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These minutes were approved at the 11/03/25 City Council meeting with changes.
CITY OF WEST CHICAGO — 475 Main Street
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
October 20, 2025
1. Call to Order. Mayor Bovey called the meeting to order at 7:21 p.m. on October 20,
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, Sandy Dimas, Jayme Sheahan,
Joseph C. Morano, Alton Hallett, Christopher Swiatek, John Smith, Jr., and Sergio
Santiago and Matthew Myers were present. Aldermen Rebecca Stout, Melissa Birch
Ferguson, Denise Carreto-Mufioz, and Carlos Avifia Soto were absent.
Also in attendance Interim 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 Kevin Sterk.
4. Public Participation.
1. Denise Kolode — Ms. Kolode spoke about the intersection of Wood and Geneva
Streets. She asked if there have been any studies regarding the traffic
congestion there.
2. Rafael Vieyra — Mr. Vieyra wanted to thank the city for working with them to
make the Mexican Independence Day celebration a success. He is requesting
the event be extended to a two day celebration. The money raised will be used
for next year.
3. Litze Estrada — Ms. Estrada is from Xilin Association and she gave a brief
introduction of the services they offer. She also spoke about the partnership with
the City regarding the vaccine clinic event being held this Saturday, October 25".
4. Sugeira Tellez — Ms. Tellez talked about the incidents related to ICE. She asked
the City follow the same guidelines as Cook and Will counties to protect the
families.
5. Jennifer Scarpace — Ms. Scarpace witnessed ICE around the city knocking on
resident’s doors. An ICE vehicle parked in the police department lot. She asked
the city approve ICE Free zones.
Mayor Bovey thanked those that spoke, for being part of the process. He informed
those present that council needs to follow procedure to approve things. He
mentioned every week he is updated on what's happening in town. He is going to
be part of a DuPage Mayors and Managers meeting to discuss what they can all do
and get legal updates.
A. Proclamation: Arts DuPage Month
Mayor Bovey read the proclamation.
B. Presentation: 2025 Art Banners and People’s Choice
Mayor Bovey gave a brief description of the art banner project. This year’s theme
was Sustenance/Sustento. He called the winner Kelley Cappell, her winning banner
title “Protect Our Oceans”, to the podium to give the banner to her. Mayor Bovey
said next year’s theme will be Red, White, Blue/Rojo, Blanco, Azul.
C. Presentation: Water and Sewer Funds
Ms. Messino informed everyone that after two months of detailed budget work by staff,
she was pleased to report that the Fiscal Year 2026 General Fund Budget is balanced.
She thanked staff for working diligently to get the city to this point, the council and
community for their engagement.

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October 20, 2025
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Public Works Director Mehul Patel gave the presentation.
Mayor Bovey said staff needs direction on whether elected recommends doing the pre-
scheduled cost increases or to explore alternative options. Mayor Bovey mentioned he
has suggested leaving the residential fees as they are but increasing the commercial
fees. Ms. Giles provided scenarios if the residential fees are not increased and if they
were increased. Elected decided that they would like staff to provide more information
so that a final decision can be made on the November 3, 2025 meeting. This way staff
has time to inform the community with enough time.
5. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes
of October 6, 2025
Alderman Hallett made a motion to approve the October 6, 2025 minutes, seconded by
Alderman Swiatek.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Dimas, Sheahan, Smith, Santiago,
Swiatek, Hallett, and Morano. Alderman Myers abstained. 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 20, 2025, Corporate Disbursement Report in the amount of $1,882,300.05.
Alderman Myers wanted feedback on the Ancel Glink charges: (1) they are high; (2) do
we have a budget. Ms. Messino informed everyone that the charges are high due to the
high number of issues going on as well as the firm catching up with pending issues.
She said this high number will not continue.
Alderman Santiago asked about the charges from Bond & Conway. Ms. Messino
informed everyone that this was due to both firms communicating to transfer pending
files and updates that needed to be made.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Dimas, Sheahan, Smith, Swiatek,
Hallett, Morano and Myers. Alderman Santiago abstained. Motion carried.
7. The Reading of the Proposed Consent Agenda:
*Public Affairs Committee:
A. Resolution No. 25-R-0067 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Certain Agreement with McGrath Honda of St. Charles, LLC.
Mayor Bovey said there is a typo to correct, which is that it should read Fox
Valley Honda, LLC. Ms. Messino said the other typo is the resolution number,
which should be 67 not 17. Attorney Price said that because an amendment
needs to be made it should be pulled from the consent agenda.
*Items Not Sent to Committee:
B. Ordinance No. 25-0-0047 — An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit
for a Motor Vehicle Care Facility - 185 East Roosevelt Road.
C. Ordinance No.25-0-0048 — An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit
for Internet Based Motor Vehicle Sales, Motor Vehicle Repair, and Motor
Vehicle Body Shop — 391 Charles Court.
D. Ordinance No. 25-0-0049 — An Ordinance Amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of West Chicago — Chapter 3, Section 3-12 (c)
Decreasing Class O Liquor License.

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8. Motion to Establish the Consent Agenda:
Alderman Beebe would like to remove Item 7.A. from the consent agenda.
Alderman Hallett made a motion to establish the Consent Agenda to include Items 7.B.
through 7.D., seconded by Alderman Myers.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Dimas, Sheahan, Smith, Swiatek,
Hallett, Morano, Santiago and Myers. Motion carried.
9. Motion to Approve Items on the Established Consent Agenda:
Alderman Myers made a motion to approve the amended Consent Agenda to include
Items 7.B. through 7.D., seconded by Alderman Dimas.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Dimas, Sheahan, Smith, Swiatek,
Hallett, Morano, Santiago, and Myers. Motion carried.
10. Consideration of Items Removed from the Consent Agenda:
It was decided that Item 7.A. can be passed but would need to be rectified by the next
city council meeting.
Alderman Morano made a motion to amend Item 7.A. to read Resolution No. 25-R-0067
- A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Certain Agreement with Fox Valley
Honda of Aurora, LLC., seconded by Alderman Smith.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Dimas, Sheahan, Smith, Swiatek,
Hallett, Morano, Santiago, and Myers. Motion carried.
Alderman Hallett made a motion to pass the amended Resolution 25-R-0067, seconded
by Alderman Dimas.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Dimas, Sheahan, Smith, Swiatek,
Hallett, Morano, Santiago, and Myers. Motion carried.
11. Reports by Committees: None
12. Unfinished Business: None
13. New Business
A. Discussion and Possible Action on Other Appointments.
Mayor Bovey will skip this and will come back to it at the next meeting.
14. Correspondence and Announcements
Upcoming Meetings
November 3, 2025 Finance Committee
Mayor Bovey mentioned the community vaccine event scheduled for Saturday,
October 25" from 10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
Alderman Swiatek mentioned Environmental Commission’s pumpkin recycling
event scheduled for Saturday, November 8" from 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. at New Hope
United Methodist Church.
Alderman Dimas mentioned the Saturday downtown trick-or-treating event from 1-
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Mayor Bovey said there will also be a trunk-or-treat with the library. He also
mentioned the staff pumpkin decorating contest. The public will be voting.
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. Adjournment
At 9:30 p.m., Alderman Hallett made a motion to adjourn to executive session for
Litigation — 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (11), which was seconded by Alderman Dimas.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Dimas, Sheahan, Smith, Swiatek,
Hallett, Morano, Santiago, and Myers. Motion carried.
At 10:04, following executive sessions, Alderman Hallett made a motion to adjourn the
regular session, which was seconded by Alderman Swiatek.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Dimas, Sheahan, Smith, Swiatek,
Hallett, Morano, Santiago, and Myers. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Valeria Perez
Executive Office Manager
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