Willow Springs public meetings in 2023
27 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meetings
The City Council will review the 2024 draft balanced budget of $7,719,400.00. The agenda includes several contract renewals and proposed adjustments to water and sewer user rates and tapping fees.
- 2024 Budget: $7,719,400.00
- Water User Rate Adjustments (Bill No. 06-23)
- Sewer User Rate Adjustments (Bill No. 07-23)
- Water Tapping Fee Adjustment (Bill No. 08-23)
- Sewer Tapping Fee Adjustment (Bill No. 09-23)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Airport Board
The Willow Springs Airport Board will hold a public meeting to approve minutes, receive status and safety reports, discuss general maintenance, and consider the sale or long-term lease of a privately-owned hangar at the city airport.
- Approval of minutes from November 9, 2023
- Status report on airport operations
- Safety issues discussion
- General maintenance update
- New business: possible sale or long-term lease of private hangar
Public Safety Advisory Committee
The Public Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to review Ordinance 1597, discuss the budget, and examine year-to-date financials for fire, police, animal control, and court. They will also consider an annual report. The agenda is routine and includes approval of prior minutes.
- Review of Public Safety Advisory Committee Ordinance 1597
- Budget review
- Year-to-date financials for Fire, Police, Animal Control, and Court
- Annual report discussion
Public Safety Advisory Committee
The Public Safety Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to elect officers, review the police and fire department budgets, and discuss fire department leadership. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters.
- Election of chair, vice chair, and secretary
- Budget review for police and fire departments
- Discussion of fire department leadership and organization
- Closed session for personnel (15 minutes)
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 16, 2023, with a closed session to follow. They will discuss the 2024 budget, the 104 E Main McClellan Building renovation, and consider new ordinances on election procedures, public purpose funding, and a funding agreement with the Willow Springs Community Foundation. The meeting also includes consent agenda items and a possible rescheduling of the December meeting.
- Discussion of 2024 budget, including potential water/sewer rate increases and capital expenses
- Update on 104 E Main McClellan Building renovation
- Bill No. 98-23; Ordinance No. 1598: Election and candidate filing procedure
- Bill No. 99-23; Ordinance No. 1599: Public purpose funding
- Bill No. 00-23; Ordinance No. 1600: Funding agreement with Willow Springs Community Foundation
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2024 budget, including proposed increases to water and sewer rates and tap fees. The agenda includes a closed session for legal and personnel matters, followed by an open budget work session. No final decisions are expected; the meeting is for discussion and review of departmental requests.
- Proposed water rate increases of 3% or 4% annually for 2024-2026, raising a 5,000-gallon monthly bill from $37.73 to $38.85-$42.49
- Proposed sewer rate increases of 3% or 4% annually for 2024-2026, raising a 5,000-gallon monthly bill from $37.04 to $38.10-$41.55
- Proposed increase in water tap fee from $500 to $1,200 and sewer tap fee from $75 to $500
- 2024 budget projected at $7.6 million, with requests including $185,000 for Sunshine Drive lift station replacement, $38,000 for airport runway match, and $35,000 for an electric recloser
- Library requests $3,900 increase to $42,900; YMCA and Chamber request continued support at $16,200 and $1,200 respectively
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the dangerous building at 104 Main Street. The agenda includes an executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Discussion of dangerous building at 104 Main Street
- Executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 19, 2023, with a consent agenda, visitor presentations, and new business items. Key items include discussion of the initial 2024 budget, hay bids, and establishment of a Public Safety Advisory Committee. The meeting will also include a closed session for legal, real estate, or personnel matters if needed.
- Discussion and update on 104 E Main McClellan Building project
- Hay bids for city operations
- Bill No. 97-23; Ordinance No. 1597 to establish Public Safety Advisory Committee
- Initial 2024 budget discussion
- New truck demonstrations by Electric and Fire Departments
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, a visit from Police Cadets, and discussion of the 104 E Main McClellan Building project. New business includes appointments to a newly formed Public Safety Advisory Committee and a public/media question period. An executive session may follow for legal, real estate, or personnel matters.
- Discussion and update on 104 E Main McClellan Building project
- Appointments to Public Safety Advisory Committee
- Consent agenda: minutes, bills for payment, financial reports, YMCA and department reports
- Visit from Willow Springs Police Cadets
- Executive session possible for legal, real estate, or personnel
Airport Board
The Willow Springs Airport Board is meeting to approve minutes, review status and safety issues, and discuss general maintenance. The main new business is the possibility of selling or long-term leasing a privately-owned hangar at the city airport.
- Discussion of sale or long-term lease for private-owned hangar at City Airport
- Approval of minutes from July 13, 2023
- Status report and safety issues review
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2023 property tax rates for general revenue and the library, along with several other items including a street closure request for Bear Fest, a vehicle replacement, and a real estate conveyance to the school district. The meeting also includes discussion of the McClellan Building at 104 E Main and a hay lease.
- Public hearing and ordinances to set 2023 general tax rate (Bill 94-23, Ord. 1594) and library tax rate (Bill 95-23, Ord. 1595)
- Conveyance of real estate to Willow Springs School District (Bill 93-23, Ord. 1593)
- 2023 budget amendment (Bill 101-23, Res. 23-101)
- Street closure request from Willow Springs Chamber for Bear Fest
- Vehicle replacement discussion
Council approved a $355,250 budget amendment and passed ordinances to convey real estate to the local school district and a private owner. The board also authorized new vehicle purchases for police and administration and approved street closures for Bear Fest.
- Approved budget amendment increasing 2023 budget to $7,522,050 (3-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1593 to convey real estate to Willow Springs R-IV School District (3-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1594 for 2023 general revenue tax levy (3-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1595 for 2023 library tax levy (3-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1596 to execute quit claim deed for former City Hall to Robert and Jane Bailey (3-0)
- Approved purchase of Police Department Tahoe and administration Ford Explorer (3-0)
- Approved $2,500 annual fee for ReGroup Mass Notification service (3-0)
- Approved street closures for Bear Fest on October 7 (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council Meetings
This is a special meeting of the Willow Springs City Council. The agenda is limited to procedural items and one new business item: filling a vacancy on the Board of Aldermen. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Vacancy on Board of Aldermen
The City Council met for a special session to fill a vacancy on the Board of Aldermen. The council accepted the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Tyler Morris to the position for the remainder of the term.
- Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)
- Appointed Tyler Morris to the Board of Aldermen to fill the vacancy left by David Collins (3-0)
Airport Board
The Willow Springs Airport Board is meeting to approve minutes, review status and safety issues, and discuss general maintenance. The main new business is the possibility of selling or long-term leasing a privately-owned hangar at the city airport.
- Discussion on sale or long-term lease of private-owned hangar at City Airport
- Approval of minutes from June 8, 2023
- Status report and safety issues review
- General maintenance updates
The board approved the minutes from the June 8, 2023, meeting. No new business or maintenance reports were presented. Fuel sales for June were reported as good, with 100 Low Lead fuel priced at $5.50 per gallon.
- Approved 6/8/2023 meeting minutes
City Council Meetings
The City Council approved a contract with Simpson Excavating to demolish eight houses as part of a voluntary flood buyout program. Council also authorized an application for a state-funded airport runway maintenance project and supported a potential solar farm development.
- Approved contract with Simpson Excavating for $196,000.00 to demolish 8 houses (3-0)
- Approved application for State Funded Runway Maintenance Project with estimated city cost of $38,628.00 (3-0)
- Approved sending a letter of support to MPUA for solar development application process (3-0)
- Accepted resignation of Alderman David Collins from City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission (3-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, bills for payment, and financial reports (3-0)
- Approved amended agenda to include discussion of alderman vacancy (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council Meetings
The Council adopted Ordinance No. 1592 to reduce the minimum lot size in the R-2 district from 10,000 to 6,000 square feet. The city also allocated over $1.7 million in funds across CDs and money market accounts. A proposal regarding electrical transmission was tabled.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1592 reducing R-2 lot size to 6,000 sq ft and adjusting yard requirements (4-0)
- Approved placing $546,590.46 in 12-month CDs at Simmons Bank (4-0)
- Approved placing $1,176,802.55 in money markets at West Plains Bank (4-0)
- Required Dean Aye to report monthly on 104 E Main stabilization (4-0)
- Tabled MMMPEP Electrical Transmission Proposal
- Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including minutes and bills for payment (4-0)
- Rescheduled July meeting to July 13, 2023
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Airport Board
The board approved the minutes from the April 13, 2023 meeting. Members received reports on fuel pump equipment, runway maintenance scheduling, and hay cutting progress.
- Approved April 13, 2023 minutes
Planning & Zoning
The Willow Springs Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a variance request for 103 W Third and discuss a revision to the residential zoning ordinance regarding lot size. They will also continue discussion of the B-3 Business District, which was tabled at the previous meeting. The meeting is open to the public.
- Variance request by Jim Alter for 103 W Third
- Residential Zoning Ordinance Revision for Lot Size
- Discussion of B-3 Business District (tabled from prior meeting)
The board approved a motion to send an amendment regarding R-2 lot size requirements to the council. The board also approved the minutes from March 2, 2023. A request for a lot size variance at 103 W Third was presented, and B-3 Business District discussions were deferred.
- Approved March 2, 2023 minutes
- Approved motion to send Residential Zoning Ordinance # 405.090 amendment (R-2 lot size) to council
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 18, 2023, with a consent agenda, existing business, new business, and a possible executive session. Key items include discussion of the 104 E Main building, past due business licenses, and an update on a distracted driving ordinance. The council will also recognize Robert Rackley's retirement and discuss city bank accounts.
- Discussion of 104 E Main building
- Past due business licenses (7 brick-and-mortar, 3 mobile/home-based)
- Distracted driving ordinance update
- Robert Rackley retirement recognition
- City bank accounts discussion
City Council approved the agenda and consent agenda. The council agreed to review suggestions at the next meeting regarding moving approximately $1,000,000.00 into CDs based on quotes from US Bank, Simmons Bank, and West Plains Bank.
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, bills for payment, and financial reports (4-0)
- Agreed no further action needed on two non-compliant business licenses if businesses are no longer in operation
- Agreed to review suggestions for moving $1,000,000.00 into CDs at the next meeting
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Airport Board
The Willow Springs Airport Board is meeting to review and approve the minutes from its April 13 meeting, receive a status report, and address safety issues and general maintenance. Under new business, the board will discuss the possibility of selling or long-term leasing a privately-owned hangar at the city airport. The meeting is open to the public.
- Discussion of possible sale or long-term lease for a private-owned hangar at City Airport
- Approval of minutes from April 13, 2023
- Status report on airport operations
- Safety issues review
- General maintenance update
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council will hold a public hearing on a setback variance for properties at 328 E Fourth, 505 N Grand, and 507 N Grand, then consider approval of certified election results, appointments to the East Main CID Board, and changes to pool and court fees. They will also discuss a distracted driving ordinance and surplus items. The meeting includes a consent agenda for minutes, bills, and financial reports, and may enter executive session for legal, real estate, or personnel matters.
- Public hearing on setback variance for 328 E Fourth, 505 N Grand, 507 N Grand
- Approval of certified election results and swearing in of elected officials
- Discussion of 104 E Main building
- Approval of appointments to East Main CID Board of Directors
- Discussion of pool fees and court fees
Council adopted Ordinance No. 1591 to revise setbacks for three properties and approved fee increases for the municipal pool and the municipal judge. The board also certified April election results and authorized the police department to serve 10-day notices to businesses with past due licenses.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1591 revising setbacks for 328 E Fourth, 505 N Grand, and 507 N Grand (4-0)
- Approved certified April 4, 2023 election results (4-0)
- Increased pool daily entry fee to $4.00, $3.00 Tuesdays, $2.00 night sessions, and season passes to $75.00 (4-0)
- Increased monthly fees for Judge William T Hass from $650.00 to $1200.00 (4-0)
- Authorized 10-day letters to businesses with past due licenses prior to citations (4-0)
- Approved sale of additional Street Department items by surplus (4-0)
- Reappointed Steve Rollins and Wade Guffey to East Main CID Board of Directors (4-0)
- Tabled distracted driving ordinance until May meeting
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Airport Board
The Willow Springs Airport Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, review status and safety issues, and discuss general maintenance. The main new business is the possibility of selling or long-term leasing a private-owned hangar at the city airport.
- Discussion of possible sale or long-term lease for private-owned hangar at City Airport
- Approval of minutes from February 9, 2023
- Status report on airport operations
- Safety issues review
- General maintenance discussion
The board approved the minutes from February 9, 2023. Members discussed the status of a proposed 200-foot tower and noted that the runway is scheduled for sealing and striping this year.
- Approved February 9, 2023 minutes
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council will hold a public hearing on the Main Street Willow Springs building at 104 E Main, following a dangerous building declaration. The council will also consider revisions to the recreational marijuana ordinance, including a possible 3% sales tax, and review bids for an electric department truck. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, bills for payment, and financial reports.
- Public hearing on 104 E Main building (Main Street Willow Springs)
- Recreational Marijuana Ordinance Revisions (Bill No. 90-23; Ord. No. 1590)
- Electric Department Truck Bids
- Fire Department Air Pack Demonstration
- Approval of bills for payment (check register totaling $177,946.61)
The City Council approved the purchase of an Altec 40-foot truck and adopted an ordinance restricting the public smoking and consumption of marijuana. The Building Commission tabled a decision regarding the 104 E Main building for 90 days. No action was taken on requests for downtown beautification funding or parking reconsideration.
- Approved purchase of Altec 40-foot truck for $181,461.00 (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1590 restricting public smoking and consumption of marijuana (4-0)
- Tabled decision on 104 E Main building until June 15, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved amended agenda to reschedule April meeting (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, bills, and reports (4-0)
- Rescheduled April meeting to April 18, 2023 at 5:30 pm
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning
The Willow Springs Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on March 2, 2023. They will approve minutes, appoint a new secretary, and discuss a variance request from Dean Aye of the Willow Springs Community Foundation for properties at 328 E Fourth, 505 N Grand, and 507 N Grand. The commission will also discuss the B-3 Business District and schedule the next meeting.
- Variance request for 328 E Fourth, 505 N Grand, and 507 N Grand
- Discussion of B-3 Business District
- Appointment of new secretary
- Approval of minutes from October 18, 2022
The board approved a variance request from the Willow Springs Community Foundation for three specific properties. The board also filled secretary and vice president positions following a resignation. Discussion regarding the B-3 Business District was tabled.
- Approved variance for 328 E Fourth, 505 N Grand, and 507 N Grand (sent to council)
- Accepted resignation of Stephanie Collins as secretary
- Elected Jackie Williamson as secretary
- Elected Stephanie Collins as vice president
- Tabled B-3 Business District discussion until May 16
- Approved minutes from October 18, 2022 meeting
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 16, 2023, covering consent agenda items, existing business on the Main Street building, and new business including records destruction, a police highway safety grant, parks lawn mower bids, a MoDOT boiler/chiller, a Neptune 360 meter reading upgrade, and recreational marijuana. The meeting will also include an executive session for legal, real estate, or personnel matters if needed.
- Discussion of recreational marijuana
- Willow Springs Police Department Highway Safety Grant
- Parks Department lawn mower bids
- MoDOT boiler/chiller item
- Meter Reading Neptune 360 upgrade
The City Council scheduled a hearing for March 16 regarding a building declared dangerous in December 2022. The board also approved several equipment purchases and a utility meter system upgrade.
- Scheduled hearing for March 16, 2023, regarding Main Street Willow Springs building (4-0)
- Approved destruction of 2017 and older fire safety records (4-0)
- Approved participation in Missouri Highway Safety Program grant (4-0)
- Approved purchase of Gravely mower from Hawkins Home and Lawn (4-0)
- Approved purchase of coil replacement and condenser motor for MoDOT boiler/chiller (4-0)
- Approved Neptune 360 meter reading upgrade for $14,983.50 plus $3,000 software fee (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Airport Board
The board approved the minutes from January 9, 2022. Members discussed a 200-foot tower application and noted that the runway is scheduled for sealing and striping this year.
- Approved 1/09/2022 meeting minutes
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 18, 2023, with an open session at 5:30 PM followed by a closed session. The agenda includes discussion of the Main Street Group building, police department introductions, record destruction, and a 2022 review. The meeting is largely procedural, with consent agenda items and potential executive session for legal, real estate, or personnel matters.
- Main Street Group building discussion
- Police Department introductions
- Record destruction
- 2022 review
- Consent agenda: minutes, bills, financial reports
The Council approved the destruction of city and court records based on the State Statute Record Retention schedule. The meeting also included a 2022 financial review and updates on the Main Street Group building project.
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, bills for payment, and reports (4-0)
- Approved destruction of City and Court records per retention schedule (4-0)
Airport Board
The Board approved the minutes from the November 10, 2022 meeting. Members discussed runway safety concerns regarding deer and noted that the runway is scheduled for sealing and striping this year.
- Approved 11/10/2022 meeting minutes