Council Meeting Minutes

FEBRUARY 12, 2026 MINUTES

REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM 

Held at Miller Fire Station 

109 N PARK - MILLER, MO 65707 


I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM 


II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 


III. ROLL CALL 

Stacy Daniels: Present, Melody McGrady: Present, Kerry Johnson: Present, Brent Pennington: Present, Gavin Hill: Present 


IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 

Melody McGrady made the motion to approve the agenda as presented, Brent Pennington seconded.

Kerry Johnson: Yes, Melody McGrady: Yes, Gavin Hill: Yes, Brent Pennington: Yes


V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  • January 5, 2026 Special Meeting

Melody McGrady made the motion to approve the special meeting minutes, seconded by Kerry Johnson.

Kerry Johnson: Yes, Melody McGrady: Yes, Gavin Hill: Yes, Brent Pennington: Yes


  • January 5, 2026 Closed Meeting

Melody McGrady made the motion to approve the closed minutes, seconded by Kerry Johnson.

Kerry Johnson: Yes, Melody McGrady: Yes, Gavin Hill: Yes, Brent Pennington: Yes


  • January 8, 2026 Regular Meeting

Melody McGrady made the motion to approve the regular minutes, seconded by Brent Pennington.

Kerry Johnson: Yes, Melody McGrady: Yes, Gavin Hill: Yes, Brent Pennington: Yes


VI. APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS

January 2026 Financials: 

Melody McGrady made the motion to accept the financials, seconded by Brent Pennington.

Kerry Johnson: Yes, Melody McGrady: Yes, Gavin Hill: Yes, Brent Pennington: Yes


VII. MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORTS

a. Toni Hendrix – Not present. 

b. Stacy Daniels – Mayor – Finances are projecting well even with tax revenue.


VIII.AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION – LIMIT 3 MINUTES – No attendees. 


IX. OLD BUSINESS: 

A. Park - Fence: 

Brent Pennington made a motion to gather quotes for 3 options, total replacement, repair of damaged areas, and a change from a chain link to cable style. Seconded by Melody McGrady. 

Kerry Johnson: Yes, Melody McGrady: Yes, Gavin Hill: Yes, Brent Pennington: Yes


B. Park – Mulch:

Melody McGrady made a motion to postpone until we have prices. Seconded by Brent Pennington.

Kerry Johnson: Yes, Melody McGrady: Yes, Gavin Hill: Yes,  Brent Pennington: Yes


C. Decals for City Vehicles:

Brent Pennington made a motion to postpone to the next meeting. Seconded by Gavin Hill.

Kerry Johnson: Yes, Melody McGrady: Yes, Gavin Hill: Yes, Brent Pennington: Yes


X. NEW BUSINESS:  

A. Shannon Franzen – Mobile Home:

Place new mobile home on property with permanent foundation. Resident did not show to meeting.

Melody McGrady made the motion reject resident’s request. Seconded by Gavin Hill.

Kerry Johnson: Yes, Melody McGrady: Yes, Gavin Hill: Yes, Brent Pennington: Yes


B. Resolution No 2026 – 1 (Comprehensive Plan):

Melody McGrady made the motion to accept the first reading of the title. Seconded by Brent Pennington.

Kerry Johnson: Yes,  Melody McGrady: Yes,  Gavin Hill: Yes,  Brent Pennington: Yes

Melody McGrady made the motion to accept the second reading of the title. Seconded by Brent Pennington.

Kerry Johnson: Yes,  Melody McGrady: Yes,  Gavin Hill: Yes,  Brent Pennington: Yes


C. Resolution No 2026 – 2 (CDBG Application):

Melody McGrady made the motion to accept the first reading of the title. Seconded by Brent Pennington.

Kerry Johnson: Yes,  Melody McGrady: Yes,  Gavin Hill: Yes,  Brent Pennington: Yes

Melody McGrady made the motion to accept the second reading of the title. Seconded by Brent Pennington.

Kerry Johnson: Yes,  Melody McGrady: Yes,  Gavin Hill: Yes,  Brent Pennington: Yes


D. Resolution No 2026 – 3 (SRF Lift Station Funding):

Melody McGrady made the motion to accept the first reading of the title. Seconded by Brent Pennington.

Kerry Johnson: Yes,  Melody McGrady: Yes,  Gavin Hill: Yes,  Brent Pennington: Yes

Melody McGrady made the motion to accept the second reading of the title. Seconded by Brent Pennington.

Kerry Johnson: Yes,  Melody McGrady: Yes,  Gavin Hill: Yes,  Brent Pennington: Yes


E. Ordinance 2.9.26 – MoDOT TAP-990 (706) to allow Mayor to execute contract:

Melody McGrady made the motion to accept the first reading of the title. Seconded by Kerry Johnson.

Kerry Johnson: Yes,  Melody McGrady: Yes,  Gavin Hill: Yes,  Brent Pennington: Yes

Melody McGrady made the motion to accept the second reading of the title. Seconded by Gavin Hill.

Kerry Johnson: Yes,  Melody McGrady: Yes, Gavin Hill: Yes, Brent Pennington: Yes


F. TREKK Agreement, MoDOT TAP-990 (706) Hwy 39 Sidewalk:

Brent Pennington made the motion to accept the TREKK agreement, seconded by Gavin Hill.

Kerry Johnson: Yes,  Melody McGrady: Yes,  Gavin Hill: Yes,  Brent Pennington: Yes


XI. CLOSED SESSION:

RSMo 610.021 (3, 26)

Gavin Hill made a motion to go into closed session at 7:39 PM. Seconded by Brent Pennington. 

Kerry Johnson: Yes, Melody McGrady: Yes, Gavin Hill: Yes, Brent Pennington: Yes


XII. OPEN SESSION:  

Gavin Hill made a motion to return to open session at 8:20 PM. Seconded by Brent Pennington. 

Kerry Johnson: Yes, Melody McGrady: Yes, Gavin Hill: Yes, Brent Pennington: Yes


XIII. ADJOURNMENT at 8:21 PM: Motion made by Kerry Johnson, seconded by Melody McGrady. All in favor 4-0, motion carries.


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