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These minutes were approved at the 10/06/25 City Council meeting with changes.
CITY OF WEST CHICAGO -— 475 Main Street
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
September 15, 2025
1. Call to Order. Mayor Bovey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on September
15, 2025.
2. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Bovey led all in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Bovey spoke about the ICE activity that took place today. There were 15
individuals that were taken. Some students didn’t attend school and major companies
closed their doors. He said his commitment is to protect all of the residents of this
community to the best of his ability. He said the police are an invaluable part of this
community, but it’s also sort of a crisis in that respect as well because there are all kinds
of fears. The police are here to protect and they are not part of the ICE activities
despite the rumors.
3. Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum.
Roll call found Dan Beebe, Julieta Alcantar-Garcia, Rebecca Stout, Sandy Dimas,
Denise Carreto-Mufioz, Joseph C. Morano, Jayme Sheahan, Alton Hallett, Christopher
Swiatek, John Smith, Jr., Sergio Santiago, and Matthew Myers were present. Aldermen
Melissa Birch Ferguson and Carlos Avifia Soto were absent.
Also in attendance Assistant City Administrator Tia Messino, Finance Director Nikki
Giles, Business & Community Relations Director Kelley Chrisse, Interim Community
Development Director John Sterrett, Public Works Director Mehul Patel, Chief of Police
Colin Fleury, Commander Adam Reavley, and Attorney Keri-Lyn Krafthefer.
Alderman Carlos Avifia Soto arrived at 7:20 p.m.
4. Public Participation.
A. Presentation: General Fund
Both Ms. Giles and Ms. Messino gave the presentation.
There was discussion among elected regarding the grocery and sales tax to help pay
for the deficit.
Mayor Bovey mentioned the possibility of taking the money for the community park
towards the downtown revitalization. He also mentioned having an open house soon of
the proposed community park.
5. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes
of September 2, 2025.
Alderman Beebe made a motion to table the minutes as corrections need to be made by
Attorney Krafthefer, seconded by Alderman Alcantar-Garcia.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Smith, Carreto-
Mufioz, Santiago, Sheahan, Swiatek, Hallett, Morano, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Motion
carried.
6. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Corporate Disbursement
Report.
Alderman Dimas made a motion, seconded by Alderman Stout approving the
September 2, 2025, Corporate Disbursement Report in the amount of $1,141,614.71.

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City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
September 15, 2025
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Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Smith, Carreto-Mufioz,
Sheahan, Swiatek, Hallett, Morano, and Myers. Voting Nay: Aldermen Santiago and
Avifia Soto. Motion carried.
7. The Reading of the Proposed Consent Agenda:
*Development Committee:
A. Ordinance No. 25-0-0034 — An Ordinance Granting an Amendment to a
Special Use Permit for Outside Storage Ancillary to a Permitted Use at
800 West Washington Street.
B. Ordinance No. 25-0-0036 — An Ordinance Adopting an Amendment to
the Future Land Use Map.
C. Ordinance No. 25-O-0040 — An Ordinance Granting Zoning Variances
1820 W Roosevelt Road.
D. Ordinance No. 25-O0-0041 — An Ordinance Amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of West Chicago — Appendix A, the Zoning Code
Article IV and Article XI Relating to Indoor Sports Facilities.
E. Ordinance No. 25-O-0042 — An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit
for an Outdoor Sports Facility at 348 Charles Court.
*Infrastructure Committee:
F. Approve — The Rejection of All Bids Received for the Water Treatment
Plant Filter #1 Rehabilitation Project.
G. Resolution No. 25-R-0063 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Contract with MG Mechanical Contracting, LLC of Woodstock,
Illinois, for the Water Treatment Plant Rooftop Unit Replacement Project
For An Amount Not to Exceed $318,000.00.
*Public Affairs Committee:
H. Approve — The West Chicago Fire Protection District's Open House —
Scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m.
|. Ordinance No. 25-O-0043 — An Ordinance Amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of West Chicago — Chapter 2, Article VI, Division
13 Regarding the Cultural Arts Commission.
*Items Not Sent to Committee:
J. Resolution No. 25-R-0065 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Downtown Investment Program Grant Agreement with Jose
Oscar Mufioz — 116 Main Street.
8. Motion to Establish the Consent Agenda:
Alderman Beebe would like to remove Item 7.A. from the consent agenda.
Alderman Morano would like to remove Item 7.J. from the consent agenda for
discussion.
Alderman Myers made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda excluding Items 7.A.
and 7.J., seconded by Alderman Smith.

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City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
September 15, 2025
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Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Smith, Carreto-Mufioz,
Santiago, Sheahan, Swiatek, Hallett, Morano, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Motion carried.
9. Motion to Approve Items on the Established Consent Agenda:
Alderman Stout made a motion to approve items on the established consent agenda,
seconded by Alderman Santiago.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Smith, Carreto-Mufoz,
Santiago, Sheahan, Swiatek, Hallett, Morano, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Motion carried.
10. Consideration of Items Removed from the Consent Agenda:
There was discussion of Item 7.A. A representative from Frain answered questions
specifically why this facility will not return to manufacturing and increased outside
storage. Tesla approached them for the storage. The representative answered Mayor
Bovey’s question about the police training at the facility and the community’s concern
with their presence.
Alderman Stout made a motion to approve Item 7.A., seconded by Alderman Swiatek.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Smith, Carreto-Mufioz,
Santiago, Sheahan, Swiatek, Hallett, Morano, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Motion carried.
There was discussion about Item 7.J. Alderman Morano expressed his excitement to
see this happening. He wanted to know the remaining balance. Ms. Chrisse answered
by saying that $125,000 was budgeted, about $2,100 was used last year, and Mr.
Mufioz qualified for $73,104.00. There is still money remaining and hopefully council
will approve another request soon.
Alderman Myers made a motion to approve Item 7.J., seconded by Alderman Dimas.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Smith, Carreto-Mufioz,
Santiago, Sheahan, Swiatek, Hallett, Morano, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Motion carried.
11. Reports by Committees: None
12. Unfinished Business:
A. Ordinance No. 25-O-0029 — An Ordinance Implementing a Municipal Grocery
Retailers’ Occupation Tax and a Municipal Grocery Service Occupation Tax for
the City of West Chicago, Illinois.
Alderman Dimas made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 25-O-0029 with the
revisions before them, seconded by Alderman Hallet.
Mayor Bovey went over the revisions.
There was discussion on what needs to be done at this moment.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Smith, Carreto-Mufioz,
Santiago, Sheahan, Swiatek, Hallett, Morano, and Myers. Alderman Avifia Soto
abstained. Motion carried.
13. New Business
A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding an Elected City Clerk.
B. Discussion and Possible Action to Confirm Commission Appointments.
Mayor Bovey explained that there was a clerk until Nancy Smith passed in 2022. The
City rolled the responsibilities to the City Administrator. The City is working with MGT
for a new City Administrator. This would be a good time if they want to make changes.

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City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
September 15, 2025
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Attorney Krafthefer asked what the motivation of the council was to eliminate the city
clerk position. She mentioned the State of Illinois has a strong municipal clerks
organization that provides classes for the clerks to be certified. She strongly urges to
consider having a city clerk.
Mayor Bovey said there should be separation of powers.
There was discussion if the city clerk’s position should be appointed or elected and what
the duties should be.
It was decided that the position should be elected, and staff should write up something
they can vote on. Attorney Krafthefer will look into having an appointment for now and
who would be the whistleblower auditing official.
Alderman Myers made a motion to approve item 13.B. appointing David Sabathne to
the Downtown Revitalization Commission, seconded by Alderman Stout.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Dimas, Smith, Carreto-Mufoz,
Sheahan, Hallett, Swiatek, Santiago, Morano, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Motion carried.
Alderman Dimas made a motion to approve item 13.B. appointing Sara Phalen to the
Downtown Revitalization Commission, seconded by Alderman Smith.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Dimas, Smith, Carreto-Mufoz,
Sheahan, Hallett, Swiatek, Santiago, Morano, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Motion carried.
14. Correspondence and Announcements
Upcoming Meetings
October 2, 2025 Infrastructure Committee
October 6, 2025 Finance Committee
October 13, 2025 Development Committee
15. Mayor’s Comments.
Mayor Bovey mentioned the successful Mexican Independence Day event. He also
spoke about the celebration for next year for the 250'" anniversary as a country. Mayor
Bovey spoke about West Chicago history and how many Latinos arrived here but also
were taken away at one point as well. He reiterated the time of strife that everyone is
going through.
16. Executive Session
A. Litigation — 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (11)
B. Personnel Matters — 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (1)
17. Adjournment
At 9:25 p.m., Alderman Myers made a motion to adjourn into executive session for
personnel matter and possible litigation, which was seconded by Alderman Swiatek to
adjourn to executive session.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Morano, Sheahan, Dimas, Hallett,
Swiatek, Carreto-Mufioz, Smith, Avifia Soto, Myers and Santiago. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Valeria Perez
Executive Office Manager