Ordinance Enforcement

The environmental compliance office is responsible for enforcement of environmental ordinances in Springfield and Greene County, along with other services.

The environmental compliance office:

• Inspects hotels and motels, including any facility with five or more nightly room rentals. Inspections are conducted at least annually for Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) licensure. Inspectors look at sanitation, fire safety and environmental issues.
• Inspects public swimming pools and spas at municipal pools and lodging facilities. Inspectors look for water quality, water clarity, safety equipment and environmental and safety concerns.
• Investigates environmental complaints including complaints on insects, rodents, weeds, trash and inoperable vehicles. Complaints on trash, weeds or inoperable vehicles in the unincorporated areas of Greene County are referred to Greene County Planning and Zoning.
• Investigates communicable disease in conjunction with epidemiology staff
• Inspects dwelling units on a complaint basis only to determine compliance with minimal housing standards
• Inspects trash trucks annually as a requirement for owners to obtain a business license in the City of Springfield
• Inspects non-emergency transport vehicles for compliance
• Works with partners on starling control (what does a starling sound like?)
• Evaluates water and septic systems for regulated facilities
• Investigates sewage complaints

Videos

• Trash Talk
• Dump Site

For all other questions, please contact Janet Hicks at 417-864-1689.

Ordinance Enforcement Staff

• Janet Hicks, Public Health Investigator III
  JHicks@springfieldmo.gov | 417-864-1689
  Janet grew up in the Ozarks and has always loved the outdoors. She earned a Master of Science degree in Biology from Southwest Missouri State University. She has worked in public health since 1982 and enjoys the challenges of working in the field. Janet is a member of the Missouri Environmental Health Association and is a certified Environmental Public Health Specialist.
• Dane Brandwein, Public Health Investigator II
  DBrandwe@springfieldmo.gov | 417-864-1415
  Dane has an Associate degree in Law Enforcement and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration. Dane has spent 26 years in investigation type work. He has done all types of police work. Dane has been employed with the health department for the past nine years. The majority of his work revolves around teaching people what various health regulations are and how they apply to individuals or businesses. Dane's love is teaching. Because he loves to be around people and loves to teach, Dane says his job is very fulfilling.
• Charlie Essary, Public Health Investigator II
  cessary@springfieldmo.gov | 417-864-1081
  
• June Hethcoat, Public Health Investigator II
  jhethcoa@springfieldmo.gov | 417-864-1416
  
• Lisa Lee, Public Health Investigator II
  llee@springfieldmo.gov | 417-864-1438
  Lisa has obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology and an Associate of Science in Environmental Studies from Drury University. She is a registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) with the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) and a Certified Environmental Health Specialist (CEHS) with the Missouri Board of Certification. She has worked in environmental science since 1998 and has been employed with Springfield/Greene County Health Department since 2004. Lisa enjoys learning about new developments in food safety and educating food facilities.
• Brad Musick, Public Health Investigator II
  BMusick@springfieldmo.gov | 417-864-1668
  
• Cliff Stutz, Public Health Investigator II
  cstutz@springfieldmo.gov | 417-864-1439
  
• Jerry Wagner, Public Health Investigator II
  JWagner@springfieldmo.gov | 417-864-1690
  Jerry has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and previously worked as a chemist at Midwest Research Institute in Kansas City. He has been working at the Springfield-Greene County Health Department since 1980. Jerry has worked in the county environmental health office since 1989 and finds the work quite interesting.
• Kyle Williams, Public Health Investigator II
  kwilliam@springfieldmo.gov | 417-864-1441
  Kyle has a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Drury College. He has been at the Health Department since 1989. Prior to that Kyle worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety Inspection Service. He also worked for the Wright County Health Department.
• Lavena Pilgrim, Staff Assistant
  LPilgrim@springfieldmo.gov | 417-864-1666