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Miner aldermen approve insurance, vehicle sale and building repairs; mayor pro‑tem appointment fails for lack of quorum
Summary
At a Jan. 12, 2026 Miner Board of Aldermen meeting, members approved a $100,211 insurance proposal, accepted a $1,500 bid for a city truck and approved City Hall repair quotes; a motion to appoint a mayor pro‑tem failed when one member was absent and another abstained.
Mayor Frank Tatum called the Miner Board of Aldermen to order on Jan. 12, 2026, and the board moved through routine business before taking several votes on procurement and personnel items.
The board approved a $100,211 commercial insurance proposal from Arnold Insurance, accepted a $1,500 bid from Ray Williamson for a 2005 Ford F‑150 and approved repair quotes for the City Hall/Convention Center after a split vote. A separate motion to appoint Alderman Patrick Johnson as mayor pro‑tem (Bill 2026‑1/Ordinance 1448) failed because Alderwoman Beth Keller was absent for the vote and Alderman Johnson abstained; the meeting ended with a vote to adjourn into executive session under state law.
Why it matters: the insurance vote and building repairs affect the city’s immediate operating budget and facilities; the failed appointment leaves the mayor pro‑tem position unresolved until the council reconvenes.
The meeting opened with roll call: Alderman Brian Bell, Alderwoman Peggy Holman and Alderman Patrick Johnson were present; Alderwoman Beth Keller arrived late and was absent for early votes. City staff listed as present included City Clerk Julie Witt, City Attorney Scott Horman, Police Chief Brant Pratt, Fire Chief Justin Keller and others.
On procedural business, Alderman Patrick Johnson moved and Alderwoman Peggy Holman seconded approval of the December minutes; the motion passed by roll call. Alderwoman Holman later moved, and Alderman Bell seconded, to approve the December reports and bills; both motions passed by roll call.
On the mayor pro‑tem nomination, Alderwoman Peggy Holman moved to appoint Alderman Patrick Johnson and to have the ordinance read twice by heading only; Alderman Brian Bell seconded. Roll call was Bell Aye, Holman Aye, Johnson Abstain and Keller Absent; the motion failed for lack of a quorum at the time of voting.
The board then considered a public‑works item: the city opened the single bid it received for a 2005 Ford F‑150. Alderman Brian Bell moved to accept the $1,500 bid from Ray Williamson; Alderwoman Beth Keller seconded. The motion passed unanimously by roll call.
On insurance, Alderman Bell moved to approve the commercial insurance proposal from Arnold Insurance in the amount of $100,211; Alderwoman Keller seconded. The board voted unanimously to approve the proposal.
Mayor Tatum said he had interviewed three candidates for the city administrator position but that his preferred candidate could not attend the meeting; Alderman Bell moved, and Alderman Johnson seconded, to postpone consideration of the appointment until the next regular meeting. The motion passed by roll call.
City Clerk Julie Witt summarized necessary repairs at City Hall/Convention Center. Alderman Patrick Johnson moved to approve the quotes recommended by Jody Smith; Alderman Brian Bell seconded. The board approved the recommended quotes with a 3‑1 roll call (Bell Aye, Holman No, Johnson Aye, Keller Aye). The minutes do not record the dollar amount of the selected quote(s).
Mayor Tatum asked the chairs of the Planning and Zoning Board and the Board of Adjustments to contact their members to confirm continued participation and schedule meetings. The agenda allowed a five‑minute public comment period; no comments are recorded in the minutes.
With business concluded, the board voted to adjourn into executive session under RSMo 610.021.3 (personnel) and RSMo 610.021.1 (legal). The roll call to move into executive session was unanimous.
Votes at a glance: - Approve Dec. minutes — Motion: Patrick Johnson; Second: Peggy Holman; Vote: Bell Aye, Holman Aye, Johnson Aye, Keller Absent; Outcome: approved. - Approve Dec. reports — Motion: Peggy Holman; Second: Brian Bell; Vote: Bell Aye, Holman Aye, Johnson Aye, Keller Absent; Outcome: approved. - Approve Dec. bills — Motion: Peggy Holman; Second: Brian Bell; Vote: Bell Aye, Holman Aye, Johnson Aye, Keller Absent; Outcome: approved. - Ordinance 1448 / Bill 2026‑1 appointing mayor pro‑tem — Motion: Peggy Holman; Second: Brian Bell; Vote: Bell Aye, Holman Aye, Johnson Abstain, Keller Absent; Outcome: failed (no quorum). - Accept bid for 2005 Ford F‑150 (Ray Williamson, $1,500) — Motion: Brian Bell; Second: Beth Keller; Vote: Bell Aye, Holman Aye, Johnson Aye, Keller Aye; Outcome: approved. - Approve commercial insurance (Arnold Insurance, $100,211) — Motion: Brian Bell; Second: Beth Keller; Vote: Bell Aye, Holman Aye, Johnson Aye, Keller Aye; Outcome: approved. - Postpone city administrator appointment — Motion: Brian Bell; Second: Patrick Johnson; Vote: Bell Aye, Holman Aye, Johnson Aye, Keller Aye; Outcome: postponed to next meeting. - Approve City Hall/Convention Center repair quotes (recommended by Jody Smith) — Motion: Patrick Johnson; Second: Brian Bell; Vote: Bell Aye, Holman No, Johnson Aye, Keller Aye; Outcome: approved. - Adjourn into executive session (RSMo 610.021.3 and 610.021.1) — Motion: Peggy Holman; Second: Beth Keller; Vote: Bell Aye, Holman Aye, Johnson Aye, Keller Aye; Outcome: approved.
What the minutes do not specify: the transcript records the selected contractor(s) and dollar amount(s) for the City Hall/Convention Center quotes as "not specified" in the minutes; any specifics beyond those recorded here were not provided in the meeting minutes. The board is scheduled to revisit the city administrator appointment at the next regular meeting.
The minutes are signed by Mayor Frank Tatum and attested by City Clerk Julie Witt.
