Westchester public meetings in 2025

Committee of the Whole - CANCELED

The Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025, was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on several ordinances that abate the 2025 tax levy for specific General Obligation Bonds totaling $16,330,000. It will also adopt an ordinance establishing the village tax levy for the fiscal year May 1 2025 through April 30 2026, and consider a resolution appointing a veteran to the Veterans Commission. Additional items include a professional services agreement amendment for water main improvements and non‑binding term sheets for redevelopment at Roosevelt and Mannheim Roads.

• Ordinance 2025-2372: abate tax levy for $3,445,000 GO Bonds (Series 2021A)
• Ordinance 2025-2371: abate tax levy for $4,885,000 GO Bonds (Series 2020)
• Ordinance 2025-2370: abate tax levy for $2,200,000 GO Bonds (Series 2015)
• Ordinance 2025-2369: abate tax levy for $5,800,000 GO Bonds (Series 2013)
• Ordinance 2025-2368: levy, assessment and collection of taxes for FY May 1 2025–Apr 30 2026

Committee of the Whole - CANCELED

The Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM was canceled. The cancellation notice states there were no agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on non‑binding term sheets for redeveloping the northeast corner of Roosevelt Road and Mannheim Road. It will also adopt resolutions designating Veterans Day as a village holiday and appointing Konnie Prohaska to the Veterans Commission. The consent agenda includes approval of the Record of Bills not to exceed $3,240,327.96. Additional items include a lead service line replacement update and the 2025 proposed tax levy.

• Motion to approve non‑binding term sheets for redevelopment of the northeast corner of Roosevelt Road and Mannheim Road
• Resolution 2025-1121 designating Veterans Day as a Village of Westchester holiday
• Resolution 2025-1122 appointing Konnie Prohaska to the Village Veterans Commission
• Consent agenda approving the Record of Bills up to $3,240,327.96
• Staff report on additional lead service line replacement work

Committee of the Whole - CANCELED

The Village of Westchester's Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025, was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.

Village Board

The Westchester Village Board will consider several items, including a consent agenda that approves the Record of Bills totaling $1,673,027.84 and an ordinance establishing a Senior Commission. On the active agenda, the board will vote on a resolution authorizing a lease of the village water tower to Verizon Wireless for communications equipment and on a resolution appointing Deanna Forney. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the setting of a price for the sale or lease of public property.

• Approve Record of Bills ending Nov. 18, 2025, in the not‑to‑exceed amount of $1,673,027.84 (Consent Agenda)
• Approve Ordinance 2025-2367 establishing the Village of Westchester Senior Commission
• Approve Resolution 2025-1119 authorizing the Water Tower Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless
• Approve Resolution 2025-1120 appointing Deanna Forney (position not specified in agenda)
• Executive Session to discuss price setting for sale or lease of public property under 5 ILCS 120 §2(c)(6)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review quotes for the village's monthly newsletter and discuss using the United States Postal Service for delivery. It will consider establishing a Senior Commission and a lease agreement with Verizon Communications to install an antenna on village property. An executive session will address collective negotiating matters under 5 ILCS 120 Section 2(c)(2).

• Review quotes for monthly newsletter production and discuss USPS delivery
• Discuss and consider establishing a Senior Commission
• Discuss and consider a lease with Verizon Communications for antenna installation on village property
• Executive session on collective negotiating matters (5 ILCS 120 Section 2(c)(2))

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss updates on public safety pension funding and property insurance. It will approve a consent agenda that includes a record of bills not to exceed $1,157,838.11, minutes from previous meetings, and an ordinance amending attendance requirements for commissions. The board will also adopt the 2026 meeting schedule and vote on resolutions to submit Surface Transportation Program applications for the Balmoral Avenue and Westchester Boulevard resurfacing projects.

• Approve Record of Bills not to exceed $1,157,838.11 (Consent Agenda 6.A)
• Approve Ordinance 2025-2366 amending attendance requirements (Consent Agenda 6.D)
• Approve 2026 Village Board & Committee of the Whole meeting schedule (7.A)
• Approve Resolution 2025-1117 for Surface Transportation Program application for Balmoral Avenue Resurfacing Project (7.B)
• Approve Resolution 2025-1118 for Surface Transportation Program application for Westchester Boulevard Resurfacing Project (7.C)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will vote on a motion directing the Village Attorney and Ryan, LLC to negotiate and draft a Redevelopment Agreement for Village‑owned land at the northeast corner of Roosevelt Road and Mannheim Road, following a Letter of Intent from XCeed Commercial Real Estate. The meeting will also discuss attendance requirements for Village commissions and committees, and review a lease agreement with Verizon Communications for an antenna on Village property. Executive session items will address personnel and contractor matters and the setting of a price for sale or lease of Village property.

• Motion to direct Village Attorney and Ryan, LLC to negotiate and draft a Redevelopment Agreement for Village property at the northeast corner of Roosevelt Road and Mannheim Road (Letter of Intent from XCeed Commercial Real Estate).
• Discussion of attendance requirements for Village commissions and committees.
• Executive session 4.A – matters concerning appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, dismissal, or complaints involving specific employees, contractors, volunteers, or legal counsel.
• Executive session 4.B – setting a price for sale or lease of Village‑owned property.
• Information‑only item: lease agreement with Verizon Communications for installation of an antenna on Village property.

Village Board

The Village Board will consider a motion to change the date of the November 25, 2025 meetings to November 18, 2025. It will vote on Resolution 2025-1116, which approves the West Cook Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan prepared by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. The consent agenda includes approval of the Record of Bills up to $1,920,604.42 and the minutes of the September 9, 2025 Board and Committee of the Whole meetings.

• Approve Record of Bills ending Oct. 28, 2025, not to exceed $1,920,604.42
• Approve minutes of the September 9, 2025 Village Board meeting
• Approve minutes of the September 9, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Motion to change the November 25, 2025 meeting date to November 18, 2025
• Resolution 2025-1116 approving the West Cook Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (CMAP)

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on several resolutions, including authorizing a settlement and general release of claims for case number 24 CV 05176. Other items include an intergovernmental agreement for security cameras, a joint requisition to purchase rock salt, and a subrecipient agreement for a Community Development Block Grant watermain improvements project. The meeting also includes a consent agenda approving the record of bills up to $1,557,023.44 and a snow‑removal rebate program for low‑income seniors and disabled residents.

• Resolution 2025-1111: authorize execution of settlement agreement and release of claims in case 24 CV 05176
• Resolution 2025-1112: approve intergovernmental agreement with Westchester Park District and Westchester School District 92.5 for security cameras
• Resolution 2025-1114: approve joint purchasing requisition for rock salt for the 2025‑2026 season
• Resolution 2025-1115: authorize subrecipient agreement to Cook County for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant watermain improvements project
• Consent agenda item 6.D: approve 2025‑2026 Snow Removal Rebate Program for low‑income seniors and disabled residents

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a strategic plan stakeholder‑engagement presentation and consider rescheduling the November Village Board meeting. An executive‑session item will address whether the village should purchase or lease real property under 5 ILCS 120 Section 2(c)(5). The meeting also includes public comments, requests for future topics, and board comments.

• Presentation of Strategic Plan Stakeholder Engagement Results (New Business)
• Rescheduling of the second Village Board meeting in November (Information Only)
• Executive Session: discussion of purchase or lease of real property per 5 ILCS 120 Section 2(c)(5)
• Public Comments from residents
• Requests for topics for future Committee of the Whole meetings

Committee of the Whole - Audio Available, No Video Due to Network Maintenance

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a snow removal rebate program for low-income seniors and disabled residents. Members will also consider amendments to the Municipal Code regarding electric scooters, electric bikes, and gas bikes.

• 2025-2026 Snow Removal Rebate Program for Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Disabled Residents
• Proposed amendments to Municipal Code regarding low-speed electric scooters, electric bikes, and gas bikes
• Cook County Property Tax Bridge Fund Program - No Interest Loan
• Executive session regarding the purchase or lease of real property

Village Board - Audio Available, No Video Due to Network Maintenance

The Westchester Village Board will consider approving bills totaling up to $2,684,201, amending building and construction fees, and purchasing trees for the fall planting program. The board will also authorize agreements for food service inspections and ambulance services.

• Approval of bills not to exceed $2,684,201
• Amendment to building and construction fees in the Municipal Code
• Purchase of trees from St. Aubin Nursery for the 2025 Fall Tree Planting Program
• Agreement with DRW Consulting & Inspections for food service plan review
• Intergovernmental agreement with Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services for ambulance services

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider how Village commissions and committees should operate and what requirements they need. It will review a proposal from St. Aubin Nursery for the 2025 Fall Tree Planting Program. An executive session will address legal issues under 5 ILCS 120 Section 2(c)(1) concerning employee and contractor matters, and under Section 2(c)(5) regarding the purchase or lease of real property.

• Discuss responsibilities and requirements for Village commissions and committees (New Business 4.A).
• Review St. Aubin Nursery’s proposal for the 2025 Fall Tree Planting Program (New Business 4.B).
• Executive Session on 5 ILCS 120 Section 2(c)(1) – appointments, employment, compensation, and related matters.
• Executive Session on 5 ILCS 120 Section 2(c)(5) – purchase or lease of real property for the Village.

Village Board

The Westchester Village Board will consider and vote on several ordinances and resolutions that amend the municipal budget, create commissions, adjust taxes, and approve contracts for infrastructure projects. Items include establishing a Veterans Commission, modifying the municipal grocery tax, and authorizing agreements for the Green Alley Reconstruction, public works roof repairs, and sewer cleaning programs. The board will also adopt a policy for the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act and approve the FY2026 conference/training expense allocation.

• Ordinance 2025-2361 – establishes the Village of Westchester Veterans Commission
• Ordinance 2025-2362 – amends the Municipal Grocery Retailers' Occupation Tax and Municipal Grocery Service Occupation Tax
• Ordinance 2025-2364 – authorizes a budget amendment and contract with Reed Construction for the 2025 Public Works Roof and Masonry Repairs Project
• Resolution 2025-1104 – authorizes an intergovernmental agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for the Green Alley Reconstruction Project 3
• Ordinance 2025-2365 – authorizes a budget amendment and contract with National Power Rodding for the 2025 Sewer Cleaning and Televising Program

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the potential creation of a Veterans Commission. The meeting also includes a presentation on the West Cook Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan and an update on the Strategic Plan.

• Presentation of West Cook Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
• Discussion on the creation of a Veterans Commission
• Strategic Plan progress update
• Executive session regarding personnel and real property purchase or lease

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss an amendment to the annual budget for the 2025 Motor Fuel Tax Micro-Surfacing Program. The board is also considering updates to municipal code regarding dog bites and attacks.

• Approval of Record of Bills in the amount of $1,029,933.02
• Ordinance 2025-2359: Amending regulations and fines for dog bites or attacks
• Ordinance 2025-2360: Budget amendment and agreement with A.C. Pavement Striping Company
• Cook County Resolution honoring the Village of Westchester's 100th Anniversary

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss amendments to the Westchester Municipal Code regarding dog bite fines and the use of electric scooters, electric bikes, and gas bikes. The body will also consider the creation of a Veterans Commission.

• Proposed Municipal Code amendment to establish fines for dog bite incidents
• Proposed Municipal Code amendment regarding low-speed electric scooters, electric bikes, and gas bikes
• Discussion on the creation of a Veterans Commission