The Taylorville City Council met Monday evening to discuss ordinances and motions. A motion was approved to amend and change the ordinance for the enterprise zone to change the verbiage for individuals defined as minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Andrea Conrath was approved to take over as the new Human Resource manager. The Finance and Ordinance Committee Meeting was moved to 5 PM on Monday, November 25th. The public facilities meeting was changed to 6 PM on Tuesday, November 26th.
Mayor Bruce Barry gave his updates and said there will be a commemoration for the December 1st tornado at the VFW.
Mayor Barry also announced that Christmas decorations are being set up along with some houses that are being torn down.
In committee updates, the Taylorville City Council approved a motion raising taxi cab license fees from $5 to $100. Fire Chief Adermann’s motions for repairs to both the city tanker and firehouse were approved for repairs. Payment for work on the new water treatment plant was approved along with ratifying payment of bills in the amount $267,698.01.
