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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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)

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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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Community Development Committee

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Public Safety Committees

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Public Works Committee

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Environmental Improvement Committee

This January 1, 2024 agenda for the Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee contains only unreadable numeric placeholder text. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are listed, so residents have no concrete items to track at this session.

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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

Village Board

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Westmont First Committee

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