City of Polo City Council met Aug. 18.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Call to order
3. Roll Call of Council Members
4. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes from August 4, 2025 Council Meeting
B. List of Bills
C. Treasurer’s Report
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports
Police- Alderman Robert Taylor
Building & Grounds- Alderman Larry Weaver
Parks- Alderman Thomas Bardell
Administration & Finance- Alderman Joey Kochsmeier
Streets- Alderman Jim Busser
Water & Sewer- Alderman Larry Weaver
Community Development- Alderman Randy Schoon
Police Chief- Matt Coppotelli
City Clerk- Sydney Bartelt
Public Works Director- Kendall Kyker
7. Items Removed from Consent Agenda A. None
8. Old Business- Discussion/Action Items
The following items are considered routine business by the City Council and will be approved in a single vote. If discussion is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered under item #7
Members of the public are welcome to speak at this time but are limited to only 3 minutes.
A. Consideration & Possible Action on the City of Polo’s Gas Renewal Provider.
9. New Business- Discussion/Action Items
A. Consideration & Possible Action on pay request #4 for Five Star Energy Services for lead service line replacement.
B. Consideration & Possible Action on an early commitment to renew our city insurance with the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association.
C. Consideration & Possible Action on employee raises.
D. Consideration & Possible Action on resolution 25-10, a resolution of authorization for an OSLAD application.
E. Consideration & Possible Action on termination of employment for employee, Rodney Lucas Jr.
10. Other Items for Discussion & Information
11. Adjournment
CLOSED SESSION:
• 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) Employee Hiring, Firing, Compensation, Discipline and Performance. (Police Department)
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