Willow Springs public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meetings
Council approved a $355,250 budget amendment and passed ordinances to convey real estate to the local school district and a private owner. The board also authorized new vehicle purchases for police and administration and approved street closures for Bear Fest.
- Approved budget amendment increasing 2023 budget to $7,522,050 (3-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1593 to convey real estate to Willow Springs R-IV School District (3-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1594 for 2023 general revenue tax levy (3-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1595 for 2023 library tax levy (3-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1596 to execute quit claim deed for former City Hall to Robert and Jane Bailey (3-0)
- Approved purchase of Police Department Tahoe and administration Ford Explorer (3-0)
- Approved $2,500 annual fee for ReGroup Mass Notification service (3-0)
- Approved street closures for Bear Fest on October 7 (3-0)
City Council Meetings
The City Council met for a special session to fill a vacancy on the Board of Aldermen. The council accepted the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Tyler Morris to the position for the remainder of the term.
- Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)
- Appointed Tyler Morris to the Board of Aldermen to fill the vacancy left by David Collins (3-0)
Airport Board
The board approved the minutes from the June 8, 2023, meeting. No new business or maintenance reports were presented. Fuel sales for June were reported as good, with 100 Low Lead fuel priced at $5.50 per gallon.
- Approved 6/8/2023 meeting minutes
City Council Meetings
The City Council approved a contract with Simpson Excavating to demolish eight houses as part of a voluntary flood buyout program. Council also authorized an application for a state-funded airport runway maintenance project and supported a potential solar farm development.
- Approved contract with Simpson Excavating for $196,000.00 to demolish 8 houses (3-0)
- Approved application for State Funded Runway Maintenance Project with estimated city cost of $38,628.00 (3-0)
- Approved sending a letter of support to MPUA for solar development application process (3-0)
- Accepted resignation of Alderman David Collins from City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission (3-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, bills for payment, and financial reports (3-0)
- Approved amended agenda to include discussion of alderman vacancy (4-0)