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MINUTES
PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Monday, April 21, 2025, 6:15 P.M.
Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of a Quorum.
Chairman Chassee called the meeting to order at 6:15pm. Roll Call found Alderman
Brown, Hallett, Birch Ferguson, Smith, Short and Banas.
Approval of Minutes.
A. Public Affairs Committee Minutes of March 17, 2025. Alderman Banas made a
motion, seconded by Alderman Brown to approve the minutes of the Public Affairs
Committee. Voting Aye: Chairman Chassee, Alderman Brown, Hallett, Birch Ferguson
Smith, Short and Banas. Voting Nay: 0. Abstain: 0. Motion carried.
Public Participation / Presentations.
A. Mark Neal, 236 W. York Ave, is in favor of allowing chickens on residential
properties.
B. Kurt Jaros, 228 N. Oakwood Ave, is also in favor of allowing chickens on
residential properties. He believes having chickens is a great way to teach children
responsibility and self-reliance.
C. Matthew Myers, 825 Meadowlark Drive, had a question regarding the fine fees on
Ordinance 25-O-0013. Chief Fleury explained that the fines did not change but were put
into a chart to make it easier to read and understand.
Items for Consent.
A. Ordinance 25-O-0012 — Schedule of Fines and Penalties. Alderman Banas made a
motion, seconded by Alderman Hallett to direct this item to City Council for approval.
Voting Aye: Chairman Chassee, Alderman Brown, Hallett, Birch Ferguson, Smith, Short
and Banas. Voting Nay: Abstain: 0. Motion carried.
B. Ordinance 25-O-0013 — Administrative Adjudication. Alderman Banas made a
motion, seconded by Alderman Hallett to direct this item to City Council for approval.
Voting Aye: Chairman Chassee, Alderman Brown, Hallett, Birch Ferguson, Smith, Short
and Banas. Voting Nay: Abstain: 0. Motion carried.
C. Ordinance 25-O-0014 — Red Light Automated Traffic Enforcement System.
Alderman Banas made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hallett to direct this item to City

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Council for approval. Voting Aye: Chairman Chassee, Alderman Brown, Hallett, Birch
Ferguson, Smith, Short and Banas. Voting Nay: Abstain: 0. Motion carried.
Dz. Ordinance 25-O-0015 — Adoption of Child Passenger Protection Act. Alderman
Banas made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hallett to direct this item to City Council
for approval. Voting Aye: Chairman Chassee, Alderman Brown, Hallett, Birch Ferguson,
Smith, Short and Banas. Voting Nay: Abstain: 0. Motion carried.
Items for Discussion.
A. Downtown Parking — This topic will be discussed at a further date to include cost.
B. Discussion on Allowing Chickens on Residential Properties. Alderman Brown
expressed her support for having chickens. Alderman Hallett did not support the idea and
Alderman Short had health and disposal questions.
Unfinished Business.
New Business.
Reports from Staff.
A. West Chicago Police Department Monthly Reports
Adjournment. Alderman Banas made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman
Short. The motion was approved by voice vote, and the meeting adjourned at
approximately 6:45pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Yahaira Bautistov
Administrative Assistant to Chief of Police
West Chicago Police Department