City Council

HERRIN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES LOCATION: HERRIN CITY HALL DATE: APRIL 13, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER - Steve Frattini, Mayor PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL - Shelly Huggins, City Clerk Shelly Huggins, City Clerk called the roll and the following were present: Alderman Sheila Ahlgren Alderman Randy Crompton Alderman Scott Kinley Alderman Steve Miller Alderman David Shoemake Alderman Bill Sizemore Alderman Paul York Alderman Brett Crouse The following were absent: PUBLIC COMMENT: Anyone who wishes to address the Council may request to be recognized at this time. When recognized, please state your name. Statements are to be limited to three (3) minutes in duration. None MEETING MINUTES - Motion to approve meeting minutes Motion made by David Shoemake, seconded by Paul York to Approve. Alderman Shoemake, Alderman Kinley, Alderman Miller, Alderman Sizemore, Alderman Crouse, Alderman Crompton, Alderman York, Alderman Ahlgren voted "Yea". None voted "Nay". None abstained. Meeting Minutes 03/23/2026 TREASURER'S REPORT - Carl Goodwin, Treasurer  has reviewed statements and accounts were reconciled and all is balanced as well as water/sewer adjustments. Works with Carrie on budget. BUDGET OFFICE REPORT - Carrie Cravens, Budget Dir. Stated we have received the last installment of property tax. Income Statement 03-31-2026 CODES - Bret Childers, Administrator Was absent from the meeting. CODE REPORT 04/13/2026 PUBLIC WORKS - Steve Miller, Chairman stated there are many items later in meeting. Tom Somers, Public Works Director reminded everyone of spring clean up is next week and on your regular trash day. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT - Randy Crompton, Chairman stated they will have item later. PUBLIC SAFETY — David Dorris Police Chief, Shawn Priddy Fire Chief, Jason Englebright AC Warden 1, David Shoemake, Chairman Chief Dave Dorris stated he was absent from the meeting. Sal Thomas, Deputy Chief, stated that Matt Gayer had left the department and went to Marion, so they will be hiring soon. Chief Shawn Priddy stated they went on a cardiac arrest as all ambulances were out on other calls. On this event, this person received a clinical save by our fire department. The person is home and doing well. He presented Rodger Yates, Justin Lamb (receiving his 3rd save pin) and Jaden Schell with awards. Animal Control Wardin Jason Englbright - had nothing to report FIRE REPORT 04/13/2026 POLICE REPORT 04/13/2026 ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT 04/13/2026 FINANCE - Motion to approve accounts payable. Motion made by Paul York, seconded by David Shoemake to Approve. Alderman Ahlgren, Alderman Kinley, Alderman Shoemake, Alderman Miller, Alderman Crompton, Alderman Sizemore, Alderman York, Alderman Crouse voted "Yea". None voted "Nay". None abstained. AP 04/13/2026 INSURANCE - Scott Kinley, Chairman  stated they met earlier LIAISON - HERRIN LIBRARY - Brett Crouse gave an overview of upcoming events at the library LIAISON - HERRIN CIVIC CENTER - Scott Kinley, Chairman stated Queen of Hearts Tuesday $1,530.00. 4/18 Annual Hometown Christmas Mouse Derby. GRANT UPDATES- Valerie Clodi stated working on CEJA projects. Next application widow is upcoming. OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: 1. Proclamation for Herrin Jr. High Girls Basketball Team 2025-2026 The mayor presented a proclamation to the Herrin Junior High Girls Basketball Team for their state championship year they had this past season. 2. Presentation regarding tobacco-related disparities affecting individuals under the age of 21. Four students from Herrin Junior High School were in attendance regarding tobacco-related disparities affecting individuals under the age of 21. Hudson Howard gave an overview how under 21 vaping and tobacco use affect them. He gave a handout where they conducted a survey of 341 students. They are asking for the Council's help in any way to address the problem of underage vaping. Lydia Clough handed out information regarding what chemicals are in vapes. Molly DuPong shared a handout showing the advertising of vape/tobacco products that is targeted at young people. Paisley Green gave more statistics regarding teen vaping. Rick Collins stated he works with communities, and he has been working with this group for about a year. They would like to address a tobacco/vape license. 3. Resolution 1-2026 Support of Municipal Housing Authority. Motion made by Randy Crompton, seconded by Scott Kinley to Approve Resolution 1-2026 Support of Municipal Housing Authority. Alderman Kinley, Alderman Miller, Alderman Sizemore, Alderman Ahlgren, Alderman York, Alderman Crouse, Alderman Crompton, Alderman Shoemake voted "Yea". None voted "Nay". None abstained. 4. TIF Facade - Mallow Financial - 1120 S. Park Avenue Motion made by Randy Crompton, seconded by Bill Sizemore to Approve TIF Facade - Mallow Financial - 1120 S. Park Avenue. Alderman Crompton, Alderman Miller, Alderman York, Alderman Shoemake, Alderman Sizemore, Alderman Crouse, Alderman Kinley, Alderman Ahlgren voted "Yea". None voted "Nay". None abstained. 5. Budget - May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027 Motion made by Paul York, seconded by David Shoemake to Approve Budget - May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027. Alderman Miller, Alderman Kinley, Alderman Sizemore, Alderman Ahlgren, Alderman Crompton, Alderman Crouse, Alderman Shoemake, Alderman York voted "Yea". None voted "Nay". None abstained. 6. Agreement for Administrative Services - Management of the CDBG Housing Grant - PSC Civil Engineers & Land Surveyors, Housing Consultants Motion made by David Shoemake, seconded by Scott Kinley to Approve Agreement for Adminstrative Services - Management of the CDBG Housing Grant - PSC Civil Engineers & Land Surveyors, Housing Consultants .  Alderman Crouse, Alderman Shoemake, Alderman Sizemore, Alderman York, Alderman Ahlgren, Alderman Crompton, Alderman Miller, Alderman Kinley voted "Yea". None voted "Nay". None abstained. 7. IDOT Maintenance Engineering Agreement - Farley Engineering - Section 26-00079-00-RS Motion made by Steve Miller, seconded by David Shoemake to Approve IDOT Maintenance Engineering Agreement - Farley Engineering - Section 26-00079-00-RS. Alderman Crouse, Alderman Sizemore, Alderman York, Alderman Shoemake, Alderman Ahlgren, Alderman Kinley, Alderman Miller, Alderman Crompton voted "Yea". None voted "Nay". None abstained. 8. Award Bid - 2026 Street Improvements Various Routes Section 26-00079-00-RS Motion made by Steve Miller, seconded by Scott Kinley to Approve Award Bid - 2026 Street Improvements Various Routes Section 26-00079-00-RS to E.T. Simonds Construction Co. for $288,739.33. Alderman Miller, Alderman Crompton, Alderman Ahlgren, Alderman York, Alderman Sizemore, Alderman Kinley, Alderman Shoemake, Alderman Crouse voted "Yea". None voted "Nay". None abstained. 9. Resolution 2-2026 IDOT MFT Various Routes, Section 26-00079-00-RS Motion made by Randy Crompton, seconded by David Shoemake to Approve Resolution 2-2026 IDOT MFT Various Routes, Section 26-00079-00-RS. Alderman Ahlgren, Alderman Crouse, Alderman Kinley, Alderman Shoemake, Alderman Miller, Alderman Crompton, Alderman Sizemore, Alderman York voted "Yea". None voted "Nay". None abstained. 10. Award Bid 2026 Various Route Improvements(TIF Funds) Motion made by Scott Kinley, seconded by Randy Crompton to Approve Award Bid 2026 Various Route Improvements(TIF Funds) to E.T. Simonds Contruction Co. for $774,293.13. Alderman York, Alderman Crompton, Alderman Shoemake, Alderman Kinley, Alderman Sizemore, Alderman Ahlgren, Alderman Miller, Alderman Crouse voted "Yea". None voted "Nay". None abstained. 11. Resolution 3-2026 Use of TIF Funds for HMA Resurfacing of Various Routes Motion made by Randy Crompton, seconded by Bill Sizemore to Approve Resolution 3-2026 Use of TIF Funds for HMA Resurfacing of Various Routes. Alderman Sizemore, Alderman Crompton, Alderman Shoemake, Alderman Ahlgren, Alderman Miller, Alderman Crouse, Alderman York, Alderman Kinley voted "Yea". None voted "Nay". None abstained. 12. Award Bid - Herrin Road Watermain Replacement Motion made by Steve Miller, seconded by Randy Crompton to Approve Award Bid - Herrin Road Watermain Replacement to S & W Line Contracting for $424,327.00 . Alderman Sizemore, Alderman York, Alderman Miller, Alderman Crouse, Alderman Shoemake, Alderman Ahlgren, Alderman Kinley, Alderman Crompton voted "Yea". None voted "Nay". None abstained. 13. Appoint Bobby Wade as Full-Time Public Works Laborer effective April 22, 2026 Motion made by Scott Kinley, seconded by Brett Crouse to Approve Appoint Bobby Wade as Full-Time Public Works Laborer effective April 22, 2026 . Alderman Miller, Alderman Ahlgren, Alderman Kinley, Alderman Shoemake, Alderman York, Alderman Sizemore, Alderman Crompton, Alderman Crouse voted "Yea". None voted "Nay". None abstained. 14. Water Purchase and Sale Contract by and between Rend Lake Conservancy District and the City of Herrin Motion made by Steve Miller, seconded by Scott Kinley to Approve Water Purchase and Sale Contract by and between Rend Lake Conservancy District and the City of Herrin. Alderman Ahlgren, Alderman Crompton, Alderman Sizemore, Alderman Miller, Alderman Shoemake, Alderman Kinley, Alderman Crouse, Alderman York voted "Yea". None voted "Nay". None abstained. MAYOR: None COUNCIL: Alderman Crompton asked about a dog that is running loose on the North end of town. Animal Control checked and the dog wasn't out at the time, but they are working on it. Alderman Crouse thanked Carrie and Carl for there work on the budget. ADJOURN: Motion made by Steve Miller, seconded by Scott Kinley to Adjourn. Alderman Kinley, Alderman Shoemake, Alderman Sizemore, Alderman York, Alderman Ahlgren, Alderman Crompton, Alderman Miller, Alderman Crouse voted "Yea". None voted "Nay". None abstained.