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City of Polo City Council met Sept. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. Invocation.

2. Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Call to order- Mayor Knapp called the meeting to order.

4. Mayor Knapp called roll call and the following members of the Council answered present: Alderman Larry Weaver, Alderman Thomas Bardell, Alderman Joseph Kochsmeier, Alderman Busser, and Alderman Randy Schoon.

Absent: Alderman Keith Chesnut

5. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda

Motion made by Alderman Schoon second by Alderman Busser to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda:

A. Minutes from the September 05, 2023 Council Meeting.

B. List of Bills as amended. Alderman Kochsmeier added a bill from Motorola Inc. for $1,176.0 for the police department, Alderman Kochsmeier added a bill for Blue Cross Blue Shield for $22,140.19 for the administrative department, Alderman Schoon added a bill from Grainger for $95.51 for the water and sewer department, and Alderman Schoon added a bill from Republic Services for $20,054.82 for the sanitation department.

C. Treasurer’s Report

Motion carried 5-0. Yes- Weaver, Bardell, Kochsmeier, Busser, Schoon.

6. Mayor Knapp opened Public Comment and the following persons provided comments: Members of the public are welcome to speak at this time but are limited to only 3 minutes.

7. Committee Reports

➢ Alderman Chesnut- None.

➢ Alderman Weaver- Building permits were issued for a shed, patio, two fences, and a garage.

➢ Alderman Bardell- There was a successful Saturday at West Side Park for a soccer tournament. There was some vandalism in the newly renovated bathrooms at West Side Park. There is a park board meeting on Wednesday evening.

➢ Alderman Kochsmeier- None.

➢ Alderman Busser- None.

➢ Alderman Schoon- None.

➢ Police Chief Troy Randall- None.

➢ City Clerk Bartelt- None.

➢ Public Works Director Kendall Kyker- None.

8. Items Removed from Consent Agenda

A. None

9. Old Business- Discussion/Action Items

A. Consideration & Possible Action on Employee Health, Life, and Dental Insurance.

The Polo City Council have decided to switch brokers from Dimond Brothers to Good Circle Insurance. They have also decided to switch plans due to this switch in brokers. Alderman Schoon made a motion, seconded by Alderman Busser. Motion carried 5-0. Yes- Bardell, Kochsmeier, Busser, Schoon, Weaver.

B. Consideration & Possible Action on ordinance 23-11, and ordinance removing §152.028(D) from the Polo Code of Ordinances. (second reading)

Alderman Busser made a motion to approve ordinance 23-11, seconded by Alderman Bardell. Motion carried 5-0. Yes- Kochsmeier, Busser, Schoon, Weaver, Bardell.

10. New Business- Discussion/Action Items

A. Consideration & Possible Action on Resolution 23-06, a resolution for GFWC Illinois Polo Women’s Club Step Up to End Hunger Day of Service on September 30, 2023.

Alderman Schoon made a motion to approve resolution 23-06, seconded by Alderman Busser. Motion carried 5-0. Yes- Kochsmeier, Busser, Schoon, Weaver, Bardell.

B. Consideration of the possible adoption of the 2024 ICC building codes.

Casper Manheim, the City of Polo building inspector, has requested the City of Polo update our codes to the 2024 building codes.

The council would like to review the codes before adopting these codes.

C. Consideration & Possible Action on amending Chapter 92: Animals in the Polo Code of Ordinances.

This will not be discussed.

D. Consideration & Possible Action on Police Chief Randall’s Recommendation for Trick or Treat hours on October 31st from 4:00pm to 7:00 pm.

Chief Randall’s recommendation is October 31st from 4:00pm to 7:00pm for trick or treat hours. Consensus of the Polo City Council is to allow this recommendation from Polo Police Chief Troy Randall. A contingency plan will be on November 1st.

E. Consideration & Possible action on a presentation from Surf Internet regarding fiber internet.

Presentation from Surf Internet about bringing fiber internet to all the houses in the City Limits of Polo. They would be putting this in the right of way. If customers want to sign up with Surf Internet, they would not be charged for the infrastructure to bring the connection from their home to the right of way. They have very affordable plans for our citizens. They would do this at no cost for the city. If the City is interested in moving forward with Surf Internet, the city needs to contact them and they will start a feasibility study.

F. Consideration & Possible Action on pay request #11 for Martin & Company and Change Order #7.

Alderman Bardell made a motion to approve pay request #11 and change order #7, seconded by Alderman Kochsmeier. Motion carried 5-0. Yes- Busser, Schoon, Weaver, Bardell, Kochsmeier.

11. Other Items for Discussion & Information

12. Adjournment

Motion by Alderman Bardell, second by Alderman Kochsmeier to adjourn from regular session at 7:50 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.

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