The Taylorville City Council is set to meet this evening at 7 PM at the Municipal Building for its regular monthly meeting. 

During the meeting, Mayor Barry, alongside the city council, will give recognition to the Taylorville Junior High School Scholastic Bowl Team.

Other discussions include an ordinance to provide for the purchase of 5 vehicles with associated equipment and accessories for the Taylorville Street & Sewer Department, as well as authorizing the borrowing of funds.

The Taylorville City Council members will also discuss a motion to bid and/or advertise a vacant second shift position as the Plant Operator at the water treatment plant. Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry will also see a motion directing him to sign the pay application received from Kinney Contractors for $268,650, and will also see a motion to approve some changes in the staffing at the Taylorville Fire Department.

At the end of the meeting, there will be a motion to approve and or ratify payment of bills equaling $601,567.60, as well as updates from Mayor Barry and updates from the city attorney.

The meeting is open to the public and there will be a section for public comments. For updates following the Taylorville City Council meeting, keep an eye on taylorvilledailynews.com