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Miner board approves liquor license renewals, switches to GoSEMO Fiber and authorizes equipment purchases
Summary
The Miner Board of Aldermen unanimously approved 2026'2027 liquor license renewals, authorized moving city internet service to GoSEMO Fiber, approved an ID card machine purchase capped at $4,000 split across departments, approved turnout gear for the new fire chief, and received a rezoning request for 767 Highway H.
The Miner Board of Aldermen approved a package of routine administrative and operational items during its May 11, 2026 meeting, including liquor license renewals, a citywide internet service change, and equipment purchases for public safety operations.
Alderman Brian Bell moved to approve the 2026'2027 liquor license renewals for local businesses; Alderwoman Peggy Holman seconded and the board voted unanimously. Police Chief Brant Pratt and City Clerk Julie Witt raised problems with current internet service; the board voted to change the internet provider for all city departments to GoSEMO Fiber after Alderwoman Holman moved and Alderman Bell seconded.
Chief Pratt told the board the police department's ID card machine had quit working and that a vendor quote had not yet been received but the replacement would likely cost about $4,000. He asked that the cost be divided among city departments because each employee will receive an ID. The board authorized Chief Pratt to purchase a replacement ID card machine if the cost does not exceed $4,000.
Property owner Aaron Darby requested rezoning for 767 Highway H, proposing 1.5 acres as residential and 8.5 acres as commercial; city staff instructed him to obtain the required zoning procedure checklist and a rezoning application and return them to City Hall. Police Chief Pratt provided a copy of a gaming-facilities ordinance recently passed by the City of New Madrid and the mayor asked the city clerk to forward it to Miner's attorney for review. During citizens and visitors time, the board approved purchasing turnout gear for newly named Fire Chief Justin Gordon.
The meeting concluded with a unanimous motion to adjourn into closed session under Missouri statutes RSMo 610.021.1 (legal), 610.021.2 (real estate) and 610.021.3 (personnel).
