Springfield public meetings in 2025

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Springfield Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider four rezoning ordinances, two resolutions, and several contract approvals. Items include rezoning commercial and residential properties and authorizing participation in a driver‑training grant. The consent agenda contains bids for electric, gas, water, and public works projects with specified dollar amounts. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes approval and public comment.

• Ordinance 25-35: rezoning 2814 Memorial Boulevard from Commercial General (CG) to Commercial Services (CS).
• Ordinance 25-37: rezoning 2209 Ruth Street from Medium Density Residential (R10) to High Density Residential (R7).
• Ordinance 25-38: rezoning ~2.78 acres on Black Patch Drive from RS20 to R10-PUD and adding 13 residential lots.
• Resolution 25-28: authorizing city participation in the James L. Richardson Driver Training matching grant program.
• Consent item 4.1: approve $95,000 bid to Long Branch Construction, LLC for Lights Chapel Road Main Installation Project (budget $180,000).

The board approved several zoning ordinances, including rezoning of properties on Highway 41, 501 Highland St, and 506 5th Ave East. It also authorized the issuance of up to $6.5 million in general‑obligation bonds and $4.05 million in capital‑outlay notes, each passing with a 7‑0 vote. All actions were adopted by electronic vote, with one rezoning ordinance passing 6‑1.

• Approved Ordinance 25-27 (sidewalk regulations amendment) – 7-0
• Approved Ordinance 25-28 (Highway 41 rezoning to Multiple Residential/Office) – 7-0
• Approved Ordinance 25-29 (501 Highland St rezoning to High Density Residential) – 7-0
• Approved Ordinance 25-30 (Sidewalk Café Overlay Zone amendment) – 7-0
• Approved Ordinance 25-34 (506 5th Ave East rezoning to High Density Residential) – 6-1
• Approved Resolution 25-23 authorizing up to $6,500,000 general‑obligation bonds – 7-0
• Approved Resolution 25-24 authorizing $6,500,000 bonds and tax levy – 7-0
• Approved Resolution 25-25 authorizing up to $4,050,000 capital‑outlay notes – 7-0

Airport Board

The Springfield-Robertson County Joint Airport Board will meet to select its officers for the 2026 calendar year. The board will also discuss recommending an individual to the Robertson County Commission for a five-year board appointment.

• Selection of 2026 Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary/Treasurer
• Recommendation for a board appointment for the term January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030
• Approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of November 2025 Treasurer’s Report

The board approved the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the Treasurer's Report. Current officers were re‑elected for calendar year 2026. The board voted to recommend Megan Baird to the Robertson County Commission for appointment to the vacant board position. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report (unanimous voice vote)
• Re‑elected current officers for 2026 (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended Megan Baird to Robertson County Commission for appointment (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:31 a.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Springfield Municipal/Regional Planning Commission will discuss and possibly take action on three rezoning requests and an amendment to the Summit View PUD. The body will also consider a performance surety renewal and an appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Rezoning request for Hwy 41N from R40 to C1
• Rezoning request for 2209 Ruth St from R10 to R7
• Rezoning request for Black Patch Drive from RS20 to R10-PUD
• Amendment to the Preliminary Master Development Plan for Summit View PUD Phase 2
• Performance surety renewal for Autumnwood Estates Section 3

The Planning Commission approved the performance‑surety renewal for Autumnwood Estates Section 3 (7‑0). It denied two rezoning requests: one at Hwy 41N (7‑0) and another at 2209 Ruth St (5‑2). The commission approved the Summit View Phase 2 rezoning and master‑plan amendment (6‑0, one abstention) and approved the Black Patch Drive rezoning (6‑0, one abstention). It also deferred the appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals until January 2026 (7‑0).

• Approved performance‑surety renewal for Autumnwood Estates Section 3 (7‑0)
• Denied rezoning of Hwy 41N parcel from R40 to C1 (7‑0)
• Denied rezoning of 2209 Ruth St from R10 to R7 (5‑2)
• Approved Summit View Phase 2 rezoning to R10‑PUD and master‑plan amendment (6‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved rezoning of Black Patch Drive parcel to R10‑PUD (6‑0, 1 abstention)
• Deferred appointment to Board of Zoning Appeals to Jan 2026 meeting (7‑0)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will take second and final readings on a series of ordinances covering sidewalk regulations, multiple rezoning actions, and zoning amendments. It will also discuss several resolutions, including authorizations for up to $6.5 million in general‑obligation public improvement bonds and $4 million in capital outlay notes. Additional items include utility rate adjustments and departmental procurement requests.

• Ordinance 25-28 rezoning property on Highway 41 from Agricultural to Multiple Residential and Office District
• Ordinance 25-29 rezoning 501 Highland Street from Commercial General to High Density Residential (R7)
• Resolution 25-23 authorizing issuance of not to exceed $6,500,000.00 in general‑obligation public improvement bonds
• Resolution 25-25 authorizing issuance of up to $4,000,000.00 of capital outlay notes
• Police Department purchase of fourteen Getac S410 laptops for $28,350.00

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a series of ordinances, resolutions, and budget items. Notably, it adopted the full consent docket covering police uniforms, mowers, transformers, switches, and a police truck. It also approved utility rate adjustments for electricity and gas, and a change order reducing the water‑treatment plant contract.

• Approved minutes from Sep 16 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-34 rezoning 506 5th Ave East to R7 (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 25-19 accepting $29,150 grant and $10,200 in‑kind support (7-0)
• Approved change order #3 reducing Water Treatment Plant pump contract to $10,855,477 (7-0)
• Approved TVA fuel cost adjustment of $0.02049/kWh effective Nov 1 2025 (7-0)
• Approved gas rate adjustment decreasing PGA by $0.019 (4.94%) (7-0)
• Approved entire consent docket, including police uniform $30,000 and other purchases (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Oakland Farms parking prohibition to allow one‑side parking (7-0)

Beer Board

The Springfield Beer Board will meet to review and potentially act on one beer permit application. The board will also approve minutes from the October 9, 2025, meeting.

• Off Premise beer permit application for Dev Fuel, Inc.-Northpoint at 4960 Highway 41 North (Applicant: Girish A. Panchal)

The board approved a 15‑day suspension for Mort’s Market with no civil penalty, passing the motion 6‑0. It also approved a $2,500 civil penalty for Korner Market in lieu of suspension, also passing 6‑0. Both actions address first‑offense violations of Chapter 8 of the municipal code.

• Approved 15‑day suspension of Mort’s Market (6‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Approved $2,500 civil penalty for Korner Market (6‑0 roll‑call vote)

Airport Board

The Joint Airport Board will review and possibly approve the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting and the Treasurer’s Report for October 2025. The board will discuss the execution of a new commercial hangar lease with Darkhorse Aviation Maintenance effective November 12, 2025. Members will interview and rank the statements of qualifications from three engineering firms—AtkinsRealis, Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), and Stantec—to choose one for a five‑year consulting contract. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from the October 8, 2025 regular meeting
• Approval of the Treasurer’s Report for October 2025
• Execution of a new commercial hangar lease with Darkhorse Aviation Maintenance
• Evaluation and ranking of statements of qualifications from AtkinsRealis, Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), and Stantec for a five‑year engineering consulting contract
• Public comment period

The board unanimously approved the October 8 minutes and accepted the Treasurer's Report. It voted to pursue the Robertson County Schools aviation program at the airport and approved a five‑year lease for Dark Horse Maintenance, LLC. All actions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report for October 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved pursuit of Robertson County Schools aviation program at the airport (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved five‑year lease for Dark Horse Maintenance, LLC starting Nov 12, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a rezoning request for medical and professional services and review final plats for Blackwood Farms and Evans Estates. The body will also consider a resolution to correct mapping errors in the Comprehensive Growth Plan.

• Rezoning request for 2814 Memorial Blvd from Commercial General (CG) to Commercial Services (CS)
• Blackwood Farms North and South Phase One Final Plat (Map 69, Parcels 071.01 and 073.00)
• Resolution to correct mapping errors on the Comprehensive Growth Plan Future Land Use Map
• Final Plat for Evans Estates Replat of Lot 2

The Planning Commission approved the rezoning of 2814 Memorial Blvd from Commercial General to Commercial Services with an 8‑0 vote. It also approved the Phase One Final Plat for Blackwood Farms North and South, and a Comprehensive Plan amendment correcting mapping errors for three parcels, each by an 8‑0 vote. The commission denied the Evans Estates replat request until the owner provides proper access documentation, voting 7‑1.

• Approved rezoning of 2814 Memorial Blvd to Commercial Services (8-0)
• Approved Blackwood Farms North & South Phase One Final Plat (8-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan amendment correcting mapping errors for 501 Highland St, 500 Hayes St, 502 Hayes St (8-0)
• Denied Evans Estates Replat of Lot 2 pending access documentation (7-1)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings and consider actions on two requests. These include a conditional use permit for a temporary gravel parking lot and a building setback reduction.

• Conditional Use Permit request for a temporary gravel parking lot at Electrolux (Map 080N, Group A, Parcel 065.00)
• Variance request to reduce minimum building setback from 30 feet to 20 feet at 54 North Main Street
• Discussion regarding Capitol Theatre

The board approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It denied the request to extend Electrolux's temporary gravel parking lot permit. It approved a variance to reduce the front building setback at 54 North Main Street to 20 feet.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (ayes)
• Denied Electrolux temporary gravel parking lot permit extension (5-0)
• Approved 20‑ft setback variance for 54 North Main St (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Airport Board

The Qualification Based Selection Committee will meet to review the process for choosing a professional engineering consulting firm for the airport. The board may also establish a timeline for this selection process.

• Review of Qualification Based Selection Process for professional engineering consulting firm
• Discussion and possible establishment of a selection timeline

Springfield Historic Preservation Commission

The Springfield Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss a specific property modification and a new city policy. The body may take action on a public comment procedure and a construction request.

• Adoption of the City of Springfield’s Public Comment Policy and Procedure
• Proposed roof addition to an existing front porch at 304 North Main Street
• Discussion regarding the Capitol Theatre

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will discuss several zoning changes and ordinances affecting sidewalks and residential parking. The body is also considering adjustments to retail electric and monthly gas rates. Various department contracts and equipment purchases are scheduled for action.

• Rezoning requests for Highway 41, 501 Highland Street, and 506 5th Avenue East
• Proposed retail electric and monthly gas rate adjustments
• Police Department uniform bid for CMS Uniforms and Equipment: $30,000.00
• Legacy Golf Course purchase of two mowers from Beard Equipment: $87,612.80
• Gas Department purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado from Wilson County Motors: $92,419.44

The board approved a series of ordinances rescinding the 2021 building, energy, gas, mechanical, plumbing, property maintenance, and fire codes, each passing 7-0. It also adopted resolutions authorizing State Revolving Fund financing for a new wastewater treatment plant, accepting a $17,000 tourism grant, and adopting an economic impact plan for Vesper Village. Utility rate adjustments were approved, lowering TVA electricity rates by $0.01995/kWh and gas rates by $0.005 per unit. Several contracts and grants were authorized, including a $350,000 agreement for wastewater plant services and a $58,350 DUI enforcement grant.

• Approved Ordinance 25-15 rescinding 2021 building code (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-16 rescinding 2021 energy conservation code (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-24 amending retail electric rates (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-17 authorizing State Revolving Fund financing for new wastewater plant (7-0)
• Approved TVA fuel cost adjustment of $0.01995/kWh effective Oct 1, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved gas rate adjustment decreasing $0.005 per unit (7-0)
• Approved $350,000 agreement with Community Development Partners for wastewater plant administrative services (7-0)
• Approved $58,350 DUI enforcement grant from State Highway Safety Office (7-0)

Airport Board

The Springfield-Robertson County Joint Airport Board will meet to discuss and possibly approve the minutes from the September 10, 2025 regular meeting and the Treasurer’s Report for September 2025. The agenda includes the Airport Manager’s Report and a public comment period.

• Approval of September 10, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Approval of September 2025 Treasurer’s Report
• Airport Manager’s Report
• Public comment period
• Upcoming meetings: November 12, 2025 and December 10, 2025

The Joint Airport Board approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the Treasurer's Report for September 2025. The board designated Gina Holt, Lewis Walling, and Paul Nutting to serve as a committee reviewing professional engineering service qualifications. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report for September 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Formed committee of Holt, Walling, and Nutting to review engineering qualifications (decision)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss an annexation and zoning request for property on William Batson Parkway. The body will also consider several subdivision plats and proposed changes to the City of Springfield’s Zoning Ordinance. Additional rezoning requests for properties on Highway 41, Highland St, and 5th Ave East are on the agenda.

• Annexation and zoning request to MRO for property on William Batson Parkway
• Rezoning from Agriculture (AG) to Multiple Residential and Office District (MRO) on Highway 41
• Rezoning from Commercial General (CG) to High Density Residential District (R7) for 501 Highland St
• Rezoning from RS20 to R7-PUD for approximately 2.78 acres at Summit View
• Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding Sidewalk Café Overlay Zone, residential parking, and vested property rights

The Springfield Planning Commission approved the annexation of about 4.94 acres on William Batson Parkway and rezoned it to Multiple Residential and Office (MRO) with an 8‑0 vote. It also approved rezoning .52 acres of the same parcel from Agricultural to MRO, and approved multiple subdivision plats, all by 8‑0 votes. The commission approved rezoning 501 Highland Street from Commercial General to R7 on the condition that the Comprehensive Plan be amended, also 8‑0. A request to rezone the Summit View area was deferred by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved annexation of ~4.94 acres on William Batson Parkway into city limits and zoning to MRO (8-0)
• Approved rezoning of .52 acres on William Batson Parkway from A‑AG to MRO (8-0)
• Approved South Meade Section 5 Subdivision Plat (four‑lot R15 subdivision) (8-0)
• Approved Robertson Cheatham Farmers CO‑OP Subdivision Replat and Final Plat for lots 8‑10 (8-0)
• Approved Glenview Estates Subdivision Plat reconfiguration (8-0)
• Approved 107 Mimosa Drive Subdivision Plat replat (8-0)
• Approved rezoning of 501 Highland Street from CG to R7 contingent on CGP amendment (8-0)
• Deferred Summit View rezoning and PUD amendment request (7-0, 1 abstention)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold public hearings and vote on rescinding eight 2021 building, fire, and safety codes. The body is also discussing utility rate adjustments and financing for a new wastewater treatment plant.

• Agreement of $350,000.00 with Community Development Partners, LLC for wastewater plant administrative services
• Ordinance 25-24 to amend retail electric rates
• Resolution 25-17 to authorize State Revolving Fund financing for a new wastewater treatment plant
• Ordinance 25-25 to amend the Zoning Ordinance regarding nonconforming uses
• Purchase of 120 Itron Centron III Tantalus Meters for $77,520.00

The Board adopted Ordinance 25‑13, amending the fiscal year 2026 budget, and rezoned 967 North Brown Street (Ordinance 25‑14) with unanimous electronic votes. Several 2021 building‑code ordinances were rescinded, utility rate adjustments were approved, and the consent docket—including police vehicle and water‑department truck purchases—was passed 7‑0. A proposal to amend sidewalk regulations (Ordinance 25‑23) was rejected 2‑5.

• Approved Ordinance 25‑13 (FY 2026 budget amendment) – 7‑0
• Approved Ordinance 25‑14 (rezoning 967 North Brown St) – 7‑0
• Failed Ordinance 25‑23 (sidewalk regulations amendment) – 2‑5
• Approved Ordinance 25‑24 (retail electric rate amendment) – 7‑0
• Approved Ordinance 25‑25 (nonconforming‑use amendment) – 7‑0
• Approved Resolution 25‑14 (declare surplus property disposal) – 7‑0
• Approved police purchase of four 2025 V6 AWD Dodge Durangos $216,068.24 – 7‑0 (consent docket)
• Approved water department purchase of 2026 Kenworth T480 dump truck $168,808.00 – 7‑0 (consent docket)

Beer Board

The Springfield Beer Board will first approve the minutes from its August 14, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss, and possibly act on, an on‑premise beer permit application submitted by Laudevis Marrero Rivera for the business El Sazon De Dona Cuca LLC located at 101 18" Avenue East.

• Approve minutes from the regular meeting held on August 14, 2025
• Consider on‑premise beer permit application for El Sazon De Dona Cuca LLC (101 18" Avenue East)

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. The board then approved the on‑and‑off‑premise beer permit for The Colt Tavern, LLC, located at 107 East 7th Avenue, by a 6‑0 roll‑call vote.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved beer permit for The Colt Tavern, LLC (6-0 roll call)

Airport Board

The Springfield‑Robertson County Joint Airport Board will review and possibly approve the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting and the Treasurer’s Report for August 2025. It will consider authorizing the purchase of a Kubota side‑by‑side utility vehicle using Airport Equipment Grant funds and granting the airport manager authority to sign checks. The board will also discuss actions to address a sinkhole at the airport and receive an update on BIL grant funding for site preparation of new T‑hangars.

• Approve minutes of the August 13, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve the Treasurer’s Report for August 2025
• Authorize purchase of a Kubota side‑by‑side utility vehicle using Airport Equipment Grant funds
• Authorize the airport manager to sign checks
• Discuss actions to address the sinkhole problem at the airport

The board approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes after correcting the print date. It accepted the Treasurer’s Report showing $491,596.13 in bank accounts. The board voted to buy a Kubota side‑by‑side utility vehicle for $32,990.21 using remaining state equipment‑grant money. It also authorized Airport Manager Brian Urbach to sign checks up to $5,000.

• Approved August 13, 2025 board minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report for August 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved purchase of Kubota utility vehicle for $32,990.21 using state grant (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Airport Manager Brian Urbach to sign checks up to $5,000 (4‑1 vote)
• Approved posting of surplus trucks and forklift for sale on GovDeals
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Springfield Board of Zoning Appeals will discuss and possibly act on a variance request to reduce the minimum building setback from 30 feet to 25 feet for a property zoned Multiple Residential and Office District on North Main Street (Map 080B, Group C, Parcel 021.00). The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the planning commission meeting held July 1, 2025, and a public comment period. The board will hold a public hearing on the variance request.

• Variance request to reduce minimum building setback from 30 ft to 25 ft for North Main Street property (MRO zone, Map 080B, Group C, Parcel 021.00)
• Approval of minutes from the planning commission meeting of July 1, 2025
• Public comment period

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance to reduce the minimum building setback from 30 feet to 25 feet for the property at 54 North Main Street in the Multiple Residential and Office District. The motion was moved by Board member Veitschegger, seconded by Board member Woodard, and passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved the minutes of the July 8, 2025 meeting by a call of ayes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved 5‑foot setback variance for 54 North Main St (5-0)
• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (ayes)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the August 7, 2025 minutes by a call of ayes. It deferred the rezoning request for 506 5th Ave E to a higher density district pending a schematic. It approved the site plan for a new wastewater treatment plant with a 9‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 5:26 p.m.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (call of ayes)
• Deferred rezoning of 506 5th Ave E to High Density Residential (9-0)
• Approved site plan for new wastewater treatment plant (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved three ordinances, including a rezoning of 967 North Brown Street, and adopted utility rate adjustments for electricity and gas. It also authorized several contracts, most notably a $5,210,000 task order for a new Wastewater Treatment Plant and a $301,950 agreement for the Wartrace Creek Interceptor project. The entire consent docket, covering purchases for the electric, fire, and water departments, was approved.

• Approved Ordinance 25-10 (Alcoholic Beverages) – 7-0 vote
• Approved Ordinance 25-14 rezoning 967 North Brown Street – 7-0 vote
• Approved $301,950 Project Administration and Construction Agreement with CSR Engineering for Wartrace Creek Interceptor – 7-0 vote
• Approved $5,210,000 Task Order #4 with Griggs & Maloney for new Wastewater Treatment Plant – 7-0 vote
• Approved $18,500 amendment to task order with Gresham Smith for geotechnical services – 7-0 vote
• Approved TVA wholesale fuel cost adjustment $0.02518/kWh effective Aug 1 2025 – 7-0 vote
• Approved $37,470 contract for mowing right‑of‑ways with 3C’s Lawn Care – 7-0 vote
• Approved principal terms of land offer for future Fire Station #3 and authorized attorneys – 7-0 vote

Beer Board

The Beer Board approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It also approved an off‑premise beer permit for Springfield Hotel Group, LLC, an off‑premise beer permit for Kirolos Hanna‑Old Mill Gas & Market, Inc., and a special‑occasion on‑premise beer permit for Bikers Who Care, Inc. Each permit motion passed a 4‑0 roll‑call vote.

• Approved June 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Off Premise permit for Springfield Hotel Group, LLC (4-0)
• Approved Off Premise permit for Kirolos Hanna-Old Mill Gas & Market, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved Special Occasion On Premise permit for Bikers Who Care, Inc. (4-0)

Airport Board

The Springfield-Robertson County Joint Airport Board will review minutes, financial reports, and a new commercial hangar lease for Red River Flying Service. The agenda includes a public discussion on a sinkhole problem and updates on BIL grant funding for new T-hangars.

• Approval of July 2025 minutes and Treasurer's Report
• New commercial hangar lease for Red River Flying Service
• Discussion on sinkhole problem at the airport
• Update on BIL grant funding for T-hangars
• Consideration of adding Juneteenth as an observed holiday

The board unanimously approved a five‑year lease for the Red River Flying Service hangar starting September 10, 2025. It also adopted Juneteenth (June 19) as an official airport holiday. The July 9 minutes and the Treasurer’s July report were accepted, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted July 2025 Treasurer’s Report (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved new five‑year commercial hangar lease with Red River Flying Service effective Sep 10, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Juneteenth (June 19) as an airport holiday (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:32 a.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The commission approved an amendment to Section 11-1201 of the city’s zoning ordinance to align with state regulations on nonconforming uses, including reconstruction after disaster and abandonment rules. The motion was moved by Commissioner Bibb, seconded by Commissioner Schott, and passed unanimously (9‑0). The commission also approved the July 1, 2025 minutes and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved amendment to Section 11-1201 nonconforming uses (9-0)
• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes (call of ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The board approved several ordinances, including rezoning Roy Pitt Road, adopting the 2025‑2026 budget, and rescinding a prior sewer rate ordinance. It also awarded a $67,334,055 wastewater treatment plant construction contract to Smith Contractors and approved related engineering and administrative service contracts. Additional actions included fuel and gas rate adjustments, contract extensions, and various appointments and reappointments.

• Approved Ordinance 25-07 rezoning Roy Pitt Road (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-08 adopting FY 2025‑2026 budget (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-09 rescinding Ordinance 24-11 and setting new sewer rates (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-10 awarding $67,334,055 wastewater plant contract to Smith Contractors (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-11 authorizing Griggs & Maloney engineering services (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-12 authorizing Community Development Partners administrative services (7-0)
• Approved TVA fuel cost adjustment of $0.02607/kWh effective July 1, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved gas rate adjustment decreasing $0.0640 (7-0)

Beer Board

The Beer Board approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting unanimously. The board then deferred the off‑premise beer permit application from Springfield Hotel Group LLC to the July agenda, passing the motion by a 6‑0 roll‑call vote.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred off‑premise beer permit application to July agenda (6-0 roll call)

Airport Board

The board unanimously approved the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the Treasurer’s Report for June 2025. It also approved the execution of two audit-related letters – the “Understanding of Services to be Provided” letter and the “Representation Letter” – for the FY 2025 financial audit. Ongoing issues such as sinkhole investigations and a review of adding Juneteenth as a holiday were noted for future discussion.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report for June 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved execution of “Understanding of Services to be Provided” audit letter (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved execution of “Representation Letter” audit letter (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The board approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. It denied the variance request to reduce the rear‑yard setback at 107 Mimosa Drive, with a 90‑day hold on removal of the addition. It approved a zero‑side‑yard setback variance for 1015 Bradley Drive, allowing subdivision under the condition that the condos are in the Restricted Industrial district and were rebuilt after a tornado. The board also announced there will be no BZA meeting in August.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied variance VAR2025-5 for 107 Mimosa Drive, with 90‑day hold on removal (4‑0 ayes)
• Approved variance VAR2025-6 for 1015 Bradley Drive, zero‑side setback condition (4‑0 ayes)
• Decided there will be no Board of Zoning Appeals meeting in August
• Adjourned the July 8, 2025 meeting (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the June 5, 2025 minutes. It voted 8‑1 to rezone 967 N Brown St from R10 to MRO. It also approved the Final Master Development Plan and the Preliminary Plat for Spring View Village, each by a 9‑0 roll‑call vote.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (ayes)
• Rezoning 967 N Brown St from R10 to MRO approved (8-1)
• Final Master Development Plan for Spring View Village approved (9-0)
• Preliminary Plat for Spring View Village Phase 1 approved with conditions (9-0)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board approved Ordinance 25‑08, adopting the city’s annual budget and tax rate for July 1 2025 – June 30 2026, by a 5‑1 electronic vote. It also approved a 6‑0 vote to raise the TVA fuel cost adjustment and a 6‑0 vote to raise the municipal gas rate. Additionally, the Board reduced the speed limit on 5 Avenue East and on Highway 49, also by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance 25‑08 (annual budget and tax rate) 5‑1 electronic vote
• Approved TVA wholesale fuel cost adjustment $0.02553/kWh 6‑0 electronic vote
• Approved municipal gas rate increase (PGA $0.0260) 6‑0 electronic vote
• Reduced speed limit on 5 Avenue East to 30 mph and on Highway 49 to 40 mph 6‑0 electronic vote
• Approved Ordinance 25‑05 (budget amendment) 5‑0 electronic vote
• Approved Ordinance 25‑06 (wastewater manual amendment) 5‑0 electronic vote
• Approved Ordinance 25‑07 (rezoning Roy Pitt Road) 5‑0 electronic vote
• Approved Resolution 25‑09 (long‑term natural gas supply agreement) 6‑0 electronic vote

Beer Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 13, 2025 meeting. It also approved the off‑premise beer permit for Jay Shri Ram Inc. at Park Circle Market #2, 1300 5"° Avenue West, by a 6‑0 roll‑call vote.

• Approved February 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Off‑Premise beer permit for Jay Shri Ram Inc., 1300 5"° Avenue West (6‑0)

Airport Board

The board approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the Treasurer's Report, both by unanimous voice votes. It then declared a 2005 Silverado truck, a 2009 F‑150 truck, and a forklift as surplus property, allowing them to be listed for sale with proceeds to go to the City of Springfield. The board also agreed to present the airport manager’s 2024 performance evaluation at the July meeting.

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report for May 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Declared 2005 Silverado, 2009 F‑150, and forklift surplus property (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized listing of surplus items on www.govdeals.com, proceeds to City of Springfield (unanimous voice vote)
• Agreed to present airport manager performance evaluation at July board meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 a.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the Blackwood Farms preliminary plat, passing 9‑0. It also approved amendments to the city’s sign regulations (Section 11‑808) and authorized staff to approve the Excel Industries and Legacy Section 7 final plats without further commission review.

• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (ayes)
• Approved Blackwood Farms preliminary plat (9-0)
• Approved amendment to Sign Regulations §11-808 (9-0)
• Granted staff authority to approve Excel Industries Final Plat and Legacy Section 7 Final Plat (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (no vote recorded)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The board unanimously approved several ordinances, including codifying the municipal code, abandoning right-of-way on New Hope Lane, and amending the FY 2025 budget. It also approved Resolution 25-04 to annex and zone properties into the Vesper Village specific plan. Financial actions included a TVA fuel cost adjustment, acceptance of a $210,000 state infrastructure grant, and a $200,000 engineering contract related to the grant. The board appointed David Walker to the Stokes Brown Public Library Board.

• Approved Ordinance 25-03 codifying and modernizing the Springfield Municipal Code (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-04 abandoning a portion of the right-of-way at the east end of New Hope Lane (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-05 amending the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Budget (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-04 annexing and zoning properties to Specific Plan-Vesper Village (6-0)
• Approved monthly TVA wholesale Fuel Cost Adjustment of $0.02560 per kilowatt hour (6-0)
• Approved acceptance of a $210,000 Infrastructure Planning Grant from the State of Tennessee (6-0)
• Approved a $200,000 contract with Rye Engineering Services for engineering services for the grant (6-0)
• Approved appointment of David Walker to the Stokes Brown Public Library Board (6-0)

Airport Board

The board accepted the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. It also approved the Treasurer’s Report for April 2025 without dissent. The board voted unanimously to accept the Rogers Group bid of $597,225.45 for the T‑hangar site preparation contract. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Accepted April 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report for April 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted Rogers Group bid of $597,225.45 for T‑hangar site preparation (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved rezoning 3.38 acres at Roy Pitt Rd and Hillside Dr from RS20 to RS15. It also approved the Phase 1 final plat for Highland Reserve (15 lots) and a one‑year performance bond renewal for the Reyes Estates subdivision. The Blackwood Farms preliminary plat was deferred to the next meeting. Minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved rezoning of Roy Pitt Rd & Hillside Dr property from RS20 to RS15 (9‑0)
• Approved Phase 1 final plat for Highland Reserve (15 lots) (9‑0)
• Approved one‑year performance bond renewal for Reyes Estates subdivision (9‑0)
• Deferred approval of Blackwood Farms preliminary plat (8‑1)
• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The board approved, by a 6‑0 vote, an amendment and the main motion to settle the Baggett condemnation lawsuit by exchanging 26.4 acres of city land for 40 acres from the Greenway Irrevocable Trust. The board also approved a consent docket covering multiple vehicle and equipment purchases, also by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved amendment to settle Baggett lawsuit with land swap (6-0)
• Approved main motion for Baggett land swap (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-02 rescinding Ordinance 24-04 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-03 modernizing municipal code (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-04 abandoning portion of right‑of‑way on New Hope Lane (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-04 annexing and zoning parcels on South Main St, Lahr Rd, and Hwy 49 West (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 25-05 declaring surplus property (6-0)
• Approved entire consent docket for vehicle and equipment purchases (6-0)

Airport Board

The board amended the March 27, 2025 minutes to correct the raise for three full‑time employees to a 6% increase starting July 1, 2025. It also approved a 5% base‑pay increase for remaining administrative employees and a retroactive increase effective March 1, 2025. The Treasurer’s Report for March 2025 was accepted.

• Amended budget paragraph to state 6% raise for three full‑time employees (5‑1 vote)
• Approved 5% base‑pay increase for remaining administrative employees (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved retroactive base‑pay increase for administrative employees effective March 1 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted March 2025 Treasurer’s Report (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted March 12, 2025 minutes as presented and March 27, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted amendment to March 27, 2025 minutes (5‑1 vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:52 a.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the March 6, 2025 minutes and a correction to the December 5, 2025 minutes, each by a call of ayes. It voted 7‑0 to annex, adopt a plan of service, and rezone a 10.985‑acre parcel between Hwy 41 and William Batson Parkway to the multi‑residential and office (MRO) district. No public hearing was held and the April BZA meeting was canceled due to no agenda items. The meeting adjourned at 5:19 p.m.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (ayes)
• Approved correction to December 5, 2025 minutes (ayes)
• Approved annexation, plan of service, and rezoning of 10.985‑acre parcel to MRO zoning (7‑0 roll call)
• Canceled April BZA meeting (no agenda items)

Airport Board

The Joint Airport Board approved the proposed FY 2025‑26 budget. A motion to use $30,000 of net income to lower the city and county matching fund shares to $73,787.50 each was passed unanimously. The March 31, 2025 special board meeting was cancelled. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 airport budget (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 net income reallocation to reduce city and county matching funds to $73,787.50 each (unanimous)
• Cancelled March 31, 2025 special Joint Airport Board meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)