CARTHAGE CITY COUNCIL
ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 28th, 2026

The Annual Meeting of the Carthage City Council was held Tuesday, April 28 th , 2026,
at City Hall, 538 Wabash Avenue. Mayor Smith called the meeting to order
at 8:03 P.M. Answering to roll call were Aldermen Smith, Roberts, Steinkamp, Long,
Biondolino and Walker. Treasurer Edris was also present.
Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Walker to approve the 2026-2027
fiscal year budget. All six Aldermen voted “yes”.
The Mayor reported on the liquor and gaming licenses to be issued.
The Wood (Gaming) $150.00
VFW Post 5117 (Gaming) 125.00
Tri-State Investors (Gaming) 150.00
Circle K (Gaming) 150.00
The Wood (Class A) 1,500.00
Ayerco (Class B) 750.00
Casey’s (Class B) 750.00
County Market (Class B) 750.00
Circle K (Class B) 750.00
VFW Post 5117 (Class C) 450.00
Eagles (Class C) 450.00
Los Charros (Class A) 1,500.00
Alfano’s (Class D) 1,200.00
Legacy Theater (Class D) 800.00
Tri-State Investors (Class A) 1,500.00
Circle K (Class A) 1,500.00
County Market (Class A) 1,500.00

The council discussed the following Officers of the City and the corresponding salaries.
Chief of Police: Derek Himan $65,200
Officer: Mark Clark 55,650
Officer: Kerrie Bishop 58,850
Officer: Josh St. John 51,800
Public Works Director: Rich Sealock 65,100
Street Dept. Superintendent: Jordan White 63,000
Street Dept.: David Mott 49,300
Street Dept.: David Steinkamp 51,150
Deputy Clerk/Collector: Alice Dean 51,700
City Collector: Scott Roberts 47,500

City Clerk: Scott Roberts 14,300
Budget Officer: Scott Roberts 4,150
Coordinator of City ESDA: Derek Himan 1,500
Janitors: Alice Dean 1,200
Scott Roberts 1,200
Code Enforcement Officer: Dan Banner 4,000
& 25 % commission on permit fees
The City Council would also like to add Good Friday, Columbus Day, Election Day and
Christmas Eve as four additional paid holidays. The Council would also like to include
one additional personal day for each employee which would give the employees a total of
three personal days.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve the above City
positions and salaries; additional personal day and additional paid holidays. All six
Aldermen voted “yes”.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to pass Ordinance No.
2026–1 An ordinance relating to the salary of the city attorney. The attorneys shall
receive compensation of $1,800.00 per month, in addition they will receive compensation
at the rate of $250.00 per hour for all litigation. All six Aldermen voted “yes”.
The Mayor appointed Standing Committees and times of the Committee Meetings as
follows.

Finance:

Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the Monday immediately prior to the first City Council meeting
of the month.
Chairman: Donna Walker
Committee Member: Jenny Roberts
Committee Member: Tommie Long

Public Works:

Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the day of the City Council meeting.
Chairman: Tommie Long
Committee Member: Rob Biondolino
Committee Member: Keegan Steinkamp
Public Safety:

Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on the Monday immediately prior to the first City Council meeting
of the month.

Chairman: Brian Smith
Committee Member: Keegan Steinkamp
Committee Member: Donna Walker

Public Property:

Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on the Monday immediately prior to the second
Council meeting of the month
Chairman: Rob Biondolino
Committee Member: Brian Smith
Committee Member: Jenny Roberts

Policy & Legislative:
Meeting as needed
Committee Member: Rob Biondolino
Committee Member: Donna Walker
Committee Member: Brian Smith
Committee Member: Tommie Long

Board of Health:
Meeting as needed

Chief of Police: Derek Himan
Committee Member: Tommie Long
Committee Member: Brian Smith
Codes Enforcer: Dan Banner

Plan Commission: (3 year term)

Meeting as needed
Terms Expiring 2029
Duane Massie
Steve Finney
Chris Talley

Museum Board: (3 year term)

Meeting at 5:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month

Terms Expiring 2029
Cynthia Colvin
Donna Walker
Judge Richard Gambrel

Board of Appeals: (5 year term)
Meeting as needed

Terms Expiring 2031
John Huston

Tree Board: (3 year term)

Terms Expiring 2029
Duane Massie
Dr. Michael Ottney
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve the Standing
Committee’s and the Committee meeting times as stated above. All six Aldermen voted
“yes”.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve the City Board
members and Board meeting times as stated above. All six Aldermen voted “yes”.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Steinkamp to approve the dates and
times of the regular scheduled meetings of the City Council for the Fiscal Year 2026-27.
All six Aldermen voted “yes”.
Motion to adjourn by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith at 8:12 PM
Respectfully submitted,

Scott Roberts
City Clerk