The Taylorville Development Association held their annual meeting this (Wed) morning at People's Bank and Trust, to review the continuing progress in constructing the new Taylorville Industrial Park on the city's northwest side.

Engineer Phil Martin shared with the board that construction is about a month behind schedule due to weather.  There were also wet subgrade problems that required additional work to correct.  Entrance islands off of Illinois Route 29 are being poured this week.  It's hoped that the road to the park will be paved before the blacktop plants close in mid to late November.

T-D-A president Ken Hart reported there are at least 2 buyers for several lots being constructed in the new park.  One buyer is interested in 4 lots, and another is looking to buy 3.  Negotiations with both buyers are continuing.

The board voted unanimously to re-imburse the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce for printing the various versions of the application to the Economic Development Corporation totaling one-thousand dollars, and also donated 14-hundred 75-dollars to an effort by several local organizations to produce videos to promote and market the various segments of Taylorville, including the new Industrial Park.

The board re-elected Hart as president for 2021, Brent DeMichael was elected vice-president, Patty Hornbuckle was elected secretary, and Matt Beckley was re-elected as treasurer.