Beverly Hicks

The key discussion points included reviewing fuel sales reports, noting a positive month for December 2025, with 100 Low Lead fuel selling at $5.25 per gallon. Safety issues were noted, specifically the nuisance caused by deer on the runway. Under new business, a motion was passed to present Tom Young for the position of Airport Manager to the City for their approval.

The meeting began with the approval of the agenda and the consent agenda, which included the approval of previous minutes from the December 19th Regular Meeting, bills for payment, financial reports, and various department reports. During visitors' time, the Council approved street closures for the Willow Springs Charitable Events' Bear Town Tear Down event scheduled for September 19, 2026. New business involved a review of the 2025 budget year performance and goals for 2026, including utility rates and reserve funding. The Council also addressed and adopted Ordinance No. 1651 to correct a typographical error in the building codes ordinance (Chapter 500). Furthermore, the Council authorized the execution of a five-year contract extension with Dugger Trash Service for waste collection services by adopting Ordinance No. 1658, and adopted Ordinance No. 1659 revising the cemetery fee structure (Chapter 140) due to increased external service fees. The Council approved the destruction of various records meeting state retention rules and the surplus of a 2018 Dodge Charger. A decision on city-owned real property was tabled for six months, and the February meeting was rescheduled. The session concluded with an executive session to discuss a legal matter.

The meeting addressed several new business items, including tabling the vote for Airport Board vacancies pending further review. The Council approved expenditures for the Fire Department to match a Missouri Department of Conservation grant for equipment purchases. A significant portion of the meeting involved adopting the 2026 Budget Ordinance, followed by the passage of ordinances authorizing agreements for the 2026 fiscal year with the Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce, the Willow Springs Public Library, the Willow Springs Rural Fire Protection Association, and the Ozarks Family YMCA. Additionally, ordinances were adopted to amend the Municipal Code concerning fees for business licenses, building permits, garage sales, airport hangar rent, animal registration, rezoning/conditional use permits, and subdivision regulations. Finally, an ordinance was adopted to place the question of having the Police Chief perform the duties of the City Marshal on the April ballot for voter consideration.

The Airport Board meeting included status reports indicating a good month for fuel sales in November 2025, with 100 Low Lead fuel selling at $5.25 per gallon. Safety issues were minimal, though deer on the runway were noted as a nuisance. The board accepted the resignation of T White.

The Airport Board meeting included status reports indicating a good month for fuel sales in September 2025. The current price for 100 Low Lead fuel is $5.25 per gallon. There were no safety issues reported, although deer on the runway were noted as a nuisance. The City was thanked for providing a new Louisville orange gas pump ladder. A motion was made to present Robert Godsy to the City for approval to join the Airport Board, which passed unanimously.