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These minutes were approved at the 9/05/23 City Council meeting with no changes.
CITY OF WEST CHICAGO - 475 Main Street
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
August 21, 2023
1. Call to Order. Mayor Ruben Pineda called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on August 21,
2023.
2. Pledge of Allegiance. Alderman Short led all in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum.
Roll call found Lori Chassee, Melissa Birch Ferguson (remotely), Sandy Dimas, Heather Brown,
John C. Smith, Jr., Joseph C. Morano, Alton Hallett, Christine Dettmann, Rebecca Stout, Jayme
Sheahan, Christopher Swiatek, and Jeanne Short were present. Alderman Beebe was absent.
The Mayor announced a quorum.
Also in attendance were City Administrator Michael Guttman, Public Works Director Mehul
Patel, Community Development Director Tom Dabareiner and City Attorney Pat Bond.
4. Public Participation. None
5. City Council Meeting Minutes of August 7, 2023. Alderman Chassee made a motion,
seconded by Alderman Swiatek, to approve the minutes of August 7, 2023.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Chassee, Birch Ferguson, Dimas, Brown, Smith, Jr., Morano,
Dettmann, Stout, Hallett, Sheahan, Swiatek, and Short. Motion carried.
6. Corporate Disbursement Report. Alderman Dimas made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Dettmann to approve the August 21, 2023, Corporate Disbursement Report in the amount of
$1,381,652.06.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Chassee, Birch Ferguson, Dimas, Brown, Smith, Jr., Morano,
Dettmann, Stout, Hallett, Sneahan, Swiatek, and Short. Motion carried.
7. Consent Agenda
* Infrastructure Committee:
A. Resolution No. 23-R-0068 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute with
Engineering Enterprises, Inc. of Sugar Grove, IL for Professional Engineering Services
Related to the Preparation of Lead Service Line Replacement Plan (for an amount not
to exceed $68,184.00).
B. Resolution No. 23-R-0069 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract Agreement with Alliance Contractors, Inc. of Woodstock, Illinois for the Klein
Road Culvert Replacement Project (for an amount not to exceed $622,932.62).
Alderman Morano made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hallett, to approve the above items.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Chassee, Birch Ferguson, Dimas, Brown, Smith, Jr., Morano,
Dettmann, Stout, Hallett, Sheahan, Swiatek, and Short. Motion carried.
*Public Affairs Committee:
C. Approve — The CF Cycle for Life Event Permit - Scheduled for Saturday, September
23, 2023.
D. Ordinance No. 23-0-0029 — An Ordinance Modifying Chapter 4, Article |, Building
Code, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Chicago.
Alderman Chassee made a motion, seconded by Alderman Smith, Jr., to approve the above
items.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Chassee, Birch Ferguson, Dimas, Brown, Smith, Jr., Morano,
Dettmann, Stout, Hallett, Sheahan, Swiatek, and Short. Motion carried.

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City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
August 21, 2023
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*Items Not Sent to Committee:
E. Ordinance No. 23-O-0028 — An Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for an
Adult Education Facility to Operate a CDL Training School — 1280 Powis Road.
F. Resolution No. 23-R-0075 — Permanent Easement and Plat of Dedication for a
Portion of Hahndorf Street for Roadway Purposes.
G. Resolution No. 23-R-0076 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an
Amended Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of DuPage for the Klein
Road Culvert Replacement Project.
H. Concur — With the Mayor’s Appointment of David J. Sabathne to the Economic
Development Commission for a Term Ending April 2026.
I. Concur — With the Mayor’s Appointment of Omar Espinosa to the Economic
Development Commission for a Term Ending April 2026.
J. Concur — With the Mayor’s Appointment of Joe Ventimiglia to the Economic
Development Commission for a Term Ending April 2026.
K. Concur — With the Mayor's Appointment of Sarah Harms to the Economic
Development Commission for a Term Ending April 2026.
L. Concur — With the Mayor's Appointment of Mark Muron to the Economic
Development Commission for a Term Ending April 2026.
M. Concur — With the Mayor’s Appointment of Steve Beles to the Economic
Development Commission for a Term Ending April 2026.
Alderman Dimas made a motion, seconded by Alderman Stout, to approve the above items.
Voting Aye by Roll Call Vote: Chassee, Birch Ferguson, Dimas, Brown, Smith, Jr., Morano,
Dettmann, Stout, Hallett, Sneahan, Swiatek, and Short. Motion carried.
8. Reports by Committees: None
9. Unfinished Business: None
10. New Business: None
11. Correspondence and Announcements
Upcoming Meetings
August 22, 2023 Historical Preservation Commission
September 5, 2023 Finance Committee
12. Mayor’s Comments.
Mayor Pineda thanked the Aldermen and staff for their support after the death of his dog, Vivian,
via a pit bull bite.
At 7:12 p.m., Alderman Chassee made a motion, seconded by Alderman Stout to adjourn the
meeting. All Aldermen voted aye by Voice Vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Guttman
City Administrator