Willow Springs public meetings in 2025
30 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss the 2026 budget, various contracts, and fee adjustments. The meeting includes a discussion on a conservation grant for the fire department and a ballot question regarding the City Marshal position.
- 2026 Budget, Contracts, and Fee Adjustments (Bill No. 45-25 through 54-25)
- Rezoning Request and Subdivision Request (Bill No. 55-25 and 56-25)
- City Marshal Ballot Question (Bill No. 57-25)
- Conservation Grant for Fire Department discussion
- Airport Board Vacancies
The council adopted the 2026 municipal budget (Ordinance No. 1645) and approved the required 50% city match for an $18,416 conservation grant for the fire department. It also approved contracts with the Chamber of Commerce, Public Library, Rural Fire Protection Association, and the Ozarks Family YMCA for 2026. Ordinances adjusting business‑license and other fee codes were adopted, while the appointment of new Airport Board members was tabled.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1645 (2026 budget) – approved 4-0
- Approved $18,416 conservation grant match for fire department – approved 4-0
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1646 (2026 Chamber of Commerce contract) – approved 4-0
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1647 (2026 Library contract) – approved 4-0
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1648 (2026 Rural Fire Protection contract) – approved 4-0
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1649 (2026 YMCA contract) – approved 4-0
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1650 (business‑license code amendment) – approved 4-0
- Airport Board vacancies appointment – motion tabled
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Airport Board
The Willow Springs Airport Board will meet to review status reports, 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
- Approval of October 9 minutes
The board approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. The board accepted the resignation of member T White. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved minutes from 10/09/2025 meeting (motion by M White, second by S Smith)
- Accepted resignation of T White from the board (motion by John B, second by M White)
City Council Meetings
The council will hold a public hearing at 5:30 pm on November 20, 2025 to consider rezoning several properties from I‑1 to R‑3. The properties include 302 Pine Grove Road, 400 Sunshine Drive, 802 Bryan Street, 800 E Lane, 416 Sunshine Drive, 806 Bryan Street, and 480 Sunshine Drive. The rezoning is presented in Bill No. 43‑25 (Ordinance No. 1643) for Pine Grove Road and Bill No. 44‑25 (Ordinance No. 1644) for the other sites. The council will also discuss the 2026 budget, municipal election filing procedures, and appointments to the MMMPEP.
- Rezoning of 302 Pine Grove Road (Bill 43‑25; Ordinance 1643)
- Rezoning of Lane, Sunshine, and Bryan properties (Bill 44‑25; Ordinance 1644)
- 2026 budget discussion (no action taken)
- Municipal election and candidate filing procedure (Bill 42‑25; Ordinance 1642)
- Appointment of members to MMMPEP (Bill 111‑25; Resolution 25‑111)
The Willow Springs City Council approved a $5,000 donation and a loan of up to $10,000 for the Bailey Legacy Park project. It adopted Ordinance No. 1642 establishing election procedures for the April 7, 2026 municipal election. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 1643 rezoning 302 Pine Grove Road and Ordinance No. 1644 rezoning properties on Lane Street, Sunshine Drive, and Bryan Street. A resolution was passed appointing directors to the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission.
- Approved $5,000 donation and up to $10,000 loan for Bailey Legacy Park (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1642 for 2026 municipal election procedure (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1643 rezoning 302 Pine Grove Road (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1644 rezoning Lane, Sunshine, and Bryan properties (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25-111 appointing director and alternate to utility commission (4-0)
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning
The Planning & Zoning Commission will first approve the minutes from its September 4, 2025 meeting. It will then consider two rezoning proposals: changing 302 Pine Grove Road from R1 to R3, and changing the Lane/Sunshine Property from I1 to R3.
- Approve minutes from September 4, 2025
- Rezone 302 Pine Grove Road from R1 to R3
- Rezone Lane/Sunshine Property from I1 to R3
The committee approved the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It voted to recommend to the Board of Aldermen that 302 Pine Grove Road be rezoned from R‑1 to R‑3, also by a 4‑0 vote. The committee also recommended rezoning of residential properties on the east side of Sunshine from Lane to Bryan from I‑1 to R‑3, again with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m. with a 4‑0 vote.
- Approved September 4 minutes (4‑0)
- Recommended rezoning of 302 Pine Grove Rd to R‑3 (4‑0)
- Recommended rezoning of east‑side Sunshine properties to R‑3 (4‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (4‑0)
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council is holding a special meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The open session begins at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 900 W. Main St. The agenda includes routine items and a new‑business work session to discuss the 2026 city budget.
- 2026 Budget Work Session – discussion of the upcoming fiscal year budget
The council approved the agenda by a 3-0 vote. No action was taken on the draft 2026 budget, which will be reviewed at the next regular meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a 3-0 vote.
- Agenda approval motion carried 3-0
- No action taken on $8.11 M draft budget work session
- Adjournment motion carried 3-0
City Council Meetings
The Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and consider a new open records policy. The meeting includes reports from the YMCA and presentations from Christos House and the Chamber of Commerce.
- 2026 Budget discussion
- Open Records Policy: Bill No. 41-25; Ordinance No. 1641
- Christos House presentation on Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Chamber of Commerce presentation on Bearly Spring Festival
The council approved street closures on Main Street and several side streets for the Bearly Spring Festival on April 11, 2026 (motion 4‑0). It also adopted Ordinance No. 1641, amending Chapter 120 of the municipal code on open meetings and records (vote 4‑0). Earlier, the clerk read Bill No. 41‑25 and the council voted to adopt it as the ordinance (both 4‑0). No other actions were taken.
- Approved street closures for Bearly Spring Festival (4‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1641 amending open meetings policy (4‑0)
- Read Bill No. 41‑25 (4‑0)
- Adopted Bill No. 41‑25 as Ordinance No. 1641 (4‑0)
- Moved to executive session on real estate matter (4‑0)
- Returned to open session (4‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (4‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Airport Board
The Willow Springs Airport Board will review and approve the minutes from its September 11 meeting. It will receive a status report and discuss safety and general maintenance matters. The board will also consider the possibility of selling or entering a long‑term lease for a privately owned hangar at the city airport.
- Approve September 11 meeting minutes
- Receive status report
- Discuss safety issues
- Discuss general maintenance
- Consider sale or long‑term lease of privately owned hangar at the city airport
The board approved the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting. It voted unanimously to present Robert Godsy to the City for approval to serve on the Airport Board. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approve September 11, 2025 minutes – approved
- Present Robert Godsy to City for Airport Board approval – approved
- Adjourn meeting – approved
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council will meet to discuss a preliminary flood map and a budget work session schedule. The body will also consider an airport runway agreement with MoDOT.
- Airport Runway Agreement with MoDOT: Bill No. 40-25; Ordinance No. 1640
- Preliminary Flood Map discussion
- Budget discussion and scheduling of budget work session
- Veterans Day Parade presentation by Frank Vanhorn and Josh Wiese
The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, each by a 3‑0 vote. It authorized a Veterans Day parade on November 8 and adopted Ordinance No. 1640, allowing the mayor to execute a contract for airfield pavement maintenance. The council also moved to executive session for a real‑estate matter, returned to open session, and adjourned.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda (3-0)
- Approved Veterans Day parade and city services (3-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1640 authorizing mayor to execute airport pavement contract (Ayes: Tooley, Rich, Hogan; Nays: none)
- Moved to executive session on real estate matter (Ayes: Tooley, Rich, Hogan; Nays: none)
- Moved back to open session (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Airport Board
The Willow Springs Airport Board will meet to approve minutes, review maintenance and safety issues, and discuss the potential sale or long-term lease of a private hangar.
- Approval of June 12 minutes
- Review of safety issues
- Review of general maintenance
- Discussion of private hangar sale or lease
- Next meeting scheduled for October 9
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting on September 9, 2025, beginning with a closed executive session regarding real estate. The meeting is scheduled to take place at City Hall Council Chambers at 900 W. Main St.
- Special meeting called for executive session
- Closed session to discuss real estate (610.021)
- Meeting location: City Hall Council Chambers, 900 W. Main St.
The council voted 4-0 to enter executive session to discuss a real estate matter. After discussion, the council voted 4-0 to return to open session. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4-0 vote.
- Approved move to executive session on real estate (4-0)
- Approved return to open session (4-0)
- Approved adjournment of the meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Public Safety Advisory Committee
The committee will review a proposed Capital Replacement Plan for police vehicles to establish long-term budgeting and replacement cycles. Members will also discuss public comment and public forum procedures.
- Discussion of Capital Replacement Plan for police vehicles
- Review of 2024 police repair costs totaling $33,960.83
- Review of 2025 police repair costs totaling $36,995.63
- Discussion regarding Public Comment and Public Forum
The Public Safety Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the August meeting minutes. The committee also adopted a recommendation to proceed with the police department vehicle replacement capital plan. No public comments were received. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved agenda (motion passed)
- Approved August minutes (motion passed)
- Recommended police capital plan (motion passed)
- Adjourned meeting (motion passed)
Planning & Zoning
The Willow Springs Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting to approve minutes, appoint committee leadership, and discuss a proposed rezoning for the D-1 Downtown District. No votes on substantive items are listed on this procedural agenda.
- D-1 Downtown District Discussion and Rezoning
The board appointed Kurt Owens as chair and Jeff Conger as vice chair, each by unanimous vote. It approved the minutes from the prior meeting unanimously. The discussion on the D-1 Downtown Business Rezoning was moved to table and passed unanimously.
- Appointed Kurt Owens as chair (unanimous)
- Appointed Jeff Conger as vice chair (unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Tabled D-1 Downtown Business Rezoning discussion (unanimous)
City Council Meetings
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025 tax rate levy. The body is deciding on budget amendments, tax rates for general revenue and the library, and multiple contracts for airport runway maintenance and construction.
- 2025 Tax Rate Levy public hearing
- 2025 Budget Amendments: Bill No. 107-25; Resolution No. 25-107
- General Revenue and Library tax rates (Ordinances No. 1638 and 1639)
- Airport Runway Contractor's Bid (Bill No. 108-25; Resolution No. 25-108)
- Airport Runway Consultant Agreement and Airfield Pavement Maintenance Agreement
The council approved the 2025 budget amendment (Resolution 25-107) and adopted tax ordinances for general revenue and library maintenance. It also approved the sale of surplus vehicles, agreed to sell surplus property for economic development, and authorized construction and consultant agreements for airport projects. All motions passed unanimously with 4-0 votes.
- Adopted 2025 budget amendment (Resolution 25-107) – vote 4-0
- Adopted General Revenue tax ordinance (Ordinance 1638) – vote 4-0
- Adopted Library tax ordinance (Ordinance 1639) – vote 4-0
- Approved surplus vehicles auction – vote 4-0
- Approved sale of surplus property for economic development – unanimous
- Authorized construction agreement with Fahrner Asphalt Sealers – vote 4-0
- Authorized consultant agreement with Alfred Benesch and Company – vote 4-0
- Authorized airfield pavement maintenance contract with Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission – vote 4-0
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Public Safety Advisory Committee
The Public Safety Advisory Committee will meet to discuss administrative updates and community engagement. The body is considering a change to its regularly scheduled meeting day and participation in a public safety forum hosted by Howell County News.
- Considering a new day for regularly scheduled meetings
- Considering dates for a public safety forum hosted by Howell County News
The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes. A motion set the next meeting for September 8, 2025, due to the Labor Day holiday. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved agenda (motion passed)
- Approved minutes (motion passed)
- Scheduled next meeting for September 8, 2025
- Adjourned meeting (motion passed)
City Council Meetings
The City Council will meet to discuss the Airport Runway Project and receive an update on the Mid-Missouri Municipal Power Energy Pool. The agenda also includes a 6-month review and reports from the YMCA and department heads.
- Airport Runway Project discussion
- Mid-Missouri Municipal Power Energy Pool update
- 6-month Review
- Willow Springs Chamber reports on Trunk or Treat and Christmas Parade
- Police commendations
The Willow Springs City Council approved street closures for the Trunk‑or‑Treat event on Oct. 31 and the Christmas Parade on Dec. 6, both with a 3‑0 vote. The Council also approved use of city resources for the Howell County Fire Engine Rally on Oct. 11, again 3‑0. Additional motions moved the meeting into and out of executive session and adjourned the meeting, each passing 3‑0.
- Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda (3-0)
- Approved street closures for Trunk‑or‑Treat and Christmas Parade (3-0)
- Approved use of city resources for Fire Engine Rally (3-0)
- Moved to executive session for real estate matter (3-0)
- Returned to open session (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Public Safety Advisory Committee
The Public Safety Advisory Committee will discuss the Police Department's vehicle purchase and capital replacement plan. The meeting includes a review of committee duties and tours of the local police and fire departments.
- Police Department Vehicle Purchase and Capital Replacement Plan
- Committee Commitments and Duties
- Tours of Police and Fire Departments
The committee approved the meeting agenda and the June 2, 2025 minutes unanimously. They moved the September meeting to September 8, 2025, and postponed the planned police and fire department tours to a later date. All motions were adopted without opposition.
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (4-0)
- Moved September meeting to Sept 8, 2025 (5-0)
- Postponed police and fire department tours (decision)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
City Council Meetings
The City Council will meet to discuss several infrastructure and safety items, including wastewater issues and flood insurance rate maps. The body is also considering a police department vehicle purchase and an airport runway project.
- Police Department vehicle purchase
- Wastewater infrastructure issues
- Airport Runway Project (Bill No. 106-25; Resolution No. 25-106)
- Flood Insurance Rate Map discussion
- CD Maturity and Discussion
The Willow Springs City Council approved the 2025 Dodge Durango police vehicle purchase for $60,453. It also approved street closures for the Bear Town Tear Down event, the July 4 parade, and the Bear City Fall Fest. Additional actions included accepting a $61,580 wastewater control panel quote, moving a $571,000 CD to a new bank, and adopting a resolution to let the clerk sign the airport agreement.
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda (4-0)
- Approved street closures for Bear Town Tear Down (4-0)
- Approved street closures for July 4 parade and Bear City Fall Fest (4-0)
- Approved purchase of 2025 Dodge Durango for $60,453 (4-0)
- Accepted Vandevanter wastewater control panel quote for $61,580 (4-0)
- Authorized moving $571,000 CD to West Plains Bank (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 25-106 to let clerk execute airport agreement (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Airport Board
The Willow Springs Airport Board will meet to review safety issues and general maintenance. The board will also consider the possibility of a sale or long-term lease for a private 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 Airport Board approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. No new business was presented. The board then adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
- Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:45 p.m. (motion passed)
City Council Meetings
The Board of Aldermen will meet for a special session. The agenda consists of a call to order and an executive session.
- Executive session regarding real estate pursuant to 610.021 for (2)
The council moved to an executive session to discuss a real‑estate matter (4‑0). It then read Bill No. 105‑25 as Resolution No. 25‑105 and adopted the resolution, authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with US Bank National Association (both 4‑0). The meeting returned to open session and was adjourned (each 4‑0).
- Moved to executive session for real estate matter (4-0)
- Read Bill No. 105-25 as Resolution No. 25-105 (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25-105 authorizing mayor to execute agreement with US Bank National Association (4-0)
- Returned meeting to open session (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Public Safety Advisory Committee
The Public Safety Advisory Committee will appoint officers and establish member terms. The body will discuss the duties of the committee, future plans with the Fire Chief, and the use of one-way glass in the police station.
- Appointment of Committee Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
- Discussion of Fire Chief's future plans
- Discussion regarding one-way glass in the police station
The Public Safety Advisory Committee approved the agenda (6‑0) and elected officers (Chairman Robert Hollis, Vice Chairman Dean Aye, Secretary Kim McCormick) with a 6‑0 vote. Committee members accepted the September minutes after minor amendments with a 7‑0 vote. The item on Committee Commitments and Duties was tabled until the next meeting, and the committee approved meeting monthly on the first Monday at 6 pm with a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 pm.
- Approved agenda (6-0)
- Approved officer slate: Chairman Robert Hollis, Vice Chairman Dean Aye, Secretary Kim McCormick (6-0)
- Approved September minutes after amendments (7-0)
- Tabled Committee Commitments and Duties pending City Administrator Bev Hicks
- Approved monthly meeting schedule on first Monday at 6 pm (7-0)
- Adjourned meeting (7-0)
City Council Meetings
The council will hold a first reading of a downtown parking ordinance (Bill No. 37-25; Ordinance No. 1637) to establish 2-hour parking and add handicap spaces. Employee Dawson Bunch will be recognized and promoted. Other items include discussing past due business licenses, making appointments to the Public Safety Advisory Committee, and considering a Welcome Sign. A public question period and possible executive session are also scheduled.
- First reading of downtown parking ordinance (Bill No. 37-25; Ordinance No. 1637) to regulate parking on Main Street from Walnut to Ferguson
- Employee recognition and promotion of Dawson Bunch
- Discussion of past due business licenses
- Appointments to the Public Safety Advisory Committee
- Consideration of a new Welcome Sign
The council adopted Ordinance No. 1637, revising Chapter 355 parking rules, with a 4‑0 vote. Dawson Bunch was promoted to Wastewater Treatment Supervisor, also by a 4‑0 vote. Five new members were appointed to the Public Safety Advisory Committee, and funding of up to $5,500 for a welcome sign was approved, using $3,100 of restricted community funds. The council also agreed to continue the existing business‑license renewal procedure.
- Adopt Ordinance No. 1637 revising parking regulations (4-0)
- Promote Dawson Bunch to Wastewater Treatment Supervisor (4-0)
- Appoint Kim McCormick, Brendon Wilson, Greg Chaney, Dean Aye, Dylan Carter to Public Safety Advisory Committee (4-0)
- Approve up to $5,500 funding for welcome sign project, including $3,100 restricted funds (4-0)
- Approve meeting agenda (4-0)
- Approve consent agenda (4-0)
- Continue existing business‑license renewal procedure (no vote recorded)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Airport Board
The Willow Springs Airport Board will meet to review safety and maintenance issues. 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 discussed adding Robert Godsy as a member but decided to table the appointment again. No vote tally was recorded. Other agenda items included fuel sales, deer safety concerns, a surface study, a hot‑water heater work order, overnight camping notices, and a suggestion for a city‑provided long‑term hangar lease.
- Tabled addition of Robert Godsy to the board (no vote recorded)
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council will certify the April 8 municipal election results, swear in new officials, and appoint a Mayor Pro Tem. The council will hold a second reading and vote on a parking ordinance (Bill No. 36-25, Ordinance No. 1636) that would revise downtown parking regulations, including two-hour parking and handicap spaces. Discussion continues on the City Marshal position, and new appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission are on the agenda. The meeting includes a closed session for legal, real estate, or personnel matters.
- Second reading of Bill No. 36-25, Ordinance No. 1636 revising Chapter 355 (parking) downtown, creating two-hour parking 7 AM–8 PM and handicap parking at intersections.
- Certification of April 8 election results: Adam H. Webb elected Mayor (58.73%), Bryan Hogan elected Alderman Ward I (52.29%), Micheal R. Tooley elected Alderman Ward II (unopposed).
- City Marshal discussion tabled from March meeting – conflicting legal advice on whether the position can be abolished by ordinance or must go to voters.
- Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem and swearing in of newly elected officials.
- Appointments to Planning & Zoning Commission and approval of bank signature cards (Bill No. 104-25, Resolution No. 25-104).
The council approved moving the city’s bank accounts from US Bank to West Plains Bank & Trust Company, projected to save over $3,600 per year. Alderman Jennifer Owens was appointed Mayor Pro Tem, and three new members were added to the Planning & Zoning Commission. The council also approved the consent agenda, certified election results, and a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign bank signature cards. The parking ordinance discussion was tabled for further revision.
- Agenda approved (4-0)
- Certified election results approved (4-0)
- Jennifer Owens appointed Mayor Pro Tem (4-0)
- Consent agenda approved (4-0)
- City accounts moved to West Plains Bank (4-0)
- Parking ordinance revisions tabled (no vote)
- Jeff Conger, Garry Breidt, Kurt Owens appointed to Planning & Zoning Commission (4-0)
- Resolution 25-104 authorizing mayor to sign bank signature cards approved (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Airport Board
The Willow Springs Airport Board will meet to approve the March 13 minutes, 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.
- Discussion on possible sale or long-term lease of a private hangar at City Airport
- Approval of minutes from March 13 meeting
- Review of safety issues at the airport
- General maintenance updates
The board postponed consideration of adding Robert Godsy as a member. Fuel sales were reported at recent monthly averages. The board identified deer overpopulation on the runway as a safety concern. It noted a shortage of hangars and suggested the city offer long‑term ground leases to private parties for new hangar construction.
- Addition of Robert Godsy to the board: Tabled
Public Safety Advisory Committee
The Public Safety Advisory Committee of Willow Springs will hold a regular meeting on April 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a Fire Chief introduction and discussion of future plans, consideration of one-way glass for the police station, and discussion of open committee seats. No votes on these items are indicated on the agenda.
- Fire Chief introduction and future plans discussion
- One-way glass in police station
- Open committee seats discussion
- Approval of meeting minutes from September 3, 2024
City Council Meetings
The City Council will meet to discuss revisions to the liquor license and parking ordinances. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the City Marshal position and the purchase of a golf course sprayer.
- Bill No. 35-25; Ord. No. 1635: Liquor License Ordinance Revision
- Bill No. 36-25; Ord. No. 1636: Parking Ordinance
- Discussion regarding the City Marshal position
- Purchase of a Golf Course Sprayer
- Destruction of Records
The council authorized destruction of specified city records and adopted a revised liquor‑license ordinance that aligns with state statutes. It approved the purchase of a SmithCo Spray Star 1110 sprayer for $49,100 with a three‑year warranty. The first reading of a new parking ordinance was scheduled, and the April council meeting was moved to April 25, 2025.
- Approved agenda amendments (Howell County Burn Ban, Liquor License Revision, etc.) 4‑0
- Approved consent agenda (minutes, payments, reports) 4‑0
- Authorized destruction of listed city records 4‑0
- Adopted revised liquor‑license ordinance (Ordinance No. 1635) 4‑0
- Accepted Turfwerks bid for SmithCo Spray Star 1110 sprayer – $49,100 (3‑yr warranty) 4‑0
- Gave first reading of parking ordinance (Bill No. 36‑25) 4‑0
- Rescheduled April council meeting to Friday, April 25, 2025
- Moved to executive session and back to open session without substantive action
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Airport Board
The board approved the January 2024 minutes and tabled a proposal to add Robert Godsy to the board. It noted fuel sales are on average, with the price lowered to $5.25 per gallon, and that the old tank and pump were removed. The board identified deer on the runway as a safety risk and suggested the city provide long-term ground leases for private hangar construction. No new business was presented.
- Approved minutes of 1/16/2024 (motion by M White, second by S Smith)
- Tabled possible addition of Robert Godsy to the board
- Noted fuel price reduced to $5.25 per gallon from $5.50
- Identified deer overpopulation on runway as safety issue
- Suggested city provide long-term ground leases for private hangar construction
City Council Meetings
The Willow Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda for minutes, bills, and financial reports. Visitors include presentations on a street closure for a fun run and a street naming request. New business items include an RFP for bank accounts, adoption of the Howell County Emergency Operations Plan, a review of electric consumption, participation in the Missouri Highway Safety Program (via Bill No. 34-25 and Ordinance No. 1634), and a review of the municipal code update. The meeting may also go into executive session for legal, real estate, or personnel matters.
- Adoption of Howell County Emergency Operations Plan
- Bill No. 34-25 and Ordinance No. 1634 for participation in Missouri Highway Safety Program
- RFP for bank accounts for general revenue
- Review of electric consumption and demand
- Street closure request for Children's Behavioral April Fun Run
The Willow Springs City Council approved naming the street entering the Conaway-Winter property as Truman Drive, adopted the updated Howell County Emergency Operations Plan, and passed an ordinance to apply for Missouri's Highway Safety Grant. They also approved a request from Children's Behavioral for a 5K Autism Color Fun Run/Walk fundraiser on April 5, 2025. No action was taken on the electric consumption and demand review or municipal code update, which were only discussed.
- Approved street naming as Truman Drive (4-0)
- Adopted Howell County Emergency Operations Plan (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1634 for Highway Safety Grant application (4-0)
- Approved Children's Behavioral 5K Autism Color Fun Run/Walk request (4-0)
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, financial reports (4-0)
- Moved to executive session for personnel (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council Meetings
The City Council will meet to consider recommendations for the Fire Chief, Animal Control, and Code Enforcement positions. The body will also discuss the removal of unused airport fuel tanks and a support letter for an OCED grant.
- Recommendation for Fire Chief/Animal Control/Code Enforcement
- Proposal to remove airport fuel tanks not in use
- OCED Grant Support Letter
- Destruction of records
- 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Goals
The Willow Springs City Council approved the hiring committee's recommendation to hire Andy Logan for the combined position of Fire Chief/Animal Control/Code Enforcement. The council also approved the removal of two unused 1,000-gallon fuel tanks at the airport, authorized the destruction of eligible city records, and moved into executive session for legal and real estate matters, taking no action. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no public questions.
- Approved hiring Andy Logan as Fire Chief/Animal Control/Code Enforcement (3-0)
- Approved removal of two 1,000-gallon airport fuel tanks by Smith and Co. for $11,753 (3-0)
- Authorized destruction of eligible city, court, police, and prosecutor records (3-0)
- Approved agenda and consent agenda (3-0)
- Moved to executive session for legal and real estate (3-0), no action taken
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Airport Board
The Willow Springs Airport Board will meet to review safety and maintenance issues. 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 Willow Springs Airport Board approved the minutes from the October 2024 meeting and discussed the possible resignation of P Stuart, which was tabled. Fuel sales were reported as average, with the city aviation fuel price now at $5.25 per gallon. The board identified deer overpopulation on the runway as a safety issue, and noted a MoDot project start moved to spring 2025. No new business was presented.
- Approved minutes of 10/10/2024 (motion by H Carter, second by S Smith)
- Tabled discussion of P Stuart's possible resignation
- Adjourned at 6:46 PM (motion by J Bailey, second by M White)