The Taylorville City Council met for their first July meeting Tuesday night.

The City Council approved all omnibus votes covering the regular meeting held June 19th, the Public Facilities Committee Meeting held June 22nd, and the Finance Committee Meeting held July 3rd.

The two ordinances on most of the attendee's minds were the regulations of chickens in the City of Taylorville and the allowing of UTV’s on Taylorville Lake roadways.

Voting “No” on the allowance of chickens in the City of Taylorville were, Larry Budd, Jim Olive, Doug Brown, Megan Bryant and for the 5th and deciding vote, Mayor Barry, concluding that chickens will not be permitted. Upon the decision, many exited the meeting.

The ordinance to approve UTV’s on Taylorville Lake roadways was voted “Yes”, allowing the use of UTV’s. Alderman Budd was the only “No” vote.

In updates for Mayor Bruce Barry, he began by thanking the efforts of Ameren and Shelby Electric companies on their diligent work to restore power to Taylorville residents and businesses after the server storms last Thursday, June 29th. Mayor Barry also announced that tree limb pick-up will begin on boulevards and in alleyways on Wednesday, July 5th. He concluded by inviting the local community out to the Taylorville Lake events, like the playing of the municipal band and the firework show.

The next City Council meeting is set for July 17th.