Westmont, IL

Environmental Improvement Committee

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific legislative items, contracts, or proposals are listed for decision or discussion.

Planning & Zoning Commission

Village Board

Fire Public Safety

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

Administration and Finance Committee

Environmental Improvement Committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

Village Board

Public Works Committee

General

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

Village Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

Village Board

Village Board

Village Board

Village Board

Village Board

Village Board

Village Board

Village Board

Village Board

Village Board

The Village Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for October 29, 2026 has been canceled. No business was conducted or decided at this meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2026.

• October 29, 2026 Village Board meeting canceled
• Next regular meeting scheduled for November 12, 2026
• ADA accommodation contact: (630) 981-6210 voice, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will review the status of a Chief Fire Officer candidate and outstanding test results. The board is also scheduled to discuss its potential budget and the migration of Public Safety Testing.

• Status review of Chief Fire Officer Candidate
• Pay Schedule for Fire and Police Commissioners
• Discussion of potential budget
• Migrating Public Safety Testing (PST)

Administration and Finance Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the 2026 property tax levy and TIF agreements. The agenda also includes a review of a strategic plan report from CP2 Consulting.

• 2026 Property Tax Levy discussion
• TIF Agreements, Amendment & New TIF Adoption
• CP2 Consulting Strategic Plan Report

Village Board

The Village Board will review special use permits for a dance studio, art studio, and tattoo salon, as well as a lot subdivision. The board is also considering a change order for the North Elevated Water Storage Tank and various liquor license amendments.

• Change Order #1 for North Elevated Water Storage Tank not to exceed $143,275.00
• Purchase orders for DuPage Senior Citizen Council ($25,000.00) and West Central Municipal Conference ($44,392.25)
• Special Use Permit for Dynamic Perception Dance Company at 782-784 Burr Oak Drive
• Special Use Permit and variance for tattoo and body piercing services at 414 Plaza Drive, Suite 106
• Lot subdivision and variance request for 6323 South Richmond Ave

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on requests for business special use permits and property subdivisions. The meeting includes reviews of proposed instructional services and a tattoo service, as well as a lot subdivision request.

• Subdivision of one lot into two and a lot depth variance at 6323 South Richmond Avenue
• Special Use Permit for a dance studio at 782-784 Burr Oak Drive
• Special Use Permit for an art studio, gallery, and retail at 111 North Cass Avenue
• Special Use Permit and distance variance for a tattoo and body piercing service at 414 Plaza Drive, Suite 106
• Withdrawal of variance request for a shed at 217 North Grant Street

Environmental Improvement Committee

The Environmental Improvement Committee is meeting at 1600 Harvester Rd in West Chicago. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct a tour of Sims Lifecycle Services.

• Tour of Sims Lifecycle Services at 1600 Harvester Rd, West Chicago, IL

General

The Joint Review Board will meet to review the FY25 Annual Financial Report for the South Business District TIF. The board will also discuss project activity and future plans for the TIF district.

• Approval of June 09, 2026 meeting minutes
• Overview of Annual Financial Report for FYE 2025
• Overview of Village of Westmont project activity
• Discussion of future plans for TIF

General

The Joint Review Board will meet to review the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Tax Increment Finance Report. The board will discuss project activity and future plans for the Central Business District TIF.

• Approval of June 09, 2026 meeting minutes
• Overview of Annual Financial Report for FYE 2025
• Overview of Village of Westmont project activity
• Discussion of future plans for TIF

Environmental Improvement Committee

The Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, October 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass. The agenda is largely procedural: roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, public comment, and approval of the minutes of the September 8, 2026 regular meeting. The only substantive new item listed is a presentation by the Westmont Garden Club, listed as a presentation with no budgeted amount. The agenda also lists committee reports and a miscellaneous section, but gives no details on what those reports cover.

• Guest speaker: presentation by the Westmont Garden Club (listed as a presentation, no budgeted amount)
• Approval of minutes from the September 8, 2026 regular meeting
• Committee reports from the Committee Chair, EIC Liaison, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, Schools Liaison, and an additional report
• Public comment period
• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes appear on this agenda

Village Board

The Westmont Village Board meets October 1, 2026 to vote on selecting Marquette Companies as preferred developer for a downtown redevelopment project and on a Major Site Plan for a new loading dock at 430 Plaza Drive that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denying. The board will also consider a risk management insurance change, several purchase orders, a hotel/motel grant, a pedestrian crossing grant application, Village Hall remodeling, and the sale of a small strip of surplus land. Several items are on the consent agenda for a single omnibus vote.

• 430 Plaza Drive: ordinance for a Major Site Plan for a new loading dock by Great Lakes Plumbing Heating & Fire Protection; Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended denial (0-5, 2 absent) on August 12, 2026
• Downtown redevelopment: ordinance selecting Marquette Companies as preferred developer for the Cass & Quincy site (Westmont Centre and Bales Lumber properties), with an estimated $106 million investment, about 232 residential units, and a 6-story building
• Purchase orders totaling $75,700.00: Culture Amp Inc. $25,830.00 for employee performance review software and Cybor Fire Protection Company $49,870.00 for a fire sprinkler system at the new Public Works cold storage facility at 328 S. Wilmette
• Net Game Hotel/Motel Grant of $4,500.00 for a Wicket West Fest Pickleball Tournament on October 17, 2026 at 145 Plaza Drive; not specifically budgeted but covered by hotel/motel tax reserves
• Village Hall board room remodeling: ordinance approving a $50,199.80 proposal with Albrite Building, Inc., requiring a waiver of competitive bidding with 4 affirmative trustee votes

Police Public Safety Committee

The Westmont Police Public Safety Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 4:30 PM at Village Hall, 31 W. Quincy Street. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the August 6, 2026 meeting, a swearing-in ceremony, department awards, a staffing update, and community events. Reports include a Community Development Code Enforcement report. No ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the August 6, 2026 regular meeting
• Swearing-in ceremony
• Department awards
• Staffing update
• Community Development Code Enforcement report

General

The Westmont Fire Pension Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing financial reports, and considering new board members. The board will also make a final recommendation on the tax levy for the Village, a key fiscal decision. The meeting may move into closed session for permitted discussions.

• Final recommendation of tax levy for the Village
• Applications for membership and appointment of new board member
• Approval of June 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of investor reports and cash management policy
• Vendor payments and treasurer's report

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss upcoming fire department testing and conduct oral interviews for the position of Division Chief of Training. The board may enter executive session for personnel or legal matters, but all votes will be in open session.

• Discussion of upcoming fire department testing
• Oral interviews for Division Chief of Training

The Board conducted oral interviews for five candidates for the Fire Chief Officer/Training Position. Because all candidates passed the interview process, the Board decided to make no changes to the Final Eligibility List.

• Maintained Final Eligibility List without changes (3-0)

Fire Pension Board of Trustees

This agenda is a notice of cancellation only. The regular Fire Pension Board meeting scheduled for September 11, 2026, was canceled, and a special meeting has been scheduled for September 26, 2026. No other business is listed.

• Regular meeting of September 11, 2026 canceled
• Special meeting scheduled for September 26, 2026

Village Board

The Village Board will review several land use proposals, including a new car condominium development at 755 Oakmont Lane and a five-lot subdivision at 25 Hidden View Drive. The meeting also includes discussions on grant applications for downtown improvements and police recruitment services.

• Special Use Permit for car condominium development at 755 Oakmont Lane
• $100,731.70 Downtown Incentive Program grant for 222 East Chicago Avenue
• Five-lot subdivision and reduction of recapture costs for 25 Hidden View Drive
• $63,327.00 purchase order for General Refrigeration Service, LLC
• Agreement with Public Safety Testing, Inc. for police recruitment ($3,960 annual fee)

The Village Board approved a Planned Unit Development for a four-building car condominium complex. Other actions included granting a downtown incentive grant and authorizing a grant application for Cass Avenue streetscape improvements.

• Approved $3,009,746.64 in finance ordinances and purchase orders (5-0)
• Approved reduction of recapture costs for 25 Hidden View Drive (5-0)
• Approved five-lot subdivision at 25 Hidden View Drive (5-0)
• Approved side yard setback variance for patio at 401-403 S Linden Ave (5-0)
• Approved rear yard setback variance for porch at 121 W 41st St (5-0)
• Approved PUD for car condominiums at 755 Oakmont Lane with 7-foot open fence (5-0)
• Awarded Downtown Incentive Program grant to D.J.’s Sports Bar at 222 E Chicago Ave (5-0)
• Authorized ITEP grant application for Cass Avenue streetscape improvements (5-0)

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will review several unfinished items including residential sprinkler requirements and lot coverage amendments. The committee will also consider a new zoning text amendment regarding vehicle sales and service screening.

• Zoning Text Amendment - Lot Coverage
• Zoning Text Amendment - Vehicle Sales and Service Screening
• Chapter 18 Building Code Local Amendments - Residential Sprinklers
• Permit Fee Waiver Program Update
• Comprehensive Plan / Streetscape Update

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to discuss and review the fire promotion process, outstanding test results, and the upcoming Chief Fire Officer exam. They will also consider a pay schedule for commissioners and a potential switch to Public Safety Testing (PST) for exams. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Discussion and review of Fire Promotion and Process
• Review of outstanding test results
• Chief Fire Officer Exam and Events
• Pay Schedule for Fire and Police Commissioners
• Migrating to Public Safety Testing (PST) from I/O Solutions for Exams

The Commission approved the minutes from the August 18 and September 9 meetings. Members discussed upcoming fire testing and a Master Services Agreement with Public Safety Testing for police candidates, which is pending the Village Manager's signature.

• Approved August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes (2-0-1)
• Approved September 9, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes (3-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on fire chief candidate testing and scheduling, as well as outstanding police department candidates. The board may enter executive session for personnel and legal discussions, but all votes will be in open session.

• Discussion and vote on FD Chief Fire Officer Candidate Testing/Scheduling
• Discussion and vote on PD Candidates that are outstanding at this time

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners voted 3-0 to advance Candidates #73, #74, and #75 to the background screening phase after reviewing their polygraph results. The board unanimously rejected a motion to offer Candidate #74 a probationary police officer position, and also voted 3-0 to discontinue Candidate #72's status. The board approved four invoices for polygraph, psychological evaluation, and attorney services, and scheduled fire chief oral interviews for September 21, 2026.

• Advanced Candidate #73 to background screening (3-0)
• Advanced Candidate #74 to background screening (3-0)
• Advanced Candidate #75 to background screening (3-0)
• Denied offer of probationary police officer position to Candidate #74 (0-3)
• Discontinued Candidate #72's status (0-3)
• Approved Invoice #7191 to Conrad Polygraph for $225.00 (3-0)
• Approved Invoice #7247 to Conrad Polygraph for $900.00 (3-0)
• Approved Invoice #C66532A to IOS Solution for $575.00 (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several property requests. These include a subdivision at 25 Hidden View Drive and a proposed car condominium development at 755 Oakmont Lane.

• Subdivision of one lot into five lots at 25 Hidden View Drive
• Zoning variance for a screened porch at 121 West 41st Street
• Zoning variance for a patio at 401 and 403 South Linden Avenue
• Special Use Permit and PUD for car condominiums at 755 Oakmont Lane

The Westmont Planning & Zoning Commission approved meeting minutes from August and voted to recommend approval for four zoning and subdivision requests to the Village Board of Trustees. The recommendations cover a residential subdivision at 25 Hidden View Drive, a rear yard setback variance at 121 West 41st Street, a side yard variance with stormwater conditions at 401 and 403 South Linden Avenue, and a PUD special use permit for a car condominium development at 755 Oakmont Lane.

• Approved minutes from the August 12, 2026, regular meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from the August 26, 2026, special joint meeting (7-0)
• Recommended approval of a 1-to-5 lot subdivision at 25 Hidden View Drive (7-0)
• Recommended approval of a rear yard setback variance for 121 West 41st Street (6-0)
• Recommended approval of a side yard setback variance for 401-403 S. Linden Ave. with stormwater conditions (6-0)
• Recommended approval of a PUD special use permit, development plan, and major site plan for a car condominium at 755 Oakmont Lane with a modified fence requirement (5-1 on PUD, 6-0 on plans)

Environmental Improvement Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items, including the approval of previous minutes and various committee reports. No specific environmental projects or ordinances are listed for discussion on this agenda.

• Approval of August 3, 2026, meeting minutes
• Reports from Committee Chair and EIC Liaison
• Reports from Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and Schools Liaison

Administration and Finance Committee

The regular September 3, 2026 meeting of the Administration & Finance Committee has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting is October 15, 2026. This agenda contains only the cancellation notice and no other business items.

• Regular September 3, 2026 meeting canceled
• Next scheduled meeting is October 15, 2026

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on a consent agenda and several new business items, including contracts, a liquor license, a TIF grant, a tree fee waiver, a subdivision, a special use permit, a site plan, and a sidewalk project. Key decisions include a five-year audit contract extension with Sikich LLC for up to $279,181, awarding a $241,674 sidewalk improvement bid to Globe Construction, and a $48,000 road salt purchase. The board will also consider a temporary liquor license for Tapatio Mexican Grill and a $12,500 TIF relocation grant for TLD Design Studios.

• Five-year audit contract extension with Sikich LLC, max $279,181
• Award 2026 Sidewalk Improvements Project to Globe Construction Inc., $241,674
• Purchase 400 tons of road salt from Salt Xchange Inc., $48,000
• Temporary Class 3 liquor license for Tapatio Mexican Grill, 11 W. Quincy St.
• Commercial TIF Relocation Grant to TLD Design Studios, not to exceed $12,500

The Westmont Village Board approved the consent agenda, various purchase orders and proclamations, and several new business items including a sidewalk improvement project and change order, road salt purchases, and a TIF relocation grant. The board also postponed a major site plan for a loading dock at 430 Plaza Drive for two meetings following public comments regarding noise concerns. All listed votes passed unanimously (6-0).

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, finance ordinance #18 ($1,758,451.92), purchase orders ($106,578.16), and proclamations (6-0)
• Approved temporary Class 3 liquor license for Tapatio Mexican Grill at 11 W. Quincy St. (6-0)
• Awarded Commercial TIF Relocation Grant to TLD Design Studios not to exceed $12,500 (6-0)
• Approved heritage tree replacement fee-in-lieu waiver for 215 N. Lincoln St. (6-0)
• Approved preliminary plan and final plat of subdivision to split 53 West 59th Street into two lots (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for Moroz Music LLC at 414 Plaza Drive, Suite 103 for private music lessons (6-0)
• Postponed major site plan for a loading dock at 430 Plaza Drive for two board meetings (6-0)
• Approved five-year contract extension with Sikich LLC for independent auditing services (6-0)

General

The Westmont Village Board and Planning & Zoning Commission are holding a joint meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes public comment and a discussion item on the plan, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Discussion of the Comprehensive Plan

The Village Board and Planning & Zoning Commission held a joint session to identify community issues, strengths, and potential projects for the Comprehensive Plan. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the meeting.

Village Board

The Westmont Village Board will consider several items, including a zoning variance and site plan amendment for a larger diesel emergency generator at the South Fire Station, a $2,500 hotel/motel grant to the Westmont Area Historical Society, and text amendments to construction and fire codes. The board will also vote on consent agenda items, including permits for the Vision & Vibe Fest and Wicked West Fest, and a commissioner reappointment.

• Generator variance and site plan amendment for 6015 S. Cass Ave., 6101 S. Cass Ave., and 1000 Beninford Ln. (diesel, ~175 sq ft, 11 ft tall)
• Hotel/Motel Grant of $2,500 to Westmont Area Historical Society
• Chapter 18 & 42 text amendments for construction and fire control requirements
• Vision & Vibe Fest permits and street closure (Dallas between Linden and Warwick) on Sept. 12-13
• Wicked West Fest permits and street closures on Oct. 17, including Cass Ave. and Irving St.

The Westmont Village Board approved a consent agenda that included a finance ordinance totaling $3,076,093.16, minutes from the August 6 board meeting, and permits for the Vision & Vibe Fest and Wicked West Fest Halloween events. The board also approved a zoning variance and site plan amendment for an emergency generator at the South Fire Station, a $2,500 Hotel/Motel Grant to the Westmont Area Historical Society, and text amendments to construction and fire control requirements. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with no absent trustees. The meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda including finance ordinance of $3,076,093.16 and August 6 minutes (6-0)
• Approved generator variance and site plan amendment for South Fire Station at 6015/6101 S. Cass Ave and 1000 Beninford Ln (6-0)
• Awarded $2,500 Hotel/Motel Grant to Westmont Area Historical Society (6-0)
• Approved Chapter 18 and 42 text amendments on construction and fire control requirements (6-0)
• Confirmed Mayor's reappointment of Stella Quazilla to Fire and Police Commission (6-0)
• Approved permits for Vision & Vibe Fest Sept 12-13 and Wicked West Fest Oct 17 (6-0)
• Adjourned at 6:36 p.m. (6-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes from May 28, 2026, and receiving updates on employee recognition, the sidewalk program, snow and ice control, and capital improvement projects. The committee will also consider local amendments to Chapter 18 of the building code. No final decisions are expected; items are for discussion and review.

• Sidewalk Program Update
• Snow and Ice Control Plan
• Capital Improvement Project Update
• Chapter 18 Building Code Local Amendments
• Approval of May 28, 2026 minutes

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will discuss and review the fire promotion process and any outstanding test results. They will also review an invoice for services rendered. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comment.

• Discussion and review of Fire promotion and process
• Review of any outstanding test results available to the Commission
• Review invoice for services rendered

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners voted 0-2 to deny a conditional offer of employment to Candidate #53 as a probationary police officer, and voted 2-0 to offer the same conditional offer to Candidate #56, who accepted. The board also approved payment of five invoices totaling $15,027.83 and accepted the minutes of its July 21 special meeting and August 15 regular meeting. Commissioner Sible was absent; no members of the public attended.

• Conditional offer of employment to Candidate #53 as probationary police officer denied (0-2)
• Conditional offer of employment to Candidate #56 as probationary police officer approved (2-0); offer accepted
• Approved $185.50 payment to Ottosen, Dinolfo, Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd. (2-0)
• Approved $11,443.33 payment to I/O Solutions for FD Assistant Chief Assessment Process, installment 2 of 3 (2-0)
• Approved $1,150.00 payment to I/O Solutions for two police candidate psychological evaluations (2-0)
• Approved $1,137.00 payment for physical exam of one PD candidate (2-0)
• Approved $1,112.00 payment for physical exam of one PD candidate (2-0)
• Accepted July 21, 2026 special meeting minutes and August 15, 2026 regular meeting minutes (2-0 each)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to conduct oral interviews of police candidates, review miscellaneous invoices and reports, and receive updates on fire candidates. The meeting includes public comment and is otherwise procedural.

• Oral interviews of police candidates
• Miscellaneous invoices and reports since last meeting
• Fire candidate updates

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners conducted oral interviews for entry-level patrol officer candidates. Four candidates (Nos. 72-75) were advanced to the polygraph phase, while one candidate (No. 69) was removed for not appearing. The board also approved five invoices for services related to candidate evaluations and assessments.

• Removed Candidate #69 from consideration for failing to appear (2-0)
• Advanced Candidate #72 to polygraph phase (2-0)
• Advanced Candidate #73 to polygraph phase (2-0)
• Advanced Candidate #74 to polygraph phase (2-0)
• Advanced Candidate #75 to polygraph phase (2-0)
• Approved $1,112.00 invoice to Premier Occupational Health for physical exam (2-0)
• Approved $11,443.33 invoice to IOS Solutions for FD Assistant Chief Assessment (2-0)
• Approved $185.50 invoice to Ottosen, DiNolfo for communication (2-0)

General

The Village of Westmont will conduct public hearings regarding alleged state and local law violations by specific business licensees. Deputy Village Mayor Ronald J. Gunter will preside over the proceedings.

• Liquor hearings: Aldi
• Liquor hearings: Papa Passeros
• Liquor hearings: Prestige Liquors
• Liquor hearings: Stella’s Place
• Tobacco hearing: Mobil

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider four new business items: a lot subdivision at 53 West 59th Street, a special use permit for private music lessons at 414 Plaza Drive, a major site plan for a loading dock at 430 Plaza Drive, and a zoning variance and site plan amendment for an emergency generator at three village-owned properties on Cass Avenue and Beninford Lane. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and an open forum for public comment.

• PZC 023-2026: Subdivision of one lot into two at 53 West 59th Street in R-3 district
• PZC 024-2026: Special Use Permit for private music lessons at 414 Plaza Drive, Suite 103 in M Manufacturing District
• PZC 025-2026: Major Site Plan for new loading dock at 430 Plaza Drive by Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating Co.
• PZC 026-2026: Zoning variance and site plan amendment for emergency generator at 6015 South Cass Avenue, 6101 South Cass Avenue, and 1000 Beninford Lane

The Commission recommended several requests to the Village Board of Trustees, including a fire station generator relocation and a music school special use permit. A request for a new loading dock at 430 Plaza Drive was denied following resident concerns over noise.

• Recommended approval to subdivide 1 lot into 2 at 53 West 59th Street (5-0)
• Recommended approval for Special Use Permit for private music lessons at 414 Plaza Drive, Suite 103 (5-0)
• Denied Major Site Plan for new loading dock at 430 Plaza Drive (0-5)
• Recommended approval for emergency generator size and fuel type variance at 6015 S. Cass Ave, 6101 S. Cass Ave, and 1000 Beninford Lane (5-0)
• Recommended approval for Major Site Plan amendment to relocate emergency generator at 6015 S. Cass Ave, 6101 S. Cass Ave, and 1000 Beninford Lane (5-0)
• Approved July 8, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

Police Public Safety Committee

The Westmont Police Public Safety Committee will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of prior minutes, and new business items including a staffing update, community events, and a license plate reader update. Reports from the committee chair, department director, and divisions are also scheduled, along with miscellaneous items such as risk management insurance review, lot coverage discussion, and Wall of Mayors review.

• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2026 regular meeting
• Staffing update
• Community events discussion
• License plate reader update
• Risk management insurance review