Public Notice: Email Compromise Alert
We want to inform you that the City of Willard's clerk email account (clerk@cityofwillard.org) was recently compromised. As a result, an unauthorized email containing a Zoom link was sent out to recipients this morning.
If you received an email with a Zoom link from this email address, please delete it immediately. Do not click on the link, interact with the email, or reply to it.
We are actively investigating the issue and taking steps to secure the email account.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve this matter.
Thank you for your attention to this important notice.
— City of Willard Administration
A rate hearing will be held this evening at 6:30 p.m., following a work session at 6:00 p.m. The regular Board of Aldermen meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. All meetings are open to the public.
We plan to hold the meeting in the board room but will have a backup plan to move to the Community Center if attendance exceeds capacity.
The board remains evenly split between two rate models:
1️⃣ A flat rate where all customers pay the same rate.
2️⃣ A rate maintaining a 10% surcharge for out-of-city customers.
We strongly encourage customers to attend and share their preferences to the board.
You may submit comments:
✉️ By email to the city administrator at ca@cityofwillard.org (subject line: Rate Comments).
📬 By mail or hand delivery to City Hall.
🗣️ In person at the hearing.
A comment survey is also available at https://forms.gle/rRcyMieSzGRwkRsJ6 and will remain open until 5pm this evening.
Your voice matters!
City offices will remain closed for the rest of the day. We will reopen to the public on Monday, January 13th, at 8:00 a.m. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay safe!
City Hall will be closed until 10:00 a.m. today due to road conditions. This delay will allow staff additional time to arrive safely. Thank you for your understanding.
An application (LOMAR) has been received to revise the floodway on the Willard branch. All affected property owners have been notified and should understand that the proposed rerouting of stormwater will not remove all flow from the properties and the potential for flooding still exists. Some existing drainage routes will be altered to optimize drainage flow toward the Willard branch drainage. We will be having a meeting of all property owners on January 16, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Willard City boardroom. The address is 224 West Jackson Street in Willard MO
If you have any concerns about how the project may impact your property, please contact Mike Ruesch at 417-742-5310 to discuss any concerns.
City Hall is open today, Monday Jan. 6, during our regular business hours despite the recent winter weather in the region.
Special thanks to the city's public works staff. who worked to treat roads overnight! Crews will still treat the roads throughout the day as well.
📢 Rumor Alert! - City of Willard Does Accept Checks
We’ve heard there’s some confusion about whether the City accepts checks or not, so here’s the scoop:
✅ We ARE accepting checks for payment of utility accounts.
🚫 However, we do not accept checks for:
- Payment agreements
- Shut-off accounts
- Accounts with bad check history
If you have any questions about payment methods, feel free to reach out to us directly. We’re here to help! 💬
Thank you for helping us clear up the confusion. 😊
Candidate Filing Deadline Today!
We’ve made special arrangements for the City Clerk to remain available until 5:00 p.m. to ensure no interested candidates miss the opportunity to file for the April 8th election.
If you or someone you know is considering running for a position on the Board of Aldermen or for Mayor, please stop by City Hall before 5:00 p.m. If you arrive after City Hall has officially closed, simply call the Clerk at 417-742-5302, and she will assist you with the filing process.
Please note: no other city business will be conducted after noon today. Regular operations will resume on Thursday, January 2nd.
Don’t miss your chance to get involved and serve your community!
Just a reminder that City Hall will close today December 31, 2024 at noon. We will reopen on January 2, 2025 at 8:00 am. So that our employees can celebrate the New Year.
We want you to stay in-the-know with what's happening in City of Willard! Download our app to stay informed.
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We wish all our residents and customers a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year!
City Hall will be closing at noon today and will reopen on December 26th at 8:00 a.m.
Enjoy this special time with loved ones, and we look forward to serving you in the new year!
Due to a lack of quorum for the December 23rd meeting, the meeting has been cancelled.
Greene County Route EE CLOSED in Willard December 26 for Pipe Work
Where: Greene County Route EE CLOSED between Meadow Drive and Spruce Lane in Willard
When: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday, December 26
What: MoDOT crews replacing a pipe underneath the road
Traffic Impacts:
• Greene County Route EE CLOSED between Meadow Drive and Spruce Lane in Willard
• Drivers will be able to access driveways and entrances on either side of the work zone, but will not be able to travel through the work zone
• Drivers urged to find alternate routes
• No signed detours planned
• Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
• Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts
Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.
Thank you to those reporting streetlight issues this weekend. In addition to those already reported, we have asked Liberty to check on the following lights:
South Main Street top of the hill
King Dr and Mark St
Z Hwy by rec center
The December 9th, 2024 Board Meeting video is available in our new agenda management area. The video also contains bookmarks and links to documents discussed within the video!
To access visit https://willard-mo.municodemeetings.com/ and click the icon in the video column
Exciting Update: New Agenda Management System is LIVE!
Starting with the December 9th meeting, the City of Willard will be transitioning to a new agenda management system. This change will enhance transparency and make accessing meeting information more convenient for our community.
You can view agendas directly at https://willard-mo.municodemeetings.com/, or by visiting our new webpage and clicking the "Agendas & Meetings" button.
Tentative agendas will be posted once approved and will remain subject to updates until finalized. Once an agenda is locked (finalized), no further changes can be made.
We’re excited to offer this new tool for accessing and searching for important city information!
The November 25th, 2024 Budget Work Session recording is now available on YouTube. Click here to access the recording; https://youtu.be/btQ7kOdEL7k
The November 25th, 2024 Board Meeting recording is now available on YouTube. Click here to access the recording; https://youtu.be/8B2iId3DwfE
The November 12th, 2024 Board Meeting recording is now available on YouTube. Click here to access the recording; https://youtu.be/Z6l8cxQ5pEk
Tonight's Board Meeting: Additional Rate Discussions and Water Advisory Board Consideration
The City of Willard will hold additional discussions on water and sewer rates tonight, as well as consider the establishment of a Water Advisory Board. We encourage residents to attend or follow along to stay informed on these important topics.
For details on other agenda items, please visit our website. Thank you for your continued engagement!
