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These minutes were approved at the 5/06/24 City Council meeting with no changes.
CITY OF WEST CHICAGO -— 475 Main Street
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
April 15, 2024
1. Call to Order. Mayor Ruben Pineda called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on April 15,
2024.
2. Pledge of Allegiance. Alderman Stout led all in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum.
A timely and proper request to attend remotely was received from Alderman Morano. There was
no objection from the City Council.
Roll call found Lori Chassee, Dan Beebe, Rebecca Stout, Sandy Dimas, Melissa Birch
Ferguson, Heather Brown, Alton Hallett, Jayme Sheahan, Joseph C. Morano, Jeanne Short,
Christine Dettmann, Christopher Swiatek and John Smith, Jr. were present.
Also in attendance were City Administrator Michael Guttman, Community Development Director
Tom Dabareiner, Public Works Director Mehul Patel, Marketing and Communications Manager
Daniel Peck and City Attorney Pat Bond.
4. Public Participation. None
5. City Council Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2024. Alderman Swiatek made a motion,
seconded by Alderman Chassee to approve the minutes of April 1, 2024.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Chassee, Beebe, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Brown, Hallett,
Sheahan, Morano, Short, Dettmann, Swiatek and Smith, Jr. Motion carried.
6. Corporate Disbursement Report. Alderman Dimas made a motion, seconded by Alderman
Dettmann to approve the April 15, 2024, Corporate Disbursement Report in the amount of
$1,026,086.23.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Chassee, Beebe, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Brown, Hallett,
Sheahan, Morano, Short, Dettmann, Swiatek and Smith, Jr. Motion carried.
7. Consent Agenda:
*Development Committee:
A. Ordinance No. 24-O-0013 — An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the
City of West Chicago — Appendix A, Articles IV and XII Relating to Government
Facility Signs.
Alderman Stout made a motion, seconded by Alderman Birch Ferguson, to approve the above
item.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Chassee, Beebe, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Brown, Hallett,
Sheahan, Morano, Short, Dettmann, Swiatek and Smith, Jr. Motion carried.
*Infrastructure Committee:
B. Approve — The Cross Connection Control Program and Authorize Staff to Move
Forward.
C. Approve - The Purchase and Delivery of Unleaded Gasoline and Disel Fuel From Al
Warren Oil (for an amount not to exceed $262,000.00).
D. Ordinance 24-O-0011 — An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a First
Amendment to the Downtown Retail & Restaurant Grant Agreement with Yolanda
Peterson (124 Main Street).
E. Ordinance No. 24-O-0012 — An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the
City of West Chicago — Chapter 15 (Public Ways), Removing Chapter 15, Article | —
Section 15-5 and Adding a New Article Vil - General Standards for Parkway Tree
Regulation, Section 15-76 — 15-87.

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City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
April 15, 2024
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F. Resolution No. 24-R-0030 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract with Consulting Engineering, Inc. for the 2024 Water System Leak Survey
(for an amount not to exceed $26,349.75).
G. Resolution No. 24-R-0031 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract with Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC of Sugar Grove, Illinois, for the 2024
Pavement Preventative Maintenance Program (for an amount not to exceed
$49,999.20).
H. Resolution No. 24-R-0032 — A Resolution Authorizing the Executive Office Manager
to Execute Supplemental BLR 14220 — Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois
Highway Code and the Mayor to Execute Supplemental BLR 14222 — Local Public
Agency General Maintenance, Estimate of Maintenance Cost, to Utilize Additional
Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2024 Roadway Rehabilitation Project (for an amount
not to exceed $11,468.32).
I. Resolution No. 24-R-0033 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract with Plote Construction, Inc. of Hoffman Estates, Illinois, for the 2024
Harvester Road Reconstruction Project (for an amount not to exceed
$3,819,800.57).
J. Resolution No. 24-R-0035 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Construction Contract with Strada Construction, Co. of Addison, Illinois, for the 2024
Sidewalk and Curb Maintenance Program (for an amount not to exceed
$110,000.00).
K. Resolution No. 24-R-0037 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract with St. Aubin Nursery & Landscaping, Inc. for the 2024 Parkway Tree
Planting Program (for an amount not to exceed $42,500.00).
L. Resolution No. 24-R-0038 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Approve
Change Order No. 2 with Construction, Inc. of Lombard, Illinois, in an amount not to
exceed $21,600.00 for a Revised Contract Value of $1,361,600.00, for the First and
Lower Level Renovation Project at 200 Main Street.
M. Resolution No. 24-R-0040 — A Resolution Authorizing a Representative to Sign
Loan Documents and Agreements.
Alderman Morano made a motion, seconded by Alderman Smith, Jr., to approve the above
items.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Chassee, Beebe, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Brown, Hallett,
Sheahan, Morano, Short, Dettmann, Swiatek and Smith, Jr. Motion carried.
*Public Affairs Committee:
N. Resolution No. 24-R-0041 — A Resolution Adopting Guidelines for Film Production
Permit Applications.**
O. Resolution No. 24-R-0042 — A Resolution Adopting Guiding Principles of Strategic
Communications.
P. Approve — The Olmec Trails Sponsorship Agreement with Mexican Cultural Cetner
DuPage.
**Item 7.N. was moved to Reports by Committees.
Alderman Chassee made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hallett, to approve the items 7.0.
and 7.P.
All Aldermen voted Aye by Voice Vote.
*Items Not sent to Committee:
Q. Concur — With Mayor Pineda’s Appointment of Hygeia Cabael to the Environmental
Commission for a Term Ending April 2025.**
R. Approve — The Payment of Back Property Taxes for 126 Wood Street (for an
amount not to exceed $60,000.00).

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City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
April 15, 2024
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S. Resolution No. 24-R-039 — A Resolution Accepting a Blanket Easement Access and
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Same for a Drainage, Utilities and Access
Easements — 2747-2757 Freedom Drive.
*“Item 7.Q. was removed from the agenda.
Alderman Chassee made a motion, seconded by Alderman Dimas, to approve items 7.R. and
7.8.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Chassee, Beebe, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Brown, Hallett,
Sheahan, Morano, Short, Dettmann, Swiatek and Smith, Jr. Motion carried.
8. Reports by Committees:
A. Resolution No. 24-R-0041 — A Resolution Adopting Guidelines for Film Production
Permit Applications.
Staff clarified the guidelines as there were questions about who would need to submit a permit
application.
Alderman Swiatek made a motion, seconded by Alderman Short, to approve the above item.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Chassee, Beebe, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Brown, Hallett,
Sheahan, Morano, Short, Dettmann, Swiatek and Smith, Jr. Motion carried.
9. Unfinished Business: None
10. New Business:
Alderman Dettmann mentioned that the DuPage Veterans Foundation Fundraiser will be held
on May 4, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
11. Correspondence and Announcements
Upcoming Meetings
May 2, 2024 Infrastructure Committee
May 6, 2024 Finance Committee
Alderman Dimas mentioned that the Great Western Trail Cleanup will be held on April 27, 2024
starting at 9:00 a.m.
12. Mayor’s Comments. None
At 7:12p.m., Alderman Chassee made a motion, seconded by Alderman Stout to adjourn. Alll
Aldermen voted aye by Voice Vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Guttman
City Administrator

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