Springfield man pleads guilty to sexually abusing child, taking photos of victim, agrees to 30-year sentence

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

A Springfield, Mo., man has pleaded guilty in federal court to sexually abusing a child and taking sexually explicit photographs of his victim.

Anthony Cotter, 30, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge David P. Rush on Monday, June 18, 2018, to the sexual exploitation of children.

By pleading guilty, Cotter admitted that he received and distributed child pornography over the Internet. Cotter also admitted that he had a substantial amount of child pornography on his computer and cell phone.

Cotter told investigators he had been sexually abusing a minor female, identified in court documents as Jane Doe #1, and taking sexually explicit photographs of Jane Doe #1. Depictions of Cotter sexually abusing the child victim were recovered from his digital storage devices.

Under the terms of the plea agreement, Cotter will be sentenced to 30 years in federal prison without parole. 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 Assistant U.S. Attorney James J. Kelleher. It was investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Southwest Missouri Cybercrimes Task Force.

Mt. Vernon Street and Miller road improvements to begin next week

(From the City of Springfield)

Public Works has authorized APAC-Central, Inc. to begin construction on intersection and roadway improvements at Mt. Vernon Street and Miller Avenue beginning Monday, June 25 and lasting through mid-August.

This improvement project consists of the construction of a westbound left-turn lane and a northbound right lane at the intersection of Mount Vernon Street and Miller Avenue. The project also includes the addition of two southbound left-turn lanes and a northbound right-turn lane at the school entrances on Miller Avenue.

The public should expect various street closures throughout construction. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and watch for closure details on roadside message boards and posted to the City's website and social media channels.

This project is being funded through a cost-share agreement with the Willard R-2 School District. The City's portion of the project total is approximately $89,000 and will be funded through the 1/8-cent Transportation Sales Tax cost share program.

Scenic Avenue sidewalk project to begin June 25

(From the City of Springfield)

Public Works has authorized Woody’s Express Trucking, LLC to begin construction on the Scenic Avenue Sidewalk project beginning Monday, June 25. The project is expected to be complete by the end of August.

The Scenic Avenue Sidewalk Project consists of constructing a shared pedestrian/bicycle path along Scenic Avenue from Battlefield Road to Nathanael Greene Memorial Park. New sidewalk will be continued north along Scenic Avenue to connect with existing sidewalk. This project will complete a pedestrian connection from Battlefield Road to Sunshine Street and provide a bicycle connection from on-street bike lanes on Battlefield Road to the South Creek Greenway Trail at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park.

The project will involve closures at various times. Drivers are asked to use caution when driving through the construction project, and use alternate roadways when possible.

Funding is being split between Zone 3 Pothole Funds and the 1/8-cent Transportation Sales Tax Alternative Transportation Program.

Springfield sewer rate increase to take effect July 1

(From the City of Springfield)

Residents on City sewer service will see a planned rate increase beginning July 1, in order to continue improving the City’s aging sewer system and to remain in compliance with federal Clean Water Act regulations. The City of Springfield contracts with City Utilities for sanitary sewer services billing, so customers will notice this change on their August CU bills.

Sewer rates are based on water consumption calculated by averaging water usage for January, February and March, to avoid summer irrigation, car washing, filling up pools, etc. This is because the majority of residents’ water goes down drains and toilets and ends up in the wastewater system. Springfield Cleanwater Services charges a minimum customer charge and an additional rate for each 100 cubic feet (CCF) of water used. One CCF equals 748 gallons.

An average residential customer uses 6 CCF and currently receives a bill for $30.64 per month. Following the July 1, 2018 effective date, a residential user with 6 CCF use will receive a bill for $32.36.

The 2018 increase is the second in a series of increases approved by City Council in November 2016. This rate structure will last through 2020 and is consistent with the recommendations of a community stakeholder group appointed to consider changes to Springfield’s wastewater system, including rates.

For more information about City Wastewater improvements, visit www.springfieldmo.gov/cleanwater or call Sewer Revenue Technician Kristy Haynes at 417-864-1924.

Agenda provided for Springfield Art Museum Board meeting

Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors Meeting 
Thursday, June 21, 2018 Community Room – 5:00 p.m. 

Tentative Agenda

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Minutes

III. Financial Report

IV. Reports:
a. SMMA
b. FOSAM
c. Officers and Committees
d. Director’s Report
i. 99X Party
ii. Strategic Planning

V. Unfinished Business

VI. Additional items requiring Board approval

VII. Communications

VIII. Adjournment

Off-duty Greene County Sheriff's Office sergeant saves child at Springfield Cardinals game

(From the Greene County Sheriff's Office)

Sgt. Stephen Stoneking was working off duty at the Springfield Cardinals game Thursday evening. He was standing outside the number two gate near the crosswalk before the gates opened. 

Tonight was a giveaway night and the lines were long. Sgt. Stoneking observed a small male child of the age of 2 or 3 run away from his mother towards the crosswalk. 

Sgt. Stoneking leaped into action and entered the crosswalk into moving traffic. He grabbed the child and snatched him up, turning his own body to take the blunt of being hit by a full-size pickup that could in no way have seen the child. 

Luckily, the truck stopped in time and no one was struck. There is no doubt if Sgt. Stoneking had not acted as quickly as he did the child would have been struck by the pickup truck.

Amazing job Sgt. Stoneking and thank you for reacting quickly which saved this child’s life.

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 June 19, 2018, 4:p.m. at The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell, Springfield, MO.

 Tentative Agenda

 1. Roll Call

2. Introduction of New Trustee Emily Denniston

3. Approval of minutes
• May 15, 2018 board meeting

4. Standing Committees:
• Finance/Personnel Committee
o Finance Report
o Carpet Expenditure FY18
o Presentation of 2018-2019 Proposed Budget
• Buildings & Grounds Committee

5. Report of the Director

6. Library Foundation Update

7. New Business
• Public Building Corporation Appointees
• Adoption of Conflict of Interest Statement

8. Old Business • Report of Nominating Committee

9. Miscellaneous Items
• Recognition of Departing Board Member Derek Fraley
• Closed Session § 610.021(2), RSMo.

10. Adjournment

Agenda posted for Springfield City Council lunch meeting

Springfield City Council Lunch 
Tuesday, June 19, 2018, 12:00 pm 
Busch Municipal Building – 4th Floor Conference Room 840 Boonville Avenue 

TENTATIVE AGENDA 

1. Follow-Up from the City Council Meeting of June 18, 2018

2. Greenhouse Project

3. Any and all matters to come before City Council

Agenda posted for Springfield/Branson National Airport Board meeting

SPRINGFIELD/BRANSON NATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD 
THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018, 8:00 A.M. 
AIRPORT BOARD ROOM 2300 NORTH AIRPORT BOULEVARD, SPRINGFIELD

CALL TO ORDER (BY ROLL CALL VOTE)
Statistical Summary for May 2018 Financial Data for May 2018

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Request approval of minutes from Regular Board Meeting on May 17, 2018

NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration of Professional Services Agreement for engineering and planning services - Dave Schaumburg, Assistant Director of Aviation
2. Consideration of Media Advertising Contracts - Kent Boyd, Marketing/Communication Coordinator
3. Renewal and Expansion of FedEx Lease – Joy Latimer, Legal Counsel

GENERAL BUSINESS (DISCUSSION ONLY, NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON)
 1. Director’s Report - Brian Weiler, Director of Aviation
2. Chair’s Report, Alison George, Airport Board Chair
3. Items to be referred to Committee - Board Members may bring up items for consideration to be assigned to a committee for further action
4. Public Comment Period

ADJOURN

The next regular scheduled Airport Board meeting will be Thursday, July 19, 2018, at 8:00 a.m. in the Airport Board Room located at 2300 North Airport Boulevard, in Springfield, Missouri.

Agenda posted for Springfield City Council meeting

Upcoming Springfield City Council Meeting Agenda
June 18, 2018  6:30 p.m.

1.

ROLL CALL.

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES. June 4, 2018 City Council Meeting; June 11, 2018 And June 12, 2018 Special City Council Meetings

Documents:

1. 06-04-2018.PDF
2. 06-11-2018 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING.PDF
3. 06-12-2018 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING.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.

Swear-in Emily Denniston to the Springfield-Greene County Public Library Board.

5.

Council Bill 2018-159. (McClure)

A resolution honoring the ten-year tenure of City Manager Greg Burris.

Documents:

1. 2018-159.PDF

6.

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

7.

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

8.

Council Bill 2018-139. (Schilling)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately .89 acres of property, generally located at 1201 South Campbell Avenue from R-SF, Residential Single-Family District to O-1, Office District; and adopting an updated ‘Official zoning map.’ (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: City of Springfield; 1201 South Campbell Avenue; Z-9-2018 (Fire Station #6).)

Documents:

1. 2018-139.PDF

9.

Council Bill 2018-140. (Prater)

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 3344 East Cherry Street, from GM, General Manufacturing District, to HC, Highway Commercial District, and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 148. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval. (By: HMR Properties, LLP; 3344 East Cherry Street; Z-10-2018 w/COD #148.)

Documents:

1. 2018-140.PDF

10.

Council Bill 2018-141. (Simpson)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 0.55 acres of property, generally located at 2960 East Allen Place, from R-SF, Residential Single-Family District to GR, General Retail District and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 146. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Greenway Studios, LLC; 2960 East Allen Place; Z-8-2018 w/COD #146 and Conditional Use Permit 435.)

Documents:

1. 2018-141.PDF

11.

Council Bill 2018-142. (Simpson)

A special ordinance authorizing the issuance of Conditional Use Permit No. 435 to allow a self-service storage facility in a GR, General Retail District, generally located at 2960 East Allen Place (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend approval.)

Documents:

1. 2018-142.PDF

12.

Council Bill 2018-143. (Ferguson)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 3.35 acres of property, generally located at 601, 615, and 645 North West Bypass and 3511 West Waddill Street, from GM, General Manufacturing District, to HC, Highway Commercial, and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 149. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Richard K. Wilson Irrevocable Trust; 601, 615, and 645 North West Bypass and 3511 West Waddill Street; Z-11-2018 w/COD #149.)

Documents:

1. 2018-143.PDF

13.

Council Bill 2018-144. (Schilling)

A general ordinance amending Section 1-9 of the Springfield City Code, ‘City Limits,’ by annexing approximately 1.3 acres of property into the City of Springfield, Missouri, generally located at 3661 West Sunshine Street, and generally referenced as Annexation A-1-18; 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.

Documents:

1. 2018-144.PDF

14.

Council Bill 2018-145. (Schilling)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 1.3 acres of property, generally located at 3661 West Sunshine Street, from County C-2, General Commercial District, to GR, General Retail District, and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 147. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Michael & Victor Paulik; 3661 West Sunshine Street; Z-12-2018 w/COD #147.)

Documents:

1. 2018-145.PDF

15.

Council Bill 2018-132. (Hosmer)

A general ordinance amending Springfield City Code, Chapter 70, ‘Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations,’ Article III, ‘Administration, Investigation and Collection Procedures for Licenses, Taxes and Permits,’ Division 3, ‘Collection Procedures,’ Section 70-151, ‘Purpose of Division,’ by allowing waiver of collection procedures by the Director of Finance in specified circumstances.

Documents:

1. 2018-132.PDF

16.

Council Bill 2018-133. (Fisk)

A general ordinance amending Springfield City Code, Chapter 1, ‘General Provisions,’ by enacting Section 1-15, ‘Self-Preemption,’ related to preemption by or changes in federal or state law.

Documents:

1. 2018-133.PDF

17.

Council Bill 2018-134. (Fisk)

A general ordinance amending Springfield City Code, Chapter 1, ‘General Provisions,’ by enacting Section 1-14, ‘Enforcement; Attorney Fees,’ describing enforcement provisions and providing that the City’s costs and attorney fees shall be paid by persons determined to have violated the City Code.

Documents:

1. 2018-134.PDF

18.

Council Bill 2018-146. (Ollis)

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 $3,567,400, which authorizes the budget and marketing plan for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 to promote travel and tourism within the City of Springfield.

Documents:

1. 2018-146.PDF

19.

Council Bill 2018-147. (Fulnecky)

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 $85,350 to promote the attraction of sporting events for the community.

Documents:

1. 2018-147.PDF

20.

Council Bill 2018-148. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into a contract for the purchase of land generally located at 1900 and 1904 West College Street, for the purpose of construction of 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.)

Documents:

1. 2018-148.PDF

21.

Council Bill 2018-149. (Ollis)

A special ordinance approving the Annual Maintenance Contract for Traffic Signals for Fiscal Year 2018-2019; accepting the bid of Ewing Signal Construction, LLC, in the amount of $147,355.00, for an on-call services contract; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with such bidder.

Documents:

1. 2018-149.PDF

22.

Council Bill 2018-150. (Simpson)

A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for Stormwater Improvements along Silsby Street, between Kimbrough and Jefferson Avenues; accepting the bid of Hunter Chase & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $145,769.45, for the project; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with such bidder.

Documents:

1. 2018-150.PDF

23.

Council Bill 2018-151. (Hosmer)

A special ordinance authorizing and directing the issuance, sale and delivery by the City of Springfield, Missouri, of Taxable Special Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2018A, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5,100,000 for the purpose of providing funds to refund the Series 2009 Refunded Bonds; authorizing and approving certain documents in connection with the issuance of the Bonds; and authorizing certain other documents and actions in connection therewith.

Documents:

1. 2018-151.PDF

24.

Council Bill 2018-152. (McClure)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a donation of 888 smoke alarms, valued at $10,000, from Springfield Public Schools to be used by the Springfield Fire Department in support of the City’s free smoke alarm program.

Documents:

1. 2018-152.PDF

25.

Council Bill 2018-153. (McClure)

A general ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article III, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances  of the City of Springfield, Missouri, 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, the Crafts, Trades and Labor Schedule, the Fire Protection Schedule, and the Law Enforcement Schedule, by making provision for two (2) new job titles within the Professional, Administrative and Technical and Crafts, Trades and Labor Schedules; by providing pay adjustments for employees on the Professional, Administrative and Technical and Crafts, Trades and Labor Schedules, as well as for certain non-union Salary Grades in the Fire Protection and Law Enforcement Schedules; and by amending G.O. 5089, Section 5(b), as amended by G.O. 5278, Section 10(b), relating to the Law Enforcement Schedule.

Documents:

1. 2018-153.PDF

26.

Council Bill 2018-154. (Fisk)

A general ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article III, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Springfield, Missouri, Section 2-91, known as the ‘Merit System Rules and Regulations,’ by amending portions of the Merit Rules, specifically Merit Rules 6.6, 21.2 (c.1), and 21.7; and by establishing an effective date for said Merit Rule changes (Changes to the Merit Rule requiring Personnel Board approval has Personnel Board support).

Documents:

1. 2018-154.PDF

27.

Council Bill 2018-155. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Surface Transportation Program – Urban Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission; and to approve a budget adjustment amending the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 budget in the amount of $2,128,570.00 appropriating $2,000,000.00 in federal Surface Transportation Block Grant funds, $64,285.00 in 1/4-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax funds, and $64,285.00 in 1/8-Cent Transportation Sales Tax funds for the purpose of funding the rehabilitation of the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railway from Chase Street to Commercial Street.

Documents:

1. 2018-155.PDF

28.

Council Bill 2018-156. (Fulnecky)

A special ordinance declaring the necessity of condemning rights-of-way over, under, and through the property generally located at the northwest corner of Primrose Street and Jefferson Avenue 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; and for the purpose of completing the Primrose Street (South Avenue to Kimbrough Avenue) Improvement Project.

Documents:

1. 2018-156.PDF

29.

Council Bill 2018-157. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance amending a redevelopment agreement with the Bailey School Redevelopment Corporation regarding the redevelopment of an area generally located at 501 West Central Street to extend the time for completion until December 31, 2019; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an addendum to said redevelopment agreement. (Staff recommends approval.)

Documents:

1. 2018-157.PDF

30.

Council Bill 2018-158. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Kirk A. Heyle Trust for the purpose of leasing property at 911 West Chestnut Street for use by the Departments of Public Works and Environmental Services as office and work space.

Documents:

1. 2018-158.PDF

31.

RESOLUTIONS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.

32.

Council Bill 2018-138. (Ollis) Tabled At The June 4, 2018 City Council Meeting To The June 18, 2018 City Council Meeting.

A resolution granting a license to sell retail liquor by the drink, including Sunday sales, to The Greene County Agricultural and Mechanical Society, Inc., d/b/a Ozark Empire Fairgrounds located at 3001 North Grant Avenue, Springfield, Missouri, such license to include all of the fairgrounds within the perimeter fencing.

Documents:

1. 2018-138.PDF

33.

EMERGENCY BILLS. Citizens May Speak. Be Voted On.

34.

Council Bill 2018-160. (Fisk)

A special ordinance approving an amendment to Article 18 – Wages of The Collective Bargaining Agreement Between: The City of Springfield, Missouri 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 amendment on behalf of The City of Springfield, Missouri, to the Bargaining Unit, and declaring an emergency.

Documents:

1. 2018-160.PDF

35.

Council Bill 2018-161. (Ollis)

A special ordinance approving a collective bargaining agreement by and between The City of Springfield, Missouri, and the Southern Missouri Professional Fire Fighters Local 152, the bargaining unit of the Springfield Fire Department, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to acknowledge and deliver the collective bargaining agreement on behalf of the City of Springfield, Missouri, to the bargaining unit, and declaring an emergency.

Documents:

1. 2018-161.PDF

36.

Council Bill 2018-166. (City Council) Possible Addition To City Council Agenda; However, A Determination Of Whether It Will Be Added Will Be Made By City Council At The Meeting.

A special ordinance authorizing Collin Quigley to perform the duties of the City Manager of the City of Springfield, Missouri, on an interim basis, until the newly appointed City Manager commences employment which is anticipated to occur on August 1, 2018; and declaring an emergency.

Documents:

1. 2018-166.PDF

37.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.

38.

GRANTS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.

39.

Council Bill 2018-162. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to accept an Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grant in the amount of $200,000 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the purpose of creating job training programs that recruit, train, and place local unemployed and under-employed residents into full-time employment in the environmental field; to enter into any necessary agreements to carry out the grant; and amending the budget of the Department of Workforce Development for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 in the amount of $200,000 to appropriate the grant funds; and declaring that this bill qualifies for approval on one reading.

Documents:

1. 2018-162.PDF

40.

AMENDED BILLS.

41.

COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING.

42.

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

43.

Council Bill 2018-163. (Hosmer)

A general ordinance amending Chapter 54 of the Springfield City Code, ‘Fire Prevention and Protection,’ Article II, ‘Fire Prevention Code,’ Sections 54-31 and 54-32, by adopting the 2018 Edition of the International Fire Code subject to certain deletions, modifications, and amendments; and repealing General Ordinance 5987.

Documents:

1. 2018-163.PDF

44.

Council Bill 2018-164. (Fulnecky)

A special ordinance amending the budget of the Springfield Fire Department for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 to appropriate savings from a fire station exhaust system improvements project to purchase and install a live-fire burn prop training simulator.

Documents:

1. 2018-164.PDF

45.

Council Bill 2018-165. (Prater)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with Greene County, Missouri, to share in the costs associated with the extension of Kansas Expressway and Farm Road 141; amending the budget of the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 in the amount of $4,780,000 to appropriate Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant-Urban funds to fund a portion of the City’s contribution of the project; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute certain agreements; for the purpose of completing the Kansas Expressway and Farm Road 141 extension project.

Documents:

1. 2018-165.PDF

46.

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.

47.

NEW BUSINESS.

The Mayor recommends the following reappointments to the Springfield-Greene County Public Library Board: William Garvin and Ashley Norgard with terms to expire July 1, 2021.

The Mayor recommends the following appointment to the Tree City USA Citizen Advisory Committee: Mandi Christiansen with term to expire December 1, 2020.

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.

48.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

49.

MISCELLANEOUS.

50.

CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS.

51.

CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS.

52.

CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS.

53.

Board Confirmations.

Confirm the following appointment to the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc: Brent Parker to fill the unexpired term of Phillip Burgess. Mr. Parker’s term will expire January 1, 2019.

Confirm the following appointments to the Board of Equalization: Robert Baldwin and Gregory Loftin with terms to expire April 1, 2021.

Confirm the following appointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development: Kate Stockton with term to expire May 1, 2021; and David Carr to fill the unexpired term of Mary Ann Jennings, and Brandy McShane to fill the unexpired term of Delia Croessmann. Mr. Carr and Ms. McShane’s terms will expire May 1, 2020.

Confirm the following reappointment to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development: Christina Dicken with term to expire May 1, 2021.

Confirm the following appointments to the Citizens’ Tax Oversight Committee: Charles Cowherd with term to expire May 1, 2021; and Keith Slater to fill the unexpired term of Gene Hartley. Mr. Slater’s term will expire May 1, 2021.

Confirm the following reappointment to the Citizens’ Tax Oversight Committee: David Troyer with term to expire May 1, 2021.

Confirm the following appointment to the Landmarks Board: Layne Hunton to fill the unexpired term of Matthew Cadle. Mr. Hunton’s term will expire November 1, 2018.

54.

END OF CONSENT AGENDA.

55.

ADJOURN.