Kaci Devore was honored at the Taylorville City Council meeting, Amy Hagen was sworn in as Alderman for Ward II, and the city approved a proposal that would allow the city to borrow up to 18 million dollars through waterworks revenue bonds. The funding would be used for improvements to the city’s water system.

Kaci Devore was recognized as the dispatcher of the year, and February 3rd was named Kaci Devore Day by Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry.  Devore was quick to praise her other dispatcher,s saying that it isn’t her but everyone that makes things work.  We congratulate Kaci Devore on being named the Dispatcher of the Year. 

Amy Hagen was sworn in as Alderman of Ward II.  Hagan says she’s excited to be on the council. 

Hagen talked about some of the goals that she hopes to see for the city and says that while she is there for Ward II, she is there for everyone in Taylorville. 

The council approved ordinances on an agreement between the City of Taylorville and the YMCA, purchasing a John Deere tractor and deck, the issuance of waterworks revenue bonds not to exceed $18,000,000 for improvements to the waterworks system, and a loan application document for lead service line replacement funding. 

Several motions concerning the airport were tabled, but a motion to sign a joint funding agreement between IDOT and the city concerning downtown rehabilitation, and a motion to establish a business license and software implementation were all approved. 

Under committee reports, the council approved in a 6-1 motion to remove some stop signs from Cheney and Adams and Cheney and Vandeveer, a purchase of an excavator a warranty plan for the lift station, and approval of a dedication to the city for the Ridge Minor Subdivision. 
Mayor Barry gave his comments.

The next city council meeting is set for 2/16/26.