===== PDF PAGE 3 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] CITY OF WEST CHICAGO – 475 Main Street CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting January 20, 2026 1. Call to Order. Mayor Bovey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on January 20, 2026. 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 Alcántar-García, Rebecca Stout, Jayme Sheahan, Denise Carreto-Muñoz, Joseph C. Morano, Christopher Swiatek, John Smith, Jr., Sergio Santiago, Carlos Aviña Soto, and Matthew Myers were present. Aldermen Melissa Birch Ferguson and Sandy Dimas 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 Mark Heinle. 4. Public Participation. None 5. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 5, 2026. Alderman Aviña Soto made a motion to approve the January 5, 2026, seconded by Alderman Morano. Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcántar-García, Stout, Sheahan, Carreto-Muñoz, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Santiago, Aviña Soto, and Myers. Motion carried. 6. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Corporate Disbursement Report. Alderman Stout made a motion approving the January 20, 2026, Corporate Disbursement Report in the amount of $1,324,239.22, seconded by Alderman Swiatek. Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcántar-García, Stout, Sheahan, Carreto-Muñoz, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Santiago, Aviña Soto, and Myers. Motion carried. 7. The Reading of the Proposed Consent Agenda: *Development Committee: A. Ordinance 26-O-0001 – An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Motor Vehicle Repair Shop – 1827 Blackhawk Drive. ===== PDF PAGE 4 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] City of West Chicago Regular City Council Meeting January 20, 2026 Page 2 B. Ordinance 26-O-0002 – An Ordinance Granting a Zoning Map Amendment for Parcel 04-08-303-016 on the West Side of Fabyan Parkway, South of Roosevelt Road, From ORI Office, Research and Light Industrial to M Manufacturing. C. Resolution No. 26-R-0001 – A Resolution Approving a Plat of Subdivision – McGrath, 1200 Howard Drive. *Items Not Sent to Committee D. Concur – With the Mayor’s Appointment of Matt McClure to the Environmental Commission for a Term Ending April 2029. E. Concur – With the Mayor’s Appointment of Ray Soto to Building Board of Appeals for a Term Ending April 2028. F. Concur – With the Mayor’s Appointment of David Nava to Building Board of Appeals for a Term Ending April 2028. 8. Motion to Establish the Consent Agenda Alderman Beebe requested Items 7.D., 7.E. and 7.F. be removed from the consent agenda. Alderman Myers made a motion to establish the consent agenda Items as 7.A., 7.B. and 7.C., seconded by Alderman Swiatek. Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcántar-García, Stout, Sheahan, Carreto-Muñoz, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Santiago, Aviña Soto and Myers. Motion carried. 9. Motion to Approve Items on the Established Consent Agenda Alderman Stout made a motion to approve Items 7.A., 7.B. and 7.C., seconded by Alderman Alcántar-García. Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcántar-García, Stout, Sheahan, Carreto-Muñoz, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Santiago, and Myers. Voting Abstained: Aviña-Soto. Motion carried. 10. Consideration of Items Removed from the Consent Agenda Matt McClure introduced himself to be considered to serve on the Environmental Commission. Alderman Swiatek spoke highly of Mr. McClure. Alderman Myers made a motion to approve Items 7.D., seconded by Alderman Swiatek. ===== PDF PAGE 5 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] City of West Chicago Regular City Council Meeting January 20, 2026 Page 3 Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcántar-García, Stout, Sheahan, Carreto-Muñoz, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Aviña Soto, Santiago, and Myers. Motion carried. Alderman Myers made a motion to approve Items 7.E., seconded by Alderman Swiatek. Ray Soto introduced himself to be considered to serve on the Building Board of Appeals. Dave Sabathne spoke highly of Mr. Soto. Alderman Beebe asked Mr. Soto about a lawsuit that involved him and the City. Voting Aye by Roll call: Beebe, Alcántar-García, Stout, Sheahan, Carreto-Muñoz, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Aviña Soto, Santiago, and Myers. Motion carried. It was decided that Item 7.F. would be moved to the next City Council meeting as Mr. Nava was not able to attend. Alderman Aviña Soto made a motion to table Item 7.F., seconded by Alderman Myers. Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcántar-García, Stout, Sheahan, Carreto-Muñoz, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Aviña Soto, 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 mentioned that with Alton Hallett’s resignation there’s a vacancy in Ward 3. He and Alderman Carreto-Muñoz have been talking to three potential candidates. Both Tracy Hernandez and Deya Franco introduced themselves. Alderman Santiago asked why get involved now since they’ve been involved in the community for so long. Alderman Alcántar-García asked what they visualize for the neurodivergent community. Alderman Morano asked what problems they see the City is facing. Noe Muñoz couldn’t make it. ===== PDF PAGE 6 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] City of West Chicago Regular City Council Meeting January 20, 2026 Page 4 14. Correspondence and Announcements Upcoming Meetings February 2, 2026 Finance Committee February 5, 2026 Infrastructure Committee Alderman Beebe reminded everyone that on Monday, January 26, 2026 the Downtown Revitalization Commission will meet. Mayor Bovey mentioned Coffee and Donuts with the Mayor is on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. as well as the Downtown Beautification and Modernization Open House from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 15. Mayor’s Comments. Mayor Bovey mentioned if anyone wants to nominate someone for Ward 3 alderman to let him know. He mentioned the City receiving about 110 applicants for City Administrator. The advisory board helped him look at the candidates. The third party hired, MGT, recommended 14 people. The advisory board added an additional person, totaling 15 people. They then narrowed it to 6 people, interviewed them, then narrowed it down to three people. On January 29th, the City Council will have an opportunity to meet with them, and on January 30th the public will have an opportunity to meet them and can ask them questions. 16. Executive Session A. Litigation – 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (11) B. Personnel Matters – 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (1) Attorney Krafthefer gave an update on the matters and said there’s no need for executive session at this time so no Executive session was convened. 17. Adjournment At 8:23 p.m., Alderman Stout made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by Alderman Morano. Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcántar-García, Stout, Sheahan, Carreto-Muñoz, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Santiago, Aviña Soto, and Myers. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Valeria Perez Executive Office Manager