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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO — 475 Main Street
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
December 6, 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 Jakabcsin 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, Heather Brown, Jayme Sheahan, Christine
Dettmann, Alton Hallett, Sandy Dimas, Melissa Birch-Ferguson, Christopher Swiatek, Jeanne
M. Short, Rebecca Stout, John E. Jakabcsin, and Joseph G. Morano present remotely.
Alderman Matthew E. Garling was present on site. Alderman James E. Beifuss, Jr. was
absent. The Mayor announced a quorum.
City Clerk Nancy M. Smith was also present on site.
Also in attendance remotely were City Attorney Patrick K. Bond, Public Works Director Mehul
Patel, City Administrator Michael L. Guttman, and Community Development Director Tom
Dabareiner.
5. Public Participation. City Administrator Guttman said there was no public participation.
6. City Council Meeting Minutes - November 15, 2021. Alderman Jakabcsin made a
motion, seconded by Alderman Swiatek, to approve the minutes of November 15, 2021, with
no changes. Voting Aye: Alderman Chassee, Brown, Sheahan, Dettmann, Hallett, Dimas,
Birch-Ferguson, Swiatek, Garling, Short, Stout, Jakabcsin, and Morano. Voting Nay: 0.
Motion carried.
7. Corporate Disbursement Report. Alderman Dimas made a motion, seconded by
Alderman Chassee, to approve the December 6, 2021, Corporate Disbursement Report in the
amount of $1,195,541.31. Voting Aye: Aldermen Chassee, Brown, Sheahan, Dettmann,
Hallett, Dimas, Birch-Ferguson, Swiatek, Garling, Short, Stout, Jakabcsin, and Morano.
Voting Nay: 0. Motion carried.
8. Consent Agenda — Consideration of an Omnibus Vote.
* Infrastructure Committee: Alderman Dimas read and explained the following item:
A. Approve — The Rejection of Bids for the 2022 Cleaning, Repairing, and
Painting of 500,000 Gallon Ground Storage Reservoirs Project
Alderman Dimas made a motion, seconded by Alderman Garling, to approve the above item.
Voting Aye: Aldermen Chassee, Brown, Sheahan, Dettmann, Hallett, Dimas, Birch-Ferguson,
Swiatek, Garling, Short, Stout, Jakabcsin, and Morano. Voting Nay: 0. Motion carried.
* Liquor Control Commission:
B. Ordinance 21-0-0034 — An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances
of the City of West Chicago, Chapter 3, Alcoholic Beverages Article Il Licensing Sections
3-18, 3-17, and 3-27 (removed and voted upon separately)
9. Reports by Committees. None
10. Unfinished Business.
From Item 8.B. Ordinance 21-O-0034 — An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of
the City of West Chicago, Chapter 3, Alcoholic Beverages Article II Licensing Sections 3-18,
3-17, and 3-27. Alderman Stout made a motion, seconded by Alderman Garling, to adopt the
above ordinance. During discussion, Alderman Garling expressed concern that no minimum
age requirement was in this ordinance. He made a motion to table, but there was no second
so discussion continued. The Mayor, City Administrator and several Aldermen explained that
the ages were 18-21 in State law, thus stating the minimum age was not required. It would be
a violation of State law if those ages were not met.
Voting Aye: Aldermen Chassee, Brown, Sheahan, Dettmann, Hallett, Dimas, Birch-Ferguson,
Swiatek, Short, Stout, Jakabcsin, and Morano. Voting Nay: Alderman Garling. Motion
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City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Minutes
December 6, 2021
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A. Concur — With the Mayor’s Appointment of Crystal Nolan-Riani to the Historical
Preservation Commission for an Unexpired Term Ending April 2022. The Mayor said he had
a good conversation with Ms. Nolan-Riani yesterday. She has a history of 13 years in the
community, and she and her husband are very excited about working on committees. Her
husband is interested in the Cultural Arts Commission. The Mayor said he wants to
encourage such people and appoint them to City committees.
Alderman Swiatek made a motion, seconded by Alderman Dimas, to concur with the Mayor's
appointment of Crystal Nolan-Riani to the Historical Preservation Commission for an
unexpired term ending April 2022. During discussion, Alderman Brown said her concern is
that this person made comments against Code Enforcement. The Mayor said he read those
comments and posts and did not see any complaint against the City. Voting Aye: Aldermen
Chassee, Sheahan, Dettmann, Hallett, Dimas, Birch-Ferguson, Swiatek, Short, Stout,
Jakabesin, and Morano. Voting Nay: Aldermen Brewn and Garling. Motion carried.
11. New Business.
A. Approve — 2022 Meeting Schedule
Alderman Garling made a motion, seconded by Alderman Morano, to approve the 2022
meeting schedule. Voting Aye: Aldermen Chassee, Brown, Sheahan, Dettmann, Hallett,
Dimas, Birch-Ferguson, Swiatek, Garling, Short, Stout, Jakabcsin, and Morano. Voting Nay:
0. Motion carried.
12. Correspondence and Announcements.
Upcoming Meetings
- December 7, 2021 Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
- December 9, 2021 Finance Committee
- December 13, 2021 Development Committee
The Clerk announced that State Representative Maura Hirschauer is sponsoring a breakfast
for veterans at the VFW Post on Thursday, December 9, 2021, from 9:00 — 11:00 AM.
The Clerk announced the public is invited to two parties. The first is the Sister Cities’ party
this Friday at Biscuits and Gravy starting at 7:00 pm. Alderman Birch-Ferguson confirmed
this event. The second party is the American Legion/ Veterans of Foreign Wars Holiday Party
for the Community would be this Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the American Legion post.
13. Mayor’s Comments. The Mayor said we had a very successful Frosty Fest with many
people in attendance. The lights up and down Main Street are fantastic, as is the tree
trimmed by Kramer Tree. The Mayor said instead of an essay this year, the school children
participated in a raffle, which leveled the playing field for all. The students who won were so
excited to be riding in the sleigh and being up on the stage. The mini-doughnuts were
delicious. Everything worked out well, the weather was great, the City received many
compliments, and people were happy to be back.
DuPage County is the number one county in the State with the most vaccinated residents at
68%. The Mayor cautioned not to go crazy over omicron, and to listen to the doctors.
Christmas is coming and we have been jumpy, but we have to be careful, wear our masks,
and take care of one another.
14. Executive Session. There was no executive session.
15. Items to be Referred for Final Action from Executive Session. Not applicable.
16. Adjournment. At 7:23 pm, Alderman Chassee made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Stout, to adjourn. Voting Aye: Aldermen Chassee, Brown, Sheahan, Dettmann, Hallett,
Dimas, Birch-Ferguson, Swiatek, Garling, Short, Stout, Jakabcsin, and Morano. Voting Nay:
0. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy M. Smith
City Clerk