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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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