The Taylorville city council met on Monday evening and all Aldermen were present except for Megan Bryant.  The Taylorville Junior High was recognized as October 21st was recognized as TJHS day in the city. Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry praised the students. 

The Mayor gave his city updates thanking everyone for their participation in Chillifest and wishing the football team luck.  He also gave an update on the railroad crossing situation in Taylorville.

The city approved the following motions:

–purchasing a battery-operated tapping machine and pipe threader

–signing a pay request for work on Springfield Road/Route 29 water main replacement

–entering into an agreement with Benton & Associates with NPDES and Sludge Permits

–approve updating the ordinance for cigarette, tobacco, and alternative nicotine products whose primary sales are that of nicotine containing products to mirror ordinance restrictions for the primary sale of liquor with a 250 feet distance from the property line of a school or church. 

–approve the CCEDC Payment

–approve the repairs of two statues at the cemetery.

A motion to approve the contract for the Hathaway Homes Project was tabled. 

The next city council is November 4th.