Taylorville City Council will look to have a new City Clerk and approve several BDD redevelopment agreements at their first meeting in February tonight.  Jolynne Richardson will most likely be sworn in as the new City Clerk.  Jeffrey Peabody is also expected to be appointed to the BDD Committee. Several ordinances involving the business development district will be discussed and approved and a resolution for improvement under the Illinois Highway Code for the Rebuild Illinois Project will be discussed and potentially approved. 803 East Franklin Street will also be discussed concerning contract proposals. 

Under committee reports, the council will review a contribution to the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce concerning fireworks, the employee handbook will be discussed, and the treasurer’s report will be reviewed.  Under ordinances, a four-way stop sign will be discussed for West Vine and North Powers, and two positions for city clerk and the police department along with approval for hiring of 20 summer/seasonal help will be potentially approved.

Finally, a new K9 and training for the K9 will be discussed and a policy that would allow officers to purchase their long rifles for $800 upon retirement will also be discussed.  The meeting will hear from the City Attorney, Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry, and any public that wish to speak. Stay tuned to Regional Radio News for more following the conclusion of the event.