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These minutes were approved at the 3/06/23 City Council meeting with no changes.
CITY OF WEST CHICAGO -— 475 Main Street
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
February 20, 2023
1. Call to Order. Mayor Ruben Pineda called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance. Alderman Garling led all in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum.
Roll call found Lori Chassee, James E. Beifuss, Jr., Jayme Sheahan, Rebecca Stout, Melissa
Birch Ferguson, Jeanne Short, Sandy Dimas, Christine Dettmann, Heather Brown, Matthew
Garling, Joseph C. Morano, Alton Hallett, and Christopher Swiatek present. Alderman John E.
Jakabcsin was absent. The Mayor announced a quorum.
Also in attendance were Director of Public Works Mehul Patel, Director of Community
Development Tom Dabareiner, City Administrator Michael Guttman and City Attorney Pat Bond.
4. Public Participation.
None
5. City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2023. Alderman Chassee made a motion,
seconded by Alderman Morano, to approve the minutes of February 6, 2023.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Chassee, Beifuss, Stout, Birch Ferguson, Short, Dimas,
Dettmann, Morano, Garling, Sheahan, Hallett, and Swiatek. Alderman Brown abstained. Motion
carried.
6. Corporate Disbursement Report. Alderman Dimas made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Chassee to approve the February 20, 2023, Corporate Disbursement Report in the amount of
$476,503.90.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Chassee, Beifuss, Stout, Birch Ferguson, Short, Dimas,
Dettmann, Brown, Morano, Garling, Sheahan, Hallett, and Swiatek. Motion carried.
7. Consent Agenda
* Development Committee:
A. Resolution No. 23-R-0019 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Adopt the 2023
Official Zoning Map for the City of West Chicago.
B. Ordinance No. 23-O-0004 — An Ordinance Approving a Fifth Amendment to the
Final PUD for Wheaton Academy — 900 N. Prince Crossing Road.
C. Ordinance No. 23-O-0005 — An Ordinance Granting an Amendment to a Special
Use Permit Amending the Phasing Plan for a Salvage and Recycling Facility at 629-
651 West Washington Street.
Alderman Stout made a motion, seconded by Alderman Birch Ferguson, to approve the above
items.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Chassee, Beifuss, Stout, Birch Ferguson, Short, Dimas,
Dettmann, Brown, Morano, Garling, Sheahan, Hallett, and Swiatek. Motion carried.
* Infrastructure Committee:
D. Ordinance No. 23-O0-0001- An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of the Illinois
Public Works Mutual Aid Network Agreement (IPWMAN).
E. Resolution No. 23-R-0003 — A Resolution Authorizing the Participation in the
Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Collaborative (NIMEC) and Authorizing the City
Administrator to Approve a Contract with the Lowest Cost Electricity Provider for the
Supply of Electricity for the City’s Water Treatment Plant, All Well Stations, and All
Sanitary Lift Stations.
F. Resolution No. 23-R-0004— A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an
Amendment #1 for Professional Engineering Services to Clark Dietz, Inc. of Oakbrook
Terrace, Illinois for the Headworks Influent Gate Replacement Project at West

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Regular City Council Meeting
February 20, 2023
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Chicago/Winfield Wastewater Authority Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (for an
amount not to exceed $25,320.00).
G. Resolution No. 23-R-0006 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an
Agreement with Donohue & Associates, Inc. for the Professional Engineering Services
Related to the A2O Phosphorous Removal Project for the West Chicago/Winfield
Wastewater Authority Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (for an amount not to
exceed $288,570.00).
H. **Resolution No. 23-R-0007 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Award a
Construction Contract to Construction, Inc. of Lombard, Illinois for the First Floor and
Lower Level Renovation Project at 200 Main Street (for an amount not to exceed
$1,190,000.00).
I. Resolution No. 23-R-0008 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract with Matocha Associates for Architectural Construction Oversight Services
Related to the First Floor and Lower Level Renovation Project at 200 Main Street (for
an amount not to exceed $60,000.00).
J. Resolution No. 23-R-0013 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract Agreement with Yellowstone Landscape for the 2023 Parkway Tree Planting
Program (for an amount not to exceed $44,720.00).
**Item 7.H. was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under Unfinished Business.
Alderman Beifuss made a motion, seconded by Alderman Dimas, to approve the above items.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Chassee, Beifuss, Stout, Birch Ferguson, Short, Dimas,
Dettmann, Brown, Morano, Garling, Sheahan, Hallett, and Swiatek. Motion carried.
* Items Not Sent to Committee:
K. Approve — The St. Andrew Lutheran Church Stations of the Cross Event —
Scheduled for Friday, April 7, 2023.
Alderman Chassee made a motion, seconded by Alderman Swiatek, to approve the above
items.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Chassee, Beifuss, Stout, Birch Ferguson, Short, Dimas,
Dettmann, Brown, Morano, Garling, Sheahan, Hallett, and Swiatek. Motion carried.
8. Reports by Committees: None
9. Unfinished Business:
A. Resolution No. 23-R-0007 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Award a Construction
Contract to Construction, Inc. of Lombard, Illinois for the First Floor and Lower Level
Renovation Project at 200 Main Street (for an amount not to exceed $1,190,000.00).
Alderman Birch Ferguson made a motion, seconded by Alderman Beifuss, to approve the above
items.
Alderman Brown expressed concerns about this being a good investment of City funds.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Chassee, Beifuss, Stout, Birch Ferguson, Short, Dimas,
Dettmann, Brown, Morano, Garling, Sheahan, Hallett, and Swiatek. Motion carried.
10. New Business:
Alderman Garling expressed concerns about the transfer station hearing dates and his desire to
participate in the Executive Session.
11. Correspondence and Announcements
Upcoming Meetings
February 21, 2023 Plan Commission/ZBA (cancelled)
February 23, 2023 Finance Committee (cancelled)
February 27, 2023 Public Affairs Committee (cancelled)

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City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
February 20, 2023
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February 27-28, 2023 Special City Council Meeting
February 28, 2023 Historical Preservation Commission
March 2, 2023 Infrastructure Committee
12. Mayor’s Comments. Mayor Pineda mentioned there will be changes to District 33’s pre-
school locations. Mayor Pineda was told the food pantry usage has gone up and there are
about 400 homeless families that include District 33 students. He will be meeting with the
DuPage County Chair, State and Federal representatives to discuss this issue.
At 7:20 p.m., Alderman Dimas made a motion, seconded by Alderman Chassee, to adjourn. All
Aldermen voted aye by Voice Vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Guttman
City Administrator