Herrin officials weigh utility rate changes, TIF facade project, and road engineering agreements
Herrin's City Council and several committees met over the past two weeks to take up utility rate ordinances, a TIF facade improvement request, animal control staffing, and a traffic proposal near Herrin Junior High. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, outcomes and vote tallies are not available. The following is drawn from the published agendas.
City Council — July 27
The Herrin City Council agenda listed five items for consideration:
- **Ordinance 9-2026: Amending Water Rates**
- **Ordinance 10-2026: Amending Sewer Rates**
- **Ordinance 11-2026: Amending Trash Collection Fee**
- **TIF Facade Agreement for TKGM LLC at 218 N. 16th St.**
- **Engineering agreements with Horner & Shifrin, Inc. for Herrin Road and 13th Street improvements**
The agenda did not specify proposed dollar amounts for the rate changes or the TIF agreement. Minutes have not been published, so it is not yet known whether the council voted to approve any of these items.
Finance Committee — July 20
The Finance Committee was scheduled to review the city's water, sewer, and trash rates. The agenda did not list specific amounts or proposed changes. This discussion appears to precede the council's July 27 ordinances on the same utility fees, though the agenda alone does not confirm a direct link.
Public Improvement Committee — July 27
The Public Improvement Committee was set to discuss a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) request for a facade improvement by TKGM LLC at 218 N. 16th Street. The agenda provided no cost or scope details. The committee was to decide whether to approve the TIF application. No outcome is available.
Public Safety Committee — July 27
The Public Safety Committee agenda included two items:
- **Animal Control new hire**
- **Request for a one-way street near Herrin Junior High**
No further details on the hire or the traffic request were provided in the agenda.
Zoning Board of Appeals — July 20
The Zoning Board of Appeals met to conduct general business. The agenda listed an application under new business but did not identify the applicant, address, or nature of the request.
What this means for residents
The utility rate ordinances — if approved — would directly affect monthly water, sewer, and trash bills for Herrin residents. The TIF facade agreement and engineering agreements for Herrin Road and 13th Street improvements relate to downtown property and road infrastructure. The one-way street proposal near Herrin Junior High could affect traffic patterns for families and commuters in that area. Residents should watch for published minutes to learn what was decided.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents are encouraged to check the city's official postings for any newly scheduled meetings or special sessions.