Taylorville City Council met Monday evening. All Aldermen were present except Jim Olive and Kathy Driskell.  Alderman Larry Budd announced his retirement stating that he was retiring due to health issues. Budd has been on the council for over ten years. Mayor Bruce Barry read his retirement letter.

Regional Radio News appreciates everything Larry Budd has done for the City of Taylorville and the community and he will be missed on the council.

The council heard from Cindy Frisina who talked about some of her projects around the Taylorville Square.   She shared an update saying that things were going well and that she was excited to bring this benefit to Taylorville.

All BDD agreements were approved.  Motions to approve bidding on the lease of 62 and 50 acres of hunting ground at Lake Taylorville was voted No. Aldermen Megan Bryant, Larry Budd, Jeremy Wilson, and Doug Brown all voted no on both motions. 

A working foreman for the cemetery and full-time dispatcher for the police department were both voted on with a yes vote for approving advertising for one. A motion to approve a closure permit for solar was tabled.  A motion to approve the contribution of $8000 from Ward V Fund to the Chamber of Commerce Chillifest was approved. Other special events permits were also approved. 

The council approved the purchase of two 2024 Ford F250 Super Cab pickups for the water department.  A Gazebo was approved for the lake/airport and motions to approve a fine of $500 for feeding geese at Lake Taylorville and a motion for any new home construction within Taylorville to have a minimum of 1,000 square feet.  

The next city council meeting is set for September 5th.