A Taylorville hero was recognized, a major motion was tabled, and a new health insurance proposal was approved for the city of Taylorville at its first June meeting of 2024. Jace Wagoner and Janel Fore were recognized. Wagoner was mowing grass and realized that a house was on fire. He quickly raced to the house to alert people inside. 

Taylorville Fire Chief Matt Aderman recognized both individuals for their sharp quick thinking and the help they provided that day.

Nicole Brown presented the Dimond Brothers' health insurance proposal. There have been major increases in cost and Brown informed the city that Blue Cross Blue Shield was the best option moving forward. 

The council on a 5-3 vote (Kathy Driskell, Jim Olive, Chris Skultety—no) tabled a motion to approve an advertising budget for Small Town Taylorville, and during public comments at the end of the meeting Alderman Randy Mitchelson announced that at the finance meeting on June 20th there would be proposals heard for a new tourism council to take over for Small Town Taylorville. 

The Illinois Comptroller's Office has received a complaint into Phil Tullis Excavating Construction for violating the prevailing wages law.  City Attorney Rocci Romano says that they are putting together the proper paperwork and submitting it to Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s office and he doesn’t foresee any issues. Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry praised Tommy TV for their hard work at the Tommy TV Awards. 

Work was approved for White Oaks Drive drainage improvements and the City Hall Parking improvements. The council also approved work on the East Poplar Street Project.  The next city council meeting is set for June 17th.