The Taylorville City Council meets tonight at 7 PM for the first of two monthly meetings in May.

During this meeting, the Taylorville City Council will recognize the Taylorville High School Concert & Jazz Band, city ordinances, approval of road closures for the upcoming Memorial Day services, and committee reports.

The two ordinances up for discussion include the sale of personal property owned by the City of Taylorville (i.e., five tasers, batteries, holsters, and 27 cartridges), as well as approving and authorizing the execution of a business development district number 1 redevelopment agreement between the City of Taylorville and Tess Spengler.

There will be a motion to approve the closure of Gandy Street south up to Second Street, along with the closure of First Street up to Cherokee Street, starting at 8 AM on Monday, May 25th, for Memorial Day services.

Under committee reports, the City Council will make a motion to approve the special events permits in relation to Chillifest, which is held in October.

Following the committee reports will be updates from the city attorney and Mayor Bruce Barry.

Keep an eye on taylorvilledailynews.com for updates after the meeting.