The regular first Thursday meeting of the Taylorsville Board of Aldermen was held April 8 in the boardroom in new city hall on Eureka Street.

The board voted unanimously to approve the public water system emergency response plan, which includes contact information, chain of command, tank, hydrants and valve locations, alternate water sources, and information on issuing warnings, for this year. The board also unanimously voted to approve the statewide mutual aid compact for this year. The compact allows for the exchange of aid and assistance, as well as manpower, equipment, and information in case of emergencies between towns and cities across the state.

Mayor Rosalyn Glenn told the board that cable provider, Galaxy, had been sold to Alliance Communications, who had talked about more local programming, improved reception and access for Taylorsville residents. The sale will not be final until April 30.

A request by residents that the town do more to improve the appearance of the sports complex on Highway 28 West was tabled for further discussion. Town employees are presently responsible for mowing the grass at the fields and do so, but residents say there needs to be more upkeep and cleaning.

The board granted a request by Don Chennault of the Taylorsville Fire Department to get quotes on a rescue van.

Mayor Glenn said Taylorsville is participating in the Great American Cleanup, the largest community improvement program, observed annually from March 1 through May 31 when volunteers clean, beautify and improve their community by recycling, picking up litter, planting trees and flowers. The mayor urges everyone to keep his or her section of town clean and litter free.

Residents are encouraged to attend the town board meetings, which are held at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday after the first Tuesday of each month. The new boardroom is spacious with plenty of comfortable seating room.

“After all it is your town and you are welcomed to come and hear its business conducted,” said Mayor Glenn.

Mayor Glenn also told the board that she had nominated Robert Stringer, Director of Public Works, for Water Operator of the Year.

“Robert works so hard, at his own job and at anything we ask him to do. And he doesn’t stop until he gets it done the right way, and we are so proud of him, and grateful for him as well,” she said.

Stringer will have an on-site interview in Taylorsville with the statewide judges on April 22. Their decision will be announced in July.