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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO - 475 Main Street - AMENDED
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
October 18, 2021
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 to the Flag. Alderman Garling 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, Christine Dettmann, Alton Hallett, Sandy Dimas, Christopher Swiatek, Matthew E.
Garling, Jeanne M. Short, John E. Jakabcsin, and Joseph G. Morano present remotely.
Alderman Birch-Ferguson arrived (remotely) at 7:05 pm. Alderman Rebecca Stout was
absent. The Mayor announced a quorum.
City Clerk Nancy M. Smith was also present.
Also in attendance remotely were City Attorney Mary Dickson, City Administrator Michael L.
Guttman, Chief of Police Colin Fleury, Community Development Director Tom Dabareiner,
and Public Works Director Mehul Patel.
5. Public Participation. City Administrator Guttman read pro and con communications from
the public regarding video gaming. The following people (all of whom either live or work in
West Chicago) were in favor:
Mark Stilin, Tom Gustafson, Linda Mertes, Amanda Tomaszewski, Laura OMalley,
Wayne Martin, Carol McLeod, Clinton Whiteway, and Alan Gilbert (two
communications)
The following people (all of whom either live or work in West Chicago) were opposed:
Bradley Kimme, Heidi Kuharich (with an attached internet petition with 78 names), Bob
Vishanoff, Jamie Wilson, Tori Libby, Julie Odom, Liz Garling, John Wilson, Brian Kiel, Jerry
Dimas,
City Administrator Guttman said he has read them all and the elected officials will get copies
this week.
6. City Council Meeting Minutes — September 20, 2021, and October 4, 2021.
Alderman Swiatek made a motion, seconded by Alderman Morano, to approve the revised
minutes of September 20, 2021, and to approve the October 4, 2021, minutes. During
discussion, Alderman Garling said he attended the 9/20/2021, meeting in person, not on the
phone. Voting Aye: Aldermen Chassee, Beifuss, Brown, Sheahan, Dettmann, Hallett, Dimas,
Birch-Ferguson, Swiatek, Garling, Short, Jakabcsin, and Morano. Voting Nay: 0. Motion
carried.
Below is the revised paragraph 9A of the September 20, 2021, minutes:
A. Video Gaming — There was discussion amongst the Aldermen regarding the pros
and cons regarding video gaming. Aldermen Chassee, Brown, Sheahan, Dettmann, Swiatek,
Stout, Short, and Morano, expressed their opinions on video gaming and then support to
direct Staff to prepare a draft Video Gaming Ordinance to be returned to City Council for
discussion and Council action. Alderman Beifuss, Hallett, Dimas, Garling, and Jakabcsin,
expressed their opinions on video gaming and their opposition to video gaming and did not
concur to direct staff to prepare a draft Video Gaming Ordinance to be returned to City
Council for further Discussion and Council Action.
7. Corporate Disbursement Report. Alderman Dimas made a motion, seconded by
Alderman Chassee, to approve the October 18, 2021, Corporate Disbursement Report in the
amount of $718,045.77. Voting Aye: Aldermen Chassee, Beifuss, Brown, Sheahan,
Dettmann, Hallett, Dimas, Birch-Ferguson, Swiatek, Garling, Short, Jakabcsin, and Morano.
Voting Nay: 0. Motion carried.
Mayor Pineda said he would like to revise the agenda by bringing forth items 10 A and 10 B.
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10. Unfinished Business.
A. Ordinance 21-R-0027 — An Ordinance Permitting Video Gaming in the City of
West Chicago, DuPage County, Illinois, and Providing Regulations Therefore
B. Ordinance 21-R-0028 — An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the
City of West Chicago, Chapter 3, Alcoholic Beverages to Provide for Licensing of Video
Gaming Establishment Where Alcohol is Permitted
Alderman Dimas made a motion, seconded by Alderman Chassee, to table the above items
so the City can get information out to the public and bring back on November 1, 2021 for a
decision. This would give new opportunities to make sure the public knows.
Voting Aye: Aldermen Chassee, Beifuss, Brown, Sheahan, Dettmann, Hallett, Dimas, Birch-
Ferguson, Swiatek, Garling, Short, Jakabcsin, and Morano. Voting Nay: 0. Motion carried.
8. Consent Agenda — Consideration of an Omnibus Vote.
* Development Committee: Alderman Birch-Ferguson read and explained the
following items:
A. Ordinance 21-0-0026 — An Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit
and a Final PUD for a Motor Vehicle Care Center — 440 W. North Avenue
B. Resolution 21-R-0093 — A Resolution Approving the Belle Tire Subdivision
— 440 W. North Avenue
C. Resolution 21-R-0092 — A Resolution Approving the Final Development
Plan for Midwest Industrial Funds, 537 Discovery Drive - DuPage Business Center
Alderman Birch-Ferguson made a motion, seconded by Alderman Garling, to adopt the above
items. Voting Aye: Aldermen Chassee, Beifuss, Brown, Sheahan, Dettmann, Hallett, Dimas,
Birch-Ferguson, Swiatek, Garling, Short, Jakabcsin, and Morano. Voting Nay: 0. Motion
carried.
* Infrastructure Committee: Alderman Beifuss read and explained the following
items:
(Amended) D. Approve — The Purchase of One 2022 Ford F-250 F-350 (per Alderman
Swiatek) Super Duty 4wd Pick-Up Truck Chassis from Bob Ridings, Ford, Inc. (for an amount
not to exceed $37,592.00)
E. Approve — The Purchase of One Forestry/Brush Cutter 60” Attachment for
Skid Steer (Bobcat) with Engine Compartment Seal Kit, 700 Series and Tier 4 Forestry
Application Kit M Series from Atlas Bobcat (for an amount not to exceed $31,900.00)
F. Resolution 21-R-0081 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an
Agreement Pursuant to the Illinois Adopt-A-Highway Act Between the City of West Chicago
and Ball Horticultural Company for Roosevelt Road (Illinois Route 38) Between Town Road
and Washington Street
G. Resolution 21-R-0086 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract Agreement with Layne Christensen Company for Professional Services Related to
the 2021 Well Station No. 7 Rehabilitation Project (for an amount not to exceed $153,646.00)
H. Resolution 21-R-0087 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract Agreement with Crystal Maintenance Services Corporation for 2022 Janitorial
Services for Municipal Buildings (for an amount not to exceed $69,653.00)
Il. Resolution 21-R-0088 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract with Polydyne, Inc. for the Procurement of Dry Anionic Polymer for Fiscal Year 2022
(for an amount not to exceed $22,680.00)
J. Resolution 21-R-0089 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract with MacCARB, Inc. for the Procurement of Liquid Carbon Dioxide for Fiscal Year
2022 (for an amount not to exceed $37,500.00)
K. Resolution 21-R-0090 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract with Rowell Chemical Company for the Procurement of Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite
for FY 2022 (for an amount not to exceed $109,200.00)

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L. Resolution 21-R-0091 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract with Mississippi Lime Company for the Procurement of Hydrated Lime for Fiscal
Year 2022 (for an amount not to exceed $419,729.00)
Alderman Beifuss made a motion, seconded by Alderman Dimas, to approve the above items.
Voting Aye: Aldermen Chassee, Beifuss, Brown, Sheahan, Dettmann, Hallett, Dimas, Birch-
Ferguson, Swiatek, Garling, Short, Jakabcsin, and Morano. Voting Nay: 0. Motion carried.
* Item Not Sent to Committee: The Mayor explained the following item:
M. Concur — With the Mayor's Appointment of Crystal Noland-Riani to the
Historical Preservation Commission for an Unexpired Term Ending April 2022
Alderman Brown made a motion, seconded by Alderman Sheahan, to table this item to the
next City Council meeting. Voting Aye: Aldermen Brown, Sheahan, Garling, and Short.
Voting Nay: Aldermen Chassee, Beifuss, Dettmann, Hallett, Dimas, Birch-Ferguson, Swiatek,
Jakabcsin, and Morano. Motion failed
Alderman Jakabcsin made a motion, seconded by Alderman Morano, to concur with the
Mayor's appointment of Crystal Noland-Riani to the Historical Preservation Commission for an
Unexpired Term Ending April 2022. During discussion, Alderman Brown said she had
concerns with this appointment as Ms. Noland-Riani has been seen on social media to bash
the City and Code Enforcement. Alderman Brown has 20 different screen shots that people
have sent to her. Alderman Garling said it appears she would be a greater asset to the
Cultural Arts Commission. Mayor Pineda said she asked for either position so Deputy City
Clerk Perez contacted her and she went with the Historical Preservation Commission.
Alderman Chassee said the agendas are sent out early enough that it would have been better
that this information had been shared with the Aldermen before the meeting. Alderman
Chassee said she is disconcerted by what Alderman Brown said about this candidate. She
was not aware of this information. Mayor Pineda said he was not aware of these activities
either. Alderman Dimas suggested this appointment be postponed until these allegations can
be investigated. .
City Attorney Dickson said since a motion to table already failed, it would take a member of
the prevailing side to move to reconsider.
Alderman Chassee made a motion, seconded by Alderman Dimas, to reconsider the motion
to table. Voting Aye: Aldermen Chassee, Brown, Sheahan, Dettmann, Hallett, Dimas, Birch-
Ferguson, Swiatek, Garling, Short, Jakabcsin, and Morano. Voting Nay: Alderman Beifuss.
Motion carried.
Alderman Brown made a motion, seconded by Alderman Sheahan, to table this item until the
November 1, 2021, City Council meeting. Voting Aye: Aldermen Chassee, Beifuss, Brown,
Sheahan, Dettmann, Hallett, Dimas, Birch-Ferguson, Swiatek, Garling, Short, Jakabcsin, and
Morano. Voting Nay: 0. Motion carried.
9. Reports by Committees. None
11. New Business. None
12. Correspondence and Announcements.
Upcoming Meetings
- October 19, 2021 Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals (cancelled)
- October 25, 2021 Public Affairs Committee
- October 26, 2021 —_ Historical Preservation Commission
- October 28, 2021 Finance Committee (cancelled)
City Clerk Smith announced that Lois Mastaler, long time Deputy City Clerk, past president of
the Post 6790 VFW Auxiliary and past president of the VFW 19" District Auxiliary, passed
away last week and her services were held this evening. She had been a wonderful civic-
minded person. Mayor Pineda agreed.
13. Mayor’s Comments. The Mayor said he went to a DuPage Symphony Orchestra
concert on Saturday. The Orchestra has partnered with West Chicago. He was surprised to
be honored as a Distinguished Guest. Out in the hallway where everyone could see was the
premiere showing of phots and drawings from the West Chicago Community High School
students. There will be other showings here in West Chicago. The Danada group asked if
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new band shell on their River Walk and may be interested in concerts and showings of the
photos and drawings. The Mayor thanked all the high school students for putting this show
together on a short time frame.
The Mayor said he attended a Celebration of Life for Chuck Scheckel. The Mayor wished he
had 30,000 Chuck Scheckel’s in town. Everything he did, he worked hard on. He worked
with Mayor Kwasman on Honor Flight. Honor Flight involves a grueling day for veterans to
leave early in the morning to go to Washington, D.C. and return late at night. The Mayor felt
Mr. Scheckel was at the Celebration of Life because he never missed a good party.
(Added later) The Mayor said there would be a Special City Council meeting on October 20,
2021, 7:00 pm. Aldermen should confirm their attendance with City Administrator Guttman.
14. Executive Session. There was no executive session.
15. Items to be Referred for Final Action from Executive Session. Not applicable.
16. Adjournment. At 7:52 pm, Alderman Chassee made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Hallett, to adjourn. Voting Aye: Aldermen Chassee, Beifuss, Brown, Sheahan, Dettmann,
Hallett, Dimas, Birch-Ferguson, Swiatek, Garling, Short, Jakabcsin, and Morano. Voting Nay:
0. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Dane M Amst
City Clerk