The Taylorville City Board met on Monday evening to discuss motions, ordinances, and committee referrals. A motion was made to approve the Class O Liquor License for Quick Cash Pawn and Jewelry. The motion passed 5-3 with Aldermen Chris Skultetty, Kathy Driskell, and Lee Lanzotti voting No on it. A motion was also put forward to approve a plumbing bid for the sewer and restroom repair in the Municipal Building. The motion also passed 5-3 with Aldermen Skultetty, Ernie Dorchinecz, and Lanzotti voting no on it.
A motion was made and approved to move the Finance and Ordinance Committee Meeting to Wednesday, June 17th, and the Personnel and Emergency Services Committee Meeting to Wednesday, July 1st.
City Attorney Rocki Romano announced that the Fire Department would be receiving their new fire engine next week.
Mayor Bruce Barry announced that the lake cabins are getting great reviews. Road construction and street repairs are well underway. Mayor Barry also gave an update on the business stimulus applications saying that they are coming along nicely.
Mayor Barry also thanked Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler and their other officers for their hard work during the protests from two weeks ago.
A motion was also approved to increase Chief Wheeler and Deputy Chief Vince Childers salary to 110% and 105% of the highest-paid Sergeant. That motion passed 8-0. A motion to increase Water Superintendent Dave Speagle’s salary was also approved for a $15,000 per year for two years with a cap of $30,000.00. The Aldermen praised Speagle for all of the work he’s done saving the city so much money in the past. That motion also passed 8-0.
Aldermen Jim Olive informed the board that there was a sewer break on Park & Poplar Streets. The issue is that there is both sand and water and it is making it hard to do the repairs. Mayor Barry informed the board that he believed it was progressing well and it would be complete Tuesday or Wednesday.
Firefighter Marshall Call sworn in with the oath of office at Monday Night's City Council Meeting in Taylorville.
