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Council approves Depot Tavern business license in 4–1 vote; Denise Black opposed
Summary
The Arcade City Council approved a business license for Depot Tavern (32 Peppers St.) on Dec. 8, 2025, with a 4–1 vote. Applicants were Susan Melton, Betty Dailey and Jimmy Lance; the minutes record Council Member Denise Black as the sole vote against the motion.
The Arcade City Council on Dec. 8 voted 4–1 to approve a business license for Depot Tavern, a proposed establishment at 32 Peppers Street in Jefferson.
Applicants listed in the minutes were Susan Melton, Betty Dailey and Jimmy Lance. Council Member Ron Smith made the motion to approve the license; Tom Hays seconded. The minutes record the motion passed 4–1, with Council Member Denise Black voting in opposition. The minutes do not record any further explanation from Black or other council members about the grounds for the opposition.
The approval resolves an item that had been tabled from the Nov. 10, 2025 meeting and authorizes the City Clerk and relevant departments to complete the licensing process in accordance with city procedures. No conditions, permit limitations or zoning objections are recorded in the minutes.
