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These minutes were approved at the 5/01/23 City Council meeting with no changes.
CITY OF WEST CHICAGO -— 475 Main Street
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
April 17, 2023
The City Council meeting of April 17, 2023, was held partly remote (via Zoom) and partly in
person.
4. Call to Order. Mayor Ruben Pineda called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on April 17,
2023. The Mayor said that he determined that fully in person meetings are not practical or
prudent at this time.
2. Pledge of Allegiance. Alderman Beifuss 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 (remotely), Joseph C. Morano, John E. Jakabcsin present. Aldermen Alton Hallett and
Christopher Swiatek were absent. The Mayor announced a quorum.
Also in attendance were City Administrator Michael Guttman, Director of Public Works Mehul
Patel, Director of Community Development Tom Dabareiner, and City Attorney Pat Bond.
4. Public Participation. None
5. City Council Meeting Minutes of April 3, 2023. Alderman Chassee made a motion,
seconded by Alderman Morano, to approve the minutes of April 3, 2023.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Chassee, Beifuss, Stout, Birch Ferguson, Short, Dimas,
Dettmann, Morano, Brown, Garling, Sheahan, and Jakabcsin. Motion carried.
6. Corporate Disbursement Report. Alderman Dimas made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Chassee to approve the April 17, 2023, Corporate Disbursement Report in the amount of
$611,440.03.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Chassee, Beifuss, Stout, Birch Ferguson, Short, Dimas,
Dettmann, Morano, Brown, Garling, Sheahan, and Jakabcsin. Motion carried.
7. Consent Agenda
* Development Committee:
A. Ordinance No. 23-0-0007 — An Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a
Recreational Facility — 956 N. Neltnor Boulevard, Unit 318.
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, Morano, Brown, Sheahan, and Jakabcsin. Alderman Garling did not vote. Motion
carried.
* Infrastructure Committee:
B. Approve — The City Administrator's Execution of a Two-Year Contract with Dynergy
Energy Services, LLC for the Supply of Electricity for the City’s Water Treatment Plant,
All Well Stations, and All Sanitary Lift Stations.
C. Authorize — The Purchase and Delivery of Unleaded Gasoline and Diesel Fuel from
Al Warren Oil (for an amount not to exceed $316,000.00).
D. Resolution No. 23-R-0030 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract with Consulting Engineering, Inc. for the 2023 Water System Leak Survey
(for an amount not to exceed $26,349.75).
E. Resolution No. 23-R-0031 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Change
Order with Current Technologies Corporation for the 2022 WTP Security System
Upgrade Project (for an amount not to exceed $74,967.84).

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City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
April 3, 2023
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F. Resolution No. 23-R-0032 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract with KLM Engineering for Professional Engineering Services Related to the
2023 Fremont Street Water Tower Rehabilitation Project (for an amount not to exceed
$83,590.00).
G. Resolution No. 23-R-0033 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Professional Architectural Services Agreement with FGM Architects, Inc. Related to
the Space Needs Assessment Study (for an amount not to exceed $50,400.00).
H. Resolution No. 23-R-0037 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Construction Contract with Hoerr Construction, Inc. for a Base Bid Amount Not to
Exceed $561,800.00 and Reject Alternate Bid #1 and Alternate Bid #2 for the 2023
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program.
I. Resolution No. 23-R-0038 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Construction Contract with Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc. for the 2023 Sidewalk and
Curb Maintenance Program (for an amount not to exceed $96,660.00).
J. Resolution No. 23-R-0039 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Professional Engineering Services Agreement with RUN Group for the 2023 Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation Project (for an amount not to exceed $38,425.00).
Alderman Beifuss made a motion, seconded by Alderman Brown, to approve the above items.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Chassee, Beifuss, Stout, Birch Ferguson, Short, Dimas,
Dettmann, Morano, Brown, Sheahan, Garling and Jakabcsin. Motion carried.
8. Reports by Committees: None
9. Unfinished Business: None
10. New Business:
A. Proclamation: James Beifuss
Mayor Pineda read the Proclamation.
Mayor Pineda also thanked Alderman Matt Garling for serving on the City Council as well.
Alderman Dettmann asked that staff look into requiring renter’s insurance. The Aldermen
raised no objections.
Mayor mentioned that Honor Flight will be at Fairgrounds on May 6, 2023.
11. Correspondence and Announcements
Upcoming Meetings
April 18, 2023 Plan Commission/ZBA (cancelled)
April 18, 2023 Historical Preservation Commission
April 24, 2023 Public Affairs Committee
April 27, 2023 Finance Committee
12. Mayor’s Comments. Mayor Pineda shared that former Alderman Russell Radkiewicz
passed away recently.
13. Executive Session — 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (21)
At 7:20 p.m., Alderman Birch- Ferguson made a motion, seconded by Alderman Dimas, to
adjourn into Executive Session. All Aldermen voted aye by Roll Call Vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Guttman
City Administrator