Polo City Council Holds July Meeting to Approve Budget and Community Projects

The Polo City Council Convened on July 7th: Key Highlights and Decisions The city of Polo held its regular council meeting on July 7th, with Mayor Scholl presiding. The session included the flag salute, roll call, and acknowledgment of community contributions. Notably, Chief Darren Gault awarded Kaden Coppotelli a Life Saving Award from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. The council approved the consent agenda, which covered minutes from the previous meeting and a resolution releasing closed session minutes. Public comments included an update on the transfer of the old Buffalo Township Hall to PACT. Committee reports covered upcoming zoning board meetings, permit issuances, and discussions about seal coating scheduled for streets. In old business, the council unanimously approved a second reading of ordinance 25-09, which introduces a 1% grocery tax starting January 1, 2026. New business items included approvals for variances related to fence placement and water/sewer hook-ups, a garage height variance request, and a street closure for a Jeep Run event on July 19th. The council also reviewed the first readings of the 2025/2026 budget ordinance and an ordinance amend...