The Taylorville City Council met on Monday evening and all aldermen were present. After minutes were approved, ordinances were finalized. All of them were unanimous except for the finalization of unlimited UTV licenses which passed 6-3 with Aldermen Shawn Burtle, Larry Budd, and Kathy Driskell voting no on the issue. 

Under city attorney updates, the board discussed the recent embezzlement from the Lake Marina, and what actions to take. Attorney Rocki Romano says that the woman had a lake lot and that her lease has been terminated and it will not be assigned but will become available for the next person on the waitlist. 

Aldermen Chris Skultetty was very frustrated with the process that it took so long to get to the bottom of this case saying that there had been questions all the way back in August. Mayor Bruce Barry said there was never any proof to follow up on until the audit went through.

Aldermen Megan Bryant says there has to be a better system in place.

Mayor Bruce Barry assured the board that there would be a way to prevent this from happening again. The Mayor in his comments thanked the Police for their fast work in their investigation and apprehension in the case. 

Other news from the city council meeting, was a motion to approve the extension of summer help till August 7th. That was approved 5-3 with Aldermen Skultetty, Burtle, and Driskell voting no. The motion to forward the discussion of privatization of the Lake Marina to the Lake Committee was approved 7-1 with Alderman Jim Olive voting no.

The next City Council meeting will be held on August 3rd. To view this complete meeting click here.