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These minutes were approved at the 1/5/26 City Council meeting with no changes.
CITY OF WEST CHICAGO - 475 Main Street
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
December 15, 2025
1. Call to Order. Mayor Bovey called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. on December 15, 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, Rebecca Stout, Denise
Carreto-Mufioz, Joseph C. Morano, Alton Hallett, Christopher Swiatek, John Smith, Jr., Sergio
Santiago, Carlos Avifia Soto, and Matthew Myers were present. Aldermen Jayme Sheahan and
Melissa Birch Ferguson 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 Mark Heinle.
4. Public Participation.
Kim Santiago — Mrs. Santiago requested a forensic audit to determine if there are any other
hidden things the community should know about.
Kurt Jaros — Mr. Jaros spoke about the city’s fiscal responsibility and to look for fresh ideas
for fiscal shrewdness.
Mayor Bovey said the city is committed to transparency and accountability. He appreciates
the feedback and confirms the city will not get rid of certain historic buildings.
A. Public Hearing: Consider an Intergovernmental Agreement Providing for a Jurisdictional
Boundary Line Agreement with the Village of Carol Stream.
Mr. Sterrett explained that this agreement is to remove the Christ Fellowship Church property
from the West Chicago boundary line and move it to Carol Stream to provide them with city
water. Also, for planning and growth purposes.
There was no public participation and the public hearing ended at 7:18 p.m.
5. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of
November 17, 2025, and December 1, 2025; Executive Session Minutes of September 15,
2025, October 20, 2025 and November 17, 2025.
Alderman Swiatek made a motion to approve the open session and executive minutes,
seconded by Alderman Avifia Soto.
Alderman Morano mentioned that in the past the executive session minutes were approved
under executive session in case something needed to be changed.
Alderman Swiatek amended his motion to approve only the open session minutes of November
17, 2025 and December 1, 2025, seconded by Alderman Avifia Soto.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Dimas, Stout, Carreto-Mufioz, Smith, Swiatek,
Hallett, Morano, Santiago, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Motion carried.
6. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Corporate Disbursement Report.
Alderman Dimas made a motion approving the December 15, 2025, Corporate Disbursement
Report in the amount of $902,965.49, seconded by Alderman Smith.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Dimas, Stout, Carreto-Mufioz, Smith, Swiatek,
Hallett, Morano, Santiago, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Motion carried.
7. The Reading of the Proposed Consent Agenda:

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City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
December 15, 2025
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*Infrastructure Committee:
A.
Approve — The Purchase of One 2025 Ford F-250 Pickup Truck with a Custom
Reading Utility Body, for a cost not to exceed $61,850.00 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.
Resolution No. 25-R-0070 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Second Contract Extension with Crystal Maintenance Plus Corporation of Mount
Prospect, Illinois for 2026 Janitorial Services for Municipal Buildings in an amount
not to exceed $71,520.00.
Resolution No. 25-R-0071 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract with Cemetery Management, Inc. (John B. Reynolds) for Cemetery
Sexton Services in an amount not to exceed $62,700.00 for FY2026.
Resolution No. 25-R-0074 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
First Contract Extension with Steve Piper & Sons, Inc. of Naperville, Illinois for
Services Related to the 2026 Forestry Maintenance Program in an amount not to
exceed $125,000.00.
Resolution No. 25-R-0075 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute
Amendment No. 3 for the Professional Engineering Design Services Contract with
Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. for IL 38 and Technology Boulevard Traffic
Signal Project for an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for a Revised Contract
Amount of $114,150.00.
Resolution No. 25-R-0076 — A Resolution Authorizing the Executive Office
Manager to Execute BLR 14220 — Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois
Highway Code and the Mayor to Execute BLR 14222 — Local Public Agency
General Maintenance, Estimate of Maintenance Cost, for Motor Fuel Tax Funds in
the amount of $193,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2026.
Resolution No. 25-R-0077 — A Resolution Authorizing the Executive Office
Manager to Execute BLR 14220 — Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois
Highway Code and the Mayor to Execute BLR 14222 — Local Public Agency
General Maintenance, Estimate of Maintenance Cost, for State Motor Fuel Tax
Funds in the amount of $1,082,700.00 for the 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation
Project.
Resolution No. 25-R-0078 - A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute
Contract with HR Green, Inc. of Aurora, Illinois for the Professional Design
Engineering Services Related to the 2027 Industrial Streets Improvement Project
— Phase B (Industrial Drive) in the amount not to exceed $390,247.00.
Resolution No. 25-R-0079 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract with Kluber, Inc. of Aurora, Illinois, for Professional Architectural Design
and Construction Management Services Related to the City Museum Renovation
& Improvements Project at 132 Main Street in an amount not to exceed
$80,400.00.
Resolution No. 25-R-0080 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. of Itasca, Illinois, for the Professional
Design Engineering Services Related to the Downtown Modernization and
Beautification Project in an amount not to exceed $97,653.60.
Resolution No. 25-R-0081 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Second Contract Extension with Addlawn Landscaping, Inc. of Lombard, Illinois,
for the 2026 Right-of-Way Maintenance Program for an amount not to exceed
$266,158.61.
*Public Affairs Committee:
L;
M.
Resolution No. 25-R-0082 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a
Funding Agreement with the Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce to Support
the 2026 Railroad Days Festival in an amount not to exceed $92,000.00.
Resolution No. 25-R-0083 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Certain Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of West Chicago and
Pace, the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority.

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City of West Chicag
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Regular City Council Meeting
December 15, 2025
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*Items
N.
Not Sent to Committee:
Resolution No. 25-R-0084 - A Resolution of the City of West Chicago, DuPage
County, Illinois, Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement
Providing for Jurisdictional Boundary Line Agreement.
. Approve — The 2026 City Council Standing Committee Meetings.
Ordinance No. 25-0-0056 — An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget for the
City of West Chicago, DuPage County, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Commencing
January 1, 2025 and Ending December 31, 2025, Passed and Adopted by
Ordinance No. 24-O0-0047 — Fourth Quarter 2025 Budget Amendment.
. Ordinance No. 25-O-0057 — An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of
the City of West Chicago — Chapter 3, Section 3-12 (c) Decreasing Class A-1 and
Increasing Class E-1 Liquor Licenses.
Resolution No. 25-R-0085 - A Resolution Updating the City of West Chicago's
Budget Policy.
8. Motion to Establish the Consent Agenda:
Alderman Hallett made a motion to establish the consent agenda, seconded by Alderman
Smith.
Alderman Dimas made a motion to remove 7.N.
Alderman Santiago asked for clarification on 25-R-0070 and 25-R-0081 if both cover the
cemetery management.
Mr. Patel clarified that 25-R-0070 is for sexton services and 25-R-00871 is for the landscape
maintenance and fall cleanup for the two cemeteries.
Alderman Hallett amended the motion to establish the consent agenda 7.A. through 7.M. and
7.0 through 7.R., seconded by Alderman Smith.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Dimas, Stout, Carreto-Mufioz, Smith, Swiatek,
Hallett, Morano, Santiago, 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 consent agenda 7.A. through 7.M. and
7.0 through 7.R., seconded by Alderman Hallett.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Dimas, Stout, Carreto-Mufioz, Smith, Swiatek,
Hallett, Morano, Santiago, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Motion carried.
10. Consideration of Items Removed from the Consent Agenda:
Alderman Beebe made a motion to approve 7.N., seconded by Alderman Myers.
Alderman Dimas pulled this item because she needs to recuse herself from the vote.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Carreto-Murioz, Smith, Swiatek, Hallett,
Morano, Santiago, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Alderman Dimas recused herself from the vote.
Motion carried.
11. Reports by Committees: None
12. Unfinished Business: None
13. New Business
Alderman Hallett informed everyone that he will be resigning effective December 31, 2025. He
provided a letter to Mayor Bovey. Mayor Bovey thanked Alderman Hallett for his service to this
country and the city.

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City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
December 15, 2025
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A. Discussion and Possible Action on Appointments
This will be moved to the next meeting.
14. Correspondence and Announcements
Upcoming Meetings
January 5, 2026 Finance Committee
15. Mayor’s Comments.
Mayor Bovey said the city had a great Frosty Fest. He thanked staff, Nicolette Stefan, and the
entire Business & Community Relations Department. He enjoyed the event and thanks
everyone that made it possible.
Mayor Bovey mentioned the city and Casa Michoacan have the Immigrants Are Essential signs.
Mayor Bovey encourages everyone to get to know their neighbors and support local
businesses.
16. Executive Session
A. Personnel Matters — 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (1)
17. Adjournment
At 7:59 p.m., Alderman Hallett made a motion to adjourn to executive session for personnel
matters and possible review of executive session minutes, which was seconded by Alderman
Myers.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Dimas, Stout, Smith, Carreto-Mufoz,
Swiatek, Hallett, Morano, and Myers. Motion carried.
At 9:23 p.m., city council came back to open session, Alderman Hallett made a motion to
adjourn, which was seconded by Alderman Stout.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Dimas, Stout, Smith, Carreto-Mufoz,
Swiatek, Hallett, Morano, and Myers. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Valeria Perez
Executive Office Manager