Taylorville City Council is set to meet on Monday evening.  The meeting will be at the Municipal Building in Taylorville at 7 PM. After recognizing Larry Allison, the council will get to some of the ordinances on the table including one that will make appropriations to Defray Expenditures, and propose the approval of an amendment to the BDD redevelopment plan and a date for a public hearing for the third amendment. There is a motion on the floor to discuss approving an additional local share payment to the Illinois Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics, and a motion to advertise a permanent part-time Lake Patrol position at the Lake Department.  

The council will discuss approving the Taylorville High School Homecoming parade, a Tootside Roll Drive in September for the Knights of Columbus, and a Gas Firm Price Contract with Central Commodity FS.  The Mayor and City Attorney will give their updates before moving to committee reports. 

Under Lake/Airport the council looks to approve to bid for the lease of 62 acres and a lease of 50.65 acres of hunting ground at Lake Taylorville and discussion will continue concerning the construction of a 50’ retaining seawall and boat dock at 3516 East Lakeshore Drive. Under Water/Environmental, the council looks to approve a quote for oil and chip for the parking lot at the old water treatment plant. They will also approve the quote for seal coating, filling cracks, and restriping of pavement for the parking lot at the Water Treatment Plant.  

The council will hear from the public and approve and pay bills. The next city council meeting is set for August 7th.  Stay tuned to Regional Radio News for more following the conclusion of the event.