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These minutes were approved at the 3/16/26 City Council meeting with no changes.
CITY OF WEST CHICAGO - 475 Main Street
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
March 2, 2026
1. Call to Order. Mayor Daniel Bovey called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. on March 2,
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 Alcantar-Garcia, Rebecca Stout, Sandy Dimas, Jayme
Sheahan, Denise Carreto-Mufioz, Tracey Hernandez, Joseph C. Morano, Christopher
Swiatek, John Smith, Jr., Sergio Santiago, Carlos Avifia Soto, and Matthew Myers were
present. Alderman Melissa Birch Ferguson 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 Keri-Lyn
Krafthefer.
4. Public Participation.
A. Dave Sabathne — Mr. Sabathne spoke in favor of the improvement projects on the
agenda and requested they not be removed. He thanked Interim City Administrator
Tia Messino for taking on the role. He also hoped that Viviana Ramirez's contract
will get approved unanimously.
5. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of
February 2, 2026 and February 17, 2026.
Alderman Stout made a motion to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of February 2,
2026 and February 17, 2026 as amended, seconded by Alderman Alcantar-Garcia.
Alderman Beebe mentioned a correction that needs to done in Item 4.A.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz,
Hernandez, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Santiago, Avifia Soto. Abstained: Myers. Motion
carried.
6. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Corporate Disbursement Report.
Alderman Dimas made a motion approving the March 2, 2026, Corporate Disbursement
Report in the amount of $758,673.97, seconded by Alderman Swiatek.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Hernandez, Sheahan,
Carreto-Mufioz, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Santiago, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Motion carried.
7. The Reading of the Proposed Consent Agenda:
*Infrastructure Committee:
Alderman Morano would like to table Items 7.A. and 7.B., seconded by Alderman Dimas.
Alderman Morano mentioned he would be requesting to table Item 13.A. as it related to
these two items as well. He explained the City’s financial advisor suggested they wait two
weeks to sell the bonds due to the uncertainty of the country’s state right now.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Sheahan, Carreto-Mufoz,
Hernandez, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Santiago, and Avifia Soto. Motion carried.

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City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
March 2, 2026
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A. Resolution No. 26-R-0010 - A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute
a Contract with Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. of Huntley, Illinois, for the
2026 Industrial Streets Improvement Project — Phase A — Fenton Lane in an
Amount Not to Exceed $1,642,817.43.
B. Resolution No. 26-R-0011 - A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute
a Contract with Plote Construction Inc. of Hoffman Estates, Illinois, for the
2026 Industrial Streets Improvement Project - Phase A — Downs Drive and
Western Drive in An Amount Not to Exceed $7,641,570.50.
*Items Not Sent to Committee:
C. Resolution No. 26-R-0020 — A Resolution Approving the Civil Service
Commission’s Recommended Changes to Its Rules.
D. Resolution No. 26-R-0026 — A Resolution Approving a Certain Employment
Agreement with Viviana Ramirez — City Administrator.
8. Motion to Establish the Consent Agenda:
Alderman Stout made a motion to establish the consent agenda to include Items 7.C. and
7.D. seconded by Alderman Alcantar-Garcia.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz,
Hernandez, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Santiago, and Avifia Soto. Motion carried.
9. Motion to Approve Items on the Established Consent Agenda:
Alderman Dimas made a motion to approve Items 7.C. and 7.D. seconded by Alderman
Santiago.
Alderman Morano inquired about Item 7.D. regarding the details of how the city came to the
final salary amount.
Alderman Myers asked regarding the city administrator's contract what is the procedure is
once the mayor's term ends.
Alderman Dimas mentioned she was happy a city administrator was chosen and looks
forward to working with her.
Alderman Alcantar-Garcia feels both Ms. Ramirez and Ms. Messino will be a tremendous
team.
Mayor Bovey thanked Interim City Administrator Messino for everything she has done.
Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz,
Hernandez, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Santiago, Avifia Soto, and Myers. Motion carried.
Ms. Ramirez said it was an honor and a privilege. She looks forward to serving West
Chicago and working with Ms. Messino. She appreciates the opportunity.
10. Consideration of Items Removed from the Consent Agenda:
11. Reports by Committees:
Alderman Morano reiterated they will wait two weeks on the bond certification. He also
mentioned the state’s plan to reduce the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) and
how this will impact the city’s budget and projects.
Alderman Stout mentioned she attended the groundbreaking for 1307 S. Neltnor Boulevard
and is excited we are moving forward with a project to bring new life into that corner of our
community.
Alderman Dimas said there will be a special Finance meeting on March 16" to address the
bond and hopefully approve it.

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City of West Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting
March 2, 2026
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12. Unfinished Business: None
13. New Business:
A. Discussion and Possible Action:
Ordinance No. 25-0-0004 - An Ordinance providing for the issuance of
approximately $9,395,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026, of the City of West
Chicago, DuPage County, Illinois, for the purpose of financing capital improvements
within the City, including, but not limited to, street and roadway improvements, and
paying the expenses incident thereto, providing for the levy and collection of a direct
annual tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds, and authorizing
the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof.
Alderman Morano made a motion to table Item 13.A., seconded by Alderman Dimas.
Voting Aye by Voice Call: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz,
Hernandez, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Santiago, Avifia Soto and Myers. Motion carried.
14. Correspondence and Announcements
Upcoming Meetings
March 5, 2026 Infrastructure Committee
March 9, 2026 Development Committee
March 16, 2026 Public Affairs Committee
The State of the City is March 18' from 6-8 p.m. at Leman Middle School sponsored
by the DuPage Western Chamber of Commerce.
15. Mayor’s Comments.
The Mayor mentioned the City received a $2 million grant community development grant
sponsored by Congresswoman Delia Ramirez. This went to DuPage Housing Commission
and funneled through them to DuPage Habitat for Humanity for a housing project on Main
Street. The Downtown Modernization and Beautification project is coming along as well as
the community park. There will be an open house for the community park on May 20".
16. Executive Session
There was no need for executive session.
17. Adjournment
At 7:46 p.m., Alderman Stout made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by Alderman
Alcantar-Garcia.
Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcantar-Garcia, Stout, Dimas, Sheahan, Carreto-Mufioz,
Hernandez, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Santiago, Avifia Soto and Myers. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Valeria Perez
Executive Office Manager

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