The Taylorville City Council met on Tuesday evening due to President’s Day. After approval of minutes, the board approved a BDD agreement between the city and CTI. Aldermen Larry Budd explained why it was such an important agreement between the two.
The motion passed 9-0. A motion for a lease agreement with the VFW was also approved unanimously. The board approved an audit engagement letter. The board also approve advertising the airport records clerk position at the airport. The board was split on a liquor/gaming license at 433 West Spresser Street. Mayor Bruce Barry says this had been approved previously just under a different name.
The motion passed 5-4 with Aldermen Kathy Driskell, Steve Dorchinecz, Megan Bryant, and Chris Skultety saying no and Aldermen Jim Olive, Jeremy Wilson, Doug Brown, Larry Budd and Mayor Barry voting Yes.
The Mayor gave his updates.
Under committee reports, the board approved a dock at Campground 1-18, new amps for overnight camping, parking lots to be oiled, and new equipment for water/environmental. There was a closed session as well.
