The Taylorville City Council recognized both Trevor Freeman and Matt Blomquist this week at the bi-monthly City Council meeting. Trevor Freeman is 14 and is in 8th grade fighting Bone Cancer, with a dream to one day be a police officer. October 17, 2022, was made Trevor Freeman day and October 18th was named Matt Blomquist day in recognition of his building trades work.
After minutes were approved, materials were approved for the municipal building roof project, a motion was approved for the Taylorville Water Plant Solar energy facility subject to a few insurance approvals. The board also approved the rental of a truck for the sewer department. A motion for water cd funds was tabled. A 5K Fun Run and Walk for the TMH Auxiliary on Saturday, November 26th, and the Halloween Promenade on October 29th, were both approved.
Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry gave his update at the meeting including announcing that East Main Cross is taken care of, and talking about the homelessness situation.
Under committee reports, the board approved hiring a firefighter, purchasing new windows and fencing for the airport, and they tabled the CD from CNB Bank.
The next city council meeting is set for November 7th.
