Council authorizes Freebee advertising consistent with code and contract

Oct 7, 2026

After debate over whether exterior vehicle ads are allowed, council voted 5–0 to authorize advertising by Freebee in accordance with the existing agreement and village code; staff read the contract provision guaranteeing a $60,000 credit if exterior advertising permitted.

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Council considered a motion to authorize advertising by Freebee under the terms of the existing contract and consistent with village code. Council members debated whether exterior vehicle advertising is allowed by code and whether authorizing advertising is needed to trigger contract guarantees. Village attorney Jennifer read code language explaining vehicle-advertising limits and the manager read contract language that guarantees the first $60,000 in advertising credit if exterior vehicle advertising is permitted.

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