Willow Springs, MO

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing to set the 2026 property tax rates, which are designed to generate the same revenue as the current budget. The meeting includes votes on general revenue and library tax ordinances, a new conflict of interest policy, and 2026 budget amendments. Additionally, the council will address police department funding and the Howell County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Public hearing on 2026 Tax Rate Levy for General Revenue and Library funds
• Ordinance No. 1664 and 1665 to set 2026 General Revenue and Library tax rates
• Ordinance No. 1666 establishing a new Conflict of Interest Policy
• Resolution No. 26-115 approving 2026 Budget Amendments
• Ordinance No. 1667 regarding the Public Safety Advisory Committee

City Council Meetings

Airport Board

The Willow Springs Airport Board will review previous meeting minutes and receive status reports. The board is also considering the possibility of a sale or long-term lease for a privately owned hangar at the City Airport.

• Potential sale or long term lease for Private owned hangar at City Airport

The board approved the minutes from the May 22, 2026 meeting. Members discussed fuel sales, current fuel pricing, a leaking fuel hose, and runway maintenance issues.

• Approved May 22, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Willow Springs City Council will hold a work session on utility rates, hear a visitor presentation on rental property conditions, and consider several ordinances including the sale of real estate to ABC Ready Mix (Ordinance 1662), a lease agreement with the Willow Springs Community Foundation (Ordinance 1663), and corrections to speed limit ordinances (Ordinance 1661). The council will also discuss a pool update and fill a Planning & Zoning Committee vacancy.

• Sale of real estate to ABC Ready Mix (Bill 62-26, Ordinance 1662)
• Lease agreement with Willow Springs Community Foundation (Bill 63-26, Ordinance 1663)
• Speed limit ordinance corrections (Bill 61-26, Ordinance 1661)
• Nuisance and dangerous building updates
• Visitor presentation on landlord and rental property conditions by Shirley Alter

The Willow Springs City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1661 revising Chapter 320 speed regulations and Ordinance No. 1663 authorizing a lease agreement with the Willow Springs Community Foundation. The council also appointed Justin Frost to the Planning & Zoning Committee. No action was taken on nuisance enforcement, pool repairs, or the ABC Ready Mix property sale, which will be considered in July.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1661 revising Chapter 320 speed regulations (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1663 authorizing lease agreement with Willow Springs Community Foundation (4-0)
• Appointed Justin Frost to Planning & Zoning Committee (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, financial reports, and reports (4-0)

Airport Board

The Airport Board approved the April 9, 2026 minutes and received a fuel sales report. A motion to table general maintenance was passed. The board adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

• Approved April 9, 2026 minutes (Robert G. motion, Hal C. second, 1 No)
• Received fuel sales report for April 2026
• Noted fuel prices: Willow Springs $5.25/gal, Mt View $5.25/gal, West Plains $6.08/gal
• Tabled general maintenance item
• Adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

City Council Meetings

The Willow Springs City Council will review the Hannah Harper Day event, appoint a new Water/Sewer Supervisor, consider extending the Jasper lease under Bill No. 114-26 and Resolution No. 26-114, and discuss the city pool. Routine consent agenda items include approval of minutes, bills for payment, financial reports, and YMCA reports.

• Hannah Harper Day Review (pg. 14)
• Water/Sewer Supervisor Appointment (pg. 16)
• Jasper Lease Extension: Bill No. 114-26; Resolution No. 26-114 (pg. 17)
• Pool Discussion (pg. 17)
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes, bills for payment, financial reports, YMCA reports

The Willow Springs City Council voted to close the pool and waterpark for the summer due to a major leak and safety concerns. They also approved the promotion of Bryan D. Hogan to water/sewer supervisor and authorized a lease renewal with Jasper Engines. No action was taken on the Hannah Harper Day review.

• Approved promotion of Bryan D. Hogan to water/sewer supervisor (3-0, Hogan abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 26-114 authorizing lease renewal with Jasper Engines (4-0)
• Closed pool and waterpark for the summer (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and reports (4-0)

City Council Meetings

The council will certify the April 7 election results, swear in new aldermen Andy Roberts (Ward I) and Jennifer Owens (Ward II), and appoint a mayor pro tem for a one-year term. New business includes a City Marshal ordinance (Bill No. 60-26), scheduling a utility rate work session, and filling Public Safety Advisory Committee vacancies. The consent agenda covers minutes, bills payment, and financial reports.

• Certify election results: Andy Roberts (97 votes, Ward I) and Jennifer Owens (52 votes, Ward II) elected as aldermen
• Swear in elected officials and appoint mayor pro tem (Jennifer Owens reportedly to continue in role)
• Consider City Marshal ordinance (Bill No. 60-26; Ordinance No. 1660)
• Schedule utility rate work session to discuss adjustments to electric, water/sewer, and sanitation rates
• Fill two vacancies on the Public Safety Advisory Committee

Airport Board

The Willow Springs Airport Board will meet on April 9, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the Burchard Building, 900 State Route DD. The agenda covers routine updates, safety and maintenance reports, and a proposal to sell or long-term lease a privately owned hangar at City Airport. Most items are procedural or informational.

• Approval of February 12 meeting minutes
• Airport status report
• Discussion of safety issues and general maintenance
• Proposal to sell or long-term lease a private hangar at City Airport

The Willow Springs Airport Board approved the minutes from February 12, 2026, and tabled general maintenance discussions. Fuel sales for March 2026 were reported as strong, with 100 Low Lead gasoline priced at $5.25 per gallon. Safety concerns about deer on the runway were noted but no formal action taken.

• Approved minutes of February 12, 2026 (unanimous, no tally recorded)
• Tabled general maintenance item (no vote tally recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:47 p.m. (unanimous, no tally recorded)

Public Safety Advisory Committee

The Public Safety Advisory Committee will approve its agenda and the meeting minutes from September 8, 2025, review the 2025 Annual Report, and consider a recommendation to adopt the police department vehicle replacement capital plan. The committee also discussed limits on agenda items under Sunshine laws and public‑forum participation, with no action taken. The next session will be a Council Budget Workshop rather than a regular meeting.

• Approve agenda for the meeting
• Approve meeting minutes dated September 8, 2025
• Recommend adoption of the police department vehicle replacement capital plan
• Discuss Sunshine law constraints on agenda items (no action taken)
• Next meeting scheduled as a Council Budget Workshop on October 6

City Council Meetings

The City Council will meet to discuss utility rate restructuring and receive an update on the viaduct. The session includes a presentation from the Willow Springs Chamber regarding Music on Main Street.

• Utility rate discussion
• Update on Viaduct
• Willow Springs Chamber presentation on Music on Main Street

The council approved the Willow Springs Chamber’s request to close Main Street between Harris and Walnut from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and to allow city picnic tables on the second Saturday of June, July, and August. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and a motion to enter executive session, were approved unanimously. The meeting returned to open session and was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved Chamber request for Main Street closures and picnic table use (4-0)
• Moved to executive session on legal, real estate, and personnel matters (4-0)
• Returned to open session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council Meetings

The Willow Springs City Council will adopt several ordinances, including a 5‑year renewal of the Dugger Trash Service waste‑collection contract, an amendment to the municipal building code, and a revision of cemetery grave‑opening fees. The council will also approve the surplus sale of a 2018 Dodge Charger and authorize street closures for the Bear Town Tear Down event on September 19, 2026.

• Extension of Dugger Trash Service contract for 5 years (Bill No. 58‑26, Ordinance No. 1658)
• Amendment to Chapter 500 building codes (Bill No. 51‑25, Ordinance No. 1651)
• Increase of cemetery grave opening fees (Bill No. 59‑26, Ordinance No. 1659)
• Approval to surplus a 2018 silver Dodge Charger (VIN ending 304002)
• Authorization of Main Street closures from Ferguson to Cherry for Bear Town Tear Down event (Sept 19, 2026)

The council adopted Resolution 26-112 to seek Missouri Blue Shield Community designation and Resolution 26-113 to apply for the Missouri Highway Safety Program, each passing 4-0. It also appointed Robert Godsy and Tom Young to the airport board by a 4-0 vote. Additionally, the council declared March as Shop Local Month and approved all Chamber events and street closures, all unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 26-112 for Missouri Blue Shield Community designation (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-113 for Missouri Highway Safety Program application (4-0)
• Appointed Robert Godsy to airport board (4-0)
• Appointed Tom Young to airport board (4-0)
• Declared March as Shop Local Month (4-0)
• Approved all Chamber events and street closures as presented (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Airport Board

The Willow Springs Airport Board will meet to review safety issues and general maintenance. The board will also discuss the possibility of a sale or long-term lease for a privately owned hangar at the City Airport.

• Discussion of sale or long-term lease for private owned hangar at City Airport
• Review of safety issues
• General maintenance report

The board approved the minutes from 1/08/2026. Fuel sales for January 2026 were reported, with 100 Low Lead selling fuel at $5.25 per gallon. Deer on the runway were noted as a nuisance. The general maintenance item was tabled and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes for 1/08/2026 (motion passed)
• General maintenance item tabled (motion passed)
• Motion to adjourn passed

City Council Meetings

The Willow Springs City Council will meet on Jan. 22, 2026 to discuss several items of business. The council will vote on a contract with Dugger Trash Service (Bill No. 58-26, Ordinance No. 1658) and a fee for opening cemetery graves (Bill No. 59-26, Ordinance No. 1659). Other matters include amending Ordinance No. 1651 on building codes, addressing destruction of records, and handling surplus vehicles and property.

• Amend Ordinance No. 1651 – Building Codes and Regulations
• Dugger Trash Service Contract – Bill No. 58-26; Ordinance No. 1658
• Cemetery Grave Opening Fee – Bill No. 59-26; Ordinance No. 1659
• Destruction of Records
• Surplus Vehicles and Property

The council approved Main Street closures for a September event, amended the building‑code ordinance, and authorized a five‑year extension of the Dugger Trash Service contract. It also increased cemetery grave‑opening fees, approved destruction of old city records, and authorized the surplus sale of a 2018 Dodge Charger. The real‑property sale across from City Hall was tabled for six months and the next meeting was set for February 23, 2026.

• Approved Main Street closures Sep 19, 2026 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1651 amending Chapter 500 building codes (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute 5‑year Dugger Trash Service extension (4-0)
• Revised Chapter 140 cemetery fee ordinance (4-0)
• Approved destruction of specified city records (4-0)
• Approved surplus sale of 2018 silver Dodge Charger (4-0)
• Tabled discussion of real property across from City Hall for 6 months (unanimous)
• Rescheduled February council meeting to Feb 23, 2026 (4-0)

Airport Board

The Willow Springs Airport Board will review and approve the minutes from its December 11 meeting. It will receive a status report and discuss safety issues and general maintenance. The board will also consider the possibility of selling or leasing a privately owned hangar at the city airport.

• Approve minutes from December 11 meeting
• Review status report
• Discuss safety issues
• Discuss general maintenance
• Consider sale or long‑term lease of privately owned hangar at the airport

The board approved the minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting. A motion was passed to present Tom Young as the airport manager to the City for its approval. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from 12/11/2025 (motion by H Carter, second by S Smith, passed)
• Approved presenting Tom Young as airport manager to the City (motion by Hal C, second by S Smith, passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by H Carter, second by S Smith, passed)