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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO — 475 Main Street
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
May 6, 2019
1. Call to Order. Mayor Ruben Pineda called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Alderman Swiatek led all in the pledge of allegiance.
3. Invocation. American Legion Post 300 Auxiliary Chaplain Julie Doggett gave the
invocation.
The Mayor thanked everyone for being here this evening as the swearing in of Aldermen is a
big event. He said a lot of time and effort goes into the job of Alderman, and it is exciting to
know that our community has confidence in us as no one ran against these Aldermen.
4. Oath of Office for Newly Elected Officials — Administered by Judge Ann Celine Walsh
At the Mayor's request, City Attorney Bond introduced Judge Walsh citing her many
accomplishments. Judge Walsh then administered the oath of office to the following
Aldermen:
* Ward 1 — James Beifuss
* Ward 2 — Jayme Sheahan
* Ward 2 — Heather Brown (2 year term)
* Ward 3 — Alton Hallett
* Ward 4 — Melissa J. Ferguson
* Ward 5 — Matt Garling
* Ward 5 — Christopher Swiatek (2 year term)
* Ward 6 — Rebecca Stout
* Ward 6 — Jeanne M. Short (2 year term)
* Ward 7 — Noreen M. Ligino-Kubinski
The Mayor thanked Judge Walsh for being here and noted that she will be participating in
“Dancing with the Stars” this weekend. Judge Walsh said this is a fundraiser for the Senior
Citizens Council.
5. Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum.
Roll Call found Aldermen Lori J. Chassee, James E. Beifuss, Jr., Heather Brown, Jayme
Sheahan, Michael D. Ferguson, Alton Hallett, Sandy Dimas, Melissa Birch-Ferguson,
Christopher Swiatek, Matthew E. Garling, Jeanne M. Short, Rebecca Stout, Bonnie A.
Gagliardi, and Noreen Ligino-Kubinski present. The Mayor announced a quorum.
City Clerk Nancy M. Smith was also present.
Also in attendance were City Attorney Patrick K. Bond, Public Works Director Rob Flatter, City
Administrator Michael L. Guttman, Chief of Police Mike Uplegger, Police Commander Julio
Calabrese, Community Development Director Tom Dabareiner, Marketing and
Communications Coordinator Rosemary Mackey, and Administrative Services Director Linda
Martin.
5. Public Participation.
A. Proclamation: Poppy Day. The Mayor read the Proclamation in which he proclaimed
May 6, 2019, as POPPY DAY and asked that all citizens pay tribute to those who have made
the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom by wearing the Memorial Poppy on this day.
The Mayor then took photographs with members of the American Legion Post 300 Auxiliary
who were in attendance. Alderman Birch-Ferguson said the Auxiliary will be distributing
Poppies this month during Bloomingfest and at Walgreen's. They will also be out during the
Memorial Day services in the cemeteries.
7. City Council Meeting Minutes — April 15, 2019. Alderman Hallett made a motion,
seconded by Alderman Brown, to approve the minutes of April 15, 2019, with no changes.
Voting Aye: Alderman Chassee, Beifuss, Brown, Ferguson, Hallett, Dimas, Birch-Ferguson,
Garling, Short, Stout, Gagliardi, and Ligino-Kubinski. Voting Nay: 0. Aldermen Swiatek and
Sheahan abstained. Motion carried.