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City of Polo City Council met April 15.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Invocation

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Call to order

4. Roll Call of Council Members

5. Consent Agenda

A. Minutes from April 1, 2024 Council Meeting

B. List of Bills

C. Treasurers Report

6. Public Comment

Introduction of Charlene Coulombe from the Ogle County Economic Development Corporation.

7. Committee Reports

Police- Alderman Keith Chesnut

Building & Grounds- Alderman Larry Weaver

Parks- Alderman Thomas Bardell

Administration & Finance- Alderman Joey Kochsmeier

Streets- Alderman Jim Busser

Water & Sewer- Alderman Randy Schoon

Police Chief- Matt Coppotelli

City Clerk- Sydney Bartelt

Public Works Director- Kendall Kyker

8. Items Removed from Consent Agenda

A. None

9. Old Business- Discussion/Action Items

10. New Business- Discussion/Action Items

A. Consideration & Possible Action on a quote for painting the Polo pool.

B. Consideration & Possible Action on resolution 24-05, a resolution for electrical municipal aggregation.

C. Consideration & Possible Action on resolution 24-06, a resolution for a temporary closure of IL Route 26 for a Memorial Day parade on 05/27/2024.

D. Consideration & Possible Action on ordinance 24-05, an ordinance approving and adopting the Polo BDD Commercial façade grant program for the Polo business development district I. (first reading)

E. Consideration & Possible Action for pay request #1 for Contract 2 and Willett Hofmann & Associates Engineering Invoice.

F. Consideration & Possible Action on 2023/2024 Write Offs.

G. Consideration & Possible Action on ordinance 24-06, the 2024-2025 working budget. (first reading)

H. Consideration & Possible Action on ordinance 24-07, AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2024 of the City of Polo, Ogle County, Illinois, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,250,000 for the purpose of financing the costs of various capital improvements within the City including, but not limited to, the construction of a new city hall and related costs of issuance of the Bonds, and providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds. (first reading)

I. Consideration & Possible Action on an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Polo and Buffalo Township regarding the new City Hall building.

J. Consideration & Possible Action on hiring lifeguards for the 2024 season.

K. Consideration & Possible Action on a proclamation for motorcycle awareness month.

L. Consideration & Possible Action on a letter received from the IEPA regarding significant deficiencies.

11. Other Items for Discussion & Information

12. Adjournment

CLOSED SESSION:

• 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) Employee Hiring, Firing, Compensation, Discipline and Performance.;

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