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City of Polo City Council met Sept. 15.

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 September 2, 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

9. New Business- Discussion/Action Items

A. Consideration & Possible Action on employee health, life, and dental insurance.

B. Consideration & Possible Action on hiring a part-time police officer, Juan Garduno.

C. Consideration & Possible Action on bulk water rates.

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

E. Consideration & Possible Action on purchasing a Flygt pump for the waste water treatment plant lift station.

10. Other Items for Discussion & Information

11. Adjournment

CLOSED SESSION:

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

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