The city clerk is appointed by the city council. Responsibilities include attending the meetings of the council, keeping a journal containing ample and accurate records of its proceedings; custody and safekeeping of the city seal, public records, the original rolls of ordinances, and such other records, documents and papers as may be delivered into custody; affix the city seal to all public instruments or official acts of the mayor which, by law or ordinance, are required to be attested; shall countersign the public instruments or official acts of the mayor and affix the seal; and shall certify the documents, copies or papers in his office required for individual use or by any city officer; furnish to the city attorney any record or document which the attorney may call for to be used for any court, taking the receipt therefor; prepare all commissions and all official documents which the mayor is required to issue, attest such commissions and documents, and keep a register of all such commissions and documents; sign and affix the city seal to all licenses issued; keep a register of all licenses issued; immediately, after an ordinance is passed by the council and approved, record the ordinance in a book to be kept for that purpose; administer oaths to persons certifying to any demand or claim against the city; and, in addition to the duties named in this section, perform such other services pertaining to the nature of his office as the mayor or council shall from time to time require.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A business license is no longer required for most businesses operating in West Plains (Ordinance 4815). Required licenses still include vehicle-for-hire and liquor sales. Occupancy inspections of physical locations and mobile trucks are still required.
Apply for an occupancy inspection through the planning department. They will perform a one-time safety inspection.
Complete a liquor license application. Have your valid Missouri Liquor License ready to upload within the application and send your completed criminal record check request to Missouri State Highway Patrol. Make sure you have also completed an occupancy inspection application for your building as well.
Complete an alcohol application at least 14 days prior to the event and email it to kellie.mayers@westplains.gov . Applicable to current city liquor license holders and non-profit organizations.
Yes. Please email the completed Vehicle-for-Hire Application with your current liability insurance certificate to kellie.mayers@westplains.gov or bring it to West Plains City Hall, 1910 Holiday Lane.
Complete a special event permit application and email the completed form, certificate of liability insurance, and map to kellie.mayers@westplains.gov.
Submit your proclamation request at least 2 weeks prior to the event date.
Regular meetings occur on the 3rd Monday each month at 5:30 p.m. Request to Speak forms must be completed and received by the city clerk prior to 12:00 noon on the Friday preceding the meeting and abide by section 2-34 of the city code regarding public addresses to council.
Complete a Public Service Board Application and select your top 3 preferences. When board seats open, applicants will be reviewed, appointed by Mayor, and confirmed by city council.
Complete a special event permit application and email the completed form, certificate of liability insurance and map to kellie.mayers@westplains.gov.
Obtain permission from the private property owner and abide by city ordinances.
Complete an occupancy inspection application. Have your Howell County Health Department report and Missouri Department of Revenue tax ID ready. Obtain permission from the property owner to sell on their property and collect the appropriate sales tax rate for that location.
Check zoning requirements and reach out to Building Official at (417)256-7176 ext. 2218 with any questions. Apply for an occupancy inspection of your new location prior to opening.
Complete a new Contractor Certification Application. Have your current state contractor license ready for upload.
Renew online prior to expiration. After submission and review, an invoice will be emailed to you.