Springfield public meetings in 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Springfield Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to rezone 327 South Main Street from Medium Density Residential to Core Commercial. Other actions include a budget amendment, acceptance of ARPA funding, rate adjustments for electric and gas departments, and approval of a $4.4 million contract for wastewater treatment plant equipment. The board will also vote on a Vice-Mayor and various appointments.

• Ordinance 24-21 rezoning 327 South Main Street from R10 to CC on first reading
• Ordinance 24-22 amending FY2025 General Fund and Utility Fund budgets
• Resolution 24-24 accepting American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding
• Consent: award $4,446,445 for owner-supplied equipment for new wastewater treatment plant
• Consent: award $219,300 for Garner Street Park restrooms and pavilion

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a FY2025 budget amendment, annexed right-of-way and properties, and passed several resolutions including surplus property disposal, longevity pay, and a driver training grant. They also approved utility rate adjustments, an easement acquisition, parking restrictions, a fire apparatus purchase, and board appointments.

• Approved FY2025 budget amendment with amended Exhibit A (7-0)
• Annexed right-of-way at William A. Batson Parkway extension (7-0)
• Annexed properties on Canterbury Drive and William A. Batson Parkway (7-0)
• Declared surplus property and authorized disposal (7-0)
• Authorized longevity pay for full-time employees (7-0)
• Approved TVA fuel cost adjustment of $0.02372/kWh (7-0)
• Approved $1,120,404 fire apparatus purchase (7-0)
• Approved $310,000 sale of 8.86 acres in North Industrial Park (7-0)

Beer Board

The Springfield Beer Board will hold a regular meeting and approve minutes from August 15, 2024. They will discuss and possibly take action on an on-premise beer permit application. The applicant is Jessica LaVeck for Public House, located at 618 South Main Street.

• On-premise beer permit application for Public House (618 South Main St, applicant Jessica LaVeck)

The Springfield Beer Board held a special called meeting on August 15, 2024, to address a first-offense underage sale violation at Daniel's LLC (308 Memorial Boulevard). The board voted unanimously to suspend the beer permit for 15 days, with no option to pay a $2,500 civil penalty in lieu of suspension. The suspension was set to run from August 16 to August 30, 2024.

• Approved minutes from June 13, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Suspended Daniel's LLC beer permit for 15 days for underage sale (7-0)
• Set suspension term: Aug 16, 2024 12:00 a.m. to Aug 30, 2024 11:59 p.m. (7-0)

Airport Board

The Springfield-Robertson County Joint Airport Board will meet to discuss and possibly take action on amending the T-hangar lease for non-commercial hangars and approving the land lease price per square foot for private hangars. The board will also consider approving the November 2024 minutes and treasurer's report, and select officers for 2025.

• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of Treasurer’s Report for November 2024
• Amending the T-hangar lease agreement for non-commercial hangars
• Approving the land lease price per square foot for private hangars
• Selection of Joint Airport Board officers (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary/Treasurer) for 2025

The Springfield-Robertson County Joint Airport Board approved a land lease rate of $0.50 per square foot for private companies building hangars, and approved new lease language for T-hangar tenants clarifying rent adjustment procedures. The board also accepted the treasurer's and manager's reports, re-elected officers for 2025, and approved the November minutes.

• Approved November 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report for November 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted new T-hangar lease wording on rent adjustments (unanimous)
• Set land lease rate at $0.50 per square foot (unanimous)
• Re-elected officers for 2025: Nutting, Walling, Guthrie (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Springfield Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 5, 2024. They will discuss and possibly take action on performance sureties for The Greens at Legacy and Summit View subdivisions, and consider SUB2023-17 regarding Summit View Subdivision. No dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Discuss and possibly take action on a performance surety for The Greens at Legacy subdivision
• Discuss and possibly take action on performance surety for Summit View subdivision
• SUB2023-17: Discuss and possibly take action on Summit View Subdivision
• Note: No BZA meeting on December 10th at 5 PM

The Springfield Planning Commission approved a maintenance surety renewal for The Greens at Legacy Subdivision, a performance surety for Summit View Subdivision, and the final plat for Summit View. All votes were unanimous with no public comments or hearing registrants.

• Approved maintenance surety renewal for The Greens at Legacy Subdivision ($138,200 letter of credit) (8-0)
• Approved performance surety for Summit View Subdivision ($1,153,330 bond) (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Summit View Subdivision (7-0)

Springfield Industrial Development Board

The Springfield Industrial Development Board will meet to review the minutes from its September 4, 2024 meeting. The board is scheduled to discuss and potentially take action on a construction contract for Fire Station 3 and the Vesper Village TIF.

• Contract for construction of Fire Station 3
• Vesper Village TIF discussion
• Approval of September 4, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The board will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 24-20 amending the FY2025 budget, then vote on second reading. Other actions include annexing right-of-way and properties on Batson Parkway and Canterbury Drive, adjusting electric and gas rates, and approving purchases such as a sanitation truck and transformers. Several administrative items include parking recommendations, fire apparatus purchase, and easement agreements.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 24-20 amending FY2025 General and Utility Fund budgets
• Resolution 24-18 annexing right-of-way at end of William A. Batson Parkway extension
• Resolution 24-19 annexing properties on Canterbury Drive and William A. Batson Parkway owned by Batson, Zylstra, Baggett, and Reyes Construction
• Discussion on adjusting retail electric rates due to TVA wholesale fuel cost adjustment
• Consent: purchase of 2026 Mack LR 42R sanitation truck ($363,050) and three-phase pad mount transformers ($535,430)

Airport Board

The Springfield-Robertson County Joint Airport Board will meet to review financial reports and hangar agreements. The board is considering new fees for non-commercial hangars and a proposal for a new commercial hangar.

• Proposed construction of a new commercial hangar
• Amendment of T-hangar lease agreement and new fees for non-commercial hangars
• Reappointment of Lewis Walling to the Joint Airport Board for a five-year term

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a rezoning request and a subdivision maintenance surety. The body will also review minutes from the October 3, 2024, meeting.

• Rezoning request for 327 N Main St from R10 to CC
• Black Patch Point Subdivision maintenance surety

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Springfield Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and possibly vote on a variance request (VAR2024-07) to allow wall signage exceeding the allowable square footage at 3422 Tom Austin Highway. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.

• Variance request VAR2024-07 for wall signage at 3422 Tom Austin Hwy

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The board holds public hearings on ordinances amending water service, court costs, and parking requirements, then votes on second reading. It also considers a budget amendment, annexations of right-of-way and properties, utility rate adjustments, and a contract for license plate readers. A consent item awards a wood poles bid for $38,062.

• Second reading of Ordinance 24-17 (water service), 24-18 (court costs), and 24-19 (parking requirements)
• First reading of Ordinance 24-20, amending the fiscal year 2025 budget
• Annexation of right-of-way at William A. Batson Parkway extension (Resolution 24-18) and properties on Canterbury Drive and William A. Batson Parkway (Resolution 24-19)
• Contract with Flock Safety for license plate readers and installation
• Bid award for wood poles at $38,062 to Thomasson Company

Airport Board

The Springfield-Robertson County Joint Airport Board will meet to review the September 2024 Treasurer's Report and manager's report. The board may take action on updating rental fees for non-commercial hangars and planning a ribbon cutting for a new fueling system.

• Establishment of new rental fees for non-commercial hangars
• Ribbon cutting ceremony for the new above ground fueling system
• Approval of September 2024 Treasurer’s Report

Planning Commission

The Springfield Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two annexations: Batson Parkway extension and Lookout Crossing. Under new business, the commission will discuss and possibly take action on a performance surety renewal for Autumnwood Estates, Section 3, an annexation and plan of service for Batson Parkway extension, and an annexation, plan of service, preliminary master development plan, and zoning request for properties on Canterbury Drive from AG-2 to Specific Plan-Lookout Crossing. Additionally, the board notes that the Board of Zoning Appeals October meeting is cancelled.

• Public hearing and possible action on plan of service for Batson Parkway Extension annexation
• Public hearing and possible action on plan of service for Lookout Crossing annexation
• Discuss and possibly act on performance surety renewal for Autumnwood Estates, Section 3
• Discuss and possibly act on annexation and plan of service for Batson Parkway extension
• Discuss and possibly act on annexation, plan of service, preliminary master development plan, and zoning request for Canterbury Drive properties from AG-2 to Specific Plan-Lookout Crossing

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board will hold a public hearing and second reading vote on Ordinance 24-16, amending the FY2025 budget for General and Utility Funds. They will also consider first readings of ordinances on water service, city court costs, and parking requirements, and discuss adjustments to electric and gas rates. Several administrative items include a $33,253.98 emergency purchase for a traffic light controller, easements for a wastewater project, a bus service contract with RTA, and a police taser purchase agreement.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 24-16 amending the FY2025 budget
• First reading of Ordinance 24-17 amending Title 18 on water service
• First reading of Ordinance 24-18 amending city court costs
• First reading of Ordinance 24-19 amending parking requirements in zoning ordinance
• Adjustment of electric rates due to TVA fuel cost and adjustment of monthly gas rates

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved all items on the agenda, including two ordinances rezoning parcels on Memorial Boulevard and Bradley Drive, a $5.8 million general obligation bond issuance, and three street construction contracts totaling over $3.4 million with Sessions Paving Company. All votes were 4-0. The board also discussed city court fees, special occasion beer permits, and water system growth but took no action on these items.

• Approved Ordinance 24-12 adding renewable generation interconnection policy (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-14 rezoning Memorial Boulevard parcel from R7 to CS (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-15 rezoning Bradley Drive parcel from MRO to RI (4-0)
• Approved $5.8M general obligation public improvement bonds (4-0)
• Approved $975,570 concrete construction contract with Sessions Paving (4-0)
• Approved $742,400 utility street patching contract with Sessions Paving (4-0)
• Approved $1,767,366 street paving contract with Sessions Paving (4-0)
• Approved $50,000 offer for surplus property at 918 Woodland Street (4-0)

Airport Board

The Springfield-Robertson County Joint Airport Board will meet to review financial reports and project statuses. The board will discuss a plan to construct up to 30 new hangars and receive an update on professional engineering services with GMC.

• Plan to construct up to 30 new hangars
• Update on professional engineering services agreement with GMC
• Status report on projects for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025
• Approval of August 2024 Treasurer’s Report

The Springfield-Robertson County Joint Airport Board met on September 11, 2024, and approved the August 14 minutes and the treasurer's report for August. The board discussed the ongoing fuel farm construction, which is behind schedule, and future T-hangar construction. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely routine.

• Approved August 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted August 2024 Treasurer's Report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Springfield Municipal/Regional Planning Commission will discuss an ordinance to amend parking sections of the Zoning Ordinance. The body will also consider a liquor store request for All Star Market. Other business includes the election of officers and a scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals meeting.

• Ordinance amending Springfield Zoning Ordinance regarding parking
• Liquor Store request at 3550 Tom Austin Hwy (All Star Market)
• Election of officers

The Springfield Planning Commission approved an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to reduce parking requirements for commercial spaces that share parking facilities, aiming to reduce the need for variances. It also approved a certificate of compliance for a liquor store at 3550 Tom Austin Hwy (All Star Market), after a new application was submitted due to the previous certificate being older than two years. Both items passed unanimously 9-0. The commission also elected new officers and approved the July 8, 2024 minutes.

• Approved amendment to Zoning Ordinance for shared parking standards (9-0)
• Approved certificate of compliance for liquor store at 3550 Tom Austin Hwy (9-0)
• Elected Buzzy Poole as Chairman (8-0)
• Elected Dustin Thomas as Vice Chairman (8-0)
• Elected Virginia Boyd as Secretary (8-0)
• Approved minutes from July 8, 2024 meeting (all in favor)

Springfield Industrial Development Board

The Springfield Industrial Development Board will meet to consider approval of previous meeting minutes and discuss items related to the construction of a new fire station. The board will also receive an update from city staff on future projects. No dollar amounts or specific project details are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2024 regular meeting
• Discussion and possible action on new fire station construction
• Update from city staff on future projects
• Public comment period open

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider second readings of three ordinances, including two rezonings and an electric interconnection policy. They will also vote on a $5.8 million bond issuance, budget amendments, street paving contracts totaling over $3.5 million, and adjustments to electric and gas rates. Several department purchases are on the consent agenda.

• Ordinance 24-14 rezoning one parcel on Memorial Boulevard from R7 High Density Residential to CS Commercial Services
• Ordinance 24-15 rezoning one parcel on Bradley Drive from MRO Multi-Residential and Office District to RI Restrictive Industrial
• Resolution 24-15 authorizing up to $5,800,000 in general obligation public improvement bonds
• Contract with Sessions Paving Company for concrete construction, maintenance, and repair at $975,570
• Electric rate adjustment due to TVA wholesale fuel cost adjustment

Beer Board

The Springfield Beer Board will hold a special called meeting to discuss and possibly take action on a business cited for violating Section 8-215 of the Municipal Code. The business is Daniel's LLC, located at 308 Memorial Boulevard, operated by Michael Youssef Shafek. The board will also consider approval of minutes from the June 13, 2024 meeting.

• Discussion and possible action on a violation of Section 8-215 of the Municipal Code by Daniel's LLC
• Applicant: Michael Youssef Shafek, Business: Daniel's LLC, Address: 308 Memorial Boulevard
• Approval of minutes from the regular Beer Board meeting on June 13, 2024

Airport Board

The board will discuss and vote on a new five-year commercial lease with Highland Rim Aviation, LLC, and consider approval of the previous meeting minutes and the July treasurer's report. The airport manager and engineering firm GMC will also provide reports. A public comment period is scheduled.

• New Specialized Aviation Service Operator Commercial Lease with Highland Rim Aviation, LLC from August 23, 2024 to August 22, 2029
• Approval of minutes from the July 10, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of the Treasurer’s Report for July 2024
• Airport Manager’s Report
• Report from engineering firm GMC

The Springfield-Robertson County Joint Airport Board approved a new lease and operator's agreement with Highland Rim Aviation, increasing monthly rent from $890 to $1,914 during the first year. The board also approved a quality-based selection process for professional engineering services and accepted the July 2024 treasurer's and airport manager's reports. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved July 10, 2024 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted July 2024 Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Approved new lease and exhibits with Highland Rim Aviation, rent increasing to $1,914/month (unanimous)
• Approved quality-based selection process for professional engineering services (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:36 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a special called meeting to discuss and possibly take action on two resolutions (24-11 and 24-12) that authorize financing from the State of Tennessee Revolving Loan Fund for a wastewater facilities project. The meeting includes a public comment period before the legislative items.

• Resolution 24-11: Financing for wastewater facilities project from State Revolving Loan Fund
• Resolution 24-12: Financing for wastewater facilities project from State Revolving Loan Fund
• Public comment period prior to legislative discussion

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special called meeting and approved two resolutions authorizing financing from the State of Tennessee Revolving Loan Fund for wastewater facilities construction. Both resolutions passed unanimously by a 6-0 electronic vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 24-11 for wastewater facilities project financing (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-12 for wastewater facilities project financing (6-0)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on the second and final reading of Ordinance 24-13 rezoning a parcel on 22nd Avenue East and Woodland Street from High Density Residential (R7) to Multiple Residential District (MRO). They will also consider first readings of ordinances rezoning parcels on Memorial Boulevard and Bradley Drive, as well as adjustments to electric and gas rates due to TVA wholesale fuel cost changes. Multiple contracts and purchases will be discussed, including a $103,997 task order for the Wartrace Creek Interceptor wastewater project and a $869,995 prefabricated relay house for the Electric Department.

• Second and final reading: rezoning 22nd Ave East/Woodland parcel from R7 to MRO
• First reading: rezoning Memorial Boulevard parcel from R7 to Commercial Services (CS)
• Adjustment of retail electric rates due to TVA wholesale fuel cost
• Task order #4 ($103,997) to Gresham Smith for Wartrace Creek Interceptor wastewater project
• Emergency purchase of Ford F150 pickup ($42,115) for Water/Wastewater Department

Airport Board

The Springfield-Robertson County Joint Airport Board will review several lease agreements and financial audit documents. The agenda includes a new hangar lease starting August 23, 2024, and an amendment to a radio station site lease involving L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. The board will also consider audit services from John R. Poole, CPA and a pay raise for the Airport Manager.

• New commercial hangar lease agreement with Highland Rim Aviation beginning August 23, 2024
• Audit service letters and representation letter with John R. Poole, CPA for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
• First Amendment to Lease for an ADS-B radio station site involving L3 Harris Technologies, Inc
• Proposed pay raise for Airport Manager Brian Urbach

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss rezoning requests for Center Stage Shopping Center and Bradley Drive. A public hearing regarding Lookout Crossing Subdivision was removed at the applicant's request.

• Rezone Center Stage Shopping Center from R7 to CS (RZ2024-05)
• Rezone on Bradley Drive from MRO to RI (RZ2024-04)
• Approval of June 6, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider adopting the annual budget and tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024. The meeting also includes discussions on updating electric and sewer service rates and a rezoning request for a parcel at 22nd Avenue East and Woodland Street.

• Adoption of the FY 2024-2025 annual budget and tax rate (Ordinance 24-09)
• Rezoning of a parcel at 22nd Avenue East and Woodland Street to Multiple Residential District (Ordinance 24-13)
• $1,119,400 contract for the Adams gas line extension project
• New schedule of rates and charges for the Springfield Sewer System (Ordinance 24-11)
• $513,500 contract for galvanized steel poles

Beer Board

The Springfield Beer Board will discuss and potentially act on two beer permit applications. One is an off-premise application for Golden Bear #23, and the other is an on-premise application for Taqueria Mi Ranchito. The board will also approve minutes from the April 11, 2024 meeting.

• Off-premise beer permit application for Golden Bear #23 at 1300 5" Avenue West
• On-premise beer permit application for Taqueria Mi Ranchito at 101 18" Avenue East

Airport Board

The Board will discuss a new commercial hangar lease agreement with Highland Rim Aviation starting August 23, 2024. Members will also review the preparation of the Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2024 and updates on the proposed FY 2025 airport budget.

• New commercial hangar lease agreement with Highland Rim Aviation
• Preparation of the Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024
• Submittal of proposed Airport Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
• Approval of May 8, 2024 meeting minutes

Airport Board

The Joint Airport Board will meet to discuss the results of a performance review for the airport manager. The meeting also includes a public comment period and roll call.

• Discussion of airport manager performance review results

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will consider conditional use applications for Robin Hood Apartments and TAS Environmental Services LP. The agenda also includes a request for a side setback reduction on a property owned by John L Patterson.

• Conditional use for Robin Hood Apartments at 2614 S. Main Street
• Conditional use for TAS Environmental Services LP at 1134 New Hope Lane
• Side setback reduction for John L Patterson property

Planning Commission

The commission will discuss a rezoning request for 2121 Woodland Drive and the adoption of Resolution 2044 Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the May 2, 2024 meeting.

• Rezoning request at 2121 Woodland Drive from R7 to MRO
• Adoption of Resolution 2044 Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of May 2, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider the fiscal year 2024-2025 annual budget and tax rate. The meeting includes discussions on updating stormwater management regulations and adjusting electric and gas rates.

• Ordinance 24-07: Update city stormwater management regulations
• Ordinance 24-08 & 24-09: Fiscal year 2024 annual budget and FY25 annual budget/tax rate
• Ordinance 24-10: Amendment to electric service rates and fees
• Ordinance 24-11: New schedule of rates and charges for the Springfield Sewer System
• Resolution 24-06: $3,775 maintenance surety from Beristain Construction, LLC for Oakland Farms Subdivision Phase 3

Airport Board

The Springfield-Robertson County Joint Airport Board is meeting to discuss and possibly approve several operational items, including a fuel supply contract with TITAN Aviation Fuels, a new commercial agreement with Highland Rim Aviation, and the proposed FY2025 airport budget. The board will also consider a sunset event, a performance evaluation cycle for the airport manager, and routine approvals of minutes and the treasurer's report.

• Aviation fuel supply contract with TITAN Aviation Fuels starting June 1, 2024
• New commercial contract agreement with Highland Rim Aviation starting August 23, 2024
• Proposed Airport Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 to be submitted to City of Springfield and Robertson County
• Proposed 'Watch the Sunset at the Airport' event
• Possible implementation of a performance evaluation cycle for the Airport Manager

Planning Commission

The Springfield Planning Commission will discuss and possibly take action on three items: a building expansion at 851 Bill Jones Industrial Drive, a maintenance bond for Oakland Farms Phase 3 Section 8, and a rezoning request at 2121 Woodland Drive from R7 to MRO. Public comments must be registered by noon the day before the meeting.

• SP2024-13: Hail & Cotton building expansion at 851 Bill Jones Industrial Drive
• SUB2018-11: Oakland Farms, Phase 3, Section 8 maintenance bond
• RZ2024-03: Rezoning at 2121 Woodland Drive from R7 to MRO

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will discuss updates to the 2024 annual budget and municipal codes regarding alcohol and golf course fees. The meeting includes decisions on utility rate adjustments and several infrastructure and service contracts.

• Contract of $374,000 with CSR Engineering Inc. for city-wide paving project
• Emergency purchase of a 2023 Ford F-150 for $35,499
• Ordinance 24-05 to amend General Fund and Utility Fund operating budgets
• Ordinance 24-06 to add regulations for wine in retail food stores
• Adjustments to retail electric and monthly gas rates

Beer Board

The Springfield Beer Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from its January 11, 2024 meeting and to discuss and possibly take action on an off-premise beer permit application for One Stop Market #1 at 2018 South Main Street, submitted by Bhavikkumar V Patel. Public comments must be registered by noon the day before the meeting.

• Off-premise beer permit application by Bhavikkumar V Patel for One Stop Market #1, 2018 South Main Street
• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2024 Beer Board meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Springfield Board of Zoning Appeals will discuss two requests for setback reductions. One request involves 401 7th Avenue West, while the other concerns multiple lots in the Reyes Estates Subdivision.

• Variance to reduce setbacks at 401 7th Avenue West
• Variance to reduce setbacks on lots 26, 33, 39, 40, and 46 of Reyes Estates Subdivision
• Approval of March 12, 2024, meeting minutes

Airport Board

The Springfield-Robertson County Joint Airport Board is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on several items, including the proposed FY2025 airport budget, a fuel supply contract with TITAN Aviation Fuels, and a proposed 'Watch the Sunset at the Airport' event. The board will also consider implementing a performance evaluation cycle for the Airport Manager and will review minutes and the treasurer's report.

• Approval of minutes from March 13 and March 27 meetings
• Approval of Treasurer's report
• Submittal of proposed Airport Annual Budget for FY2025 to City of Springfield and Robertson County
• Aviation fuel supply contract with TITAN Aviation Fuels
• Proposed 'Watch the Sunset at the Airport' event during warmer months

Planning Commission

The Springfield Planning Commission will discuss and possibly take action on several subdivision plats and a retail liquor, wine, and beer shop request at 508 South Main Street. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a public comment period. Most items are routine subdivision approvals or revisions.

• Retail liquor, wine, and beer shop request at 508 South Main Street (SP2024-11)
• Eden Pointe, Phase 2 Subdivision maintenance bond (SUB2019-21)
• Reyes Estates Subdivision plat revision to remove setback verbiage (SUB2021-14)
• Highland Reserve Subdivision preliminary plat (SUB2023-15)
• Summit View Subdivision PUD final master development plan and preliminary plat (SUB2023-17)

Airport Board

The Springfield-Robertson County Joint Airport Board will discuss and possibly approve the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) and accept a proposal for an aviation fuel supplier, with service starting June 1, 2024. The meeting includes a public comment period and requires advance registration to speak.

• Approval of FY2025 annual budget
• Acceptance of aviation fuel supplier proposal (service begins June 1, 2024)
• Public comment period with advance registration required

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will discuss updates to electric and gas rates and the fiscal year 2024 annual budget. The meeting includes votes on several emergency repairs for Fire Station 2 and a dump truck, as well as various infrastructure contracts.

• Ordinance 24-03: New electric vehicle (EV) charging rate for electric service
• Ordinance 24-05: Amendments to the fiscal year 2024 General Fund and Utility Fund budgets
• Emergency purchase of $36,063 for Fire Station 2 roof damage from My Roofing Crew
• Emergency purchase of $57,600 for Fire Station 2 bay doors from Clarksville Door Company, Inc.
• Contract of $678,459 for Mooreland sidewalk improvements with L & G Construction Company

Airport Board

The Springfield-Robertson County Joint Airport Board will hold its regular March meeting, covering routine items like approving minutes and the treasurer's report, hearing the airport manager's report, and voting on the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget. Public comments are invited, with advance registration required by noon the day before.

• Approval of minutes from February 14, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of Treasurer's report
• Airport Manager's Report
• Approval of proposed FY2025 budget (begins July 1, 2024)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will review requests for temporary portable offices at 4894 HWY 41N and 2006 Memorial Blvd. Members will also consider building setback variances for properties on S. Garner St and Pitt Ave.

• Temporary office permit for 4894 HWY 41N
• Temporary office permit for 2006 Memorial Blvd
• Setback variance at 401 7th Ave West (S. Garner St)
• Setback variance at 601 Dorris St. (Pitt Ave)
• Case study on aggregated pavers at 2707 Memorial Blvd

Planning Commission

The Springfield Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on amendments to Subdivision Regulations (Appendix A & B), then consider a 68,000 sq ft mini storage facility at 4858 Hwy 41N, the Jasper Fields Subdivision, a test case for True Grid Paver System, and Panda Express exterior materials. Public comments must be registered by 12 PM on the meeting day.

• Public hearing and action on Subdivision Regulation amendments, Appendix A & B
• SP2023-18: 68,000 sq ft Mini Storage facility at 4858 Hwy 41N
• SUB2024-01: Jasper Fields Subdivision
• Discussion to approve test case for True Grid Paver System aggregate surface
• Discussion to approve Panda Express national prototype exterior building materials

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will discuss zoning changes on Page Street and liquor store distance requirements. The body is also reviewing several utility rate adjustments and emergency repair ratifications. Multiple high-value equipment purchases for the Electric Department are on the consent agenda.

• Ordinance 24-02: Rezoning seven parcels on Page Street from MH-2 to R7
• Ordinance 24-03: Proposed electric vehicle (EV) charging rate for electric service
• Purchase of two substation transformers from GE Prolec Transformers Inc. for $4,529,037
• Purchase of 1,200 FM2S meters from Wesco Distribution, Inc. for $261,816
• Ratification of $52,267.50 emergency purchase from S & C Electric Company for substation repair

Airport Board

The Springfield-Robertson County Joint Airport Board will review the Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Members will also discuss the budget preparation process for fiscal year 2025 and a new lease agreement with Highland Rim Aviation.

• Approval of the Annual Financial Report for FY ending June 30, 2024
• Budget preparation process for fiscal year 2025
• Groundbreaking ceremony for the Above Ground Fueling System Construction project
• New lease agreement timeline for Highland Rim Aviation (current lease expires August 22, 2024)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider amendments to the 2024 annual budget and electric service rates. The meeting includes public hearings and votes on rezoning requests for Blackpatch Drive and Page Street. The board will also review several emergency purchases and state grants for the Police Department.

• Ordinance 23-40: Rezoning two parcels on Blackpatch Drive to High Density Residential (R7) for Summit View Subdivision
• Ordinance 24-02: Rezoning seven parcels on Page Street from Mobile Home Park District (MH-2) to High Density Residential (R7)
• Emergency purchase of $31,150 from Alley Land & Fencing for Wartrace Substation fencing
• Two state grants for the Police Department totaling $400,000 for hiring, training, and recruitment
• Purchase of a new Knuckle Boom truck and tarp from CMI Equipment Sales for $214,440

Beer Board

The Springfield Beer Board will consider three beer permit applications: two for on-premise permits (Jose's Mexican Restaurant 3 and El Paso II) and one for a special occasion on-premise permit (Robertson County Ducks Unlimited event). The board will also approve minutes from its November 9, 2023 meeting. Public comments must be registered by noon the day before the meeting.

• On-premise beer permit for Jose's Mexican Restaurant 3, Inc., 118 West 6th Street, applicant Soledad Angel Melendez
• On-premise beer permit for El Paso II, 2007 B Memorial Boulevard, applicant Bessy Marilu Hernandez Reyes
• Special occasion on-premise beer permit for Robertson County Ducks Unlimited, Feb 17, 2024, at 4635 Hwy 41 North (Robertson County Fairgrounds), applicant Bruno Bortolin
• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2023 meeting

Airport Board

The Springfield-Robertson County Joint Airport Board will discuss and possibly take action on the Above Ground Fueling System Construction project and preliminary engineering for the 30-T-hangar construction. They will also review minutes, the treasurer's report, and receive status updates on the Wingnuts hangar heating unit, new board member appointment, and the annual financial report.

• Above Ground Fueling System Construction project
• Preliminary Engineering for Site Preparation for 30-T-hangar Construction
• Replacement of heating unit in Wingnuts hangar
• Appointment of new board member by City and County
• Annual Financial Report for FY ending June 30, 2023

Planning Commission

The Springfield Planning Commission will meet to discuss and possibly take action on a request to rezone property on Page Street from MH-2 to R7, and on improvements to Garner Street Park funded by an LPRF grant. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and a public comment period.

• Rezone request on Page Street from MH-2 to R7
• Improvements to Garner Street Park (LPRF Grant)
• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2023 meeting
• Public comment period