Carbondale Reporter

City of Herrin City Council Met June 28.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Steve Frattini called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., led us in prayer and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Shelly Huggins, City Clerk called the roll.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Bill Simmons asked for a Public Safety Committee Meeting to discuss Fire Department staffing.

Stephanie Allen, President HJBL wanted to thank the Police Department for getting to the ball fields during the recent shooting event. Ryan Hudson got to Diamond 6 first to help with the kids in the dugout. Chief and Deputy Chief have been being present as well. The police have been keeping a presence out there for the last two weeks. If in the future years, they could make rounds through the park and fields it would be great.

MINUTES OF JUNE 14, 2021

Motion made by Alderman Shoemake, seconded by Alderman York to approve the minutes of June 14, 2021 Council Meeting. Alderman Ahlgren, York, Crompton, Kinley, Miller, Ruppel, Sizemore, and Shoemake voted "Yea". None voted "Nay".

TREASURER'S REPORT

Treasurer Carl Goodwin was absent from the meeting.

BUDGET OFFICE REPORT

Carrie Cravens, Budget Director had nothing to report.

Codes Administrator Robert Craig was absent from the meeting.

CODES & ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT

PUBLIC WORKS

Bill Sizemore, Chairman of the Public Works Committee stated that street projects will begin soon and use caution.

Tom Somers, Public Works Director stated Monday, July 5 trash service will run. City Hall is closed.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT

Marilyn Ruppel, Chairman of the Public Improvement Committee had nothing to report.

PUBLIC SAFETY

David Dorris, Police Chief stated we had other entities helping us at the park incident.

Shawn Priddy, Fire Chief was absent from the meeting.

David Shoemake, Chairman of the Public Safety Committee met earlier, items later,

FINANCE

Motion was made by Alderman York, seconded by Alderman Shoemake to authorize bills to be paid before the Council. Alderman York, Crompton, Kinley, Miller, Sizemore, Ruppel, Shoemake and Ahlgren voted “Yea”. None voted “Nay".

INSURANCE

Sheila Ahlgren, Chairman of the Insurance Committee has nothing to report.

HERRIN LIBRARY LIAISON

Marilyn Ruppel, Liaison for the Herrin City Library stated the library is open. They will still let you use curbside service, Non-resident card available for $55. Most other communities around us charge more. Eagle Scout project improving section of shelves in the children's section. Summer reading program in June was successful. 7/1 Drive-in Movie at the library - Charlotte's Web, 7/8 they will supply art supplies that children can create, 7/16 outdoor movie at Marion Pavilion along with Marion & Carterville, 7/22 70s night with prizes.

HERRIN CIVIC CENTER LIAISON

Scott Kinley, Liaison for the Herrin Civic Center stated there are private events going on. Christmas in July trivia night with proceeds going to the Herrin Hometown Christmas and Civic Center, Only a few tables remaining.

NEW BUSINESS:

ORDINANCE 12- SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

Motion made by Alderman York, seconded by Alderinan Crompton to pass Ordinance 12-2021 Sale of 2021 Personal Property. Alderman Crompton, Kinley, Miller, Ruppel, Sizemore, Shoemake, Ahlgren and York voted “Yea”. None voted "Nay".

AGREEMENT FIREFIGHTER'S UNION 3251

Motion made by Alderman Shoemake, seconded by Alderman Miller to approve Contract Amendment with Firefighter's Union 3251, Alderman Kinley, Miller, Ruppel, Sizemore, Shoemake, Ahlgren, York and Crompton voted "Yea”. None voted "Nay“

ORDINANCE 13-2021 AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE II. SECTION 12 OF CODES

Motion made by Alderman Crompton, seconded by Alderman Kinley to pass Ordinance 13-2021 Amending

Chapter 7, Article II, Section 12 of the Herrin Revised Code of Ordinances. Alderman Miller, Ruppel, Sizemore, Shoemake, Ahlgren,, York, Crompton and Kinley voted “Yea”. None voted "Nay".

PROCLAMATION WIDOWS DAY

Motion made by Alderman Kinley, seconded by Alderman Ahlgren to proclaim June 23, 2021 as Internation al Widow's Day. Alderman Ruppel, Sizemore, Shoemake, Ahlgren, York, Crompton, Kinley and Miller voted "Yea". None voted “Nay,

ORDINANCE 14-2021 VARIANCES FOR 2021 W. CHERRY ST.

Motion made by Alderman York, seconded by Alderman Miller to pass Ordinance 14-2021 Granting Variances for 2021 W. Cherry Street. Alderman Sizemore, Shoemake, Ahlgren, York, Crompton, Kinley, Miller and Ruppel voted “Yea”. None voted “Nay”.

ORDINANCE 15-2021 VARIANCE FOR 420 E. MONROE ST.

Motion made by Alderman Miller, seconded by Alderman Kinley to pass Ordinance 15-2021 Granting a Variance for 420 E. Monroe Street. Alderman Shoemake, Ahlgren, York, Crompton, Kinley, Miller, Ruppel and Sizemore voted “Yea”. None voted "Nay”.

OPEN BIDS AMBULANCE SERVICE

Received one bid from United Medical Response, LLC. Bid will be accepted via agreement at the next council meeting once reviewed by our attorney,

MAYOR

None.

COUNCIL

Alderman Ahlgren wanted to echo about the police rapid response during the episode at the park and she Had the weapons retrieved from her yard. If you see something you feel is not right, do not hesitate to call The police.

Alderman Miller stated that across the street from OLMC there is abandoned house with overgrowth. He or Mayor will get with Robert to address. He thanked PD as well over the park situation. He stated many have spoken that the police have been stopping and talking with the children and they thank them for that.

Alderman Crompton stated that the PD personnel have been walking around along with other officers from Surrounding entities and everyone appreciates them.

ADJOURN

Motion made by Alderman Miller, seconded by Alderman Kinley to adjourn. Alderman Ahlgren, York, Crompton, Kinley, Miller, Ruppel, Sizemore and Shoemake voted "Yea”. None voted "Nay".

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