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VILLAGE OF CAMERON REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 9, 2022
6:00 P.M.
CAMERON VILLAGE HALL
300 N. 1st MAIN STREET
The Cameron Village Board met in regular session on Monday, May 9, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cameron Village Hall. Members present: Steve Johnson, Randy Hill, Dave Ebner, Russ Hulback, Dylan Bahr and Mark Trowbridge presiding. Absent: Ben Hester.
Also present: Jaden Ebert, Chuck Bellows, Gary Strand, Dwain Trowbridge, Amy Kelsey, Bill Koepp, and Adam Steffen.
The minutes of the April 11, 2022 regular meeting was mailed out prior to the meeting. Dave Ebner moved to approve the minutes of the April 11, 2022 regular meeting with corrections, second Dylan Bahr. Carried 6-0.
The May payables were presented in printed form. Russ Hulback moved to approve the payment of the May payables, with additions as printed, second Steve Johnson. Carried 6-0
APPEARANCES:
Public Comment: No public comments.
Denise Paddock was not in attendance but she submitted a written request for items for the 2022 Camerama. As in previous years, the request asks for the use of the Sportsman’s Park from Thursday, June 2nd through Sunday, June 5, 2022 with the use of all facilities, a picnic license, bartender licenses, and no parking and limited parking on certain streets. This year’s event will feature live bands on Friday and Saturday nights. There will also be a parade at noon on Sunday. Dave Ebner moved to approve the written request submitted by Denise Paddock, second Dylan Bahr. Carried 6-0
Bill Koepp reported that building season is upon us with one large project on the end of Rudolph Road starting, along with numerous smaller projects. Bill also reported that he has a meeting set up with Attorney Stephens to discuss the old feed mill and he old Snively property, on May 31st.
Jaden Ebert submitted his written report and added that the infield dirt on the ballfield at Sportsman Park has been removed and the new material is scheduled to be delivered Wednesday. (May 11th)
Adam Steffen submitted his written report and added that he is having a short ceremony to award officer Brunner a plaque for his bravery after pulling an individual from a burning vehicle while on duty. Adam also reported that he noticed someone boarding up the old feed mill, so he stopped and talked with them and found out it was a representative from the railroad. The gentleman gave Adam a tour of the building, which he saw holes in the roof, couches, appliances and other junk in it.
There were no bartender license applications for this month.
OLD BUSINESS
Russ reported that despite the rainy weather, there was a pretty good turnout for Spring Cleanup.
The utility easement on Newville’s property was tabled, as the documents are not yet ready.
NEW BUSINESS
Roger Olson requested to purchase a second Express Vote voting machine prior to the August election, as one machine probably will not be enough to keep up with the number of voters that are expected to vote. Steve Johnson moved to approve the purchase of a second Express Vote voting machine at the cost of $3,540, with the funds coming from Undesignated Funds, second Dave Ebner. Carried 6-0
Jaden Ebert, with the Street Committees blessing, requested to sell the triple axel trailer that his predecessor purchased as it is oversized for what they need it for. They would then purchase a smaller, dual axel trailer to replace it. Dave Ebner moved to sell the triple axle trailer and purchase a smaller, dual axle trailer, with any left-over funds from the transactions, being returned to the Capital Outlay Account, Street Machinery, second Mark Trowbridge. Carried 6-0
Dwain Trowbridge submitted a preliminary Certified Survey Map (CSM) to split the lot he owns across from the Bank. Lot #2, which has the restaurant on it will be 26,877 square feet, and Lot #1 will be 76,474 square feet. Steve Johnson moved to approve the CSM presented by Dwain Trowbridge, second Russ Hulback. Carried 6-0
Mark Trowbridge presented the appointment of Committee and Commissions as follows:
VILLAGE OF CAMERON
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
2022-2023
First person listed is Chairperson
PERSONNEL: Randy Hill – Mark Trowbridge –Russ Hulback
STREETS: Dave Ebner – Russ Hulback- Steve Johnson
WATER/SEWER: Mark Trowbridge - Randy Hill – Steve Johnson
PARKS/CEMETERY: Randy Hill – Ben Hester– Dylan Bahr
FINANCE: Mark Trowbridge – Steve Johnson – Roger Olson
FIRE/POLICE
DISCIPLINARY: Dave Ebner – Dylan Bahr – Mark Trowbridge
LICENSING: Steve Johnson – Dave Ebner – Randy Hill
BOARD OF REVIEW: Roger Olson – Mark Trowbridge
WEED COMMISSIONER: Dylan Bahr
INSURANCE: Randy Hill – Ben Hester – Russ Hulback
JOINT SEWER COMMISSION: Steve Johnson – Mark Trowbridge
LIBRARY BOARD: Ben Hester
BLOCK GRANT: Ben Hester – Steve Johnson – Roger Olson
ASSESSMENTS: Steve Johnson – Randy Hill – Russ Hulback
ENERGY USE COMMITTEE Russ Hulback – Dylan Bahr – Steve Johnson
COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD Ben Hester – Dave Ebner – Charlotte Tubbs
Carla TePaske – Geri Schoenecker
LAW ENFORCEMENT COMM Dave Ebner – Mark Trowbridge – Dylan Bahr
LAND DEVELOPMENT Mark Trowbridge – Steve Johnson – Dave Ebner
Village of Cameron
Commissions
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS:
(Three-year term) Expires Phone#
Mark Trowbridge 5-1-2024 458-6168
Carla TePaske 5-1-2024 642-0272
Bill Koepp 5-1-2023 458-4448
Merle Keopple 5-1-2023 296-7724
Vacant 5-1-2025
Alternate:
Randy Hill 5-1-2024 651-0447
PLANNING:
(Three-year term) Expires Phone#
Mark Trowbridge 5-1-2025 458-6168
Colleen Bender 5-1-2023 458-2618
Terri Richie 5-1-2024 441-9713
Tim Gerber 5-1-2024 458-4056
Merle Keopple 5-1-2023 296-7724
Steve Johnson 5-1-2025 458-3129
Carla TePaske 5-1-2024 642-0272
Dave Ebner moved to approve the appointment of committees and commissions, second Dylan Bahr. Carried 6-0
At 6:30 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. Dylan Bahr-Yes; Steve Johnson-Yes, Dave Ebner-Yes; Randy Hill – Yes; and Mark Trowbridge-Yes.
At 7:00 Randy Hill made a motion to go back into open session, second Russ Hulback. Carried 6-0
At 7:01, as there was nothing to act on from closed session, there was unanimous consent to adjourn the meeting.
VILLAGE OF CAMERON REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
6:00 P.M.
CAMERON VILLAGE HALL
300 N. 1st STREET
The Cameron Village Board met in regular session on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cameron Village Hall. Members present: Tim Wall, Steve Johnson, Russ Hulback, Randy Hill,
Ben Hester, with Mark Trowbridge presiding. Absent: Dave Ebner.
Also present: Jaden Ebert, Bill Koepp, Mike Lynch, Dan Oftedahl, Lauren Mathews, Floyd Mathews, Leiah Fundell, and Gary Strand.
The minutes of the August 13, 2018 regular meeting and the August 20, 2018 special meeting were mailed out prior to the meeting. Ben Hester moved to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2018 regular meeting, as printed and the August 20, 2018 special meeting, with corrections, second Steve Johnson. Carried 6-0
The September payables were presented in printed form. Ben Hester moved to approve the payment of the September payables and additions as printed, second Tim Wall. Carried 6-0
APPEARANCES:
Public Comment: No public comments.
Bill Koepp reported that Kwik Trip is progressing quit nicely and should be opening as scheduled.
Jaden Ebert submitted his written report and had nothing to add.
Mike Lynch submitted his written report and had nothing to add.
Floyd Mathews appeared before the board to discuss the ordinance relating to the number of vehicles he may retain, because he has received citations relating to the junk ordinance. Floyd stated that he can’t run a business with the way the ordinance restricts how many vehicles he can have in the open to the public. Police Chief, Mike Lynch showed the board pictures of Floyd’s area which showed numerous vehicles in disrepair and a pontoon. A number of these vehicles are parked on Village and Railroad right of way. After further discussion, Mark Trowbridge informed Floyd that the board will look at the ordinance when the ordinance book is reviewed this coming winter.
Bartender license application for Steven A. Sulak, Dustin M. Atherton, Jonathan D. Paul, Ashley N. Spencer, Alexis M. Lindsley, and Tarra J. McGiffin were presented for approval. Russ Hulback moved to approve the bartender license for, Steven A. Sulak, Dustin M. Atherton, Jonathan D. Paul, Ashley N. Spencer, Alexis M. Lindsley, and Tarra J. McGiffin provided all criteria have been met, second Ben Hester. Carried 6-0
An application for a cigarette license was received from Kwik Trip, Inc., DBA Kwik Trip 922 for approval. Steve Johnson moved to approve the cigarette license for Kwik Trip, Inc., DBA Kwik Trip 922, second Randy Hill. Carried 6-0
An application for a Class A Beer and Class A Liquor license was received from Kwik Trip, Inc., DBA Kwik Trip 922 for approval. Steve Johnson moved to approve the combination Class A Beer and Class A Liquor license for Kwik Trip, Inc., DBA Kwik Trip 922, second Tim Wall. Carried 6-0
OLD BUSINESS
The fall cleanup date was set for Saturday, October 13, 2018 to be located at the Village Shop at 607 South Limits. The Tuesday after the board meeting, Republic service informed the Clerk that Saturday, October 13th will not work for them, so the clean up days will be October 20th.
Resolution 2018-004 regarding the 2017 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for the Village of Cameron sanitary sewer collection system was presented. Mark Trowbridge moved to approve Resolution 2018-004 accepting the 2017 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for the Village of Cameron sanitary sewer collection system, second Russ Hulback. Carried 6-0
NEW BUSINESS
A contract for administration of the Community Development Block Grant Public Funds (CDBG-PF) for the N. 11th Street project was presented for approval. Mark Trowbridge moved to award the contract for administering the CDBG-PF for the N. 11th Street project to Cooper Engineering, second Ben Hester. Carried 6-0
A contract for the engineering of the Community Development Block Grant Public Funds (CDBG-PF) for the N. 11th Street project was presented for approval. Mark Trowbridge moved to award the contract for engineering of the CDBG-PF for the N. 11th Street project to Cooper Engineering, second Ben Hester. Carried 6-0
Village President, Mark Trowbridge read out loud a proclamation supporting September 23rd to 29th, 2018 as National Rail Safety Week.
The Street Committee met on August 29th and discussed the Safe Routes to School program and will have some suggestions when the project starts next spring. The committee also recommended the purchase of a snow pusher attachment for the loader from Fabrick Cat. Ben Hester moved to purchase a MDS 12’ snow pusher from Fabrick Cat for $8,056.47, second Steve Johnson. Carried 6-0
Randy Hill moved to accept the estimate from Municipal Well & Pump to install a variable frequency drive at Well #3 and reprogram the variable frequency drive at Well #2 in the amount of $9,910.00, second Tim Wall.
As there was no further business to attend to, at 6:56 Russ Hulback moved to adjourn, second Ben Hester. Carried 6-0
FALL CLEAN-UP DAY
VILLAGE OF CAMERON
The Village of Cameron fall clean-up day will be held Saturday, October 19th, 2019, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Dumpsters will be set up at the Village Garage, 607 S. Limits Avenue. There will be a charge of $20 for each white good and television, along with a charge of $7 for other E-Waste. Brush, leaves and household items will be accepted. Proof of residency will be required (tax statement – water bill – driver license). NO CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS OR TIRES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Anyone found dropping items off early may be subject to a fine.
VILLAGE OF CAMERON
SPECIAL MEETING AND
PUBLIC HEARING – BUDGET
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
6:00 PM
CAMERON VILLAGE HALL
The Cameron Village Board conducted a public hearing on November 30, 2021 at the Cameron Village Hall at 6:00 p.m. to adopt the 2022 budget. Trustees present: Dave Ebner, Russ Hulback, Dylan Bahr, Randy Hill, Ben Hester, Steve Johnson, with Mark Trowbridge presiding.
Also present: Pattie Davis-Greene.
Public comments on the proposed 2022 budget: There were no public comments on the proposed 2022 budget.
After the board discussed the proposed 2022 budget, Russ Hulback moved to approve the 2021 budget as presented, second Steve Johnson. Carried 7-0
Dave Ebner moved to approve the transfer of $112,000 from the Undesignated Fund to the capital outlay account Machinery Outlay, second Steve Johnson. Carried 7-0
Steve Johnson moved to approve the purchase of a new water meter reading device, and cloud based software from Ferguson Waterworks in the amount of $10,768.91, which includes set-up and training, with the monies coming from the ARPA funds, second Ben Hester. Carried 7-0.
At 6:09 a roll call was taken to go into closed session according to State Statute 19:85 (1)(c) for consideration of employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee subject to the jurisdiction or authority of governing body. Randy Hill-Yes; Dave Ebner-Yes; Steve Johnson-Yes; Russ Hulback – Yes; Dylan Bahr-Yes; Ben Hester-Yes and Mark Trowbridge-Yes.
At 6:19 Ben Hester made a motion to go back into open session, second Randy Hill. Carried 7-0
Randy Hill moved to renew the employee health insurance carrier as 2021, contribute the same amount to the employee’s HSA’s, and require employees to pay the deductible. Carried 7-0
The filling of the Public Works open position was tabled at this time.
At 6:20 there was unanimous consent to adjourn the meeting.