City of Cameron, Missouri

Cameron City Hall houses administration, economic development, water, sewer, electrical, street, chamber of commerce and inspection services.

City Officials
Letter from the Mayor
Council Agendas
Directory
City Codes
Licenses/Fees
Voter Registration
Taxes

City Hall

Cameron's City Hall, completed in 2001, is a spacious combination of modern and traditional styles highlighted by a barrel-vaulted City Council Chambers which seats over 100. The new administrative offices were built on the site of the former City Hall which was razed while City business was conducted for a year in temporary offices on 3rd Street downtown.

City Hall, Council Chambers

The spacious City Council Chambers at City hall will seat over 100 and the wood plank barrel-vaulted ceiling is its hallmark architectural feature. The facility also has state-of-the art electronic media systems including overhead digital projection. The Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Park Board and other City boards also use this multi-function space.

City Council:

Mayor: Larry L. McCord, Jr.
Council: Artis Stoebener, Everett Ice, Denny Clark, Ronnie Jack

The City Council of the City of Cameron meets the first and third Monday of each month. The meetings are held at City Hall, 205 N. Main, and begin at 5:00 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.

City Staff:

City Manager - TBA
City Clerk - Barbara O'Connor
Director of Public Works. - Drew Bontrager
Director of Utilities - Mark Gaugh
Development Dir. - Shellby Hendee
Police Chie, Police Chief & Emergency Management Directorf - Corey Sloan
911 Coordinator - Cathy Poindexter
Water Supt. - John Carroll
Electric Supt. - Joshua Kobs
Water Plant Supt. Paul Rinehart
City Inspector - Clyde Han
Fire Chief -Mike O'Donnellt
Court Clerk - Cecilia Rittenhouse
Utilities Clerk - Glenda Atkinson
Airport Manager - Eric Evans

Customer Service Clerk - Dixie Riley
Accounts Payable Clerk - Carmen Weigand
Administrative Assistant to Manager/Clerk - Shellie Blades
Accounting/Tax Clerk - Amy McVicker
Parks Director - Phil Bures
Code Enforcer & Animal Control - Kathy Turner / Rae Flinn

City Officials:

Cemetery Board
Jo Beatty
Vera Lou Newell
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Kurt Thompson
Howard Hackett
Board meets annually
Five members serve at the pleasure of the City Council

Housing Authority
Karolyn Brashears 2008
Lauretta Moore 2009
Gus Lippert 2009
Marie Smith 2010
Joe Owen 2011
Appointments in August - 4 year terms
Housing Authority Resolution 208 sets August appointments

Library Board
Nancy Walley 2011
Bill Chappell 2011
Charles French 2011
Joy Simpson Bowers 2009
Tracy Tharp 2009
Mary Beth Carr 2009
Ann Fletchall 2010
Karen Byers 2010
Karen Ray 2011
Appointments in January - 3 year terms (9 years total)

Planning & Zoning Commission
Delvin Jackson 2008
Mike O'Donnell (chairman) 2008
Jeanette Copeman 2009
Robert Stoebener 2009
Jo Ann Bortner 2010
Stan Hendrix 2010
Dr. Mark Carr 2011
Appointments in June - 4 year terms
Meets second Monday of each month

Park Board
Phil Robinson 2008
Rob Balliett 2011
Frank Buck 2011
Matt Jameson 2009
Michael VanBrunt 2009
Bill Gimson (chairman) 2009
Matthew Archibald 2010
Carrie Whitaker 2010
Dr. Alan Lovejoy 2010
Appointments in June - 3 year terms

Employee Committee
Carmen Weigand 2008
Darrin Swindler 2008
Joe Whitaker 2008
Scotty Grenier 2008
Dale Feese 2008
Dan Miller 2008
Established 07/14/1993 - 1 year appointments

Board of Adjustment
Scott Massey 2008
Bob Thompson 2009
Mike O'Donnell 2010
Rose Hamer 2011
Kent Osborn 2012
Established September 1994 - 5 year terms
Meets third Monday of month - as needed

Tax Increment Financing Commission
Richard Kessler 2008
Ken Raffety 2008
Gib Keith 2009
Randy Gould 2009
Bill Hall (chairman) 2010
Larry McCord, Jr. 2010
Lynn Rogers, School District - Wal-Mart Project
Jim McKinley, Grand River Township - Wal-Mart Project
Don Lowenstein - Wal-Mart Project
Wayne Colhour - DeKalb County
Dick Lippold - DeKalb County
Established in 1994 - 4 year terms

Cameron Industrial Development Authority
Kent Osborn, President 2010
Bill Webb 2008
Randall Relford 2010
Gib Keith 2008
Jack Briggs 2012
Established September 1994 - 6 year terms

Cameron Tourism Commission
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Established August 2000 - 4 year terms
April 2002 Commission unstaffed but not decommissioned

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Mayor

Dear Visitor,

Welcome to the City of Cameron. Cameron is a vibrant, growing and progressive community with much to offer its residents and visitors alike. The City is very proud of its school system, with a wonderful staff of talented teachers and administrators. For the sports-minded, the City offers numerous parks, a swimming pool, tennis courts, volleyball, an 18 hole golf course and a complex of baseball/softball fields. Cameron residents enjoy the feel and flavor of a “hometown” community, while at the same time enjoying opportunities found in Kansas City, just a short drive south on Interstate 35.

The City has experienced tremendous growth over the last several years, and that trend is anticipated to continue. With the influx of new residents and businesses, the main objective for the City Council has been to focus on continuing to enhance the “quality of life” for our citizens. Through the efforts of the excellent staff of individuals at City Hall, we are very pleased with our ability to keep pace with a growing demand, and continue to plan for the future.

If you have not had the opportunity to stop by and visit our community, I encourage you to do so. You may find that you like it so much, that you may just decide to stay. As Mayor of Cameron, and on behalf of the entire City Council and City Administration, I wish you good health, a long life, and may you be blessed in all that you do.

Sincerely,
Larry L. McCord, Jr.
Mayor, City of Cameron

Council Agendas:

City of Cameron
Agenda

Regular Session
City Hall - 205 N. Main Street

Council Agenda - August 20, 2007 PDF or TXT

The meeting will be open to the public. Copies of the Bills referred to above will be available for public inspection prior to the meeting in the office of the City Clerk.

The City of Cameron does not discriminate against the physically or mentally impaired.

Band concerts: FREE Municipal Band Concerts. McCorkle Park, at the Thomas J. Price Memorial Pavilion each Thursday at 8:00 p.m. May through August.

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Directory:

Fire Department
101 W. 2nd, 632-2345
www.geocities.com/cameronfiredepartment/cfd.html

Police Department
Cameron Police Department, 101 N. Chestnut, 632-6521
Missouri State Highway Patrol, 101 N. Chestnut, 632-2211

Ambulance
122 W. First, 632-6377

Post Office
123 E. 4th St., 632-3071

Airport
11766 NE A Highway
632-2423

Hospital
Cameron Regional Medical Center, 1600 E. Evergreen, 632-2101

Light & Water Plant
632-2844

Sewer Plant
Old Hwy. 36 East, 632-7361

State License Office
217 N. Chestnut
816-632-4830

Emergency
911

Taxi Service:
Cameron Cab Company
(816) 632-2600
Rich’s Taxi Service
(816) 632-8426

Bus Lines:
Jefferson Bus Lines, 614 North Walnut St.
(816) 632-2292

Newspaper:
The Cameron Citizen-Observer, BB Highway
(816) 632-6543

Radio:
KMRN Channel 1360 AM & KKWK 100.1 FM, 607 E Platte-Clay Way
(816) 632-6661

Poison Control Center:
For emergency information and treatment, contact Heartland Hospital West, 801 Faraon, St. Joseph, Mo.
(816) 271-7580

Library:
Cameron Public Library, 321 North Chestnut
(816) 632-2311
The hours are Monday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Story Time, Wednesday and Friday September through May.

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City Codes:

City of Cameron Codes

Zoning Ordinance

Applications

Building Guidelines & Fees

Camping rules Reservoir #2

UTILITIES:

Services:
Provided by City of Cameron
205 N. Main, Cameron, MO 64429
816-632-2177

Electricity:
Residential $100.00 deposit
Small Commercial $250.00 deposit
Large Commercial 1 ½ times monthly bill

Water:
Residential $50.00 deposit
Small Commercial $100.00 deposit
Large Commercial 1 ½ times monthly bill

Sewer:
Provided by the City of Cameron (no deposit)

Trash Service: Provided by the City of Cameron, $8.44 monthly fee on the utility bill (this included a $.75 charge for recycling).

The electric, water, sewer and trash are billed by the City of Cameron. Bills are mailed on or about the first of each month and are due by the 10th of the month. City Hall is open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can pay a utility bill anytime by using our night depository located on the north side of the building next to the drive up window.

The City offers yard waste pick-up from May 1 to November 30. Yard waste can be put in open containers. Branches need to be cut into 4-foot lengths and bundled. From the third Saturday of October through the third Saturday of April the City allows open burning of yard waste. It must be 20 feet from buildings, have water available to put out flames if they get too close to buildings, and be extinguished by 5:00 p.m.

For customers who have “All Electric” homes, we offer a winter electric heat rate from October 1 through April 30. You need to pick up an application from City Hall.

The City offers yard watering meters for outside watering through the summer months. Call City Hall for details.

We offer automatic bill payments directly from a checking account. You may also pay with a credit or debit card.

Gas:
Missouri Gas Energy, 8516 North Oak, Kansas City, MO 64155 (800) 582-1234.

Telephone:
Century Tel - 512 Lana Drive, Cameron, MO (800) 201-4099

Mediacom:
Cable TV - 115 B Industrial Park Rd, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 (800) 234-2157

Licenses/Fees:

Automobile

The Cameron License Bureau is located 217 N. Chestnut (816) 632-4830

Hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Friday
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wed. 9-5
Saturday
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

Dog

All dogs over the age of six months must be licensed. Rabies and vaccination shots must be given to the dog by a licensed veterinarian before you can obtain a license. The license fee is $5.00. (Note: Please observe Cameron's animal control code - running at large is prohibited. Limit: 2 dogs per household.)

Driver

All Missouri residents must apply for a Missouri drivers license within 30 days after becoming a resident of the state -- even if you still have a valid license from another state. A written exam and vision test are required of new residents who have a valid out-of-state drivers license.

The Drivers License Testing Office is located 217 N. Chestnut
(816) 632-4830

Hours:
Every Tuesday except the 3rd
Tuesday of the month
Testing Hours:
9:00a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m. until 3:45 p.m.

Hunting & Fishing

Hunting and fishing permits are not required for Missouri residents under age 16 or over the age of 65. Permits for fishing and hunting can be obtained at various locations in Cameron.

Voter Registration:

Any person who is qualified to vote shall be entitled to register in the jurisdiction within which he/she resides. In order to vote in an election requiring registration, a person must be registered no later than 5:00 p.m.
(or the normal closing time of any public building where the registration is being held if such time is later than 5:00 p.m.) on the fourth Wednesday prior to the election.

Taxes:

All property is assessed as of January 1 of the given year. Taxes are due December 1 and become delinquent after December 31. Real Estate and Personal Property taxes for the City of Cameron can be paid at City Hall, 205 N. Main.