Westmont public meetings in 2024

Administration and Finance Committee

The Administration & Finance Committee will discuss a Fire Department Promotion, a GIS update, a proposed Technical Review Committee, and a Personnel Policy Update. No decision items with dollar amounts or zoning changes are listed; the agenda is primarily discussion-oriented.

• Fire Department Promotion
• GIS Update
• New Committee Review - Technical Review Committee
• Personnel Policy Update

The Administration and Finance Committee approved the October 3, 2024 minutes and received presentations on the Village's GIS system and 2024 personnel policy updates. The committee discussed creating a Technical Review Committee, reviewed options for funding a fire department headquarters rebuild, and discussed the potential for a grocery sales tax increase. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were discussion items for the Board agenda.

• Approved October 3, 2024 committee minutes (all ayes)
• Swore in Stephanie Grimm to Fire Department Captain
• Discussed creating a Technical Review Committee (no vote)
• Reviewed 2024 personnel policy updates (8 administrative, 6 legislative) for Board agenda
• Discussed funding options for Fire Department headquarters rebuild (no vote)
• Discussed potential 0.5% grocery sales tax increase for debt service (no vote)

Village Board

The Westmont Village Board will hold public hearings and consider adopting the 2024 property tax levy of $10,898,375 for the Village and $112,507 for Special Service Area 2, both a 4.9% increase. The board will also vote on appointing Matthew Scales to fill a vacant trustee seat, approving a lease with State Representative Martha Deuter, and several consent agenda items including purchase orders totaling $244,212.63. Additionally, the board will consider zoning text amendments to increase multifamily density in R-4 and R-5 districts and a land consolidation at North Cass Avenue and East Burlington Street.

• Proposed 2024 property tax levy of $10,898,375 for Village of Westmont (4.9% increase)
• Proposed 2024 property tax levy of $112,507 for Special Service Area 2 (4.9% increase)
• Mayor's appointment of Matthew Scales to fill vacant trustee position
• Lease agreement with Illinois State Representative Martha Deuter for Suites 103-104 at Westmont Centre
• Zoning text amendment to revert minimum lot area for multifamily dwellings in R-4 and R-5 districts to pre-1986 standards

The Village Board approved the 2024 property tax levy for the Village and Special Service Area 2, and established water rates and fixed fees for 2025-2033. The board also approved a consent agenda covering finance and purchase orders, event permits, and fee waivers, and confirmed Matthew Scales to fill the vacant trustee seat. All votes were unanimous among the four trustees present, with Trustee Barker absent.

• Approved 2024 property tax levy of $11,010,882 (4-0)
• Approved 2024 Special Service Area 2 tax levy of $112,507 (4-0)
• Approved water rate amendments and established rates for 2025-2033 (4-0)
• Confirmed Matthew Scales as trustee (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,126,370.23 in finance and purchase orders (4-0)
• Approved Westmont Centre lease for State Rep. Martha Deuter (4-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with DuPage County for tourism (4-0)
• Approved resubdivision/consolidation at N. Cass Ave & E. Burlington St (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request to consolidate six parcels into one lot and a zoning text amendment regarding multi-family dwelling lot areas. The body will also hold public hearings for three special use and development requests.

• PZC 032-2024: Consolidate six lots including 1 North Cass Avenue and 13-19 East Burlington Avenue
• PZC 026-2024: Amended Planned Development Agreement for daycare outdoor uses at 233 West 63rd Street
• PZC 027-2024: Special Use Permit for a retail copy shop at 36 North Cass Avenue
• PZC 028-2024: Special Use Permit for a commercial school at 27 East Chicago Avenue
• PZC 030-2024: Zoning text amendment regarding minimum lot area for multiple-family dwellings

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a preliminary plan to consolidate six parcels near Cass and Burlington Avenues into one lot, along with a variance to delay land improvement costs until future development. It also recommended approvals for outdoor daycare uses at Westmont Yard, a special use permit for a copy shop, a special use permit for a martial arts school, and a text amendment to lower minimum lot area for multi-family dwellings in R-4 and R-5 districts. All recommendations go to the Village Board of Trustees for final action.

• Recommended approval of preliminary subdivision to consolidate six parcels into one lot (7-0)
• Recommended approval of variance to delay land improvements and cash-in-lieu until development (7-0)
• Recommended approval of amended planned development agreement for outdoor daycare uses at Westmont Yard (7-0)
• Recommended approval of amended site and landscaping plans for Westmont Yard (7-0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for retail copy shop at 36 N. Cass Ave. (6-1)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for commercial school at 27 E. Chicago Ave. (7-0)
• Recommended approval of text amendment to reduce minimum lot area for multi-family dwellings in R-4 and R-5 districts (7-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting on December 7, 2024, to conduct oral interviews and review candidates for entry-level probationary police officer positions. The board will also review any existing items requiring their decision.

• Oral interviews for Entry-Level Probationary Police Officer Candidates
• Review of candidates' written exercises and status decisions
• Review of existing items requiring board decision

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a special meeting on December 7, 2024, to review oral interview results for candidates from the non-lateral eligibility list. Four candidates (Nos. 32, 34, 30, 29) were not advanced to the polygraph phase, as all motions failed 0-3. One candidate (No. 35) was approved to proceed to the polygraph phase by a 3-0 vote. The board also approved three invoices for testing and publication services.

• Candidate #32 not advanced to polygraph (0-3)
• Candidate #34 not advanced to polygraph (0-3)
• Candidate #30 not advanced to polygraph (0-3)
• Candidate #29 not advanced to polygraph (0-3)
• Candidate #35 advanced to polygraph (3-0)
• Approved $1,147.00 invoice from Premier Medical (3-0)
• Approved $575.00 invoice from I/O Solutions (3-0)
• Approved $98.00 invoice from Shaw Media (3-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss several infrastructure assessments and facility updates. The meeting includes reviews of pavement and sidewalk conditions and an update on the FDHQ facility evaluation.

• FDHQ Facility Evaluation Update
• Sidewalk Condition Assessment
• Pavement Condition Survey results
• Lead & Copper Rule update
• Liberty Park SRF discussion

The committee received a detailed evaluation of the Fire Department Headquarters at 6115 S. Cass Ave. from the 845 Group, which identified significant safety and code issues and presented three options: renovation, renovation with addition, or new construction. No decision was made; the item was informational only. The committee also discussed but did not change the location of Cruisin' Nights and Taste of Westmont, and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes from 9/19/24 (motion by Liddle, second by Barker)
• Received Fire HQ facility evaluation with three options (no action taken)
• Consensus to keep Cruisin' Nights and Taste of Westmont on Cass Ave. (no formal vote)

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss a proposed water rate adjustment and vote on several ordinances, including special use permits for an animal grooming business at 822 E Ogden Avenue and a performing arts studio at 750 Pasquinelli Drive, as well as a text amendment to allow performing arts studios in the O/R District. They will also consider an intergovernmental agreement with DuPage County for the Liberty Park water expansion project using $700,000 in ARPA funds and award a $726,254 watermain extension bid to Miller Pipeline LLC.

• Discussion of water rate adjustment that would increase most residents' costs by ~$2.50/month in the first year
• Award of $726,254 watermain extension contract to Miller Pipeline LLC for Lincoln and 41st Street
• Intergovernmental agreement with DuPage County for Liberty Park water expansion (ARPA-funded $700,000)
• Special use permit for an animal grooming business at 822 East Ogden Avenue in the B-2 district
• Text amendment to allow performing arts studios as a special use in the Office/Research District, and a related permit for Expression Dance Studio at 750 Pasquinelli Drive

The Westmont Village Board approved several items, including a special use permit for an animal grooming business at 822 East Ogden Ave, a zoning text amendment to allow performing arts studios in the Office/Research District, a special use permit for Expression Dance Studio at 750 Pasquinelli Drive, an intergovernmental agreement with DuPage County for the Liberty Park Water Expansion Project, and awarded a bid to Miller Pipeline LLC for the Lincoln and 41st Street Watermain Extension. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Trustee Guzzo absent. The board also discussed a water rate adjustment, with an ordinance to be presented at the next meeting, and the Mayor proposed Matt Scales to fill the board vacancy.

• Approved consent agenda including Finance Ordinance #16 for $1,569,097.69 (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for animal grooming at 822 East Ogden Ave (4-0)
• Approved text amendment allowing performing arts studios in O/R District (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for Expression Dance Studio at 750 Pasquinelli Drive (4-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with DuPage County for Liberty Park Water Expansion (4-0)
• Awarded bid to Miller Pipeline LLC for Lincoln and 41st Street Watermain Extension (4-0)

Environmental Improvement Committee

The Environmental Improvement Committee will review minutes, receive reports on recycling events and street lighting, and consider a special recycling event vendor fee. The group will also discuss a Dark Sky Grant and committee goals for 2025.

• Approval of November 23 Electronics & More Recycling Event minutes
• Review of 2025 Guest Speakers and Committee Goals
• Discussion of Downtown Street Lighting and No Mow ‘Til Mother’s Day 2025
• Consideration of Special Recycling Event Vendor Fee
• Discussion of Dark Sky Grant application

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to review testing results for Candidate #25 from the current eligibility list and determine whether to extend an offer of employment. They will also discuss the upcoming schedule of oral interviews for other candidates on the list. All votes are conducted in open session.

• Review of testing results for Candidate #25 from the current eligibility list
• Determination of whether to offer employment to Candidate #25
• Discussion of upcoming oral interview schedule for candidates
• Possible executive session for personnel and legal matters

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a special meeting on November 23, 2024. The board voted 0-3 against offering employment to Candidate #25 after reviewing the psychological report. The board approved a $575 invoice to I/O Solutions and scheduled a special meeting for December 7, 2024, to interview five new candidates.

• Motion to offer employment to Candidate #25 failed (0-3)
• Approved invoice #C61539A to I/O Solutions for $575.00 (3-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for December 7, 2024, at 8 a.m. to interview five candidates

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for November 19, 2024, at 2:00pm. No business will be conducted.

• Regular meeting of November 19, 2024, cancelled

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee discussed local amendments to building and fire codes and a multi-family density text amendment. Staff was directed to adjust the R5 zoning district density and take the text amendment to the next planning and zoning meeting. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only formal action was approval of the August 8, 2024 minutes.

• Approved minutes from August 8, 2024 regular meeting (voice vote)
• Directed staff to adjust R5 zoning district density and take text amendment to next planning and zoning meeting

Community Development Committee

The committee will continue discussions regarding local amendments to building and fire regulations. Members will also hold a discussion on multi-family density.

• Local Amendments to Building and Fire Regulations
• Multi-Family Density Discussion
• Permitting status report on Online Permitting

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on consent agenda items (minutes, finance ordinances, purchase orders, a dementia awareness proclamation) and consider several ordinances: increasing tobacco licenses for Grab & Go, annexing 4119 N Lincoln Street, approving a site plan amendment for a maintenance garage at James Long Park, and an intergovernmental agreement with Metra for a pedestrian tunnel. The board will also determine the proposed 2024 aggregate property tax levy of $11,010,882 for the Village and Library (4.9% increase) and $112,507 for Special Service Area 2, and discuss a water rate adjustment that would raise most residents' costs by about $2.50/month in the first year.

• Proposed aggregate property tax levy of $11,010,882 (4.9% increase for Village & Library) and $112,507 for SSA2
• Discussion of water rate adjustment; first-year increase of approximately $2.50/month for most residents
• Ordinance to increase Class B tobacco licenses by one for Sefin LLC d/b/a Grab & Go at 7 S. Lincoln Street
• Ordinance to voluntarily annex 4119 North Lincoln Street (vacant; to be zoned R-3 residential)
• Ordinance approving IGA with Metra for design of a grade-separated pedestrian crossing tunnel (Village responsible for construction and maintenance, contingent on funding)

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, finance ordinances, and purchase orders, alongside a proclamation declaring November as Dementia Friendly Awareness Month. The board also approved a tobacco license increase for Grab N' Goat, voluntary annexation of 4119 North Lincoln Street, James M. Long Park site plan amendments and variances, an intergovernmental agreement with Metra, and proposed 2024 aggregate property tax levies for the village, library, and Special Service Area 2. Additionally, Trustee Simonovich announced her resignation effective the following day.

• Approved consent agenda including October 17, 2024 minutes, executive session minutes, finance ordinances, and purchase orders (6-0)
• Approved proclamation declaring November as Dementia Friendly Awareness Month (6-0)
• Approved ordinance increasing available Class B tobacco licenses by one for Sefin LLC d/b/a Grab N' Goat at 7 S. Lincoln Street (6-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 4119 North Lincoln Street (6-0)
• Approved site plan amendment and zoning variance for a maintenance garage at James M. Long Park at 867 and 888 Blackhawk Drive (6-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Metra for a pedestrian crossing tunnel (6-0)
• Approved proposed aggregate property tax levy for 2024 for the village and library (6-0)
• Approved proposed aggregate property tax levy for 2024 for Westmont Special Service Area 2 (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold four public hearings on new business items, including a special use permit for an animal grooming business at 822 East Ogden Avenue, a zoning text amendment to add Performing Art Studio as a special use, a special use permit for a Performing Arts Studio at 750 Pasquinelli Drive, and a variance and site plan amendment for a maintenance garage at James M. Long Park (867 and 888 Blackhawk Drive).

• Public hearing PZC 023-2024: Special Use Permit for animal grooming business in B-2 district at 822 East Ogden Avenue
• Public hearing PZC 025-2024: Text amendment to allow Performing Art Studio as a special use in Office/Research district
• Public hearing PZC 024-2024: Special Use Permit for Performing Arts Studio at 750 Pasquinelli Drive in O/R district
• Public hearing PZC 022-2024: Variance to construct maintenance garage within rear setback and site plan amendment at James M. Long Park (867 and 888 Blackhawk Drive)

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of a preliminary plan to consolidate six parcels near Cass and Burlington Avenues into one lot, along with a variance to delay required land improvements until future development. It also recommended approvals for outdoor daycare uses at Westmont Yard, a special use permit for a PostNet copy shop, a special use permit for a martial arts school, and a text amendment to reduce minimum lot area for multi-family dwellings in R-4 and R-5 districts. All recommendations go to the Village Board of Trustees.

• Recommended approval of preliminary subdivision to consolidate six parcels into one lot (7-0)
• Recommended approval of variance to delay land improvements until development (7-0)
• Recommended approval of amended planned development agreement for outdoor daycare uses at Westmont Yard (7-0)
• Recommended approval of amended site and landscaping plans for Westmont Yard (7-0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for PostNet retail copy shop (6-1, Peterson dissenting)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for Amalgam Martial Academy commercial school (7-0)
• Recommended approval of text amendment to reduce minimum lot area for multi-family dwellings in R-4 and R-5 (7-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to review the status of applicant candidates and investigations. The board will also discuss the possibility of holding new lateral transfer candidates and listings.

• Review of applicant candidates and police department investigations
• Discussion of new lateral transfer candidates and listing
• Review and approval of Commission service invoices

Westmont First Committee

The Monday, November 11, 2024 regular meeting of the Westmont First Committee has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

Environmental Improvement Committee

The committee will review reports on downtown street lighting and the 'No Mow ‘Til Mother’s Day 2025' program. Members will also discuss a Dark Sky Grant, community solar, and a recycling event scheduled for Nov. 23.

• Downtown Street Lighting report
• No Mow ‘Til Mother’s Day 2025
• Electronics & More Recycling Event on Nov. 23
• Dark Sky Grant discussion
• Community Solar discussion

Community Development Committee

The Village of Westmont Board of Trustees amended the regular meeting schedule rotation. As a result, the regular meeting of the Community Development Committee scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2024, is cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

Village Board

The Village of Westmont Board of Trustees has cancelled the regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2024. The next scheduled meeting is November 14, 2024.

Foreign Fire Insurance Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is meeting to approve accounts payable and discuss new business items. The agenda includes requests for various equipment, gear, and facility supplies for the Westmont Fire Department.

• Purchase of 2 power washers
• Purchase of Streamlight 90950 Survivor X lights
• Cancellation of newspaper subscriptions
• Purchase of Carhartt rain defender and jackets/hoodies
• Purchase of new kitchen table chairs for both stations

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board will discuss the status of applicant candidates and police department investigations. The meeting also includes a review of commissioners' attendance at a semi-annual meeting in Naperville.

• Review of applicant candidates and investigation status
• Discussion of attendance at Illinois Fire & Police Commissioners meeting in Naperville, Il
• Review and approval of service invoices

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners advanced two candidates in the hiring process, made a conditional employment offer to one, and denied conditional offers to two others. The board also approved four invoices for testing and legal services, and set a date to interview the next five candidates.

• Passed Candidate #27 to Detective Division for background review (3-0)
• Passed Candidate #25 to Detective Division with questions (2-1)
• Made conditional offer of employment to Candidate #21, forwarded to psychologist (3-0)
• Denied conditional offer for Candidate #19 (0-3)
• Denied conditional offer for Candidate #13 (0-3)
• Approved four invoices totaling $2,801.00 (3-0)
• Set November 9, 2024 to interview next five candidates

Public Safety Committees

The Police Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss public safety regarding e-bikes and e-scooters, review an ordinance on overnight commercial vehicle parking, and administer the oath of office to five new officers.

• Oath of office for five new officers
• E-bikes and e-scooters public safety discussion
• Overnight parking for commercial vehicles ordinance
• First Floor Remodel Project
• Promotional testing update

The Westmont Village Board Police Public Safety Committee met on October 17, 2024, and approved the minutes of its April 18, 2024 meeting. The committee received presentations on e-bike and e-scooter safety and on a proposed ordinance restricting overnight parking of commercial vehicles in residential and park areas; no vote was taken on the parking ordinance, which Chief Gunther said would be presented at a board meeting. The committee also heard staffing and promotional testing updates, recognized department award recipients, and swore in five police officers. The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.; the next meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2025.

• Approved minutes of the April 18, 2024 Police Public Safety Committee meeting (motion by Trustee Nero, seconded by Trustee Liddle)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:55 p.m. (motion by Trustee Liddle, seconded by Trustee Nero)
• No vote recorded on the proposed overnight commercial vehicle parking ordinance; Chief Gunther said it will be presented at a board meeting
• No vote recorded on e-bike/e-scooter helmet restrictions; issue to be revisited at the spring 2025 committee meeting

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss ordinances regarding commercial vehicle parking restrictions and a special use permit for an event design office. The board is also considering a liquor license increase for a local restaurant and several purchase orders.

• Ordinance to prohibit commercial vehicle parking adjacent to residential districts or public parks with fines from $150-$600
• Special Use Permit and Variance for an Event Design Office at 600 Oakmont Lane, Suite LL
• Ordinance to increase Class 23 Video Gaming Liquor Licenses by one for Taste Greek Street Food at 645 N. Cass Avenue
• Purchase orders totaling $253,562.00, including $152,223 for Currie Motors
• Purchase orders for Westmont Chamber of Commerce & Tourism ($40,872) and West Central Municipal Conference ($60.467)

The Westmont Village Board approved a consent agenda combining a $2,417,484.00 finance ordinance with $253,562.00 in purchase orders, for a total of $2,671,046.00. The board also approved increasing available Class 23 video gaming liquor licenses by one for Greek Food, Inc. at 645 N. Cass Avenue, and approved a special use permit and zoning variance for an event design office at 600 Oakmont Lane, Suite LL. An ordinance prohibiting commercial vehicle parking adjacent to residential districts or public parks was approved, and the board adjourned into executive session before adjourning the regular meeting at 7:08 P.M.

• Approved consent agenda including Oct 3, 2024 minutes, Finance Ordinance #13 ($2,417,484.00), and purchase orders totaling $253,562.00 (6-0)
• Approved increasing available Class 23 video gaming liquor licenses by one for Greek Food, Inc. d/b/a Taste Greek Street Food at 645 N. Cass Avenue (5-1, Barry nay)
• Approved special use permit and zoning variance for C Kingston Partners, Inc. and 1133 Cleveland Properties, LLC at 600 Oakmont Lane, Suite LL for an event design office (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapters 78 and 54 to prohibit commercial vehicle parking adjacent to residential districts or public parks (6-0)
• Approved adjourning to executive session at 6:34 P.M. to review executive session minutes (6-0)
• Approved adjourning executive session to reconvene regular meeting at 7:08 P.M. (6-0)
• Approved adjourning the regular meeting at 7:08 P.M. (6-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commission will amend its regular meeting schedule to cancel the meeting set for Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. No other agenda items are listed.

• Cancel scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Police Pension Board of Trustees

The Westmont Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will review and vote on the actuarial valuation and associated tax levy request. The meeting also includes approval of trustee training fees, discussion of cash‑management policy for 2025, and adoption of the municipal compliance report. Membership applications for three individuals will be considered, and routine financial and legal reports will be presented.

• Review and approve the actuarial valuation and tax levy request (Item 14a)
• Approve trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses (Item 10a)
• Discuss cash‑management policy and repeat monthly withdrawal instructions for 2025 (Item 6d)
• Review and adopt the municipal compliance report (Item 14b)
• Consider membership applications for Frank Byndum, Jason Gritzenbach, and Leslie Miranda (Item 11a)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing (PZC 019-2024) to consider a special use permit and a zoning variance request for business offices with accessory assembling, warehousing, or distribution at 600 Oakmont Lane. The commission will also review public hearing procedures and discuss a zoning ordinance update, which will be open for public comment at a later hearing. Routine items include approval of previous meeting minutes and swearing‑in of a new commissioner.

• Public Hearing PZC 019-2024: special use permit request for business offices at 600 Oakmont Lane
• Zoning ordinance variance request to increase floor area for accessory uses at 600 Oakmont Lane
• Review of Public Hearing Procedures
• Discussion – Zoning Ordinance Update (non‑public hearing, comments later)
• Next Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for November 13, 2024

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the Village Board approve a special use permit and a zoning variance for 1440 Event Design at 600 Oakmont Lane. The commission also held discussions regarding potential updates to the zoning ordinance, including expanding permitted uses in office districts and creating new downtown zoning districts. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 14, 2024 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved August 14, 2024 executive session minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for 600 Oakmont Lane (6-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning variance for 600 Oakmont Lane (6-0)

Environmental Improvement Committee

The Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee will hear reports on downtown street lighting and a community solar initiative. It will also discuss upcoming outreach events, the Dark Sky Grant, and a community recycling contest. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Downtown Street Lighting report
• Community Solar report
• Oak‑Toberfest outreach event
• Dark Sky Grant discussion
• Community Recycling Contest

Administration and Finance Committee

The committee will meet to review unfinished business regarding water rates and establish the 2025 meeting schedules. The session includes reports from various village divisions, including Finance and Human Resources.

• Discussion of water rates
• Establishment of 2025 meeting schedules
• Approval of August 22, 2024 minutes

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss updating the municipal code to require annual business registrations. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of Trustee Harold Barry III and approvals for autumn and winter community festivals.

• Proposed annual business registrations costing $125 for new registrations and $10 for renewals
• DIP grant of $51,000 for fire sprinkler and water line installation at 19 North Cass Avenue
• Purchase orders totaling $206,821.24 for vendors including Atlas Bobcat LLC and M.E. Simpson
• Street closure and permit requests for Wicked West Fest (Oct 19) and Holly Days (Dec 7)
• Acceptance of the FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

The Village Board approved an ordinance requiring annual business registrations and eliminating certain business license categories (4-1, with Trustee Barry voting no). It also awarded a Downtown Incentive Program grant to Stephen Esposito DDS LLC for a fire sprinkler system and new waterline at 19 North Cass Avenue. The board accepted the FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and approved the consent agenda, which included finance ordinance #12 totaling $2,554,855.73 and purchase orders totaling $206,821.24. A proclamation declaring October as Arts DuPage Month was also approved.

• Approved consent agenda including finance ordinance #12 ($2,554,855.73) and purchase orders ($206,821.24) (5-0)
• Approved proclamation declaring October as Arts DuPage Month (5-0)
• Awarded Downtown Incentive Program grant to Stephen Esposito DDS LLC for fire sprinkler system and waterline at 19 N Cass Ave (5-0)
• Approved ordinance requiring annual business registrations and eliminating certain business license categories (4-1, Barry no)
• Accepted FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (5-0)
• Adjourned to executive session to meet with external auditors (5-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to evaluate candidates for entry-level probationary police officer positions. The process includes written exercises and oral interviews followed by a board vote on candidate status.

• Oral interviews and written exercises for entry-level probationary police officer candidates
• Final board votes on candidate status

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners interviewed five candidates for Probationary Patrol Officer and voted on advancing each to the polygraph phase. Candidates #24, #27, and #25 were approved to proceed; candidates #28 and #22 were not advanced. Candidate #24's request to defer testing until his return from Europe was noted, with the board to seek legal counsel.

• Candidate #24 advanced to polygraph phase (3-0)
• Candidate #27 advanced to polygraph phase (3-0)
• Candidate #25 advanced to polygraph phase (3-0)
• Candidate #28 not advanced to polygraph phase (0-3)
• Candidate #22 not advanced to polygraph phase (0-3)

Fire Pension Board of Trustees

The Westmont Fire Pension Board of Trustees will meet to review the pension fund's actuarial funding valuation. The board will also review investor reports and the cash management policy.

• Presentation of Pension Fund's actuarial funding valuation
• Review and update of investment/cash flow policy
• Review of investor reports
• Approval of June 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will compile, review, and post the final scores of candidates who participated in the Sergeant's promotional testing process. The board will also review and address any other ongoing commission business presented. The meeting may enter executive session for personnel or legal matters, but all votes will be taken in open session.

• Compile, review, and post final scores of Sergeant promotional testing candidates
• Review and address other ongoing commission business
• Potential executive session for personnel or legal matters

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the Sergeants Promotion List for four police officer candidates, based on their test scores, with a unanimous 3-0 vote. The list will remain in effect for three years. The commission also discussed ongoing background reviews for detective candidates but took no action.

• Approved Sergeants Promotion List (3-0)
• Reviewed police officer test scores and ranked candidates
• Discussed detective background reviews (no action)

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss inspection results for the South Water Tower and updates on the Quincy Streetscape Phase 2 project. Other agenda items include lighting challenges for downtown enhancements and a Capital Improvement Project update.

• South Water Tower inspection results
• Hiddenview Drive Recapture
• Quincy Streetscape Phase 2 update
• RR fencing and Hawthorne trees at Burlington/Cass
• Downtown Enhancement Lighting challenges

Village Board

The Westmont Village Board will consider liquor license adjustments for two businesses, approve temporary use fee waivers for a charity event, and vote on resolutions to apply for state grants for Cass Avenue streetscape and Newfield Manor sidewalk improvements. The board will also fill a vacant trustee seat and appoint a Planning & Zoning Commission member.

• Approve liquor license increase for Shri Bistro LLC at 655 N. Cass Avenue ($0 fee noted)
• Approve liquor license transfer for Aspired Living of Westmont, 407 W. 63rd Street due to ownership change
• Authorize $120,150 in purchase orders including Morton Salt ($44,340), CDW LLC ($46,075), and IMS Infrastructure ($29,735)
• Apply for Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grants for Cass Avenue streetscape and Newfield Manor sidewalk projects with 20% local matching funds
• Approve $25 temporary use permit waiver for Lions Club charity event on 9/29/24

The Westmont Village Board unanimously approved the consent agenda including finance ordinance #9 ($2,829,904.92) and purchase orders totaling $120,150.00. They also approved a temporary use fee waiver for a Lions Club charity event, increased Class 2 liquor licenses by one for Shri Bistro LLC, adjusted Class 9(b) licenses for Aspired Living, authorized ITEP grant applications for Cass Avenue streetscape and Newfield Manor sidewalk improvements, and appointed Harold Barry as trustee and Michael Lynn to the Planning & Zoning Commission.

• Approved consent agenda with Finance Ordinance #9 ($2,829,904.92) and purchase orders ($120,150.00) (5-0)
• Approved temporary use fee waiver for Lions Club charity event (5-0)
• Increased available Class 2 liquor licenses by one for Shri Bistro LLC (5-0)
• Reduced and increased Class 9(b) liquor licenses for Aspired Living of Westmont (5-0)
• Authorized ITEP grant application for Cass Avenue Downtown Streetscape Improvements (5-0)
• Authorized ITEP grant application for Newfield Manor Sidewalk Improvements with matching funds (5-0)
• Appointed Harold Barry to fill vacant trustee position (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Lynn to Planning & Zoning Commission (5-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct oral interviews. These interviews are for eligible patrol officer candidates to create a Sergeants Eligibility list.

• Oral interviews for patrol officer candidates for the Sergeants Eligibility list

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a special meeting to conduct interviews with four patrol officer candidates for the Sergeant's Promotional List. Each candidate completed a timed written exercise and an oral interview, which were recorded. No decisions were made; final scores and the promotional list will be posted at a future meeting on September 25, 2024.

• Conducted written exercises and oral interviews for 4 sergeant candidates
• Scheduled final scoring and posting of Sergeant's Promotional List for September 25, 2024

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will conduct routine business, including approving minutes and reviewing public comments. Commissioners will hear updates from the Police and Fire Chiefs in the Chief’s Forum. Ongoing items such as the sergeants testing program, applicant candidates, and attendance at the Illinois Fire & Police Commissioners semi‑annual meeting will be discussed. New business includes reviewing and approving any commission invoices.

• Review of correspondence received since the previous meeting
• Chief’s Forum updates from Police and Fire Departments
• Discussion of sergeants testing program and applicant candidates
• Review of commissioners' attendance at Illinois Fire & Police Commissioners semi‑annual meeting
• Review and approval of commission service invoices

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the minutes from August meetings and the 2025 regular meeting schedule. They scheduled interviews for five probationary candidates on September 28 and set a September 25 meeting to finalize sergeant test results. Candidate #11 was advanced to the physical exam, while candidate #9 was not advanced.

• Approved minutes from August 20, 24, and 30 meetings (3-0)
• Approved 2025 regular meeting schedule as presented (3-0)
• Scheduled September 28 at 8 A.M. for interviews of five probationary candidates
• Scheduled September 25 at 1 P.M. to finalize sergeant test results and promotional list
• Advanced candidate #11 to physical exam (3-0)
• Failed to advance candidate #9 to physical exam (0-3)

Fire Pension Board of Trustees

The Fire Pension Board meeting scheduled for September 13, 2024, has been cancelled. The Village of Westmont is amending the regular committee meeting schedule rotation to reschedule this date.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled for September 11, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2024.

Environmental Improvement Committee

The committee will review updates regarding Dark Sky initiatives and grants. Members will discuss several upcoming community recycling events scheduled for October and November.

• Dark Sky updates and grant
• Wicked West Fest Pumpkin Smash promotion (Oct. 19)
• Holiday Lights Recycling (Nov. 1)
• Pumpkin Recycling Event (Nov. 2)
• Electronics & More Recycling Event (Nov. 23)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially vote on the progress of candidates in the oral interview testing process.

• Review and possible vote on candidate progress in oral interview testing

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners reviewed polygraph results for four police officer candidates and voted to advance three of them to internal investigations by the Westmont Police Detective Division. One candidate was not advanced. The board also approved two invoices for testing and polygraph services totaling $13,672.50.

• Advanced Candidate #19 to internal investigation (3-0)
• Advanced Candidate #13 to internal investigation (3-0)
• Advanced Candidate #21 to internal investigation (3-0)
• Failed to advance Candidate #15 to internal investigation (0-3)
• Approved $13,272.50 invoice from I/O Solutions for testing services (3-0)
• Approved $400 invoice from Conrad Polygraph for polygraph services (3-0)

Public Safety Committees

The committee will meet to review updates regarding a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the fire station. Members will also discuss staffing updates and call volumes.

• Fire Station Update- RFQ
• Staffing Update
• Call Volume

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss several infrastructure projects, including a roadway condition survey and a sidewalk replacement program. The board is also considering a professional services agreement for the Fire Department Headquarters facility evaluation and two intergovernmental agreements.

• Agreement with 845 Design Group for Fire Department Headquarters Facility Evaluation not to exceed $63,460.00
• Bid award to Whiteline Construction, Inc. for 2024 Sidewalk Removal and Replacement Program for $157,603.00
• Proposal from IMS Infrastructure Management Services for a roadway pavement condition survey for $29,735.00
• Purchase orders totaling $177,622.50 for Al Warren Oil Company, Rileighs Outdoor, LLC, and Main Street Designs
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Golfview Hills Fire Protection District for fire and ambulance services with annual payments of $65,800.00

The Village Board unanimously approved all agenda items, including a $63,460 professional services agreement with 845 Design Group for a Fire Department Headquarters facility evaluation, acceptance of a roadway pavement condition survey proposal from IMS Infrastructure Management Services, and a bid award to Whiteline Construction for the 2024 Sidewalk Removal and Replacement Program. The board also authorized applying for ITEP grant funding for a grade-separated pedestrian crossing, approved intergovernmental agreements with Golfview Hills Fire Protection District and the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, and passed the consent agenda including a $1,071,555.93 finance ordinance and purchase orders totaling $177,622.50. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $63,460 Fire Department Headquarters Facility Evaluation agreement with 845 Design Group (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of roadway pavement condition survey proposal from IMS Infrastructure Management Services (5-0)
• Awarded 2024 Sidewalk Removal and Replacement Program bid to Whiteline Construction, Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized application for ITEP grant for Grade Separated Pedestrian Crossing with matching funds commitment (5-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Golfview Hills Fire Protection District for fire and ambulance services (5-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Dept. of Healthcare and Family Services on ambulance rates and Medicaid cost recovery (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Finance Ordinance #9 ($1,071,555.93) and purchase orders totaling $177,622.50 (5-0)
• Declared September as National Suicide Prevention Month (5-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss ongoing hiring processes, including reviewing a candidate’s oral interview and other testing results. The board may also address outstanding business such as bill payments and future meeting dates, including scheduling the Sergeant’s promotional exam.

• Review of candidate’s oral interview progress from eligibility list
• Discussion of Sergeant’s promotional exam scheduling
• Possible vote on hiring process candidate progress

The Board reviewed background checks and voted on candidates from the eligibility list. Conditional offers of employment were approved for Candidate #13 and Candidate #11, moving them to psychological and medical testing. Candidate #6's conditional offer failed in a 0-3 vote. Candidate #21 was rescheduled and moved to polygraph testing.

• Conditional offer to Candidate #13 approved (3-0)
• Conditional offer to Candidate #11 approved (3-0)
• Conditional offer to Candidate #6 failed (0-3)
• Candidate #21 moved to polygraph testing (3-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially vote on the progress of candidates in the oral interview testing process.

• Review and possible vote on candidate progress in oral interview testing

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners conducted oral interviews for entry-level patrol officer candidates and voted on advancing each to the polygraph phase. Three candidates (#'s 15, 13, and 19) were unanimously approved to advance, while two candidates (#'s 16 and 18) were unanimously denied—candidate #18 failed to appear for the interview. All votes were 3-0.

• Advanced Candidate #15 to polygraph phase (3-0)
• Advanced Candidate #13 to polygraph phase (3-0)
• Advanced Candidate #19 to polygraph phase (3-0)
• Denied Candidate #16 advancement to polygraph phase (0-3)
• Denied Candidate #18 advancement to polygraph phase (0-3) due to no-show

Administration and Finance Committee

The Administration & Finance Committee will review the Pay for Performance System under unfinished business. New business includes discussion of appointed positions. The meeting also includes routine reports from the Finance Director, Clerk’s Office, Communications, Deputy Liquor Commissioner, Human Resources, and Information Technology.

• Unfinished Business – Pay for Performance System
• New Business – Appointed positions
• Report – Finance Director
• Report – Clerk’s Office
• Report – Human Resources

The Administration and Finance Committee discussed a proposed pay-for-performance system for village employees, including options for merit pay, bonuses, and hybrid models. No formal decision was made; staff will refine the proposal and return with additional options. The committee also noted three appointed positions (Deputy Liquor Commissioner, Deputy Village Clerk, Deputy Village President) are on the evening's Village Board agenda.

• Approved July 25, 2024 committee minutes (all ayes)
• Discussed pay-for-performance proposal; no action taken, staff to bring back more options
• Noted three appointed positions on Village Board agenda for streamlining under Village Manager

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on several ordinances, including adjusting the number of Class 17 liquor licenses for Mariano’s at 150 W. 63rd Street, approving a B‑1 development permit for a clothing store at 21 West Quincy Street, and adopting a $50,600.50 contract with Delta Engineering Group for Phase 1 of the downtown streetlighting dark‑sky improvements. The meeting also includes approval of the August 8 board minutes, three purchase orders totaling $155,974.68, and a proclamation for National Payroll Week.

• Ordinance to decrease then increase Class 17 liquor licenses for 1918 Winter Street Illinois LLC (Mariano’s) effective Sept 30 – Oct 1 2024
• B‑1 Development Permit for Braden Parks d/b/a Parks Vintage to open a clothing store at 21 West Quincy Street
• Engineering agreement with Delta Engineering Group LLC for downtown streetlighting design, contract amount $50,600.50
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Oak Brook for fleet vehicle maintenance services
• Purchase Orders: Meade, Inc. $75,797.65; Thomas Dodge $40,860; Municipal Emergency Services Inc. $39,317.03 (total $155,974.68)

The Village Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including finance ordinance #9 for $2,561,247.23 and purchase orders totaling $155,974.68. It also approved a decrease and increase in Class 17 liquor licenses for Mariano's, a B-1 development permit for Parks Vintage clothing store, an engineering agreement for downtown street lighting, an intergovernmental agreement with Oak Brook for vehicle maintenance, amendments to deputy officer positions, and reappointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission. All votes were 4-0 with Trustee Simonovich absent.

• Approved consent agenda including finance ordinance #9 ($2,561,247.23) and purchase orders ($155,974.68) (4-0)
• Approved ordinance decreasing then increasing Class 17 liquor licenses for Mariano's at 150 W. 63rd St. (4-0)
• Approved B-1 development permit for Parks Vintage clothing store at 21 West Quincy St. (4-0)
• Approved engineering agreement with Delta Engineering Group for downtown street lighting design (4-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Village of Oak Brook for fleet vehicle maintenance (4-0)
• Approved amendments to deputy clerk, deputy liquor commissioner, and creation of deputy village president (4-0)
• Reappointed Doug Carmichael to Planning & Zoning Commission for 5-year term (4-0)
• Reappointed Matt Scales to Planning & Zoning Commission for 5-year term (4-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to discuss the status of applicant candidates and the ongoing Sergeants Testing program. The board may also review commission rules and approve service invoices.

• Review of applicant candidates and their status
• Discussion of the ongoing Sergeants Testing program
• Review and approval of commission service invoices
• Review of Commission's Rules and Regulations

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners accepted the Sergeant Promotional Test results from I/O Solutions and scheduled candidate oral interviews for September 17, 2024. The board also approved a policy allowing the chairperson to schedule initial interviews at times agreeable to both candidates and the commission. Several invoices for testing and equipment were approved for payment.

• Accepted Sergeant Promotional Test results from I/O Solutions (2-0)
• Approved chairperson to set initial interview dates agreeable to candidates and commission (2-0)
• Approved minutes for July 16 and July 31, 2024 meetings (2-0)
• Approved $86.71 invoice to 4 Imprint for commissioner shirt (2-0)
• Approved $1,150.00 invoice to I/O Solutions for two psychological exams (2-0)
• Approved $800.00 invoice to Conrad Polygraph for four polygraphs (2-0)
• Approved $1,200.00 invoice to Conrad Polygraph for six polygraphs (2-0)
• Approved $2,294.00 invoice to Premiere Medical (2-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold its regular meeting, approve the minutes from July 10, 2024, and review public hearing procedures. It will discuss an upcoming update to the zoning ordinance, but no new business or decisions are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of the July 10, 2024 regular meeting
• Review of public hearing procedures
• Discussion – Zoning Ordinance Update (no public comment permitted)
• Announcement of American Planning Association – Illinois State Conference, Sep 25‑27, 2024
• Announcement of next Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on Sep 11, 2024

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a discussion-only session on proposed Zoning Ordinance updates, covering approval procedures, a new Public and Institutional (P) District, and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). No formal decisions were made; the public hearing is expected later this year. The commission also approved the July 10, 2024 meeting minutes and adjourned to executive session for security discussions.

• Approved July 10, 2024 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned to executive session to discuss security procedures and training (5-0)
• Discussed zoning ordinance updates; no action taken

Westmont First Committee

The regular meeting of the Westmont First Committee scheduled for August 12, 2024, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Community Development Committee

The Westmont Community Development Committee will meet to approve minutes from a prior special meeting and discuss a zoning ordinance update regarding short-term rentals in residential districts. No decisions are scheduled; the committee will hear reports from Planning and Zoning, Permitting, and Code Enforcement.

• Zoning Ordinance Update: Short-Term Rentals in Residential Districts

The committee discussed whether to regulate short-term rentals in residential areas but did not reach a decision. The topic was tabled for six months and will be revisited upon request, with staff to seek feedback from the Planning and Zoning Commission. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included updates on online permitting and code enforcement.

• Approved minutes from May 30, 2024 special meeting (voice vote)
• Tabled short-term rental regulation for six months pending PZC feedback
• Adjourned meeting at 5:37 PM (unanimous)

Village Board

The Westmont Village Board will meet on August 8, 2024, to decide on a B-1 development permit for an ice cream shop at 19 South Cass Avenue, declare surplus property at Village Hall, and approve purchase orders totaling $73,556.79. The board will also receive a presentation on gateway signs and consider amending the 2024 meeting schedule.

• B-1 Development Permit for ice cream shop at 19 South Cass Avenue (Oedae Farraj d/b/a Tasty Treat)
• Purchase orders totaling $73,556.79 (Thomas Dodge $41,223.00; Atlas Bobcat $32,333.79)
• Surplus property declaration for outdated Village Hall equipment
• Presentation on gateway signs
• Motion to amend the 2024 meeting schedule

The Village Board unanimously approved a B-1 Development Permit for Oedae Farraj d/b/a Tasty Treat to operate an ice cream shop at 19 South Cass Avenue. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a $2,074,701.59 finance ordinance and purchase orders totaling $73,556.79, and declared outdated equipment at Village Hall as surplus property. The 2024 meeting schedule was amended. Gateway sign designs and options were presented but no action was taken.

• Approved B-1 Development Permit for Tasty Treat ice cream shop at 19 S. Cass Ave. (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Finance Ordinance #8 for $2,074,701.59 and purchase orders totaling $73,556.79 (6-0)
• Approved ordinance declaring outdated/unusable equipment at Village Hall as surplus property (6-0)
• Approved motion to amend the 2024 meeting schedule (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 p.m. (6-0)

Environmental Improvement Committee

The Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee will convene for a routine meeting to receive reports, hear a guest speaker, and discuss ongoing environmental initiatives like dark sky preservation and community recycling. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to review, discuss, and possibly vote on candidates currently undergoing the commission’s testing processes. All votes will occur in open session, though the board may enter executive session for personnel or legal discussions.

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners voted unanimously to continue four non-lateral candidates (6, 7, 9, 11) to the Investigations review phase after they passed polygraph exams. It also approved two lateral candidates (5 and 8) to proceed to Chief Gunther for hiring/training, contingent on passing physical exams. The board approved two outstanding invoices and voted to discontinue the investigation book, pending electronic file retention.

• Advanced candidates 6, 7, 9, 11 to Investigations review (3-0)
• Approved lateral candidates 5 and 8 to Chief Gunther, pending physical exams (3-0)
• Approved payment of $698.00 attorney invoice #7775 (3-0)
• Approved payment of $4,568.00 medical invoice #143021 (3-0)
• Discontinued investigation book, keeping records electronically (3-0)

Administration and Finance Committee

The Administration & Finance Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including an update on the pay-for-performance system, a new credit card system, a temporary awareness ribbon policy, and a public camping model ordinance. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and various departmental reports.

• Pay for Performance System Update
• New Credit Card System
• Temporary Awareness Ribbon Policy
• Public Camping Model Ordinance
• Approval of May 16, 2024 minutes

The Administration and Finance Committee reviewed a proposed new merit-based pay system that would replace the current performance evaluation process, with implementation targeted for January 1. The committee also discussed transitioning to Tyler Payments for credit card processing, which would increase fees and potentially pass costs to residents. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was approval of the May 16, 2024 minutes.

• Approved May 16, 2024 committee minutes (motion by Barker, second by Nero)
• Reviewed pay-for-performance system update; no action taken
• Discussed Tyler Payments transition; no action taken
• Discussed temporary awareness ribbon policy; no action taken
• Discussed public camping model ordinance; no action taken

Village Board

The Westmont Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 5/1/2024-12/31/2024 Appropriation Ordinance, which sets the legal spending limit. They will also vote on consent agenda items including purchase orders totaling $108,876.56, and consider new business items: increasing Class 4 liquor licenses for Galaxy Sushi & Ramen, a temporary liquor license for Sunrise of Westmont, and a rezoning request for 10 West Traube Avenue.

• Public hearing and adoption of 5/1/2024-12/31/2024 Appropriation Ordinance
• Purchase orders: Allied Garage Door $37,049.06, Westmont Chamber of Commerce $30,000, Albrite Construction $41,827.50
• Increase Class 4 liquor licenses by one for Tokyo 1 LLC d/b/a Galaxy Sushi & Ramen, 15 W. Quincy Street
• Temporary Class 9 liquor license for Aspired Living Westmont OpCo LLC d/b/a Sunrise of Westmont, 407 W. 63rd Street
• Rezoning 10 West Traube Avenue from O/R-1 to R-3 and waiver of zoning application fees

The Westmont Village Board approved the 5/1/2024-12/31/2024 Appropriation Ordinance totaling $89,752,057, which includes the Library's share. The board also approved increasing available Class 4 liquor licenses by one for Galaxy Sushi & Ramen, authorized a temporary Class 9 liquor license for Sunrise of Westmont, and rezoned 10 West Traube Avenue from O/R-1 to R-3. A motion to waive zoning application fees for the same property failed.

• Approved $89,752,057 appropriation ordinance for 5/1/2024-12/31/2024 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Finance Ordinance #7 ($2,374,145.83) and purchase orders totaling $108,876.56 (6-0)
• Increased available Class 4 liquor licenses by one for Galaxy Sushi & Ramen, 15 W. Quincy St. (6-0)
• Authorized temporary Class 9 liquor license for Sunrise of Westmont, 407 W. 63rd St. (6-0)
• Rezoned 10 West Traube Ave. from O/R-1 to R-3 Single-Family Detached Residence District (6-0)
• Denied waiver of zoning application fees for 10 West Traube Ave. (1-5)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a regular meeting to discuss ongoing business, including candidate status in the police academy, progress in the hiring process, and upcoming sergeants testing. They will also consider adopting new rules and regulations for the commission and review any outstanding invoices for commission services. The meeting includes public comment and a chief's forum for updates from the police and fire departments.

• Review of candidates' status in the police academy
• Discussion of candidates' progress in hiring process (interviews, polygraphs, background checks)
• Set date and time for additional applicant interviews
• Discussion of adoption of new Rules and Regulations for the Commission
• Review and discussion of upcoming Sergeants Testing process

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners voted against moving two candidates from eligibility lists to psychological and medical/physical exams. The board also approved discontinuing a physical investigation book in favor of electronic files.

• Denied moving Candidate #12 from non-lateral eligibility list to exams (0-3)
• Denied moving Candidate #4 from lateral eligibility list to exams (0-3)
• Approved discontinuing the investigation book if information is kept in electronic files (3-0)
• Approved minutes from June 18, June 27, July 9, and July 13 meetings (3-0)

Police Pension Board of Trustees

The Westmont Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing investment and accountant reports, and discussing possible actions on cash management and records disposal. The board will also consider a contribution refund, review a preliminary actuarial valuation, and hold officer elections.

• Investment report from IPOPIF/Verus Advisory with State Street statements
• Accountant's report and bill approvals from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
• Discussion/possible action on Cash Management Policy
• Contribution refund application for Glen Blaylock
• Board officer elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review, discuss, and possibly vote on candidates in the current testing process, including oral interviews for entry-level probationary police officer candidates. The board may enter executive session for personnel and legal matters, but all votes will be in open session.

• Review and possible vote on candidate progress in current testing processes
• Oral interviews of entry-level probationary police officer candidates
• Public comment period
• Possible executive session for personnel and legal matters

The Board conducted oral interviews for entry-level patrol officers and reviewed background results for lateral detective candidates. Two patrol candidates and two lateral candidates were advanced in the hiring process, while two patrol candidates were rejected. Decisions on two other candidates were tabled.

• Advanced Candidate #7 to polygraph phase (3-0)
• Advanced Candidate #9 to polygraph phase (3-0)
• Denied Candidate #8 advancement to polygraph phase (0-3)
• Denied Candidate #10 advancement to polygraph phase (0-3)
• Advanced lateral Candidate #5 to psychological screening (3-0)
• Advanced lateral Candidate #8 to psychological screening (3-0)
• Tabled polygraph results for lateral Candidate #4 and non-certified Candidate #14

Public Safety Committees

This notice confirms the cancellation of the July 11, 2024 Police Public Safety Committee meeting. The agenda is procedural boilerplate with no substantive items, discussions, or decisions scheduled. The next meeting is set for October 17, 2024.

• Meeting canceled; no substantive agenda items are scheduled.

Village Board

The Village Board will consider awarding a contract for the 2024 MFT Resurfacing Project and an engineering agreement. Additionally, the board will review a temporary use permit request for a charitable flea market at 1131 Fairview Avenue.

• Award of bid to Brothers Asphalt Paving Inc. for $1,004,614.40 for the 2024 MFT Resurfacing Project
• Engineering agreement with Primera Engineers, Ltd for $125,246.00 for Phase 3 construction services
• Temporary use permit and fee waiver request for Country Nest Resale, LLC at 1131 Fairview Avenue
• Purchase order to Liftnow Automotive Equipment Company for $53,202.62

The Village Board approved a bid from Brothers Asphalt Paving Inc. and an engineering agreement with Primera Engineers, Ltd for the 2024 MFT Resurfacing Project. The Board also granted a temporary use fee waiver for a charitable event hosted by Country Nest Resale, LLC.

• Approved June 27, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Approved Finance Ordinance #6 for $1,691,124.09 and purchase orders totaling $1,744,326.71 (5-0)
• Approved temporary use fee waiver for Country Nest Resale, LLC charitable event (5-0)
• Awarded bid for 2024 MFT Resurfacing Project to Brothers Asphalt Paving Inc. (5-0)
• Approved engineering agreement with Primera Engineers, Ltd for Phase 3 construction services for the 2024 MFT Resurfacing Project (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning map amendment for 10 West Traube Avenue. The Commission will also discuss an update to the Zoning Ordinance.

• Public hearing for rezoning 10 West Traube Avenue from O/R-1 to R-3
• Discussion regarding a Zoning Ordinance Update

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that the Village Board of Trustees rezone a property at 10 West Traube Avenue from office/research to single-family residential. The commission also discussed potential bicycle parking requirements for the Zoning Ordinance update but reached a majority consensus against requiring them for all new developments.

• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended rezoning 10 West Traube Avenue from O/R-1 to R-3 (5-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will conduct oral interviews for entry-level probationary police officer candidates. The meeting also includes a review of candidate progress within current testing processes.

• Oral Interviews of Entry-Level Probationary Police Officer Candidates
• Review of candidate progress in current testing processes

The Board conducted oral interviews for entry-level patrol officer candidates. Two candidates were approved to move forward in the hiring process. The Board also approved an invoice for polygraph testing services.

• Advanced Candidate #6 to polygraph phase (3-0)
• Advanced Candidate #11 to polygraph phase (3-0)
• Approved $1,200 payment to Conrad Polygraph for six applicants (3-3)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will review and vote on candidate polygraph results from Conrad Polygraph. The Board also intends to meet with a potential new Commissioner.

• Vote on candidate polygraph results from Conrad Polygraph
• Meeting with potential new Commissioner

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met in a special meeting on June 27, 2024. The Board reviewed polygraph results for two candidates from the 2024 non-certified eligibility list. For each candidate, a motion to advance to the Detective Background phase failed on a 0-2 vote, and both candidates are to be notified. The Board also set two oral interview test dates for Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 5:00 and 6:30 p.m., then adjourned at 5:42 p.m.

• Motion to advance Candidate #2 to Detective Background phase failed (0-2); candidate to be notified
• Motion to advance Candidate #4 to Detective Background phase failed (0-2); candidate to be notified
• Set two candidate test dates for Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 5:00 and 6:30 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Public Works Committee

The committee will review the status of downtown street lighting engineering design and receive updates on Capital Improvement Program projects. Members will also hold a discussion regarding residential drainage assistance.

• RFP 24-003 Downtown Street Lighting Engineering Design
• CIP Project Update
• Residential drainage assistance discussion

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several ordinances regarding local business licenses and a sidewalk improvement project. The agenda includes an engineering agreement for Wilmette Avenue and various adjustments to liquor and massage establishment license availability.

• $33,300 engineering agreement with Primera Engineering for Wilmette Avenue Sidewalk Improvements
• Ordinance to reduce Class 4 liquor licenses following the sale of Shree Restaurant at 653-655 N. Cass Avenue
• Ordinance to increase Class 23 liquor licenses for Mrs. T's Pizza at 2 W. Naperville Rd.
• Ordinance to increase massage establishment licenses for The Now Massage at 806 E Ogden Ave.
• Appointment of Brian Baldwin to the Board of Fire and Police Commission

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, including Finance Ordinance #5 for $2,117,741.52 and a reduction in Class 4 liquor licenses. Trustees also authorized an engineering agreement for Wilmette Avenue sidewalk improvements and approved new liquor and massage establishment licenses. Additionally, the Board appointed Brian Baldwin to the Board of Fire and Police Commission.

• Approved Finance Ordinance #5 for $2,117,741.52 (6-0)
• Reduced Class 4 liquor licenses by one (6-0)
• Appointed Brian Baldwin to Board of Fire and Police Commission (6-0)
• Increased Class 23 liquor licenses by one for Mrs. T’s Pizza (6-0)
• Increased massage establishment licenses by one for The Now Massage (6-0)
• Approved engineering agreement with Primera Engineering (6-0)
• Adjourned to executive session (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:11 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting on June 18, 2024, to review candidate progress in the police and fire academy hiring process. The board will also discuss adopting new rules and regulations for its operations and approve outstanding service invoices. These items determine public safety staffing timelines and commission oversight procedures.

• Review of police and fire academy candidate status and hiring progress
• Discussion on adopting new rules and regulations for the Commission
• Review of upcoming sergeants testing process
• Approval of outstanding invoices for commission services

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the payment of a $2,731.00 legal invoice. Commissioners also reviewed the status of police candidate testing and discussed pending updates to the board's rules and regulations.

• Approved minutes for June 7, 2024 special meeting (2-0)
• Approved minutes for June 15, 2024 special meeting (2-0)
• Approved payment of $2,731.00 legal invoice #7402 (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is conducting oral interviews for candidates from the Patrol Officer Eligibility list posted May 20, 2024. The meeting also includes a review of candidate polygraph results and authorization of hiring or promotion invoices.

• Oral interviews of candidates from the Patrol Officer Eligibility list
• Review of candidate polygraph results
• Authorization of outstanding invoices related to hiring or promotion

The Board conducted oral interviews for entry-level patrol officer candidates and reviewed polygraph results for lateral transfer candidates. Two entry-level candidates were advanced to the polygraph phase, while three were denied. Two candidates from transfer lists were moved to the background screening phase.

• Denied advancement for Candidate #1 (0-2)
• Approved advancement for Candidate #2 (2-0)
• Denied advancement for Candidate #3 (0-2)
• Approved advancement for Candidate #4 (2-0)
• Denied advancement for Candidate #5 (0-2)
• Moved Candidate #12 to background screening (2-0)
• Moved Candidate #8 to background screening (2-0)

Fire Pension Board of Trustees

The Board will review investment and cash flow policies during this meeting. Discussion items include professional services contracts, account maintenance updates, and training requirement certifications.

• Review/update investment/cash flow policy
• Review professional services contracts
• Update to account signers and maintenance
• Certify annual training requirements
• Review appointments and election timing and procedures

Public Safety Committees

The committee will review the March 7, 2024 minutes and discuss unfinished business regarding a Fire Station Update RFQ and the Downtown Incentive Program. The agenda also includes awards, retirements, promotions, and reports from various public safety divisions.

• Fire Station Update- RFQ
• Downtown Incentive Program
• Fire Prevention report
• Emergency Medical Services report
• Emergency Management Agency report

The Village Board Public Safety Committee approved the March 7 minutes and recognized fire department personnel for service and life-saving actions. Chief Riley announced promotions for several officers, including Tom Frank as Deputy Fire Chief, and reported a 11.3% increase in call volume. Updates were provided on the new fire station Request for Qualifications and the Downtown Incentive Program.

• Approved March 7, 2024 Public Safety Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Promoted Tom Frank to Deputy Fire Chief
• Promoted Joe Newton to Battalion Chief
• Promoted Chris Gerlich and Darrell Parrish to Captain
• Promoted Andrew Busche, Travis Chinn, and Chad Raupp to Lieutenant
• Presented Life Savings Awards to six crew members for saving a newborn
• Presented Chief’s Citation Award to dispatcher Abigail Medina
• Announced retirement of Battalion Chief Tom Bills effective June 24, 2024

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several ordinances including a temporary public park at 109 North Cass Avenue and the FY25A Downtown Incentive Program budget. The meeting also includes discussions on July 4th celebration requests and a change order for watermain extension projects.

• Ordinance for a temporary public park at 109 North Cass Avenue
• Adoption of the FY25A Downtown Incentive Program Annual Budget
• Change Order #1 for Lincoln Street and 55th Street watermain extensions up to $18,500.00
• Ordinance increasing massage establishment licenses for XingFu Spa at 1123 Fairview Avenue
• July 4th Celebration requests including traffic plans and permit fee waivers for Ty Warner Park

The Westmont Village Board approved a consent agenda that included a $2,318,141.96 finance ordinance and $127,595.96 in purchase orders, for a combined total of $2,445,737.92. The board also approved increasing available massage establishment licenses by one for Xing Fu Spa at 1123 Fairview Avenue, and approved a temporary public park at 109 North Cass Avenue with a special use permit, site and landscape plan, and B-1 development permit. A change order for Phase 2 design engineering for the Lincoln Street and 55th Street water main extensions with Baxter & Woodman was approved at a not-to-exceed amount of $18,500.00, bringing the total project cost to a not-to-exceed amount of $65,100.00. All recorded votes were unanimous (6-0) with no nays or absences.

• Approved consent agenda including May 30, 2024 board minutes, Finance Ordinance #4 ($2,318,141.96), and purchase orders totaling $127,595.96 (6-0)
• Approved ordinance increasing available massage establishment licenses by one for Xing Fu Spa, 1123 Fairview Avenue (6-0)
• Approved special use permit, site and landscape plan, and B-1 development permit for a temporary public park at 109 North Cass Avenue (6-0)
• Approved ordinance adopting FY25A Downtown Incentive Program Annual Budget and Activity Targets (6-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Phase 2 design engineering for Lincoln Street and 55th Street water main extensions with Baxter & Woodman, not to exceed $18,500.00, total project cost not to exceed $65,100.00 (6-0)
• Approved 2024 Independence Day celebration requests from Westmont Park District at Ty Warner Park, including traffic plan, fireworks permit fee waiver, amplified sound permit, tent permit fee waiver, and temporary liquor license fee waiver (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:32 P.M. (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a temporary public park at 109 North Cass Avenue. The Commission will also discuss updates to the Zoning Ordinance.

• Public Hearing PZC 012-2024: Special Use Permit for a temporary public park at 109 North Cass Avenue
• Site and Landscape Plan Approval for 109 North Cass Avenue
• Discussion regarding the Zoning Ordinance Update

The Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend that the Village Board of Trustees approve a Special Use Permit and a Site and Landscape Plan for a temporary public park at 109 North Cass Avenue. The Commission also approved the May 8, 2024 meeting minutes and discussed ongoing updates to the Zoning Ordinance regarding accessory structures.

• Approved May 08, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended Village Board approve Special Use Permit for temporary public park at 109 N. Cass Ave. (6-0)
• Recommended Village Board approve Site and Landscape Plan for temporary public park at 109 N. Cass Ave. (6-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review available polygraph test results for candidates on the Final Probationary Patrol Officer and Lateral Officer Eligibility Lists. The Board will also consider authorization for outstanding invoices related to the hiring or promotion process.

• Review of polygraph test results from May 2, 2024, and May 20, 2024, eligibility lists
• Authorization of outstanding invoices related to hiring or promotion processes

The Board reviewed polygraph examination results for two probationary patrol officer candidates from the lateral officers list. Both candidates were approved to advance to the background screening phase.

• Moved Candidate #4 to background screening phase (2-0)
• Moved Candidate #5 to background screening phase (2-0)

Environmental Improvement Committee

The committee will meet at Westmont Village Hall to review reports and updates. Discussion items include information regarding Flood Bros. and upcoming outreach events.

• Flood Bros. Information Update
• EIC Outreach Events

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a special meeting on June 1, 2024. The primary purpose of the meeting was to conduct oral interviews for lateral candidates.

• Oral interview of lateral candidates

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will continue discussions regarding various zoning ordinance updates. The committee will also review the FY25(A) annual budget and activity targets.

• Zoning Ordinance Update: Downtown Zoning Districts discussion
• Zoning Ordinance Update: Short Term Rentals in the Downtown
• Zoning Ordinance Update: R-3 Lot Widths
• Zoning Ordinance Update: Public & Institutional Uses
• Zoning Ordinance Update: Accessory Dwelling Units and B-1 Development Permits

The Community Development Committee gave staff direction to move forward with the draft zoning ordinance update, including replacing the B-1 downtown district with Downtown Core, Downtown Edge, and Downtown Residential districts, reducing the R-3 minimum lot width from 60 to 50 feet, creating a Public and Institutional district, and removing the B-1 development permit requirement. On short-term rentals, the committee agreed it would not be appropriate to permit them downtown if the Village cannot inspect, but said it would keep an open mind pending public hearing feedback. For the Downtown Incentive Program's eight-month FY25(A) budget, the committee agreed to target Fire and Life Safety activities in Tier 1 and Tier 2 and to increase the water line match on the east side of Cass Avenue to an additional 50 percent, with an overall cap of 75 percent. No ordinances were adopted; the meeting adjourned at 5:50 PM.

• Directed staff to pursue splitting the B-1 downtown district into Downtown Core, Downtown Edge, and Downtown Residential districts
• Agreed not to permit short-term rentals downtown if the Village cannot inspect units; open mind pending public hearing
• Backed reducing R-3 minimum lot width from 60 feet to 50 feet
• Supported creating a Public and Institutional (P) zoning district with streamlined approvals
• Supported removing the B-1 development permit requirement
• Agreed to target Fire and Life Safety activities in DIP Tier 1 and Tier 2
• Increased DIP water line match on east side of Cass Avenue by 50%, capped at 75% overall
• Approved May 2, 2024 meeting minutes on a voice vote

Village Board

The Village Board will review several development requests, including a photography studio and a cannabis dispensing organization with a drive-in bakery. The meeting also includes decisions on infrastructure projects for the North Water Tower and residential alley reconstruction.

• Award of $5,861,300 bid to Caldwell Tanks, Inc. for North Water Tower construction
• Approval of $98,775 engineering agreement with Thomas Engineering Group, LLC for Residential Alley 10N Reconstruction
• Special use permit requests for Starbuds Westmont at 101 and 107 West Ogden Avenue
• B-1 Development Permit for photography studio at 111 North Cass Avenue
• Sale of properties at 423 and 427 North Grant Street for $153,000 each

The Village Board approved a special use permit for a cannabis dispensary and drive-in restaurant at 101 and 107 West Ogden Avenue. Trustees also authorized engineering agreements for stormwater management and alley reconstruction, awarded a contract for the North Water Tower project, and approved the sale of properties on North Grant Street. Additionally, the Board passed several municipal code updates regarding building permit fees, solid waste, and garage sale regulations.

• Approved cannabis dispensary and restaurant permits at 101/107 W. Ogden (4-0)
• Approved $1.6M in finance ordinances and purchase orders (4-0)
• Awarded stormwater engineering services to three firms (4-0)
• Approved North Water Tower construction contract (4-0)
• Approved sale of 423 and 427 N. Grant St. (4-0)
• Approved B-1 development permit for 111 N. Cass Ave. (4-0)
• Amended building permit fee calculation ordinance (4-0)
• Adopted proclamation for National Gun Violence Awareness Day (4-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board will elect new officers for the Fire and Police Commissioners. The meeting includes reviews of lateral transfer and entry-level hiring candidates, as well as an update on sergeant promotions.

• Election of Fire and Police Commissioner Officers
• Review of Lateral Transfer Hiring Candidates
• Review of Entry-Level Hiring Candidates
• Update of Sergeant Promotion Status
• Chief's Forum for department updates

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting on May 18, 2024. The agenda includes oral interviews for lateral candidates. No new business was listed for this session.

• Oral interviews of lateral candidates

Administration and Finance Committee

The committee will review the April 4, 2024 minutes and address unfinished business. Discussion topics include downtown zoning parking fees, garage sales, and water rate adjustments.

• Downtown Zoning Parking Fee in Lieu
• Garage Sales
• Water Rate Adjustments

Village Board

The Village Board will review several ordinances including a new base incremental water rate and an agreement for fire protection services. The meeting also includes discussions on liquor licenses, park district grants, and a motor fuel tax resolution.

• Ordinance to establish a base incremental water rate of $12.29 per thousand gallons
• Resolution to appropriate $1,300,000 for the 2024 MFT Resurfacing Project
• Ordinance increasing Class 2 Liquor Licenses for Izakaya Tokyo LLC at 42 North Cass Avenue
• Intergovernmental Agreement with South Westmont Fire Protection District for fire and ambulance services
• Four Hotel/Motel Grant requests totaling $15,000 for Westmont Park District events

The Westmont Village Board unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Southwest Mont Fire Protection District for fire and ambulance services. The board also approved four hotel/motel grants totaling $12,500 to the Westmont Park District for various community events. A proposal to increase Class 2 liquor licenses for a specific restaurant was approved, while a proposed base incremental water rate increase was withdrawn from the agenda.

• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Southwest Mont Fire Protection District (6-0)
• Approved $2,500 hotel grant for Summer Musical (6-0)
• Approved $5,000 hotel grant for HollyDays (6-0)
• Approved $2,500 hotel grant for Haunted Forest (6-0)
• Approved $2,500 hotel grant for Concerts in the Park (6-0)
• Approved ordinance increasing Class 2 Liquor Licenses for Izakaya Tokyo (6-0)
• Approved IDOT Resolution for 2024 MFT Resurfacing Project (6-0)
• Withdrew proposal for $12.29 base incremental water rate

Westmont First Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 12, 2024.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission has amended its 2024 regular meeting schedule. Starting June 12, monthly meetings held on the second Wednesday will now begin at 6:00 P.M.

• Change in regular meeting time to 6:00 P.M. starting June 12
• Publication of updated 2024 meeting dates

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review internal rules and regulations with legal counsel. The body will also review the status of various personnel processes, including lateral transfers, entry-level officer eligibility, and sergeant promotion schedules.

• Review of Rules and Regulations with Attorney Karl Ottosen
• Status of Lateral-Transfer candidates oral interview schedule
• Status of Entry-Level candidates probationary police officer eligibility list
• Status of Sergeant Promotion testing and screening schedule

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding special use permits for 101 and 107 West Ogden Avenue. The request includes an adult use cannabis dispensing organization and a restaurant with a drive-through. The meeting also includes a discussion on a zoning ordinance update.

• Public hearing for cannabis dispensary and drive-through restaurant at 101 and 107 West Ogden Avenue
• Request to consolidate two lots into one lot via a preliminary plat of subdivision
• Discussion regarding a zoning ordinance update

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that the Village Board of Trustees approve a cannabis dispensary and a drive-in bakery at 101 and 107 West Ogden Avenue. Approval for the dispensary is conditional upon re-evaluating site circulation, access points, and dumpster configuration. The commission also recommended approving the site plan and the consolidation of two lots into one.

• Recommended approval of adult-use cannabis dispensary special use permit (6-0)
• Recommended approval of drive-in restaurant special use permit (6-0)
• Recommended approval of site and landscape plan (6-0)
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat to consolidate two lots (6-0)
• Approved April 10, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Environmental Improvement Committee

The Environmental Improvement Committee will hear reports regarding recent committee activities. This includes a recap of the Electronics & More recycling event and a review of the 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Goals.

• Dark Sky Photos Presentation
• Flood Bros. information update
• Electronics & More Special Recycling Event Recap
• Review of 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Goals

Community Development Committee

The committee will review ongoing and new topics regarding the village's zoning ordinance. Discussion items include short term rentals, lot widths, accessory dwelling units, and downtown zoning districts.

• Short Term Rentals in the Downtown
• R-3 Lot Widths
• Public & Institutional Uses
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• B-1 Development Permit

The Community Development Committee approved a proposal to move forward with removing the B-1 development permit process from the zoning code. Members discussed potential zoning updates regarding lot widths, accessory dwelling units, and new downtown subdistricts. A special meeting was scheduled for May 30, 2024, to continue these discussions.

• Approved minutes from February 08, 2024 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved proposal to remove B-1 permit approval process from zoning code
• Scheduled special meeting for May 30, 2024 to discuss zoning updates

Village Board

The Village Board will consider adopting budgets for the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years as the village transitions its fiscal calendar. Additionally, the board will review an amendment to the Metro Paramedic Services agreement and several street and utility projects.

• Adoption of budgets for fiscal years ending December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2025
• Amendment to the EMS/Firefighting staffing agreement with Metro Paramedic Services, Inc.
• $160,000 contract option for the Downtown Annual Flower Watering Program
• $64,500 change order for the Burlington Avenue Realignment project
• ComEd proposal for E. Burlington Avenue utility relocation with a $2 million estimate

The Village Board adopted budgets for fiscal years ending December 31, 2024 and 2025. They also approved a $64,500 change order for the Burlington Avenue Realignment project and a second amendment to the EMS staffing agreement with Metro Paramedic Services. Several proclamations for Police Week, Public Service Week, and Taiwanese American Heritage Week were approved.

• Approved FY2024-2025 budgets (4-0)
• Approved $64,500 change order for Burlington Avenue Realignment (4-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to Metro Paramedic Services agreement (4-0)
• Approved Finance Ordinance #1 totaling $1,260,150.36 (4-0)
• Approved proclamation for Taiwanese American Heritage Week (4-0)
• Approved proclamation for Police Week (4-0)
• Approved proclamation for Public Service Recognition Week (4-0)
• Approved option year 1 for Downtown Annual Flower Watering Program (4-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a special meeting to review and discuss the Rules and Regulations of the Commission. No new business was scheduled for this session.

• Review and discussion of Rules and Regulations of the Fire and Police Commission

Village Board

The Village Board of Trustees will meet for a special budget workshop. The session includes a presentation and overview of the draft budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Draft Budget Presentation and Overview for Fiscal Year 2024-25

The Westmont Village Board held a budget workshop on April 25, 2024, where staff presented a transition to a calendar-year budget covering an eight-month budget (May–December) and a 12-month budget (January–December). The projected annual budget for the following twelve months is about $85 million, with the general fund making up roughly 45% of the budget and personnel costs about 46%. No budget was approved at this meeting; the eight-month and 12-month budgets were scheduled for the 5/2/2024 Village Board meeting, with the eight-month appropriations scheduled for approval in July 2024 and the 12-month appropriation in March 2025. The only recorded motion was to adjourn, which passed.

• Motion to adjourn passed (Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Nero, Simonovich; Nays: None; Absent: Brady; adjourned 6:53pm)
• No budget approval vote taken; 8-month and 12-month budgets scheduled for the 5/2/2024 Village Board meeting
• 8-month appropriations scheduled for approval in July 2024
• 12-month appropriation scheduled for approval in March 2025
• West Quincy Streetscape, Strategic Plan, Marketing/Branding Plan, and Downtown Incentive Programs to be brought before the Board before decisions are made

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will review department rules and regulations. The meeting includes updates on lateral transfer, entry-level, and sergeant promotion campaigns.

• Review of Fire and Police Commissions Rules and Regulations
• Review of Lateral Transfer Hiring Campaign
• Review of Entry-Level Hiring Campaign
• Update of Sergeant Promotion Status

Public Safety Committees

The committee will review the January 25, 2024 minutes and discuss staffing updates and special events. Reports from the Department Director and Administration regarding year-to-year statistical comparisons are scheduled. No reports were listed for the Patrol or Investigations divisions.

• Approval of January 25, 2024 committee minutes
• Honoring Fire and Police Commission Chairman Kovanda
• Department Service Award
• Staffing Update
• Year to year statistical comparisons from Administration

The Police Public Safety Committee approved the January 25, 2024 minutes and honored Fire and Police Commission Chairman Kovanda for his upcoming retirement. Chief Gunther introduced new police hires, recognized Sgt. Borgardt for 20 years of service, and provided updates on department statistics and special events. No new ordinances or budget items were voted on during this meeting.

• Approved January 25, 2024 committee minutes (Motion by Trustee Liddle, seconded by Trustee Barker)
• Honored F&P Chairman Kovanda with retirement plaque for service since 2000
• Recognized Sgt. Jeffrey Borgardt for 20 years of dedicated service
• Introduced new hires PPO Thomas Caruso and PPO Bartlomiej Broda
• Adjourned meeting (Motion by Trustee Liddle, seconded by Trustee Nero)

Village Board

The Village Board will consider rezoning requests for 522 and 520 North Cass Avenue to allow for a performing arts studio. Other items include closing the Downtown Parking Fund and reappointing a Police Pension Board Trustee.

• Rezoning of 522 North Cass Avenue from O/R-1 to B-2
• Rezoning and Special Use Permit for a performing arts studio at 520 North Cass Avenue
• Increase of one massage establishment license for L Boutique and Spa
• Closing the Downtown Parking Fund and moving its $33,458.66 balance to the Capital Fund
• Reappointment of John Saksa as a Trustee of the Westmont Police Pension Board

The Village Board approved rezoning requests for two properties on North Cass Avenue to accommodate BAM Theatre. The Board also authorized an additional massage establishment license and closed the Downtown Parking Fund.

• Approved rezoning of 522 North Cass Avenue from O/R-1 to B-2 (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 520 North Cass Avenue from O/R-1 to B-2 and a Special Use Permit for a Performing Arts Studio (6-0)
• Approved increasing available massage establishment licenses by one for L Boutique and Spa (6-0)
• Approved closing the Downtown Parking Fund (6-0)
• Approved re-appointment of John Saksa as Trustee of the Westmont Police Pension Board (6-0)
• Approved Finance Ordinance #26 for $1,679,4683.45 (6-0)
• Approved April 4, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes (6-0)
• Approved proclamations for Arbor Day and National Volunteer Week (6-0)

Community Development Committee

The Village of Westmont Code Enforcement Division has issued a notice regarding the April 17, 2024, meeting. The scheduled Code Adjudication Hearing is canceled.

• Cancellation of Code Enforcement Adjudication Hearing

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commission is amending its regular meeting schedule. The meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024, is canceled and moved to Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

• Cancellation of April 16, 2024 meeting
• Rescheduling of meeting to April 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Police Pension Board of Trustees

The Board will review investment and financial reports from Verus Advisory, Inc. and Lauterbach & Amen, LLP. The agenda includes membership applications, retirement benefit requests, and discussions regarding cash management policy and service engagement letters.

• Investment Report: IPOPIF – Verus Advisory, Inc.
• Accountant’s Report: Lauterbach & Amen, LLP monthly financial report
• Membership Applications: Bart Broda and Thomas Caruso
• Resignation: Glen Blaylock
• Contribution Refund: Bryan Wolfer

Foreign Fire Insurance Board of Trustees

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board of Trustees is meeting to review several items for department use. The agenda includes discussions regarding uniforms, bedding, and patio storage supplies.

• Large duffle bag for uniform/bedding use
• La-Z-Boy recliners (like 182)
• Wood pellets for smokers
• Homemade grease traps for Blackstone grills
• Two deck boxes for patio storage

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission will hold public hearings regarding violations of state and local laws related to alcohol and tobacco sales in Westmont. The session includes reviews of specific license violations for three local businesses.

• Tobacco license violation hearing: Mobil Gas Station
• Tobacco license violation hearing: Prince Smoke & Vape Convenient Shop
• Liquor license violation hearing: Anna’s Place

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding rezoning requests at 522 and 520 North Cass Avenue. One request also includes a Special Use Permit for a Performing Arts Studio.

• Rezoning of 522 North Cass Avenue from O/R-1 to B-2
• Rezoning of 520 North Cass Avenue from O/R-1 to B-2
• Special Use Permit request for a Performing Arts Studio at 520 North Cass Avenue

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend that the Village Board approve rezoning two properties at 520 and 522 North Cass Avenue from O/R-1 Office Research One to B-2 General Business, and to approve a special use permit for a performing arts studio at 520 North Cass Avenue. All three motions passed with four yes votes from Chair Carmichael and Commissioners Lavoie, Zekiri, and Peterson; Commissioners Scales, Barry, and Thomas were absent. The recommendations now go to the Village Board of Trustees, which makes the final decision. The minutes also note the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is May 8, 2024 at 7 p.m.

• Recommended rezoning 522 North Cass Ave from O/R-1 to B-2 General Business (4-0, three absent)
• Recommended rezoning 520 North Cass Ave from O/R-1 to B-2 General Business (4-0, three absent)
• Recommended a Special Use Permit for a Performing Arts Studio at 520 North Cass Ave (4-0, three absent)
• Approved the minutes of the March 13, 2024 regular meeting (4-0, three absent)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m. (4-0, three absent)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to conduct a conference call regarding Sergeant promotion testing. The discussion involves Amy Eitapence of IOS Solutions.

• Conference call with Amy Eitapence (IOS Solutions) regarding Sergeant Promotion Testing

Administration and Finance Committee

The committee will review the February 22, 2024 minutes and receive the EIC Annual Report. Various village divisions, including Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology, are scheduled to provide reports.

• Approval of February 22, 2024 minutes
• EIC Annual Report

The committee discussed the transition from Waste Management to Flood Brothers, which begins May 1. Officials decided to direct residents to a single website source for information to prevent misunderstandings during the container swap.

• Approved February 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Decided to use a single website source for waste hauler transition information

Village Board

The Village Board will review several business development permits, including an ice cream shop and a Japanese restaurant. The board is also considering the sale of two vacant lots at 423 N. Grant Street and the appointment of outside special counsel for zoning litigation.

• B-1 Development Permit: La Michoacana Sweet Vibes, 13 West Quincy Street
• B-1 Development Permit: Beauty Aura, 104 South Cass Avenue
• B-1 Development Permit and Downtown Incentive Program Grant: Izakaya Tokyo, 42 North Cass Avenue
• Downtown Incentive Program Grant: 113 North Cass Avenue
• Resolution to declare two vacant lots at 423 N. Grant Street as surplus property

The Westmont Village Board approved a consent agenda covering minutes, a $1,174,803.88 finance ordinance, and $215,316.02 in purchase orders, for a combined total of $1,390,119.90. The board also approved proclamations for National Library Week and National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, a St. Baldrick's fundraiser at Fremont Bar & Grill, and several development permits and grants. All recorded motions passed 4-0, with Trustees Nero and Simonovich absent for every vote.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, finance ordinance, and purchase orders (4-0)
• Approved $1,174,803.88 Finance Ordinance #25 (4-0)
• Approved $215,316.02 in purchase orders (4-0)
• Approved National Library Week proclamation (4-0)
• Approved St. Baldrick's fundraiser requests for Fremont Bar & Grill (4-0)
• Approved B-1 development permits for La Michoacana Sweet Vibes and Beauty Aura (4-0)
• Approved B-1 permit and Downtown Incentive Program grant for Izakaya Tokyo at 42 North Cass Avenue (4-0)
• Approved surplus declaration and sale authorization for 423 N. Grant Street lots (4-0)

Environmental Improvement Committee

The committee will hear reports on flat can recycling, the Westmont High School Ag Club, and Public Works. The meeting also includes updates regarding Flood Bros., special recycling events, and outreach efforts.

• Flat Can Recycling Presentation
• Westmont High School Ag Club Report
• Westmont Public Works Update
• Electronics & More Special Recycling Event
• Flood Bros. Information Update

Public Works Committee

The committee will review the 2023 Annual Report and receive updates on a grade separated pedestrian crossing. Staff reports will be provided by the Public Works Director and various divisions including Fleet/Facilities, Forestry & Grounds, Street, Water, and Underground.

• 2023 Annual Report
• Grade Separated Pedestrian Crossing Update
• CIP Project Update

Village Board

The Village Board is reviewing development requests for a medical outpatient center and a six-unit townhouse project. The meeting also includes consideration of contracts for alley reconstruction and water tank maintenance. Additionally, the board will discuss solid waste regulation amendments and community event permits.

• $1,300,000.00 bid award to Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc. for Residential Alley 5S Reconstruction
• Zoning and site plan requests for Advocate Outpatient Center at 330 East Ogden Avenue
• Six-unit townhouse project proposal for 22 and 26 West Burlington Avenue
• $11,000 change order for the North Elevated Water Storage Tank Project
• Agreement with Flood Brothers Disposal Company for waste and recycling services

The Westmont Village Board approved a medical outpatient center at 330 East Ogden Avenue and 639 Blackhawk Drive, and a six-unit townhouse project at 22 and 26 West Burlington Avenue. The board also approved a new five-year residential waste and recycling contract with Flood Brothers Disposal Company, along with related solid waste ordinance amendments. All votes were 6-0, with no trustees absent. The board then adjourned into executive session to discuss special legal counsel, pending litigation, and executive session minutes.

• Approved Advocate Health & Hospitals Corporation medical outpatient center at 330 East Ogden Avenue and 639 Blackhawk Drive, including zoning variances, site plan, and lot consolidation (6-0)
• Approved OSRX Enterprises, LLC and Millenium Trust Co LLC six-unit townhouse project at 22 and 26 West Burlington Avenue, with nine zoning variances, waivers, and subdivision (6-0)
• Approved bid award to Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc. for Residential Alley 5S Reconstruction (6-0)
• Approved engineering services agreement with Thomas Engineering Group, LLC for Phase 3 construction engineering for Residential Alley 5S (6-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 to North Elevated Water Storage Tank Project with Baxter & Woodman for $11,000, bringing total project cost to $118,100 (6-0)
• Approved five-year multi-function device lease and maintenance agreement with Gordon Flesch (6-0)
• Approved amendments to Chapter 66 of the Westmont Code of Ordinances regulating solid waste (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Flood Brothers Disposal Company for solid waste, recycling, compost, and landscape waste services, plus temporary use permit for waste container storage (6-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will review departmental rules and regulations. The meeting includes updates on entry-level and lateral transfer hiring campaigns and the status of sergeant promotions.

• Review of Fire and Police Commissions Rules and Regulations
• Discussion of entry-level candidate test results
• Review of Lateral Transfer Hiring Campaign
• Review of Entry-Level Hiring Campaign
• Update of Sergeant Promotion Status

Public Works Committee

The Village of Westmont is notifying the public about the Liberty Park Subdivision Water System Project. The project includes new water mains, hydrants, and lead service line replacements. A public hearing will be held on March 18, 2024, to discuss environmental impacts.

• Liberty Park Subdivision Water System Project (includes water main, valves, hydrants, and lead service line replacement)
• Public hearing scheduled for March 18, 2024, at Village Hall
• IEPA Public Water Supply Loan Program funding request

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a special meeting to review available test results for entry-level candidates. No new business was scheduled for this session.

• Review of entry-level candidate test results

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a medical outpatient center and a six-unit townhouse development. These items include requests for various zoning ordinance variances, site plan approvals, and lot subdivisions.

• Medical outpatient center at 330 East Ogden Avenue and 639 Blackhawk Drive
• Six-unit townhouse project at 22 and 26 West Burlington Avenue
• Zoning variance for outdoor lighting standards at 330 East Ogden Avenue
• Lot consolidation and subdivision requests for medical and residential projects
• Setback and lot area variances for the West Burlington Avenue townhouse project

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that the Village Board of Trustees approve a medical outpatient center for Advocate Health & Hospitals Corporation. The commission also recommended approval of several variances and plans for a six-unit townhouse project by OSRX Enterprises, LLC.

• Recommended approval of outdoor lighting variance for Advocate Health medical center (5-2)
• Recommended approval of site and landscaping plan for Advocate Health medical center (7-0)
• Recommended approval of lot consolidation for Advocate Health medical center (7-0)
• Recommended approval of driveway setback variance for 22-26 W. Burlington Ave townhouses (4-3)
• Recommended approval of lot area variance for 22-26 W. Burlington Ave townhouses (4-3)
• Recommended approval of front yard setback variance for 22-26 W. Burlington Ave townhouses (4-3)
• Recommended approval of side yard setback variance for 22-26 W. Burlington Ave townhouses (4-3)
• Recommended approval of rear yard setback variance for 22-26 W. Burlington Ave townhouses (4-3)

Fire Pension Board of Trustees

The Westmont Fire Pension Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and management policies. The agenda includes reviewing the investment and cash flow policy, as well as professional services contracts.

• Review/update investment/cash flow policy
• Review professional services contracts
• Review appointments and election timing and procedures
• Certify annual training requirements

Public Safety Committees

The committee will review the December 14, 2023 minutes and receive a 2023 Year End Report from the Department Director. The agenda also includes an update on the fire station.

• Fire Station Update
• Approval of December 14, 2023 minutes
• 2023 Year End Report
• Chief Fire Officer and Deputy Fire Chief updates

The Public Safety Committee approved its December 14, 2023 minutes and heard updates rather than voting on new measures. The fire station staffing study is still underway and will be updated June 13, 2024, and the Fire Department may switch ambulance billing from EMS-MC to Paramedic Billing Services, with a Fire/Finance committee making the final decision. The committee also received the 2023 Year End Report and 2024 vision, fire prevention updates, and recognized several firefighters and staff. No substantive motions beyond approving prior minutes were recorded.

• Approved December 14, 2023 Public Safety Committee minutes as submitted (unanimous)
• No vote on ambulance billing; Fire/Finance committee to make final decision on possible switch from EMS-MC to Paramedic Billing Services
• No vote on fire station staffing study; further update set for June 13, 2024
• Adjourned at 1749 hours

Village Board

The Village Board will review several infrastructure projects including water treatment and watermain replacements. The agenda also includes permits for seasonal community festivals and updates to the official zoning map.

• Award of $1,156,456.00 bid to Millennium Contracting Company for Warwick Avenue Watermain Replacement
• Engineering agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for $39,400.00 for Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation
• Engineering agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for $89,800.00 for Washington and Traube Watermain Improvements
• Exercise of option year for gasoline and diesel fuel contract with Al Warren Oil Company, Inc.
• Approval of five Downtown Incentive Program grants for various Cass Avenue and Naperville Road projects

The Westmont Village Board approved a consent agenda that included a $1,537,224.36 finance ordinance and a $59,750.00 purchase order to Gerard, for a combined total of $1,596,974.36. The board also approved a proclamation for American Legion Post #338's 100th anniversary, appointed Boyar Zekiri to the Planning and Zoning Commission, awarded five Downtown Incentive Program grants, authorized engineering agreements with Baxter & Woodman for water treatment plant and watermain projects, exercised a fuel contract option with Al Warren Oil Company, approved a safety audit agreement with Hygieneering, awarded a bid to Millennium Contracting for the Warwick Avenue watermain replacement, and adopted the 2024 Zoning Map. All recorded votes were 5-0, with Trustee Simonovich absent. The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda including finance ordinance #23 ($1,537,224.36) and purchase order to Gerard ($59,750.00), total $1,596,974.36 (5-0)
• Approved proclamation for American Legion Post #338 100th anniversary (5-0)
• Appointed Boyar Zekiri to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Awarded five Downtown Incentive Program grants for completed projects (5-0)
• Authorized engineering agreement with Baxter & Woodman for Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation preliminary engineering (5-0)
• Authorized engineering agreement with Baxter & Woodman for Washington and Traube Watermain Improvements Phase 2 design (5-0)
• Exercised first option year of gasoline and diesel fuel contract with Al Warren Oil Company (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Hygieneering for biannual safety audits (5-0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board of Trustees

The Westmont Foreign Fire Insurance Board of Trustees will meet to address board positions and officer appointments. The agenda also includes requests for various equipment, supplies, and improvements for Stations 182 and 183.

• Appointment of LT. Gerlich and FFMoll to FFT board positions
• Appointment of Captain King as Treasurer and LT. Parrish as Secretary
• Purchase of trauma shears, electronics, and station supplies
• Improvements to outside living space at Stations 182 and 183
• New workout equipment for Station 183

Environmental Improvement Committee

The committee will receive updates on the Westmont High School Program and a Waste/Recycle RFP. The meeting also includes reports from the Committee Chair, EIC Liaison, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, and School Liaison.

• Westmont High School Program Update
• Waste/Recycle RFP Update
• 2024 Focus Topics

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting. The agenda includes finalizing the timeline for entry level and lateral officer testing.

• Finalizing timeline for entry level and lateral officer testing

Administration and Finance Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and discuss new business including the Public Works Capital Improvement Program (CIP), investments, and the Pay for Performance System. Staff reports from various village divisions will also be presented.

• Public Works CIP discussion
• Investment reviews
• Pay for Performance System discussion
• Division reports from Finance, Clerk, Communications, Liquor Commissioner, HR, and IT

The committee approved minutes from previous meetings and discussed a wide range of proposed capital improvements, including street lighting and sidewalk expansions. Members reviewed a proposal to invest $30 million in a laddered portfolio and explored options for a staff merit compensation system.

• Approved November 30, 2023 and January 11, 2024 minutes
• Decided to hold off on downtown street light installation for six years to develop budget and design
• Proposed $30 million investment in a laddered portfolio to increase returns
• Proposed pilot program for downtown brick paver maintenance to address safety hazards
• Proposed sidewalk construction on Wilmette, S. Linden, and S. Warwick for Fall 2024

Village Board

The Village Board will consider approving site and landscaping plans for a proposed bakery at 34 North Cass Avenue. Additionally, the board will review an ordinance to adopt the 2024 Outdoor Dining on Public Parkway Grant Program.

• Site and landscaping plan approval for 34 N. Cass Avenue (Beauty And The Baker)
• Downtown Incentive Program grant request for 34 N. Cass Avenue
• Adoption of the 2024 Outdoor Dining on Public Parkway Grant Program
• Purchase order for Safe Step LLC for $25,000.00

The Village Board approved a consent agenda totaling $2,301,990.27 in finance ordinances and purchase orders. The Board also approved site plans and a Downtown Incentive Program Grant for Beauty and the Baker at 34 N. Cass, and adopted the 2024 Outdoor Dining on Public Parkway Grant Program.

• Approved consent agenda totaling $2,301,990.27 (6-0)
• Approved February 8, 2024 Board meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Finance Ordinance #22 for $2,276,990.27 (6-0)
• Approved $25,000 purchase order for SafeStep LLC (6-0)
• Approved site and landscaping plan for Beauty and the Baker at 34 N. Cass (6-0)
• Approved Downtown Incentive Program Grant for Beauty and the Baker at 34 N. Cass (6-0)
• Adopted 2024 Outdoor Dining on Public Parkway Grant Program (6-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will review departmental rules and regulations. The meeting also includes discussions regarding entry-level and lateral-level activities and background investigation results.

• Review of Fire and Police Commissions Rules and Regulations
• Preparations for Entry-Level and Lateral-Level Activities
• Results of Background Investigations

Public Safety Committees

The Board will review the minutes from the October 3, 2023 meeting. Discussion continues regarding the potential dissolution of the South Westmont Fire Protection District.

• Discussion of dissolving the South Westmont Fire Protection District

Planning & Zoning Commission

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The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend that the Village Board of Trustees approve a site and landscaping plan for a bakery, Beauty and the Baker, at 34 North Cass Avenue. The business, run by Martinez & Navarrete Holdings, LLC, plans interior demolition and rebuild of an addition, a raised floor, front facade changes, signage, and rear improvements including ADA-compliant access to the public parking lot. The commission's recommendation covers only the site and landscaping plan; the business is also seeking grant funds through the Village's downtown incentive program, which the commission does not vote on. No one spoke during public comment or Open Forum.

• Recommended approval of site and landscaping plan for Beauty and the Baker at 34 North Cass Avenue (6-0)
• Adjourned at 7:43 p.m. (motion by Scales, second by Barry)

Community Development Committee

The committee will discuss eligibility for cannabis use on certain properties and the Downtown Incentive Program. The agenda also includes updates to zoning ordinances regarding short-term rentals and R-3 lot widths.

• Cannabis use eligible properties
• Downtown Incentive Program eligibility
• Short term rentals in the downtown area
• R-3 lot width updates
• Salt storage and snow removal permitting

The Committee approved $3,000 grants for two properties under the Downtown Incentive Program. It also established that salt piles on private property must be covered and used only for that specific property. Staff provided updates on zoning ordinance revisions and a proposed new internal process for certificates of occupancy.

• Approved $3,000 grants for two properties for past projects (unanimous)
• Decided salt piles on private property must be covered
• Decided salt and equipment on private property must be used for that property only, not regionally
• Approved minutes from November 02, 2023 meeting (voice vote)

Village Board

The Village Board is reviewing proposals for waste services and engineering agreements for water infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning variances at 246 North Washington Street and updates to the village committee structure.

• Waste services contract award for Flood Brothers Disposal/Recycling Services
• $107,900 engineering agreement for Warwick Avenue Watermain Replacement
• $331,095 engineering agreement for North Elevated Water Storage Tank project
• Zoning variances for lot width and area at 246 North Washington Street
• Purchase orders totaling $165,200 for enforcement and meters

The Village Board approved a consent agenda totaling $2,187,977.34 and awarded a waste recycling and landscape services proposal to Flood Brothers Disposal/Recycling Services. The Board also authorized engineering agreements for water infrastructure projects and approved a zoning variance for a property on North Washington Street.

• Approved consent agenda including Finance Ordinance #21 and purchase orders totaling $2,187,977.34 (5-0)
• Approved zoning variances for lot width, area, and front yard setback at 246 North Washington Street (5-0)
• Awarded waste recycling, compost, and landscape services proposal to Flood Brothers Disposal/Recycling Services (5-0)
• Authorized engineering services agreement with Baxter and Woodman, Inc. for Warwick Avenue Watermain Replacement Phase 3 (5-0)
• Authorized engineering agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for North Elevated Water Storage Tank Phase 3 (5-0)
• Approved text amendment to Chapter 1, Section 2-33 'Committees' of the Westmont Code of Ordinances (5-0)
• Accepted the FY2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (5-0)

Environmental Improvement Committee

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Liquor Commission

The Village of Westmont will hold public hearings concerning violations of state and local laws related to tobacco sales. The proceedings include matters involving Marathon Gas Station and Westmont Tobacco.

• Tobacco License Violation Hearing: Marathon Gas Station
• Tobacco License Violation Hearing: Westmont Tobacco

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review polygraph results for two candidates. No new business was scheduled for this meeting.

• Review of polygraph results for two candidates

Public Safety Committees

The committee will discuss the 2023 Annual Report and the Police Department 2023 Employee of the Year Award. Members will also approve minutes from the October 19, 2023 meeting.

• Approval of October 19, 2023, minutes
• Police Department 2023 Employee of the Year Award
• Review of 2023 Annual Report
• Administration report on accreditation

The Westmont Village Board Police Public Safety Committee met on January 25, 2024, and approved the minutes of its October 19, 2023 meeting. Chief Public Safety Officer Gunther presented the department's 2023 annual report, covering staffing, budget, grants, crime statistics, training, and community programs, and recognized Detective Sergeant Rolando Padilla as 2023 Employee of the Year. The committee also received an update on the 63rd & Cass hazmat incident and discussed ILEAP re-accreditation planning. No new ordinances, contracts, or policy changes were decided; the meeting was informational and ended with adjournment.

• Approved October 19, 2023 Police Public Safety Committee minutes (motion by Trustee Liddle, seconded by Trustee Barker)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:56 p.m. (motion by Trustee Liddle, seconded by Trustee Nero)
• No new business items were voted on; the 2023 annual report was presented for information only

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several items including a $1,084,837 fire engine purchase and a rezoning request for 329 East 56th Street. Other business includes liquor license adjustments, tree preservation amendments, and road resurfacing engineering.

• Rezoning and subdivision of 329 East 56th Street
• Liquor license changes for Taste Greek Street Food and Whiskey Hill Brewery & Kitchen
• Amendments to Heritage Tree Preservation in Municipal Code Chapters 80 and 86
• $1,084,837 purchase agreement for a Pierce Velocity Pumper Fire Engine
• $26,280.00 engineering agreement for the 2024 MFT Resurfacing Project

The Village Board approved a finance ordinance for $4,080,501.45 and authorized the purchase of a Pierce Velocity Pumper Fire Engine. The Board also approved rezoning and variances for a property at 329 East 56th Street and updated liquor license availability.

• Approved Finance Ordinance #20 for $4,080,501.45 (6-0)
• Approved rezoning and variances for 329 East 56th Street (6-0)
• Approved reducing one Class 4 and increasing one Class 3 liquor license for Taste Greek Street Food (6-0)
• Approved increasing available Class 2 liquor licenses by one for Whiskey Hill Brewery & Kitchen (6-0)
• Approved amendments to Municipal Code Chapters 80 & 86 regarding Heritage Tree Preservation (5-1)
• Approved purchase agreement with Macqueen Equipment, LLC for one Pierce Velocity Pumper Fire Engine (6-0)
• Approved engineering agreement with Primera Engineering for 2024 MFT Resurfacing Project Phase 2 (6-0)
• Approved allowing Community Unit School District 201 to hang an Illinois Reads 2024 banner (6-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will review the current Rules and Regulations for both departments. Additionally, the Board will review the status of entry-level candidates regarding polygraph results.

• Review of Fire and Police Commissions Rules and Regulations
• Review of Entry-Level Candidate polygraph results

Police Pension Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review financial reports and membership applications. The agenda includes discussions on insurance renewals, cost of living adjustments, and legal fee proposals.

• Approval of annual cost of living adjustments for pensioners
• Fiduciary liability insurance renewal discussion
• Lauterbach & Amen, LLP records inventory and disposal service engagement letter
• Puchalski Goodloe LLC fee increase proposal
• Membership applications for Glen Blaylock and Bret Boyle

Administration and Finance Committee

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Village Board

The Village Board will consider multiple ordinances regarding park improvements, including new pickleball courts and a skatepark relocation. The meeting also includes decisions on residential rezoning, business special use permits, and various purchase orders.

• Rezoning and subdivision of 329 East 56th Street
• Special Use Permit for Happy Cat Grooming at 136 North Cass Avenue
• Replacing a daycare facility with a skatepark at Diane Main Park
• $307,680.25 in total purchase orders
• $36,832.50 change order for Cyclic Parkway tree pruning

The Westmont Village Board approved a consent agenda bundling the December 14, 2023 board minutes, two finance ordinances totaling $4,718,030.09, and three purchase orders totaling $307,680.25. The board also approved a special use permit for Happy Cat Grooming at 136 North Cass Avenue, a resolution supporting Alternative 3a for a grade separated pedestrian crossing, and several Park District requests including new pickleball courts, a skatepark, and park improvements. Two zoning matters were postponed: residential lot variances at 246 North Washington Street for 4 weeks and rezoning/subdivision at 329 East 56th Street for 2 weeks. All other motions passed unanimously except the postponement at 329 East 56th Street, which passed 5-1 with Trustee Liddle voting no.

• Approved consent agenda including Dec 14, 2023 minutes, Finance Ordinance #18 ($2,188,274.59) and #19 ($2,529,755.50), and purchase orders totaling $307,680.25 (6-0)
• Postponed residential lot variances at 246 North Washington Street for 4 weeks (6-0)
• Postponed rezoning and subdivision at 329 East 56th Street for 2 weeks (5-1, Liddle no)
• Approved special use and B-1 development permit for Happy Cat Grooming at 136 North Cass Avenue (6-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Alternative 3a for grade separated pedestrian crossing (6-0)
• Approved setback variance and site plan for James M. Long Park at 867 Blackhawk Dr including pickleball courts (6-0)
• Approved special use for Fritz Werley Park at 490 North Warwick Avenue (6-0)
• Approved special use and consolidation for neighborhood park at 314 North Grant Street (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled for January 10, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 14, 2024.

Environmental Improvement Committee

The committee will review the Waste/Recycle RFP update and discuss focus topics for 2024. The meeting includes reports from the Committee Chair, EIC Liaison, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, and School Liaison.

• Waste/Recycle RFP Update

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a special meeting to conduct oral interviews for entry-level probationary police officer candidates. No new business was scheduled for this session.

• Oral interviews of entry-level probationary police officer candidates

Fire Pension Board of Trustees

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Administration and Finance Committee

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Environmental Improvement Committee

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Planning & Zoning Commission

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Police Pension Board of Trustees

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Village Board

This document outlines the regular meeting dates and times for the Village of Westmont Board of Trustees and its standing committees. Meetings are scheduled at Westmont Village Hall, located at 31 West Quincy Street.

• Board of Trustees meetings every two weeks on Thursdays at 6 p.m.
• Administration/Finance committee meetings
• Police Public Safety committee meetings
• Community Development committee meetings
• Fire Public Safety committee meetings

Westmont First Committee

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Village Board

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Public Works Committee

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Public Safety Committees

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Community Development Committee

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