Taylorville City Council is set to meet Monday at 7 PM for their first meeting in April to discuss committee issues, and ordinances, and hear from public officials. There will also be a public hearing/ordinance meeting to discuss amending the boundaries of the Taylorville Christian County Enterprise Zone and a discussion of the Ridge Minor Subdivision Final Plat at 6:30 and 6:45, respectively.

The THS Musical Cast will be recognized at the meeting along with a review of ordinances and omnibus. Under ordinances, the council will look at approving multiple BDD agreements between Taylorville and several businesses including Christian County Farmers’ Supply Company, SSB Lakeview Properties and McClure Funeral Home, Abby Barlow, and CTI.  The council will also finalize approving a couple of rezoning classifications. 

Under committee reports, the council will look to discuss approving a cannabis dispensary license and approve BDD agreements for 303 W Poplar Street and 103 S. Washington Street.  They will also look at a motion to amend the current liquor license for Legendary Small Town Trading from Class C to Class A.  A motion has been presented to amend Ordinance 4209 to set a limit of 20 cigarette/tobacco licenses to be issued at one time without full City Council approval for additional licenses, and to impose a minimum $750 fine for any establishment opening and selling tobacco or vape products without obtaining a license.  The council will also look to approve a motion to approve a special use permit for GSI.  

Under Street and Sewer, the council will look to approve special events permits for the THS Graduation Parade and the Red Bland Little League Parade, approve the purchase of a mower, and motions to approve the bidding for various street and sewer needs. 

The council will hear from the City Attorney and Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry.  Stay tuned to Regional Radio News for more following the conclusion of the event.