Taylorville City Council is set to meet this evening at 7 PM. Ahead on the agenda includes promotion of Jeff Stoner to Fire Captain, potential approval of the Mayor’s appointment of MaryAnn Lowry to the Library Board, the oath of office for Luke Millan to the fire department, and ordinances concerning approval and authorization of the BDD and the City of Taylorville with Advanced Ey Care, Christian County Historical Society, and the YMCA. There are two resolutions that will be discussed concerning real estate leases with Rick and Lisa Champley and Jake Heberling.
Also going in front of the board are several motions for special events, including the St. Mary’s Church Fall Festival and Faith Bible Christian Academy, a motion for replacing the heating at the cemetery, and paying for the Route 104 sidewalks out of the TIF fund and not the BDD Fund.
Under committee reports, there are several motions being brought to the floor, including a motion to submit an overhang easement proposal to Commonwealth Edison for $44,300 for the 2.2155 acres owned by the City, an ordinance to increase the water reconnection fee up to $50 for residents and $85 for nonresidents. Discontinue shut-off notices as of November 1st, 2025, and remove Paragraph L in the City Code 8-4-9 (which establishes rates).
Other motions include a motion to create an ordinance for a handicapped parking space for the USPS, change the residency requirements from a 6.5-mile radius to a 20-mile radius, and grandfather current Superintendent and non-bargaining members in with their current health insurance coverage. Any/all future superintendents and Non-bargaining members will be offered a base-level health insurance plan provided by the city. There are also several pay orders on the table, including an authorization to seek proposals on the Adams Street Construction Project.
Demolitions were approved for 1133 E. Elm Street, 902 E. Thompson Street, 809 E. Lewis Street, and 625 N. Cheney Street, with property owners responsible for all dumpster fees. There is also a motion to recommend to the City Council to approve turning off the power in the Industrial Park. As always, there will be Mayoral updates, city attorney updates, and much more. Stay tuned to Regional Radio News for more following the conclusion of the event.
