The Taylorville City Council met on Monday evening and proudly promoted some of Taylorville’s finest. Cody Rogers, Nick Hackney, and Matt Peters all received promotions along with Matthew Nichols who was sworn in as the newest Taylorville Police Officer. Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler said it was nice to have someone who used to work in dispatch make the shift to being a police officer.

Chief Adermann praised new Assistant Fire Chief Cody Rogers and Captain Nick Hackney and Captain Matt Peters and what’s next for Taylorville Fire in 2020.

An ordinance granting special use for the adjoining and connected building at 205 East Main Cross was approved 9-0. An ordinance changing city code for liquor licenses was sent back to committee to be reworked. The ordinance for the operation of UTV’s passed 9-0. 

A motion to remove the stop sign at the intersection of Shumway and Second Street was voted on. The bill failed 1-7 with Ernie Dorchinecz the lone person voting yes on removing it. A motion concerning engineer work was approved 8-0. A motion for storm sewer work was tabled after a discussion concerning the motion not going through proper channels.

Mayor Bruce Barry talked about the census and getting a committee together.  He is also excited about hopefully getting a second resource officer for the school.

Josh Smith was also recognized for his hard work for the Taylorville High School basketball and football Teams as well. The next City Council meeting will take place on February 17th.

Mayor Barry Recognizes Josh Smith For His Accomplishments.

New Officer Matthew Nichols Gets Pinned As Newest Taylorville Police Officer.