The Taylorville City Council set to meet this evening to discuss business, review ordinance, and hear from the public at 7 PM. Taylorville Fire Chief Matt Aderman will present a community hero award, the Council will potentially vote on an advertising budget for Small Town Taylorville, and approve the low bid for the E. Poplar Street project. 

The meeting will start with the community hero award being presented to Jace Wagoner for actions during a fire, afterwards there will be a presentation from Dimond Brothers Insurance and a motion to potentially approve the Dimond Brothers Health Insurance proposal. 

Multiple Phil Tullis Excavating proposals are on the table including White Oaks Drive Project, City Hall Parking Improvements, and the E. Poplar Street Project. There is a motion to approve the Easement Agreement with Central Illinois Optometric Real Estate Associates, a Special Events Permit in regard to the Taylorville High School Band Tag Day on June 15th from 8 AM until 4 PM at Webster and Main Cross. 

There is a motion on the floor to approve $40,000.00 advertising budget for Small Town Taylorville, approve the water plant to purchase a plate compactor, and a vaporooter system for the street department. 

The council will hear from the public, Taylorville City Attorney, and Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry. Stay tuned to Regional Radio News following the conclusion of the meeting for more on the event.