Benton Avenue to be reduced to one lane Tuesday for repaving

(From the City of Springfield)

Benton Avenue will be reduced to one lane between Division Street and Central Street beginning 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 as crews work to repave the road.

Greene County deputies find two bodies after reports of gunshots

(From the Greene County Sheriff's Office)

On Sunday, July 30, 2017, at approximately 9:55 p.m., Greene County Sheriff's Deputies were called to a home located in the 3600 block of East Kingswood Drive after a female called 9-1-1 regarding a disturbance in the home; several other 9-1-1 calls from the area reported hearing gunshots.

Upon deputies' arrival, they located the deceased bodies of 66-year old Robert O'Block and 27-year old Tiffany Fleming in the home with visible gunshot wounds. 

"We are confident this is an isolated incident and we are not searching for any additional suspects. To the best of our knowledge, Mr. O'Block and Ms. Fleming were involved in some type of relationship," states Sheriff Jim Arnott. "We are still investigating to determine what events led up to the 9-1-1 call and asking anyone with information to call the Sheriff's Office."

GCSO Deputies have been called to the home several times in 2014 for domestic disturbances, alarm calls and Order of Protection violations; however, none of the previous incidents involved Ms. Fleming.

An autopsy has been scheduled for this week to determine the official cause of death. The investigation is considered to be open and ongoing.

Cassville motorcyclist airlifted to Mercy Springfield following accident on 112

A Cassville man suffered serious injuries in a one-vehicle accident 9:35 p.m. Sunday on Highway 112, two miles south of Cassville.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2016 Kawasaki Ninja driven by Michael E. Easley, 28, Cassville, was overtaking another vehicle, lost control, ran off the roadway, struck a mailbox and overturned.

Easley was airlifted to Mercy Hospital, Springfield, with serious injuries.

Branson residents injured in rollover accident

Two Branson residents were injured in a one-vehicle accident 1:35 a.m. today on Route I, two miles east of Branson.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2000 Acura Passenger driven by Nelson Frausto, 30, Branson, ran off the roadway and overturned.

Frausto was treated for moderate injuries and a passenger, Jorge M. Frausto, 29, Branson, for minor injuries.

Branson West woman injured in tubing accident on Table Rock Lake

A Branson woman was injured in a tubing accident 7:20 p.m. Saturday at Pont 6 on Table Rock Lake.

According to the Highway Patrol report, Jamie E. Murray, 28, Branson West, was thrown from a tube while being pulled by a 2014 Aquapatio Pontoon driven by Elizabeth J. Ballard, 58, Branson West.

Ballard was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.

Monett woman, 4-year-old, among four injured in two-vehicle accident

Four people were injured in a two-vehicle accident 6:15 p.m. Saturday on MO 76, two miles west of Branson.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2007 Hino box truck driven by Jacob E. Danley, 24, Monett, was making a left turn, failed to yield to ongoing traffic and struck a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country driven by Lindsay J. Arnold, 35, Farmersville, Illinois.

Danley, Arnold, and a passenger in Arnold's vehicle, Marsha J. Orr, 58, Farmersville, were treated for moderate injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.

Another passenger in the Arnold vehicle, Gracie J. Arnold, 4, Farmersville, was treated for minor injuries at Cox South.

Greene County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Greene County Circuit Court:

Monte Keith Stetler vs. Heather Dawn Herrman
Dennis L. Mounts vs. Naomi Mounts
Andrew P. Lucero-Montano vs. Courtney L. Lucero-Montano
Charles Colin McMillin vs. Brooke Krista McMillin
Chris A. Nikolaisen vs. Loretta J. Nikolaisen
Christopher S. Hannah vs. Deborah A. Hannah
Joy Beth Mee vs. Jeremiah Mee
Lana J. Shields vs. Gene E. Shields
Sarah Kristen Ramsey vs. Levi Chad Ramsey
Dustin Ray Odom vs. Karla Renae Odom
Isabel Lucia Estrada vs. Andres Felipe Jaramillo
Abby N. Bostron vs. Derrick J. Bostron
Derrick Demon Randall vs. Bobbi-Jo Randall
Cynthia L. Kyle vs. Aaron M. Kyle
Tonya Z. Hamilton vs. Christopher P. Hamilton
Jerry Michael Ross vs. Kimberly Diane Ross
John Carlos Peak vs. Kelli Marie Peak
Joshua A. Gann vs. Dona R. Gann
Rhett Berton Lakin vs. Aja Evette Lakin
Clint Jay Johnston vs. Amy Christine Johnston
Isabella B. Honeycutt vs. Timothy E. Honeycutt
Jacob Wayne Tackett vs. Bridget Diane Tackett
Cathy S. Deckard vs. Charles D. Deckard
Toni McCarty vs. Edward McCarty

Taney County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Taney County Circuit Court:

Patsy S. Phillips vs. Charles G. Phillips
Kritessa L. Barnett vs. Nathan M. Barnett
Gayla M. Haney vs. Delbert R. Haney
Alisha L. Jones va. Daniel A. Jones
Tomas C. Schultz vs. Leah R. Schultz
Cecil R. Gross vs. Kerry L. Gross
Brittany Valerio vs. Francisco Valerio-Aguilar
Gary C. Osborn vs. Victoria A. Osborn
Kerry Gross vs. Cecil Gross

Barry County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Barry County Circuit Court:

Jessica Walker vs. Loyd T. Walker
Melissa D. Smith vs. Donal J. Cottrell

Lawrence County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petition for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Lawrence County Circuit :
Court:

Pedro C. Romero vs. Liney T. Ganoa
April D. Kamplain vs. Justin W. Kamplain
Bridgette A. Nolan vs. Patrick O. Nolan
Sara E. Smith vs. Dustin M. Smith
Brianna M. Lee vs. Charles A. Lee
Brandi N. Rohm vs. Arne E. Rohm

Stone County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

The following petition for dissolution of marriage was filed this week in Stone County Circuit Court:

Stephanie A. Barber vs. Anthony C. Barber

Kansas woman injured in tubing accident on Table Rock Lake

A Kansas woman was injured in a tubing accident 6:12 p.m. today at Point 2 on Table Rock Lake.

According to the Highway Patrol report, Deanna L. Nitschke, 52, Manhattan, Kansas, was driving a 2001 Bennington pontoon boat pulling a tube when the tube overturned. The boat dragged Kimberly L. Franz, 53, Manhattan, whose hands were lodged on the tube handle.

Franz was treated for moderate injuries at Cox Hospital, Branson.

Police seeking information on hit-and-run driver who hit Springfield woman

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On 07/23/17 around 2300 hours in the 2200 block of north Golden (near Kearney), a female victim was struck by a vehicle as she walked along the edge of the roadway. 

 The victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries and is still recovering. 

Law enforcement is asking for assistance locating the vehicle and driver involved. The vehicle would have damage to the front passenger side mirror and headlight area. This damage could have been fixed over the last few days.

If you have any information, please contact Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS.

Greene County to accept Springfield municipal prisoners

(From the City of Springfield)

The Greene County Commission, City of Springfield and Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott have reached an agreement that amends the 1997 Law Enforcement Sales Tax agreement and settles the lawsuits surrounding the use of the Justice Center. 

On July 28, Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott and the City of Springfield voluntarily dismissed their respective lawsuits — with the approval of Judge John D. Beger, of the 25th Judicial Court of Missouri — after the Sheriff was forced to close the jail to municipal inmates effective April 1, 2015, due to capacity issues. 

In light of the agreement, the Sheriff’s Office will begin processing the City’s municipal inmates. The Sheriff will safely transport Springfield municipal inmates to safe and secure facilities contracted by the City of Springfield.

All parties warn this is not a solution to the capacity issues facing the jail. The agreement, rather, is a starting point to begin to exploring opportunities for jail growth. 

Details of the 2017 Addendum

• The Greene County Sheriff’s Office agrees to process and transport a minimum of up to 35 City of Springfield municipal prisoners per day to jail facilities outside of Greene County contracted by the City of Springfield. (See Section 2, paragraph 1)
• The Sheriff agrees to return municipal inmates back to the Justice Center upon being released at no cost to the City, unless transportation is provided by the other jail facility. (See Section 2, paragraph 1, G)
• The County Commission agrees to allocate funding to expand the jail should a new tax be approved by voters. (See Section 2, paragraph 2, B)
• Within 36 months of voters passing a new County sales tax, the Sheriff will guarantee 48- bed capacity for Springfield municipal inmates to be housed in the Justice Center at no additional cost to the City. (See Section 2, paragraph 1, K)
• Upon approval specifically authorizing use of a portion of the City of Springfield’s level property tax AND voter approval of a new County sales tax, the City commits to provide $2 million toward construction of additional jail capacity in the Justice Center through an annual payment of $200,000 for a period of 10 years. (Section 2, paragraph 3, E)
• The parties will have the opportunity to revisit the overall agreement regularly, starting in 2027. If a consensus can’t be reached to continue or renegotiate the agreement, it will expire on December 31, 2037, and future proceeds from the 1997 Law Enforcement Sales Tax will be paid into a third-party escrow account until the parties execute a written extension agreement. (See Section 4)

Agenda posted for Springfield City Council lunch meeting

Springfield City Council Lunch Meeting
Tuesday, August 1, 12:00 pm or Immediately Following Special City Council Meeting-Closed Session 
Busch Municipal Building – 4th Floor Conference Room 840 N. Boonville Avenue 

TENTATIVE AGENDA 

1. Level Property Tax – Greg Burris

2. Review of Upcoming August 7th, 2017 City Council Meeting Agenda

3. Any and all matters to come before the City Council

Intersection of Luster Avenue, Cambridge Street to be closed next week

(From the City of Springfield)

Public Works will close the intersection of Luster Avenue and Cambridge Street beginning 7 a.m. Monday, July 31 through 5 p.m. Thursday, July 3 (weather permitting) for the replacement of a stormwater pipe.

Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route.

Greene County deputy uninjured after being dragged by driver in stolen pickup

(From the Greene County Sheriff's Office)

On Tuesday morning, July 25, 2017, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Greene County Sheriff's Deputies observed a suspicious vehicle on the parking lot of the Flying J located in the 4900 block of West Chestnut Expressway in western Greene County. 

Deputies determined the silver Dodge pickup truck had been reported stolen and they attempted to apprehend the male driver. 

The driver fled in the vehicle, briefly dragging a GCSO Deputy with it. The suspect drove the truck into a chain link fence and continued to elude Deputies who were unable to locate the vehicle in the area. Upon further investigation, the vehicle was located crashed and abandoned in the Polk/St. Clair County area.

"Thankfully, our Deputy wasn't hurt, neither was anyone else and there hasn't been any other property damage," states Sheriff Jim Arnott. 

Local area law enforcement agencies are still currently searching for the suspect in Henry County; he should be considered armed and dangerous.

Republic Road to close overnight

(From the City of Springfield)

Republic Road will close overnight between Parkcrest Avenue and Fairview Avenue Wednesday, July 26 and Thursday, July 27 for stormwater improvements associated with the Republic Road Phase 3 widening project. The closures will begin at 7 p.m. and last through 6 a.m.

Motorist are advised to use the marked detour. Closure times are approximate and weather permitting. Access to properties within this area will remain open, but an alternate path may be needed.

The Republic Road Phase 3 widening project will widen Republic Road to five lanes from just west of Parkcrest Avenue to Fairview Avenue. The project will include the addition of bike lanes, sidewalks, stormwater infrastructure, gas and water utility renewals, and a new traffic signal at Broadway Avenue and Republic Road. The project will be funded through the voter-approved 1/4-cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax.

Springfield Public Schools to hold free immunization clinics

(From Springfield Public Schools)

Springfield Public Schools will hold free immunization clinics at all five high schools. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 523-1632. Learn more.

Four injured, two airlifted to Mercy after crash on 76, baby injured

Four people were injured in a one-vehicle accident 5:35 a.m. today on MO 76 at Bradleyville.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2009 Hyundai Accent driven by Shane C. Weidman, 24, Springfield, traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree and an embankment.

Two passengers, Loressa E. Bailey, 23, Kirbyville, and Ronny L. Baker, 44, Forsyth were airlifted to Mercy Hospital, Springfield, with serious injuries.

Weidman was treated for moderate injuries and another passenger, Sawyer Bailey, 0, Kirbyville, for minor injuries at Mercy.

Crime up by 16 percent in Springfield during second quarter

(From the Springfield Police Department)

During the second quarter of 2017, SPD reported an overall increase in crime by 16 percent. This is in comparison to the crime statistics from April through June 2016, and is shown in the Springfield Police Department’s latest Quarterly Public Safety Report.

Crimes against persons (violent crime) decreased by 4 percent compared to the second quarter of 2016, due to about 40 fewer reported robberies – however, this was offset by the fact that property crime increased by about 19 percent. There were notable rises in reported larcenies, burglaries and vehicle thefts. Thefts from inside vehicles nearly doubled in this quarter compared to the same quarter in 2016. These stolen items are often in plain sight and even unlocked vehicles, making the crime tempting and easily committed by the criminal. Vehicle thefts increased by 62 percent during the second quarter of 2017. These reports include thefts of not just cars and trucks, but scooters, motorcycles, ATVs and golf carts as well.

The Quarterly Public Safety Report also features information about the Department’s Prescription Pill Diversion Investigator and efforts to attack the rise in opioid abuse.

The SPD began publishing the Quarterly Public Safety Report in October 2013 to increase awareness about public safety issues in the community. In addition to providing crime statistics, the report provides information on innovative programs and highlights of crime prevention strategies.

Portions of Talmage Street, Franklin Avenue to close remainder of week for resurfacing

(From the City of Springfield)

Talmage Street, from Kansas Expressway to Fort Avenue, and Franklin Avenue, from Talmage Street to Della Street, will close at various times beginning Wednesday, July 26 through Friday, July 28 for Public Works contractors to complete street resurfacing work.

Flaggers will be posted to guide traffic during the closures. Please use caution when traveling through work zones.

Complete video of tonight's Springfield City Council meeting

West Junction Street to close west of Farm Road 123

(From the City of Springfield)

4400 West Junction Street will close west of Farm Road 123 beginning 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 26 through Friday, July 28 (weather permitting) for the replacement of the Railroad approach at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF Railway) crossing.

Portion of Republic Road to close overnight

(From the City of Springfield)

Republic Road will close overnight between Parkcrest Avenue and Fairview Avenue beginning 7 p.m. Monday, July 24 through 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 25 for stormwater improvements associated with the Republic Road Phase 3 widening project.

Motorist are advised to use the marked detour. Closure times are approximate and weather permitting. Access to properties within this area will remain open, but an alternate path may be needed.

The Republic Road Phase 3 widening project will widen Republic Road to five lanes from just west of Parkcrest Avenue to Fairview Avenue. The project will include the addition of bike lanes, sidewalks, stormwater infrastructure, gas and water utility renewals, and a new traffic signal at Broadway Avenue and Republic Road. The project will be funded through the voter-approved 1/4-cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax.

Stone County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

The following petition for dissolution of marriage was filed this week in Stone County Circuit Court:

Candi Anne Lordo vs. Lee Charles Ray

Lawrence County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Lawrence County Circuit Court:

Jennifer L. Sanderson vs. Daniel J. Sanderson
Lindsay Trowbridge vs. Jerrad A. Trowbridge
Darian N. Garcia vs. Justin G. Garcia

Barry County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Barry County Circuit Court:

Callie Sjaarda vs. Brandon Sjaarda
Stevia J. Hooten vs. Sean Hooten
Mike W. Watkins vs. Barbara G. Watkins
Bailey Bradley vs. Andy Bradley

Taney County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Taney County Circuit Court:

Tiffany D. Jacobs vs. Alan T. Jacobs
Steven A. Burns vs. Harmony M. Broadway
Ashton D. Barnes vs. Nathaniel R. Reaves

Greene County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Greene County Circuit Court:

Machelle D. Wieckhorst vs. Charles T. Wieckhorst
Erich D. Higgins vs. Kristie S. Higgins
Jamie Marie Talamantez vs. Fradiol Dede
Cecil James Hayes II vs. Rae Ann Patricia Hayes
Alicia Danielle Mondragon vs. Michael Chanz Mondragon
Trisha Joann Turner vs. Bradley Allen Turner
Sarah E. Loertcher vs. Bradley B. Loertcher
Dustin Keith O'Neal vs. Brandii Leann O'Neal
Delbert Lennard Parker vs. Bonnie Jean Parker
Michael Jim Collins vs. Ann Delories Collins
Karri Ann Rache vs. Scott W. Rache
Sarah E. Kelly vs. Robert C. Kelly
John F. Farias vs. Rita G. Farias
Joanna Mae Ellis vs. Eric Duane Ellis
Jenna Marie Davis vs. Robert Scott Davis
Laura G. Garces vs. Luis A. Leon Sanchez
Lance W. Henry vs. Robyn L. Early
Bryan R. Rador vs. Melissa M. Rador
Petra D. Gonzales vs. Karl G. Gonzales
Anthony W. Frazier vs. Nola A. McCandless
Andrea Lauren Amburn vs. Matthew David Amburn
Chelsey Daleen Brown vs. Robert William Brown
Lisa D. Helms vs. Michael D. Helms
Laura Caroline Haselden vs. Jeremy Michael Haselden
Tiffany Dawn Smith vs. Robert Jason Smith
Brittany Marie Hicks vs. Cory Wayne Hicks
Jill L. Chainey vs. Charles D. Chainey

Greene County Sheriff seeking information on Monday shooting

(From the Greene County Sheriff's Office)

Early Monday morning, July 17, 2017, Greene County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a home in the 3700 block of West Roxbury Street in southwest Greene County where they located a 35-year old male with life-threatening gunshot wounds. During the course of the investigation, a male and female who had been detained for questioning were arrested for unrelated charges.

The investigation is still active and ongoing; the 35-year old gunshot victim is recovering in a local hospital and GCSO Deputies are still searching for the individual or individuals involved in this incident.

We are seeking assistance from the public for any information related to this case to please contact the GCSO by calling 9-1-1, the GCSO Tip Line at 417-829-6230 or reaching out to us on social media.

Springfield man charged with murdering girlfriend

(From the Greene County Sheriff's Office)

On Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Greene County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a home in the 5200 block of East Calberts Lane in eastern Greene County where they located a deceased female with a visible gunshot wound.

The female was later identified as 54-year old Jennifer C. McDaris. Information provided by McDaris' boyfriend, 70-year old Ellman Long, led GCSO Deputies to the home.

The Greene County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has charged ELLMAN S. LONG with:
- 1- Felony count of 2nd Degree Murder
- 1- Felony count of Armed Criminal Action

Kansas woman injured in explosion on Table Rock Lake

A Kansas woman was injured in an explosion 5:20 p.m. Saturday in front of Campbell Point Marina in front of the no wake buoys on Table Rock Lake.

According to the Highway Patrol report, an explosion on a 1996 Bayliner driven by Joshua S. Bohannan, 36, Rosehill, Kansas, occurred after the engine backfired due to a leak on the fuel tank and gas cans accumulated in a compartment.

A passenger, Katie A. Little, 29, Douglas, Kansas, was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.

Springfield Public Schools Teacher of the Year receives regional honor

(From Springfield Public Schools)

Daniel Gutierrez, vocal music teacher at Reed Academy, has been named a Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year for the Southwest Region.

The Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year award is part of the Missouri Teacher of the Year program, sponsored by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Learn more.

Complete video provided for July 18 Springfield Board of Education meeting

(From Springfield Public Schools)

The Springfield school board at its July 18 meeting declared the Doling and Pepperdine buildings as surplus property, a key step in listing the properties for sale. 

Doling and Pepperdine have both been vacant and neither has served as a school site for many years. Soon potential buyers will be able to submit a proposal to express their interest in purchasing the buildings. 

A similar process was used when SPS sold the Bailey building in 2016.

Kimbrough Avenue to be closed at Elm Street intersection Sunday, Monday

(From the City of Springfield)

A contractor for City Utilities will close Kimbrough Avenue at the Elm Street intersection beginning 6 a.m. Sunday, July 23 through 5 p.m. July 24 to install new gas and water mains.

Traffic will be detoured away from intersection.

Springfield students place at national FBLA Conference

(From Springfield Public Schools)

Central, Glendale and Kickapoo students (shown in photo) competed at the National Leadership Conference for Future Business Leaders of America.

Central's Katie Lu placed first in the nation in Introduction to Financial Math. Kickapoo's Noelle Fursa placed sixth in Accounting I. In addition, Kickapoo's Brendan Goodman and Dayne Harman went to finals in Publications Design, Joe Scheihing and Jamie Sampson received 100 percent certification scores on the Microsoft Word certification exam and Nathan Griesmer received a 94 percent certification score in Microsoft Excel.

Portion of West Avenue to close July 24-26

(From the City of Springfield)

West Avenue will close between Phelps Street and Mill Street beginning 6 a.m. Monday, July 24 through 3 p.m. July 28 for sidewalk work.

Agenda posted for Springfield City Council Monday meeting

Springfield City Council Meeting Agenda
July 24, 2017 6:30 p.m.

Speakers must sign up with the City Clerk to speak to an issue on the agenda. Speakers are to limit their remarks to three to five minutes.

Note: Sponsorship does not denote Council member approval or support.

1.

ROLL CALL.

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES. July 10, 2017 City Council Meeting And July 18, 2017 Special City Council Meeting.

Documents:

1. 07-10-2017.PDF
2. 07-18-2017 SPECIAL .PDF

3.

FINALIZATION AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDAS. CITIZENS WISHING TO SPEAK TO OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDAS MUST DO SO AT THIS TIME.

4.

CEREMONIAL MATTERS.

5.

CITY MANAGER REPORT AND RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.

6.

SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On.

7.

Council Bill 2017-164. (Prater)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 8.8 acres of property, generally located at 3508 East Division Street from GR, General Retail District with Conditional District No. 69, to HC, Highway Commercial District with Conditional Overlay District, and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 127; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval). (By: Nobel Estates; 3508 East Division Street; Z-20-2017 w/COD #127)

Documents:

1. 2017-164.PDF

8.

Council Bill 2017-165. (Prater)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 4.2 acres of property, generally located at 3508 East Division Street from GR, General Retail District with Conditional District No. 69, to O-1, Office District, and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 128; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval). (By: Nobel Estates; 3508 East Division Street; Z-21-2017 w/COD #128)

Documents:

1. 2017-165.PDF

9.

Council Bill 2017-166. (Prater)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Zoning Maps,’ by rezoning approximately 0.91 acres of property, generally located at 630 and 636 East Madison Street from R-HD, High-Density Multi-Family Residential District and UN, University Combining District to Planned Development District No. 358; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval). (By: Bryan Properties V, LLC; 630 & 636 East Madison Street, PD 358)

Documents:

1. 2017-166.PDF

10.

Council Bill 2017-167. (Schilling)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 3.72 acres of property, generally located at 2220 West Chesterfield Boulevard from Planned Development No. 141 2nd Amendment and Planned Development 349, to a GR, General Retail District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval). (By: Dearborn Development Inc.; 2220 West Chesterfield Boulevard; Z-15-2017)

Documents:

1. 2017-167.PDF

11.

Council Bill 2017-168. (Schilling)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 1.9 acres of property, generally located at 1630 West Republic Street from a R-SF, Single-Family Residential District, to a GR, General Retail District, and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 129; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval).(By: Southland Christian Church; 1630 West Republic Street; Z-22-2017 w/COD #129)

Documents:

1. 2017-168.PDF

12.

Council Bill 2017-169. (Schilling)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 1.5 acres of property, generally located at 1630 West Republic Street from a R-SF,Single-Family Residential District, to an O-1, Office District, and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 130; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval).  (By:  Southland Christian Church; 1630 West Republic Street; Z-23-2017 w/COD #130)

Documents:

1. 2017-169.PDF

13.

Council Bill 2017-170. (Schilling)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 5 acres of property, generally located at 4349 South Kansas Avenue from R-SF, Single-Family Residential District to R-MD, Medium-Density Multi-Family Residential District and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 125; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff recommended approval and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval). (By: Glossip Family Trust; 4349 South Kansas Avenue; Z-10-2017 w/COD #125)

Documents:

1. 2017-170.PDF

14.

Council Bill 2017-171. (Schilling)

A special ordinance authorizing the issuance of Conditional Use Permit No. 428 to allow a nursing and retirement home within the R-MD, Medium-density Multi-Family Residential District generally located at 4349 South Kansas Avenue. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval). (By: Glossip Family Trust; 4349 South Kansas Avenue; Conditional Use Permit No. 428)

Documents:

1. 2017-171.PDF

15.

Council Bill 2017-172. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance adopting the Redevelopment Plan and Blight Report for the 521 Boonville Redevelopment Area generally located along the west side of Boonville Avenue between Tampa Street and Phelps Street and declaring the 521 Boonville Redevelopment Area to be a blighted area, and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare. (The Planning and Zoning Commission, the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority and Staff recommend approval).
 

Documents:

1. 2017-172.PDF

16.

Council Bill 2017-173. (Schilling)

A special ordinance adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the 414 East Bear Boulevard Redevelopment Area generally located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Bear Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue, and declaring its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare. (The Land Clearance Authority, Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval).

Documents:

1. 2017-173.PDF

17.

Council Bill 2017-174. (Prater)

A special ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan submitted by the Boomertown Lofts Redevelopment Corporation for the redevelopment of an area generally located along the East side of National Avenue between Madison Street and Page Street and the northwest corner of the intersection of Page Street and McCann Avenue; declaring the area in such plan to be a blighted area and its redevelopment necessary for the preservation of the public peace, prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare; authorizing certain tax abatement within the plan area; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Redevelopment Corporation relating to the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. (Staff recommends approval).

Documents:

1. 2017-174.PDF

18.

Council Bill 2017-175. (Fishel)

A special ordinance approving the specifications for the ntersection Improvements 2017 Project Plan No. 2017PW0032T; accepting the bid of Hunter Chase & Associates; Inc., for the project; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract in the amount of $248,579.80 with such bidder.

Documents:

1. 2017-175.PDF

19.

Council Bill 2017-176. (Prater)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 58 – ‘Health and Sanitation,’ by adding Article VIII. – ‘Prescription Drug Monitoring Program,’ to create a procedure for monitoring the prescription and dispensing of Schedule II, III, and IV controlled substances with the City of Springfield (Recommended by the Community Involvement Committee).

Documents:

1. 2017-176.PDF

20.

Amended Council Bill 2017-177. (McClure)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter a User Agreement with St. Louis County to allow St. Louis County to act as administrator of the City of Springfield’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.

Documents:

1. 2017-177AMENDED.PDF

21.

Council Bill 2017-178. (Fisk)

A special ordinance amending the Springfield-Greene County Health Department's Fiscal Year 2016-2017, Operating Budget by increasing expenses in the amount of $200,000; and allocating appropriations from the Health Department Fund Balance.

Documents:

1. 2017-178.PDF

22.

Council Bill 2017-179. (Ollis)

A special ordinance amending the Operating Budget of the Park Board for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 by increasing revenue and expenses in the amount of $400,000; and allocating appropriations between the Parks 2001 and 2006 Sales Tax Funds, respectively.

Documents:

1. 2017-179.PDF

23.

Council Bill 2017-180. (Fisk)

A special ordinance amending the operating budget in the General Fund for the City of Springfield, Missouri, for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, by increasing revenue and expenses in the amount of $92,515.61.

Documents:

1. 2017-180.PDF

24.

Council Bill 2017-181. (Ollis)

A special ordinance amending the operating budget for various Special Revenue and Enterprise Funds for the City of Springfield, Missouri, for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, by increasing revenue in the amount of $691,006.95 and expenses in the amount of $715,375.63.

Documents:

1. 2017-181.PDF

25.

Council Bill 2017-182. (Hosmer)

A special ordinance authorizing and directing the issuance, sale and delivery by the City of Springfield, Missouri, of Special Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2017D (College Station Garage Project) and Series 2017E (Heer’s Garage Project), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $11,700,000 for the purpose of providing funds to refund the Series 2007A Refunded Bonds and the Series 2007B Refunded Bonds (as defined below); authorizing and approving certain documents in connection with the issuance of the Bonds; authorizing certain other documents and actions in connection therewith; and declaring an emergency.

Documents:

1. 2017-182.PDF

26.

RESOLUTIONS.

27.

EMERGENCY BILLS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.

28.

Council Bill 2017-191. (Hosmer)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to cooperate in the “On Call Work Zone Enforcement Program” and amending the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 budget for the Springfield Police Department in the amount of $39,000.00; and declaring an emergency pursuant to City Charter Section 2.12.

Documents:

1. 2017-191.PDF

29.

Council Bill 2017-192. (Fisk)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with the Board of Governors of Missouri State University for the purpose of continuing to provide enhanced law enforcement services within and around the Missouri State University campus; and declaring an emergency pursuant to Charter Section 2.12.

Documents:

1. 2017-192.PDF

30.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.

31.

GRANTS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.

32.

Council Bill 2017-193. (Fisk)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept, and appropriate, Disaster Recovery Jobs Program-Dislocated Worker grant funds in the amount of $100,000 from the State of Missouri Division of Workforce Development, for the purpose of implementing a Disaster Recovery Jobs Program in Webster County, as a result of the Spring 2017, flooding; to enter into necessary agreements; to carry out the grant; and amending the budget of the Department of Workforce Development of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 in the amount of $100,000.

Documents:

1. 2017-193.PDF

33.

AMENDED BILLS.

34.

PUBLIC HEARING.

35.

FIRST READING BILLS. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.

36.

Council Bill 2017-194. (Fulnecky)

A special ordinance authorizing the transfer of $600,000 from the City of Springfield’s General Fund to the Golf Enterprise Fund for the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, as an interest-free loan to the Park Board to allow the Park Board to replace three wooden bridges at the Rivercut Golf Course with pre-fabricated steel bridges, with the Park Board guaranteeing repayment of this loan over a five-year period, consolidating the current transfer with an existing sod loan balance of approximately $100,000; and amending the budget of the Springfield-Greene County Park Board for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 in the amount of $600,000.

Documents:

1. 2017-194.PDF

37.

Council Bill 2017-195. (Ollis)

A special ordinance amending the budget of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for the Art Museum for fiscal year 2017-2018, in the amount of $255,000 for the purpose of developing a master site plan for the Museum’s building and grounds and hiring a consultant to develop and implement a capital fundraising campaign for improvements identified in the master site plan

Documents:

1. 2017-195.PDF

38.

Council Bill 2017-196. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe, for the purpose of purchasing 67,022 square feet of property for access and parking generally located on the North side of Commercial Street between Campbell Avenue and Benton Avenue; authorizing a total purchase price of $999,105.52 which is comprised of an existing $707,849.57 Burlington Northern Santa Fe credit, $268,150.43 of Commercial Street Tax Increment Financing District funds, and $23,105.52 from the 1/8-Cent Transportation Sales Tax which is already budgeted.

Documents:

1. 2017-196.PDF

39.

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.

Ms. Julie Gariepy wishes to address City Council

40.

NEW BUSINESS.

As per RSMo 109.230 (4), City records that are on file in the City Clerk’s office and have met the retention schedule will be destroyed in compliance with the guidelines established by the Secretary of State’s office.

41.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

42.

MISCELLANEOUS.

43.

CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. See Item #3

44.

Council Bill 2017-197. (Schilling)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Encroachment License Agreement with Springfield Public Schools for the purpose of maintenance and use of a soccer field, baseball field, concession stand, baseball dugout, and bleachers currently on City right-of-way generally located at 1333 South Grant Avenue.

Documents:

1. 2017-197.PDF

45.

CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS.

46.

CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On.

47.

Council Bill 2017-183. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of the public streets and easements to the City of Springfield, Missouri, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of CBC Subdivision, generally located at 3000 North Grant Avenue, upon the applicant filing and recording a final plat that substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with the terms of this Ordinance. (Staff recommends that City Council accept the public streets and easements).

Documents:

1. 2017-183.PDF

48.

Council Bill 2017-184. (Schilling)

A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of the public streets and easements to the City of Springfield, Missouri, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Howey’s Subdivision, generally located at 3920 South Kansas Avenue, upon the applicant filing and recording a final plat that substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with the terms of this Ordinance; and concurring with the Planning and Zoning Commission’s grant of a subdivision variance. (Staff recommends that City Council accept the public streets and easements).

Documents:

1. 2017-184.PDF

49.

Council Bill 2017-185. (Fishel)

A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of the public streets and easements to the City of Springfield, Missouri, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Mace’s Subdivision, generally located at 3009 East Republic Street, upon the applicant filing and recording a final plat that substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with the terms of this Ordinance. (Staff recommends that City Council accept the public streets and easements).

Documents:

1. 2017-185.PDF

50.

Council Bill 2017-186. (Prater)

A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of the public streets and easements to the City of Springfield, Missouri, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of SSAC Park Subdivision, generally located at 4825 East Kearney Street, upon the applicant filing and recording a final plat that substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with the terms of this Ordinance. (Staff recommends that City Council accept the public streets and easements).

Documents:

1. 2017-186.PDF

51.

Council Bill 2017-187. (Fisk)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a donation in the amount of $12,000.00, from the Downtown Community Improvement District designated for the purchase of two Trek E-Bicycles for use by the Springfield Police Department.

Documents:

1. 2017-187.PDF

52.

Council Bill 2017-188. (Prater)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a license agreement with Environmental Works, Inc., to install and maintain two monitoring wells on public right-of-way to monitor groundwater conditions at no cost to the City.

Documents:

1. 2017-188.PDF

53.

BOARD CONFIRMATIONS

Confirm the following appointment to the Springfield-Greene County Public Library Board: Cindy Waites with a term to expire July 1, 2020.

54.

END OF CONSENT AGENDA.

55.

CLOSED SESSION:

City Council will hold a closed meeting to discuss legal actions, causes of action, litigation, privileged and confidential communications pursuant to Section 610.021 (1), RSMo.; and this meeting, record, and vote shall be closed and the City Council shall stand adjourned at the end of the closed session.