Carbondale Reporter

City of Herrin City Council met Jan. 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Steve Frattini called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led us in prayer. Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Shelly Huggins, City Clerk called the roll and the following were present:

STEVE FRATTINI Mayor

SHELLY HUGGINS City Clerk

PATTY DEATON Deputy City Clerk

CARL GOODWIN Treasurer

JOHN BREWSTER City Attorney

DAVID SHOEMAKE Alderman Ward I

SHEILA AHLGREN Alderman Ward I

PAUL YORK Alderman Ward II

RANDY CROMPTON Alderman Ward II

SCOTT KINLEY Alderman Ward III

STEVE MILLER Alderman Ward III

MARILYN RUPPEL Alderman Ward IV

BILL SIZEMORE Alderman Ward IV

PUBLIC None

MINUTES OF DECEMBER 27, 2022

Motion made by Alderman Shoemake, seconded by Alderman Crompton to approve the minutes of December 27, 2022 Council Meeting. Alderman Ahlgren, York, Crompton, Kinley, Ruppel, Sizemore and Shoemake voted "Yea". None voted "Nay”.

TREASURER'S REPORT

Treasurer Carl Goodwin audited water and sewer adjustments and all were correct.

BUDGET OFFICE REPORT

Carrie Cravens, Budget Director was absent from the meeting.

CODES

Bret Childers Codes Administrator reminded everyone that we do not allow signs in the right of ways or on poles.

PUBLIC WORKS

Bill Sizemore, Chairman of the Public Works Committee had nothing to report.

Tom Somers, Public Works Director stated we had a busy break with water main breaks and the weather.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT

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

PUBLIC SAFETY

David Dorris, Police Chief stated that on Christmas Eve a house was shot up in the Heights area. It was solved today.

Shawn Priddy, Fire Chief stated they ran 559 calls last year. That is a 120-call increase over the prior year. The increase in staffing helped with that.

David Shoemake, Chairman of the Public Safety Committee had nothing to report.

FINANCE

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

INSURANCE

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

HERRIN LIBRARY LIAISON

Marilyn Ruppel, Liaison for the Herrin City Library had nothing to report.

HERRIN CIVIC CENTER LIAISON

Scott Kinley, Liaison for the Herrin Civic Center stated that Queen of Hearts tomorrow will be $9,063.00. Wing It Wednesdays are still going on. Richard Melvin has resigned his position as director of the Civic Center. Hours will be M-F 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment.

NEW BUSINESS:

RESOLUTION 1- 2023 CDAP

Motion made by Alderman Kinley, seconded by Alderman Crompton to move Resolution 1-2023 CDAP grant to a special meeting on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 9 a.m.

MAYOR

Herrin City Lake #2 closing is moving along. The landfill property purchase isn't moving as well. We haven't gotten into the bidding yet as the heirs can't come to an agreement. Minimum bid is $1,000 per acre which would be around $80,000 and there is already a bid in for the property. We have a part time application to replace the part time employee that is leaving animal control.

COUNCIL

Alderman Shoemake thanked the public works dept. for help taking down Christmas banners.

Alderman Sizemore stated to please remember the Spiller Family in their loss.

ADJOURN

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

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