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These minutes were approved at the 9/02/25 City Council meeting with no changes.
CITY OF WEST CHICAGO — 475 Main Street
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
August 18, 2025
1. Call to Order. Mayor Bovey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on August 18,
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,
Alton Hallett, Christopher Swiatek, John Smith, Jr. Carlos Avifia Soto, and Matthew
Myers were present.
Also in attendance Assistant City Administrator Tia Messino, Finance Director Nikki
Giles, Business & Community Relations Director Kelley Chrisse, Community
Development Director Tom Dabareiner, Assistant Community Development Director
John Sterrett, Public Works Director Mehul Patel, Chief of Police Colin Fleury,
Commander Adam Reavley, and Attorney Keri-Lyn Krafthefer.
4. Public Participation.
A. Laura Finch — Ms. Finch is against considering recreational cannabis as an
option to raise revenue. She shared data regarding the mental health issues
caused by its use. She requests that if city council believes it’s necessary to
raise revenue, then she requests medical dispensaries only are considered. Ms.
Finch requests the August 4, 2025 minutes are amended to include all comments
by aldermen so they can be referenced in the future. She also reminded city
council that the Open Meetings Act does allow them to meet one-on-one with
their counterparts.
Mayor Bovey reminded everyone that this was not the meeting they will be
discussing cannabis dispensaries.
B. Tim Devitt — Mr. Devitt thanked city council for the August 13, 2025 special
meeting because it showed transparency. He expressed his disbelief at how
Alderman Hallett treated Alderman Carreto-Mufioz regarding her not placing her
hand over her heart during the Pledge of Allegiance and questioning her on
history.
Mayor Bovey allowed Alderman Hallett the opportunity to respond. Alderman
Hallett said he believed he didn’t do anything wrong. He spoke to Alderman
Carreto-Mufioz after the meeting.
Mayor Bovey asked Alderman Carreto-Mufioz if she wanted to respond and if so
now or later in the meeting. She decided to respond later in the meeting.
Mayor Bovey said he had comments but would share them later in the meeting.
C. Kim Santiago — Ms. Santiago suggested looking into other towns to ask about the
pros and cos about having cannabis dispensaries. She mentioned as well the
incident between Alderman Hallett and Alderman Carreto-Mufioz at the last
meeting. She believes that should have some kind of repercussion. She asked if
anything should be said after the mayor's comments section or if that should be
the last say in a meeting.
Mayor Bovey said this will be discussed in detail later in the meeting.
5. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of
August 4, 2025. Alderman Santiago made a motion to include the addition of the
interaction between Alderman Hallett and Alderman Carreto-Mufoz to the minutes,
seconded by Alderman Alcantar-Garcia.
Mayor Bovey asked Ms. Messino to read the addition to the minutes.
Alderman Beebe made the correction that it should read Acting Chair not Acting Mayor.

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August 18, 2025
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Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Smith,
Carreto-Mufioz, Avifia Soto, Santiago, Sheahan, Swiatek, Hallett, Morano and Myers.
Motion carried.
6. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Corporate Disbursement
Report. Alderman Dimas made a motion, seconded by Alderman Swiatek approving
the August 18, 2025, Corporate Disbursement Report in the amount of $1,735,895.30.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Smith,
Carreto-Mufioz, Avifia Soto, Santiago, Sheahan, Swiatek, Hallett, Morano and Myers.
Motion carried.
7. Attorney Explanation of New Procedure for Consent Agenda:
Attorney Krafthefer explained how the agenda should be structured and followed.
8. The Reading of the Proposed Consent Agenda:
*Development Committee:
A.
B.
Ordinance No. 25-0-0037 — An Ordinance Granting an Extension for a
Special Use Permit Approval for an Alternative Electric Supply Facility at
220 Kress Road.
Resolution No. 25-R-0062 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter
into a Temporary Easement Agreement — P.I.N. 01-33-300-011.
*Infrastructure Committee:
C.
Resolution No. 25-R-0052 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Revised Local Public Agency Engineering Services Agreement
with Gonzalez Companies, LLC of Downers Grove, Illinois, for
Construction Engineering Services Related to the Town Road
Reconstruction and Resurfacing Project In An Amount Not To Exceed
$219,361.00.
Resolution No. 25-R-0053 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Contract with Yellowstone Landscape, Inc. for the 2025 Fall
Parkway Tree Planting Program In An Amount Not To Exceed
$81,660.00.
Resolution No. 25-R-0054 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Contract with Landscape Material & Firewood Sales, Inc. for
the Purchase of Coarse and Fine Aggregate Material Delivered for FY
2025 In The Amount Not to Exceed $61,830.00.
Resolution No. 25-R-0055 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Contract with Alexander Chemical Corp. for the Procurement
of Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite for Fiscal Year 2026 In An Amount Not to
Exceed $99,216.00.
Resolution No. 25-R-0056 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Contract with MacCARB, Inc. for the Procurement of Liquid
Carbon Dioxide for Fiscal Year 2026 In An Amount Not to Exceed
$48,600.00.
Resolution No. 25-R-0057 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Contract with Stewart Spreading, Inc. for the 2025 Water
Treatment Plant Waste Lime Sludge Removal Project for a Base Bid In
An Amount Not to Exceed $387,240.00 and Reject Alternate No. 1.
Resolution No. 25-R-0058 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Contract with Graymont Western Lime, Inc. for the

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Procurement of Hydrated Lime for Fiscal Year 2026 In An Amount Not to
Exceed $392,600.00.
J. Resolution No. 25-R-0059 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Construction Contract with Hoerr Construction, Inc. of
Goodfield, Illinois, for An Amount Not to Exceed $500,000.00 for the 2025
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
K. Resolution No. 25-R-0060 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Change Order No. 1 with Bluff City Construction, LLC or
Bartlett, Illinois, for the West Washington Street Soil Removal Project in
An Amount Not to Exceed $67,967.05 for a Revised Contract Value of
$647,898.50.
L. Resolution No. 25-R-0061 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Change Order No. 1 with Independent Mechanical Industries
of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, for the A2Z0 Phosphorus Removal Project at
the West Chicago/Winfield Wastewater Authority Regional Wastewater
Treatment Plant in An Amount Not to Exceed $105,800.00 for a Revised
Contract Amount Not to Exceed $5,120,800.00.
*Items Not Sent to Committee:
M. Ordinance No. 25-0-0038 — An Ordinance Amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of West Chicago — Chapter 3, Section 3-12 (c)
Decreasing Classes A-1 and | Liquor Licenses.
N. Ordinance No. 25-O-0039 — An Ordinance Establishing a Temporary
Downtown Revitalization Commission for the City of West Chicago.
9. Motion to Establish the Consent Agenda:
Alderman Birch Ferguson made a motion to establish the consent agenda including
items 8.A. — 8.M., seconded by Alderman Smith.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Smith,
Carreto-Mufioz, Avifia Soto, Santiago, Sheahan, Swiatek, Hallett, Morano and Myers.
Motion carried.
10. Motion to Approve Items on the Established Consent Agenda:
Alderman Avifia Soto made a motion to approve the items on the established consent
agenda, seconded by Alderman Stout.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Smith,
Carreto-Mufioz, Avifia Soto, Santiago, Sheahan, Swiatek, Hallett, Morano and Myers.
Motion carried.
11. Consideration of Items Removed from the Consent Agenda:
Alderman Myers made a motion to approve Ordinance 25-0-0039, seconded by
Alderman Beebe.
Alderman Myers didn’t necessarily want to remove the item, but wanted to test out the
new procedure. He explained the commission is to discuss the plans for downtown
revitalization.
Alderman Avifia Soto asked which aldermen will be part of this commission.
Alderman Myers responded they will be appointed by the Mayor with consent from the
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Alderman Beebe is glad to hear there will be more involvement besides council
members and hopes the downtown revitalization actually moves forward.
Mayor Bovey said he’s excited about this mission.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Smith,
Carreto-Mufioz, Avifia Soto, Santiago, Sheahan, Swiatek, Hallett, Morano and Myers.
Motion carried.
12. Reports by Committees:
Alderman Dimas had nothing to report from Finance Committee.
Alderman Stout had nothing to report from Development Committee.
Alderman Morano said most of the road projects are wrapped up and staff is preparing
for a successful 2026.
13. Unfinished Business:
A. Ordinance No. 25-O-0024 — An Ordinance of the City of West Chicago
Amending the City Code Related to Legal Services."
Alderman Morano made a motion to take it off the table, seconded by Alderman Dimas.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Smith,
Carreto-Mufioz, Avifia Soto, Santiago, Sheahan, Morano and Myers. Motion carried.
There was discussion among the mayor, aldermen and attorney regarding if this
ordinance should be adopted. If so, should it be approved as is or amended.
Alderman Morano made a motion to amend the ordinance to include an annual amount
of $24,000, and up to 5 council members to trigger the use, seconded by Alderman
Stout.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Smith,
Carreto-Mufioz, Avifia Soto, Santiago, Sheahan, Swiatek, Hallett and Morano. Voting
Nay: Myers. Motion carried.
14. New Business
A. Strategic Priorities Discussion
Mayor Bovey asked Ms. Chrisse to present the strategic priorities. There are five:
Revitalizing Downtown, Delivering Exceptional & Transparent Services,
Connecting Community, Elevating Culture & Community Identity, and Investing in
Our Future.
There was discussion between Ms. Chrisse, the aldermen and mayor regarding
what these priorities include or not include as well as a dollar amount for each. All
agreed this mission is going in the right direction and looking forward to the
progress.
B. Authorization to Pay Legal Bills Associated with Transition for a period of May
1, 2025 to August 1, 2025.
a. Bond Conway Law Firm, Ltd. - $61,629.20
b. Ancel Glink - $11,382.25
c. Law Offices of Jeffrey M. Jacobson - $13,893.90
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Alderman Morano made a motion to approve these bills, seconded by Alderman Birch
Ferguson.
There was discussion between the aldermen whether these bills should be paid
or receive an itemized bill from Bond Conway.
Alderman Avifia Soto made a motion to table this item, seconded by Alderman Alcantar-
Garcia.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Alcantar-Garcia, Carreto-Mufioz, Avifia Soto, Santiago, and
Myers. Voting Nay: Beebe, Sheahan, Hallett, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Smith, Swiatek,
Stout, Morano. Motion not carried.
Alderman Dimas made a motion to take a break, seconded by Alderman Smith.
A printout of Bond Conway bills was provided to the city council to review.
There was discussion on the details of the bills.
The motion from Alderman Morano to approve these bills, seconded by Alderman Birch
Ferguson was brought back to be voted on.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Smith,
Carreto-Mufioz, Sheahan, Hallett, Swiatek, Morano, and Myers. Voting Nay: Santiago,
Avifia Soto. Motion carried.
15. Correspondence and Announcements
Alderman Birch Ferguson reminded everyone that this Saturday is Food Fest from 4-8
p.m. in downtown.
Alderman Avifia Soto mentioned on September 13, 2025 the Mexican Independence
Day Festival will take place.
Upcoming Meetings
September 2, 2025 Finance Committee
September 4, 2025 Infrastructure Committee
16. Mayor’s Comments.
Mayor Bovey talked about the exchange between Alderman Hallett and Alderman
Carreto-Mufioz. He agreed it should’ve been handled one-on-one. He reminded
everyone that if they don’t agree with what someone said they can vote them out. He
said at the end of the day the community chooses who represents them.
Mayor Bovey mentioned this council has not yet discussed the issue about cannabis,
but they may in the future after reviewing more information. He also thanked everyone
who was there. He is going to have staff place an application for the new commission
for those interested.
17. Executive Session
A. Litigation — 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (11)
18. Adjournment
At 9:34 p.m., Alderman Hallett made a motion to go into executive session under 5 ILCS
4120/2 (C) (1) and (11), which was seconded by Alderman Stout.

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Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Birch Ferguson, Morano,
Sheahan, Dimas, Hallett, Swiatek, Carreto-Mufioz, Smith, Avifia Soto, Myers and
Santiago. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Valeria Perez
Executive Office Manager