Spring Hill Board approves short-term rental ordinance, dozens of routine resolutions; several items deferred

The Spring Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Feb. 3 adopted an ordinance addressing short‑term rentals, approved a slate of consent resolutions and took votes on several other measures, while deferring a few items for further consideration.

The board approved the second and final reading of Ordinance 25‑02, enacting a new Chapter 5 of Title 20 of the Spring Hill City Code to regulate short‑term rentals, by an 8‑0 vote. The consent agenda — a package of 12 routine resolutions including equipment purchases, annual service contracts and project closeouts — carried unanimously 8‑0. The board also approved Resolution 25‑40 (cost‑sharing agreement relating to a regional water project, option A) and Resolution 25‑41 (a hold‑harmless agreement to allow issuance of a building permit for an approved development) by unanimous votes.

Not all items moved forward. Resolution 25‑24 was deferred to Feb. 17, 2025, by motion; the first reading of Ordinance 24‑20 was deferred to Feb. 18, 2025. Resolution 25‑39 — a resolution to rescind a mayoral letter tied to an election matter — was deferred after discussion; the board recorded the deferral as 6‑1‑1 (yes‑no‑abstain). Where the transcript did not record individual vote names for every tally, the board recorded the totals as announced at the meeting.

Votes at a glance - Ordinance 25‑02 (second and final reading): Amend Title 20 to add Chapter 5 regulating short‑term rentals — Passed 8‑0. - Consent agenda (12 items including resolutions 25‑26 through 25‑38 and others listed on the agenda): Approve as presented — Passed 8‑0. - Resolution 25‑24: Deferred to Feb. 17, 2025 — motion carried (deferred). - Ordinance 24‑20 (first reading): Deferred to Feb. 18, 2025 — deferred (8‑0). - Ordinance 25‑03 (first reading): Deferred to March 3, 2025 — deferred (8‑0). - Resolution 25‑39 (rescind mayoral letter regarding an election matter): Deferred (6‑1‑1, as announced). - Resolution 25‑40 (cost‑sharing agreement, option A): Approve cost‑sharing agreement with Mallory Valley Utility District — Passed 8‑0. - Resolution 25‑41 (hold‑harmless for an approved apartment development permit): Passed 8‑0.

Meeting procedure and context Mayor Jim Hageman presided. Vice Mayor Pomeroy moved several motions on the floor and Alderman Murray frequently seconded; staff present for the voting portion included City Administrator Dan Allen, City Attorney Patrick Carter and City Recorder April Goad. Where motions were seconded and voting tallies were read aloud, those outcomes are reported exactly as announced by the board.

The board moved from the formal voting agenda into a work session that included a presentation from the Williamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau, a staff briefing on an upcoming State Revolving Fund application, and a review of a proposed updated social media policy.

Ending The board completed the voting agenda and proceeded with its work session; staff indicated additional items will return at the board's Feb. 18 meeting for further action.