VILLAGE OF CAMARGO
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Monday, November 17, 2025
6:00 PM
The Village Board of the Village of Camargo met in Regular Session on Monday, November 17, 2025 at the Camargo Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:03 pm. Roll call found the following trustees present: Jim Lansford, Josh Drake, Jim Hardway, Jeane Breiland, Wade Lorenz and Gary Gilpin. Village Superintendent Kyle Raymer was also in attendance.
Public Comment:
Kevin Billingsly: Mr. Billingsly was present regarding a ditch on his property. It is approximately 300 feet high with a steep slope that is dangerous to maintain. At his expense, he would like to tile it and fill it in. He is using a 10” tile that he is currently accepting bids for. He would like to use the compost at the brush pile. He also asked the Board if the Village could put orange cones or signs out while the work is being completed. The Board granted him permission for both the dirt and the signs/cones. He stated he doubted the work would begin until spring.
Nancy George: Mrs. George was present to present a Woolly Worm update. She reported that the majority of the receipts were already turned in. The cost of this year’s festival was $6608, they brought in $5905 (this includes the $800 that was from last year), and their ending balance was $12,513.
Nancy also stated that there is a catch basin on the north end of her property. It fills in and gets mucky. She has to move dirt and sludge in order to keep it cleared out. Village President Bart Dann thought the Village agreed to replace the basin with the understanding that the George’s would maintain it. Village Superintendent Kyle Raymer stated he would talk to Cody Miller and see what option the Village would have. Jim Lansford stated he would like for the water that used to run into his pond to be rerouted back into the pond. He would appreciate this option to be considered in this discussion.
Wade Lorenz stated he would like to take a moment to thank Nancy George, Jeane Breiland, and Pam Sigler for all their hard work with the festival.
Kenny Green: Mr. Green is present, but only observing.
Consent Agenda: Jim Lansford made a motion to approve the consent agenda and pay the bills. Josh Drake seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
New Business:
Discussion of Water Bills: Village Clerk Salisa Dann stated that there are a small handful of water customers that are underpaying their water bills. There is no current limit on how much can be rolled over before mandatory payments are required. There is one customer in particular that refuses to pay anything over $50. This customer has added late fees on top of late fees, and has almost acquired a second base rate on his bill. She would like clarification on how much can be underpaid before disconnect notices are given. The Board stated that the customer can have one month grace period with late fees rolled, and then the following month a disconnect notice is issued if payment is not received in full.
Discussion of a Walking Path: Mr. Lansford would like to open the discussion about a walking path or a walking trail. He wondered if it would be possible to turn the alleyways into walking paths. Tim Wegeng gave the Board members all copies of the Village plat map, and these alleyways are all marked on those maps. Jim stated he would look at a map with Tim and see what our options might be. The project will move forward as the Village Board gains information. Village Clerk Salisa Dann told Mr. Lansford that she would give him the information to find grants online. Tabled until further notice.
Approval of Gaming & Liquor Ordinance: The Road Runner has to have a signed ordinance agreeing to the gaming and liquor license. The Village has adopted a liquor license ordinance 2025-11102025A. The Village is going to follow all State of Illinois guidelines regarding gaming and gaming ordinances and not create their own. Jim Lansford made a motion to adopt the new liquor license ordinance, and Wade Lorenz seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Discussion of Dead Tree Ordinance: Jeane Breiland stated there are several trees in Camargo that are dead and could be hazards to someone walking under them. For example, there is one on North White Oak and another one on Vine Street. These trees could be dangerous. There are other towns that have dead tree ordinances. Jeane will find an ordinance and give it to Salisa for the next meeting. This topic is tabled until further notice.
Approval of Deaf Child Sign Ordinance: Jim Lansford made a motion to adopt the Deaf Child Sign Ordinance 2025-11102025B. Wade Lorenz seconded the motion, and the motion carried. Kyle will order 4 signs.
Wade Lorenz made a motion to move to closed session. Josh Drake seconded the motion, and the motion passed at 6:55 pm to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, resignation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity, collective bargaining, real estate negotiations, litigation and/or security reasons.
Jim Hardway made a motion to move to open session. Wade Lorenz seconded the motion, and the motion passed at 7:05 pm.
Old Business:
Verizon is replacing some of the antennas on the water tower. Darren Clark reviewed their plans and sees no issues with the proposed work. The Board advised they can move forward.
Village President’s Report: Village President Kyle Raymer reported the following:
- There was a break-in at the Community Building. Salisa will take inventory and replace whatever kitchen items had blood on them. The Board suggested maybe looking into an actual alarm system with outdoor cameras.
- Pump controllers were installed at the water plant. It works great and it is touch screen.
- Testing will be next week for by-products.
- Replaced 24 light bulbs at the workshop.
- Replaced outdoor security light at the community building.
- Ran conduit and ethernet into the water plant for the computer.
- Pulled flushing hydrants. One would not shut down, and maintained a trickle. It is at Patterson Springs. It has been pulled and will be replaced in the spring.
- Completed a tap at Patterson Springs.
- Completed a tap at Plum Grove, but they can’t find the main.
- There is a customer leak at the water meter on the customer side.
- There is a new renter on George Street.
- Put the plow on today.
- Lead and Copper testing resulted in one positive result for lead. We must resample.
- The results from the sample study came back:
9 samples were taken (testing for TTHM).
80 mg per meter is the limit
VG main = 91.4 (failing at the meter)
West side of town = 139
Patterson Springs = 106
North White Oak = 85.1
Lakewood = 130
Water tower = 132
Plant = 114
A summary was sent to the EPA. Camargo can’t do anything to fix these issues until VG isn’t failing at the meter. Samples were lower after installing the auto flushers. Kyle is going to keep a running record of these samples.
Village President’s Report: Village President Bart Dann reported the following:
- Operation Gift = $100 donation
- A bill for the ambulance for $14,000 was received. The VIllage is NOT paying it. They still have not met to agree on a new contract.
- The insurance is paid in full for the year. The Village saved $600 by paying the entire year upfront.
- Quotes for the community building repairs (due to the break in):
- Tim Wegeng: $1500 – $2500. He would like to make that kitchen exit an out-swinging door – thus the higher estimate.
- Ridgeline: $5000 (just replace what’s there)
- The Board advises to go ahead and open a claim as well.
- Tim Wegeng reported that the Katterhenry’s cancelled their order for their solar panels. The solar company was telling them the Board wasn’t cooperating with them. Tim had made contact with them and given the information they requested – along with the permit. She was tired of their games, and pulled her work order.
- Tim also advised that the Thompson-Burton project has been moved to a roof panel project only.
- There is a Camargo resident that has been permitted a room addition on North White Oak.
- The Fire Department has the report on the condemning. After it comes back, we will move forward with this project.
With no further business to come before the Board, Village President Bart Dann called for adjournment at 7:57 pm.
Salisa Dann
Village Clerk