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City of Polo City Council met June 2.

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 May 19, 2025 Council Meeting

6. Public Comment

7. 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

8. Items Removed from Consent Agenda

A. None

9. Old Business- Discussion/Action Items.

A. Consideration & Possible Action on ordinance 25-06, an ordinance amending chapter 92 of the Polo Code of Ordinances Regarding Animals. (second reading)

B. Consideration & Possible Action on Ordinance 25-07, an ordinance amending chapter 79 of the Polo Code of Ordinance Regarding Parking Schedules. (second reading)

C. Consideration & Possible Action on ordinance 25-08, an ordinance amending chapter 152.140 (d) authorized variances. (second reading)

10. New Business- Discussion/Action Items

A. Consideration & Possible Action on the City of Polo new comprehensive plan.

B. Consideration & Possible Action on hiring two part-time police officers.

C. Consideration & Possible Action on ordinance 25-09, an ordinance imposing a 1% grocery tax starting January 1, 2026. (first reading)

D. Consideration & Possible Action on employee raises.

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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