Taylorville City Council met last night to discuss the approval of several new ordinances. 

The motions that were considered and approved were as follows:

Joint Resolution with Christian County for the Paper Mill Branch infrastructure project.

Motion to approve the memorandum of understanding between the city of Taylorville and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3349 regarding vacation policies.

Motion to approve memorandum of understanding between the City of Taylorville and AFSCME Council 31 & AFSCME Local 3349 regarding Regular Work Schedule, PTO, and Holiday Pay for Dispatchers.

Motion to direct the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate ordinance and related documents to authorize the City to obtain a not-to-exceed $750,000 5-year term loan and a not-to-exceed $850,000 5-year term loan from the First National Bank of Pana to purchase vehicles for the Street Department and the Fire Department.

Motion to Approve the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the City of Charleston.

Motion to approve the Business Development District No. 1 Redevelopment Agreement for the property located at 113 W. Poplar Street in the amount of $569.17

Motion to direct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance with Fees included, as well as adopt the MFPA855 Codes.

Motion to accept the quote from Brotcke Well and Pump for well pump treatment and repair at a cost not to exceed $130,000.00, and to waive all statutory bidding requirements, subject to compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act.

All of the ordinances and discussion in tonight's council meeting were approved, aside from a motion to utilize Solar on Earth to complete the application for the Illinois Shines Program.

This motion never received a second, causing it to be wiped off the table and disregarded.

When the chance came, Aden Marucco, a Transparency Advocate and a member of the public, spoke out, asking for clarity on budget spending and the allocation of taxpayer dollars regarding the 2024-2025 City of Taylorville Audits, stating material deficiencies and weaknesses within internal controls, accountability of pooled funds, and grant administration.

If you would like to hear the meeting in full, press play on the audio file below.