Willow Springs public meetings in 2024
32 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meetings
The City Council will consider the 2025 budget and several annual contracts for the YMCA, Public Library, Rural Fire, and Chamber of Commerce. The body will also discuss electric rate adjustments and a real estate conveyance to Coastal Energy Corporation.
- 2025 Budget (Bill No. 31-24; Ordinance No. 1631)
- Electric Rate Adjustments (Bill No. 32-24; Ordinance No. 1632)
- Conveyance of Real Estate to Coastal Energy Corporation (Bill No. 33-24; Ordinance No. 1633)
- 2025 Rural Fire Contract (Bill No. 29-24; Ordinance No. 1629)
- 2025 Public Library Contract (Bill No. 28-24; Ordinance No. 1628)
The City Council unanimously approved the 2025 fiscal year budget of $8,052,200, which includes a $4.00 increase in the electric user fee base rate. The council also approved contracts with the Chamber of Commerce, Public Library, Rural Fire Protection Association, and Ozarks Family YMCA, and authorized the sale of real estate to Coastal Energy Corporation.
- Adopted 2025 budget of $8,052,200 (4-0)
- Approved $4.00 electric base rate increase (4-0)
- Approved $1,230 Chamber of Commerce contract (4-0)
- Approved $43,973 Public Library contract (4-0)
- Approved Rural Fire Protection contract (4-0)
- Approved $16,605 YMCA contract (4-0)
- Authorized sale of real estate to Coastal Energy at $5,500/acre (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Public Safety Advisory Committee
The Public Safety Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the selection of a Fire Chief and hold a public forum. The meeting also includes the approval of the September 3, 2024, meeting minutes.
- Discussion regarding Fire Chief selection
- Public Forum discussion
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 21, 2024, starting with open session at 5:30 pm followed by closed session. The main items include discussion of the 2025 budget, which may involve a gradual increase in electric user fees and a decision on the MoDOT airport runway project with city costs ranging from $43,500 to $98,000. The council will also consider an ordinance for the 2025 municipal election and candidate filing procedures, and review an electric distribution system field inspection.
- 2025 Budget Discussion with potential gradual electric user fee increase and MoDOT airport runway project cost options ($43,500 or $98,000 city portion)
- Willow Springs Electric Distribution System Field Inspection (pg. 87)
- Bill No. 26-24; Ordinance No. 1626 for 2025 Municipal Election and Candidate Filing Procedure
- Appointment of Deputy City Clerk
- Reschedule December Meeting
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council Meetings
At this regular meeting, the Willow Springs City Council will consider approving the consent agenda (minutes, financial reports, bills, and department reports), hear a presentation from Christos House for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, discuss surplus items listed for auction, and review the proposed $7.7 million 2025 budget. The council will also consider a budget amendment (Bill No. 25-24; Ordinance No. 1625) and may enter executive session for legal, real estate, or personnel matters.
- Proclamation recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month from Christos House
- Discussion of proposed $7.7 million 2025 budget including police vehicle replacement, fire gear, and street repairs
- Consideration of 2024 budget amendments (Bill No. 25-24; Ordinance No. 1625)
- Approval of surplus city equipment to be sold via Sexton Auctions
- Possible executive session under §610.021 for legal, real estate, or personnel issues
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Airport Board
The Willow Springs Airport Board will meet to approve minutes from September, receive a status report, and discuss safety and maintenance issues. The main new business is considering the sale or long-term lease of a privately owned hangar at the city airport. No decisions have been made; the item is listed as a discussion.
- Approval of minutes from September 12 meeting
- Status report on airport operations
- Discussion of safety issues
- General maintenance updates
- New business: possibility of sale or long-term lease for a private hangar at City Airport
City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss priorities for the draft 2025 budget. Proposed expenditures cover vehicle replacements, infrastructure repairs, and community support increases across multiple city departments.
- Police: Proposed purchase of 1-2 Tahoes (~$50,000 each) and $51,000 city portion for radios
- Airport: Runway sealing options requiring city matches of either $43,500 or $98,000
- Street Department: $10,000 for 914 Caterpillar Loader tires and $6,000 for a grapple bucket
- Electric Department: ~$20,000 for tool line items and repair equipment
- Community Support: Library request to increase annual funding from $42,900 to $48,900
Planning & Zoning
The Willow Springs Planning & Zoning board discussed and proposed definitions for tiny houses and shipping container homes, including zoning restrictions to B-2 district cluster developments. They also recommended rezoning several properties from R1/R2 to R3 and held elections for board officers. No immediate action was taken on container homes pending further legal language.
- Motion to recommend rezoning properties at 104/103 W Third St from R1/R2 to R3
- Proposed definitions for 'tiny houses' and 'shipping container homes'
- New permitted use: Tiny homes and shipping container homes in cluster developments in B-2 district
- Election of Stefanie Collins as Board President, Christy Graves as VP, Matt Knapp as Secretary
- Approval of minutes from June 5, 2023 and May 7, 2024
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 19, 2024. The consent agenda includes approval of August minutes, bills, and financial reports. New business items include declaring surplus items, discussing highway annexation, and a 2025 budget discussion and work session scheduling.
- Approval of August 15, 2024 meeting minutes and bills for payment
- Declaration of surplus items (page 18)
- Discussion of highway annexation
- 2025 budget discussion and scheduling of budget work session
- Visitor Frank Vanhorn providing a Fire Engine Rally update
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Airport Board
The Willow Springs Airport Board will approve minutes, receive status and safety reports, discuss general maintenance, and consider the possibility of selling or long-term leasing a privately owned hangar at the city airport.
- Discussion of possible sale or long-term lease for private owned hangar at City Airport
The Willow Springs Airport Board met on September 12, 2024, approving the previous meeting's minutes. The board tabled the budget discussion until the next meeting, noted ongoing safety concerns about deer on the runway, and observed that four of nine city hangars have low activity. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes of 08/08/2024 (motion by M White, second by J Bailey)
- Tabled budget sheets until next meeting
Public Safety Advisory Committee
The Willow Springs Public Safety Advisory Committee will discuss new business regarding a highway annexation and review results from a public safety survey of local businesses. The committee will also continue talks on the 2025 budget, including capital needs for police and fire departments.
- Highway Annexation — discussion of a voluntary annexation request involving MHTC-owned property
- Public Safety Survey Review — review of business survey responses on police and fire department performance
- 2025 Budget Discussion — review of capital budget requests for police/fire vehicles and equipment
- Approval of August 5, 2024 meeting minutes (includes closed session discussion of surplus items)
The Public Safety Advisory Committee met and approved the agenda and August minutes. They discussed annexation of the highway on the bypass but took no action. The committee also reviewed public safety survey efforts and discussed the 2025 budget, with members encouraged to attend the city council's initial budget meeting.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved August 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Discussed bypass highway annexation; no action taken
- Reviewed public safety survey; no formal action
- Discussed 2025 budget priorities; no formal action
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024 property tax rates, then consider ordinances adopting a general fund rate of $0.5181 per $100 assessed valuation and a library rate of $0.1654 per $100. The council will also introduce a conflict of interest policy, discuss regulations for shipping container homes, and consider a disaster declaration related to flood mitigation. Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, bills, and financial reports.
- 2024 tax rate levy: General fund rate $0.5181, Library rate $0.1654 per $100 assessed valuation (total $0.6835)
- Conflict of Interest Policy (Bill No. 24-24; Ordinance No. 1624)
- Discussion of shipping container home regulations
- Disaster Declaration 4302 Flood Mitigation
- Employee recognition for Bryan Hogan and David Scarbrough
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Airport Board
The Willow Springs Airport Board will review minutes, status report, safety issues, and general maintenance. The main new business is a discussion on the possibility of selling or long-term leasing a privately owned hangar at the city airport.
- Possible sale or long-term lease of private hangar at Willow Springs Memorial Airport
Public Safety Advisory Committee
The Public Safety Advisory Committee will meet to review a public safety survey and conduct a six-month review of the 2024 budget. The committee will also discuss the 2025 capital budget and surplus items.
- Public Safety Survey Review
- 2024 Budget 6-Month Review
- 2025 Capital Budget
- Discussion of surplus items
- Closed session regarding personnel
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on ordinances rezoning five properties from R-1 or R-2 to R-3, consider an MPUA bond compliance policy, and recognize a 40-year employee. A visitor will discuss drainage issues on North Ferguson. A closed session is also scheduled for legal, real estate, or personnel matters.
- Rezoning of 103 W Third, 315 Clingan, 307 E Valley, 201 Clingan, and 102 W Tenth from R-1 or R-2 to R-3 (Bills 17-24 to 21-24)
- Consideration of MPUA Bond Compliance Policy and Procedure (Bill 103-24, Resolution 24-103)
- Public hearing on all five rezoning applications
- Employee recognition: Rob Rackley for 40 years of service
- Visitor Ric Englehardt discussing drainage issues on North Ferguson
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Airport Board
The Willow Springs Airport Board will meet to review status reports, safety issues, and general maintenance. The provided agenda contains only general categories without specific project details or contract amounts.
- Review of airport status report
- Discussion of safety issues
- General maintenance updates
Public Safety Advisory Committee
The committee will review a Public Safety Survey and receive an update on the Fire Department. The agenda also includes recognition of board member Alan Lewis and a closed session regarding personnel.
- Review of Public Safety Survey
- Fire Department update
- Recognition of Board Member Alan Lewis
- Closed Session for personnel matters
Planning & Zoning
The Willow Springs Planning & Zoning commission will hold elections for board officers and members. The agenda also includes several requests to rezone properties to R-3 density and a discussion regarding container homes.
- Elections for Board President, Secretary, and two board member seats
- Rezoning of 104 W Third, 301/315 Clingan, 307 E Valley, and 201 Clingan to R-3
- Rezoning of 102 W Tenth from R-1 to R-3
- Discussion regarding container homes
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council will meet to discuss updates to parking ordinances and new guidelines regarding PFAS, lead, and copper. The agenda also includes a discussion on proposed personnel policy changes.
- Discussion regarding parking ordinances
- Discussion of PFAS, lead, and copper guidelines
- Review of proposed personnel policy changes
- Approval of bills for payment
- Receipt of financial reports
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Airport Board
The Willow Springs Airport Board will meet to review minutes from February 8, 2024, and receive status reports. The agenda includes discussions on safety issues and general maintenance. The board will also consider the potential sale or long-term lease of a privately owned hangar.
- Approval of February 8, 2024, meeting minutes
- Discussion regarding safety issues and general maintenance
- Potential sale or long-term lease of a private hangar at City Airport
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council will fill board vacancies, including appointing Jennifer Owens as Ward II Alderman, and vote on ordinances covering no-parking rules, school pickup/dropoff street changes, a mutual aid agreement, and court revisions. The agenda also includes consent items like minutes, bills, and financial reports, plus a closed session for legal, real estate, or personnel matters.
- Appoint Jennifer Owens as Ward II Alderman; appoint members to Public Safety Advisory Committee and Planning & Zoning Commission
- Bill 14-24 / Ordinance 1614: No Parking Ordinances
- Changes to streets around school for student pickup and dropoff
- Bill 15-24 / Ordinance 1615: Missouri Public Utility Alliance Mutual Aid Agreement
- Bill 16-24 / Ordinance 1616: Court Ordinance Revisions
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Airport Board
The Willow Springs Airport Board is meeting to review routine items including minutes, status, safety, and maintenance. The main new business is a discussion about the possibility of selling or long-term leasing a privately-owned hangar at the city airport. No decisions are noted on the agenda.
- Discussion of possible sale or long-term lease for private-owned hangar at City Airport
- Approval of minutes from February 8, 2024
- Status report
- Safety issues
- General maintenance
Planning & Zoning
The Willow Springs Planning & Zoning Board will hold elections for board positions and consider several rezoning requests, including properties on W Third, Clingan, and W Tenth streets. They will also discuss container homes. The agenda includes approval of minutes from a previous meeting.
- Rezone 104 W Third from R-2 to R-3
- Rezone 301/321 Clingan from R-1 to R-3
- Rezone 102 W Tenth from R-1 to R-3
- Discussion of container homes
- Elections for Board President, Secretary, and Board Member seats
Public Safety Advisory Committee
The Willow Springs Public Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to review the results of a public safety survey and follow up on a community forum held on May 30. The agenda also includes discussion of a vacant board seat. The meeting is open to the public.
- Review of Public Safety Survey results
- Follow-up on Public Forum held May 30 at Star Theatre
- Discussion of vacant board seat
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council will certify the April 2, 2024 municipal election results and swear in newly elected aldermen Kimberly D. Rich (Ward I) and D. Tyler Morris (Ward II). The council will also discuss no-parking signs in alleyways, past-due business licenses, and consider a proclamation for Sexual Violence Awareness Month.
- Certify election results: Kimberly D. Rich (Ward I, 59 votes) and D. Tyler Morris (Ward II, 35 votes)
- Swear in elected officials and appoint Mayor Pro Tem
- Discussion of no parking signs in alleyways and areas not currently posted
- Past due business licenses
- Proclamation for Sexual Violence Awareness Month (Kenya Cook, Christos House)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Public Safety Advisory Committee
The Public Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to review results of police and fire department surveys, discuss a community forum, and consider a vacant board seat. They will also discuss a special Willow Springs Rural Fire meeting scheduled for April 9, 2024. The agenda includes routine approvals of the agenda and prior meeting minutes.
- Review of PD/Fire Survey results
- Community Forum discussion
- Vacant Board Seat discussion
- Discussion on special Willow Springs Rural Fire meeting on April 9, 2024
- Approval of March 4, 2024 meeting minutes
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council will discuss and potentially approve amendments to the Power Supply Agreement (Bill No. 12-24) and consider installing no-parking signs (Bill No. 13-24). The meeting also includes a consent agenda with routine approvals and an executive session for legal, real estate, or personnel matters.
- Amendment to Power Supply Agreement (Bill No. 12-24; Ordinance No. 1612)
- No Parking Signs (Bill No. 13-24; Ordinance No. 1613)
- Consent agenda: minutes, bills, financial reports, YMCA and department reports
- Executive session possible for legal, real estate, or personnel
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Airport Board
The Willow Springs Airport Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear a status report, discuss safety issues and general maintenance, and consider new business. The main item is a discussion about the possibility of selling or long-term leasing a privately-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 8, 2024
- Status report on airport operations
- Safety issues review
- General maintenance update
Public Safety Advisory Committee
The Willow Springs Public Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from January 2, 2024, and to discuss advising city officials on methods to improve public relations and public image. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the only substantive item being the public relations discussion.
- Advising City Administrator, Chief of Police, and Fire Chief on public relations and public image methods
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council will consider two ordinances: one adjusting sewer rates and another accepting a Highway Safety Grant for the police department. They will also receive an update on the McClellan Building at 104 E Main and discuss other routine business.
- Sewer Rate Adjustments: Bill No. 10-24; Ordinance No. 1610
- Police Highway Safety Grant: Bill No. 11-24; Ordinance No. 1611
- Discussion and update on 104 E Main McClellan Building
- Approval of minutes, bills for payment, and financial reports
- Employee recognition for Vance Farmer
🗳️ How they voted (3 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 a discussion of the possibility of selling or long-term leasing a privately-owned hangar at the city airport.
- Discussion of possible sale or long-term lease of private-owned hangar at City Airport
- Approval of minutes from November 9, 2023
- Status report
- Safety issues
- General maintenance
City Council Meetings
The City Council approved the 2024 fiscal year budget and several service contracts. The council also passed ordinances to increase water and sewer rates by 3% annually for three years and raised utility tapping fees.
- Adopted $7,719,400.00 balanced budget for fiscal year 2024
- Approved 3% annual increases for water and sewer rates over three years
- Increased water tapping fee from $500.00 to $1,200.00
- Increased sewer tapping fee from $75.00 to $500.00
- Appointed Assistant Police Chief Alan Lewis as Interim Fire Chief
Public Safety Advisory Committee
The Willow Springs Public Safety Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to review Ordinance 1597, examine public safety department budgets and financials, and discuss the annual report. The meeting includes an open session followed by a closed executive session for personnel matters.
- Review of Public Safety Advisory Committee Ordinance 1597
- Budget review and financials of public safety departments
- Annual report discussion
- Closed session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters