The Taylorville City Council met on Monday evening. All aldermen were present except for Kathy Driskell.  Under ordinances, A Business Development District agreement between Taylorville and James O. Beavers for 219 West Main Cross was approved. A special events permit was approved for Landmark of Taylorville for October 3rd.  

A motion was approved to accept a quote from Tyler Technologies for work for the Water Department and Administration Office and a motion was approved for an engineering proposal for work on the Food Center Street Improvements. The Taylorville Mayor, Bruce Barry gave his update relaying information on many projects that the city is working on. 

Under committee reports, the council approved a motion for TPD Chief Dwayne Wheeler to attend the IACP Conference, and a computer for the new squad car from CDC Office Technologies. The council approved a motion to make the salary for the City Clerk, City Treasurer, and Mayor for 2025-2028 at $70,000 for the city clerk and treasurer (base salary), and $72,000 for the Mayor (base salary). The Mayor, City Clerk, and treasurer would all receive a 4% salary increase in 2026,2027, and 2028.  A motion was approved for the position of aldermen to receive $1,000 a month. Aldermen Megan Bryant said that this would go into effect for the next term, not the current one. 

The motion passed 6-0 with Aldermen Steve Dorchinecz abstaining. A motion was approved for a service agreement with Corrpro Companies and a motion was passed for the purchase of luminaries. There was also a motion to authorize a pay agreement for the Springfield Road Route 29 Water Main Replacement and an engineering service agreement for the South Main Water Main Replacement. 

During public comments, Aldermen Randy Mitchelson talked about a solar plant over on Glennhill Road and excess water during storms. 

The next regular city council meeting is set for October 7th.