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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO - 475 Main Street
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
March 20, 2023
The City Council meeting of March 20, 2023, was held partly remote (via Zoom) and partly in
person.
1. Call to Order. Mayor Ruben Pineda (in person) called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on
March 20, 2023. The Mayor said that he determined that fully in person meetings are not
practical and prudent at this time.
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. (remote), Jayme Sheahan, Rebecca Stout,
Melissa Birch Ferguson, Jeanne Short, Sandy Dimas, Christine Dettmann, Matthew Garling,
Joseph C. Morano, John E. Jakabcsin, Alton Hallett, and Christopher Swiatek present.
Alderman Heather Brown 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, Assistant City Administrator
Tia Messino and City Attorney Pat Bond.
4. Public Participation.
None
5. City Council Meeting Minutes of February 27-28, 2023 and March 6, 2023. Alderman
Swiatek made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hallett, to approve the minutes of February 27-
28, 2023 and March 6, 2023..
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Chassee, Beifuss, Stout, Birch Ferguson, Short, Dimas,
Dettmann, Morano, Garling, Sheahan, Jakabcsin, Hallett, and Swiatek. Motion carried.
6. Corporate Disbursement Report. Alderman Dimas made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Chassee to approve the March 20, 2023, Corporate Disbursement Report in the amount of
$488,742.58.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Chassee, Beifuss, Stout, Birch Ferguson, Short, Dimas,
Dettmann, Morano, Garling, Sheahan, Jakabcsin, Hallett, and Swiatek. Motion carried.
7. Consent Agenda
* Infrastructure Committee:
A. Resolution No. 23-R-0020 - A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract with Layne Company for Professional Services Related to the Well Station
No. 11 Rehabilitation Project (for an amount not to exceed $220,429.00).
B. Resolution No. 23-R-0021 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Change
Order No. 1 with JSL Building Restoration Group, Inc., of Franklin Park, Illinois, for the

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Regular City Council Meeting
March 20, 2023
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2022 WTP Joint Sealant Replacement Project in an Amount not to Exceed $29,400
for a Revised Contract Value of $169,075.00.
. Resolution No. 23-R-0022 -— A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute
Professional Services Agreement with Great Lakes Urban Forestry Management
Related to the GIS Parkway Tree Inventory and Urban Forestry Management Plan
Project (for an amount not to exceed $51,370.00).
. Resolution No. 23-R-0023 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract with Brothers Asphalt Paving, Inc. of Addison, Illinois, for a Base Bid Contract
Amount Not to Exceed $1,650,677.26 and Reject Alternate Bid for the 2023 Roadway
Rehabilitation Project.
. Resolution No. 23-R-0024 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract with Viking Brothers, Inc. for the Purchase Course and Fine Aggregate
Material Delivered for FY 2023 (for an amount not to exceed $68,000.00).
- Resolution No. 23-R-0025 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Operations Maintenance International, Inc.
(OMI) for Professional Services Related to Removal and Replacement of the Aeration
Blowers Project for an Amount Not to Exceed $524,316.00 at the West
Chicago/Winfield Wastewater Authority Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.
. Resolution No. 23-R-0026 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract with Swallow Construction Corp. of West Chicago, Illinois, for the 2023
Sophia Street Area Water Main and Streets Rehabilitation CDBG Project (for an
amount not to exceed $1,555,803.65).
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, Morano, Garling, Sheahan, Jakabcsin, Hallett, and Swiatek. Motion carried.
8. Reports by Committees: None
9. Unfinished Business: None
10. New Business:
A. Resolution No. 23-R-0028 - A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Reimbursement Agreement with Ball Horticultural Company Inc. for the Design and
Installation of an Irrigation System Serving Sesquicentennial Park.
B. Resolution No. 23-R-0029 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Funding
Agreement with the Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce to Support the 2023
Railroad Days Festival.
Alderman Birch Ferguson made a motion, seconded by Alderman Stout, to approve the above
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March 20, 2023
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Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Chassee, Beifuss, Stout, Birch Ferguson, Short, Dimas,
Dettmann, Morano, Garling, Sheahan, Jakabcsin, Hallett, and Swiatek. Motion carried.
11. Correspondence and Announcements
Upcoming Meetings
March 21, 2023 Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals/Special City Council
March 23, 2023 Finance Committee (cancelled)
March 27, 2023 Public Affairs Committee
March 28, 2023 Historical Preservation Commission
12. Mayor’s Comments. Mayor Pineda mentioned the Western DuPage Chamber of
Commerce Mixer event on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
13. Executive Session — 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (3)
At 7:12 p.m., Alderman Chassee made a motion, seconded by Alderman Stout, to adjourn to
Executive Session. All Aldermen voted aye by Roll Call Vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Guttman
City Administrator