Taylorville City Council met on Tuesday evening for their regular city council meeting. Tyler Mahan was sworn in to the Taylorville Police Department. Rick Hoffman was approved to the city board. Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry says that he is hopeful that the bridge project between Taylorville and Pana will get started the first week of March depending on weather. He also thanked the Street Department for their handling of the snow and cold weather.
Under committee reports, the Council approved signing an environmental solution memorandum of understanding, purchasing new tires on Squad 2, bid for a heavy equipment operator at the lake, hire 24 seasonal help, and create a crew leader position at the Street Department.
The council also approved a motion for some pay applications, purchasing a 2025 F350 Crew Cab and a Limitorque Electric Actuator. The Council also approved the purchase of new lights from Star Electric for the shop/garage at the lake, and advertise for bid for the Cabin Cleaning and Sanitation Services for the Lake.
Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry says he predicts a 42-37 victory for the Taylorville girls in their Regional Final which will take place on Friday night in Taylorville at 6 PM. He says he hopes to see everyone there. The next city council meeting is set for March 3rd.
