve the purchase of a Ricoh MP 2555SP black & white copier for the Village Hall at a cost of $3,912.00, second Mark Trowbridge. Carried 7-0

At 6:58 a roll call was taken to go into closed session according to State Statute 19:85 (1)(g) Conferring with legal counsel who either orally or in writing will advise governmental body on strategy to be adopted with respect to current or likely litigation. Randy Hill-Yes; Dave Ebner-Yes; Tim Wall-Yes; Russ Hulback – Yes; Steve Johnson – Yes; Ben Hester – Yes; and Mark Trowbridge-Yes.

At 7:33 Steve Johnson made a motion to go back into open session, second Ben Hester. Carried 7-0

As there was no further business to attend to, at 7:33 Russ Hulback moved to adjourn, second Dave Ebner. Carried 7-0