The Taylorville City Council met on Monday evening briefly to discuss business, review ordinance, and go over committee reports. All aldermen were present except for Larry Budd and Megan Bryant. Several motions were tabled including motions concerning the business district agreement between Taylorville and 111 W Poplar Street, 141 E Main Cross Street, and 1503 W Spresser Street. The council approved an ordinance authorizing the annual tax abatement. Six motions concerning motor fuel tax funds and how they are spent, was also tabled as per recommendation from the City Attorney, Rocci Romano. 

The city needs a little more time to figure out the best way to move forward approving these funds and where they are going. 

A motion to authorize and allocate the use of non-home-rule for concrete repair on the South Main Project including statutory bidding process failed to pass as it needed six members to vote yes and the motion failed with a 5-1 vote. 

A motion concerning updating the city code to extend non-bargaining residency to a 10 mile radius passed, however Mayor Bruce Barry spoke out urging city employees especially management to be local. 

Another motion concerning the final payment for the Taylorville Food Center Project was also tabled as the documents needed some improvements. The city continues work on the annual audit and Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry  recognized the anniversary of the 2018 Taylorville tornado gave his updates. 

The next city council meeting is set for December 15th.