The City Council of the City of Cameron, Missouri met for Regular Session on Wednesday, the 10th day of September 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building, 101 West Second Street. Mayor Becky Curtis led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
Mayor Becky Curtis presided with the following Councilmembers present: Gina Reed Hibler, John Breckenridge, John Feighert and Mark Carr.
Present were Interim City Manager Miller, Public Works Director Wilson, Electric Superintendent Morey, Community/Economic Development Director Rains, Finance Director Weigand, Police Captain O’Boyle, Fire Chief O’Donnell, and City Clerk Shellie J. Blades.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill 2025-30, AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF CAMERON, MISSOURI REPEALING THE CURRENT ELECTRIC RATES AND ESTABLISHING NEW ELECTRIC RATES FOR CONSUMERS OF THE CAMERON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES was read by title on first reading by City Clerk Blades. Copies of said Bill 2025-30 were available for the public. Motion was made by Councilmember Hibler and seconded by Councilmember Carr to pass said bill on first reading. Discussion. This Bill was read at the September 2nd meeting; however it failed to pass with a tie vote of 2-2. Staff explained that the utility rate increases were a result of the rate study performed by HDR. If the electric rate increase is not passed, staff must remove approximately $530,000 from the budget that Council approved at the last meeting. These reductions will remove all capital projects for the Electric Department, reduce the maintenance line items and cause a shortfall in the General Fund of $139,000. Finance Director Weigand stated that Council would have to determine what line item(s) in the General Fund to reduce to account for the shortfall. The City’s wholesale electric rates were increased by Platte-Clay in April and the City has been paying the difference since then. Interim Director Morey explained that the ‘lion’s share’ of the electric rate increase proposed would be on Industrial Customers. A discussion and explanation of ‘demand’ charges was held. Bill 2025-30 passed on first reading only by vote of three in favor and two opposed (Breckenridge/Feighert).
Discussion – Budget Adjustment #3 for FY 2025: Director Weigand distributed a handout detailing the proposed changes for an end-of-year budget adjustment. The proposed adjustment would address: 1) the Airport Project, 2) the demolition at 112 E. Third Street, 3) Additional fees paid on behalf of the US 36 CID ($26,000) that was not included in the project financing, and 4) Reallocation of miscellaneous line items to clean up the final budget numbers. In summary, the adjustment would increase General Fund expenses by $184,000 and increase revenues by $199,000. The current reserve balance for the General Fund is 38%. The Resolution will be on the next regular agenda for review and decision.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2025-48, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CAMERON, MISSOURI, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH KELLER CONSTRUCTION FOR AN ASPHALT/OVERLAY PROJECT ON BOB F GRIFFIN ROAD was read by title by City Clerk Blades. Copies of said Resolution 2025-48 were available for the public. Motion was made by Councilmember Carr and seconded by Councilmember Hibler to pass Resolution 2025-48. Discussion. Director Wilson explained that this year’s Asphalt bid came in under budget by $43,000. The US 36 CID project is fast approaching for the area of Highway 36 and Bob F Griffin Rd. Staff has identified that Bob F Griffin Road should be repaired prior to the CID project beginning and Keller Construction was solicited for a bid to do the repairs while they are on site for the annual Asphalt/Overlay project. The bid for repairs to Bob F Griffin Rd is $80,000. Using the $43,000 that was already budgeted plus an additional $37,000, Keller could complete this project within the next few weeks. Staff is suggesting that $17,000 comes from line item 10-13-235 and the remaining $20,000 from the Transportation Sales Tax. Councilmember Breckenridge noted the new streetlights in that area. Director Wilson stated that his crews will be digging out the bad spots on Bob F Griffin and adding more base rock as needed before the asphalt crew comes in. Resolution 2025-48 passed with a unanimous voice vote.
MISCELLANEOUS-COUNCIL
Councilmember Carr:
On motion made by Councilmember Breckenridge and seconded by Councilmember Feighert, Council adjourned to Executive Session at 6:41 p.m. by roll call vote to discuss Attorney-Client Communications & Personnel [RSMo 610.021(1)(3)(13)]. “Ayes:” Councilmembers Curtis, Hibler, Breckenridge, Feighert, and Carr. “Nay:” none.
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There being no further business on motion made by Councilmember Hibler and seconded by Councilmember Breckenridge the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. by unanimous voice vote.
