The Taylorville City Council met on Monday evening for their second November regular City Council Meeting. The council reviewed ordinance, heard from the public, and discussed committee reports. Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry praised the fire department for their heroic effort in rescuing two Taylorville children who were trapped in a well on Saturday.  The council also recognized Deacon Shanks & Luke Short with the FFA.   Mayor Barry praised Shanks & Short on their project making it to the national level. 

The two high school sophomores finished second in the nation and were announced on stage at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana in front of 70,000 FFA Members. They both earned a medal and $750 each for their hard work. They plan on continuing work on their project. Congratulations to both Deacon Shanks and Luke Short for their accomplishments. 

The mayor gave his update praising the fire department, police department, and street departments for their hard work as of late. 

In other meeting news:

• A motion approving a liquor/gaming license for the Backyard at 309 East Vine Street, failed to get approval and was voided. 
• A motion approving the annexation of 2415 South Spresser Street was approved and a motion for signing an agreement for consultant services at Illinois Airports for Architectural/Engineering planning and special services was tabled. 
• All committee motions were approved including advertising for a part-time dispatcher, purchasing computers, tasers, and a 2021 Dodge Charger,   The cemetery was approved for a John Deere X-750 riding lawn mower and auto connect deck, and a Mausoleum on the South Half.  Under water committee, the council approved a pay application and some engineering agreements.