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City of Polo City Council met Nov. 4.

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 October 21, 2024 Council Meeting

6. Public Comment

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- Tim Rockwood

City Clerk- Sydney Bartelt

Public Works Director- Kendall Kyker

8. Items Removed from Consent Agenda

A. None

9. Old Business- Discussion/Action Items

A. Consideration & Possible Action on Ordinance 24-15, an ordinance abating the tax heretofore levied for the year 2024 to pay debt service on $1,230,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2024, of the City of Polo, Ogle County, Illinois. (second reading)

10. New Business- Discussion/Action Items

A. Consideration & Possible Action on Resolution 24-06, a Resolution for a temporary closure of IL Route 26 for a parade of lights for the Polo Christmas Festival on 12/07/2024.

B. Consideration & Possible Action on Ordinance 24-16, an ordinance for towing fees. (first reading)

C. Consideration & Possible Action on pay increases for the police department.

D. Consideration & Possible Action on paying Sydney Bartelt the collectors pay during maternity leave.

E. Consideration & Possible Action on bids for energy supply renewal for the pumping and street lighting.

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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