The Taylorville City Council approved a full slate of ordinances, resolutions, and spending measures during Monday night’s regular meeting. The meeting included recognition of FFA State Degree winners, honoring local students for their achievements in agricultural education.
Council members also administered the oath of office to Chance Dickey as a new firefighter.
Among the ordinances approved was a first amendment to the Business District Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Taylorville and Dustin Clark for property located at 100–102 North Main Street. Council members also approved changes to city code redesignating stop signs at the intersections of Cheney and Adams Streets, and Cheney and Vandeveer Streets.
Several resolutions were adopted supporting the city’s participation in the Community Project Funding Program for infrastructure improvements, including projects on South Cherokee Street, Northern Avenue Storm Sewer, and West Spresser Street.
In personnel matters, the council approved the appointment of Josh Nicol as Water Superintendent and adopted an amended city budget.
The council also approved submittal of purchase agreements for Barker Implement Incorporated and Joshua D. Weakly, along with Galaxy Trucking Logistics Incorporated, as well as a revised memorandum of understanding regarding take-home squad vehicles which is 6 ½ miles.
On the finance side, council members approved a $10,000 request from the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce for the 2026 Chillifest event, with funds coming from the Hotel/Motel tax line item. The purchase of an office desk for the Human Resources office, not to exceed $2,500, was also approved, along with the sale of industrial park property with proceeds returning to the Business Development District Fund.
Infrastructure and public works items made up a significant portion of the evening’s approvals. The council authorized the purchase of a Komatsu 238 excavator from Roland Machinery at a cost not to exceed $270,000, funded through the Ward 5 reserve account. Members also approved moving forward with specifications for two single-axle dump trucks and one pickup truck.
Engineering agreements were approved with Benton and Associates for an $6,000 resurfacing project from Silver Street to Houston Street, and for Phase Two of the downtown project totaling $525,000, with the city’s share set at $65,000 under a previously approved joint funding agreement.
Additional approvals included bidding for concrete, sidewalks, curbs, guttering and fuel, as well as the purchase of an EZ-H2O drinking fountain for City Hall from Rikki Plumbing for $2,480. The council also accepted the Treasurer’s Report and approved payment of bills totaling $299,802.95. All agenda items were approved as presented. The Taylorville City Council will meet again on March 16th.
