Willow Springs public meetings in 2021

City Council Meetings

The Willow Springs City Council unanimously adopted the 2022 budget of $6.35 million, which includes a 5.9% cost-of-living adjustment for wages and funding for repairs, a storm siren match, and support for the YMCA, Library, and Chamber. The council also approved contracts for the Public Library ($39,000), Rural Fire Protection, YMCA ($15,000), and Chamber of Commerce ($1,200). No action was taken on Main Street Willow Springs' request for assistance, with discussions to continue.

• Adopted 2022 budget of $6.35M with 5.9% COLA (4-0)
• Approved 2022 Public Library contract for $39,000 (4-0)
• Approved 2022 Rural Fire Protection contract (4-0)
• Approved 2022 YMCA contract for $15,000 (4-0)
• Approved 2022 Chamber of Commerce contract for $1,200 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and bills (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Airport Board

The Willow Springs Airport Board is meeting to review routine items including minutes, a status report, safety issues, and general maintenance. The main new business is a discussion of the possibility of selling or long-term leasing a privately-owned hangar at the city airport. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of possible sale or long-term lease for private-owned hangar at City Airport
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2021
• Status report
• Safety issues
• General maintenance

Planning & Zoning

The Willow Springs Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss a proposed rezoning of 702 E. Hill Street, known as the soccer field, from R-I Residential to I-1 Industrial. This is a discussion item only; no final decision is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of rezoning 702 E. Hill Street (soccer field) from R-I Residential to I-1 Industrial

The Planning & Zoning Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council rezone the property at 702 E. Hill Street, known as the soccer field, from R-1 Residential to I-1 Industrial. The request was made by Gary Morris and Mandi Hood, who presented plans contingent on the committee's decision. The recommendation now goes to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended rezoning 702 E. Hill Street (soccer field) from R-1 to I-1 (6-0)

City Council Meetings

The Willow Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 18, 2021, with an executive session to follow. The main items are discussion of the 2022 budget and use of ARPA funds, plus consideration of capital bids for trucks and equipment. The council will also consider ordinances on election revisions and mobile vendors, and a resolution on a CDBG voluntary buyout.

• 2022 Budget and ARPA Funds Discussion
• Capital Bids — Trucks and Equipment
• Election Ordinance Revision: Bill No. 73-21, Ordinance No. 1573
• Mobile Vendors Ordinance: Bill No. 74-21, Ordinance No. 1574
• CDBG DR-4317 Voluntary Buyout: Bill No. 84-21, Resolution No. 21-84

Airport Board

The Willow Springs Airport Board is meeting to review routine items including approval of prior minutes, a status report, safety issues, and general maintenance. The main new business is a discussion about the possibility of selling or long-term leasing a privately-owned hangar at the city airport.

• Discussion of possible sale or long-term lease for private-owned hangar at City Airport
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2021
• Status report on airport operations
• Review of safety issues
• General maintenance updates

City Council Meetings

The Willow Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 21, 2021, covering routine consent items, visitor presentations, and new business. The main item is a discussion of the 2022 budget and allocation of ARPA funds. The meeting also includes an update on the welcome sign and an executive session for personnel and real estate matters.

• 2022 Budget Discussion and ARPA Funds
• Welcome Sign Update
• Visitors: Kenya Cook (Christos House) on Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Jeff Conger on Main Street Willow Springs Trunk or Treat
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes, bills for payment, financial reports, YMCA and department reports
• Executive session: personnel and real estate

The Willow Springs City Council approved moving forward with obtaining specifications and bids for a new sludge truck, sewer machine jetter/root cutter with utility truck, and a combination pumper/tanker for the Fire Department. The council also approved street closures and use of trash cans and picnic tables for the Main Street Willow Springs Trunk or Treat event. No action was taken on the welcome sign update or the 2022 budget, which will be discussed further in November.

• Approved agenda as amended (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, financial reports, and reports (3-0)
• Approved street closures and use of trash cans and picnic tables for Trunk or Treat (3-0)
• Approved moving forward with obtaining specs and bids for sludge truck, sewer jetter/root cutter, and pumper/tanker (3-0)
• Moved to executive session for real estate and personnel (3-0)

Airport Board

The Willow Springs Airport Board will review the September 9, 2021, meeting minutes and receive a status report. The board will also discuss safety issues, general maintenance, and the possible sale or long-term lease of a privately owned hangar at the City Airport.

• Approval of September 9, 2021, minutes
• Discussion regarding sale or long-term lease of private-owned hangar

City Council Meetings

The Willow Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 16, 2021, with a consent agenda, visitor presentations, and new business. Key items include a proposed ordinance on motorcycle headgear (Bill No. 72-21, Ordinance No. 1572) and a presentation by engineer Gene Douglas on a MoDOT building facility study. The council will also address media questions.

• Motorcycle headgear ordinance (Bill No. 72-21, Ordinance No. 1572)
• MoDOT building facility study presentation by Gene Douglas
• Bear Fest street closure request from Chamber of Commerce
• Consent agenda: minutes, bills, financial reports, YMCA and department reports

The Willow Springs City Council voted 4-0 to adopt Ordinance No. 1572, revising Chapter 375 of the municipal code to align with state law, which allows motorcycle operators and passengers to ride without a helmet if they have auto and health insurance. The council also approved street closures for Bear Fest on October 2, 2021, and heard a presentation on the former MoDOT facilities, but took no action on that matter.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1572 revising motorcycle helmet requirements (4-0)
• Approved street closures for Bear Fest on October 2, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved the agenda (4-0)
• Approved the consent agenda including minutes, bills, and reports (4-0)

Airport Board

The Willow Springs Airport Board is meeting to approve August minutes, hear a status report, and discuss safety and maintenance issues. The main new business is a discussion about the possibility of selling or long-term leasing a privately-owned hangar at the city airport.

• Discussion of possible sale or long-term lease for private-owned hangar at City Airport
• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2021 meeting
• Status report on airport operations
• Safety issues discussion
• General maintenance discussion

City Council Meetings

The City Council held a public hearing to set the 2021 general and library tax rates, with the general rate capped at 0.5122 and the library rate at 0.1635. The body also voted on a resolution regarding the South Junction Storm Siren and the use of ARPA funds. Additionally, the council approved the update of the welcome sign and reviewed standard consent agenda items including minutes and bills for payment.

• General Tax Rate set at 0.5122 (Ordinance No. 1570)
• Library Tax Rate set at 0.1635 (Ordinance No. 1571)
• Resolution No. 21-82 regarding DR-4552, South Junction Storm Siren
• Resolution No. 21-83 regarding ARPA Funds
• Welcome Sign Update approved as existing business

The Willow Springs City Council adopted two tax levy ordinances for 2021 (Ordinance No. 1570 for general revenue and Ordinance No. 1571 for the public library), both by unanimous 4-0 votes. The council also adopted Resolution No. 21-82 to authorize the City Administrator to sign an agreement for a new storm siren at South Junction, and Resolution No. 21-83 to apply for $423,547.92 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) COVID relief funding. Additionally, the council approved moving forward with a new cloud-based telephone system for City Hall and authorized the publication of a public notice regarding the Wayfair Act's sales tax collection requirements.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1570, levying a 2021 general revenue tax on personal and mixed property, by a 4-0 vote.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1571, levying a 2021 tax for the maintenance of the free public library, by a 4-0 vote.
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-82, authorizing the City Administrator to execute an agreement with SEMA for the South Junction storm siren project, by a 4-0 vote.
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-83, authorizing the City Administrator to apply for $423,547.92 in ARPA COVID relief funding, by a 4-0 vote.
• Approved a motion to proceed with publishing a public notice about the Wayfair Act's sales tax collection requirements, by a 4-0 vote.
• Approved a motion to move forward with the purchase of a new cloud-based telephone system for City Hall, by a 4-0 vote.
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, bills for payment, and financial reports, by a 4-0 vote.
• Moved into executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters; no action was taken in the closed session.

Airport Board

The Willow Springs Airport Board will meet to review the July 8, 2021, minutes and receive status reports. The board will also discuss safety issues, general maintenance, and the possibility of a sale or long-term lease for a privately owned hangar at the City Airport.

• Review of July 8, 2021, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding potential sale or long-term lease of a private-owned hangar

City Council Meetings

The Willow Springs City Council will consider two ordinances: one regulating RV parks (Bill No. 68-21) and one updating court costs (Bill No. 69-21). They will also discuss a block party, the August meeting date, a welcome business sign, the city emergency plan, a six-month financial review, and a February 2021 Weaver event update. The agenda includes consent items and reports.

• RV Park Ordinance: Bill No. 68-21; Ordinance No. 1568
• Court Cost Ordinance: Bill No. 69-21; Ordinance No. 1569
• Main Street Group Block Party discussion
• Six-Month Financial Review
• Willow Springs Emergency Plan discussion

The Willow Springs City Council approved two ordinances: Ordinance No. 1568 revising Chapter 605 (business licenses and regulations) and Ordinance No. 1569 revising Chapter 125 (court costs) to remove a $4.00 fee for non-negotiable payments. Both passed unanimously 4-0. The council also adopted the Emergency Management Plan and approved a five-year zero-interest loan of $615,302.93 for February 2021 weather event costs, which will raise average residential electric bills by $7–$9 per month.

• Approved agenda as amended (4-0).
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, financial reports, and reports (4-0).
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1568 revising business licenses and regulations (4-0).
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1569 revising court costs, removing $4.00 fee for non-negotiable payments (4-0).
• Authorized City Administrator to contact Main Street Group and grant street closure permission for block party at her discretion.
• Set August council meeting for Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 5:00 pm.
• Adopted the Emergency Management Plan (4-0).
• Approved five-year zero-interest loan of $615,302.93 for February 2021 weather event costs.

Airport Board

The Willow Springs Airport Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear a status report, and discuss safety and maintenance issues. The main new business is a discussion of possibly selling or long-term leasing a privately-owned hangar at the city airport.

• Discussion of possible sale or long-term lease for private-owned hangar at City Airport
• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2021 meeting
• Status report on airport operations
• Safety issues review
• General maintenance discussion

City Council Meetings

The Willow Springs City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a liquor license ordinance amendment, implementation of the Show-Me Courts system with new court fees, and an RV park ordinance amendment. The agenda also includes department reports and an executive session for personnel and real estate matters.

• Liquor License Ordinance: Bill No. 66-21, Ordinance No. 1566
• Show-Me Courts Implementation: Court Cost Ordinance Revision (Bill No. 67-21), Show Me Courts Agreement (Bill No. 78-21), MOU (Bill No. 79-21), Separate Bank Account (Bill No. 80-21), Debt Collection Agreement (Bill No. 81-21)
• RV Park Ordinance amendment
• 6 Month Departmental Reports
• Executive Session: Personnel and Real Estate

The Willow Springs City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1566, revising the alcoholic beverages code to remove limits on the number of licenses and require proof of a Missouri state license. They also adopted Ordinance No. 1567, adding a $7 surcharge for court automation and a $4 fee for non-cash payments, and passed resolutions to implement the Show-Me Courts system, including agreements for software, a memorandum of understanding, a separate bank account, and debt collection. No action was taken on the fire chief hiring concerns or the RV park ordinance, which is still under review.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1566, revising Chapter 600 (Alcoholic Beverages) to remove license limits and require state license proof.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1567, revising Chapter 125 (Court Costs) to add a $7 surcharge and a $4 fee for non-cash payments.
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-78, authorizing the City Administrator to execute the Show-Me Courts software agreement.
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-79, authorizing the City Administrator and/or Presiding Circuit Judge to execute a memorandum of understanding with OSCA.
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-80, establishing a separate bank account for the Municipal Division.
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-81, authorizing an agreement for debt collection of unpaid court costs and fines.
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, bills, financial reports, and department reports.
• Moved to executive session for personnel and real estate; no action taken.

Airport Board

The Willow Springs Airport Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, review status and safety issues, and discuss general maintenance. The main new business is a discussion of the possibility of selling or long-term leasing a privately-owned hangar at the city airport.

• Discussion of possible sale or long-term lease for private-owned hangar at City Airport
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2021 meeting
• Status report on airport operations
• Safety issues review
• General maintenance discussion

City Council Meetings

The Willow Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 20, 2021, covering consent agenda items, visitor comments, and updates on the MoDOT building, pool repair, and February cold weather event. New business includes discussion of water department equipment and backhoe, appointment of a fire chief, a liquor license application for Dollar General, implementation of Show-Me Courts, and a flood insurance rate map update (Bill No. 65-21, Ordinance No. 1565). The agenda also includes an executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Dollar General liquor license application
• Fire Chief appointment
• Water Dept. Equipment and Backhoe discussion
• Flood Insurance Rate Map update, Bill No. 65-21, Ordinance No. 1565
• Show-Me Courts implementation

The Willow Springs City Council unanimously agreed to work with the potential buyer of the former KOA Campground and city staff to draft an ordinance amendment regarding the 10-day stay restriction, to be presented in June. The council also appointed Vance Farmer as Fire Chief, approved a $72,332.50 transfer from pool reserves to cover pool repair overruns, and moved forward with an interest-free state loan to cover a $740,000 February cold weather utility bill. Additionally, the council approved proceeding with a bid process for a new backhoe, amending the liquor license ordinance to mirror state statutes, and adopting Ordinance No. 1565 revising floodplain management.

• Agreed to draft an ordinance amendment to address the 10-day RV stay restriction, with a presentation planned for June (4-0)
• Appointed Vance Farmer as Fire Chief for the Willow Springs Fire Department (4-0)
• Approved transferring $72,332.50 from pool reserves to the General Fund for pool repair costs (4-0)
• Approved moving forward with an interest-free state loan for the $740,000 February cold weather utility bill (4-0)
• Approved proceeding with the bid process for a new backhoe (4-0)
• Approved moving forward with amending the liquor license ordinance to mirror state statutes, to be read in June (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1565 revising Chapter 415 Floodplain Management (4-0)

Airport Board

The Willow Springs Airport Board is meeting to approve minutes from April 8, hear a status report, discuss safety issues and general maintenance, and consider new business on the possible sale or long-term lease of a privately-owned hangar at the city airport. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of possible sale or long-term lease for a private-owned hangar at City Airport
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2021 meeting
• Status report on airport operations
• Safety issues review
• General maintenance discussion

City Council Meetings

The Willow Springs City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Bill No. 64-21, Ordinance No. 1564, to create the East Main Community Improvement District (CID). They will also certify the April 6 election results and swear in newly elected officials, including Mayor Brooke Fair. Other business includes bids for a zero-turn mower, a pool update with 2021 rates, and discussion of airport hangar property and February weather impacts on electric costs.

• Public hearing and ordinance for East Main Community Improvement District (CID)
• Certification of April 6 election results and swearing in of Mayor Brooke Fair, City Marshal Bryan Hogan, Aldermen Phill Knott and Danny Bradley
• Zero-turn mower bids for Parks Department
• Pool update and 2021 rates
• February weather impact on electric rates and ARPA funding

The Willow Springs City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1564, creating the East Main Community Improvement District and approving the developer agreement for the Family Dollar project. The council also approved the certified April 6, 2021 election results, purchased a new zero-turn mower, and tabled discussion on a private airport hangar. No action was taken on February weather-related utility costs or pool rates.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1564 creating East Main Community Improvement District (4-0)
• Approved certified April 6, 2021 election results (4-0)
• Approved purchase of Spartan SRT XD 61" mower from S&H Farm Supply for $10,091.00 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and reports (4-0)
• Tabled airport hangar discussion; requested comprehensive plan
• No action on February weather utility costs or pool rates

Airport Board

The Willow Springs Airport Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, review status and safety issues, and discuss general maintenance. The main new business is a discussion of the possibility of selling or long-term leasing a privately-owned hangar at the city airport.

• Discussion of possible sale or long-term lease for private-owned hangar at City Airport
• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2021 meeting
• Status report and safety issues review
• General maintenance discussion

City Council Meetings

The Willow Springs City Council approved the purchase of a Kioti 35hp tractor for the Parks Department from Lynch Equipment for $21,900.00 (4-0). They also adopted Resolution No. 21-77 authorizing the City Administrator to sign documents for a SEMA grant application for a new storm siren at the South Junction (4-0). The council directed the City Attorney to draft a lease agreement for a private airport hangar but deferred a decision on construction until site plans are reviewed. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational presentations and updates.

• Approved purchase of Kioti 35hp tractor from Lynch Equipment for $21,900.00 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-77 authorizing grant application filing with SEMA for storm siren (4-0)
• Directed City Attorney to draft lease agreement for private airport hangar, construction decision deferred
• Agreed to review all current lease agreements with existing private-owned hangars

Airport Board

The Willow Springs Airport Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive a status report, and discuss safety and maintenance issues. New business includes the possibility of selling or long-term leasing a privately-owned hangar at the city airport, and the future approval of Pat Stuart as a board member by the city.

• Discussion of possible sale or long-term lease for private-owned hangar at City Airport
• Pat Stuart to be approved by City as board member in future
• Approval of minutes from February 11, 2021
• Status report and safety issues review
• General maintenance discussion

City Council Meetings

The Willow Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 18, 2021, with a consent agenda covering minutes, bills, and reports. New business includes an Airport Board appointment, destruction of records, a highway safety grant, a signature card resolution, a fire department ordinance, and a 2020 year-end review. The agenda also includes the January 21, 2021 meeting minutes and financial reports.

• Airport Board appointment
• Destruction of records
• Highway Safety Grant; Bill No. 75-21, Resolution No. 21-75
• Signature Card Resolution; Bill No. 76-21, Resolution No. 21-76
• Fire Department Ordinance; Bill No. 63-21, Ord. No. 1563

The Willow Springs City Council approved an ordinance revising Chapter 203 of the municipal code, changing the fire chief position to an appointment by the City Council and requiring certifications including Fireman I and II and ICS training. The council also approved appointments, record destruction, a highway safety grant resolution, and a signature card resolution. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, financial reports (4-0)
• Appointed Pat Stuart to the Airport Board (4-0)
• Approved destruction of city records per retention schedule (4-0)
• Approved destruction of court records per retention schedule (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-75 authorizing highway safety grant application (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-76 authorizing Heather Duddridge on signature cards (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1563 revising fire prevention and protection code (4-0)

Airport Board

The Willow Springs Airport Board will hold a public meeting to approve minutes, review status and safety issues, and discuss general maintenance. Under new business, the board will consider the possible sale or long-term lease of a privately-owned hangar at the city airport, and the future approval of Pat Stuart as a board member by the city.

• Discussion of possible sale or long-term lease for private-owned hangar at City Airport
• Future approval of Pat Stuart as board member by city
• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2021 meeting
• Status report and safety issues review
• General maintenance discussion

City Council Meetings

The Willow Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 21, 2021, with open session at 5:00 PM followed by a closed session. The agenda includes updates on the city pool and storm siren repairs, discussion of airport hangar property, a city clerk appointment, and media questions. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as minutes, bills, and financial reports.

• City Pool Update
• Storm Siren Repair Update
• Airport Hangar Property discussion
• City Clerk Appointment
• Closed session for personnel and real estate

The Willow Springs City Council approved repairs and upgrades to the storm siren system, including a new FCC license, at a cost of approximately $9,000. The council also appointed Heather Duddridge as City Clerk and Court Clerk, and discussed but did not vote on a private hangar proposal at the airport. The meeting included an executive session with no action taken.

• Approved storm siren repairs and upgrades (4-0)
• Appointed Heather Duddridge as City Clerk and Court Clerk (4-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and reports (4-0)
• Moved to executive session for personnel and real estate (4-0)
• Adjourned open session (4-0)

Airport Board

The Willow Springs Airport Board is meeting to review routine business including minutes, status, safety, and maintenance. The main new item is a discussion about the possible sale or long-term lease of a privately-owned hangar at the city airport. The board will also consider approving Pat Stuart as a future board member.

• Discussion of possible sale or long-term lease for private-owned hangar at City Airport
• Pat Stuart to be approved by City as board member
• Minutes from December 17, 2020 to be read and approved
• Status report, safety issues, and general maintenance on agenda

The Willow Springs Airport Board approved a recommendation to the City to consider selling or long-term leasing city property for personal hangar construction, with the land located south or east of the apron and out of the glide slope. The board also recommended Pat Stuart to the City as an airport board member. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from 12/17/2020 meeting (motion by Bailey, second by M White)
• Passed motion recommending sale or long-term lease of city property for personal hangars, located south or east of the apron out of glide slope (motion by Bailey, second by M White)
• Passed motion recommending Pat Stuart to the City as airport board member (motion by M White, second by S Smith)