Council Meeting Minutes

JUNE 11, 2026 MINUTES

REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING 

THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 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, Leslie Heckmaster: Present, Brent Pennington: Present, Garry Baker: Present, Gavin Hill: Present 


IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 

Brent Pennington made the motion to approve the agenda as presented, Garry Baker seconded.

Leslie Heckmaster: Yes, Brent Pennington: Yes, Garry Baker: Yes, Gavin Hill: Yes


V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  • May 14, 2026 Regular Meeting

Brent Pennington made the motion to approve the regular minutes, second by Leslie Heckmaster.

Leslie Heckmaster: Yes, Brent Pennington: Yes, Garry Baker: Yes, Gavin Hill: Abstain


  • May 14, 2026 Closed Meeting

Brent made the motion to approve the closed minutes, second by Garry Baker.

Leslie Heckmaster: Yes, Brent Pennington: Yes, Garry Baker: Yes, Gavin Hill: Abstain


VI. APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS

May 2026 Financials: 

Gavin Hill made the motion to accept the financials, second by Brent Pennington.

Leslie Heckmaster: Yes, Brent Pennington: Yes, Garry Baker: Yes, Gavin Hill: Yes


VII. MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORTS

a. Toni Hendrix – Not present, No report

b. Stacy Daniels – Mayor – City’s is doing well financially: We have received tentative approval for the Water Project grant in the amount of $790,000. Per TREKK bids should go out in August for the water project. The DNR 2027 IUP (Intended Use Plan) includes the lift station project to receive funding. The City has responded in writing to DNR regarding the violations in their April 2026 inspection.


VIII. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION – LIMIT 3 MINUTES – No comments 


IX. OLD BUSINESS: 

a. Ben Johnson, request for building permit extension. Didn’t come to the meeting to present. Motion made by Leslie Heckmaster to remove from upcoming agendas until contacted by Mr. Johnson. Seconded by Gavin Hill

Leslie Heckmaster: Yes, Brent Pennington: Yes, Garry Baker: Yes, Gavin Hill: Yes


b. Bank Reconciliation Signer to be Leslie Heckmaster. Motion made by Brent Pennington, Second by Garry Baker

Leslie Heckmaster: Abstain, Brent Pennington: Yes, Garry Baker: Yes, Gavin Hill: Yes


X. NEW BUSINESS:  

a. David Garringer to Hold a “Cruise In” on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Request made to allow food trucks on the parking lot and close off portions of Main Street for the duration of the Event

Gavin Hill made the motion to accept Garringer’s proposal. Second by Brent Pennington

Leslie Heckmaster: Yes, Brent Pennington: Yes, Garry Baker: Yes, Gavin Hill: Yes


b. Budget FY 2026/2027

Motion made by Garry Baker to accept as presented. Second by Brent Pennington

Leslie Heckmaster: Yes, Brent Pennington: Yes, Garry Baker: Yes, Gavin Hill: Yes


c. Heating and Air Improvement Bids for Fire Station and City Hall 

Bids received from Davis & Son, Cochran Heating and Air Conditioning, and Lawmaster Heating and Air.         

Motion made by Leslie Heckmaster to accept the bid (minus the ventilation bid until more information received) from Davis and Son for $28,820. Second by Brent Pennington

Leslie Heckmaster: Yes, Brent Pennington: Yes, Garry Baker: Yes, Gavin Hill: Yes


d. Dion’s Construction at 4th St. and Hwy 39: Dion hasn’t requested a Building Permit at this time. Intends to build 2 homes on this lot. No vote taken.


e. 518 S. Davis: Informational. Resident has made a new presentation to City Hall regarding an issue from 2024. No vote taken.


XI. ADJOURNMENT at 7:45 PM by Brent Pennington, second by Gavin Hill.

Leslie Heckmaster: Yes, Brent Pennington: Yes, Garry Baker: Yes, Gavin Hill: Yes


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