The Taylorville City Council met on Monday evening for their first meeting of 2020. Andy Goodall was sworn in as health and building officer and Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry gave his mayoral updates that covered Goodall’s new job, community outreach, and comments from a former mayor.

The city also honored Officer Kirsten Bolinger for her work in the community.

It was voted on the purchase of eight body cameras for the Police Department, and that vote passed unanimously.

There was also a closed session to discuss collective negotiating matters between the City and AFSCME along with City Attorney.