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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO — 475 Main Street
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
April 5, 2021
The City Council meeting of April 5, 2021, was held partly remote (via Zoom) and partly on site
due to the coronavirus pandemic.
1. Call to Order. Mayor Ruben Pineda (on site) called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The
Mayor said it was determined that in person meetings are not practical and prudent at this time.
2. Pledge of Allegiance. Alderman Stout led all in the pledge of allegiance.
3. Invocation. There was no invocation.
4. Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum.
Roll call found Aldermen Lori J. Chassee, James E. Beifuss, Jr., Heather Brown, Jayme
Sheahan, Alton Hallett, Sandy Dimas, Jeanne Short, Rebecca Stout, Christopher Swiatek,
Matthew Garling, John E. Jakabcsin, and Joseph C. Morano present remotely. Alderman
Melissa Birch-Ferguson was absent. The Mayor announced a quorum.
Also in attendance were City Administrator Michael Guttman, City Attorney Patrick Bond,
Community Development Director Tom Dabareiner, Nicolette Stefan, Special Events
Coordinator, and Public Works Director Rob Flatter (remotely). Interim Chief of Police Chris
Shackelford was present on site.
City Clerk Nancy M. Smith also was present on site.
5. Public Participation. No one participated.
6. City Council Meeting Minutes of March 15, 2021. Alderman Chassee made a motion,
seconded by Alderman Swiatek, to approve the minutes of March 15, 2021, with no changes.
Voting Aye: Alderman Chassee, Beifuss, Brown, Sheahan, Hallett, Dimas, Garling, Short,
Stout, Swiatek, Jakabcsin, and Morano. Motion carried.
7. Corporate Disbursement Report. Alderman Dimas made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Jakabcsin, to accept the April 5, 2021, Corporate Disbursement Report for $726,206.21. Voting
Aye: Aldermen Chassee, Beifuss, Brown, Sheahan, Hallett, Dimas, Garling, Short, Stout,
Swiatek, Jakabcsin and Morano. Voting Nay: 0. Motion carried.
8. Consent Agenda
Infrastructure Committee: Alderman Beifuss read and explained the following items:
A. Waive — The Competitive Bidding Process and Authorize the Purchase of Fall
Protection Equipment for All Sanitary Sewer Lift Stations from USA Bluebook (for an amount not
to exceed $51,233.36)
B. Resolution 21-R-0022 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Contract
with Trotter and Associates, Inc. for Engineering Design Services Related to the Booster Station
#8 Rehabilitation Project (for an amount not to exceed $68,900.00)
C. Resolution 21-R-0023 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Contract
with KLM Engineering, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services Related to the Booster Station
#8 Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project (for an amount not to exceed $56,344.00)
D. Resolution 21-R-0024 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Contract
with The FLOLO Corporation for Professional Engineering Services Related to the
Rehabilitation of Three Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump Motors (for an amount not to
exceed $21,995.00)
Alderman Beifuss made a motion, seconded by Alderman Morano, to accept the above items.
Voting Aye: Aldermen Chassee, Beifuss, Brown, Sheahan, Hallett, Dimas, Garling, Short,
Stout, Swiatek, Jakabcsin and Morano. Voting Nay: 0. Motion carried.
Public Affairs Committee: Alderman Chassee read and explained the following items:
E. Approve — The Virtual Blooming Fest Event.
F. Deny — Wheaton Academy's Request for a Musical Fireworks Display on Saturday,
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City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
April 5, 2021
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Alderman Chassee made a motion, seconded by Alderman Short, to accept the above items.
Voting Aye: Aldermen Chassee, Beifuss, Brown, Sheahan, Hallett, Dimas, Garling, Short,
Stout, Swiatek, Jakabcsin and Morano. Voting Nay: 0. Motion carried.
Items Not Sent to Committee: The Mayor read and explained the following item:
G. Resolution 21-R-0020 — A Resolution of the City of West Chicago, DuPage County,
Illinois, Accepting the Conveyance of Property Commonly Known, In Part, as Meadowview
Crossing Right of Way
Alderman Stout made a motion, seconded by Alderman Short, to approve the above item.
Voting Aye: Aldermen Chassee, Beifuss, Brown, Sheahan, Hallett, Dimas, Short, Stout,
Garling, Swiatek, Jakabcsin and Morano. Voting Nay: 0. Motion carried.
9. Reports by Committees: None
10. Unfinished Business: None
11. New Business: None
12. Correspondence and Announcements
Upcoming Meetings
April, 6, 2021 Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals (cancelled)
April 12, 2021 Development Committee
13. Mayor’s Comments. The Mayor said Len Mahony passed away. He was a great person
who used to live in our community and loved it. There was a wonderful Celebration of Life on
Wednesday. Mr. Mahony will be missed by many, and especially by the Mayor. They often
traveled together and had many great stories to tell.
The Mayor said over 11,000 vaccinations have been administered in West Chicago. This is a
fantastic number and he is proud that the City could get them out. The City has a great
partnership with Jewel-Osco Albertsons. They notify the Mayor even when vaccines are
available in other locations. State Senator Karina Villa has reached out to other State
Representatives and Senators also. The program takes a lot of time and effort by staff and
employees, but the Mayor is pleased with the City’s progress.
14. Executive Session. There was no need for an executive session.
15. Items to be Referred for final Action from Executive Session. Not applicable.
16. Adjournment. At 7:17 pm, Alderman Chassee made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Stout, to adjourn. Voting Aye: Aldermen Chassee, Beifuss, Brown, Sheahan, Hallett, Dimas,
Garling, Swiatek, Short, Stout, Jakabcsin, and Morano. Voting Nay: 0. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Nancy M. Smith
City Clerk