Willard Board approves multiple engineering contracts and bid advertisements; several items set for later review

The Willard Board of Aldermen on its most recent agenda approved several routine ordinances and motions with roll‑call votes, including authorization to advertise for bids on a lift station project and contracts for engineering on two street projects. The board also advanced a pedestrian underpass project funded through the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to a second read and approved a planning contract for design work.

Nut graf: Multiple items on the consent and regular agendas passed on recorded roll calls with unanimous “yes” votes from the four aldermen present; several policy and appointment items were discussed at first read only and will return for later action.

What passed (votes at a glance)

- Authorize advertising for bids on 94 Lift Station improvements (agenda item 14): Motion to authorize Public Works Director Ira Martin to advertise for bids passed on roll call. Vote: Alder Beallier — yes; Alder Hill — yes; Alder Lancaster — yes; Alder Matheson — yes. Outcome: approved.

- Ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter a contract with CJW for services and engineering on Farm Road 103 (agenda item 15): Motion passed on roll call. Vote:…