Aledo, Illinois

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CITY OF ALEDO, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF ANNUAL JOINT REVIEW BOARD MEETING ALEDO TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) DISTRICTS SUBJECT: FY 2025 Joint Review Board Meeting for the Aledo TIF Districts DATE AND TIME: July 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Ave, Aledo, IL AGENDA: 1. Purpose of the Meeting: a. Section 74.4-5 (e): “The joint review board shall meet annually 180 days after the close of the municipal fiscal year or as soon as the redevelopment project audit for t hat fiscal year becomes available to review the effectiveness and status of the redevelopment project area up to that date.” b. Report made by Mayor (or J&K / EDG Representative). 2. Review FY 2025 TIF Annual Reports: a. Review sources of funds and expenditures b. Review projects undertaken c. Discuss current & future projects 3. Consideration of any other JRB matters 4. Adjournment

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Mon Jul 20, 2026

Aledo City Council

Council will consider a joint funding agreement for SW 6th Street Safe Routes to School

The Aledo City Council will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes from July 6 and a finance invoice. Council members will take first‑reading votes on two annexation ordinances for 708 NW 2nd Ave and 901 NE 3rd Ave, an intergovernmental parking agreement, a joint funding agreement for SW 6th Street Safe Routes to School, and a motion to reject the bid for the sale of 501 SW 11th Ave. A discussion will be held on purchasing a new electronic message board, and the council will meet in closed session before adjourning.

Ordinance No. 22 (2026) – annexation of property at 708 NW 2nd Ave (first reading)
Ordinance No. 23 (2026) – annexation of property at 901 NE 3rd Ave (first reading)
Ordinance No. 24 (2026) – intergovernmental agreement with Illinois Secretary of State on parking (first reading)
Resolution No. 27R (2026) – joint funding agreement for federally funded construction of SW 6th Street Safe Routes to School
Motion to reject bid for sale of property at 501 SW 11th Ave and to re‑advertise for three weeks

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1 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, July 20, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP 19 AGENDA I. Public Comment : (Note: Each Speaker shall confine comments to five (5) minutes or less, restrict remarks to matters relevant to the governance of the City, avoid repetitious statements and refrain from vulgar or otherwise inappropriate language or references.) II. Communication & Correspondence: A. Aledo Main Street – July Communication. III. Requests & Petitions: IV. Administrative Reports: A. City Administrative Reports B. City Treasurer’s Report V. Mayor’s Report: VI. Committee Meeting Report: VII. Adjournment: CITY OF ALEDO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, July 20, 2026 6:00 p.m. COP 2 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, July 20, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Consent Agenda: (Note: Items listed under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be acted upon by one motion and one vote. If separate action on any particular item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.) A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 06, 2026. B. Approval of F [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue Jul 14, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission

Aledo Historic Preservation Commission to discuss downtown placard project

The Historic Preservation Commission will review the status of the Downtown Plaque & Mural Virtual Tour. The body will also discuss and select a project for Phase III of the Aledo Downtown Historical Site’s Placards.

Status update on Downtown Plaque & Mural Virtual Tour
Selection of Aledo Downtown Historical Site’s Placard Project – Phase III

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* * * * N O T I C E A N D A G E N D A * * * * PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, notice is hereby given of a Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) Meeting of the City of Aledo, which will be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 120 N. College Avenue, Aledo, Illinois at 6:00 P.M. on July 14, 2026. Call to Order / Roll Call: Approval of Minutes: 04/14/26 Public Comment: Old Business: Review of Downtown Plaque & Mural Virtual Tour – Status Update. New Business: Discussion & Selection of Aledo Downtown Historical Site’s Placard Project – Phase III. Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm Adjournment (requires motion, 2nd & voice vote) Jarod M. Dale, City Clerk of Aledo, Illinois Dated this 8th day of July, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.

Mon Jul 13, 2026

Aledo IL America 250 Commission

Aledo America 250 Commission to discuss upcoming events

The Aledo IL America 250 Commission will meet to review and discuss events related to the America 250 celebration. The meeting includes a review of minutes from June 29, 2026.

Discussion and review of Aledo Il America 250 Events

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* * * * N O T I C E A N D A G E N D A * * * * PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, notice is hereby given of an Aledo IL America 250 Commission Meeting of the City of Aledo, which will be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 120 N. College Avenue, Aledo, Illinois at 6:00 P.M. on July 13, 2026. Call to Order / Roll Call: Approval of Minutes: 06/29/26 Public Comment: Old Business: No Report. New Business: Discussion and Review regarding the Aledo Il America 250 Events. Adjournment (requires motion, 2nd & voice vote) Jarod M. Dale, City Clerk of Aledo, Illinois Dated this 8th day of July, 2026 at 9:00 A.M.

Mon Jul 6, 2026

Aledo City Council

Council considers time extension for Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition

The Aledo City Council will meet to review routine financial invoices and a project deadline extension. The body will also discuss the handling of nuisance wildlife.

Request for time extension for Miller Trucking & Excavating regarding Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition – Phase 1 to August 31, 2026
Approval of Finance: Invoice Listing – AP 12
Discussion regarding the handling of nuisance wildlife
Recognition of Daxxton Martin as Aledo IL America 250 Commemorative T-Shirt Winner

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CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, June 15 , 202 6 6: 15 p.m. COP 1 19 AGENDA I. Public Comment : (Note: Each Speaker shall confine comments to five (5) minutes or less, restrict remarks to matters relevant to the governance of the City, avoid repetitious statements and refrain from vulgar or otherwise inappropriate language or references.) II. Communication & Correspondence : III. Requests & Petitions: IV. Administrative Reports: A. City Administrative Reports V. Mayor ’s Report: A. Daxxton Martin, Aledo IL America 250 Commerative T-Shirt Winner. VI. Committee Meeting Report : VII. Adjournmen t: CITY OF ALEDO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Aledo City Hall , 120 N College Avenue , Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, July 06 , 202 6 6: 00 p.m. COP CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, June 15 , 202 6 6: 15 p.m. COP 2 I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Consent Agenda: (Note: Items listed under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be acted upon by one motion and one vote. If separate action on any particular item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.) A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 15 , 202 6 . B. Approval of Finance: Invoice Listing – AP 1 2 . C. Approval of a Request for Time Extension by Miller Trucking & Excavating for Sponsle [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Minutes of the Regular City Council Session – July 06, 2026 1 The City Council of the City of Aledo met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers at the Aledo City Hall building on July 06, 2026. MAYOR HAGLOCH called the meeting to order at 6:15 P.M. The roll was called, whereupon the following answered present: Aldermen BARRY COOPER, DENNIS DIXON, MARK FRIESE, CARMEN RUH , LINDA SARABASA and JASON SNYDER . Mayor CHRISTOPHER HAGLOC H. Aldermen MARIO PAULEY was excused. Also present w as MICHAEL CHAUSSE, City Administrator, ADAM BAKER, Chief of Police, JUSTIN BLASER, Director of Public Works & Utilities, and JAROD DALE, City Clerk. The media was represented by Ty Taylor, WRMJ. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Public Comment: No Report. Communication & Correspondence: No Report. Requests & Petitions: No Report. Public Works Activity Report: DPW Blaser reported the following: • Streets: Assist with the 250 celebration tasks, repair storm sewers at various areas, trim trees. • Gas: JULIES; Route 1 head & radio replacements, T. Heath attended the annual GUA meeting in Effingham, assist street & water with various tasks, update & exercise valves and mapping. • Water: JULIES; Route 1 water meter replacements, assist with Mid Town Burger Club water service repair, locate unknown watermain in Sponsler Manor 3rd addition, investigate and clean sanitary sewer main at the 400 block of West Main Street, the 600 block of SE 5th Ave nue and the Aledo [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Jun 29, 2026

Aledo IL America 250 Commission

Status updates on Liberty & Legacy events for America 250

The Aledo America 250 Commission will receive status updates on the Liberty & Legacy Parade (July 3), Liberty & Legacy Festival (July 4), and Spirit of America Reading (July 8). No votes or new business are on the agenda; the meeting is primarily informational.

Status update on Liberty & Legacy Parade (July 3, 2026)
Status update on Liberty & Legacy Festival (July 4, 2026)
Status update on Spirit of America Reading (July 8, 2026)

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved the April 27 meeting minutes

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the April 27, 2026 meeting by unanimous voice vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of updates on upcoming July events. The next commission meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2026.

Approved April 27, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

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* * * * N O T I C E A N D A G E N D A * * * * PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, notice is hereby given of an Aledo IL America 250 Commission Meeting of the City of Aledo, which will be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 120 N. College Avenue, Aledo, Illinois at 6:00 P.M. on June 29, 2026. Call to Order / Roll Call: Approval of Minutes: 04/27/26 Public Comment: Old Business: Liberty & Legacy Parade (July 3, 2026) – Status Update. Liberty & Legacy Festival (July 4, 2026) – Status Update. Spirit of America Reading (July 8, 2026) – Status Update. New Business: Adjournment (requires motion, 2nd & voice vote) Jarod M. Dale, City Clerk of Aledo, Illinois Dated this 25th day of June, 2026 at 9:00 A.M.

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1 Aledo IL America 250 Commission Meeting – June 29 , 2026 The Aledo IL America 250 Commission of the City of Aledo met in Open Session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall building on June 29 , 202 6 . Mayor CHRISTOPHER HAGLOCH called the meeting to order at 6: 0 0 P.M. The roll was called, whereupon the following co mmission members answered present: C ommission Members ELSIE COOK, GREG ENGWALL, LINDSEY DUNN, MARK FRIESE, BRYLEE MILLS, DEBBIE SPENGLER, and RITA WILLIAMS were present. Membe rs KRIS CHAUSSE , KASI HENSHAW , and RUSTY SMET w ere excused . Also present were CHRIS HAGLOCH, Mayor, and JAROD DALE, City Clerk . Minutes: Motion was made by MARK FRIESE and seconded by BRYLEE MILLS to approve the meeting minutes of 04/27 /26 as presented. A Unanimous voice vote followed in agreement. Public Comment: No Report. Old Business: Aledo ’s American Journey: 250 Years of Liberty& Legacy Parade (Friday, July 3) : COOK reported there are twenty-four (24) entries for the parade. We do have one (1) vacant slot on the line-up map should there be a last-minute entry or request. Parade begins at 6:00 p.m. and the line-up of entries will start at 5:30 p.m. Michelle Ryan to be the Grand Marshall for the 250-parade event. The Mercer County Historical Society to sell bomb-pops (red, white, blue) before and after the parade in the pavilion. Other – The Mercer County Ministerial Society to hold a faith-based service before the parade. Schedule includes a Jack Carey concert with a m [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Jun 15, 2026

Aledo City Council

Aledo council approves police contract renewal and hires two officers

The Aledo City Council will approve the early renewal of a contract for police body cameras, approve the hiring of a new sergeant and a community resource officer, and discuss new business items.

Approval of hiring Christopher L. Johnson as Sergeant with the Aledo Police Department effective July 01, 2026
Approval of hiring David J. Perry as Community Resource Officer effective June 29, 2026
Approval of Early Renewal of Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., for Body Cameras and Police Squad Cameras
Discussion of New Business items
Closed session to discuss specific topics

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✓ Decided: City Council approves Axon body‑camera contract renewal and two hires

The council voted to renew the city’s contract with Axon Enterprise for body‑ and squad‑cameras at a total price of $121,354.75. It also approved the hiring of Christopher L. Johnson as police sergeant and David J. Perry as community service officer. All votes were unanimous.

Approved renewal of Axon contract for cameras ($121,354.75) – 4 yeas, 0 nays
Approved hiring of Christopher L. Johnson, Sergeant, effective July 1 – 4 yeas, 0 nays
Approved hiring of David J. Perry, Community Service Officer, effective June 29 – 4 yeas, 0 nays
Approved minutes of June 1 meeting – 4 yeas, 0 nays
Approved Finance invoice listing AP11 – 4 yeas, 0 nays

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1 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, June 15, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP 19 AGENDA I. Public Comment : (Note: Each Speaker shall confine comments to five (5) minutes or less, restrict remarks to matters relevant to the governance of the City, avoid repetitious statements and refrain from vulgar or otherwise inappropriate language or references.) II. Communication & Correspondence: III. Requests & Petitions: IV. Administrative Reports: A. City Administrative Reports B. City Treasurer’s Report V. Mayor’s Report: VI. Committee Meeting Report: A. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Committee – June 03, 2026. VII. Adjournment: CITY OF ALEDO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, June 15, 2026 6:00 p.m. COP 2 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, June 15, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Consent Agenda: (Note: Items listed under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be acted upon by one motion and one vote. If separate action on any particular item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.) A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 01, 2026. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Minutes of the Regular City Council Session – June 15, 2026 1 The City Council of the City of Aledo met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers at the Aledo City Hall building on June 15, 2026. MAYOR HAGLOCH called the meeting to order at 6:19 P.M. The roll was called, whereupon the following answered present: Aldermen BARRY COOPER, DENNIS DIXON, MARIO PAULEY, and JASON SNYDER. Mayor CHRISTOPHER HAGLOC H. Aldermen MARK FRIESE , CARMEN RUH, and LINDA SARABASA were excused. Also present w as MICHAEL CHAUSSE, City Administrator, ADAM BAKER, Chief of Police, CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON, Sergeant, JUSTIN BLASER, Director of Public Works & Utilities, SCOTT EARL, Parks & Recreation Superintendent, and JAROD DALE, City Clerk. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Public Comment: No Report. Communication & Correspondence : Ashlie Dellitt -Fuller, Executive Director, Aledo Main Street, appeared before the Committee of the Whole to introduce herself as the new AMS Director. Also, Fuller reported on the following: • Community Connection to be held June 23 at noon at Tobala’s Mexican Restaurant. • Cinema@Central to be held June 12. • AMS Farmer’s Market has begun with 14 vendors signed up to participate. Acoustic music is planned weekly. Family friendly yard games to be added a nd giveaways. • City-wide Yard Sales – the new event is still being established with a date to be determined. • Aledo Antiques Day & Car Show – to be held August 29. • Aledo Fall Fest – to b [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Wed Jun 3, 2026

Tax Increment Financing Committee

TIF Committee to discuss housing development and business tax incentive

This meeting of the Aledo Tax Increment Financing Committee includes discussion of the Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition Housing Development and a TIF application from Tharp's Splash & Dash 2, LLC for property in Eagle Point Subdivision. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.

Discussion of Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition Housing Development
Discussion of TIF application by Tharp's Splash & Dash 2, LLC for Lots 4 & 5, Eagle Point Subdivision
Approval of minutes from December 9, 2025

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AGENDA I. Roll Call II. Approval of Minutes: 12/09/2025 III. Public Comment: (Note: Each Speaker shall confine comments to five (5) minutes or less, restrict remarks to matters relevant to the governance of the City, avoid repetitious statements and refrain from vulgar or otherwise inappropriate language or references.) IV. Old Business: A. Discussion regarding Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition Housin g Development. V. New Business: A. Discussion regarding a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Application, Tharp’s Splash & Dash 2, LLC. (Ronald Tharp) for property located on Lots 4 & 5, Eagle Point Subdivision, Aledo, Illinois. VI. Adjournment: Dated this 28th day of May, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. CITY OF ALEDO TAX INCREMENT FINANCING COMMITTEE Aledo City Hall, Council Chambers 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Wednesday, June 03, 2025 6:00 p.m. COP

Mon Jun 1, 2026

Aledo City Council

Council considers liquor license changes and Sponsler Manor agreements

The Aledo City Council will review the F/Y 2025 Annual Financial & Compliance Report. The body is deciding on an ordinance regarding Class C liquor licenses and agreements related to the Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition.

Ordinance No. 21: Amending Class C Liquor Licenses to include off-premises consumption (Second Reading)
Resolution No. 24R: Electric Line Extension Agreement for Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition Phase I for $51,827.18
Proposal to appoint Frick & Fell Home Sales as the realtor for Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition
Cemetery transfers for Lot 243 to Jeffery K. Frye and Lot 242 to Dana L. Frye
F/Y 2025 Annual Financial & Compliance Report presentation

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✓ Decided: Aledo City Council approves liquor license changes and electric line extension

The City Council approved an ordinance amending Class C liquor licenses to include off-premises consumption. They also approved a $51,827.18 electric line extension agreement for Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition Phase 1.

Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
Approved two cemetery transfers to Jeffrey K. Frye and Dana L. Frye (5-0)
Approved Ordinance No. 21, Series of 2026 regarding Class C liquor licenses (6-0)
Approved Resolution No. 24R, Series of 2026 for Sponsler Manor electric line extension ($51,827.18) (5-0)
Approved Request for Proposal for Frick & Fell Home Sales as qualified realtor for Sponsler Manor (3-2)

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1 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, June 01, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP 19 AGENDA I. Public Comment: (Note: Each Speaker shall confine comments to five (5) minutes or less, restrict remarks to matters relevant to the governance of the City, avoid repetitious statements and refrain from vulgar or otherwise inappropriate language or references.) II. F/Y 2025 Annual Financial & Compliance Report Presentation: Marisa Barrett, Finance Director, City of Aledo and Bohnsack & Frommelt, LLP. III. Communication & Correspondence: IV. Requests & Petitions: A. Cemetery Transfer: Harold D. Frye & Lois A. Frye (Deceased), Executor Michael D. Frye, (Petitioner), Grave Space(s) One (1), Two (2), Five (5), Six (6), Seven (7), and Eight (8), in Lot Two Hundred Forty-Three (243), in the Sixth (6th) Addition, of the Aledo Cemetery, City of Aledo, County of Mercer, State of Illinois to Jeffery K. Frye, 2208 Cobblestone Dr., Muscatine, IA., 52761. B. Cemetery Transfer: Harold D. Frye & Lois A. Frye (Deceased), Executor Michael D. Frye, (Petitioner), Grave Space(s) One (1), Two (2), Three (3), Four (4), Five (5), Six (6), Seven (7), and Eight (8), in Lot Two Hundred Forty-Two (242), in the Sixth (6th) Addition, of the Aledo Cemetery, City of Aledo, County of Mercer, State of Illinois to Dana L. Frye, 2257 Norman Court N., Bettendorf, IA, 52722. V. Administrative Reports: A. City A [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Minutes of the Regular City Council Session – June 01, 202 6 1 The City Council of the City of Aledo met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers at the Aledo City Hall building on June 01 , 202 6 . MAYOR HAGLOCH cal led the meeting to order at 6 :2 6 P.M. The roll was called, whereupon the following answered present: Aldermen DENNIS DIXON, MARIO PAULEY, CARMEN RUH , LINDA SARABASA and JASON SNYDER . Mayor CHRISTOPHER HAGLOC H . Aldermen BARRY COOPER and MARK FRIESE were excused. Also present w as MICHAEL CHAUSSE, City Administrator, ADAM BAKER, Chief of Police, MARISA BARRETT, Finance Director, MIA FROMMELT, Bohnsack & Frommelt, LLP, and JAROD DALE , City Clerk . The media was represented by Ty Taylor, WRMJ. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Public Comment : Pat Gibson, resident of Aledo, requested information regarding a Request for Proposals related to the sale of property located at 501 SW 11 th Avenue, Aledo. MAYOR Hagloch reported the lot is 0.06 acres and not a standard sized lot within the city limits. Proposals are being accepted until Thursday, July 2 at 10:00 o ’clock a.m. F/Y 2025 Annual Financial & Compliance Report Presentation : Mia Frommelt, Bohnsack & Frommelt, LLP, auditor(s), appeared before the Committee of the Whole to review the fiscal year 2025 Annual Financial & Compliance Report to the Aledo City Council. FROMMELT reported on the Board Communication letter provided as informational noting there were no findings during the audit. FROMMELT reviewed the gover [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue May 26, 2026

Aledo IL America 250 Commission

Aledo America 250 Commission reviews July 4th festival, parade plans

The commission will receive status updates on the Liberty & Legacy Parade (July 3, 2026) and Festival (July 4, 2026), as well as the Spirit of America Reading (July 8, 2026). The meeting also includes approval of minutes from April 27, 2026, and setting the final meeting date for June 29, 2026. No fiscal or regulatory decisions are on the agenda.

Status update on Liberty & Legacy Parade (July 3, 2026)
Status update on Liberty & Legacy Festival (July 4, 2026)
Status update on Spirit of America Reading (July 8, 2026)
Setting final meeting date: June 29, 2026

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* * * * N O T I C E A N D A G E N D A * * * * PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, notice is hereby given of an Aledo IL America 250 Commission Meeting of the City of Aledo, which will be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 120 N. College Avenue, Aledo, Illinois at 6:00 P.M. on May 26, 2026. Call to Order / Roll Call: Approval of Minutes: 04/27/26 Public Comment: Old Business: Liberty & Legacy Parade (July 3, 2026) – Status Update. Liberty & Legacy Festival (July 4, 2026) – Status Update. Spirit of America Reading (July 8, 2026) – Status Update. New Business: Final Meeting: Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:00 pm Adjournment (requires motion, 2nd & voice vote) Jarod M. Dale, City Clerk of Aledo, Illinois Dated this 21st day of May, 2026 at 9:00 A.M.

Mon May 18, 2026

Aledo City Council

Council to consider liquor license amendment and property sale

The Aledo City Council will meet to approve consent agenda items including a declaration of covenants for Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition, special event permits for the Aledo Rhubarb Festival and a July 4 parade, and a request for proposals to sell city-owned property at 501 SW 11th Avenue. The council will also hold a first reading of an ordinance to allow Class C liquor license holders to sell alcohol for off-premises consumption. Public comment and a closed session are scheduled.

Approval of Ordinance No. 20: Declaration of Covenants & Restrictions for Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition
Approval of Request for Proposal to sell property at 501 SW 11th Avenue
First reading of Ordinance No. 21: Amend City Code to allow Class C liquor license off-premises alcohol sales
Special event approvals: Aledo Rhubarb Festival (June 5-6), Rhubarb Run (June 6), and July 3 parade

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✓ Decided: Council approved amendment to Class C liquor license provisions

The Aledo City Council adopted the consent agenda, approving minutes, a finance invoice, a covenant declaration, several special event permits, and a property RFP. The council also gave first reading to Ordinance No. 21, amending city code to allow off‑premises sales for Class C liquor licenses. All consent agenda items passed unanimously (7‑0). The ordinance reading was recorded but no vote was taken at this meeting.

Approved May 4 minutes (unanimous 7‑0)
Approved Finance Invoice AP09 (unanimous 7‑0)
Approved Covenant declaration for Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition (unanimous 7‑0)
Approved Rhubarb Festival street closure (unanimous 7‑0)
Approved Rhubarb Run race/walk (unanimous 7‑0)
Approved 250 Years of Liberty & Legacy Parade (unanimous 7‑0)
Approved RFP to sell 501 SW 11th Avenue property (unanimous 7‑0)
First reading of Ordinance No. 21 to amend Class C liquor license code (no vote recorded)

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1 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, May 18, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP 19 AGENDA I. Invocation: Pastor Russ Young, Grace Evangelical Free Church. II. Public Comment : (Note: Each Speaker shall confine comments to five (5) minutes or less, restrict remarks to matters relevant to the governance of the City, avoid repetitious statements and refrain from vulgar or otherwise inappropriate language or references.) III. Communication & Correspondence: IV. Requests & Petitions: A. Special Event / Street Closure: Aledo Rhubarb Festival – June 5 & 6, 2026. B. Special Event / Race/Walk: Aledo Rhubarb Festival “Rhubarb Run” to be held June 6, 2026 beginning at 8:00 a.m. C. Special Event / Parade: Aledo’s American Journey: 250 Years of Liberty & Legacy Parade – Friday, July 3, 2026 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Downtown Aledo. V. Administrative Reports: A. City Administrative Reports B. City Treasurer’s Report VI. Mayor’s Report: VII. Committee Meeting Report: VIII. Adjournment: CITY OF ALEDO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, May 18, 2026 6:00 p.m. COP 2 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, May 18, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Minutes of the Regular City Council Session – May 18, 2026 1 The City Council of the City of Aledo met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers at the Aledo City Hall building on May 18, 2026. MAYOR HAGLOCH called the meeting to order at 6:28 P.M. The roll was called, whereupon the following answered present: Aldermen BARRY COOPER, DENNIS DIXON, MARK FRIESE, MARIO PAULEY, CARMEN RUH , LINDA SARABASA and JASON SNYDER . Mayor CHRISTOPHER HAGLOCH. Also present w as MICHAEL CHAUSSE, City Administrator, ADAM BAKER, Chief of Police, JUSTIN BLASER, Director of Public Works & Utilities, SCOTT EARL, Parks & Recreation Superintendent, and JAROD DALE, City Clerk. The media was represented by Ty Taylor, WRMJ. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Invocation: Pastor Russ Young, Grace Evangelical Free Church. Public Comment: No Report. Communication & Correspondence: No Report. Requests & Petitions: Special Event / Street Closure: Aledo Rhubarb Festival – June 5 & 6, 2026. Special Event / Race/Walk: Aledo Rhubarb Festival “Rhubarb Run” to be held June 6, 2026 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Special Event / Parade: Aledo’s American Journey: 250 Years of Liberty & Legacy Parade – Friday, July 3, 2026 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Downtown Aledo. Public Works Activity Report: DPW Blaser reported the following: • Streets: Planted downtown & central park flowers, complete storm sewer repairs, assist with the collection of Lakeshore Recycling refu [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon May 4, 2026

Aledo City Council

Council to decide on street resurfacing bid and TIF amendment

The Aledo City Council will consider ordinances and resolutions including a second reading for the Aledo Downtown TIF district amendment, first reading for covenants on Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition, and a resolution approving an IDOT motor fuel tax-funded street resurfacing bid. Consent items include updating cemetery fees and approving special events for Mind Over Miles, Chalk the Town Green, and the Memorial Day Parade. Old business includes ratification of a gas supply agreement with PEFA, Inc.

Ordinance No. 19 (second reading) amending the Aledo Downtown TIF Redevelopment Project Area
Resolution No. 23R approving IDOT motor fuel tax fund for street resurfacing and accepting bid
Ordinance No. 20 (first reading) approving covenants for Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition
Resolution No. 22R approving Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition final plat
Ratification of gas supply agreement with PEFA, Inc. (old business)

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✓ Decided: Council approves ordinances, event permits and covenant restrictions reading

The council adopted a consent agenda that approved the April 20 minutes, updates to cemetery fee code, a downtown TIF district amendment, and permits for the Mind Over Miles walk, a Chalk the Town Green activity, and the Memorial Day Parade. A first‑reading ordinance establishing covenants and restrictions for the Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition was also approved. All consent agenda items passed with a 6‑0 vote.

Approved April 20, 2026 council minutes (consent agenda) – 6 yeas, 0 nays
Approved Ordinance No.17, Series 2026 updating cemetery fee provisions (second reading) – 6 yeas, 0 nays
Approved Ordinance No.19, Series 2026 amending Downtown TIF district plan (second reading) – 6 yeas, 0 nays
Approved RFPs to acquire city‑owned real estate and to market Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition – 6 yeas, 0 nays
Approved Special Event “Mind Over Miles” race/walk for May 23 2026 – 6 yeas, 0 nays
Approved Mercer County Health Department “Chalk the Town Green” request – 6 yeas, 0 nays
Approved Memorial Day Parade request for May 25 2026 – 6 yeas, 0 nays
Approved Ordinance No.20, Series 2026 – Declaration of Covenants & Restrictions for Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition (first reading) – (no vote recorded)

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1 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, May 04, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP 19 AGENDA I. Invocation: Pastor Russ Young, Grace Evangelical Free Church. II. Public Comment : (Note: Each Speaker shall confine comments to five (5) minutes or less, restrict remarks to matters relevant to the governance of the City, avoid repetitious statements and refrain from vulgar or otherwise inappropriate language or references.) III. Communication & Correspondence: IV. Requests & Petitions: A. Special Event / Race/Walk – Mind Over Miles – to be held May 23, 2026 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. B. Request – Mercer County Health Department, “Chalk the Town Green” for Mental Awareness Month. C. Special Event / Parade: Memorial Day Parade to be held May 25, 2026 beginning at 10:45 a.m. V. Administrative Reports: A. City Administrative Reports VI. Mayor’s Report: VII. Committee Meeting Report: VIII. Adjournment: CITY OF ALEDO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, May 04, 2026 6:00 p.m. COP 2 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, May 04, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Consent Agenda: (Note: Items listed under Consent Agenda are considered t [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Minutes of the Regular City Council Session – May 04, 2026 1 The City Council of the City of Aledo met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers at the Aledo City Hall building on May 04, 2026. MAYOR HAGLOCH called the meeting to order at 6:18 P.M. The roll was called, whereupon the following answered present: Aldermen BARRY COOPER, MARK FRIESE, MARIO PAULEY, CARMEN RUH, LINDA SARABASA and JASON SNYDER . Mayor CHRISTOPHER HAGLOC H. Alderman DENNIS DIXON was excused. Also present was MICHAEL CHAUSSE, City Administrator, JUSTIN BLASER, Director of Public Works & Utilities, and JAROD DALE, City Clerk. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Public Comment: No Report. Communication & Correspondence: No Report. Requests & Petitions: Special Event / Race/Walk – Mind Over Miles – to be held May 23, 2026 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Request – Mercer County Health Department, “Chalk the Town Green” for Mental Awareness Month. Special Event / Parade: Memorial Day Parade to be held May 25, 2026 beginning at 10:45 a.m. CITY CLERK Dale reported Malvaleria Carmona, co-owner / operator of Tobala Mexican Bar & Grill, 113 S. College Avenue, Aledo submitted a formal request for approval of to - go margarita sale(s). This sale of alcoholic beverages would be for off -premise consumption as part of their restaurant operations. The use of sealed, tamper -evident containers; proper labeling in accordance with Illinois regulations; verification of l [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Apr 27, 2026

Aledo IL America 250 Commission

Commission to get updates on July 4th parade and festival

The Aledo America 250 Commission will meet to receive status updates on the upcoming Liberty & Legacy Parade (July 3) and Festival (July 4), along with a Spirit of America Reading event. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment, but no votes on ordinances or contracts.

Liberty & Legacy Parade (July 3, 2026) – status update
Liberty & Legacy Festival (July 4, 2026) – status update
Spirit of America Reading (July 8, 2026)

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✓ Decided: Commission approved prior minutes and set parade entry deadline to June 15

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes from 03/30/26. City staff were directed to extend the deadline for parade entries to June 15, 2026. Additional actions were assigned, including contacting the FFA for parade participation, requesting an updated medical‑tent quote for an ambulance only, and reaching out to Aaron Wayne for a reading at the Spirit of America event. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

Approved 03/30/26 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
Extended parade entry deadline to June 15, 2026 (city staff action)
Assigned Cook to contact FFA officers for parade participation
Requested updated quote for ambulance only, no medical tent
Administrator to contact Aaron Wayne for Spirit of America reading
Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

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* * * * N O T I C E A N D A G E N D A * * * * PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, notice is hereby given of an Aledo IL America 250 Commission Meeting of the City of Aledo, which will be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 120 N. College Avenue, Aledo, Illinois at 6:00 P.M. on April 27, 2026. Call to Order / Roll Call: Approval of Minutes: 03/30/26 Public Comment: Old Business: Liberty & Legacy Parade (July 3, 2026) – Status Update. Liberty & Legacy Festival (July 4, 2026) – Status Update. Spirit of America Reading (July 8, 2026) New Business: Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00 pm Adjournment (requires motion, 2nd & voice vote) Jarod M. Dale, City Clerk of Aledo, Illinois Dated this 23rd day of April, 2026 at 9:00 A.M.

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1 Aledo IL America 250 Commission Meeting – April 27 , 2026 The Aledo IL America 250 Commission of the City of Aledo met in Open Session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall building on April 27 , 202 6 . Mayor CHRISTOPHER HAGLOCH called the meeting to order at 6: 0 0 P.M. The roll was called, whereupon the following co mmission members answered present: C ommission Members K RI S CHAUSSE, ELSIE COOK, GREG ENGWALL, MARK FRIESE, BRYLEE MILLS, RUSTY SMET, and RITA WILLIAMS were present. Membe rs LINDSEY DUNN, KASI HENSHAW , and DEBBIE SPENGLER w ere excused . Also present were CHRIS HAGLOCH, Mayor, MICHAEL CHAUSSE, City Administrator, and JAROD DALE, City Clerk . Minutes: Motion was made by MARK FRIESE and seconded by ELSIE COOK to approve the meeting minutes of 03/30/26 as presented. A Unanimous voice vote followed in agreement. Public Comment: No Report. Old Business: Aledo ’s American Journey: 250 Years of Liberty& Legacy Parade (Friday, July 3) : COOK to contact FFA officer (s) team to possibly participate in the parade. Other ideas to contact the Mercer County 4-H and Boys/Girls Scouts as well to place an entry in the parade. 250 COMMISSION also have thrown around the idea of a grand marshal and whom that person could be for the parade. The idea of the eldest person in Mercer County or a distinguished person from Aledo as examples to consider. City Staff to extend the deadline of the parade entries to June 15, 2026. The Mercer County Historical Society voiced their [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Apr 20, 2026

Aledo City Council

Aledo City Council to consider TIF amendments and property acquisition

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an animal control exception and vote on several ordinances. Key items include TIF district redevelopment agreements and the acquisition of real property.

Acquisition of real property at 708 NW 2nd Avenue
Summer Clean-Up proposal by Quicks Dumpster & Disposal for $7,850
Ordinance No. 17 to update City Code provisions regarding cemetery fees
Second Amendment to TIF District Redevelopment Agreement with Tyrone T. Cutkomp
First Amendment to the Aledo Downtown – 2022 TIF District Redevelopment Project Area, Plan & Projects

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✓ Decided: Council approved purchase of 708 NW 2nd Ave property and other consent items

The Aledo City Council approved the consent agenda items, including the minutes from April 6, the finance invoice AP07, Ordinance No. 16 to acquire the 708 NW 2nd Avenue property, a children’s interactive sidewalk project at 309 NW 2nd Street, a $7,850 summer clean‑up contract, and the resignation of Alderman Andrew Weeks. The council also gave a first reading to Ordinance No. 17 updating cemetery fee schedules and a first reading to Ordinance No. 18 authorizing a second amendment to the TIF redevelopment agreement.

Approved minutes of April 6, 2026 (7 yeas, 0 nays)
Approved Finance invoice listing AP07 (7 yeas, 0 nays)
Approved Ordinance No. 16 to acquire 708 NW 2nd Avenue property (7 yeas, 0 nays)
Approved Mercer County Family Crisis Center children’s interactive sidewalk project at 309 NW 2nd Street (7 yeas, 0 nays)
Approved Summer Clean‑Up contract with Quicks Dumpster & Disposal for $7,850 (7 yeas, 0 nays)
Approved resignation of Alderman Andrew Weeks effective April 6, 2026 (7 yeas, 0 nays)
First reading of Ordinance No. 17 to amend cemetery fee schedule (no vote recorded)
First reading of Ordinance No. 18 to authorize second amendment to TIF redevelopment agreement (no vote recorded)

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1 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, April 20, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP 19 AGENDA I. Public Comment : (Note: Each Speaker shall confine comments to five (5) minutes or less, restrict remarks to matters relevant to the governance of the City, avoid repetitious statements and refrain from vulgar or otherwise inappropriate language or references.) II. Public Hearing: A. Case AC 2026-01, Animal Control – Exception Applicant: Ashley Unakis Property: Located at 602 Southeast 13th Street, Aledo, IL., 61231. III. Communication & Correspondence: IV. Requests & Petitions: V. Administrative Reports: A. City Administrative Reports B. City Treasurer’s Report VI. Mayor’s Report: VII. Committee Meeting Report: A. Cemetery Committee – April 13, 2026. B. Gas and Water, Sewer & Storm Drain Committee – April 13, 2026. VIII. Adjournment: CITY OF ALEDO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, April 20, 2026 6:00 p.m. COP 2 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, April 20, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Consent Agenda: (Note: Items listed under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be acted upon by one motion and one vote. If [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Minutes of the Regular City Council Session – April 20, 2026 1 The City Council of the City of Aledo met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers at the Aledo City Hall building on April 20, 2026. MAYOR HAGLOCH called the meeting to order at 6:23 P.M. The roll was called, whereupon the following answered present: Aldermen BARRY COOPER, DENNIS DIXON, MARK FRIESE, MARIO PAULEY, CARMEN RUH , LINDA SARABASA and JASON SNYDER . Mayor CHRISTOPHER HAGLOCH. Also present was MICHAEL CHAUSSE, City Administrator, PHILIP PIEPER, Sergeant, JUSTIN BLASER, Director of Public Works & Utilities, and JAROD DALE, City Clerk. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Public Comment: No Report. Public Hearing: A. Case AC 2026-01, Animal Control – Exception Applicant: Ashley Unakis Property: Located at 602 Southeast 13th Street, Aledo, IL., 61231 The applicant requests Special Permission from the City Council to maintain or keep Exotic Animals (Twenty Parrot Rescue) not in compliance with Section 6 -2-7-4 of the Municipal Code. Legal Description: A parcel commonly known as 602 Southeast 13th Street, Aledo, IL, 61231 and more particularly described as: Out Lot 7 and 8 and Out Lots 5 and 6 less the West 240 feet thereof, all in the South Addition to the Original Town, now City of Aledo, situated in the County of Mercer and State of Illinois, less the South 5.15 acres of even width thereof. Pin No. 10-10-20-435-018 UNAKIS reported all parrots will be housed indoors [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue Apr 14, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission to discuss downtown placards and murals

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to receive a status update on the Aledo Downtown Historical Site’s Placard Project. The body will also review pamphlets regarding downtown murals.

Status update on Aledo Downtown Historical Site’s Placard Project
Review of Downtown Mural Pamphlets

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✓ Decided: Historic Preservation Commission extends chair term, approves minutes

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the Jan. 27, 2026 meeting. With no volunteers, the commission agreed to keep Chairperson Kate Danner in the role for an additional period. The City Clerk was tasked with updating draft historic plaques, and Chairperson Danner will ask the Rhubarb Festival to add a walking tour of the new plaques. The commission will select Phase III historic buildings at its next meeting.

Approved Jan 27 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
Allowed Chairperson Kate Danner to remain in the role for an additional period
City Clerk to update draft plaques with Woodland Manufacturing
Chairperson Danner to request inclusion of a walking tour at the Rhubarb Festival
Commission to select Phase III historic buildings at the next meeting
Requested Haven Creative to assist with a virtual tour and social posts for downtown murals
Discussed adding QR codes to mural listings on the city website

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* * * * N O T I C E A N D A G E N D A * * * * PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, notice is hereby given of a Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) Meeting of the City of Aledo, which will be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 120 N. College Avenue, Aledo, Illinois at 6:00 P.M. on April 14, 2026. Call to Order / Roll Call: Approval of Minutes: 01/27/26 Public Comment: Old Business: Discussion regarding the Aledo Downtown Historical Site’s Placard Project – Status Update. Review of Downtown Mural Pamphlets. New Business: Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm Adjournment (requires motion, 2nd & voice vote) Jarod M. Dale, City Clerk of Aledo, Illinois Dated this 10th day of April, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.

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1 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting – April 14 , 2026 The Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Aledo met in Open Session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall building on April 14 , 2026 . Chairman KATE DANNER called the meeting to order at 6: 0 0 P.M. The roll was called, whereupon the following co mmission members answered present: C ommission Members GERROD ANDRESEN , SARAH BROWN , MARK FRIESE, TARA McFARLAND , and KATE DANNER were present. Also present were CHRIS HAGLOCH, Mayor, MICHAEL CHA U SSE, City Administrator, and JAROD DALE, City Clerk . Minutes: Motion made by MARK FRIESE and seconded by TARA McFARLAND to approve the meet ing minutes of 01/27/26 as presented. A Unanimous voice vote followed in agreement. Public Comment: No Report. Old Business: Discussion regarding an Aledo Downtown Historical Sites Project & Placard Design : 1. The Graham Building – 127 E. Main Street, Aledo. (*Danner & McFarland). No Report. 2. The Cooper Building – 129 S. College Avenue, Aledo. (*Brown) No Report. 3. Marquis Brothers Dry Goods: “Cheers on Main ” – 201 E. Main Street, Aledo. (*Andresen & Friese). No Report. 4. The Aledo Opera House – 108 SE 2 nd Avenue, Aledo. (*Brown & Danner) No Report. 5. Murphy Funeral Home: “Nichols Bewley Funeral Home & Cremations ” – 103 SW 3 rd Street, Aledo. ( Friese). FRIESE reported the building itself was not built in 1895 but rather Murphy ’s Funeral Home was established there in 1925. During research, all that was found is [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Apr 13, 2026

Cemetery and Cable TV Committee

Committee will discuss cemetery fee schedule, surcharge and rules

The Cemetery Committee will discuss the city code provision on the schedule of fees for columbarium niches. It will also discuss the winter grave preparation surcharge and establish parameters for it. A further item is discussion of cemetery rules and regulations. The meeting includes approval of minutes from 11/19/24 and a public comment period.

Approval of minutes from 11/19/24
Discussion of Section 8-3-2 of the Aledo City Code – schedule of fees for columbarium niches
Discussion of the winter grave preparation surcharge and establishment of parameters
Discussion of cemetery rules and regulations

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AGENDA I. Approval of Minutes: 11/19/24 II. Public Comment : (Note: Each Speaker shall confine comments to five (5) minutes or less, restrict remarks to matters relevant to the governance of the City, avoid repetitious statements and refrain from vulgar or otherwise inappropriate language or references.) III. Old Business: IV. New Business: A. Discussion regarding Section 8-3-2 of the Aledo City Code regarding Schedule of Fee(s) – Columbarium Niche. B. Discussion regarding the Winter Grave Preparation Surcharge and the Establishment of Parameters. C. Discussion regarding Cemetery Rules & Regulations. V. Adjournment: Dated this 10th day of April, 2026 At 2:00 P.M. CITY OF ALEDO CEMETERY COMMITTEE Aledo City Hall, Council Chambers 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, April 13, 2026 6:00 p.m. COP

Mon Apr 13, 2026

Gas Committee

Gas Committee to discuss Sensus Advanced Metering Infrastructure

The committee will review a status update on a water and sewer rate analysis from Stanley Consultants, Inc. Members will also discuss the purchase and installation of Sensus Advanced Metering Infrastructure.

Status update on Comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Analysis by Stanley Consultants, Inc.
Discussion on purchase and installation of Sensus Advanced Metering Infrastructure

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AGENDA I. Approval of Minutes: Water, Sewer & Storm Drain Committee 01/12/26 II. Public Comment : (Note: Each Speaker shall confine comments to five (5) minutes or less, restrict remarks to matters relevant to the governance of the City, avoid repetitious statements and refrain from vulgar or otherwise inappropriate language or references.) III. Old Business: A. Discussion & Review of a Comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Analysis and Recommendation provided by Stanley Consultants, Inc. – Status Update. IV. New Business: A. Discussion regarding the Purchase and Installation of Sensus Advanced Metering Infrastructure. V. Adjournment: Dated this 9th day of April, 2026 At 2:00 P.M. CITY OF ALEDO GAS and WATER, SEWER & STORM DRAIN COMMITTEE Aledo City Hall, Council Chambers 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, April 13, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP

Mon Apr 6, 2026

Aledo City Council

City Council will consider acquiring property at 708 NW 2nd Avenue.

The Aledo City Council meeting will approve routine items such as March minutes, a finance invoice, and a $5,000 sponsorship for the Mercer County Family Crisis Center. Council members will vote on Ordinance No. 14, Series of 2026, adopting the FY 2026 Commercial Façade Renovation Program, and on two cemetery transfer petitions involving graves in Lots 19 and 22. An ordinance (No. 16, Series of 2026) will be presented for the first reading to approve acquisition of real property at 708 NW 2nd Avenue. The agenda also includes public comment, old and new business, and a closed‑session discussion.

Ordinance No. 14, Series of 2026 – Approving FY 2026 Commercial Façade Renovation Program (Second Reading)
City sponsorship of Mercer County Family Crisis Center – $5,000.00 (previously tabled)
Cemetery Transfer – Heirs of Kenneth M. Brown convey graves in Lot 19 & Lot 22 to Norman W. Brown & Cheryl K. Brown, 1831 55th Avenue
Cemetery Transfer – Norman W. Brown & Cheryl K. Brown convey graves 5‑8 in Lot 22 to Roger K. Brown and Shirley M. Brown, 2800 Ridgeview Drive, St. Louis, MO
Ordinance No. 16, Series of 2026 – Approving acquisition of real property at 708 NW 2nd Avenue (First Reading)

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✓ Decided: Council approves cemetery transfers, sponsorship and façade program

The Aledo City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including the minutes from March 16, the finance invoice AP06, the FY 2026 Commercial Façade Renovation Program, a $5,000 sponsorship to the Mercer County Family Crisis Center, and two cemetery land transfers. The council also took the first reading of an ordinance to acquire the property at 708 NW 2nd Avenue. No other actions were taken.

Approved minutes of the March 16, 2026 meeting (7-0)
Approved Finance invoice listing AP06 (7-0)
Approved Ordinance No. 14, FY 2026 Commercial Façade Renovation Program (second reading) (7-0)
Approved $5,000 city sponsorship to Mercer County Family Crisis Center (7-0)
Approved cemetery transfer of Lots 19 & 22 to Norman W. Brown and Cheryl K. Brown (7-0)
Approved cemetery transfer of Graves 5‑8 in Lot 22 to Roger K. Brown and Shirley M. Brown (7-0)
Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 16 to acquire 708 NW 2nd Avenue (7-0)

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1 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, April 06, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP 19 AGENDA I. Public Comment : (Note: Each Speaker shall confine comments to five (5) minutes or less, restrict remarks to matters relevant to the governance of the City, avoid repetitious statements and refrain from vulgar or otherwise inappropriate language or references.) II. Communication & Correspondence: III. Requests & Petitions: A. City Sponsorship: Kim Harrison, Mercer County Family Crisis Center. B. Cemetery Transfer: The Heirs of Kenneth M. Brown – Norman W. Brown, Carolyn J McCrory, Roger K. Brown, and Joy A. Rosik, “Petitioners”, conveys and quit-claims available/usable Graves in Lot Nineteen (19) & Lot Twenty -two (22), in the Sixth (6 th) Addition of the Aledo Cemetery to Norman W. Brown & Cheryl K. Brown, 1831 55 th Avenue, Aledo, IL., 61231. C. Cemetery Transfer: Norman W. Brown & Cheryl K. Brown, “Petitioners”, conveys and quit-claims Grave spaces 5, 6, 7, & 8 in Lot Twenty-two (22) in the Sixth (6 th) Addition of the Aledo Cemetery, to Roger K. Brown and Shirley M. Brown, 2800 Ridgeview Drive, St. Louis, MO., 63121. IV. Administrative Reports: A. City Administrative Reports V. Mayor’s Report: VI. Committee Meeting Report: VII. Adjournment CITY OF ALEDO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, April 06, 202 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Minutes of the Regular City Council Session – April 06, 2026 1 The City Council of the City of Aledo met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers at the Aledo City Hall building on April 06, 2026. MAYOR HAGLOCH called the meeting to order at 6:26 P.M. The roll was called, whereupon the following answered present: Aldermen BARRY COOPER, DENNIS DIXON, MARK FRIESE, MARIO PAULEY, CARMEN RUH , LINDA SARABASA and JASON SNYDER . Mayor CHRISTOPHER HAGLOCH. Alderman ANDREW WEEKS was excused. Also present w as MICHAEL CHAUSSE, City Administrator, ADAM BAKER, Chief of Police, JUSTIN BLASER, Director of Public Works & Utilities, and JAROD DALE, City Clerk. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Public Comment: No Report. Communication & Correspondence: No Report. Requests & Petitions : Kim Harrison, Mercer County Family Crisis Center, appear ed before the Committee the Whole to promote Champions4Children Walk on May 02, 2026 and to request city sponsorship for F/Y 2026 in the amount of $5,000.00. A pamphlet for the Crisis Center detailing their services and a flyer for National Children’s Alliance were also presented to the City Council. A letter by Kim Harrison was also presented detailing information regarding the number adults and children supported in 2025, support of donors providing crisis intervention, April is Child Abuse Prevention A wareness Month, and the Blue Kid Campaign. Cemetery Transfer: The Heirs of Kenneth M. Brown – Norman W. Brown, Carolyn [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Mar 30, 2026

Aledo IL America 250 Commission

Commission will discuss upcoming America 250 celebration events

The Aledo America 250 Commission meeting will review several planned events for July 2026, including a parade, Fourth of July celebrations, a festival, and a reading series. No specific decisions are noted; the agenda lists these items under Old Business.

Aledo’s American Journey: 250 Years of Liberty & Legacy Parade (July 3, 2026)
Aledo Annual 4th of July Celebrations (July 4, 2026)
Ringing from Sea to Shining Sea (July 4, 2026)
Liberty & Legacy Festival (July 4, 2026)
Spirit of America Reading (July 8, 2026)

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✓ Decided: Commission approved prior minutes and requested a beer garden for the festival

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the February 23, 2026 meeting. It requested adding a beer garden to the Liberty & Legacy Festival and decided to keep the Independence Pull “Tug of War” listed on the event brochure. No other formal actions were taken.

Approved minutes of 02/23/26 (unanimous voice vote)
Requested adding a beer garden to the Liberty & Legacy Festival
Kept Independence Pull “Tug of War” on the festival brochure
Expressed interest in a committed medical tent (no vote)

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* * * * N O T I C E A N D A G E N D A * * * * PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, notice is hereby given of an Aledo IL America 250 Commission Meeting of the City of Aledo, which will be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 120 N. College Avenue, Aledo, Illinois at 6:00 P.M. on February 23, 2026. Call to Order / Roll Call: Approval of Minutes: 02/23/26 Public Comment: Old Business: Aledo’s American Journey: 250 Years of Liberty & Legacy Parade (July 3, 2026) Aledo Annual 4th of July Celebrations (July 4, 2026) Ringing from Sea to Shining Sea (July 4, 2026) Liberty & Legacy Festival (July 4, 2026) Spirit of America Reading (July 8, 2026) New Business: Next Meeting: Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00 pm Adjournment (requires motion, 2nd & voice vote) Jarod M. Dale, City Clerk of Aledo, Illinois Dated this 27th day of March, 2026 at 9:00 A.M.

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1 Aledo IL America 250 Commission Meeting – March 30 , 2026 The Aledo IL America 250 Commission of the City of Aledo met in Open Session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall building on March 30 , 202 6 . Mayor CHRISTOPHER HAGLOCH called the meeting to order at 6: 0 0 P.M. The roll was called, whereupon the following co mmission members answered present: C ommission Members K RI S CHAUSSE, GREG ENGWALL, MARK FRIESE, KASI HENSHAW, DEB BIE SPENGLER, and RITA WILLIAMS were present. Membe rs ELSIE COOK, LINDSEY DUNN, BRYLEE MILLS , and RUSTY SMET w ere excused . Also present were CHRIS HAGLOCH, Mayor, MICHAEL CHAUSSE, City Administrator, and JAROD DALE, City Clerk . Minutes: Motion was made by RITA WILLIAMS and seconded by GREG ENGWALL to approve the meeting minutes of 02/23/26 as presented. A Unanimous voice vote followed in agreement. Public Comment: No Report. Old Business: Marketing : Suggestion to include a flyer in the utility billing as an insert. Promotion of the event(s) was also included within the Spring/Summer news bulletin. WILLIAMS reported there is a new publication “Don ’s Market News ” and being circulated around the county. Williams to look into what would entail promoting the 250 events in that publication. ADMINISTRATOR Chausse to speak with local news media to gain exposure for the parade and other events. Promotion to be provided to the school district(s) (Mercer, Rockridge, and Sherrard) to also gain exposure. FRIESE suggested weekly posts be created a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Mar 16, 2026

Aledo City Council

Aledo City Council considers vehicle purchases and downtown renovation program

The City Council will vote on purchasing two Ford F250 trucks and a riding tractor mower. The body is also considering a commercial façade renovation program for the downtown TIF district and the final plat of Albertson Subdivision.

Purchase of 2026 Ford F250 for Public Works Street Division: $55,773.00
Purchase of 2026 Ford F250 Ton for Public Works Water Division: $69,431.68
Purchase of John Deere X730 Riding Tractor Mower: $10,581.65
City sponsorship for Mercer County Family Crisis Center: $5,000.00
Ordinance No. 13: Official Zoning Map for 2026 (Second Reading)

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✓ Decided: City Council approved two Ford trucks totaling $125k and other purchases

The council approved several consent‑agenda items, including the official zoning map and upcoming events. It adopted a $25,000 commercial façade renovation program and authorized the purchase of a John Deere mower. It also approved two Ford F250 trucks for the Public Works Street and Water divisions, and accepted the final plat for Albertson Subdivision. A $5,000 city sponsorship was tabled for a later vote.

Approved consent agenda items (minutes, invoice, Ordinance No.13 zoning map second reading, Champions4Children Walk, Antiques Day & Car Show) – 6 yeas, 0 nays
Approved FY 2026 Commercial Façade Renovation Program allocating up to $25,000 – 6 yeas, 0 nays
Approved purchase of John Deere X730 riding tractor mower and sale of surplus property for $10,581.65 – 6 yeas, 0 nays
Approved purchase of 2026 Ford F250 for Street Division for $55,773.00 – 6 yeas, 0 nays
Approved purchase of 2026 Ford F250 for Water Division for $69,431.68 – 6 yeas, 0 nays
Approved final plat of Albertson Subdivision – 6 yeas, 0 nays
Tabled $5,000 city sponsorship for Mercer County Family Crisis Center to be voted at next meeting – 6 yeas, 0 nays

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1 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, March 16, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP 19 AGENDA I. Public Comment : (Note: Each Speaker shall confine comments to five (5) minutes or less, restrict remarks to matters relevant to the governance of the City, avoid repetitious statements and refrain from vulgar or otherwise inappropriate language or references.) II. Communication & Correspondence: A. Paul & LeAnn Thomas – Blessed by Nature Building. III. Requests & Petitions: A. City Sponsorship: Kim Harrison, Mercer County Family Crisis Center. B. Special Event: Race/Walk – Champions4Children Walk – May 02, 2026 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. C. Special Event/Street Closure: Aledo Antiques Day & Car Show – August 29, 2026. IV. Administrative Reports: A. City Administrative Reports B. City Treasurer’s Report V. Mayor’s Report: A. Proclamation – Junior Achievement Day – April 2, 2026. VI. Committee Meeting Report: VII. Adjournment CITY OF ALEDO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, March 16, 2026 6:00 p.m. COP 2 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, March 16, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Consent Agenda: (Note: Items listed under C [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Minutes of the Regular City Council Session – March 16, 2026 1 The City Council of the City of Aledo met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers at the Aledo City Hall building on March 16, 2026. MAYOR HAGLOCH called the meeting to order at 6:15 P.M. The roll was called, whereupon the following answered present: Aldermen BARRY COOPER, DENNIS DIXON, MARK FRIESE, MARIO PAULEY, CARMEN RUH, and JASON SNYDER. Mayor CHRISTOPHER HAGLOCH. Alderman LINDA SARABASA and ANDREW WEEKS were excused. Also present w as MICHAEL CHAUSSE, City Administrator, ADAM BAKER, Chief of Police, JUSTIN BLASER, Director of Public Works & Utilities, and JAROD DALE, City Clerk. The media was represented by Ty Taylor, WRMJ. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Public Comment: No Report. Communication & Correspondence : Paul & LeAnn Thomas provided a letter to the City Council addressing their concerns related to the sale of their property at 315 SE 3 rd Street, Aledo. It was noted within the letter of their expressed concerns pertaining to the undocumented decision regarding a prospective buyer’s inquiry, to obtain a liquor and gaming license for the purchase of their property. The owners requested the City Council reconsider a formal decision to not allow for the opening of a Class “C” Liquor License to assist in the sale of their property. Requests & Petitions: Kim Harrison, Mercer County Family Crisis Center, appearance was postponed due to weather and to appear before the C [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Mar 2, 2026

Aledo City Council

City Council to approve 2026 Official Zoning Map (first reading)

The Aledo City Council will consider several consent agenda items and then vote on action items, including the first reading of Ordinance No. 13, Series of 2026 to adopt the Official Zoning Map for 2026. The council will also consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of natural gas from PEFA, Inc., which involves bond issuance. Additional items include an amendment to minimum dwelling size in the R‑2 residential district and approval of a city sponsorship for the Mercer County Fair with a utility bill not to exceed $3,000.

Ordinance No. 13, Series of 2026 – Approving Official Zoning Map for 2026 (first reading)
Resolution No. 16R, Series of 2026 – Authorizing purchase of natural gas from PEFA, Inc. and related bond issuance
Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2026 – Amending minimum dwelling size in the R‑2 Residential District (second reading)
City sponsorship for Mercer County Agricultural Society fair – utility bill up to $3,000
Approval of Finance: Invoice Listing – AP04

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✓ Decided: Council approves natural gas purchase and bonds, amends housing size rules

The Aledo City Council approved a $3,000 sponsorship for the Mercer County Fair and adopted Ordinance No. 10, changing the minimum dwelling size in the R‑2 residential district. It also approved Resolution No. 16R to purchase natural gas from PEFA, Inc. and issue related bonds. All consent‑agenda items, including meeting minutes and a finance invoice, were approved unanimously.

Approved city sponsorship for Mercer County Fair (up to $3,000) – 7 yeas, 0 nays
Approved Ordinance No.10 amending minimum dwelling size in R‑2 district – 6 yeas, 0 nays, 1 present
Approved Resolution No.16R to purchase natural gas from PEFA, Inc and issue bonds – 7 yeas, 0 nays
Approved minutes of the February 17, 2026 regular meeting – 7 yeas, 0 nays
Approved minutes of the February 24, 2026 special meeting – 7 yeas, 0 nays
Approved Finance invoice AP04 – 7 yeas, 0 nays

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1 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, March 02, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP 19 AGENDA I. Public Comment : (Note: Each Speaker shall confine comments to five (5) minutes or less, restrict remarks to matters relevant to the governance of the City, avoid repetitious statements and refrain from vulgar or otherwise inappropriate language or references.) II. Communication & Correspondence: A. Linda Sarabasa RN, Educational Session on Access to Medical & Dental Services for Residents of Mercer County. III. Requests & Petitions: A. City Sponsorship: Rita Williams, Mercer County Agricultural Society. B. Harry Singh, request opening of a Class “C” Liquor License for property located at 315 SE 3rd Street, Aledo, IL. IV. Administrative Reports: A. City Administrative Reports V. Mayor’s Report: VI. Committee Meeting Report: VII. Adjournment CITY OF ALEDO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, March 02, 2026 6:00 p.m. COP 2 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, March 02, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Consent Agenda: (Note: Items listed under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be acted upon by one motion and one v [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Minutes of the Regular City Council Session – March 02, 2026 1 The City Council of the City of Aledo met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers at the Aledo City Hall building on March 02, 2026. MAYOR HAGLOCH called the meeting to order at 6:33 P.M. The roll was called, whereupon the following answered present: Aldermen BARRY COOPER, DENNIS DIXON, MARIO PAULEY, CARMEN RUH, LINDA SARABASA, JASON SNYDER, and ANDREW WEEKS . Mayor CHRISTOPHER HAGLOCH. Alderman MARK FRIESE was excused. Also present w as MICHAEL CHAUSSE, City Administrator, ADAM BAKER, Chief of Police, JUSTIN BLASER, Director of Public Works & Utilities, and JAROD DALE, City Clerk. The media was represented by Ty Taylor, WRMJ. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Public Comment: No Report. Communication & Correspondence : Linda Sarabasa, RN, attendee of Aspen University provided a presentation regarding access to care: addressing Healthcare and Dental Access. Sarabasa provided her objectives for her presentation which include: review data from the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) conducted by MercyOne Genesis to gain understanding of the ongoing issues off access; impact of lack of access to health and dental care; and, to gain knowledge of available resources in the community for transportation and dental care. Data from 2025 CHNA – • 1.5% of the community had trouble accessing dental care in the past 12 months. • 2.9% do not have an annual dental visit. • Barriers to [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue Feb 24, 2026

Aledo City Council

Aledo City Council to vote on new waste collection contract

The City Council is meeting to decide on the termination of a contract with Lakeshore Recycling Services and the approval of a new contract for solid waste and recycling collection. The proposed new service provider is Quicks Dumpster and Disposal of Alexis, IL.

Resolution No. 14R: Termination of contract with Lakeshore Recycling Services effective April 30, 2026
Resolution No. 15R: Contract for Solid Waste & Recycling Collection with Quicks Dumpster and Disposal of Alexis, IL effective May 1, 2026

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✓ Decided: City Council terminates Lakeshore contract and approves new waste service deal

The council voted 8-0 to terminate the contract with Lakeshore Recycling Services effective April 30, 2026. It also voted 8-0 to approve a five‑year solid waste and recycling contract with Quick’s Dumpster and Disposal of Alexis, IL, starting May 1, 2026. Both motions were carried unanimously.

Terminate Lakeshore Recycling Services contract effective April 30, 2026 (8 yeas, 0 nays)
Approve five‑year contract with Quick’s Dumpster and Disposal of Alexis, IL for waste and recycling, effective May 1, 2026 (8 yeas, 0 nays)
Adjourn meeting (unanimous voice vote)

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1 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, February 02, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP 19 AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Public Comment : (Note: Each Speaker shall confine comments to five (5) minutes or less, restrict remarks to matters relevant to the governance of the City, avoid repetitious statements and refrain from vulgar or otherwise inappropriate language or references.) IV. Resolution No. 14R, Series of 2026; Approving the Termination of Contract between the City of Aledo and Lakeshore Recycling Services effective April 30, 2026. (Tabled 2/17/26). V. Resolution No. 15R, Series of 2026; Approving Contract for Solid Waste & Recycling Collection between the City of Aledo and Quicks Dumpster and Disposal of Alexis, IL effective May 1, 2026. VI. Adjournment CITY OF ALEDO SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 North College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Tuesday, February 24, 2026 6:00 p.m. COP

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Minutes of the Special City Council Session – February 24, 2026 1 The City Council of the City of Aledo met in Special Session in the City Council Chambers at the Aledo City Hall building on February 24, 2026. MAYOR HAGLOCH called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. The roll was called, whereupon the following answered present: Aldermen BARRY COOPER, DENNIS DIXON, MARK FRIESE, MARIO PAULEY, CARMEN RUH, LINDA SARABASA, JASON SNYDER, and ANDREW WEEKS . Mayor CHRISTOPHER HAGLOCH. Also present w as MICHAEL CHAUSSE, City Administrator, ADAM BAKER, Chief of Police, JUSTIN BLASER, Director of Public Works & Utilities, MARK WALTON, City Attorney, and JAROD DALE, City Clerk. The Media was represented by: Ty Taylor, WRMJ; Gavin Waidelich , Our Quad Cities; and, Maria Coelho, KWQC. PUBLIC COMMENT: No Report. RESOLUTION NO. 14R, SERIES OF 2026; APPROVING THE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALEDO AND LAKESHORE RECYCLING SERVICES EFFECTIVE APRIL 30, 2026: (TABLED 2/17/26) Motion was made by ALDERMAN SARABASA and seconded by ALDERMAN COOPER to remove the item from the table for Resolution No. 14R, Series of 2026; Approving the Termination of Contract between the City of Aledo and Lakeshore Recycling Services. A Roll Call vote was recorded as follows: YES: Cooper, Dixon, Friese, Pauley, Ruh, Sarabasa, Snyder, and Weeks. NO: None. Motion carried. 8 yeas, 0 nays. Motion was made by ALDERMAN PAULEY and seconded by ALDERMAN WEEKS to approv [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Feb 23, 2026

Aledo IL America 250 Commission

Commission will discuss upcoming 250‑Year celebration events

The Aledo America 250 Commission meeting will review plans for several July 2026 events, including the 250‑Year Parade, the Aledo Annual 4th of July Celebrations, the Liberty & Legacy Festival, and the Spirit of America Reading. The agenda also includes standard items such as approval of the January 26, 2026 minutes, public comment, and scheduling the next meeting.

Approval of minutes from 01/26/26
Aledo’s American Journey: 250 Years of Liberty & Legacy Parade (July 3, 2026)
Aledo Annual 4th of July Celebrations (July 4, 2026)
Ringing from Sea to Shining Sea (July 4, 2026)
Liberty & Legacy Festival (July 4, 2026)

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✓ Decided: Commission approved minutes and ordered bounce‑house relocation for July fair

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 26 meeting. It voted to move the bounce‑house area closer to the cattle show barn for the Liberty & Legacy Festival. Several staff actions were assigned, including obtaining rental quotes, setting up an on‑air parade interview, arranging EMT support, and coordinating parking and barricade placement for the July events.

Approved 01/26/26 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
Decided to relocate bounce house area nearer the cattle show barn for the festival
City Clerk to contact All in 1 Fun for a quote on ‘Toddler Island Bouncer’ and ‘70 ft. Unique Obstacle Course’
Administrator to set up an on‑air interview to promote the July 3 parade
City staff to contact Linda Sarabasa regarding an EMT medical station
Administrator to contact Kim Lloyd, Johannes Bus Service for event parking assistance
Barricades to be placed on July 2 in preparation for the July 4 events
Mayor noted Exchange Club will provide manpower for the events

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* * * * N O T I C E A N D A G E N D A * * * * PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, notice is hereby given of a Aledo IL America 250 Commission Meeting of the City of Aledo, which will be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 120 N. College Avenue, Aledo, Illinois at 6:00 P.M. on February 23, 2026. Call to Order / Roll Call: Approval of Minutes: 01/26/26 Public Comment: Old Business: Aledo’s American Journey: 250 Years of Liberty & Legacy Parade (July 3, 2026) Aledo Annual 4th of July Celebrations (July 4, 2026) Ringing from Sea to Shining Sea (July 4, 2026) Liberty & Legacy Festival (July 4, 2026) Spirit of America Reading (July 8, 2026) New Business: Next Meeting: Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00 pm Adjournment (requires motion, 2nd & voice vote) Jarod M. Dale, City Clerk of Aledo, Illinois Dated this 20th day of February, 2026 at 12:00 P.M.

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1 Aledo IL America 250 Commission Meeting – February 23 , 2026 The Aledo IL America 250 Commission of the City of Aledo met in Open Session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall building on February 23 , 202 6 . Mayor CHRISTOPHER HAGLOCH called the meeting to order at 6: 0 0 P.M. The roll was called, whereupon the following co mmission members answered present: C ommission Members K RI S CHAUSSE, ELSIE COOK, LINDSEY DUNN, GREG ENGWALL, MARK FRIESE, RUSTY SMET, DEB BIE SPENGLER, and RITA WILLIAMS were present. Membe r KASI HENSHAW and BRYLEE MILLS w ere excused . Also present were CHRIS HAGLOCH, Mayor, MICHAEL CHAUSSE, City Administrator, and JAROD DALE, City Clerk . Minutes: Motion was made by MARK FRIESE and seconded by GREG ENGWALL to approve the meeting minutes of 01/26/26 as presented. A Unanimous voice vote followed in agreement. Public Comment: No Report. Old Business: Aledo ’s American Journey: 250 Years of Freedom and Spirit Parade (Friday, July 3) : The Commission noted they would like to see golf carts included as an option for entry. The route is tentatively set for staging of floats along NW 4 th Street with the parade route turning south onto North College Avenue to the 100 block of South College Avenue. Floats will be able to turn-off the parade route on SW 2 nd Street. DUNN reported on the parade entry form there is an availability for golf carts or other entry possibilities under Section 5: Mercer County Community Spotlight. ADMINISTRATOR to also set-up a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue Feb 17, 2026

Aledo City Council

City Council to approve $47,725.75 purchase of Twinkly Pro Branch Tree

The Aledo City Council will consider several routine approvals, including ordinance amendments and the sale of two small parcels of land. Council members will vote on a $47,725.75 purchase of a Twinkly Pro Branch Tree and on ending the contract with Lakeshore Recycling Services. Additional items include a street‑closure request for Saucy’s Street Dance and a repeal of a foreign fire insurance tax ordinance.

Approve Ordinance No. 07, Series of 2026 to repeal Title 3, Chapter 6 (Foreign Fire Insurance Companies Tax)
Approve Ordinance No. 08, Series of 2026 to sell part of Lot 18 in Sponsler Manor (Tract A) for $780.00
Approve Ordinance No. 09, Series of 2026 to sell part of Lot 18 in Sponsler Manor (Tract B) for $780.00
Approve Resolution No. 13R, Series of 2026 to purchase a Twinkly Pro Branch Tree for $47,725.75
Approve Resolution No. 14R, Series of 2026 to terminate the contract with Lakeshore Recycling Services

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✓ Decided: Council adopts utility reconnection fee ordinance and approves consent agenda

The Aledo City Council approved the consent agenda items, including minutes, ordinance repealing the foreign fire insurance tax, two lot sales for $780 each, a street closure for Saucy’s Street Dance, and the resignation of Sergeant Philip Pieper. The council waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 11, updating city code provisions for water and gas service reconnection fees. A first reading of Ordinance No. 10 to lower the minimum dwelling size in the R‑2 residential district was placed on the agenda, with a second reading scheduled for March 2, 2026.

Approved consent agenda items (minutes, tax repeal, lot sales, street closure, resignation) – 7 yeas, 0 nays
Waived second reading for Ordinance No. 11 (utility reconnection fees) – 7 yeas, 0 nays
Adopted Ordinance No. 11 updating water and gas reconnection fee procedures – 7 yeas, 0 nays
First reading of Ordinance No. 10 to amend minimum dwelling size in R‑2 district placed on agenda

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1 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP 19 AGENDA I. Public Comment : (Note: Each Speaker shall confine comments to five (5) minutes or less, restrict remarks to matters relevant to the governance of the City, avoid repetitious statements and refrain from vulgar or otherwise inappropriate language or references.) II. Communication & Correspondence: A. Aledo Main Street – 2025 Annual Report. III. Requests & Petitions: A. Street Closure: Saucy’s Street Dance, Friday, June 5, 2026 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. IV. Administrative Reports: A. City Administrative Reports B. City Treasurer’s Report V. Mayor’s Report: VI. Committee Meeting Report: VII. Adjournment CITY OF ALEDO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 6:00 p.m. COP 2 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Consent Agenda: (Note: Items listed under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be acted upon by one motion and one vote. If separate action on any particular item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Minutes of the Regular City Council Session – February 17, 2026 1 The City Council of the City of Aledo met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers at the Aledo City Hall building on February 17, 2026. MAYOR HAGLOCH called the meeting to order at 6:24 P.M. The roll was called, whereupon the following answered present: Aldermen BARRY COOPER, DENNIS DIXON, MARIO PAULEY, CARMEN RUH, LINDA SARABASA, JASON SNYDER, and ANDREW WEEKS . Mayor CHRISTOPHER HAGLOCH. Alderman MARK FRIESE was excused. Also present w as MICHAEL CHAUSSE, City Administrator, ADAM BAKER, Chief of Police, JUSTIN BLASER, Director of Public Works & Utilities, SCOTT EARL, Parks & Recreation Superintendent, LINDSEY DUNN, Aledo Main Street, and JAROD DALE, City Clerk. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Public Comment: No Report. Communication & Correspondence: Lindsey Dunn, Aledo Main Street, presented the Aledo Main Street 2025 Annual Report. Highlights include: • 4-Point Main Street Approach Committees: (Promotions, Design, Economic Vitality, and Organization Committee). • Volunteers: volunteer hours logged at 1,159 hours equating to over $39,127.84. • Accomplishments – AMS held four (4) ribbon cuttings; Lease Expense Assistance Program and Signage & Awning grant; collaboration between AMS, Mercer County Better Together and Visit MerCo to create a business resource tool www.MCyellowbrickroad.com; Main Street Moola; Community Connection meetings; Professional Development; and social me [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Thu Feb 12, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals

Public hearing on proposed amendment to R‑2 dwelling size rules

The Zoning Board of Appeals will first approve the minutes from its December 11, 2025 meeting (Case No. 2025-01). It will then hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance that would change the allowed dwelling size in the R‑2 residential district (Case No. 2026-01).

Approval of minutes from 12/11/2025 meeting (Case No. 2025-01)
Public hearing on proposed text amendment to zoning ordinance regulating dwelling size in R‑2 Residential Districts (Case No. 2026-01)

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* * * * N O T I C E A N D A G E N D A * * * * PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, notice is hereby given of a Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting of the City of Aledo , which will be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Illinois at 5:00 P.M. on February 12, 2026. Call to Order / Roll Call: Approval of Minutes: 12/11/2025 (Case No. 2025-01) New Business: Public Hearing: Case No. 2026-01, Proposed Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance regulating dwelling size of dwelling constructed in R-2 Residential Districts. Old Business: Adjournment: Jarod M. Dale, Dated this day 9th February, 2026 City Clerk of Aledo, Illinois At 9:00 A.M.

Thu Feb 12, 2026

Aledo City Council

City Council to discuss possible termination of Lakeshore Recycling contract

The Aledo City Council will meet on February 2, 2026 to consider ending its contract with Lakeshore Recycling Services. The agenda also includes a public comment period limited to five minutes per speaker, as well as routine items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

Discussion of possible termination of contract with Lakeshore Recycling Services
Public comment period (max 5 minutes per speaker)
Routine items: call to order, roll call, adjournment

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✓ Decided: Council adjourned meeting; no substantive actions taken

The Aledo City Council held a special session to discuss termination of the Lakeshore Recycling Services contract, but no vote on that issue was recorded. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous voice vote. The minutes of the session were approved on February 17, 2026.

Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)
Approved minutes of the February 12, 2026 session (Feb 17, 2026)

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1 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, February 02, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP 19 AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Public Comment : (Note: Each Speaker shall confine comments to five (5) minutes or less, restrict remarks to matters relevant to the governance of the City, avoid repetitious statements and refrain from vulgar or otherwise inappropriate language or references.) IV. Discussion of possible Termination of Contract between the City of Aledo and Lakeshore Recycling Services. V. Adjournment CITY OF ALEDO SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Mercer County Junior High (Band Room, No. 15) 1002 SW 6th Street, Aledo, Il. 61231 Thursday, February 12, 2026 6:00 p.m. COP

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Minutes of the Special City Council Session – February 12, 2026 1 The City Council of the City of Aledo met in Special Session in the Band Room at the Mercer County Junior High building on February 12, 2026. MAYOR HAGLOCH called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. The roll was called, whereupon the following answered present: Aldermen BARRY COOPER, DENNIS DIXON, MARK FRIESE, MARIO PAULEY, CARMEN RUH, LINDA SARABASA, JASON SNYDER, and ANDREW WEEKS . Mayor CHRISTOPHER HAGLOCH. Also present w as MICHAEL CHAUSSE, City Administrator, ADAM BAKER, Chief of Police, JUSTIN BLASER, Director of Public Works & Utilities, MARK WALTON, City Attorney, and JAROD DALE, City Clerk. The Media was represented by: Ty Taylor, WRMJ; Gavin Waidelich , Our Quad Cities; Marshawn Gunn, WQAD; and, Chandler Brindley, KWQC. ADMINISTRATOR Chausse made a statement to the CITY COUNCIL and general public before MAYOR Hagloch opened the meeting for public comments regarding services with Lakeshore Recycling Services. ADMINISTRATOR introduced Joseph Swan, Municipal Representative, Lakeshore Recycling Services. ADMINISTRATOR provided an overview of a timeline of events with LRS services with the City of Aledo: ● September 2021: Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS ) acquires Jackson Disposal (Seaton, IL), Aledo’s long-term waste provider. ● January 2024: LRS begins its role as the sole solid waste management vendor for the City of Aledo under a five-year contract (effective th [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Feb 2, 2026

Aledo City Council

Aledo City Council considers utility equipment purchases and property sales

The City Council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including the sale of two tracts of land in Sponsler Manor. The body is also reviewing expenditures for water and gas meters and property demolition.

Resolution No. 08R: Demolition and cleanup of property for $17,000.00
Resolution No. 09R: Purchase of water meters and accessories for $35,756.00
Resolution No. 10R: Purchase of residential gas meters and accessories for $39,606.62
Resolution No. 11R: Purchase of gas pipe squeeze tools and accessories for $43,976.38
Ordinances No. 08 and 09: Sale of Part of Lot 18 in Sponsler Manor (Tract A and Tract B)

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✓ Decided: Council approved demolition of unsafe building at 402 NE 7th Ave

The council adopted the consent agenda, including minutes, a finance invoice, and several ordinance amendments. It approved the repeal of the foreign fire insurance tax, first readings for two lot sales in Sponsler Manor, and a resolution to demolish an unsafe building at 402 NE 7th Ave. It also authorized purchases of water meters ($35,756), gas meters ($39,606.62), and gas pipe tools ($43,976.38), all with unanimous votes.

Approved consent agenda items (minutes, invoice, Ordinances 03‑06) – 8 yeas, 0 nays
Approved repeal of Title 3, Chapter 6 foreign fire insurance tax (first reading)
Approved first reading of sale of part of Lot 18, Sponsler Manor (Tract A)
Approved first reading of sale of part of Lot 18, Sponsler Manor (Tract B)
Approved Resolution 08R to demolish unsafe building at 402 NE 7th Ave, up to $17,000 – 8 yeas, 0 nays
Approved Resolution 09R to purchase water meters and accessories for $35,756 – 8 yeas, 0 nays
Approved Resolution 10R to purchase residential gas meters and accessories for $39,606.62 – 8 yeas, 0 nays
Approved Resolution 11R to purchase gas pipe squeeze tools and accessories for $43,976.38 – 8 yeas, 0 nays

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1 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, February 02, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP 19 AGENDA I. Public Comment : (Note: Each Speaker shall confine comments to five (5) minutes or less, restrict remarks to matters relevant to the governance of the City, avoid repetitious statements and refrain from vulgar or otherwise inappropriate language or references.) II. Communication & Correspondence: III. Requests & Petitions: A. City Sponsorship: Jason Roeder, Mercer County Athletic Boosters, for Bear Country Wrestling Tournament Trophy Sponsorship in the amount of $1,500.00. IV. Administrative Reports: A. City Administrative Reports V. Mayor’s Report: VI. Committee Meeting Report: VII. Adjournment CITY OF ALEDO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, February 02, 2026 6:00 p.m. COP 2 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, February 02, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Consent Agenda: (Note: Items listed under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be acted upon by one motion and one vote. If separate action on any particular item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered sepa [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Minutes of the Regular City Council Session – February 02, 2026 1 The City Council of the City of Aledo met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers at the Aledo City Hall building on February 02, 2026. MAYOR HAGLOCH called the meeting to order at 6:17 P.M. The roll was called, whereupon the following answered present: Aldermen BARRY COOPER, DENNIS DIXON, MARK FRIESE, MARIO PAULEY, CARMEN RUH, LINDA SARABASA, JASON SNYDER, and ANDREW WEEKS . Mayor CHRISTOPHER HAGLOCH. Also present w as MICHAEL CHAUSSE, City Administrator, ADAM BAKER, Chief of Police, JUSTIN BLASER, Director of Public Works & Utilities, and JAROD DALE, City Clerk. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Public Comment: No Report. Communication & Correspondence: No Report. Requests & Petitions : City Sponsorship: Jason Roeder, Mercer County Athletic Boosters, for the 46th Annual Bear Country Wrestling Tournament Trophy Sponsorship in the amount of $1,500.00. Roeder reported, the cost of trophies for the tournament amounts in $3,300.00/annually. Public Works Activity Report: DPW Blaser reported the following: • Streets: All trucks and equipment have been serviced in house, treated roads and cleared paths and downtown for the two minor snow events during the past two weeks, burn the brush pile at the landscape waste site. The grapple attachment has worked really well. • Gas: JULIES; Inventory, organize fittings, small equipment services, sniff checks and CGI calibrations, annual Opera [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue Jan 27, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission

HPC to discuss Aledo Downtown Historical Site’s Placard Project

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to receive a status update on the Aledo Downtown Historical Site’s Placard Project. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from August 18, 2025.

Status update on Aledo Downtown Historical Site’s Placard Project

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✓ Decided: Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved minutes and adjourned

The commission unanimously approved the January 27 meeting minutes, deleting a sentence about website codes. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned. The next commission meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2026.

Approved meeting minutes of 11/18/25, deleting one sentence (unanimous voice vote)
Adjourned the Historic Preservation Commission meeting (unanimous voice vote)

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* * * * N O T I C E A N D A G E N D A * * * * PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, notice is hereby given of a Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) Meeting of the City of Aledo, which will be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 120 N. College Avenue, Aledo, Illinois at 6:00 P.M. on January 27, 2026. Call to Order / Roll Call: Approval of Minutes: 08/18/25 Public Comment: Old Business: Discussion regarding the Aledo Downtown Historical Site’s Placard Project – Status Update. New Business: Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm Adjournment (requires motion, 2nd & voice vote) Jarod M. Dale, City Clerk of Aledo, Illinois Dated this 23rd day of January, 2026 At 12:00 P.M.

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1 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting – January 27, 2026 The Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Aledo met in Open Session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall building on January 27, 2026 . Chairman KATE DANNER called the meeting to order at 6: 0 0 P.M. The roll was called, whereupon the following co mmission members answered present: C ommission Members GERROD ANDRESEN , SARAH BROWN , MARK FRIESE, and KATE DANNER were present. Member DOUG STURGILL and TARA McFARLAND w ere excused . Also present were CHRIS HAGLOCH, Mayor, and JAROD DALE, City Clerk . Minutes: Motion made by MARK FRIESE and seconded by SARAH BROWN to approve the meet ing minutes of 11/18 /25 minus one correction: On page 1, under old business, the last sentence of the paragraph to be stricken from the minutes. The sentence to be deleted is “Once the website is up and running the codes will then be launched. ”. A Unanimous voice vote followed in agreement. Public Comment: No Report. Old Business: Discussion regarding an Aledo Downtown Historical Sites Project & Placard Design : 1. The Graham Building – 127 E. Main Street, Aledo. (*Danner & McFarland). No Report. 2. The Cooper Building – 129 S. College Avenue, Aledo. (*Sturgill & Brown) BROWN noted the history of the building with that also on a website and inquired on citation requirements, if any. Suggestions were heard to also add a photo of the building prior to the current to show the historic wooden building. 3. Cheers on Main Build [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Jan 26, 2026

Aledo IL America 250 Commission

Commission will review plans for Aledo’s 250‑Year Celebration events

The America 250 Commission will discuss several upcoming celebration events, including the Aledo’s American Journey Parade on July 3, 2026, the Aledo Annual 4th of July Celebrations on July 4, 2026, the Ringing from Sea to Shining Sea event on July 4, 2026, the Liberty & Legacy Festival on July 4, 2026, and the Spirit of America Reading on July 8, 2026. No specific actions or approvals are listed; the agenda notes only discussion of these events. The meeting will also set the next meeting date for February 23, 2026.

Aledo’s American Journey: 250 Years of Freedom and Spirit Parade – July 3, 2026
Aledo Annual 4th of July Celebrations – July 4, 2026
Ringing from Sea to Shining Sea – July 4, 2026
Liberty & Legacy Festival – July 4, 2026
Spirit of America Reading – July 8, 2026

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✓ Decided: Commission picks logo, approves drone show storyboard for America 250

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting. Members voted to select logo option two for the America 250 event and asked that the parade form use the wording “Liberty & Legacy.” The commission gave its blessing to the draft drone‑show storyboard and requested the music‑note shape be replaced with a U.S.A. patriotic shape in scene 9. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

Approved meeting minutes of 11/24/25 (unanimous voice vote)
Selected logo option two for the America 250 event (majority)
Requested “Liberty & Legacy” wording on parade form
Approved draft drone‑show storyboard (commission blessing)
Requested replacement of music notes with U.S.A. patriotic shape in scene 9
Adjourned the meeting (unanimous voice vote)

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* * * * N O T I C E A N D A G E N D A * * * * PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, notice is hereby given of a Aledo IL America 250 Commission Meeting of the City of Aledo, which will be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 120 N. College Avenue, Aledo, Illinois at 6:00 P.M. on January 26, 2026. Call to Order / Roll Call: Approval of Minutes: 11/24/25 Public Comment: Old Business: Aledo’s American Journey: 250 Years of Freedom and Spirit Parade (July 3, 2026) Aledo Annual 4th of July Celebrations (July 4, 2026) Ringing from Sea to Shining Sea (July 4, 2026) Liberty & Legacy Festival (July 4, 2026) Spirit of America Reading (July 8, 2026) New Business: Next Meeting: Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00 pm Adjournment (requires motion, 2nd & voice vote) Jarod M. Dale, City Clerk of Aledo, Illinois Dated this 23rd day of January, 2026 at 12:00 P.M.

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1 Aledo IL America 250 Commission Meeting – January 26, 2026 The Aledo IL America 250 Commission of the City of Aledo met in Open Session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall building on January 26 , 202 6 . Mayor CHRISTOPHER HAGLOCH called the meeting to order at 6: 0 0 P.M. The roll was called, whereupon the following co mmission members answered present: C ommission Members K RI S CHAUSSE, ELSIE COOK, LINDSEY DUNN, GREG ENGWALL, MARK FRIESE, BRYLEE MILLS, RUSTY SMET, DEB BIE SPENGLER, and RITA WILLIAMS were present. Membe r KASI HENSHAW w as excused . Also present were CHRIS HAGLOCH, Mayor, MICHAEL CHAUSSE, City Administrator, and JAROD DALE, City Clerk . Minutes: Motion was made by GREG ENGWALL and seconded by MARK FRIESE to approve the meeting minutes of 11/24/25 as presented. A Unanimous voice vote followed in agreement. Public Comment: No Report. Old Business: No Report. New Business: Aledo ’s American Journey: 250 Years of Freedom and Spirit Parade (Friday, July 3) : ADMINISTRATOR Chausse reported he has contacted the Mercer County, IL Ministerial Alliance to see if there would be interest in the local churches hosting events and/or an ice cream social. The ADMINISTRATOR inquired if there would be an interest in hosting a community service with a preference that be hosted in the Aledo Bandshell. ADMINSTRATOR reported he has sent out letters to local municipalities inquiring on their interest of participating in the America 250 parade. To date, the city of Keithsb [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue Jan 20, 2026

Aledo City Council

Council will award a $690,170 contract for Sponsler Manor Phase 1 excavation

The Aledo City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including minutes, a finance invoice, and second‑reading approvals of two fee ordinances. Action items include first readings of ordinances to reduce Class “D” licenses, adjust standing committee rules, set clerk office hours, and address bonds and salaries. The council will also vote on resolutions awarding a $690,170.09 excavation contract, a $75,000 professional services agreement, a $50,000 economic development agreement, and an employee handbook amendment.

Approve Ordinance No. 01 (Non‑Sufficient Fund Fee) – second reading
Approve Ordinance No. 02 (Animal Special Permission Request Fee) – second reading
First reading of Ordinance No. 03 to reduce the number of Class “D” licenses
Resolution No. 04R: award $690,170.09 contract for Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition Phase 1 excavation
Resolution No. 05R: approve $75,000 professional services agreement with Hutchison Engineering

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✓ Decided: City Council awards $688,526.22 contract for Sponsler Manor Phase 1

The council approved its consent agenda, including minutes, a finance invoice, fee increases for non‑sufficient funds and animal permits, and a special event at the VFW post. It also took the first reading of several ordinances and moved to award the Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition Phase 1 contract to Miller Trucking & Excavating.

Approved minutes of the Jan 5, 2026 meeting (5 yeas, 0 nays)
Approved Finance invoice listing AP01 (5 yeas, 0 nays)
Approved Ordinance No. 01: increase non‑sufficient fund fee to $30 (5 yeas, 0 nays)
Approved Ordinance No. 02: increase animal special permission fee to $75 (5 yeas, 0 nays)
Approved special event “Night in a Car” Feb 6‑7 at VFW Post 1571 (5 yeas, 0 nays)
First reading of Ordinance No. 03 to limit Class D liquor licenses to three (motion made, second reading scheduled)
Motion to approve Resolution No. 04R awarding contract to Miller Trucking & Excavating for $688,526.22 (motion made and seconded)

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1 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP 19 AGENDA I. Public Comment : (Note: Each Speaker shall confine comments to five (5) minutes or less, restrict remarks to matters relevant to the governance of the City, avoid repetitious statements and refrain from vulgar or otherwise inappropriate language or references.) II. Communication & Correspondence: A. Aledo Main Street – Memorandum. III. Requests & Petitions: A. Special Event: Night in a Car, Mercer County Better Together, Friday, February 6 – Saturday, February 7, 2026 located at the city parking lot of the Mercer County Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1571. IV. Administrative Reports: A. City Administrative Reports B. City Treasurer’s Report V. Mayor’s Report: VI. Committee Meeting Report: A. Water, Sewer & Storm Drain Committee – January 12, 2026. VII. Adjournment CITY OF ALEDO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 6:00 p.m. COP 2 CITY OF ALEDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Aledo City Hall, 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 6:15 p.m. COP I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Consent Agenda: (Note: Items listed under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be ac [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Minutes of the Regular City Council Session – January 20, 2026 1 The City Council of the City of Aledo met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers at the Aledo City Hall building on January 20, 2026. MAYOR HAGLOCH called the meeting to order at 6:19 P.M. The roll was called, whereupon the following answered present: Aldermen BARRY COOPER, DENNIS DIXON, MARIO PAULEY, and CARMEN RUH. Mayor CHRISTOPHER HAGLOC H. Aldermen MARK FRIESE, LINDA SARABASA, JASON SNYDER, and ANDREW WEEKS were excused. Also present w as MICHAEL CHAUSSE, City Administrator, ADAM BAKER, Chief of Police, JUSTIN BLASER, Director of Public Works & Utilities, SCOTT EARL, Parks & Recreation Superintendent, LINDSEY DUNN, Aledo Main Street, and JAROD DALE, City Clerk. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Public Comment: No Report. Communication & Correspondence : Lindsey Dunn, Aledo Main Street, appeared before the Committee of the Whole to update the City Council on the following: • Community Connection meeting – January 21 at the YMCA. • Ladies on the Loose – May 2. • Review of 2026 yearly update later this month. Applied for a marketing grant to continue making website advancements and for professional services to put together a monthly newsletter. • 2026 partnership letters & friends of Main Street letters were sent out. • Hiring a new AMS Executive Director position and posted in January. • 2025 annual report to be submitted to the City Council in February. Requests & Petitions [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Jan 12, 2026

Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain Committee

Committee to review water and sewer rate analysis

The Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain Committee will review a rate analysis and recommendation from Stanley Consultants, Inc. The body will also receive a status update on a proposed city code amendment regarding reconnection fees and timeframes.

Review of Comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Analysis by Stanley Consultants, Inc.
Status update on City Code amendment for Water and Sewer Multiple Reconnection Fee and reconnection timeframes

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AGENDA I. Approval of Minutes: Water, Sewer & Storm Drain and Gas Committee 03/11/24 II. Public Comment : (Note: Each Speaker shall confine comments to five (5) minutes or less, restrict remarks to matters relevant to the governance of the City, avoid repetitious statements and refrain from vulgar or otherwise inappropriate language or references.) III. Old Business: A. Discussion regarding an Amendment in Part Title 8, Chapter 6, Section 8 of the City Code for the City of Aledo regarding Water and Sewer Multiple Reconnection Fee & establishing a Timeframe for Reconnections – Status Update. IV. New Business: A. Discussion & Review of a Comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Analysis and Recommendation provided by Stanley Consultants, Inc. V. Adjournment: Dated this 9th day of January, 2026 At 9:00 A.M. CITY OF ALEDO WATER, SEWER & STORM DRAIN COMMITTEE Aledo City Hall, Council Chambers 120 N College Avenue, Aledo, Il. 61231 Monday, January 12, 2026 6:00 p.m. COP

Mon Jan 5, 2026

Aledo City Council

Council to approve engineering services for Phase V Downtown Reconstruction

The Aledo City Council will consider several routine items, including approval of the December 15, 2025 meeting minutes and a finance invoice (AP2425EOY). The council will hold first‑reading votes on two fee‑related ordinances: a Non‑Sufficient Fund Fee and an Animal Special Permission Request Fee. It will also vote on two resolutions, one to engage Bohnsack & Frommelt, LLP for audit services for fiscal years 2025‑2027, and another to approve an engineering and professional services agreement for the Phase V Downtown Reconstruction Project.

Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 15, 2025
Approve Finance: Invoice Listing – AP2425EOY
Ordinance No. 01, Series of 2026 – Non‑Sufficient Fund Fee (First Reading)
Resolution No. 02R, Series of 2026 – Engage Bohnsack & Frommelt, LLP for audit services (FY 2025‑2027)
Resolution No. 03R, Series of 2026 – Approve Engineering and Professional Services Agreement for Phase V Downtown Reconstruction Project

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✓ Decided: Council approved a $200,000 engineering contract for Phase V downtown reconstruction

The council approved the engineering and professional services agreement for Phase V of the downtown reconstruction project, awarding the $200,000 contract to HDR Engineering, Inc. The council also approved a three‑year audit services contract with Bohnsack & Frommelt, LLP covering fiscal years 2025‑2027 and annual TIF audits. All consent‑agenda items, including approval of the December 15, 2025 minutes and a resolution on releasing closed‑session records, were adopted unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

Approved consent agenda items (December 15, 2025 minutes, invoice listing, Resolution 01R) – 8 yeas, 0 nays
Approved Resolution 02R: audit services contract with Bohnsack & Frommelt, LLP ($24,900 FY2025, $25,800 FY2026, $27,000 FY2027, $1,500 TIF audits) – 8 yeas, 0 nays
Approved Resolution 03R: engineering and professional services agreement for Phase V downtown reconstruction ($200,000) – 8 yeas, 0 nays
Reported installation of additional cameras in Market Plaza (installed Fall 2025) – informational
Adjourned meeting – unanimous voice vote