The Taylorville City Council is set to meet this evening for their regular scheduled meeting and their first of 2025. Under the agenda, the council will discuss recommendations to the planning commission, amending the city code concerning off street parking requirements for taverns and bars. There is a motion that will be discussed concerning potentially approving a liquor/gaming license for The Backyard by Lisa Robinson at 309 East Vine Street, and Jack’s Italian Bistro at 102 East Park Street.  

Under committee reports, the council will discuss a motion to direct the mayor to send a letter to the Board of Fire and Police to hire a replacement Police Officer from the lateral list, and potentially approve the non-bargaining pay increases. 

In Emergency Services, the council will potentially approve the bid for an upgrade to the fire alarm system at the Firehouse, purchase new rescue equipment, and amend ambulance rates.  The council will also look at potentially purchasing 9 portable radios. 

The council will hear from the City Attorney, Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry, and pay bills.  Stay tuned to Regional Radio News for all the latest concerning the city council meeting.