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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO - 475 Main Street
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
July 7, 2025
1. Call to Order. Mayor Bovey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on July 7,
2025.
2. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Bovey led all in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum.
Roll call found Dan Beebe, Julieta Alcantar-Garcia, Rebecca Stout, Sandy Dimas,
Melissa Birch Ferguson, Denise Carreto-Mufioz, Alton Hallett, Joseph C. Morano,
Jayme Sheahan, Christopher Swiatek, John Smith, Jr. Carlos Avifia Soto, and Matthew
Myers were present.
Also in attendance Assistant City Administrator Tia Messino, Business & Community
Relations Director Kelley Chrisse, Community Development Director Tom Dabareiner,
Public Works Director Mehul Patel, Attorney Patrick Bond, and Attorney Jeff Jacobson.
4. Public Participation.
A. Louise Handel — Mrs. Handel spoke regarding the grocery and retail tax.
B. Kurt Jaros — Mr. Jaros expressed his concern over wasteful spending as well as
his disagreement with the agreement offered to Michael Guttman.
5. City Council Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2025. Alderman Swiatek made a
motion, seconded by Alderman Alcantar-Garcia to approve the minutes of June 16,
2025.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson,
Hallett, Carreto-Mufioz, Avifia Soto, Santiago, Sheahan, Swiatek, Stout, Smith, Morano
and Myers. Aldermen Smith and Dimas abstained. Motion carried.
6. Corporate Disbursement Report. Alderman Dimas made a motion to approve the
amended amount, seconded by Alderman Hallett approving the July 7, 2025, Corporate
Disbursement Report in the amount of $2,312,666.24.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson Carreto-
Mufoz, Santiago, Sheahan, Hallett, Swiatek, Stout, Smith, Morano and Myers. Voting
Nay: Avifia Soto. Motion carried.
7. Consent Agenda:
*Infrastructure Committee:

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City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
July 7, 2025
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A. Resolution No. 25-R-0045 — A Resolution Authorizing the Executive Office
Manager to Execute BLR 09110 — Resolution for Improvements Under the
Illinois Highway Code and the Mayor to Execute BLR 09150 — Request for
Expenditure/Authorization of Motor Fuel Tax Funds in the Amount of
$750,000.00 for the 2024 Harvester Road Construction Project.
B. Resolution No. 25-R-0046 — A Resolution Authorizing the Executive Office
Manager to Execute BLR 09110 — Resolution for Improvement Under the
Illinois Highway Code and the Mayor to Execute BLR 09150 — Request for
Expenditure/Authorization of Rebuild Illinois Funds in the Amount of
$1,780,000.00 for the 2024 Harvester Road Reconstruction Project.
Alderman Morano made a motion, seconded by Alderman Smith.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson Carreto-
Mufioz, Santiago, Sheahan, Hallett, Swiatek, Stout, Smith, Morano, Avifia Soto and
Myers. Motion carried.
*Items Not Sent to Committee:
C. Ordinance No. 25-0-0023 — An Ordinance Amending Section 7.51(a) of
Article VI of Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West
Chicago to Modify the Boundaries of the East Washington Street Historic
District in the City of West Chicago, DuPage County, Illinois.
Alderman Beebe requested Item 7.C. be removed from the consent agenda and placed
under Unfinished Business.
8. Reports by Committee:
9. Unfinished Business:
Ordinance No. 25-0-0023 — An Ordinance Amending Section 7.51(a) of Article VI of
Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Chicago to Modify the Boundaries
of the East Washington Street Historic District in the City of West Chicago, DuPage
County, Illinois.
Alderman Birch Ferguson made a motion, seconded by Alderman Dimas to approve
Ordinance No. 25-0-0023.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson Carreto-
Mufioz, Santiago, Sheahan, Hallett, Swiatek, Stout, Smith, Morano, Avifia Soto and
Myers. Alderman Beebe abstained. Motion carried.
Attorney Kery-Lyn Krafthefer clarified the items under Unfinished Business.

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City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
July 7, 2025
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A. Ordinance No. 25-O-0022 — An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances
of the City of West Chicago, Chapter 3, Section 3-10 Establishing and Alcoholic
Beverage License Classification for Specialty Retailers.
Alderman Myers made a motion, seconded by Alderman Stout to approve Ordinance No.
25-0-0022.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beeb, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson
Carreto-Mufioz, Santiago, Sheahan, Hallett, Swiatek, Stout, Smith, Morano and Myers.
Alderman Avina Soto abstained. Motion carried.
B. Resolution No. 25-R-0048 — A Resolution Approving a Certain Employment
Agreement with Michael Guttman — Executive Director of Special Projects.
Alderman Morano made a motion, seconded by Alderman Dimas to approve Resolution
No. 25-R-0048.
Mayor Bovey explained the logic behind the presented agreement.
A few aldermen had questions regarding the agreement which Mayor Bovey answered.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson Carreto-
Mufioz, Sheahan, Hallett, Swiatek, Stout, Smith, Morano, Santiago, Avifia Soto and
Myers. Motion carried.
C. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Mayoral Appointment of Colin Fleury
as Police Chief.'
Alderman Stout made a motion, seconded by Alderman Avifia Soto to approve the above
item.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson Carreto-
Mufioz, Sheahan, Hallett, Swiatek, Stout, Smith, Morano, Santiago, Avifia Soto and
Myers. Motion carried.
D. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Mayoral Appointment of Tia Messino
as Interim City Administrator."
Alderman Birch Ferguson made a motion, seconded by Alderman Hallett to approve the
above item.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson Carreto-
Mufioz, Sheahan, Hallett, Swiatek, Stout, Smith, Morano, Santiago, Avifia Soto and
Myers. Motion carried.
E. Discussion and Possible Action on Ordinance No. 25-O0-0024 Restructuring
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City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
July 7, 2025
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Alderman Dimas made a motion to table this item, seconded by Alderman Stout to table
Ordinance No. 24-0-0024.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson Carreto-
Mufoz, Sheahan, Hallett, Swiatek, Stout, Smith, Morano, Santiago, Avifia Soto and
Myers. Motion carried.
F. Appoint Ancel Glink as Interim Corporate Counsel for a period not to exceed
January 5, 2026 pursuant to the attached engagement letter.
Alderman Dimas requested this be tabled.
There was discussion between aldermen and Mayor Bovey.
Attorney Krafthefer clarified on why there should be an interim corporate counsel to
address the pending litigation.
Mayor Bovey said either way he would be removing Bond and Conway as corporate
counsel. He would also be removing the pending litigation.
Alderman Dimas made a motion to table Item 7.F., seconded by Alderman Myers to table
the above item.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson Carreto-Mufioz, Sheahan, Hallett,
Swiatek, Stout, Smith, Morano, and Myers. Voting Nay: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia,
Santiago, Carreto-Mufioz, Avifia Soto. Motion carried.
Alderman Myers made a motion to approve Ancel Glink for a period not to exceed July
21, 2025. Alderman Birch Ferguson seconded the motion.
Mayor Bovey said the appointment needs to come from him. He did think it would move
them to a better place. He would amend his appointment to a month.
Alderman Myers made a motion to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Ancel Glink as
Interim Corporate Counsel for a period not to exceed August 5, 2025 pursuant to the
engagement letter. Alderman Birch Ferguson seconded the amended motion.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson Carreto-
Mufioz, Sheahan, Hallett, Swiatek, Stout, Smith, Morano, Santiago, Avifia Soto and
Myers. Motion carried.
G. Selection of Special Counsel to represent the City of West Chicago related to
City of West Chicago v. Daniel Bovey and Jody Bovey Litigation.
Mayor Bovey asked Alderman Myers to lead the discussion so there’s no conflict of
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City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
July 7, 2025
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Alderman Birch Ferguson asked Attorney Krafthefer if she would be presenting on the
firms that were chosen. Attorney Krafthefer gave a brief overview of each.
Alderman Morano asked Attorney Krafthefer who she would recommend and she said
Ross Secler.
Alderman Stout made a motion to go with the recommendation of Attorney Krafthefer of
Ross Secler to serve as Special Counsel to represent the City, seconded by Alderman
Morano to approve the above item.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson Carreto-
Mufioz, Sheahan, Hallett, Swiatek, Stout, Smith, Morano, Santiago, Avifia Soto and
Myers. Motion carried.
H. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Settlement Agreement related to
Daniel Bovey v. Michael Guttman, et al., 2025 CH 93.
Mayor Bovey said he is going to pull this item as he will be removing this lawsuit.
I. Ordinance No. 25-O-0021 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 16, Article II of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Chicago to Increase the Home Rule
Municipal Retailers’ Occupation Tax and the Home Rule Municipal Service
Occupation Tax.?
Mayor Bovey recommended remain tabled.
J. Discussion and Possible Action on the Use of a Third Party Search Agency in
Finding a New Administrator.
Mayor Bovey is fine with any of the firms; however he doesn't feel the one-man firm of
Arndt should be chosen or MGT as that firm is the most expensive one.
Many aldermen agreed MGT is a good choice as they have helped the City hire staff in
the past.
Alderman Stout made a motion to hire MGT to help with the search of a new administrator,
seconded by Alderman Swiatek to approve the above item.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson Carreto-
Mufioz, Sheahan, Hallett, Swiatek, Stout, Smith, Morano, Santiago, Avifia Soto and
Myers. Motion carried.
' Colin Fleury, Tia Messino, and Mayor Bovey are finalizing the terms which are expected to be
presented for City Council consideration at the next City Council meeting.
? Must be removed from the table to take action.
10. New Business: None
11. Correspondence and Announcements

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City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
July 7, 2025
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Upcoming Meetings
July 14, 2025 Development Committee
July 21, 2025 Public Affairs Committee
August 4, 2025 Finance Committee
12. Mayor’s Comments.
Mayor Bovey thanked those that came out to the meeting. He will be looking to involve
the community in the search for a new administrator. He acknowledged the comments
from the public. He thanked Attorney Krafthefer, as well as City Council. He mentioned
he will be bringing back Item 9.E.
13. Executive Session
A. Litigation — 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (11)
There was no need for Executive Session.
14. Adjournment
At 8:45 p.m., Alderman Birch Ferguson made a motion, which was seconded by
Alderman Alcantar-Garcia to adjourn this meeting.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Birch Ferguson, Hallett,
Morano, Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz, Swiatek, Smith, Avifia Soto, Morano, Myers and
Santiago. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Valeria Perez
Executive Office Manager