The Taylorville Junior High and High School Track Teams that went to state were recognized, the city approved buying the Taylorville Industrial Park, and a low bid from Illinois Valley Paving for work at the Taylorville Food Center Street Improvement Project were all discussed at the Taylorville City Council meeting on Monday night.
The TJHS & THS state players were recognized for all their accomplishments at the meeting with Lyla Repscher being recognized by Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry and the council for her record breaking accomplishments.
Taco Bell and TCCU were both approved for new buildings. 6010 North Webster for Taco Bell (same location) and 820 North Webster for TCCU. Ordinances concerning the sale and purchase of Taylorville Industrial Park was approved. Taylorville City Attorney Rocci Romano says that the city is at a slight risk if the EDA defaults on their loan.
If there is a default, Romano says that there is a possibility that they could come after the city but would not say yes or no adding that the documents are a little unclear. The council voted on it with the motion passing 7-3 with Aldermen Megan Bryant, Kathy Driskell, and Steve Dorchinecz voting no on it.
Other approved ordinances included amending the Taylorville City Code concerning surface water damage, the Loyal Order of the Moose, David Padget (123 E. Main Cross), JB Properties of Illinois (1141 E. 1500 North Road), Taylorville Music Lessons (311 S. Main Street, and $1,240,579.26 for Illinois Valley Paving concerning the Taylorville Food Center Street Improvement Project.
Motions concerning a pet waste station at the bike trail on Paw Paw Street, and an accessible port-a-potty at the bike trail were also approved. The council discussed and approved a motion to approve the donation of $5,000 to CCEDC. The motion passed 5-4 with Aldermen Skultety, Bryant, Dorchinecz, and Driskell voting no, and the Mayor voting yes to break the tie.
Taylorville Mayor Barry welcomes everyone to his 4th of July Parade and picnic, and thanked everyone for their support for the Taylorville/Pana bridge.
The next city council meeting is set for June 16th.
