===== PDF PAGE 1 =====
[Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)]
These minutes were approved at the 12/15/25 City Council meeting with no changes.
CITY OF WEST CHICAGO — 475 Main Street
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
November 17, 2025
1. Call to Order. Mayor Bovey called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. on November
17, 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, Jayme Sheahan,
Denise Carreto-Mufioz, Joseph C. Morano, Alton Hallett, Christopher Swiatek, John
Smith, Jr., Sergio Santiago, and Matthew Myers were present. Alderman Sandy Dimas,
Melissa Birch Ferguson, 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, and Attorney Keri-Lyn Krafthefer.
Alderman Carlos Avifia Soto arrived at 7:25 p.m.
4. Public Participation.
The following were in support of the ICE free zones resolutions:
Maria de la Luz Marquez
Erasmo Campos
Tom Ricci
Ben Luhmann
Andrew Luhmann
Jacklyn Carrasco
Marquise J.
Liuan Huska
Jarod Pletcher
Maria Correa
Jonathan Wolf
Audrey Luhmann
Kim Santiago
Valeria Garcia
Matt Waldow — Mr. Waldow spoke about rezoning the downtown for tattoo studios.
There was a motion to amend the agenda. Alderman Alcantar-Garcia made a motion to
amend the agenda to move items 13.C. and 13.D. to the beginning, seconded by
Alderman Myers.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Stout, Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz, Smith, Santiago,
Swiatek, Hallett, Morano, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 25-R-0072 — A Resolution Prohibiting Use of City of West Chicago
Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities.
Alderman Alcantar-Garcia made a motion to approve Resolution No. 25-R-0072,
seconded by Alderman Swiatek.
Attorney Krafthefer clarified the contents of each resolution.
There was discussion among the aldermen, Mayor Bovey, and Attorney Krafthefer on
the impact of these resolutions.

===== PDF PAGE 2 =====
[Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)]
City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
November 17, 2025
Page 2
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Sheahan, Carreto-Mufoz,
Smith, Santiago, Swiatek, Morano, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Voting Nay: Hallett. Motion
carried.
Alderman Myers made a motion to approve Resolution No. 25-R-0073, seconded by
Alderman Beebe.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz, Smith,
Hallett, Santiago, Swiatek, Morano, and Myers. Voting Nay: Beebe, Avifia Soto.
Motion carried.
A. Proclamation: Affirming the City of West Chicago’s Commitment to Human
Rights and the Dignity of All Immigrants.
Alderman Swiatek made a motion to adopt the proclamation as amended, seconded by
Alderman Smith.
There was discussion on the verbiage included in the proclamation.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz,
Hallett, Smith, Santiago, Swiatek, Morano, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Motion carried.
5. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes
of November 3, 2025.
Alderman Morano made a motion to approve the November 3, 2025 minutes, seconded
by Alderman Santiago.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Stout, Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz, Smith, Santiago,
Swiatek, Hallett, Morano, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Motion carried.
6. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Corporate Disbursement
Report.
Alderman Stout made a motion approving the November 17, 2025, Corporate
Disbursement Report in the amount of $1,042,779.83, seconded by Alderman Smith.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Stout, Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz, Smith, Santiago,
Swiatek, Hallett, Morano, and Myers. Abstained: Avifia Soto. Motion carried.
7. The Reading of the Proposed Consent Agenda:
*Development Committee:
A. Ordinance No. 25-0-0051 -— An Ordinance Amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of West Chicago — Appendix A, the Zoning Code
Article IV and Article X Relating to Tattoo Parlors/Body Piercing Studios
and Specialized Instructional Services.
*Infrastructure Committee:
B. Ordinance No. 25-O-0050 — An Ordinance Authorizing the Disposal or
Sale of Surplus Equipment, Stock Inventory, and/or Personal Property
Owned by the City of West Chicago.
C. Approve - The Purchase of One 2025 Ford E-350 Cutaway Van with a
Custom Reading Utility Body, for a cost not to exceed $66,859.00, from
Haggerty Ford, West Chicago, Illinois, and Authorize the City
Administrator to Contract with a Third-Party to Install the Necessary
Appurtenances/Equipment for this Vehicle.

===== PDF PAGE 3 =====
[Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)]
City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
November 17, 2025
Page 3
D. Approve - Change Order No. 1 with the TRANSCHICAGO TRUCK
GROUP for the Purchase of Three 2026 Freightliner 114SD Plus Single
Axle Truck Chassis and Two 2026 Freightliner 114SD Plus Tandem Axle
Chassis, in an amount not to exceed $19,615.00, for a Revised Amount
not to Exceed $713,878.00.
E. Resolution No. 25-R-0069 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute an Amendment with Resource Consulting, Inc. of Geneva,
Illinois for Professional Environmental Services Agreement for the
Leaking Underground Storage Tank Project at 135 W. Grand Lake Blvd.,
in an amount not to exceed $19,500, for a Revised not to Exceed
Amount of $69,400.
*Items Not Sent to Committee:
F. Ordinance No. 25-0-0052 — An Ordinance Amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of West Chicago, Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 14,
Section 2-472 Pertaining to the Composition of the Downtown
Revitalization Commission.
8. Motion to Establish the Consent Agenda:
Alderman Morano made a motion to establish the consent agenda to include items 7.A.
— 7.F., seconded by Alderman Hallett.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz,
Smith, Santiago, Swiatek, Hallett, Morano, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Motion carried.
9. Motion to Approve Items on the Established Consent Agenda:
Alderman Beebe requested item 7.F. be pulled.
Alderman Morano made a motion to approve the items 7.A. — 7.D. on the established
consent agenda, seconded by Alderman Swiatek.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz,
Smith, Santiago, Swiatek, Morano, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Abstained: Hallett. Motion
carried.
10. Consideration of Items Removed from the Consent Agenda:
Alderman Beebe made a motion to approve Item 7.F., seconded by Alderman Smith.
Alderman Beebe mentioned there was discrepancy in the packet versus what was
posted on the website regarding the quantity of members.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Sheahan, Carreto-Munoz,
Smith, Santiago, Swiatek, Hallett, Morano, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Motion carried.
11. Reports by Committees:
Alderman Morano said Mehul Patel provided a recap of what has been done and
looking forward to 2026. He appreciates staff doing that for them.
12. Unfinished Business: None
13. New Business
Alderman Avifia Soto mentioned a new organization in town. Ms. Messino will connect
with him to discuss how the City can collaborate. He also received complaints from
constituents regarding the wastewater treatment plant and will speak to Mehul Patel
regarding that.

===== PDF PAGE 4 =====
[Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)]
City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
November 17, 2025
Page 4
Alderman Hallett stepped out briefly at 9:33 p.m.
A. Discussion and Possible Action on Appointments
Alderman Stout made a motion to concur with the Mayor's appointment of Harold Beron
to the Downtown Revitalization Commission, seconded by Alderman Sheahan.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz,
Smith, Santiago, Swiatek, Hallett, Morano, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Motion carried.
Mayor Bovey asked Mr. Steve Riani to introduce himself.
There was discussion on whether Mr. Riani qualified to be appointed to the Building
Board of Appeals.
A consensus to place this appointment and Mr. Ray Soto to the next city council
meeting.
B. Concur with the Mayor's Appointment of Fernando Rodriguez to the Downtown
Revitalization Commission.
Alderman Alcantar-Garcia made a motion to concur with the Mayor’s appointment of
Fernando Rodriguez to the Downtown Revitalization Commission, seconded by
Alderman Smith.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Sheahan, Carreto-Mufoz,
Smith, Santiago, Swiatek, Hallett, Morano, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Motion carried.
C. Resolution No. 25-R-0072 — A Resolution Prohibiting Use of City of West
Chicago Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities.
This item was moved to the beginning of the agenda.
D. Resolution No. 25-R-0073 — A Resolution Restricting the Use of City of West
Chicago Property for the Conduct of City Business.
This item was moved to the beginning of the agenda.
14. Correspondence and Announcements
Upcoming Meetings
December 1, 2025 Finance Committee
Alderman Morano mentioned the December 4, 2025 Infrastructure Committee
Meeting.
Mayor Bovey mentioned the Frosty Fest event on December 6, 2025.
Ms. Chrisse mentioned Small Business Saturday on November 29" for everyone
to shop local.
15. Mayor’s Comments.
Mayor Bovey reminded everyone about Immigrants Are Essential Month and supporting
our local businesses.
16. Executive Session
A. Litigation — 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (11)
B. Personnel Matters — 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (1)

===== PDF PAGE 5 =====
[Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)]
City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
November 17, 2025
Page 5
17. Discussion and Possible Action on Discipline Matter
No action taken.
18. Adjournment
At 10:04 p.m. Alderman Hallett made a motion to adjourn to executive session for
litigation 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (11) and personnel matters 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (1), which was
seconded by Alderman Alcantar-Garcia.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz,
Smith, Avifia Soto, Santiago, Swiatek, Hallett, Morano, and Myers. Motion carried.
Aldermen Sheahan and Stout left at 10:55 p.m. and Alderman Hallett at 11:00 p.m.
At 11:30 p.m., Alderman Smith made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by
Alderman Santiago.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Carreto-Mufoz, Smith, Avifia Soto,
Santiago, Swiatek, Morano, and Myers. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Valeria Perez
Executive Office Manager

===== PDF PAGE 6 =====
[Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)]
A Statement of Support for Resolution No. 25-O-0072
Presented to the West Chicago City Council - November 17, 2025
We the undersigned address the following statement to the city council of West Chicago in
support of Resolution No. 25-O-0072.
We have been deeply disturbed by the intrusion of Civil Immigration Enforcement agents into
our community. Likewise we are saddened by the detainment and abduction of residents of
West Chicago and we grieve with the families separated due to the action of ICE in our City.
We affirm the statements made by Mayor Bovey’s proclamation of “Immigrants are Essential”
month, that the actions by ICE in West Chicago are a detriment to the safety, welfare, and
economy of our community. We join the Mayor in calling on local governing officials such as this
body to do all you can to prevent this abuse of human dignity and rights from being permitted to
continue.
Since the founding of our country, federal law has respected the autonomy of state and local
governments to provide for their residents’ safety and wellbeing. While the city's ability to restrict
the actions of the federal government are limited, the Illinois TRUST Act does provide vital
protections for cities such as ours, where immigrants are the life-blood of our community.
Passage of this resolution demonstrates clearly that while there may exist forces which aim to
divide us and deprive essential members of our community of their protected liberties, the City
of West Chicago will not be complicit in such actions.
Therefore, we urge you to pass this resolution prohibiting the use of city property for Civil
Immigration Enforcement activities.
Thank you,
Andrew Sparks, West Chicago Resident
Aranza Sparks, West Chicago Resident
Andrew Sedlacek, West Chicago Resident
Hannah Sedlacek, West Chicago Resident
Lucy Montalbano, unincorporated West Chicago Resident
Charlie Benoit, unincorporated West Chicago Resident
Micah Holden, West Chicago Resident
Katie Holden, West Chicago Resident
Dave Lundeen, West Chicago Resident ?
RobAnne Burns, West Chicago Resident
Caroline Curley, West Chicago Resident
Holly Tseng, West Chicago Resident
Luke Tseng, West Chicago Resident
Laura Finch, West Chicago Resident
Ridgeway Burns, West Chicago Resident
Jarod Pletcher, West Chicago Resident
Steven Curley, West Chicago Resident
Julia Marsden, West Chicago Resident

===== PDF PAGE 7 =====
[Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)]
Caeli Santa Maria, West Chicago Resident
Liuan Huska, West Chicago Resident
Matthew Husks, West Chicago Resident
Brooke Pletcher, West Chicago Resident
Clare Colwin, West Chicago Resident
Daniel Colwin, West Chicago Resident
Tyler Kesler, West Chicago Resident
Meredith Kesler, West Chicago Resident
Nate Odom, West Chicago resident
Andrew Denton, West Chicago Resident
Victoria Bautista, West Chicago Resident
David Bautista, West Chicago Resident
Emily Hall west Chicago Resident
Aacneweé WistRAnD Wesr Cuvuco fee 7eaT
Mactréu Whar tang , Wer NANG) CesiponT