===== PDF PAGE 4 ===== CITY OF WEST CHICAGO – 475 Main Street- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting August 17, 2026 1. Call to Order. Mayor Bovey called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. on August 17, 2026. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Bovey led all in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum. A physical quorum was established with Beebe, Alcántar-García, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Sheahan, Carreto-Muñoz, Hernandez, Smith, Morano, Santiago, and Myers noted as present. A timely and proper request to attend remotely was received from Alderman Swiatek and Aviña Soto. There was no objection from the City Council. Alderman Alcántar-García made a motion to approve the remote attendance of Alderman Swiatek and Aviña Soto, seconded by Alderman Beebe. Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcántar-García, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Sheahan, Carreto-Muñoz, Hernandez, Smith, Morano, Santiago, and Myers. Motion carried. Roll call found Dan Beebe, Julieta Alcántar-García, Rebecca Stout, Sandy Dimas, Melissa Birch Ferguson, Jayme Sheahan, Denise Carreto-Muñoz, Tracey Hernandez, John Smith, Jr., Christopher Swiatek, Joseph C. Morano, Sergio Santiago, Carlos Aviña Soto, and Matthew Myers were present. Also in attendance City Administrator Viviana Ramirez, Assistant City Administrator Tia Messino, Business & Community Relations Director Kelley Chrisse, Community Development Director John Sterrett, Assistant Finance Director Jacob Henderson, Chief of Police Colin Fleury, Public Works Director Mehul Patel, Deputy Chief Adam Reavley, and Attorney Keri-Lyn Krafthefer. 4. Public Participation. The following spoke in favor of the futsal soccer fields. A. Caleb Salzman B. Maria Correa C. Marcia Tobey Salzman D. Mario Huerta E. Jenaro Terrazas F. Vicente Alvarez G. Jody Bovey H. Arturo Arvizu I. Kim Santiago Item # 5 ===== PDF PAGE 5 ===== City of West Chicago Regular City Council Meeting August 17, 2026 Page 2 J. Evelyn Canabal K. Jonathan Wolf L. Laura Finch M. Keely Walker N. Christian Rivera O. Griselda P. Maria Emma Villa Q. Daniel Czuba R. Naila Sauceda S. Louise Handel T. Jeff Anderson The following spoke against pursuing a case against the greenhouse. A. Kim Santiago B. Jonathan Wolf C. Keely Walker D. Steve Riani E. Daniel Czuba The following spoke against data centers: A. Evelyn Canabal B. Keely Walker Other public participation: A. Joe Sheehan – Mr. Sheehan Spoke against the resolution to dissolve the environmental trust. He suggested there be an audit done. B. Laura Finch – Ms. Finch spoke against litigation against residents and that they should all be dismissed. C. Martin McManamon – Mr. McManamon spoke in favor of a Klein Road bike path. There will be a public information meeting on September 8 from 5-7 p.m. at the Wayne Township Senior Center. He requests the city include funding for the West Chicago portion for the next two to three years. D. Barbara Laimins – Ms. Laimins spoke about government partnerships and who the city includes. 5. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of August 3, 2026. Alderman Hernandez made a motion to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of August 3, 2026, seconded by Alderman Myers. ===== PDF PAGE 6 ===== City of West Chicago Regular City Council Meeting August 17, 2026 Page 3 Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcántar-García, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Sheahan, Hernandez, Swiatek, Smith, Morano, and Myers. Motion carried. Voting Abstained: Carreto-Muñoz, Santiago and Aviña Soto. 6. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Corporate Disbursement Report. Alderman Dimas made a motion approving the August 17, 2026, Corporate Disbursement Report in the amount of $593,605.65 seconded by Alderman Stout. Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcántar-García, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Sheahan, Carreto Muñoz, Hernandez, Smith, Swiatek, Morano, Aviña Soto, and Myers. Motion carried. Voting Abstained: Santiago. 7. The Reading of the Proposed Consent Agenda: *Development Committee: A. Ordinance No. 26-O-0018 – 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 Publicly Owned Outdoor Athletic Fields. B. Ordinance No. 26-O-0019 – An Ordinance Granting a Zoning Variance for Pavement Setbacks for 2500 Enterprise Circle. *Infrastructure Committee: C. Ordinance No. 26-O-0017 – An Ordinance Authorizing the Disposal or Sale of Surplus Equipment, Stock Inventory, and/or Personal Property Owned by the City of West Chicago. D. Resolution No. 26-R-0063 – A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Contract with John Neri Construction Company, Inc. of Addison, Illinois for the York Avenue Area Watermain and Streets Rehabilitation Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $3,597,342.90. E. Resolution No. 26-R-0064 – A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Contract with Fields on Caton Farm, Inc. for the 2026 Fall Parkway Tree Planting Program in an Amount not to Exceed $122,833.00. *Public Affairs Committee: F. Approve – The Healthy West Chicago 5K Run Scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026. ===== PDF PAGE 7 ===== City of West Chicago Regular City Council Meeting August 17, 2026 Page 4 G. Approve – Wheaton Academy Homecoming Firework Display Scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026. H. Resolution No. 26-R-0065 - A Resolution Approving a Service Agreement with Andy Frain Services, Inc. for School Crossing Guard Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $82,952. *Items Not Sent to Committee: I. Ordinance No. 26-O-0020 – An Ordinance Granting an Exception to the Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers and Battery Energy Storage Systems for TPE IL DU199, LLC. J. Resolution No. 26-R-0066 – A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Amendment No. 1 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 $534,442.52 to $672,176.17, Depending on Selected Project Scope. 8. Motion to Establish the Consent Agenda: Alderman Myers made a motion to establish the consent agenda to include Items 7.A. through 7.J., seconded by Alderman Beebe. Alderman Alcántar-Garcia requested Item 7.I. be removed. Alderman Stout requested Item 7.A. be removed. Alderman Beebe requested Item 7.J. be removed. Alderman Myers amended his motion to establish the consent agenda to include Items 7.B. through 7.H., seconded by Alderman Beebe. Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcántar-García, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Sheahan, Carreto-Muñoz, Hernandez, Smith, Swiatek, Morano, Santiago, Aviña Soto, and Myers. Motion carried. 9. Motion to Approve Items on the Established Consent Agenda: Alderman Dimas made a motion to approve items on the established consent agenda to include Items 7.B. through 7.H., seconded by Alderman Myers. Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcántar-García, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Sheahan, Carreto-Muñoz, Hernandez, Smith, Swiatek, Morano, Santiago, Aviña Soto, and Myers. Motion carried. ===== PDF PAGE 8 ===== City of West Chicago Regular City Council Meeting August 17, 2026 Page 5 10. Consideration of Items Removed from the Consent Agenda: Alderman Myers made a motion to approve Item 7.A., seconded by Alderman Alcántar- García. There was discussion on the concerns on the soccer fields being in the downtown area as well as clarifications. Alderman Beebe made a motion to table Item 7.A., seconded by Alderman Stout. Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcántar-García, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Sheahan, Carreto-Muñoz, Hernandez, Smith, Swiatek, Morano, Santiago, Aviña Soto, and Myers. Motion carried. Alderman Dimas made a motion to approve Item 7.I., seconded by Alderman Morano. Alderman Alcántar-García wanted clarification why there is an exception being considered. Community Development Director John Sterrett explained both data centers and battery energy storage were included in the ordinance as the concerns regarding both uses came up simultaneously. Police Chief Colin Fleury stated the concerns about having data centers or battery energy storage when providing police response to emergency situations. The developer of a potential battery energy storage was present answering questions. The attorney of the DuPage Airport Authority was also present to state they are in the process of submitting an application. Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcántar-García, Stout, Dimas, Sheahan, Carreto- Muñoz, Hernandez, Smith, Swiatek, Santiago, Aviña Soto, and Myers. Voting Nay: Birch Ferguson, Morano. Motion carried. Alderman Beebe made a motion to approve Item 7.J., seconded by Alderman Myers. At 10:25 p.m., Alderman Stout made a motion to extend the meeting to 11:00 p.m. Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcántar-García, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Sheahan, Carreto- Muñoz, Hernandez, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Santiago, and Myers. Voting Nay: Aviña Soto. Motion carried. Director of Public Works Mehul Patel provided the options for Item 7.J., the Downtown Modernization and Beautification Project. There was discussion on the options as well as clarifications. ===== PDF PAGE 9 ===== City of West Chicago Regular City Council Meeting August 17, 2026 Page 6 At 11:00 p.m., Alderman Beebe made a motion to extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m., seconded by Alderman Dimas. Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcántar-García, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Sheahan, Carreto- Muñoz, Hernandez, Smith, Morano, Swiatek, Santiago, Aviña Soto and Myers. Motion carried. Alderman Beebe made an amended motion to approve Item 7.J. Resolution No. 26-R- 0066, adding Option 2 and the amount of $652,576.97, Alderman Myers concurred with the amendment as seconder. Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcántar-García, Carreto Muñoz, Hernandez, Smith, Santiago, and Aviña Soto. Voting Nay: Stout, Birch Ferguson, Sheahan, Swiatek, Morano and Myers. Voting Abstained: Dimas. Motion carried. 11. Reports by Committees: None 12. Unfinished Business: A. Resolution No. 26-R-0045 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of West Chicago, DuPage County, Illinois, Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Third Amendment to the Tronox/Kerr-McGee Multisite Environmental Response Trust Agreement and Related Documents. Alderman Dimas made a motion to approve Item 12.A., seconded by Alderman Beebe. City Administrator Ramirez clarified that money is not being taken away. Should there be any money left, the city would be the first to accept or refuse it. Voting Aye by Roll Call: Beebe, Alcántar-García, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Sheahan, Carreto-Muñoz, Hernandez, Smith, Swiatek, Morano, Santiago, Aviña Soto, and Myers. Motion carried. 13. New Business: None 14. City Administrator’s Report: City Administrator Ramirez encouraged council to look at the weekly update as it includes information about the budget. 15. Correspondence and Announcements Upcoming Meetings September 3, 2026 Infrastructure Committee September 8, 2026 Finance Committee ===== PDF PAGE 10 ===== City of West Chicago Regular City Council Meeting August 17, 2026 Page 7 September 14, 2026 Development Committee Mayor Bovey mentioned the Mosaic Market concludes this week. The Food Fest event is this Saturday, August 22nd 4:00-8:00 p.m. A special City Council meeting on August 26th which will continue the budget workshops will be held at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The presentation will be regarding anticipated general fund expenditures. 16. Mayor’s Comments. The Mayor stated they should have valued what the community wanted instead of a legalistic approach. 17. Executive Session A. Land Acquisition – 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (5) (6) B. Litigation – 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (11) C. Personnel Matters – 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (1) D. Review of Official Record – 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (21) 18. Adjournment At 11:23 p.m., Alderman Dimas made a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss land acquisition and pending litigation, which was seconded by Alderman Santiago. Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcántar-García, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Sheahan, Carreto-Muñoz, Hernandez, Smith, Swiatek, Morano, Santiago, Aviña Soto, and Myers. Motion carried. Aldermen Aviña Soto and Sheahan left the meeting during Executive session. At 11:59 p.m., Alderman Stout made a motion to adjourn regular session, which was seconded by Alderman Dimas. Voting Aye by Voice Vote: Beebe, Alcántar-García, Stout, Dimas, Birch Ferguson, Carreto-Muñoz, Hernandez, Swiatek, Smith, Morano, Santiago, and Myers. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Valeria Biggerstaff Executive Office Manager