VILLAGE OF CAMARGO
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Monday, February 09, 2026
6:00 PM
The Village Board of the Village of Camargo met in Regular Session on Monday, February 09, 2026 at the Camargo Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:01 pm, and roll call found the following trustees present: Jim Lansford, Josh Drake, Jim Hardway, Jeane Breiland, Wade Lorenz, and Gary Gilpin. Water and Village Superintendent Kyle Raymer was also in attendance.
Public Comment:
Kenny Green: N/A
Josh Drake: There is a house being built in town and there is only a shell. There is no roof on the house and the wood is being destroyed by the elements. Can the Village do anything about this being a safety hazard as a future dwelling? Village President Bart Dann stated those questions and concerns would be deferred to Village Building Inspector Tim Wegeng. Josh would prefer to have Village ordinances rather than HOA’s for a particular neighborhood. The same requirements should be met throughout the town. Bart stated we would ask Tim to come to the next board meeting. A building permit is only good for one year. At the time that their permit is up, Tim will reinspect the property and make strong suggestions. They are building it personally and not hiring a contractor, so it limits the Village on what restrictions / guidelines we can enforce. However, if the building is not safe, Tim can deny their permit. Unfortunately, then the property will just sit.
The ambulance contract renewal is in May. The current bill will be paid in April and the Village will include a letter stating that we are NOT auto-renewing our contract. This year’s bill will be estimated at $16,000.
John Loewenstein (in at 6:34): Mr. Loewenstein would like to know how come they were not informed of anything the Board was trying to pass? Jim Hardway advised John that all the meetings are public and he is welcome to come to any of them. The agendas are posted the Friday before the meetings. John stated he didn’t like the current Board and the way things were being run. Jeane Breiland advised John that he is welcome to run for public office and any open Board positions. Mr. Loewenstein stormed out the building.
Approval of Consent Agenda:
Jeane Breiland asked that a correction / addition be made to last month’s minutes. The paragraph under the Village President’s Report is discussing the Ambulance Contract. There is nothing that states this. She asked that Salisa just add a sentence that reflects the topic discussed here. Salisa said she would make those changes. Jeane then made a motion to accept the consent agenda with the added corrections. Wade Lorenz seconded the motion, and the motion passed.
New Business:
Community Project Funding: Bart received information from Congress Woman Mary Miller for project funding. The Board would like to apply; however, more information is needed before the final application. Salisa Dann stated she would gather some information on the exact items we would be looking for and see what could be done. The final vote on this topic was tabled.
Old Business:
Discussion and Possible Approval of Dead Tree Ordinance: Bart stated that per the attorney, we should send the ordinance to the homeowner and let the resident(s) cover the costs of the tree removal. One of our local tree businesses will give us a report to include with the ordinance. The ordinance will be ready to be voted on at the next board meeting.
Approval of Transfer of Funds from Water Fund to General Fund: Jim Hardway made a motion to move $10,000 from the Water Fund to the General Fund. Jeane Breiland seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
Village Superintendent’s Report:
Village Superintendent Kyle Raymer reported the following:
- Snow removal
- Going to Arthur this week for training
- Effingham conference next week
- The following homes had water leaks this month:
- Ingram 10,000 gallons
- Cook 15,000 gallons
- Sanders 20,000 gallons
- Jaynes (Village side)
- Leak on Conner’s property. Cody is going to find it.
- Paperwork for mixer building permit
- Samples sent with UPS were lost
- We received a violation due to them being late
- We will have to do a mailing at some point regarding the violation
Village President’s Report:
Village President Bart Dann reported the following:
- First, he would like to thank Mr. Gage Bailey. At the last Board meeting, he brought it to our attention that the website needs updating, specifically, the water billing section. All changes had already been Board approved, this section of the website had not been brought current.
- Speaking of the website, Bart spoke with Michael Holmes. He is building websites as a side business. Our current computer technician has moved to another state. Our only form of communication with him is via remote. The Board approved looking into revamping the site and making it more user friendly, and easier to use for the clerk. Jeane would like to see some of his work.
- DNR reached out to Bart with a flood plain program. Camargo is not in the flood plain. They won’t help anyone here anyway.
- February 28 will be the Board appreciation potluck at 6pm.
With no further business to come before the Board, Village President Bart Dann called for adjournment at 6:46 pm.
Salisa Dann
Village Clerk