Westmont, Illinois

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal for a five-story, 119-unit mixed-use building with parking facilities in the Downtown Core District, including eight requested deviations from the Zoning Ordinance. The project also requires a comprehensive plan map amendment to change the future land use designation at 14 and 20 North Linden Avenue from residential to Downtown Mixed-Use, along with rezoning of those lots to B-1(A). The commission will also consider approval of the June 10, 2026 minutes and discuss the vice-chairperson rotation.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit and Planned Unit Development for a 119-unit mixed-use building at 1 N Cass, 14 N Linden, and 20 N Linden, with eight requested deviations
• Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change land use at 14 and 20 N Linden from Single Family Detached Residential to Downtown Mixed-Use
• Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 14 N Linden from R-5 General Residential to B-1(A) Downtown Core
• Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 20 N Linden from R-3 Single-Unit Residential to B-1(A) Downtown Core
• Preliminary Plan of Subdivision to consolidate 14 and 20 N Linden into one lot

Community Development Committee

The Westmont Community Development Committee will consider unfinished business including downtown rezonings, as well as new items such as a downtown parking strategy, a comprehensive plan update from Houseal Lavigne, and text amendments to nuisance vegetation and building code chapters. Public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes are also on the agenda.

• Downtown rezonings (unfinished business)
• Downtown parking strategy
• Comprehensive plan update with Houseal Lavigne
• Text amendment to Chapter 80 (nuisance vegetation)
• Text amendment to Chapter 18 (building code local amendments)

Village Board

The Village Board will review several zoning map amendments to establish Downtown Core and Downtown Edge districts. Additionally, the board will consider increasing available liquor licenses for Rail & Rye and BAM Theater, while reducing one license due to a business closure.

• Rezoning properties to B-1(A) Downtown Core District
• Rezoning properties to B-1 Downtown Edge District
• Liquor license increase for Rail & Rye at 7 West Quincy
• Liquor license increase for BAM Theater at 520 North Cass Avenue
• Purchase order for Monroe Truck Equipment Inc. of $139,814.00

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to meet with I/O Solutions and Fire Department staff to review the upcoming Fire Chief Officer/Training Position. No new business is listed. The board may enter executive session for personnel and legal matters, but votes will be conducted in open session.

• Meeting with I/O Solutions and Fire Department staff to review the Fire Chief Officer/Training Position

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The Village Board will consider a first amendment to the agreement with Leopardo Construction to accept a $25.3 million Guaranteed Maximum Price for the new Fire Department Headquarters, bringing total project cost to $26.9 million. Other items include a lot coverage variance for patios at 29 North Washington Street, major site plan approval for a daycare center at 6120 South Cass Avenue, special use permits for an electronic message board at Westmont High School and a mahjong studio at 38 South Cass Avenue, and awarding a $1.34 million contract for the 2026 MFT Des Moines Street Reconstruction Project.

• Approve $25,328,449 Guaranteed Maximum Price for Fire Department Headquarters construction with Leopardo Construction
• Request for lot coverage variance from 35% to 42% at 29 North Washington Street for two permeable paver patios
• Major site plan approval for a daycare center at 6120 South Cass Avenue (capacity 173 students, 28 teachers)
• Special use permit for electronic message board sign at Westmont High School (909 Oakwood Drive)
• Award $1,339,350.08 bid to Schroeder Asphalt Services for Des Moines Street Reconstruction and related engineering agreement ($90,500)

Administration and Finance Committee

This meeting of the Administration & Finance Committee has been cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Notice of cancellation for the June 25, 2026 meeting

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

At this meeting, the Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will discuss and review the fire promotion process and any outstanding test results. They will also review and approve invoices for services rendered and hear a presentation from Public Safety Testing on upcoming entry-level probationary police testing. The board will approve minutes and take public comment.

• Discussion and review of Fire Promotion and Process
• Review of outstanding test results available to the commission
• Review and approve Invoices for Services Rendered
• Public Safety Testing presentation on upcoming entry-level probationary police testing
• Approval of minutes from May 16 special meeting and May 19 meeting

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will conduct oral interviews of police candidates and review miscellaneous invoices and reports. The meeting also includes committee and department director reports and public comment.

• Oral interviews of police candidates.
• Miscellaneous invoices and reports received since last meeting.
• Committee chair report.
• Department director report.

General

The Westmont Fire Pension Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss new business including membership applications and board appointments. A key item is the presentation of the pension fund’s actuarial funding valuation. The board may also convene in closed session to discuss permitted matters.

• Presentation of pension fund actuarial funding valuation
• Applications for membership
• Appointment of new member to the board
• Review of cash management policy
• Approval of March 13, 2026 minutes

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on a consent agenda including approvals for the 2026 Independence Day celebration at Ty Warner Park. New business items include increasing Class 3 liquor licenses by one for Cilantro Grill, terminating the BNSF lease agreement to facilitate Metra station improvements, and approving a $34,330 contract for a Fire Department assessment program.

• Increase Class 3 liquor licenses by one for Cilantro Grill at 15 W. Ogden Avenue
• Terminate lease agreement with BNSF for parcels related to Westmont BNSF Station Renovation project
• Approve Statement of Work with IOS for Fire Department assessment program ($34,330)
• Approve 2026 Independence Day celebration at Ty Warner Park: traffic closures, amplified sound permit, tent and food truck fee waivers

Fire Public Safety

The Westmont Fire Public Safety Committee will consider a bid proposal update under unfinished business and receive an annual compliance report. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from March 5, 2026, and staff updates. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Bid Proposal Update - Leopard (unfinished business)
• Annual Compliance Report (new business)
• Approval of minutes from March 5, 2026 regular meeting
• Staff updates and division reports
• Public comment opportunity

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a large downtown rezoning package that would rezone dozens of properties along North and South Cass Avenue to a new Downtown Core district, plus related comprehensive plan amendments. Other hearings include a special use permit for an electronic message board at Westmont High School, a mahjong studio in the downtown edge district, a variance for patios, and a major site plan for a daycare center.

• Downtown rezoning package (PZC 014-2026): Zoning map amendments for ~50 properties from B-1 Downtown Edge, M-1 Limited Manufacturing, and other districts to B-1(A) Downtown Core; comprehensive plan amendments from residential to Downtown Mixed-Use.
• Rezoning from R-5 General Residential to B-1 Downtown Edge (PZC 015-2026) for properties along West Quincy Street and West Burlington Avenue.
• Rezoning from R-5 to R-7 Downtown Residential (PZC 016-2026) for numerous properties along West Quincy Street, West Burlington Avenue, and side streets.
• Major Site Plan approval (PZC 010-2026) for a daycare center at 6120 South Cass Avenue in the C-1 Commercial district.
• Special Use Permits: PZC 018-2026 for an electronic message board sign at Westmont High School (909 Oakwood Drive); PZC 019-2026 for a mahjong studio at 38 South Cass Avenue.

General

The Westmont Central Business District TIF Joint Review Board holds its annual meeting to review the FY2024 financial report ending December 31, 2024, and discuss project activity in the district. The board will also appoint a new public member and take public comments.

• Approval of meeting minutes from April 15, 2025 (FY24)
• Appointment of new public member to the Joint Review Board
• Overview of Annual Financial Report for FYE 2024 (ending December 31, 2024)
• Overview of Project Activity by the Village of Westmont
• Public comments and Q&A period

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The Westmont South Business District TIF Joint Review Board will hold its annual meeting to review the fiscal year 2024 annual financial report and project activity. The board will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting. Public comments and a question-and-answer period are scheduled.

• Approval of meeting minutes from April 15, 2025 (FY24)
• Overview of Annual Financial Report for FYE 2024 (ending December 31, 2024)
• Overview of Project Activity by the Village of Westmont
• Joint Review Board Q&A and requests for additional information

General

This is a routine meeting of the Foreign Fire Insurance Board. Items include approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and accounts payable. New business consists of numerous small equipment requests for fire stations, such as a propane grill, station alerting, and uniform reimbursements. No major policy decisions are expected.

• Approval of Accounts Payable
• Station alerting for Station 183 temp
• Outdoor cantilever umbrella for Station 183 temp
• Propane grill and propane tank for Station 183 temp
• Uniform/Fitness Shoe Reimbursement

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting with agenda items limited to procedural matters and a discussion of upcoming fire testing. No new business is listed. The board may enter executive session for personnel or legal matters, but all votes will be conducted in open session.

• Discussion of upcoming Fire Testing under Unfinished Business

Environmental Improvement Committee

The Environmental Improvement Committee will hold a regular meeting with procedural items and a guest speaker from Westmont Public Works on natural resources management. No votes or decisions on ordinances or contracts are listed.

• Guest speaker from Westmont Public Works on Natural Resources Management

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on multiple zoning and ordinance items, including a special use permit amendment for Tesla to allow vehicle service and repair as its principal use at 50 West Ogden Avenue, following a notice of violation for declining sales tax revenue. Other items include a mahjong studio special use permit, a lot coverage variance for a deck and pool, and several subdivision approvals. The consent agenda includes routine minutes, finance ordinances, proclamations, and a liquor license reduction.

• Special use permit amendment for Tesla, Inc. at 50 West Ogden Avenue to allow vehicle service and repair, after violation notice for shift from sales.
• Special use permit for Hinsdale Mahjong Society LLC to operate a mahjong studio at 10 West Burlington Avenue.
• Lot coverage variance request for 326 South Washington Street to allow deck and pool exceeding 35% maximum (to 53%), noted as precedent-setting.
• Subdivision and waiver request for 1351 South Ridge Road to create one lot and waive $7,500 fee-in-lieu for right-of-way improvements.
• Major site plan for four townhome units at 5628 South Cass Avenue in R-4 district.

The Village Board unanimously approved Finance Ordinance #11 for $1,830,150.32. It also approved an increase of one Class 2 liquor license for 15 W. Café. The board accepted a subdivision plan and a fee‑in‑lieu waiver for the property at 1351 South Ridge Road. All motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Finance Ordinance #11 for $1,830,150.32 (6‑0)
• Approved increase of one Class 2 liquor license for 15 W. Café (6‑0)
• Approved subdivision preliminary plan and final plat for 1351 South Ridge Road (6‑0)
• Approved waiver of fee‑in‑lieu contribution for 1351 South Ridge Road (6‑0)

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss updates to the Capital Improvement Program and a proposed new sidewalk installation policy. Other items include selecting the 2025 Employee of the Year and a risk management program update. The meeting also includes approval of March 2026 minutes and public comment.

• Capital Improvement Program Update
• New Sidewalk Installation Policy Discussion
• 2025 Public Works Department Employee of the Year selection
• Risk Management Program Update
• Approval of March 19, 2026 minutes

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will discuss fire promotion processes, review test results, and vote on changes to its own rules and regulations. The board will also elect a chairperson and secretary for the remainder of 2026 and approve invoices for services rendered. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Discussion and review of fire promotion process
• Review of outstanding test results
• Approve invoices for services rendered
• Approve changes to Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Rules and Regulations
• Elect chairperson and secretary for June through December 2026

The board approved the May 16 and May 19 meeting minutes. It withdrew the contingent employment offer for Candidate #40 and scheduled oral interviews for June 13, 2026. The board also authorized payment of four invoices totaling $1,931.00.

• Approved May 16, 2026 special meeting minutes (Yes-2)
• Approved May 19, 2026 regular meeting minutes (Yes-2)
• Withdrew contingent offer of employment for Candidate #40
• Scheduled oral interviews for June 13, 2026
• Approved $106 payment to Ottosen, Dinolfo, Hasenbalg & Castaldo (Yes-2)
• Approved $450 payment to Conrad Polygraph for two exams (Yes-2)
• Approved $225 payment to Conrad Polygraph for one exam (Yes-2)
• Approved $1,150 payment to I/O Solutions for two evaluations (Yes-2)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct oral interviews of police candidates and address miscellaneous invoices and reports. Public comment will be taken at the start of the meeting. No votes or decisions on policy are scheduled.

• Oral interviews of police candidates under New Business
• Public comment period for residents
• Review of miscellaneous invoices and reports received since last meeting

The board removed Candidate #51 from the hiring process. Candidates #53, #56, #58, and #60 were each advanced to the polygraph phase of the police officer hiring process. The commissioners also elected Tom Mulhearn as Chairman and Stella Qualizza as Secretary/Commissioner through fiscal year 2026.

• Removed Candidate #51 from consideration (vote 3-0)
• Advanced Candidate #53 to polygraph phase (vote 3-0)
• Advanced Candidate #56 to polygraph phase (vote 3-0)
• Advanced Candidate #58 to polygraph phase (vote 3-0)
• Advanced Candidate #60 to polygraph phase (vote 3-0)
• Elected Tom Mulhearn as Chairman through FY 2026 (vote 3-0)
• Elected Stella Qualizza as Secretary/Commissioner through FY 2026 (vote 3-0)

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The board will vote on an ordinance to increase the number of Class 26 liquor licenses by one for a new arts and crafts studio, and consider a pilot program waiving $100 building permit application fees for certain improvement projects. Consent agenda items include approving minutes, purchase orders, hotel/motel grants, and several proclamations.

• Increase Class 26 liquor license by one for Jennifer Cafferty d/b/a 1111 Elm Workshop and Store at 17 North Cass Avenue
• 2026 Permit Holiday Program: temporary waiver of $100 online building permit application fees for certain projects from Sept 1 to Oct 31, 2026
• Purchase order to West Central Municipal Conference for $89,397.55 for spring tree plantings
• Six hotel/motel grants to Westmont Park District totaling $15,975 for events: Memorial Day Parade, 4th of July, Performing Arts, Holly Days, Haunted Forest, Concerts in the Park
• Proclamations for Motorcycle Awareness Month, EMS Week, and National Public Works Week

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a $2.99 million finance ordinance, $89,397.55 in purchase orders, six hotel/motel grants totaling $15,975 for the Westmont Park District, and proclamations for Motorcycle Awareness Month, EMS Week, and National Public Works Week. Separately, they increased the number of Class 26 liquor licenses by one for Jennifer Cafferty d/b/a 111 Elm Workshop and Store at 17 North Cass Avenue. The board also approved the 2026 Permit Holiday Program, temporarily waiving $100 online building permit application fees for certain improvement projects in September and October.

• Approved consent agenda including Finance Ordinance #10 ($2,993,796.50) and all items (6-0)
• Increased Class 26 liquor licenses by one for 111 Elm Workshop and Store (6-0)
• Approved 2026 Permit Holiday Program waiving $100 online building permit fees for certain projects in Sep/Oct (6-0)

Police Public Safety Committee

The Westmont Police Public Safety Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss new business items including department awards, a camera presentation, and a staffing update. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from the February 5, 2026 meeting and hear reports from the chair and department director.

• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2026 regular meeting
• Department Awards discussion
• Camera Presentation
• Staffing Update
• Community Events update

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several applications, including a variance for a deck and pool, special use permits for a mahjong studio and a Tesla vehicle sales/repair business, and zoning ordinance amendments to add video gaming as a permitted use. The commission will also consider major site plan approvals for a multi‑unit building and a daycare center, and will approve the minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting.

• Zoning variance for a deck and pool at 326 South Washington Street (R‑3 Single‑Unit Residential District)
• Special Use Permit for an indoor mahjong studio at 10 West Burlington Avenue (B‑1 Downtown Edge District)
• Special Use Permit amendment for Tesla vehicle sales and minor repair at 50 West Ogden Avenue (B‑2 General Business District)
• Zoning ordinance text amendments to add Video Gaming, Accessory as a permitted use in B‑1(A) Downtown Core and B‑1 Downtown Edge districts, and to delete certain supplemental use regulations for Video Gaming
• Major Site Plan approval for a four‑unit multi‑unit building at 5628 South Cass Avenue (R‑4 General Residence District)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a variance for a deck and pool, a special use permit for a mahjong society, and a special use permit amendment for a Tesla dealership. The commission also recommended text amendments to allow accessory video gaming in downtown districts.

• Approved variance for deck and pool at 326 S. Washington St. (4-2)
• Approved special use permit for mahjong society at 10 W. Burlington Ave.
• Approved special use permit amendment for Tesla at 50 W. Ogden Ave.
• Recommended text amendment to allow accessory video gaming in B-1 districts
• Recommended text amendment to delete supplemental video gaming regulations
• Approved major site plan for four-unit building at 5628 S. Cass Ave.
• Approved minutes from March 11, 2026 meeting
• Secretary Peterson abstained on variance vote

Environmental Improvement Committee

The Environmental Improvement Committee is holding a regular meeting with a guest speaker and routine reports from liaisons. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, public comment, and updates from the Committee Chair, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, and Schools Liaison. No ordinances, rezonings, or contracts are scheduled for action.

• Approval of minutes from April 6, 2026 regular meeting
• Guest speaker presentation under New Business
• Reports from Committee Chair, EIC Liaison, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, and Schools Liaison
• Public comment period
• No specific dollar amounts or project names on the agenda

Village Board

The Village Board will consider new business items including a temporary liquor license for Dolce's (13 N Cass Ave) due to an ownership change, a mural agreement at 42 N Cass Ave (up to $24,000), a sidewalk waiver at 4119 N Lincoln Street with payment in lieu, and an Envisio software agreement ($23,275) for a public strategic plan dashboard. The consent agenda includes purchase orders totaling $364,993 and multiple proclamations.

• Temporary Class 2 liquor license for 15 West Cafe LLC d/b/a Dolce's (13 N Cass Ave) to allow ownership change pending background review
• Mural agreement at 42 N Cass Ave with payment not to exceed $24,000 for wall improvement and mural maintenance
• Waiver of sidewalk installation at 4119 N Lincoln Street with payment in lieu of construction
• Envisio Solutions Inc. software agreement ($23,275 first year) for strategic plan analytics and public dashboard
• Personnel code amendments (Chapter 62) enhancing paid time off for recruitment and retention of employees and department heads

The Village Board approved a consent agenda including minutes, purchase orders, and proclamations. The board also approved a temporary liquor license for 15 West Cafe and a sidewalk installation waiver for 4119 N. Lincoln Street.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved temporary Class 2 liquor license for 15 West Cafe (6-0)
• Approved mural agreement at 42 N. Cass Ave (6-0)
• Approved sidewalk waiver for 4119 N. Lincoln Street (6-0)

Community Development Committee

The Westmont Community Development Committee will consider unfinished business including a Lot Coverage Text Amendment and a Downtown Rezoning Proposal. New business includes discussion of the People Over Parking Act, a Comprehensive Plan Update, a Video Gaming Text Amendment, and Permit Holidays. The committee will also hear staff reports and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Lot Coverage Text Amendment
• Downtown Rezoning Proposal
• People Over Parking Act
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Video Gaming Text Amendment

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss polygraph and psychological evaluation results and issues related to job candidates. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is listed under unfinished business for discussion only. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Discussion of polygraph and psychological results/issues of candidates (Unfinished Business)

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners decided to keep Candidate #43 under consideration pending test results and approved moving Candidate #47 to the background screening phase. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 AM and adjourned at 10:30 AM with no public comment.

• Candidate #43 remains under consideration pending test results
• Candidate #47 moved to background screening phase
• Meeting adjourned at 10:30 AM

Police Pension Board of Trustees

The Westmont Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to review investment and financial reports, discuss a cash management policy, and consider applications for membership and withdrawals. Key actions include reviewing the preliminary actuarial valuation and approving the actuarial funding policy. The board will also certify board election results and address trustee training expenses.

• Review preliminary actuarial valuation
• Review/Approve Actuarial Funding Policy
• Discussion/Possible Action on Cash Management Policy
• Presentation and Approval of Bills
• Applications for membership (5 new) and withdrawals (2) plus a contribution refund

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to discuss upcoming fire personnel testing, review outstanding polygraph test results, and review detective reports. They will also approve minutes from previous meetings and review invoices for services rendered. No final votes on hiring or policy changes are scheduled.

• Discussion of upcoming Fire Personnel Testing
• Review of Outstanding Polygraph Test Results
• Review of Detective Reports
• Approval of minutes from March 10 and March 21, 2026 meetings
• Review invoices for services rendered

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved conditional employment offers for three police candidates and moved two others to background screening. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Approved conditional offers for Candidates #40 and #43 (3-0)
• Moved Candidates #45 and #49 to background screening phase (3-0)
• Ordered retest for Candidate #47's polygraph (3-0)
• Set May 16, 2026 for oral interviews (noted)
• Accepted March 10, 2026 regular meeting minutes (3-0)
• Accepted March 21, 2026 special meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:30 PM (3-0)

Village Board

This agenda solely announces the cancellation of the April 16, 2026 Village Board meeting and its rescheduling to April 30, 2026. No other business or discussion items are listed.

• Meeting of April 16, 2026 cancelled and rescheduled to April 30, 2026

Community Development Committee

The April 16, 2026 Community Development Committee meeting is cancelled and rescheduled to April 30, 2026. No other business is on the agenda.

• Meeting cancelled and rescheduled to April 30, 2026

General

The Village of Westmont is holding public hearings regarding tobacco license violations and local Places for Eating tax issues. Three businesses—TQLA, Whiskey Hill, and Smoke City Tobacco—are subject to the hearings, which may include contested proceedings or potential settlement agreements.

• Tobacco license violation hearing for TQLA
• Tobacco license violation hearing for Whiskey Hill
• Tobacco license violation hearing for Smoke City Tobacco
• Local tax administrator hearing for Places for Eating tax violations

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled for April 8, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2026.

• Meeting canceled; no items discussed or decided.
• Next regular meeting set for May 13, 2026.