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MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
August 11, 2025, 6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of a Quorum.
Alderman Rebecca Stout called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll call found Aldermen Julieta Alcantar-Garcia, Melissa Birch Ferguson, Denise
Carreto-Mufioz, Matthew Myers, Rebecca Stout and Christopher Swiatek present.
Alderman Stout announced a quorum.
Also in attendance was Community Development Director, Tom Dabareiner.
2. Approval of Minutes.
A.
July 14, 2025.
Alderman Swiatek moved, and Alderman Myers seconded the motion to
approve the minutes. Voting Aye: Aldermen Alcantar-Garcia, Birch Ferguson,
Carreto-Muiioz, Myers, Stout and Swiatek.
3. Public Participation. None.
4. Items for Consent. None.
5. Items for Discussion.
A.
220 Kress Road — The lessee of land for a future solar farm seeks a one-year
extension of their Special Use Permit for the development and operation of an
alternative electric supply facility.
Mr. Dabareiner provided a staff update and explained the extension is needed due to a
delay in FAA approval. Questions were asked regarding airport zoning and whether
the City will collect property taxes on this parcel. Mr. Dabareiner answered yes.
Alderman Birch-Ferguson moved to approve Item 5.A., and Alderman Swiatek
seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Aldermen Alcantar-Garcia, Birch Ferguson,
Carreto-Muiioz, Myers, Stout and Swiatek.
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B. Lot 2 of West Chicago Industrial Center, Unit 7A — A temporary construction
access agreement is sought to allow modifications to a City-owned detention basin at
this location.
Mr. Dabareiner provided a staff update of the Item and stated that staff reviewed their
site development permit and recommended approval.
Questions were asked and answered regarding the construction of an access point and
any future roads. Alderman Stout stated this project is a win for everyone given the
detention pond will be made larger and allow for future development.
Alderman Swiatek moved to approve Item 5.B., and Alderman Alcantar-Garcia
seconded the motion. Voting Aye: Aldermen Alcantar-Garcia, Birch Ferguson,
Carreto-Mujioz, Myers, Stout and Swiatek.
6. Unfinished Business. None.
7. New Business. None.
8. Reports from Staff.
Mr. Dabareiner bid farewell to the members, announcing his retirement after eight
years of staffing this committee. Chairman Stout thanked Mr. Dabareiner for his
attentiveness and cooperation throughout his tenure.
9. Adjournment.
Alderman Birch Ferguson moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m., and
Alderman Carreto-Muiioz seconded the motion. With a voice vote of all ayes, the
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Burke
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