Willard mayor breaks tie in vote to adjust boundary with Perry

After months of debate and repeated postponements, the Willard City Council voted 3-2 Thursday to approve a municipal boundary adjustment with Perry City tied to a proposed residential subdivision near 1200 West, with Mayor Travis Mote casting the tie-breaking vote. The decision shifts roughly 54 acres from Willard into Perry in an area where sewer service does not align cleanly with existing city boundaries. The adjustment is connected to a residential project proposed by Pat Burns of Lync Construction. Perry has an established sewer system in the area, while extending service from the Willard side would require additional infrastructure, including...Article Link