The Taylorville City Council met on Tuesday evening for their regular city council meeting. New police officer Hannah Coleman was given the oath of office to officially swear in as an officer. 

The board then approved minutes from previous meetings and approved a couple of business district agreements. The board had a discussion about the application process for the Lakes and Parks Grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources with Mayor Bruce Barry voicing his concerns about putting too much money toward the lake when it could be spent elsewhere.

The board approved the motion to begin the application process and will continue to discuss which projects the money will be used on at their committee meeting this Thursday. The application must be submitted by September 30th.

The board discussed a motion to hire a Full Time Laborer Position at the Municipal Building but there were concerns on whether there would be enough work to make the position full time. The board voted to 4-4 tie and Mayor Barry broke the tie by voting no.

The board then heard updates from City Attorney Rocci Romano and Mayor Bruce Barry. The board also approved the Fire Department to buy a Dodge Durango and to equip the vehicle with warning lights and sirens. 

The next city council meeting is set for September 19th.