The Taylorville City Council met on Monday for its second regular monthly meeting. During the meeting, the council recognized the Taylorville High School Bass Fishing Team, along with the recent Illinois Principals Association Leadership Award (IPALA)  winners. 

In recognition of the Taylorville High School Bass Fishing Team, Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry complimented Griffin Gregory and Vinny Verardi. Mayor Barry acknowledged them for their abilities and skills in the competition, as well as several other individual contributors, for the time and influence that they offered to make the bass fishing team and its achievements a reality.

Mayor Barry also gave recognition to 4 recipients of the Illinois Principals Association Leadership Award, acknowledging them for the leadership skills that they have shown in the schools they attend. The awards were given to students from North Elementary School, Taylorville Memorial Elementary School, Taylorville Junior High School, and Taylorville High School. 

Pictured Below are Griffin Gregory and Vinny Verardi from the THS Bass Fishing Team:

Pictured below are recipients of the IPALA Award:

Under ordinance, the council discussed a motion amending paragraph A. of section 9-8-3 of the Taylorville City Code. This discussion would be on a $250.00 sign permit fee. The City Code amendment was approved 8-0. There was a motion to approve the resolution providing indemnity for directors and employees of the Taylorville Public Library, which was approved 7-0.

There was an approval to direct the Taylorville City Clerk’s Office to prepare the appropriations ordinance for the 2026/27 fiscal year, and be available for public view in the city clerk’s office no later than July 17, 2026. This motion was approved 7-0.

The council approved a motion to approve Fire Chief Matt Adermann to purchase tires for engine 2 and squad 1 from Neal Tires at a cost of $5,433.85. 

The council also approved the purchase of ammunition from Kiesler’s Police Supply at a cost of $5,440.40 and the tactical training of 2 police officers at a cost of $1,600. Both items were approved 7-0.

At the end of the meeting, the council received updates from Taylorville City Attorney Rocci Romano and Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry.

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