Several members of the Taylorville community were honored at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Alderman Chris Skultety was absent. Taylorville Fire Chief Matt Adermann, Larry Barry, and Shawna Withrow were all honored for various awards. Chief Adermann was named 2025 Responder of the Year by the Optimist Club. Larry Barry was honored as the FFA Alumni of the Year for 2025. Shawna Withrow was also honored by Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry, who named November 5th as Shawna Ortman day. Trevor Wagahoft took the oath of office for the position of Home and Building Officer for the city. 

Chief Adermann says he’s honored to be recognized as the 2025 Responder of the Year. 

Under ordinance, several business district agreements were approved, including agreements with the City of Taylorville and Lindsey E. Reese at 200 W. Market Street, David Brummer at 137 E. Main Cross, the Taylorville Public Library at 121 W. Vine Street, and Austin Wilhour at 104 West Poplar Street.  A motion to approve a special events permit for the 4K Jingle Bell Run on November 30th was approved.  A motion to approve a computer for the Heights Lift Station was approved. 

Under committee reports, a motion to sign the amended contract with Waste Management as proposed and waived the bidding process failed 1-6 with only Aldermen Larry Budd voting yes.  Aldermen Steve Dorchinecz says it was a five year deal with a huge increase in cost.  

In other street and sewer reports, the council approved multiple paving orders for the Taylorville Food Center and for work at the Lift Station Pump. Mayor Bruce Barry says they are working on multiple projects, including West Main Cross and the Marina. 

The next Taylorville City Council meeting is set for November 17th.