The Taylorville City Council met on Monday for their regular board meeting at the Municipal Building in Taylorville. After approval of minutes, the board swore in new Taylorville Police Officer Nicholas Todd. Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler says that Todd came from Auburn.

Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry gave a Mayoral update including the announcement that Lake Taylorville is open.

The city approved the purchase of a Ford F350 for the Water Department. The city also approved bidding for an office position in the water department and hiring a new lateral police officer.  The next city council meeting is set for April 5th.