The Taylorville City Council met for the first of their 2 regular monthly meetings to discuss authorizing the sale of personal property owned by the city of Taylorville, and approving and authorizing the execution of a redevelopment agreement by and between the City of Taylorville and Tess Spengler.
The approval of the closure of Gandy Street South up to Second Street alongside the closure of First Street to Cherokee Street for the Memorial Day Parade, as well as the motion to approve the special events permit for the 2026 Chillifest, to be held on the Taylorville square were also among topics discussed.
Also in tonight’s meeting, Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry recognized May 5th as THS Concert and Jazz Band Day, giving honor to Taylorville High School’s Concert and Jazz Band for their “Outstanding Musical Talent.”
Pictured below are the students honored tonight for their achievements, receiving awards from Mayor Bruce Barry, as well as the students shaking hands with the rest of the council.
Under ordinance, the approval to authorize the sale of personal property owned by the City of Taylorville was approved 7-1. Alderman Larry Budd voted no against the remaining aldermen and women.
Also under ordinance, was approving and authorizing the execution of a Business Development District Number 1 redevelopment agreement by and between the City of Taylorville and Tess Spengler. This motion carried 7-1 with Alderman Steve Dorchinez voting no.
The motion to approve street closures for the Memorial Day parade and services was carried 8-0. This approval means that from 8:00 AM on Monday, May 25th, Gandy Street South up to Second Street and First Street to Cherokee Street South will be closed for the Memorial Day Festivities.
Alderman Jim Olive made a motion to approve the permits for the 2026 Chillifest. This motion carried with all in favor. The approval of this permit means that from October 2nd up to the evening of October 4th, all sides of the Taylorville square will be closed for setup. This would included Washington Street East, to Vine Street, and the 100 Block of East Main Cross.
The motion to approve or ratify the payment of bills in the amount of $469,352.02 was approved with no ratification and no opposition.
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The next meeting will be held on Monday, May 18th, at 7 PM.
