Taylorville City Council met for their second city council meeting of October where they discussed ordinance, reviewed old business, and approved several motions.  First up, Jon Galloway was sworn in as the newest officer of the Taylorville Fire Department.  Trevor Wagahoff was approved for the position of HBO effective November 4th.  The council approved city dumpster day on November 8th, 2025. Holly Cahill was promoted to Office Level 2, and a change order for work on Well #4 was authorized. 

Under committee reports, the council approved several pay request and change orders for several projects being conducted across the city.  A motion to accept the proposal from Dimond Brothers for insurance coverage was approved.  Several Business Development District Agreements were approved for: 137 E Main Cross, 121 W Vine Street, 207 S. Washington Street, and 104. W Poplar Street. 

A motion concerning allowing police officers that live within a 10 mile radius to take the city vehicles to their residence failed 5-3. Aldermen Jim Olive, Steve Dennis and Steve Dorchinecz voted Yes. Taylorville Police Officer Matthew Nichols spoke during public comments about why this was important.  He said it was about readiness. 

Skultety says there has been too many problems with rules being broken from other police officers. 

Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry gave his public comments including an update on construction projects.

Taylorville resident Derek McConnell, spoke to the council concerning the noise levels coming from 309 E Vine Street. The next Taylorville City Council meeting is set for November 3rd.