Springfield City Council Lunch
Tuesday, June 4, 2019, 12 Noon
Councilman Denny Whayne Conference Room (Busch Building, 4th Floor)
840 Boonville Avenue
TENTATIVE AGENDA
1. Follow-Up from the City Council Meeting of June 3, 2019.
2. FEMA Maps.
3. Any and all matters to come before City Council.
Friday, May 31, 2019
Silver Alert issued for missing Springfield woman
(UPDATE: The Springfield Police Department reports that Sylvia Donnell has been found and is safe.)
The Springfield Police Department is investigating a report of a missing endangered person and is asking for assistance from the public.
The missing person has been identified as 62-year-old Sylvia Donnell. Donnell was last seen on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. at her residence in the 800 block of S. Missouri Ave.
Donnell is a white female, 5 feet 11 inches tall, 175 pounds, has long gray hair with “bangs” and blue eyes.
Donnell drives a 2002 Silver Honda Civic with Missouri license plate “FM1K0E.”
According to her family, Donnell has no known physical health issues but has undiagnosed dementia and severe paranoia.
Police are seeking to confirm her well-being. Anyone with information concerning her whereabouts should call 911 or the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810.
Five arrested as pro-choice protest at Park Central Square in Springfield turns violent
(From the Springfield Police Department)
On Friday, May 31, 2019, a Facebook-organized public demonstration was held in Park Central Square. Protesters and counter-protesters were present and interactions between the two created a disturbance that turned violent. Springfield Police Officers, who had been monitoring the demonstration, then intervened, and while attempting to make an arrest, were assaulted by multiple individuals.
A total of five arrests were made and officials will review video of the event to determine if additional charges are warranted.
Colin A. Douglas, 34-year-old white male, was arrested for 4th-degree assault and resisting arrest.
Lateya C. King, 18-year-old black female, was arrested for 4th-degree assault special victims(LEO) and resisting arrest.
Jacob D. Clark-Browning, 20-year-old white male, was arrested for 4th-degree assault special victims(LEO) and resisting arrest.
Christopher Prather, 30-year-old white male, was arrested for 4th-degree assault special victims(LEO) and resisting arrest.
Brady Markgraf, 19-year-old white male, was arrested for 4th-degree assault special victims(LEO) and resisting arrest.
SPD and the City of Springfield support and respect the right to free speech. The downtown square is a public place where citizens can openly voice their opinions and concerns without the need for a permit.
“Police are on hand to ensure the safety of all assembled and only intervene when that safety is threatened,” said Police Chief Paul Williams. “Mutual respect for the right of free speech for all is essential, and participants should remain civil and nonviolent in expressing their point of view.”
The video is from KOLR.
On Friday, May 31, 2019, a Facebook-organized public demonstration was held in Park Central Square. Protesters and counter-protesters were present and interactions between the two created a disturbance that turned violent. Springfield Police Officers, who had been monitoring the demonstration, then intervened, and while attempting to make an arrest, were assaulted by multiple individuals.
A total of five arrests were made and officials will review video of the event to determine if additional charges are warranted.
Colin A. Douglas, 34-year-old white male, was arrested for 4th-degree assault and resisting arrest.
Lateya C. King, 18-year-old black female, was arrested for 4th-degree assault special victims(LEO) and resisting arrest.
Jacob D. Clark-Browning, 20-year-old white male, was arrested for 4th-degree assault special victims(LEO) and resisting arrest.
Christopher Prather, 30-year-old white male, was arrested for 4th-degree assault special victims(LEO) and resisting arrest.
Brady Markgraf, 19-year-old white male, was arrested for 4th-degree assault special victims(LEO) and resisting arrest.
SPD and the City of Springfield support and respect the right to free speech. The downtown square is a public place where citizens can openly voice their opinions and concerns without the need for a permit.
“Police are on hand to ensure the safety of all assembled and only intervene when that safety is threatened,” said Police Chief Paul Williams. “Mutual respect for the right of free speech for all is essential, and participants should remain civil and nonviolent in expressing their point of view.”
The video is from KOLR.
U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Springfield
Margaret Ann Rymer
Jacqueline Ann Rymer
Lane Daven Braden and Shandra Leeanne Braden
Mitchell Leigh Erbes and Joy Lynn Erbes
Dallas County
Andrea Jo Lane
John Joseph Frye
Greene County
Andrew David Jones and Annie Nicole Jones
Brian Keith Goodwin
Zachary David Harper and Leaha Delana Harper
Charlotte Dawn Morrison
Daniel Frazier Skinner III
Mary Patricia Stokes
Mary Elizabeth Rose
Alexis E. Perdomo and Tahyani J. Perdomo
Cynthia Lynn McCormack
Robert S. Moore and Jill L. Moore
Brittany Victoria Lobb
Oregon County
Doreen Denise Cates
Polk County
Kristen Rhea Keeler
Bobby Bruce Van Nostrand
Pulaski County
Erin Frances Weichelt
James Allen Garrett II and Ginger Leigh Garrett
Taney County
Maya Lee Kanda
Johnny L. Stone
Joseph Daniel Stocks
Michele D. Hamilton
Webster County
Benjamin Jerome Tilden
Michael A. Smith and Jerie L. Smith
Highway Patrol Arrests May 30-31
Dean L. Casey, 60, Neosho, felony driving while revoked, felony resisting arrest
Aaron M. Broadbent, 35, Stockton, felony failure to register as a sex offender, failure to yield while making a left turn
Justin B. Leonard, 21, Fort Scott, Kansas, possession of marijuana, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, speeding, no seat belt
Pedro Garcia-Duran, 37, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failure to drive in a single lane
Jefferey D. Burch, 54, Taneyville, felony possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine
Trent A. Hill, 23, Pleasant Hope, felony tampering with a motor vehicle, felony no valid license, felony removing item number to deprive lawful owner, stealing, no insurance, failure to display valid plates, no seat belt
Aaron M. Broadbent, 35, Stockton, felony failure to register as a sex offender, failure to yield while making a left turn
Justin B. Leonard, 21, Fort Scott, Kansas, possession of marijuana, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, speeding, no seat belt
Pedro Garcia-Duran, 37, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failure to drive in a single lane
Jefferey D. Burch, 54, Taneyville, felony possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine
Trent A. Hill, 23, Pleasant Hope, felony tampering with a motor vehicle, felony no valid license, felony removing item number to deprive lawful owner, stealing, no insurance, failure to display valid plates, no seat belt
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Applications open for Springfield Police Department Cadet Academy
The Springfield Police Department is now accepting applications for its Cadet Unit, which is a volunteer operational unit designed to prepare the cadets for a career in law enforcement while supplementing the resources of the department.
The department provides all newly appointed cadet recruits with comprehensive, up-to-date training through the Springfield Police Cadet Academy.
All cadet recruits must satisfactorily complete the academy and attend a minimum of 85 percent of the academy training which will run from Aug.13 - Oct. 3, 2019.
Some areas of training include agency standards and procedures, department organization, report writing and forms, CPR/first aid, physical fitness and nutrition, defensive tactics, firearms safety, DWI detection, local geography, arrest procedures, traffic and municipal ordinances, courtroom organization and procedures and central records.
After graduation from the academy, cadets will experience hands-on training. Cadets will have the opportunity to work with some of the different areas within the department to include Uniform Operations, the Missouri State University substation, the Calaboose, Criminal Investigations, Leaving the Scene of a Crash investigative unit and the Training Section. A cadet is required to fulfill at least four hours of service to the department each month. Some duties include providing assistance with the Ozark Empire Fair, dignitary visits, tours, parades and other events. One of the benefits of staying current as a cadet is being able to ride along with a patrol officer during a shift. Also, if a cadet is in good standing for three years, he or she is then only required to have 30 accredited college hours rather than 60 if applying to be a Springfield police officer.
Minimum Qualifications:
Be at least 16 years of age upon completion of the Cadet Academy, but have not reached your 20th birthday at the time of application
Be attending high school and maintaining a 2.5 grade point average, or have a high school diploma or the equivalent, or have a G.E.D.
Possess a valid Missouri driver's license or obtain one by the time of appointment
Be able to pass a background investigation
Possess no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions
Have a desire for a career in law enforcement or a public safety occupation
Be free from any mental or physical disabilities that would prevent employment as an officer by the Springfield Police Department
Anyone interested in becoming a cadet must complete an official application form by June 7th. Any questions about the program can contact Officer Veronica Mckinney at 417-864-1351 or VMckinney@springfieldmo.gov
Springfield Municipal Judge Todd Thornhill receives statewide recognition
(From the City of Springfield)
At the 54th Annual Conference of the Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges Association held May 22-24, 2019 at the Lake of the Ozarks, Chief Judge Todd Thornhill of the 31st Judicial Circuit’s Springfield Municipal Division was awarded the Association’s George Pittman Award.
Thornhill is the first municipal division judge to serve as a Supreme Court of Missouri committee chair, having been appointed Nov. 12, 2018 by Chief Justice Zel Fisher as chair of the Committee on Practice and Procedure in Municipal Division Cases. Additionally, Thornhill served as the Association’s president in the year 2000, and has served continuously as the editor of Benchmark, the Association’s thrice-yearly publication, since 2002.
The Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges Association is composed of both municipal judges and associate circuit judges. The purpose of the Association is to assist and train its members to better perform their duties as judges. These judges preside over the municipal and associate divisions of the circuit courts throughout the state, the courts that hear the great majority of the cases heard in Missouri courtrooms.
Since its founding in 1965, the Association has grown from a small group of twelve to over 350 members. Among the topics included in the 2019 Annual Conference were DWI issues, new developments in search and seizure, domestic violence, and new ankle-bracelet technology. The conference also included case law and legislative update, and a two-part session on Minimum Operating Standards and professionalism at which Thornhill was a presenter. Over 350 judges attended this 54th Annual Courts Conference.
At the 54th Annual Conference of the Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges Association held May 22-24, 2019 at the Lake of the Ozarks, Chief Judge Todd Thornhill of the 31st Judicial Circuit’s Springfield Municipal Division was awarded the Association’s George Pittman Award.
The distinguished winners of this award are chosen based on their service to the Association through writings, lecturing, and serving as an officer or director of the Association.
It recognizes the honoree’s contributions to the Association which substantially exceed those normally expected of officers and board members. He is the 10th recipient of the award, and the first from southwest Missouri.
Thornhill is the first municipal division judge to serve as a Supreme Court of Missouri committee chair, having been appointed Nov. 12, 2018 by Chief Justice Zel Fisher as chair of the Committee on Practice and Procedure in Municipal Division Cases. Additionally, Thornhill served as the Association’s president in the year 2000, and has served continuously as the editor of Benchmark, the Association’s thrice-yearly publication, since 2002.
The Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges Association is composed of both municipal judges and associate circuit judges. The purpose of the Association is to assist and train its members to better perform their duties as judges. These judges preside over the municipal and associate divisions of the circuit courts throughout the state, the courts that hear the great majority of the cases heard in Missouri courtrooms.
Since its founding in 1965, the Association has grown from a small group of twelve to over 350 members. Among the topics included in the 2019 Annual Conference were DWI issues, new developments in search and seizure, domestic violence, and new ankle-bracelet technology. The conference also included case law and legislative update, and a two-part session on Minimum Operating Standards and professionalism at which Thornhill was a presenter. Over 350 judges attended this 54th Annual Courts Conference.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
City of Springfield accepting comments on HUD action plan
(From the City of Springfield)
The City of Springfield is accepting comments on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan for the fiscal year 2019-2020, available for public review and comment for 15 days from May 29 through 5 p.m., June 13, 2019.
The Annual Action Plan is a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified and designed to help states and local jurisdictions to assess their affordable housing and community development needs.
Copies of the Annual Action Plan are available at the Planning and Development Department, Busch Municipal Building, Room 201, 840 Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO; any of the branches of the Springfield-Greene County Library located within the city limits of Springfield; or via the City’s website.
The City welcomes written comments. Please submit written comments or questions to Bob Atchley, batchley@springfieldmo.gov.
The City of Springfield is accepting comments on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan for the fiscal year 2019-2020, available for public review and comment for 15 days from May 29 through 5 p.m., June 13, 2019.
The Annual Action Plan is a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified and designed to help states and local jurisdictions to assess their affordable housing and community development needs.
Copies of the Annual Action Plan are available at the Planning and Development Department, Busch Municipal Building, Room 201, 840 Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO; any of the branches of the Springfield-Greene County Library located within the city limits of Springfield; or via the City’s website.
The City welcomes written comments. Please submit written comments or questions to Bob Atchley, batchley@springfieldmo.gov.
Agenda posted for Springfield City Council meeting
Upcoming Springfield City Council Meeting Agenda
June 3, 2019 6:30 p.m.
1.
ROLL CALL.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. May 20, 2019 City Council Meeting, And May 21, 2019 And May 28, 2019 Special City Council Meetings.
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. Council Bill 2019-111 Was Tabled At The May 20, 2019 City Council Meeting. For Council Bill 2019-119, Public Hearing Is Being Continued. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
7.
Council Bill 2019-111. (Ferguson) Tabled At The May 20, 2019 City Council Meeting.
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation, by rezoning 5 acres of property, generally located at 3303 West Division Street from LI, Light Industrial District to CS, Commercial Service District; establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 171; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Jet View, LLC; 3303 W. Division Street; Z-10-2019 w/Conditional Overlay District No. 171.)
8.
Council Bill 2019-119. (Ferguson) Public Hearing Is Being Continued. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
A special ordinance approving a Petition to Amend and Restate the Petition to Establish the Commercial Street Community Improvement District and directing the City Clerk to notify the Missouri Department of Economic Development and the Greene County Clerk of the amendments. (Staff and the Commercial Street Community Improvement District Board of Directors recommend approval.)
9.
Council Bill 2019-120. (McClure)
A special ordinance adopting a budget for the City of Springfield, Missouri, for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020; appropriating those certain amounts shown in the budget for the various departments and purposes specified in said budget; and declaring an emergency.
10.
Council Bill 2019-121. (Fisk)
A special ordinance setting a preliminary tax levy on real and personal property for current expenses and debt retirement of the City of Springfield, Missouri, and its boards and agencies for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020; and declaring an emergency.
11.
Council Bill 2019-122. (Simpson)
A special ordinance declaring the necessity of condemning rights-of-way over, under, and through the following properties generally located near Battlefield and Fremont: 1417 East Woodland Street, 2800 South Fremont Avenue, 2814 South Fremont Avenue, 2900 South Fremont Avenue, and 1415 East Battlefield Road in the City of Springfield, Missouri; authorizing certain officers, or their designees, to do all things necessary to carry out the terms of this Ordinance for the purpose of completing the Battlefield Road and Fremont Avenue Intersection Improvement and Fremont Avenue Widening (Battlefield Road to Sunset Street) Project #2013PW0019T funded through the ¼-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax.
12.
Council Bill 2019-123. (Ferguson)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract for the purchase of land generally located at 1824 West College Street, for the purpose of constructing Fire Station 13, and to execute all necessary documents in support thereof. (Planning and Zoning Commission approved this Request to Acquire, and staff recommends approval.)
13.
Council Bill 2019-124. (Ferguson)
A general ordinance amending Springfield City Code Chapter 74- 'Nuisance and Housing Code,' by revising Section 74-31, 'City manager's authority,' subsection (b), Section 74-33, 'Notice requirements,' subsections (d)(4) and (5), Section 74-403, 'Weeds over 12 inches in height declared nuisance,' Section 74-404, 'Permitting growth of weeds over 12 inches in height,' Section 74-405, 'Abatement procedure, subsection (b); for the purpose of accelerating nuisance abatement; and revising Section 74-406, 'Charges for abatement by city,' subsections (b) and (c) for the purpose of enhancing cost recovery.
14.
RESOLUTIONS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
15.
Council Bill 2019-128. (McGull)
A resolution adopting the Springfield, Missouri, Walkability Guide, which identifies guidelines and fundamental elements of a walkable environment that can be used to increase walkability in the City of Springfield.
16.
Council Bill 2019-129. (Simpson)
A resolution designating the Sequiota Store/Treadway’s General Store & Gas Station, generally located at 3535 South Lone Pine Avenue, as a Historic Site on the Springfield Historic Register.
17.
EMERGENCY BILLS.
18.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
19.
GRANTS.
20.
AMENDED BILLS.
21.
COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.
22.
Council Bill 2019-130. (Simpson)
A general ordinance amending the Official Map of the City of Springfield, Missouri, adopted pursuant to General Ordinance 1478, by changing the name of the 3000 to 3100 block of East Farm Road 188 to the 6400 to 6500 block of South Innovation Avenue. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend approval.)
23.
Council Bill 2019-131. (Ferguson)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning 1.69 acres of property, generally located at 1820, 1830, 1834 and 1838 North Nixon Avenue, from a R-TH, Residential Townhouse District to RI, Restricted Industrial District and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 173. (Staff recommends denial and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: A&D Group LLC; 1820, 1830, 1834 and 1838 North Nixon Avenue; Z-12-2019 w/COD No. 173.)
24.
FIRST READING BILLS. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.
25.
Council Bill 2019-132. (Fisk)
A special ordinance approving the Second Amendment to Article 18 – ‘Wages,’ of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and the Springfield Police Officers’ Association, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 22, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to acknowledge and deliver the Second Amendment on behalf of the City to the Bargaining Unit; and declaring an emergency.
26.
Council Bill 2019-133. (Ollis)
A special ordinance approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between the City and the Bargaining Unit of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 753 affiliated with the AFL-CIO, by authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to acknowledge and deliver the Collective Bargaining Agreement on behalf of the City to the Bargaining Unit; and declaring an emergency.
27.
Council Bill 2019-134. (McClure)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 2, Article III, Division 1, Section 2.92, known as the ‘Salary Ordinance,’ relating to salary grades for various job titles within the City service as contained in the Professional, Administrative and Technical Schedule and the Crafts, Trades and Labor Schedule, by making provision for twelve new job titles and by deleting seven job titles; by establishing the Crafts, Trades and Labor Non-Union Schedule and providing pay adjustments for employees on the Crafts, Trades and Labor Non-Union Schedule; by providing pay adjustments for employees on the Professional, Administrative and Technical Schedules, as well as for certain non-union salary grades in the Fire Protection and Law Enforcement Schedules; by amending General Ordinance 6459, Section 6 and General Ordinance 5432, Section 3 relating to the Law Enforcement Schedule and Fire Protection Schedule, respectively; by amending General Ordinance 6288, Section 9 relating to educational allowance by eliminating the eligibility of Police Major to receive educational allowance; and by declaring an emergency.
28.
Council Bill 2019-135. (Schilling)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc., in the amount of $3,755,400, for the purpose of promoting travel and tourism within the City of Springfield.
29.
Council Bill 2019-136. (Hosmer)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with the Greater Springfield Area Sports Commission, Inc., in the amount of $91,500, for the purpose of promoting the attraction of sporting events to the community.
30.
Council Bill 2019-137. (Lear)
A special ordinance approving the Annual Maintenance Contract for Traffic Signals for Fiscal Year 2019-2020; accepting the bid of Ewing Signal Construction, LLC, in the amount of $149,035.00; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with such bidder for the purpose of maintaining the City’s traffic signal infrastructure.
31.
Council Bill 2019-138. (Ferguson)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to approve the plans and specifications of the Environmental Services Parking and Material Storage Building Project, to accept the bid of $620,000.00, and to enter into a contract with Branco Enterprises, Inc., for completion of the Project.
32.
PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
33.
NEW BUSINESS.
Refer to the Plans and Policies Committee the topics of tiny homes, tiny home communities, and campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks.
34.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
35.
MISCELLANEOUS.
36.
CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS.
37.
CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS.
38.
CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. See Item #3.
39.
Council Bill 2019-125. (Schilling)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Encroachment License Agreement with Falstaff's, LLC, for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a sign which will extend over the public right-of-way located at 311 Park Central West.
40.
BOARD CONFIRMATIONS.
Confirm the following reappointments to the Personnel Board: Perry Epperly, Michael Ramos, and Brent Sweet with terms to expire March 1, 2022.
41.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA.
42.
ADJOURN.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Springfield/Branson area
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 289 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 1005 AM CDT WED MAY 29 2019 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 289 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS MOC009-011-015-029-039-043-057-059-065-067-077-085-097-105-109- 119-125-131-141-145-153-161-167-169-185-209-213-215-225-229- 292200- /O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0289.190529T1505Z-190529T2200Z/ MO . MISSOURI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BARRY BARTON BENTON CAMDEN CEDAR CHRISTIAN DADE DALLAS DENT DOUGLAS GREENE HICKORY JASPER LACLEDE LAWRENCE MARIES MCDONALD MILLER MORGAN NEWTON OZARK PHELPS POLK PULASKI ST. CLAIR STONE TANEY TEXAS WEBSTER WRIGHT
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Greene County Sheriff arrests car theft, burglary suspects
(From the Greene County Sheriff's Office)
On May 27, 2019, at approximately 0652 hours, Deputy Hamp and Deputy Pugh stopped a stolen white Dodge Durango.
The second person that ran from the stolen Durango was located a short time later walking around the trailer park at Golden and High.
The driver was arrested and booked into the jail for 1st Degree Tampering, 2nd Degree Burglary, and 2nd Degree Property Damage.
On May 27, 2019, at approximately 0652 hours, Deputy Hamp and Deputy Pugh stopped a stolen white Dodge Durango.
The two occupants of the vehicle fled on foot. A perimeter was established and, while checking the area, Deputy Pugh and Deputy Hamp noticed a broken window on a house in the 2200 block of N. Drury.
Deputies searched this house and located the male, who ran from the stolen vehicle, hiding inside the house. The male did not live at this residence.
The second person that ran from the stolen Durango was located a short time later walking around the trailer park at Golden and High.
The driver was arrested and booked into the jail for 1st Degree Tampering, 2nd Degree Burglary, and 2nd Degree Property Damage.
Highway Patrol Arrests May 27-28
Dylan G. Wallis, 26, Branson, felony driving while intoxicated, no valid license, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident
Rae L. Sinclair, 44, Helena, Arkansas, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia
Shy A. Cody, 18, Joplin, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia
Travis J. Washington, 39, Monett, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, following too closely
Darrian E. Guillory, 21, Springfield, possession of marijuana, failure to register vehicle
Jardyn M. Walker, 17, Springfield, possession of marijuana
Ernest R. Montgomery, 37, Pineville, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, child endangerment, other traffic charges involving operating an ATV on the roadway
Stacy J. Brashear, 51, St. Joseph, felony possession of a controlled substance- vyvanse, no valid operator's license
Jason M Doubravva, 35, Branson, misdemeanor Branson Police Department warrant for failure to appear on passing in a turn lane
Rae L. Sinclair, 44, Helena, Arkansas, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia
Shy A. Cody, 18, Joplin, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia
Travis J. Washington, 39, Monett, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, following too closely
Darrian E. Guillory, 21, Springfield, possession of marijuana, failure to register vehicle
Jardyn M. Walker, 17, Springfield, possession of marijuana
Ernest R. Montgomery, 37, Pineville, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, child endangerment, other traffic charges involving operating an ATV on the roadway
Stacy J. Brashear, 51, St. Joseph, felony possession of a controlled substance- vyvanse, no valid operator's license
Jason M Doubravva, 35, Branson, misdemeanor Branson Police Department warrant for failure to appear on passing in a turn lane
Division Street and Grant Avenue intersection to be closed Thursday and Friday
(From the City of Springfield)
The Division Street and Grant Avenue intersection will be closed Thursday, May 30 and Friday, May 31, 2019 for pavement improvements.
This project is for improvements at the Division Street & Grant Avenue Intersection. Included are signal equipment and conduit for interconnect replacement at Division Street & Grant Avenue.
The Division Street and Grant Avenue intersection will be closed Thursday, May 30 and Friday, May 31, 2019 for pavement improvements.
Each closures will start at 8 a.m. and the road will be reopened at 3 p.m. The closures are weather pending.
This project is for improvements at the Division Street & Grant Avenue Intersection. Included are signal equipment and conduit for interconnect replacement at Division Street & Grant Avenue.
It will also consist of ADA sidewalk and stormwater improvements. This project is funded by the City of Springfield ¼ Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax.
Sunday, May 26, 2019
Highway Patrol Arrests May 25-26
Jeremiah Woodley, 31, Branson, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive in a single lane
Tristan F. DeCocq, 28, Springfield, misdemeanor possession of marijuana
Hugo R. Espinoza, 23, Dunnegan, felony resisting arrest creating substantial risk or serious threat to another, no motorcycle endorsement, failure to yield to emergency vehicle, speeding, careless and imprudent driving resulting in a crash, displayed plates of another, failure to register motor vehicle, failure to title motor vehicle
Shannon K. Pinkman, 48, Springfield, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia
Lydia F. Linsenbardt, 23, Jefferson City, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated
Tucker G. Graham, 20, Pleasant Hill, possession of marijuana
Buddy E.Albright, 74, Bradleyville, driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, moving vehicle left when unsafe, leaving the scene of an accident
Tristan F. DeCocq, 28, Springfield, misdemeanor possession of marijuana
Hugo R. Espinoza, 23, Dunnegan, felony resisting arrest creating substantial risk or serious threat to another, no motorcycle endorsement, failure to yield to emergency vehicle, speeding, careless and imprudent driving resulting in a crash, displayed plates of another, failure to register motor vehicle, failure to title motor vehicle
Shannon K. Pinkman, 48, Springfield, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia
Lydia F. Linsenbardt, 23, Jefferson City, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated
Tucker G. Graham, 20, Pleasant Hill, possession of marijuana
Buddy E.Albright, 74, Bradleyville, driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, moving vehicle left when unsafe, leaving the scene of an accident
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Billy Long: We must make sure the only immigrants we let in are the right ones
Last month, I had the honor of speaking at a naturalization ceremony at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield where I welcomed 54 new U.S. citizens.
As I watched each one of these men and women take the Oath of Allegiance, I was reminded once again of how great our country is and the importance of the rule of law. These brave individuals came to this country legally and abided by our immigration system. Sadly, that’s becoming less and less common.
As Democrats continue to take no action, the crisis at the southern border will only get worse. This April, over 109,000 illegal immigrants, 10,000 of those being unaccompanied minors, arrived at the southern border. This was a five percent increase from March. To make matters even worse, apprehensions at the southern border were up 590 percent compared to last April.
Last week, I was present at the White House as President Trump laid out his plan to fix our broken immigration system that hasn’t been comprehensively reformed since the 1960s. His two-part approach includes securing the border and reforming the system.
As Democrats continue to take no action, the crisis at the southern border will only get worse. This April, over 109,000 illegal immigrants, 10,000 of those being unaccompanied minors, arrived at the southern border. This was a five percent increase from March. To make matters even worse, apprehensions at the southern border were up 590 percent compared to last April.
Last week, I was present at the White House as President Trump laid out his plan to fix our broken immigration system that hasn’t been comprehensively reformed since the 1960s. His two-part approach includes securing the border and reforming the system.
President Trump’s plan would create a self-sustaining border security fund, which would be funded by fees and revenues collected at ports of entry. This money would go towards fully securing our border and ensuring that all goods and individuals crossing are properly inspected.
For too long, our outdated immigration laws have allowed people crossing our borders to exploit our system, increasing the number of illegal activities. President Trump’s plan would close these loopholes, allow legitimate asylum seekers the due process they deserve and send the abusers back home.
In the U.S., nearly 70 percent of immigrants came based on family relationships rather than merit. President Trump’s plan would change that, creating a point-based system focusing only on skill or merit. This system would protect American workers who continue to be hurt by an immigration system that lowers their wages by setting wage floors and recruitment requirements.
President Trump’s plan is a common-sense solution to a problem that has only gotten worse over the years. I support the president and will continue to do my part in Congress by advocating for comprehensive immigration reform that puts America first.
Elevated hail, wind damage expected tonight for Springfield/Branson area, severe storms, heavy rainfall likely Tuesday
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED National Weather Service Springfield MO 857 PM CDT Sat May 25 2019 KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-270200- Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon- St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas- Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton- Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone- Taney-Ozark-Oregon- 857 PM CDT Sat May 25 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Weather hazards expected... Elevated hail risk. Elevated thunderstorm wind damage risk. Elevated flooding risk. Significant lightning risk. DISCUSSION... A weakening line of thunderstorms is expected to impact portions of extreme southeastern Kansas and western Missouri from late this evening into the overnight period. A few storms within the line may still be strong enough to produce locally damaging wind gusts and perhaps some hail to the size of quarters, mainly along and northwest of a Columbus, Kansas to Versailles, Missouri line. Additionally, brief torrential rainfall and cloud to ground lightning can be expected with these storms. Given that ground conditions are already saturated, flash flooding will be possible late tonight mainly along and west of the Interstate 49 corridor.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. Scattered thunderstorms will be possible at times through Sunday night, especially across northern portions of the outlook area where a front will stall and then weaken. Localized heavy rain will be the main concern. A cold front is expected to move into the region with increasing chances for severe storms Tuesday and Tuesday night. Heavy rainfall will also be possible. Some lingering chances for showers and isolated thunderstorms will be possible Wednesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed overnight generally near and west of the Interstate 49 corridor.
Friday, May 24, 2019
Springfield Police searching for missing endangered person
(UPDATE: Springfield Police Department reports he has been found and is safe.)
The Springfield Police Department is investigating a report of a missing endangered person and is asking for assistance from the public.
The missing person has been identified as 65-year-old Michael T. Kerr. Kerr was reported missing from Springfield Skilled Care Center, 2401 W. Grand., at 5:00 p.m. today (Friday, May 24, 2019).
Kerr is a white male, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 120 pounds, has shoulder-length brown hair and was last seen wearing a red plaid shirt and blue jeans.
Kerr has several health conditions including vascular dementia and difficulty walking.
Police are seeking to confirm his well-being and do not suspect foul play at this time. Anyone with information concerning his whereabouts should call 911 or the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810.
U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Springfield
Betty Jean Tompkins
Christian County
Bonnie Sue Godsy
Jeremy Adam Williamson
Victor Matlashevsky and Svetlana V. Matlashevsky
Ashton Robert Browning
Timothy D. Mabe and Patty E. Mabe
Jared D. Harris and Alecia G. Harris
Greene County
Hector M. Garcia Pena and Ariana Garcia
Michael Joe Tracy
Tiffany Elizabeth Raney
Melissa Lee Wilkins
Rodney Keith Robison and Janna L. Robison
Brian Dewayne Mendiola
Dirk E. Bridges
Jeffrey Grant Highfill and Julia Diane Highfill
Howell County
William Anthony Ortiz
Kimberly Dana Brown
Delta Dawn Fisher
Laclede County
Lindsey Erin Langston
Steve R. Wood
Caleb Taylor Haynes and Felicia Dawn Haynes
Lawrence County
Tiffany Ann Davis
Oregon County
Randy R. Vater and Kathy Sue Vater
Ozark County
Stacia Jolene Davis
Stone County
Hill and Hill Maintenance and Escavation, Inc.
Webster County
James K. Glover III and Lacy Jo Glover
James Randall Yoho and Teresa Faye Yoho
Patricia Gloria Smith and Beverly Jean Smith
Springfield sex offender being held without bond after allegedly attempting to rape woman on Missouri State University campus
On May 23, 2019, at 10:39 a.m., a 911 caller said an unknown white male suspect had just assaulted her in the women's bathroom in Cheek Hall, 825 S. National, which is on the campus of Missouri State University.
The victim, an MSU employee, had entered a women's bathroom in Cheek Hall. As the victim was exiting a stall in the bathroom the male suspect suddenly grabbed her.
The victim struggled with the suspect and was able to escape and run from the bathroom. The suspect fled the bathroom as well and ran out of Cheek Hall.
The victim immediately called 911 and Missouri State Campus Safety Officers apprehended the suspect and detained him until Springfield Police Officers arrived.
The suspect was arrested and identified as Gregory E. Morton Jr., a 32-year-old male from Springfield. Morton is a registered sex offender and is also a suspect in several other crimes that are currently being investigated by the Springfield Police Department.
The suspect was arrested and identified as Gregory E. Morton Jr., a 32-year-old male from Springfield. Morton is a registered sex offender and is also a suspect in several other crimes that are currently being investigated by the Springfield Police Department.
The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office filed charges of First-Degree Burglary, Unlawful Use of a Weapon and First-Degree Attempted Rape with no bond.
Detectives continue to investigate and are asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869- TIPS (8477).
Detectives continue to investigate and are asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869- TIPS (8477).
Highway Patrol Arrests May 23-24
Regan M. Walters, 19, Springfield, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, minor visibly intoxicated, speeding, left tail light not working when brakes applied, no seat belt
Neil E. Zabel, 49, Harrison, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving
John C. Sellers, 60, Springfield, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated (drugs), careless and imprudent driving
Rachel J. Ezell, 25, Neosho, misdemeanor Newton County traffic warrant, misdemeanor Carthage Police Department warrant for no seat belt
Amanda J. Webster, 28, Bolivar, felony Polk County warrant for forgery, no seat belt
Ernest W. Fullington, 37, Springfield, felony two counts failure to register as a sex offender with underlying offense involving a child younger than 14, no seat belt
Neil E. Zabel, 49, Harrison, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving
John C. Sellers, 60, Springfield, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated (drugs), careless and imprudent driving
Rachel J. Ezell, 25, Neosho, misdemeanor Newton County traffic warrant, misdemeanor Carthage Police Department warrant for no seat belt
Amanda J. Webster, 28, Bolivar, felony Polk County warrant for forgery, no seat belt
Ernest W. Fullington, 37, Springfield, felony two counts failure to register as a sex offender with underlying offense involving a child younger than 14, no seat belt
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Lane closures planned on South Kimbrough
(From the City of Springfield)
South Kimbrough Avenue From East Harrison Street to East Grand Street will be restricted to one-way traffic starting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 30 until 5 p.m., Friday June 28 for street maintenance work.
South Kimbrough Avenue From East Harrison Street to East Grand Street will be restricted to one-way traffic starting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 30 until 5 p.m., Friday June 28 for street maintenance work.
During repair of the southbound lane, southbound traffic will be detoured to South Jefferson/South Roanoke Avenue. During repair of the northbound lane, traffic will be detoured to South Holland Avenue.
Portion of East University Street to be open to local traffic only during sewer extension work
(From the City of Springfield)
East University Street from South Meadowview Avenue to South Estate Avenue will be open to local traffic only 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, May 24 and again Tuesday, May 28-May 30 during the same hours, for sewer extension work.
East University Street from South Meadowview Avenue to South Estate Avenue will be open to local traffic only 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, May 24 and again Tuesday, May 28-May 30 during the same hours, for sewer extension work.
Agenda posted for Springfield/Greene County Library Board meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will meet or vote May 28, 2019, 4 p.m. at the Strafford Branch Library, 101 S. State Highway 125, Strafford, MO
Tentative Agenda
1. Roll Call
2. Consent Agenda
• Minutes – April 16, 2019 board retreat
• Minutes – April 16, 2019 board meeting
3. Standing Committees:
• Finance/Personnel Committee
i. Finance Report
ii. Presentation of 2019-2020 Preliminary Budget
• Buildings & Grounds Committee
• Programs – Services – Technology Committee
4. Report of the Director
5. Library Foundation update
6. Old Business
• Policies in Force Review:
i. Electronic Records Retention: Official Status of Electronic Copies
ii. Weather Closing Policy
7. New Business
• Appointment of Nominating Committee
8. Miscellaneous Items
9. Adjournment
Tentative Agenda
1. Roll Call
2. Consent Agenda
• Minutes – April 16, 2019 board retreat
• Minutes – April 16, 2019 board meeting
3. Standing Committees:
• Finance/Personnel Committee
i. Finance Report
ii. Presentation of 2019-2020 Preliminary Budget
• Buildings & Grounds Committee
• Programs – Services – Technology Committee
4. Report of the Director
5. Library Foundation update
6. Old Business
• Policies in Force Review:
i. Electronic Records Retention: Official Status of Electronic Copies
ii. Weather Closing Policy
7. New Business
• Appointment of Nominating Committee
8. Miscellaneous Items
9. Adjournment
Significant hail, lightning possible today, tonight for Springfield/Branson area
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Springfield MO 417 AM CDT Thu May 23 2019 KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-240930- Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon- St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas- Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton- Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone- Taney-Ozark-Oregon- 417 AM CDT Thu May 23 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Weather hazards expected... Limited tornado risk. Elevated hail risk. Elevated thunderstorm wind damage risk. Elevated flooding risk. Significant lightning risk.
DISCUSSION... Thunderstorms will continue to affect areas along and north of Highway 60 this morning. Scattered storms will remain possible into this afternoon, mainly north of I-44. Additional storms may then be possible across east central Kansas and west central Missouri this evening and tonight. A few strong to severe storms will be possible, with hail up to the size of Quarters and damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph the main risk. The tornado risk is decreasing across the area early this morning as a cap starts to build into the area. An isolated brief tornado may still be possible with any storms tracking along the front. Cloud to ground lightning strikes will also occur with the storms. Flooding and flash flooding will remain possible this morning as storms continue to develop and move over many of the same areas that received flooding rains the past few days. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Scattered storms will be possible generally across east central Kansas and west central Missouri Friday and Saturday, then over more of the area on Sunday. A few strong to severe storms will be possible with hail up to the size of quarters and damaging wind gusts the risk. A front will then track through the area Tuesday into Wednesday bringing more widespread rain chances to the region. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed early this morning generally along the Highway 60 corridor .
Flash flood warning in effect for Greene, Lawrence counties
Flash Flood Warning MOC057-077-109-231630- /O.NEW.KSGF.FF.W.0040.190523T1035Z-190523T1630Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Springfield MO 535 AM CDT Thu May 23 2019 The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Lawrence County in southwestern Missouri... Greene County in southwestern Missouri... Southern Dade County in southwestern Missouri... * Until 1130 AM CDT.
* At 535 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain have already fallen. Another two inches will be possible in some areas. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. * Creeks, streams, and low water crossings will be especially susceptible to the dangers of flash flooding. Locations in the warning include... Springfield... Republic... Monett... Aurora... Battlefield... Willard... Mount Vernon... Strafford... Marionville... Ash Grove... Fair Grove... Pierce City... Lockwood... Miller... Walnut Grove... Verona... Everton... Brookline... Stotts City... Halltown... This warning includes but is not limited to the following low water crossings... Route CC west of Fair Grove at The Pomme De Terre River... Highway 97 at The Spring River north of Stotts City... Scenic Avenue in southwest Springfield... Route C at The Little Sac River north of Strafford... and Highway 97 just south of Stotts City.
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