Springfield public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Commission approved rezoning for residential development on Dorris Street, parking for the Robertson County campus, and a faith-based shelter on 10th Avenue East. It also approved an amendment to subdivision regulations and the establishment of a Specific Plan District (SP) for flexible land use.
- Approved annexation and rezoning of .95 acres on Dorris Street from AG-2 to R7 (8-0)
- Approved rezoning of 511 Mabel Street from R7 to MPO (8-0)
- Approved rezoning of properties on 10th Avenue East from CG to CC for My Father’s House shelter (8-0)
- Approved amendment to Subdivision Regulations Article 3, Section 3-6.2 regarding building permits and infrastructure (8-0)
- Approved revision to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 10 to establish a Specific Plan District (SP) (8-0)
- Approved August 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Beer Board
The Beer Board offered two businesses the option to pay a $2,500 civil penalty instead of a 15-day suspension for violating Chapter 8 of the Municipal Code. Action regarding Taco Y Salsas was deferred to a special meeting. The board also approved the June 8, 2023, meeting minutes.
- Approved June 8, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Offered BS Brew Works Inc. $2,500 civil penalty in lieu of 15-day suspension (3-0-2)
- Offered Vallarta Mexican Restaurant $2,500 civil penalty in lieu of 15-day suspension (5-0)
- Deferred action on Taco Y Salsas violation to August 17, 2023 meeting (5-0)
Board of Mayor & Aldermen
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several large infrastructure contracts for paving, patching, and concrete work. They also approved adjustments to electric and gas rates and a first reading for a budget amendment.
- Approved $1,429,931.05 paving contract with McIntosh Construction Company, LLC (7-0)
- Approved $991,375 concrete construction contract with Pavement Restorations, Inc. (7-0)
- Approved $434,020 patching contract with Meadows Contracting, LLC (7-0)
- Approved $56,000 task order for wastewater plant upgrades with Griggs and Maloney (7-0)
- Approved $29,140 mowing and litter removal contract with 3C’s Lawn Care (7-0)
- Approved TVA wholesale fuel cost adjustment of $0.02442 per kWh (7-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 23-22 to amend FY 2024 annual budget (7-0)
- Approved rezoning three parcels on Hwy 41 South from Commercial Services to Agricultural (7-0)