Contacting City Hall
West Plains City Hall
1910 Holiday Lane
West Plains, Mo 65775
Phone: 417-256-7176
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
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Leadership Team
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City Administrator/Engineer Tom Stehn
417-256-7176 tom.stehn@westplains.net
City Administrator / Engineer Tom Stehn P.E. joined the City of West Plains as City Administrator and Engineer in September 2011.
City Clerk/PR Director Mallory Snodgras
417-256-7176 Mallory.Snodgras@westplains.net
Public Relations Director/City Clerk Mallory Snodgras began working for the City of West Plains in August, 2008. She is the official record keeper of the city. The only charge for information is the actual cost of research and copying. Mallory can answer general code questions, prepares the agenda for the City Council meetings and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings. Mallory is also the Public Relations Director for the City of West Plains, representing the city to the press and public as spokesperson. For information on a meeting or to have an item put on the agenda, or to arrange a city facility tour, please contact Mallory at City Hall.
Public Works Director Jeff Hanshaw
Public Works Director Jeff Hanshaw joined the City of West Plains in October, 1992. As Public Works Director, his responsibilities include the strategic and daily planning over the following departments: Electric, Fiber, Water, Sewer, Water Treatment Plant, Waste Water Treatment Plant, and Sanitation.
West Plains Police Chief/Emergency Management Director Stephen Monticelli
417-256-2244 stephen.monticelli@westplains.net
Police Chief Stephen Monticelli came to the City of West Plains in November, 2018. Stephen has a 39-year career in law enforcement, and also serves as the Emergency Management Director. He believes effective law enforcement requires a strong partnership with the community.
Fire Chief Roy Sims
417-256-2424 roy.sims@westplainsfd.org
Fire Chief Roy Sims was hired as a full-time firefighter in West Plains in June, 1999. Roy was promoted to Assistant Chief in 2001, and named Fire Chief in 2017.
Community Services Director Todd Shanks
417-256-7176 todd.shanks@westplains.net
Community Services Director Todd Shanks began working for the City of West Plains in May, 2013. Todd oversees the City's Marketing and Tourism efforts, and as head of Community Services he also assists with Public Relations, the West Plains Public Library, the West Plains Civic Center, the Parks Department, the North Terra Golf Course, and the West Plains Senior Center.
Personnel Clerk Sherri Cromer
417-256-7176 personnel@westplains.net
Personnel Clerk Sherri Cromer has been with the City of West Plains since July, 2005. Sherri's responsibilities include Payroll, pre-employment testing and orientations for new employees, and other related Human Resources duties.
Code Enforcement Officer Tracy Morris
417-256-7176 tracy.morris@westplains.net
Code Enforcement Officer Tracy Morris started with the City in June, 2014. Tracy notifies the public of property maintenance and dangerous building ordinances adopted by the City of West Plains for the safety, health and well-being of the community. As Code Enforcement Officer, Tracy enforces these ordinances through Municipal Court proceedings and/or City Council hearings when necessary to achieve compliance.
Engineering GIS Coordinator Melanie Barnett
417-256-7176 melanie.barnett@westplains.net
Melanie began working for the City of West Plains in October, 2005, and her primary job as Engineering GIS Coordinator is to create, maintain and update the database information pertaining to the City's infrastructure. This includes the water, sewer, electric and street networks. She also creates GIS maps for City and public use, such as zoning and floodplain maps. Those maps are available at City Hall, and maps are available to view online at http://gis.westplains.net. Melanie is also responsible for commercial and residential addresses issued within the city limits.
North Terra Golf Course Manager Stan Webb
417-256-9824 stan.webb@westplains.net
Golf Course Manager Stan Webb began working for the City of West Plains on a part-time basis in 2011, and was hired to manage the North Terra Golf Course in 2017. In addition to supervising the course, Stan manages tournaments and leagues at the Course and determines how the course is set up.
West Plains Public Library Manager Sherri Russell
417-256-4775 lsrussell63@gmail.com
Library Director Sherri Russell joined the City of West Plains as a Library Aide at the West Plains Public Library in 1991. She then became the Library Director Assistant in 1997, and then the Library Director in December, 2008. Sherri is responsible for the management of the Library, library collections, and for the provision of library services to its patrons.
Jeff Shipley
Sanitation Supervisor Brent Lidgard
Sanitation Supervisor Brent Lidgard started working for the City of West Plains in March, 1999. Brent is responsible for coordinating residential and commercial routes for refuse and recycling. He also oversees the Transfer Station to ensure that the City is compliant with DNR.
Transportation Director Brian Mitchell
417-256-7176 street_sup@westplains.net
Transportation Director Brian Mitchell has worked for the City of West Plains since July, 1991. As Transportation Director, Brian is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and future planning for the Street, Construction, Cemetery, and Transit Departments, as well as West Plains Regional Airport. Brian also meets with present and future developers for commercial and residential properties and subdivisions.
Utility Supervisor Roger Pendergrass
417-256-7176 utility@westplains.net
Utility Supervisor Roger Pendergrass first joined the City of West Plains in July, 1995. He began his duties as Utilities Supervisor in April, 2017.
Water & Sewer Supervisor Terry Danahy
417-256-7176 watersewersup@westplains.net
Terry Danahy started with the City of West Plains in July, 1981. Terry oversees the daily operations of the Water and Sewer Departments.
Welcome Center Manager Darley Eagleman
417-256-8835 tourism@westplains.net
Welcome Center Manager Darley Eagleman started working at the Center in 2003. Darley and her staff provide information to West Plains visitors from all over the world.