Houston City Hall is located on Oak Street in Houston. A six-member council, mayor and city administrator oversee the day-to-day operation of city government.

LEADERSHIP

Mayor Viki Narancich, office at Houston City Hall, term expires May 1, 2025, 1492 S. Sam Houston Blvd., Houston, mayor@houstonmo.org

Ward I Alderman Fred Stottlemyre, term expires May 1, 2025, 449 Oak Hill Drive, Houston, ward1b@houstonmo.org

Ward I Alderman Sam Kelley, term expires May 1, 2026, 108 Nichols Drive, Houston, ward1a@houstonmo.org.

Ward II Alderman Tim Ceplina, term expires May 1, 2025, 514 S. Airport Road, Houston, ward2b@houstonmo.org

Ward II Alderwoman Sheila Walker, term expires May 1, 2026, 112 S. Airport Road, Houston, ward2a@houstonmo.org

Ward III Alderwoman Angie Gettys, term expires May 1, 2025, 806 Hawthorn, Houston, ward3b@houstonmo.org

Ward III Alderman Don Romines, term expires May 1, 2026, 612 Dogwood Lane, Houston, donromines@gmail.com

CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Members of the Houston City Council serve on several committees overseeing segments of city government.

Public grounds and airport: Angie Gettys, chair; Fred Stottlemyre and Sheila Walker, members

Utilities and buildings: Sheila Walker, chair; Kevin Stilley and Don Romines, members

Economic development: Don Romines, chair; Fred Stottlemyre and Tim Ceplina, members

Finance: Kevin Stilley, chair; Sheila Walker and Don Romines, members

Personnel: Tim Ceplina, chair; Kevin Stilley and Angie Gettys, members

Police and Fire: Fred Stottlemyre, chair; Tim Ceplina and Angie Gettys, members

CITY DEPARTMENTS AND LEADERSHIP

City Administrator, Lloyd Wells, second floor, Houston City Hall.

The city administrator answers directly to the Houston City Council. He is responsible for the general administration of the city, appointing department heads, program coordination and the implementation of policies.

City Clerk Heather Sponsler, Houston City Hall, cityclerk@houstonmo.org, 573-466-0109

The city clerk serves as the secretary to the city council and is responsible for keeping records of official city business, including minutes, resolutions and ordinances.

Other city hall employees include: Accounting and City Court Clerk Dulcey Spurlin, Utility Clerk Edwin Graciano and Parks Director Robbie Mortensen.

City Attorney, Sean Smith, 417-967-4747, ssmith@houstonmo.com

The city attorney provides legal advice and support for the city council, city staff and boards. He also prepares all ordinances, resolutions, contracts and leases for the city.

City Police Chief Brad Evans, Houston Police Department, evans@houstonmo.org, 417-967-3348.

When city hall is closed, call 417-967-5999 or 911 to report an emergency.

Officers: 

Lt. Matt Woodmansee, email: woodmansee@houstonmo.org

Sgt. Travis Thompson, email: thompson@houstonmo.org

Officer Josh Green, email: green@houstonmo.org

K9 Officer Adam Stevenson, email: stevenson@houstonmo.org

Omen, canine

A.J. Rodts, email: rodts@houstonmo.org

Cathryn Davis, email: davis@houstonmo.org

Lane Haley, email: haley@houstonmo.org

The police department provides crime prevention and protective services.

Community Development and Economic Development Director, Kevin Buck, ec.dev@houstonmo.org, 417-967-3348.

The office of economic development oversees job creation and retention in the City of Houston.

OTHER LEADERS

Municipal judge, Conway Hawn; fire chief, Robbie Smith; treasurer, Joe C. Honeycutt; and emergency management director, Robbie Smith. 

DEPARTMENTS

Electric: Mike Williams, supervisor; Travis Lunbeck, Robert James III, Braedin Groff and Brecken Adey.

Grounds and Streets: Bill Ramsey, supervisor; Mike Hock, J.D. Burks, Keith Hamilton Kaden Keller and Aaron Kinder. The city also hires seasonal help.

Public Transportation: John McCloud, supervisor.

Fiber-to-the-Home: Randon Brown, director; and Doug Sutton, technician

Water-sewer: Bob Richards, water supervisor; Steve Floyd, Reid Long, Brad Smith and Dustin Hartman; and Jerry Jackson, chief waste/water operator.

Recycling: Jimmy Jones.

Maintenance: Rusten Preheim.

Houston, is the county-seat of Texas County, located in south-central Missouri. U.S. 63 runs through the community. HOUSTON HERALD PHOTO

CITIZEN BOARDS

Several Houston residents donate much time toward the betterment of the community. They are:

Industrial Development Authority of the City of Houston: Brad Rees, chairman, 2028, chair; Justin Shelby, 2027; Eric Wells, 2025; Dr. Tom Dunn, 2026; and Ross Richardson, 2026. Terms are five years.

Houston Parks and Recreation Board:  Rachel Choate president, 2025; Amy Smith, 2026; Rowdy Douglas, 2026; Jeff Richardson, 2025; Larry Benoist, 2024; Jennifer Shelton, 2024; Wendy Sholtz, secretary, 2026; Sheena Postlewait (alternate), 2026; Preston Wade, 2026; and Stetson Evetts, 2026. All are three-year terms.

Houston Planning and Zoning Commission:  Charles Shea, chairman, 2024;  Tim Hurd, 2023; Jeremy St. John, 2023; Joe Honeycutt, 2023; Kim Bittle, 2025; Willie Johnson, 2026. Representing the city are: Mayor Viki Narancich and City Clerk Heather Sponsler. Terms are four years.

Houston Board of Adjustment: Gene Gentry, 2026, Chad Bell, 2024; and Dennis Maxwell, 2028. Terms are five years.

Houston Housing Authority Board: Rhonda Ledbetter, 2023; Sharon Sillyman, 2024; Johna Kozemczak, 2024; Marci Mosley, 2025; Laura Spurlin (resident representative), 2025; and Lois England, 2025. Terms are four years.

Recycling information

The city’s recycle center accepts:

•Aluminum cans

•Cardboard

•Newsprint

•Office paper

•Plastic bottles and jars

Plastic bags are not recycled, but they can be used to keep items separated. Plastic food containers are not recycled at this facility.

The city offers these tips for proper preparation of items for recycling:

•Cans — Tin and aluminum cans accepted. Cans must washed, and labels removed.

•Cardboard — Corrugated box type cardboard can be included at curbside. The pieces should be no more than 3 feet long. Cardboard and paper board shouldn’t be mixed with regular paper.

•Paper — Office paper, newspaper, packing paper and magazines are accepted.

•Plastic bottles and jars — Type 1 (PETE) clear and Type 2 ( (HDPE) opaque and colored are accepted. All plastics must be washing out with no lids.

Persons who need information can call Houston City Hall at 417-967-3348.

WEST PLAINS RECYLING CENTER

No appointment is necessary for drop-off recycling items. All items should be placed in the correct labeled containers. Items can be brought between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The address is: 2813 Holiday Lane, West Plains. Anyone with questions can call 417-256-7176.

Updated 9/15/2023