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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO - 475 Main Street
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
July 21, 2025
1. Call to Order. Mayor Bovey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on July 21,
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, Joseph C. Morano, Jayme Sheahan,
John Smith, Jr. Carlos Avifia Soto, and Matthew Myers were present. Alderman Alton
Hallett and Christopher Swiatek were absent.
Also in attendance Assistant City Administrator Tia Messino, Business & Community
Relations Director Kelley Chrisse, Community Development Director Tom Dabareiner,
Public Works Director Mehul Patel, and Attorney Keri-Lyn Krafthefer.
4. Public Participation.
A. Louise Handel — Mrs. Handel spoke regarding West Chicago Sister Cities. She
also expressed some issues with Wheaton Academy.
B. Heather Niziolek — Mrs. Niziolek talked about truth, accountability, and the right
the public has to know what happens inside city hall. She’s requesting the
release of executive session minutes regarding Resolution 22-R-0051.
C. Sugeira Tellez — Ms. Tellez along with Rafael Vieyra and Tom Tawney on behalf
of Despertar Latino presented a proposal for the Mexican Independence Day
celebration this year.
D. Tim Devitt - Mr. Devitt thanked Alderman Morano for taking care of an issue. He
spoke near bad accidents happening on Route 59 and Joliet Road when drivers
make an illegal left on the church parking lot. Mr. Devitt also expressed the need
for elected officials to fully disclose the reason why they motion to table an item.
5. City Council Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2025. Alderman Birch Ferguson made a
motion, seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the minutes of July 7, 2025.
Aldermen Alcantar-Garcia, Beebe and Avifia Soto pointed out some needed
corrections.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson,
Smith, Carreto-Mufioz, Avifia Soto, Santiago, Sheahan, Morano and Myers. Motion
carried.