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These minutes were approved at the 3/2/26 City Council meeting with changes.
CITY OF WEST CHICAGO - 475 Main Street
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
February 17, 2026
1. Call to Order. Interim City Administrator Tia Messino called the meeting to order at
7:06 p.m. on February 17, 2026.
2. Pledge of Allegiance. Interim City Administrator Tia Messino 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, Sandy Dimas,
Melissa Birch Ferguson, Jayme Sheahan, Denise Carreto-Mufioz, Tracey Hernandez,
Joseph C. Morano, Christopher Swiatek, John Smith, Jr., Sergio Santiago, Carlos Avifia
Soto were present. Alderman Matthew Myers was 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, Assistant
Public Works Director Dave Shah, Chief of Police Colin Fleury, Commander Adam
Reavley, and Attorney Mark Heinle.
Mayor Bovey arrived at 7:08 p.m. and assumed the chair.
4. Public Participation.
A. Joseph Sheehan — Dr. Sheehan raised awareness on an important federal
economic development opportunity. Opportunity zone designations are opening
soon in June and closes in July (lasts 10 years). These don’t rely on the
subsidies of the city, instead it unlocks private capital through federal capital
gained gains tax incentives.
5. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Special City Council Meeting
Minutes of January 29, 2026; Informational Summary of January 30, 2026; and
City Council Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2026.
Alderman Swiatek made a motion to approve the Special City Council Meeting
Minutes of January 29, 2026 and Informational Summary of January 30, 2026,
seconded by Alderman Avifia Soto.
Alderman Stout asked the February 2, 2026 be pulled as they reflect she was present
and she was not.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz, Hernandez,
Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Santiago, Avifia Soto. Abstained: Beebe, Dimas, Birch
Ferguson. Motion carried.
6. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Corporate Disbursement
Report.
Alderman Dimas made a motion approving the February 17, 2026, Corporate
Disbursement Report in the amount of $761,601.04, seconded by Alderman Stout.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson,
Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz, Hernandez, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Avifia Soto. Abstained:
Santiago. Motion carried.
7. The Reading of the Proposed Consent Agenda:
*Development Committee:

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City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
February 17, 2026
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A. Resolution No. 26-R-0002 -— A Resolution Approving a Plat of
Subdivision - Pritzker Realty Group - Southeast corner of Fabyan Parkway
and Poorman Parkway - PIN 04-08-304-010.
*Infrastructure Committee:
B. Approve - Change Order No. 1 for the Purchase of One 2025 Ford F59
Chassis with a Step Van Body Equipped by Sauber Manufacturing from
Haggerty Ford of West Chicago, Illinois, in An Amount Not to Exceed
$2,649.00 for a Revised Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed
$161,518.00.
C. Approve - The Purchase of Six 2026 Ford Utility AWD Police Interceptor
Vehicles, for a Cost Not to Exceed $296,106.00, from Haggerty Ford,
West Chicago, Illinois, and Authorize the Interim City Administrator to
Contract with a _ Third-Party to Install the Necessary
Appurtenances/Equipment for Those Six Vehicles at an Estimate Cost of
$90,000.00.
D. Ordinance No. 26-O-0003 — An Ordinance Authorizing the City of West
Chicago’s Entry into a Public Water Supply Loan Agreement with Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency Governing the Terms of the City’s
Borrowing of up to $7,370,000 from the Public Water Supply Loan
Program (PWSLP) to Finance Lead Water Service Line Replacements
and Further Authorizing Such Borrowing.
E. Resolution No. 26-R-0003 — A Resolution Authorizing the Participation in
the Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Collaborative (NIMEC) and
Authorizing the City Administrator to Approve a Contract with the Lowest
Cost Electricity Provider for the Supply of Electricity for the City’s Water
Treatment Plant, All Well Stations, and All Sanitary Lift Stations.
F. Resolution No. 26-R-0004 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Contract with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. of Sugar Grove, IL
for Professional Construction Engineering Services Related to the Lead
Service Line Replacement Project — Phase B in an Amount Not to Exceed
$397,100.00.
G. Resolution No. 26-R-0005 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute an Agreement with Thomas Engineering Group of Aurora, Illinois,
for the Construction Engineering Services Related to the 2026 Industrial
Streets Improvement Project — Phase A — Western Drive and Downs Drive
in An Amount Not to Exceed $330,000.00.
H. Resolution No. 26-R-0006 — A Resolution Authorizing the Director of
Public Works to Execute BLR 13510 — Final Report of Expenditure for Use
of the State Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2025 Nuclear Drive and
Northwest Avenue Reconstruction Project — Section No. 24-00090-00-PV.
|. Resolution No. 26-R-0007 — A Resolution Authorizing the Director of
Public Works to Execute BLR 14222 — Local Public Agency General
Maintenance — Maintenance Expenditure Statement for Use of the Motor
Fuel Tax Funds for Fiscal Year 2025 for Section No. 25-00000-00-GM.
J. Resolution No. 26-R-0008 — A Resolution Authorizing the Director of
Public Works to Execute BLR 14222 — Local Public Agency General
Maintenance — Maintenance Expenditure Statement for Use of the State
Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Fiscal Year 2025 for Section No. 25-00000-01-
GM.
K. Resolution No. 26-R-0009 - A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Contract with Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. — of Huntley,
Illinois, for the 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation Project in An Amount Not to
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City of West Chicago
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February 17, 2026
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Resolution No. 26-R-0012 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Contract with Era-Valdivia Contractors, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois,
for the Water Treatment Plant Filter #1 Rehabilitation Project in the
Amount Not to Exceed $343,800.00.
. Resolution No. 26-R-0013 — A Resolution Authorizing the Interim City
Administrator and/or the City Administrator to Execute the Necessary
Intergovernmental Agreement, Including Amendments, Between DuPage
County and the City of West Chicago for Participation in Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the Bishop Street and Brown Street
Water Main and Streets Rehabilitation Project (CD24-04) and the York
Avenue Area Water Main and Streets Rehabilitation Project (CD25-03).
. Resolution No. 26-R-0014 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Contract with the Lowest Responsible Bidder R.W. Collins Co.
of Chicago, Illinois for the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Project at
135 W. Grand Lake Blvd. in An Amount Not to Exceed $105,625.00.
*Public Affairs Committee:
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Approve - The Blooming Fest Special Event Permit — Scheduled for
Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Approve - The Food Fest Special Event Permit —- Scheduled for Saturday,
August 22, 2026.
Approve - The Frosty Fest Special Event Permit — Scheduled for
Saturday, December 5, 2026.
Approve - The Mosaic Market Special Event Permit — Scheduled for
Thursdays in June, July and August,
Resolution No. 26-R-0015 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Market License Agreement with Bensidoun USA, Inc. for the
2026 Mosaic Market.
Resolution No. 26-R-0016 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute an Addendum to the Agreement Between the City of West
Chicago and Phalen Consulting Inc. for City Museum Management
Services.
Resolution No. 26-R-0017 — A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a
Lease and Operating Agreement Between the City of West Chicago and
People Made Visible, Inc. for the Use of 103 W. Washington Street.
Resolution No. 26-R-0018 — A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of
a Contract Extension with MKSK Studios to Prepare an Architectural and
Historical Survey of the City’s Existing Historic Districts and Select
Residential Neighborhoods for April 30, 2026.
*Items Not Sent to Committee:
W. Concur - With the Mayor’s Reappointment of Robert A. Blaus to the
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Environmental Commission for a Term Ending April 2028.
Concur - With the Mayor’s Reappointment of Nazree Diane Williams to
the Environmental Commission for a Term Ending April 2028.
Concur - With the Mayor's Reappointment of Tyler Kessler to the
“Environmental Commission for a Term Ending April 2028.
Concur - With the Mayor’s Reappointment of Victoria Burris to the
Environmental Commission for a Term Ending April 2028.

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February 17, 2026
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AA. Concur - With the Mayor’s Reappointment of Jenaro Yasit Terrazas to
the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals for a Term Ending April
2030.
BB. Concur - With Mayor's Appointment of Joe Cavataio to the Historical
Preservation Commission for a Term Ending April 2027.
8. Motion to Establish the Consent Agenda:
Alderman Swiatek made a motion to establish the consent agenda to include Items 7.A.
-—7.C, and 7.E., 7.G. — 7.B.B., seconded by Alderman Smith.
Alderman Morano would like to remove Items 7.D. and 7.F.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson,
Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz, Hernandez, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Santiago, and Avifia
Soto. Motion carried.
9. Motion to Approve Items on the Established Consent Agenda:
Alderman Stout made a motion to approve Items 7.A. —7.C, and 7.E., 7.G. —7.BB.,
seconded by Alderman Beebe.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson,
Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz, Hernandez, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Santiago, and Avifia
Soto. Motion carried.
10. Consideration of Items Removed from the Consent Agenda:
Alderman Morano made a motion to approve Items 7.D. and 7.F., seconded by
Alderman Dimas.
Alderman Morano gave background information on the items and why staff is requesting
this.
Director Mehul Patel provided more information.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson,
Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz, Hernandez, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Santiago, and Avifia
Soto. Motion carried.
11. Reports by Committees:
Alderman Morano mentioned that construction season is going to be in full swing
shortly.
12. Unfinished Business: None
13. New Business: None
14. Correspondence and Announcements
Upcoming Meetings
March 2, 2026 Finance Committee
Alderman Morano mentioned March 5, 2026 Infrastructure Committee.
Alderman Avifia Soto mentioned the February 26, 2026 Environmental
Commission.
Alderman Santiago mentioned the February 28, 2026 Coffee and Donuts with the
Mayor.
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City of West Chicago
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February 17, 2026
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Alderman Beebe mentioned the February 23, 2026 Downtown Revitalization
Commission.
15. Mayor’s Comments.
Mayor Bovey thanked the public for their participation in recent engagement
opportunities. He also mentioned the community was in the news again andthanked the
community for being supportive.
16. Executive Session
A. Litigation — 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (11)
17. Adjournment
At 7:48 p.m., Alderman Birch Ferguson made a motion to adjourn to executive session
to discuss pending litigation, which was seconded by Alderman Alcantar-Garcia.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson,
Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz, Hernandez, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Santiago, Avifia Soto.
Motion carried.
At 9:48 p.m., Alderman Stout made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by
Alderman Dimas.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson,
Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz, Hernandez, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Santiago, Avifia Soto.
Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Valeria Perez
Executive Office Manager

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