U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Springfield

Christian County

Andrew Joseph Pate and Katherine Elizabeth Pate
Christian Ivan Ferrer
Julie L. DeAtley
Sean Curtis Bruce and Krystal Janeen Bruce

Douglas County

Brian Cedric Turner and Jolene Rose Neuenschwander

Greene County

Dustin Gene Debiase
Matilda Ann Morse
Adria LoRee Robinson
Johnny Lee Burney Morrow
Shane Daniel Plaster and Elizabeth Ann Plaster
Christian Ivan Ferrer
Ronald Rae Prince
Richard Lee Brock
Teasha T. Davis
Clyde L. Mayberry
Shannon M. Counterman






Gerald Joseph Hunziker
Robert Francis Sandwell and Christina Anne Sandwell
Nancy Marie Miller
William Bruce Webb, Jr.
Susan Agnes Shepard
Heath Cody Hamilton and Andrea Leigh Hamilton
Daniel Scott Haase
Glenda Joy Hill
Gary F. Dirstine and Roxanne Marie Dirstine
Ricardo Mills and Terri Lane Mills

Howell County

Melissa Kay Collins
Michael Chester Podernski and Rosaline Podernski
Brenda Gail George
Eric David Bennett

Laclede County

William P. Chavez
Larry Leon Dry and Jerry Leann Dry

Oregon County

Faith Olivia Barton

Polk County

Wilma Lee Cates
Loretta Jean Clark
Melissa Renee Bogart
Linda Kay Doolittle
William Ellsworth Evans and Paula Joyce Evans







Taney County

Michael Allen George and Elizabeth Kirsten George
Everett Lee Flannery, Jr. and Livioinia Anne Flannery
Michael Ross Lynch and Lucinda Lynch
Marsha Rhea O'Briant
Michelle Marie Bailey
Deborah Sue Fischer


Webster County

Christopher Erwin Mays and Jocelynne Anna Mays
Jaclyn Ann Dover
Donna Sue Denton

Spring Wildflower Workshop planned at Roaring River State Park

(From Missouri State Parks)

Roaring River State Park will host a Spring Wildflower Workshop 3-5 p.m., Saturday, April 7 at the Ozark Chinquapin Nature Center.

The workshop will be an educational study of native wildflowers found in various habitats throughout the park.

The workshop will cover basic identification of wildflowers, historical and medicinal uses of wildflowers, as well as wild edibles. Expect to hike along several park trails during the workshop. Wear sturdy shoes and bring your camera.

Roaring River State Park is located 7 miles south of Cassville on Highway 112 in Barry County, in southwest Missouri. For more information about the event, contact the park office at 417-847-2539.

Ten-year-old Branson child seriously injured in three-vehicle crash on 76

Two people were injured in a three-vehicle accident 5:06 p.m. Thursday on MO 76, one mile east of Branson.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2007 Infinity G35I driven by Aaron D. Michel, 42, Branson, and a 2007 Honda Odyssey driven by Sharon D. Dixon, 75, Branson, were stopped in traffic when a 2000 Dodge Ram driven by Jerry A. Ball, 47, Branson, struck the Michel vehicle in the rear and the Michel vehicle struck the Dixon vehicle in the rear.







The Michel vehicle ran off the roadway and struck a ditch.

Michel was treated for minor injuries and a passenger in his vehicle, Lawson C. Michel, 10, Branson, for serious injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.

Springfield motorcyclist killed in crash at Kansas Expressway and Hovey

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On March 28th at 11:49 a.m., officers with the Springfield Police Department responded to the intersection of Kansas Expressway and Hovey in response to a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and passenger car.

A BMW passenger car was eastbound on Hovey at Kansas Expressway. The BMW traveled east onto Kansas Expressway to turn northbound when it was struck by a Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by 30-year-old Justin Jenson of Springfield.

Jenson, who was traveling southbound on Kansas Expressway, was thrown from the Harley Davidson motorcycle and died at the scene. Next of kin has been notified.

The investigation is ongoing as officers look into circumstances surrounding in the crash.

Agenda posted for Springfield City Council lunch meeting

Springfield City Council Lunch 
Tuesday, April 2, 2019,12 pm 
Councilman Denny Whayne Conference Room (Busch Building, 4th Floor) 840 Boonville Avenue 

TENTATIVE AGENDA 

1. Walkability Program.

2. Review of the Upcoming April 8, 2019 City Council Meeting Agenda.

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

Springfield Police Department to hold Neighborhood Watch training sessions

(From the Springfield Police Department)

The Springfield Police Department will be conducting Neighborhood Watch training sessions from 6-8 p.m. on April 24 and 25.

The training focuses on crime prevention, observation and reporting skills, Operation Identification and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). 

With 18 official Watch groups now formed, the program continues to grow within the City of Springfield.

SPD encourages all citizens living inside City limits to attend the free training sessions. Attendees must attend class both evenings to receive the full training. Those interested should register by contacting the SPD Crime Prevention Unit at 417-874-2113 or by submitting an online registration form. Seating is limited.

Springfield native promoted to lieutenant of Highway Patrol's Drug and Crime Control Division

(From the Missouri State Highway Patrol)

Captain Paul D. Kerperin, director of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Drug & Crime Control Division, announces the following promotion effective April 1, 2019:

Sergeant Daniel P. Banasik, Q/DDCC, is being promoted to lieutenant and designated assistant director of the Drug & Crime Control Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City.

Banasik was appointed to the Patrol on August 1, 1986, as a member of the 58th Recruit Class. Upon completing his training at the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop D, Zone 11, Jasper County. He transferred to Zone 1, Greene County, on May 1, 1990.

On May 1, 1992, Banasik transferred to the Division of Drug & Crime Control and was assigned to the Narcotics Unit. While working in that assignment, he has been promoted to corporal (February 1, 1995) and sergeant (January 1, 1998). From 1998 to 2019, Banasik served as the Patrol's liaison to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Lieutenant Banasik grew up in Springfield, MO, and graduated from Parkview High School in Springfield. He earned a Bachelor of Science in English from Southwest Missouri State University (now Missouri State University), in Springfield, in 1985. Lt. Banasik and his wife, Susan (Radford), have two children.

Springfield Police Captain Tad Peters named "Big of the Year"

(From the Springfield Police Department)

The Springfield Police Department is proud to announce that on March 27, 2019, SPD Captain Tad Peters was awarded “Big of the Year” by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks.

Tad joined the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks Board of Directors in 2011. It was at that time, he decided to become a Lunch Buddy where he could spend one lunch break per week mentoring a then fifth grader named Nick.

Tad said in a recent essay that he was told from the beginning their match may not be an easy one, as Nick frequented in-school suspension and had grown up without a positive male influence. Captain Peters didn’t shy away from the opportunity to be in Nick’s life.

Now, nearly 10 years later, Nick has enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves with hopes to one day follow in Tad’s footsteps in law enforcement.

“We are proud and appreciative that Tad is finally getting recognition for his leadership at the organization and at the department,” said Police Chief Paul Williams. “I couldn’t think of someone more deserving of this award than Tad. He is humble, hardworking, a great role model and willing to put in the effort to make a difference in a young man’s life.”

Tad’s involvement in Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks has also helped to expand the Bigs in Blue program to SPD.

Bigs in Blue is a national campaign for Big Brothers Big Sisters to connect youth with police in communities throughout our nation to build strong, trusting, lasting relationships.

“The children we’re serving likely have had negative interactions with law enforcement already — maybe a parent was arrested in front of them or a sibling has been in juvenile court,” said Ashley French, BBBSO’s Chief Executive Officer. “That viewpoint may only worsen over time and can even result in a contentious and potentially dangerous situation later. If we can match that child with a police officer now, we could truly build stronger bonds between law enforcement and the families they serve.”

SPD currently has six officers participating in the program.

Springfield Superintendent John Jungmann receives prestigious state award

(From Springfield Public Schools)

The Missouri Association of School Administrators has selected Superintendent John Jungmann as the recipient of the 2019 Robert L. Pearce Award. A committee of peers selected him as the 33rd recipient of this prestigious award from among nominees from each of the eight MASA districts. The award was presented March 27 during a banquet at the MASA spring conference at Lake of the Ozarks.

Since becoming the leader of Missouri’s largest school district in 2014, Dr. Jungmann has focused on ways to ensure SPS’ 25,000 students are prepared to succeed by providing engaging, relevant and personalized learning experiences every day.

His philosophy of engaging students in their learning through project-based environments is a mindset that took root as a high school student when he was encouraged by a teacher to serve on the student newspaper. “Experiences are an essential component that helps students make meaning and connect classroom to life. This idea has resulted in the expansion of our Explore program, which ensures that students engaged in our summer learning program have weekly experiences outside of the traditional classroom.”

Dr. Jungmann has also implemented programs that provide all students, especially those who are under-resourced or under-represented, with equitable access to modern tools. Part of the push for technology can be seen in the IGNITE program which has equalized technology for all students grades 3-12; and because of this, in part, SPS is seeing improvement in all grades in the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) area of English Language Arts compared with state averages.

Communications and community engagement have also been a vital part of Dr. Jungmann’s leadership. During his first year as superintendent, he engaged in a 90-day listening tour of the district and community and from that experience developed the Envisioning Excellence process to further engage community members. A community task force on facilities, which began its work in 2018, is one recent example of the many ways Dr. Jungmann strives to involve and engage school district patrons.

Dr. Jungmann believes that the central issue facing Missouri public education today is the expansion of choice opportunities for students across the state. Jungmann stated, “Missouri districts must show they are ready and willing to innovate and successfully compete with those who would like to see public education tax funds flow to charter, private or for-profit virtual schools. Springfield Public Schools and more than 140 other school districts have positioned ourselves to compete by implementing the Launch project, which provides virtual course access to high-quality instruction created and developed by Missouri educators.”



Dr. Jungmann began his administrative career as a principal at Monett Middle School and eventually became superintendent of that school district. He left Monett to become deputy superintendent and then superintendent at Liberty Public Schools coming to Springfield.

He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Missouri Southern State University. He earned his Master of Science in Secondary Education and Specialist in Education degrees from Missouri State University and his Doctor of Education from University of Arkansas.

Dr. Jungmann is a past president of the Missouri Association of School Administrators; a member of the American Association of School Administrators; and has served on the AASA Superintendent Certification Program. He has also served on the Education Research Development Institute.

Dr. Jungmann is active in the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, the GO CAPS program, Community Partnerships of the Ozarks, Ozarks Regional YMCA and the P-20 Council of the Ozarks.

Jungmann is the 33rd recipient of the prestigious Robert L. Pearce Award, which provides a monetary award to the recipient and a scholarship for a Springfield Public Schools student.

Other nominees for the 2019 Pearce Award, including their school districts and MASA District, are:
Roger Barnes, Chillicothe R-II School District, Northwest
Robert Brinkley, Odessa R-VII School District, West Central
Kenneth Cook , Malden R-I School District, Southeast
Jacque Cowherd, Fulton 58 School District, Northeast
Eric Knost , Rockwood School District, Greater St. Louis
Kari Monsees , Raymore-Peculiar School District, Greater Kansas City
Patricia Thompson, Crawford County R-I School District, South Central

Reeds Spring man killed, three seriously injured in four-vehicle crash on 65

A Reeds Spring man was killed and three people injured in a four-vehicle crash 3:18 p.m. today on U. S. 65, five miles south of Highlandville.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2017 Chevrolet Impala driven by Douglas J. Dale, 48, Nixa, traveling southbound, crossed the median and struck a 2010 Harley Davidson FLTC Ultra Shrine motorcycle driven by James Roe, 57, Reeds Spring, and a 2016 Harley Davidson FLHTK motorcycle driven by Michael D. Jones, 70, address unknown, which were traveling northbound.

A 2008 Harley Davidson FLHUTCUI motorcycle driven by Gerald McLaughlin, 67, Springfield, hit debris caused by the crash.








Dr. Timothy Woods pronounced Roe dead at 4:07 p.m. at Cox South  Hospital, Springfield.

Jones and McLaughlin were treated for serious injuries at Cox South.

Dale was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.

Federal jury convicts Purdy man on meth, weapons charges

(From the U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri)

A Purdy, Mo., man has been convicted by a federal trial jury of possessing methamphetamine to distribute and of illegally possessing a firearm.

Guadalupe Urbina-Rodriguez, 71, was found guilty on Tuesday, March 26, of possessing methamphetamine to distribute, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Evidence introduced during the trial indicated that a federal postal inspector seized a package on Aug. 31, 2018, that was addressed to Urbina-Rodriguez’s address. The package, which contained 448.8 grams of methamphetamine, was purportedly mailed from a nonexistent address in California.

The postal inspector delivered the package to Urbina-Rodriguez, who was sitting in a chair under a tree in the front yard. Urbina-Rodriguez had a loaded Marlin .22-caliber rifle sitting beside him. Law enforcements officers then executed a search warrant of the residence and seized the package.

Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition. Urbina-Rodriguez has four prior felony convictions related to drug trafficking or possessing a controlled substance and a prior felony conviction for maintaining a public nuisance.

Following the presentation of evidence, the jury in the U.S. District Court in Springfield, Mo., deliberated for about an hour and 15 minutes before returning the guilty verdicts to U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool, ending a trial that began Monday, March 26, 2019.

Under federal statutes, Urbina-Rodriguez is subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison without parole, up to a sentence of life in federal prison without parole. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.

This case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica R. Keller. It was investigated by the Ozark Drug Enforcement Team, the Cassville, Mo., Police Department, the Barry County, Mo., Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

Portion of Erie Street closed for emergency repairs

(From the City of Springfield)

Erie Street has been closed near 2938 E. Erie Street for emergency sewer main repairs. Repairs are expected to be complete and the roadway reopened by 6 p.m.

Access to all residential properties will be maintained throughout repairs. Through traffic is advised to seek another route.

Portion of Washington Avenue to be closed for 10 weeks

(From the City of Springfield)

Washington Avenue will close between Commercial Street and Chase Street for approximately 10 weeks beginning Monday, April 1 for the construction of the Link Washington Avenue Pedestrian Improvement project.

The focus of the Link Washington Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project is to provide safe pedestrian and bicycle access along this segment of the Link by improving visibility through the pedestrian tunnel of the railroad underpass.

The project involves the construction of new retaining walls on the west side of Washington Avenue to widen the sidewalk for a multi-use path between Commercial Street and Chase Street. Improvements will also include new street lighting and upgrades to existing stormwater infrastructure.

Pedestrian access will be maintained through the duration of the project. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route.

The contractor for the project is Hamilton and Dad, Inc. It will be funded by the 1/8-cent Transportation Sales Tax Alternative Transportation program and the ¼-cent Capital Improvements Stormwater Improvements program.

Complete video of tonight's Springfield City Council meeting

Coffee with the Springfield Police Chief scheduled

(From the Springfield Police Department)

Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams will be hosting "Coffee with the Chief" at 7:00 -8:30 a.m. Friday, March 29th at Eurasia Coffee & Tea located at 445 E. Commercial Street.

The purpose of the meeting is to encourage an open discussion between the public and the Chief. Anyone interested in asking questions or learning more about the Springfield Police Department is encouraged to attend.

Coffee with the Chief

Appleton City man killed in head-on collision

An Appleton City man was killed in a two-vehicle crash 2:35 a.m. today on MO 52, a half mile east of Appleton City.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2000 Dodge Dakota driven by Brent G. Green, 51, Appleton City, crossed the center line and struck a 2000 International 99001 driven by Jackie N. Davis, 39, Appleton City, head on.

St. Clair County Assistant Coroner pronounced Green dead at the scene at 3:41 a.m.








Davis was treated for minor injuries at Elliott Memorial Hospital, Appleton City.

The fatality was the 20th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.

Monett residents, including 12-year-old, injured in three-vehicle chain reaction accident

Two Monett residents were injured in a three-vehicle accident 4:40 p.m. today on U. S. 60, southeast of Monett.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Noah R. Stanley, 21, Monett, struck the rear of a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country driven by Michele N. Freiburger, 45, Monett, pushing it into the rear of a 2001 Dodge Neon driven by Jacob R. Henderson, 23, Purdy.

Freiburger was treated for minor injuries and a passenger in her vehicle, Amelia Freiburger, 12, Monett, for moderate injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.

Crane woman killed in crash on 413

A Crane woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident 1 p.m. on MO 413, a half mile south of Route M.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2000 Ford Ranger driven by Daniel W. Cantrell, 68, Marionville, crossed the center line and struck a 2008 Chevrolet HHR driven by Barbara J. Sutherland, 82, Crane.

Stone County Coroner John Cunnyham pronounced Sutherland dead at the scene at 1:57 p.m.







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

The fatality was the 21st this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.

Westbound I-44 on/off ramps to be closed at Lawrence County Route Z interchange

(From MODOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT

What: Westbound I-44 on/off ramps CLOSED at Lawrence County Route Z interchange (Mile Marker 58) near Halltown

When: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday into Thursday, March 27-28

Details: Contractor crews installing guardrail 

Traffic Impacts:
Drivers will have to seek alternate routes to get around the closed ramps
Drivers encouraged to go to next interchange to turn around to get to their destinations
Ramps open during daytime hours

(Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule)

Closure of Jefferson Avenue between Monroe and Madison canceled, will be rescheduled

(From the City of Springfield)

A closure of Jefferson Avenue between Monroe Street and Madison Street scheduled for this week has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Previous Release:

Jefferson Avenue will close between Monroe Street and Madison Street beginning 8 a.m. Monday, March 25 through noon on Friday, March 29 for the repair of a stormwater box culvert under the roadway.

Local traffic will maintain access to their driveways. All other motorists are advised to use the marked detour via Monroe Street, Kimbrough Avenue and Madison Street.

Three Forsyth residents, including one-year-old, injured in ATV accident near Rockaway Beach

Three Forsyth residents were injured in a one-vehicle accident 10:45 a.m today on Bentley Road, a quarter of a mile south of Rockaway Beach.

According to the Highway Patrol report, Christopher J. Peterson, 27, Forsyth, driving a 2018 Polaris Ranger ATV, lost control of the vehicle, causing it to run off the right side of the roadway and overturn.







Peterson was treated for serious injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.

Two passengers, Emily N. Boyles, 21, and Devin J. Harris, 1, both of Forsyth, were treated for minor injuries at Cox Branson Hospital.

Tulsa man drowns after driving into Table Rock Lake

A Tulsa, Oklahoma man was killed in a one-vehicle accident 3:41 p.m. Friday on private property on Rockwood Lane, five miles south of Branson West.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Ray L. Moore, 39, Tulsa, Oklahoma, drove into Table Rock Lake, with Moore unable to escape from the vehicle, which was then completely submerged.








Stone County Coroner John Cunningham pronounced Moore dead at the scene at 5:50 p.m.

The fatality was the 19th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Springfield

Christian County

Joshua Lee Evans and Amanda Leeann Evans
Lola Briana Partridge
Amanda Lynn Flood
Kenneth Lester Perkins and Tami Annette Perkins
Michael Jay Leppard and Jennifer L. Leppard

Greene County

Marcia Jean Woody
Jordan Kemper Aber
Danny Wayne Rowden
Daniel Patrick Hagen
C. Lewis Enterprises LLC
Sarah Ann Barton
Daniel Francis Joseph Polendo and Monique Mary Polendo
Christopher Wayne Pointer
George Eugene Pittman III
Nikki Elaine Oates
Judith Kay Wilkerson
Abbie Dawn Mattix
Steven N. McNeil and Melissa Kay McNeal
Michelle Rene Herman
Patricia Lynne Davis
Ashley Kay King
Jamie Loren Stewart and Jennifer R. Ayers Stewart
Richard Raymond Stephenson and Mary Ellen Stephenson







Howell County

Russell Bartlett

Laclede County

Gretchen Grace Peters
Thomas Farrell Tait
William Eugene Carlson and Heather Renee Carlson

Oregon County

Virginia Lynn Carson

Polk County

Kimberly Kay Moore

Pulaski County

Dustin Allen Baggs and Krystal Nicole White Baggs
Randall Joseph West
Vicky Joe Oursbourn

St. Clair County

Mark David Jones and Diane Renee Jones







Taney County

Shane Levi Reed
Edith Tabitha Somers
Randall E. Depew and Laresa Dawne Depew

Texas County

Scott Edward Gibson
Warren K. Warden Sr. and Cindy Lou Warden

Webster County

Bobby Dean Noel and Martha Jeanette Noel

Agenda posted for Springfield City Council lunch meeting

Springfield City Council Lunch
Tuesday, March 26, 2019, 12 p.m. 
Councilman Denny Whayne Conference Room (Busch Building, 4th Floor) 840 Boonville Avenue 

TENTATIVE AGENDA 

1. Follow-Up from the City Council Meeting of March 25, 2019.

2. Continuation of Dangerous Building Code Enforcement/Neighborhood Nuisance – Maurice Jones, Harlan Hill, and Cora Scott.

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

Portion of Jefferson Avenue to close next week

(From the City of Springfield)

Jefferson Avenue will close between Monroe Street and Madison Street beginning 8 a.m. Monday, March 25 through noon on Friday, March 29 for the repair of a stormwater box culvert under the roadway.

Local traffic will maintain access to their driveways. All other motorists are advised to use the marked detour via Monroe Street, Kimbrough Avenue and Madison Street.

City of Springfield to conduct citizen satisfaction survey

(From the City of Springfield)

The City of Springfield will begin conducting a citizen satisfaction survey next week.

Surveys will be mailed next week to 6,000 randomly selected households in the city limits of Springfield and should hit mailboxes next week. Within 10 days of receiving a survey in the mail, residents can expect to receive a follow-up email reminding them to complete the survey and mail it in, or complete it online via a link provided in the email. The survey is estimated to take about 15 minutes to complete.

“The purpose of our Citizen Satisfaction Survey is to gather feedback on City programs and services,” said City Manager Jason Gage. “It’s a valuable tool that we’ll use to measure the progress of our City Council and staff priorities, and will help us plan for the future. We appreciate our citizens taking the time to let us know how we’re serving them,” he added.

Springfield residents will be asked about their level of satisfaction and priorities for a wide range of community services, including public safety, parks and recreation, code enforcement, public works, communication and customer service. Any personal information residents provide in their responses will remain confidential.

The survey, which will cost about $21,000 to administer, is being conducted by ETC Institute. Based in Olathe, Kansas, ETC is a national leader in market research that has administered more than 700 surveys in cities and counties across the U.S. According to its website, ETC has conducted research for more major U.S. cities than any other firm, surveying more than 2 million people since 2006 in more than 850 cities in 49 states.

ETC performed the City’s 2014 and 2011 citizen surveys and was awarded the 2019 contract through a competitive bidding process.

Survey results will be presented to the City Council in late spring and made available to the public.

“Actively engaging citizens helps us identify areas where we can improve. I look forward to citizens’ feedback,” Gage said.

Rogersville man airlifted to Springfield Mercy after collision with semi

A Rogersville man was injured in a two-vehicle collision 2:40 p.m. Wednesday on Highway B, one mile north of Rogersville.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2004 Peterbilt driven by Johnny L. Rickman, 58, Sarcoxie, crossed the highway in front of a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Tommy L. Robinson, 69, Rogersville. The Robinson vehicle struck the Rickman vehicle in the side.

Robinson was airlifted to Mercy Hospital, Springfield, to be treated for serious injuries.

Affidavit: Branson woman admits delivering heroin/fentanyl to Springfield trafficker

During questioning by DEA investigators, a Branson woman said she had been picking up heroin/fentanyl from a source in upstate Missouri and delivering it to a Springfield trafficker.

A federal grand jury today indicted Ashley Brott, 28, who is being held without bond in the Greene County Jail.

Brott was already on the DEA's radar, when a Phelps County deputy confiscated 79 grams of heroin during a stop February 5, enough for "790 doses of heroin or fentanyl."

Agenda posted for Springfield City Council meeting

Upcoming Springfield City Council Meeting Agenda
March 25, 2019  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. March 11, 2019 City Council Meeting And March 12, 2019 Special City Council Meeting.

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.

Council Bill 2019-063. (McClure)

A resolution recognizing the achievement of the Greenwood Laboratory School Blue Jays, under the guidance and leadership of coach Darren Taylor and assistant coach Joe Black, upon winning the 2018-2019 Missouri State High School Activities Association Class 2 Boys Basketball State Tournament.

6.

Council Bill 2019-064. (McClure)

A resolution recognizing the achievement of the Springfield Catholic High School Fightin’ Irish, under the guidance and leadership of coach Dustin Larsen, and assistant coaches Zach Steed and Denny Hunt, upon winning second place in the 2018-2019 Missouri State High School Activities Association Class 3 Boys Basketball State Tournament.

7.

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

8.

SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On. Council Bill 2019-029 Was Tabled At The March 11, 2019 City Council Meeting. Council Bill 2019-030 Was Amended At The March 11, 2019 City Council Meeting And The Public Hearing Is Being Held Over On Amendment Only. For Item No. 8, Citizens May Speak To Amendment Only. May Be Voted On. Council Bill 2019-036 Was Tabled At The March 11, 2019 City Council Meeting.

9.

Council Bill 2019-029. (Schilling) Tabled At The March 11, 2019 City Council Meeting.

A general ordinance amending Section 1-9 of the Springfield City Code, ‘City Limits,’ by annexing 9.3 acres of private property and 0.3 acres of Greene County right-of-way into the City of Springfield, Missouri, generally located at 3851 West Farm Road148/University Street, and generally referenced as Annexation A-1-19; and amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 46, Section 46-1, ‘Boundaries of wards, precincts and council zones,’ by adding this property to the ward and precinct assigned by the County Clerk. (By: A&R Property Developers, LLC; 3851 W. Farm Road 148/University St.; Annexation A-1-19.)

Documents:

1. 2019-029.PDF

10.

Amended Council Bill 2019-030. (Schilling) Amended At The March 11, 2019 City Council Meeting And The Public Hearing Is Being Held Over On Amendment Only. Citizens May Speak To Amendment Only. May Be Voted On.

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning 9.3 acres of property generally located at 3851 West Farm Road 148/University Street from County C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District, to R-MD, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential District and GR, General Retail District; and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 166; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend approval.) (By: A&R Property Developers, LLC; 3851 W. Farm Road 148/University St.; Z-4-2019 w/COD #166.)

11.

Council Bill 2019-036. (Schilling) Tabled At The March 11, 2019 City Council Meeting.

A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of public streets and easements to the City of Springfield, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Opal Sunset Subdivision generally located at 3851 West Farm Road 148/University 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 all the terms of this Ordinance. (Staff recommends that City Council accept the public streets and easements.)

Documents:

1. 2019-036.PDF

12.

Council Bill 2019-055. (Ferguson)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning 3.73 acres of property, generally located at 1116 and 1120 East Pythian Street, 922 to 933 North Florence Avenue, and 941 North National Avenue, from LB, Limited Business District and R-TH, Residential Townhouse District to GI, Government and Institutional Use District. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Junior College District of Southwest Missouri (OTC); 1116, 1120 East Pythian Street, 922 to 933 North Florence Avenue, and 941 North National Avenue; Z-2-2019.)

Documents:

1. 2019-055.PDF

13.

Council Bill 2019-056. (Ferguson)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning 43.5 acres of property, generally located at 1325 North Eldon Avenue, from Planned Development No. 187, 1st Amendment, to GM, General Manufacturing District. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Positronic Industries Inc.; 1325 North Eldon Avenue; Z-5-2019.)

Documents:

1. 2019-056.PDF

14.

Council Bill 2019-057. (Prater)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning 1.8 acres of property, generally located at 3040 East Cherry Street, from HC, Highway Commercial and R-LD, Low-Density Multi-family Residential District with Conditional Overlay District No. 77 to GM, General Manufacturing District and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 167. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Excel Investments LP; 3040 East Cherry Street; Z-6-2019 w/Conditional Overlay District No. 167.)

Documents:

1. 2019-057.PDF

15.

Council Bill 2019-058. (Simpson)

A general ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the Springfield City Code, ‘Land Development Code,’ Article III, ‘Zoning Regulations,’ Division VI, ‘Design and Development Standards,’ Section 36-483, ‘Off-Street Parking and Loading Design Standards,’ relating to surfacing requirements for driveways, vehicle parking, storage, and maneuvering areas. (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.)

Documents:

1. 2019-058.PDF

16.

Council Bill 2019-059. (Ollis)

A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for The Link Washington Avenue Project; accepting the bid of Hamilton and Dad, Inc., in the amount of $233,162.19, for said Project; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with such bidder.

Documents:

1. 2019-059.PDF

17.

RESOLUTIONS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.

18.

Council Bill 2019-065. (Ferguson)

A resolution extending the declaration of an economic and housing access calamity for the purpose of continuing to allow service providers to provide food and lodging for the working poor and unemployed in the community; and providing a term for same.

Documents:

1. 2019-065.PDF

19.

EMERGENCY BILLS.

20.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.

21.

GRANTS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.

22.

Council Bill 2019-066. (Hosmer)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into several Agreements with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the purpose of accepting Surface Transportation Block Grant funding for the construction of sidewalks and trails in the City of Springfield; amending the Department of Public Works Fiscal Year 2018-2019 budget in the amount of $598,951.00 to appropriate the grant funds; and declaring that this Council Bill qualifies for approval in one-reading.

Documents:

1. 2019-066.PDF

23.

AMENDED BILLS.

24.

COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.

25.

Council Bill 2019-067. (Fisk)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to apply to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Federal Fiscal Year 2019 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program funds under the Consolidated Plan, to accept Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program funds, to enter into any necessary agreements to carry out the grants, and to exercise any and all powers necessary to implement selected projects; selecting projects for funding for the City of Springfield Fiscal Year 2019-2020; to reaffirm the Community Development Objectives and Priorities; and to declare that this Ordinance qualifies as a one-reading bill pursuant to City Charter Section 2.16(25). (City Council is not expected to vote on this Ordinance after the first reading on March 25, 2019.)

Documents:

1. 2019-067.PDF

26.

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

27.

Council Bill 2019-068. (Ollis)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 2, ‘Administration,’ Article VI, ‘Finances,’ Division 2, ‘Purchasing,’ Section 2-401, ‘Purchasing Manual adopted,’ by adding Section 13-3.312 for the purpose of allowing retired police officers to purchase their service weapons.

Documents:

1. 2019-068.PDF

28.

Council Bill 2019-069. (Fisk)

A special ordinance amending the General Fund budget of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for Fiscal Year 2019, by appropriating a portion of the 2018 Fiscal Year carryover funds in the amount of $2,800,000.

Documents:

1. 2019-069.PDF

29.

Council Bill 2019-070. (Prater)

A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for the “Cherry Street Widening – Barnes Avenue to Oak Grove Avenue” Project; accepting the bid of Hamilton and Dad, Inc., in the amount of $2,051,509.32; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with such bidder; for the purpose of constructing said Project.

Documents:

1. 2019-070.PDF

30.

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.

Mr. Bob Mondy wishes to address City Council.

31.

NEW BUSINESS.

The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Board of Equalization: Janet Blair with term to expire April 1, 2022.

The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointment to the Board of Equalization: Lyle Foster with term to expire April 1, 2022.

The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development: Regina Rogers with term to expire May 1, 2019, and Trish Hubbell with term to expire May 1, 2022.

The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointment to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development: Delilah Jackson with term to expire May 1, 2022.

The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Citizens’ Tax Oversight Committee: Tina McManus with term to expire May 1, 2020.

The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointments to the Citizens’ Tax Oversight Committee: Daniel Furtak and Ryan Kelly with terms to expire May 1, 2022.

The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Landmarks Board: Richard Crabtree with term to expire November 1, 2021.

The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointment to the Police Civilian Review Board: Chris Nease with term to expire May 1, 2022.

The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointments to the Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Board of Trustees: Nancy Martin-Hinds and Justin Milam with terms to expire April 30, 2022.

 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.

32.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

33.

MISCELLANEOUS.

34.

CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS.

35.

CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS.

36.

CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. See Item #3.

37.

Council Bill 2019-060. (Prater)

A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of public streets and easements to the City of Springfield, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Ozark Motor Lines Subdivision generally located at 2320 North Belcrest 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 all the terms of this Ordinance. (Staff recommends that City Council accept the public streets and easements.)

Documents:

1. 2019-060.PDF

38.

END OF CONSENT AGENDA.

39.

ADJOURN.