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These minutes were approved at the 10/20/25 City Council meeting with no changes.
CITY OF WEST CHICAGO -— 475 Main Street
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
October 6, 2025
1. Call to Order. Mayor Bovey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on October 6,
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, Rebecca Stout, Sandy Dimas, Denise Carreto-Mufioz,
Joseph C. Morano, Alton Hallett, Christopher Swiatek, John Smith, Jr., and Sergio
Santiago were present. Aldermen Julieta Alcantar-Garcia, Melissa Birch Ferguson,
Jayme Sheahan, Carlos Avifia Soto and Matthew Myers 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, and Attorney Kevin Sterk.
Alderman Avifia Soto arrived at 7:06 p.m.
Alderman Alcantar-Garcia arrived at 7:23 p.m.
Mayor Bovey mentioned that he spoke to four out of nine households that are facing
annexation. He was told they do not want to be annexed. Mayor Bovey said they
removed the boundary agreement from the agenda as the map is incorrect.
4. Public Participation.
A. Richard Vigsnes — Mr. Vigsnes read a letter. He was present on behalf of Sister
Cities to request contribution to support their 2026 hosting of Taufkirchen, Vils
visitors.
Phil Balgeman — Mr. Balgeman spoke about a possible tattoo shop opening in
West Chicago.
Denise Cubel — Ms. Cubel spoke in favor of Rustic Roots a tattoo shop who
wants to open their business in West Chicago.
Victor Perez — Mr. Perez spoke in favor of Rustic Roots as well.
Matt Waldow — Mr. Waldow is the owner of Rustic Roots and is looking to open
his tattoo studio in downtown West Chicago, where the zoning currently doesn't
allow this type of business.
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The following were against the annexation:
Andy Kozlowski
Tim Dixon
Tim Wienrich
Cheri Nicholas
Teresa Smagacz
George Picotrowski
Cree Clegg
Joseph Sheehan
James Cady
Amber Williams
Bob Davis
Robert F. Sandberg
Bill Baez
Gregg Anderson
Mayor Bovey explained that there has been a transition and when staff found out this
was to expire, they moved quickly. He informed everyone council are the ones to make
this decision so everyone present is speaking to the correct group.

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City of West Chicago
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October 6, 2025
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The following spoke regarding the ICE incidents that took place on October 4, 2025.
e Angel Cruz — Mr. Cruz is from Casa DuPage. He spoke about the peaceful
march that took place.
e Griselda — Ms. Griselda is from Casa DuPage. She gave statistics about how
immigrants help the United States, and how the United States do not help them.
She provided a petition to Mayor Bovey.
e Christianne Lewis — Ms. Lewis spoke about the city adopting an ICE free zone.
e Ruby Casarez — Ms. Casarez expressed her gratitude to Mayor Bovey for being
present for the community. She was one of the witnesses that saw what
happened at the gas station, two documented individuals being taken by ICE.
e Rebecca Hackman — Ms. Hackman spoke about how this affects the entire
community not just those that are targeted. She suggested police and staff be
trained on how to help those with trauma. Also, to designate safe zones for
those affected.
Mayor Bovey reiterated that the city police are not involved in the ICE raids. He said the
chief of police has been very responsive when he asks for any video footage.
The following spoke regarding the boundary agreement.
e Michelle Bowen — Ms. Bowen wanted clarification on this regarding the church
being the only one being considered or the homes as well. They want the city to
protect them.
Ms. Messino clarified that this would only include the church as they requested this
change.
Alderman Dimas made a motion to move Ordinance 25-O-0045 to the front of the
agenda, seconded by Alderman Santiago.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Stout, Alcantar-Garcia, Dimas, Smith, Carreto-
Mufioz, Hallett, Swiatek, Santiago, Morano, and Avifia Soto. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 25-O0-0045 — An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory Contiguous
to the City of West Chicago.
Alderman Morano gave a brief background on this annexation.
Alderman Dimas relayed her concern of Winfield trying to get them annexed.
Aldermen Hallett and Alcantar-Garcia expressed their disagreement on the residents
being annexed.
Alderman Avifia Soto asked if the city would be affected if they failed to complete it.
Attorney Sterk said it wouldn’t be used against the city in court.
Alderman Swiatek asked if in 10-15 years the city needs to annex would they go
through the same procedure.
Mayor Bovey said nothing would prevent the city from doing this.
Attorney Sterk said the mayor is correct, the city wouldn’t amend the original agreement
but would need to start all over.
Alderman Santiago reiterated that if the city doesn’t approve this, Winfield can come
forward and annex them.
Ms. Messino said Winfield has told her their intention is not to annex them any time
soon. Discussion can be had regarding a boundary agreement.

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October 6, 2025
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Both Mayor Bovey and Attorney Sterk said they cannot guarantee Winfield can’t in a
year give them notice they will annex them.
Alderman Hallett said he’s sure the crowd can change Winfield’s mind if that were to
happen.
Alderman Stout made a motion to approve Ordinance 25-O-0045, seconded by
Alderman Hallett.
Voting Aye: None. Voting Nay: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Santiago, Hallett, Dimas,
Smith, Swiatek, Stout, Avifia Soto, Morano. Motion failed.
A. Presentation: Capital Improvement Plan
Public Works Director Mehul Patel gave the presentation.
5. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes
e September 2, 2025
e September 15, 2025
Alderman Hallett made a motion to approve the September 2, 2025 and September 15,
2025 minutes, seconded by Alderman Smith.
Alderman Beebe asked for the September 15, 2025 minutes to be corrected in 13.A. to
include: Attorney Krafthefer will look into having an appointment for now and who would
be the whistleblower auditing official.
Alderman Morano made a motion to approve the September 2, 2025 and September
15, 2025 minutes with the amendment from Alderman Beebe, seconded by Alderman
Smith.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Smith, Carreto-
Mufoz, Santiago, Swiatek, Hallett, Morano, and Avifia Soto. Motion carried.
6. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Corporate Disbursement
Report.
Alderman Dimas made a motion, seconded by Alderman Swiatek approving the
October 6, 2025, Corporate Disbursement Report in the amount of $2,208,313.25.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Smith, Carreto-Mufoz,
Swiatek, Hallett, Avifia Soto, and Morano. Voting Nay: Santiago. Motion carried.
7. The Reading of the Proposed Consent Agenda:
*Development Committee:
A. Ordinance No. 25-O0-0032 — An Ordinance Amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of West Chicago to Define Certain Terms in its
Liquor Code and to Create a New Liquor License Classification and
Regulations Addressing the Sale of Packaged Alcoholic Beverages at
Gas Stations.
B. Ordinance No. 25-0-0044 — An Ordinance Amending Section 3-13 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of West Chicago to Address Changes of
Ownership and/or Organizational Management of An Existing Liquor
License.
C. Resolution No. 25-R-0043 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter
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Demolition and Site Restoration of 322 High Street, 328 High Street, 435
Main Street, and 441 Main Street.
D. Resolution No. 25-R-0066 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Downtown Investment Program Grant Agreement with Randall
M. Lellios for 216-222 Main Street.
E. Concur — With the Mayor's Appointment of Dave Carlson to the
Environmental Commission for a Term Ending April 2028.
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.B. from the consent agenda.
Alderman Stout made a motion to establish the Consent Agenda to include Items 7.C.
through 7.E., seconded by Alderman Swiatek.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Smith, Carreto-Munoz,
Santiago, Swiatek, Hallett, Morano, and Avifia Soto. Motion carried.
9. Motion to Approve Items on the Established Consent Agenda:
Alderman Swiatek made a motion to approve the amended Consent Agenda to include
Items 7.C. through 7.E., seconded by Alderman Santiago.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Smith, Carreto-Mufioz,
Santiago, Swiatek, Hallett, Morano, and Avifia Soto. Motion carried.
Mayor Bovey mentioned that at first, he was against demolition of city owned property,
but the houses are not salvageable. He said soon they will share the purpose for those
lots.
10. Consideration of Items Removed from the Consent Agenda:
There was discussion of Items 7.A. and 7.B. Alderman Dimas gave a brief summary of
the Liquor Control Commission meeting that discussed both this item and 7.B. There
has been a long-standing gas station who previously sold spirits along with beer and
wine. When council changed the code to allow more gas stations, they made it clear
that they would only be allowed to sell beer and wine. This long-standing business is
requesting they be allowed to continue selling spirits. The Liquor Control Commission
felt it would be best for the entire council to decide.
A representative from the long-standing gas station (Shell) clarified they would not be
selling the shooter bottle size.
At 10:30 p.m., Alderman Dimas made a motion to extend the meeting, seconded by
Alderman Swiatek.
Voting aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Smith, Carreto-
Mufioz, Santiago, Swiatek, Hallett, Morano, and Avifia Soto. Motion carried.
Ms. Chrisse clarified that the current 2 oz bottle size was chosen so the travel size
bottles would not be sold.
Attorney Sterk said therefore it should not be changed.
Alderman Beebe said he received public comment about this item, and it was against it,
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Alderman Santiago made a motion to approve Item 7.A. and 7.B., seconded by
Alderman Avifia Soto.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Dimas, Santiago, Swiatek, and Stout. Voting Nay: Avifia Soto,
Beebe, Hallett, Smith, and Morano. Alcantar-Garcia and Carreto-Mufioz abstained.
Mayor Bovey voted aye. Motion carried.
11. Reports by Committees: None
12. Unfinished Business: None
13. New Business
A. Discussion and Possible Action on Other Appointments.
B. Video Gaming Regulations.
Mayor Bovey would like to appoint members to the Downtown Revitalization
Commission. The commission consists of 9 members and Mayor Bovey is one of them,
as well as Aldermen Beebe and Myers, Sarah Phalen and Dave Sabathne. Mayor
would like to appoint: Denise Kolode, Greg Salzman, and Daniela Ballines.
Alderman Alcantar-Garcia made a motion to approve Denise Kolode to the Downtown
Revitalization Commission, seconded by Alderman Smith.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Dimas, Smith, Carreto-Mufioz,
Hallett, Swiatek, Santiago, and Morano. Alderman Avifia Soto abstained. Motion
carried.
Alderman Alcantar-Garcia made a motion to approve Greg Salzman to the Downtown
Revitalization Commission, seconded by Alderman Smith.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Dimas, Smith, Carreto-Mufioz,
Hallett, Swiatek, Santiago, Morano, and Avifia Soto. Motion carried.
Alderman Alcantar-Garcia made a motion to approve Daniela Ballines to the Downtown
Revitalization Commission, seconded by Alderman Swiatek.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Dimas, Smith, Carreto-Mufoz,
Hallett, Swiatek, Santiago, and Morano. Alderman Avifia Soto abstained. Motion
carried.
Mayor Bovey said he wants to talk to Omar Espinosa to see if he wants to be part. His
boss also expressed an interest so Mayor will wait to see what they decide.
Ms. Chrisse gave a brief explanation about a business who opened in 2024 wanting to
operate a video gaming café. He was told only certain businesses were allowed to
have a video gaming license. The business needed to be a restaurant, have a full
kitchen, be open and operating for at least a year before video gaming could be applied
for. The business owner has expressed hardship and requests an amendment to allow
a shorten time period to allow video gaming.
Alderman Stout said it was discussed that the one-year timeframe was to ensure the
business could stand alone without video gaming. This is why they felt the entire
council should provide input.
Alderman Dimas said that the owner did say there was hardship. They didn’t want to
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Mayor Bovey said he’s not in favor of video gaming in general but is there a reason to
make an exception based on a hardship or decrease the time to nine months. He
mentioned originally video gaming was allowed because of hardship due to covid.
The business owner was present and informed council he has had his liquor license for
a year now. He just wants to add video gaming to help his business more.
There was discussion among the aldermen on whether there should be an exception,
propose an amendment to the ordinance or not allow any business to obtain their video
gaming before they qualify.
There was an informal vote and the majority voted that there not be an exception. Staff
will check with Aldermen Birch Ferguson, Sheahan, and Myers.
14. Correspondence and Announcements
Upcoming Meetings
October 13, 2025 Development Committee
October 20, 2025 Public Affairs
15. Mayor’s Comments. None.
16. Executive Session
A. Land Acquisition — 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (5) (6)
B. Litigation — 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (11)
C. Personnel Matters — 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (1)
D. Review of Official Record — 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (21)
17. Ordinance No. 25-O-0045 — An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory
Contiguous to the City of West Chicago. This item was moved to the beginning
of the meeting.
18. Adjournment
At 11:13 p.m., Alderman Stout made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by
Alderman Hallett.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Morano, Dimas, Hallett, Swiatek,
Carreto-Mufoz, Smith, Avifia Soto, and Santiago. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Valeria Perez
Executive Office Manager

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@ PETITION TO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY FROM
UNLAWFUL ICE PRACTICES
To: Mayor Daniel Bovey, West Chicago City Council Members, and West
Chicago Local Law Enforcement
We, the undersigned residents of West Chicago, demand protection from unlawful and
discriminatory practices carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
ICE agents are funded by our taxpayer dollars yet repeatedly violate basic rights, including
entering homes without judicial warrants, intimidating residents, and making false allegations.
Immigrants — regardless of status — are protected under the U.S. Constitution and deserve
to be treated with dignity.
We demand:
1. A public statement from city leadership declaring West Chicago a sanctuary city, and
reaffirming that ICE agents must follow the law.
2. That local police not collaborate with ICE beyond what is legally required.
3. Immediate investigation of ICE misconduct in our community, including any reports of
drinking on the job, harassment, or false allegations.
4. Community-wide “Know Your Rights” education to ensure all residents are informed and
protected.
5. We ask collaboration from local law enforcement to protect the community patrollers with
local enforcement presence.
6. We ask that West Chicago residents have a hotline specifically to reach out to law
enforcement to assist if an unidentified person is trying to take them against their will.
MB REMINDER: If ICE agents enter homes without a judicial warrant signed by a
judge, they are BREAKING THE LAW and violating Constitutional rights.