Westmont public meetings in 2025

Administration and Finance Committee

The December 18, 2025 regular meeting of the Administration & Finance Committee has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items were discussed or decided.

Village Board

The Village Board of Trustees has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025. No business will be conducted at this time.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will vote on the final status of candidates based on recent testing scores, review invoices for services, and evaluate testing vendor options following a merger. They will also set a date for oral interviews and review qualifications for Fire Department candidates, as well as discuss rules for testing parameters for a full-time firefighter position.

• Vote on final status of candidates from recent testing scores
• Review of invoices for services rendered to the Board
• Review of testing vendor options and criteria from PST & I/O Solutions merger
• Set date for candidate oral interviews
• Review candidate qualifications for Fire Department positions

Fire Pension Board of Trustees

The Westmont Fire Pension Board of Trustees met on December 12, 2025 for its regular session. Trustees will approve the September 19, 2025 board minutes, receive the treasurer’s report, and consider vendor payments. The board will also review investor reports, examine its cash management policy, and discuss new business items including an investment and cash‑flow policy update, next‑year meeting schedule, employer contribution requests, and a municipal compliance report.

• Approve September 19, 2025 pension board minutes
• Review/update investment and cash‑flow policy
• Establish regular meeting schedule for next calendar year
• Consider employer contribution requests
• Approve municipal compliance report

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will hear updates on the Stormwater Ordinance, Pavement Management Program, Lead Water Services, and the FDHQ Project. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items. The committee will also approve minutes from the September 18, 2025 regular meeting.

• Stormwater Ordinance Update
• Pavement Management Program
• Lead Water Services Update
• FDHQ Project Update
• Approval of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes

Village Board

The Village Board will conduct public hearings on the proposed 2025 property tax levy of $11,299,022 (4.89% increase) and the Special Service Area 2 levy of $118,140 (4.99% increase), with no board action taken on these items. The consent agenda includes $295,109 in purchase orders for police vehicles and IT upgrades. New business features several zoning requests, including a variance for a deck at 225 South Williams Street, a special use permit for a tobacco and vape store at 101 West Ogden Avenue, and multiple rezoning and special use permits for village-owned properties (Village Hall, water tower, public works yard).

• Public hearing on 2025 property tax levy: $11,299,022 (4.89% increase)
• Public hearing on Special Service Area 2 tax levy: $118,140 (4.99% increase)
• Purchase orders: $90,367 for two Dodge Durangos (police), $130,742 for three Ford police vehicles, $35,000 for phone system replacement
• Lot coverage variance request for deck at 225 South Williams Street (from 39.9% to 41.6%)
• Special use permit for tobacco/vape retail store with drive-through at 101 West Ogden Avenue, Suite B

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings for three requests from the Village of Westmont to rezone properties to the Public and Institutional District. These requests include potential map amendments, special use permits for governmental use, and a subdivision plan.

• PZC 023-2025: Map amendment, special use permit, subdivision of 5 lots to 1, and variance for 328 South Wilmette Avenue
• PZC 024-2025: Map amendment from B-1 Downtown Edge to P/I District and special use permit for 31 West Quincy Street
• PZC 025-2025: Map amendment from R-3 Single-Unit Residential to P/I District for 925 Oakwood Drive

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. It unanimously recommended the Village Board approve a map amendment, special use permit, subdivision plan, front‑yard setback variance, and major site plan for 328 South Wilmette Avenue. The Commission also recommended approval of a map amendment and special use permit for 31 West Quincy Street, and a map amendment for 925 Oakwood Drive. All motions passed with six votes in favor and one vacant seat.

• Approved minutes of Nov 12, 2025 meeting (6‑0, 1 abstain)
• Recommended approval of map amendment for 328 S Wilmette Ave (6‑0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for 328 S Wilmette Ave (6‑0)
• Recommended approval of preliminary subdivision plan for 328 S Wilmette Ave (6‑0)
• Recommended approval of front‑yard setback variance for 328 S Wilmette Ave (6‑0)
• Recommended approval of major site plan for 328 S Wilmette Ave (6‑0)
• Recommended approval of map amendment for 31 West Quincy St (6‑0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for 31 West Quincy St (6‑0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board of Trustees

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board of Trustees will consider approval of minutes, the treasurer's report, and accounts payable. New business includes discussion and possible approval of numerous purchases for the fire department, such as door stoppers, tools, safety gear, and kitchen supplies. The board will also set meeting dates for 2026.

• Fat Ivan Door Stoppers
• Cancer tests
• Milwaukee tools for rigs
• Duty footwear
• TV options/cable

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for December 4, 2025, has been canceled. The meeting was to be held at the Westmont Village Hall.

• Cancellation of December 4, 2025 regular meeting
• Meeting location: Westmont Village Hall, 31 W. Quincy Street

Village Board

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for December 4, 2025, has been canceled. This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate regarding the cancellation.

Environmental Improvement Committee

The scheduled Environmental Improvement Committee meeting for December 1, 2025 was cancelled. The committee will reconvene at its next meeting on January 5, 2026.

Police Public Safety Committee

The Police Public Safety Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss departmental awards and a swearing-in ceremony. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, public comment, and reports from the chair and department director.

• Approval of September 4, 2025 Police Public Safety Committee minutes
• Discussion of Department Awards
• Swearing-in Ceremony

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and proposed property tax levies for the Village, Library, and Special Service Area 2. The meeting includes votes on several business grants, a fiber optic license agreement, and community event permits.

• Proposed aggregate property tax levy of $11,299,022 for Village & Library (4.89% increase)
• Proposed aggregate levy of $118,140 for Westmont Special Service Area 2 (4.99% increase)
• Master License Agreement with Ezee Fiber Texas LLC including a $2,705.00 one-time fee
• Appointment of Miller Canfield as special legal counsel for approximately $45,000.00
• DIP grant of $1,618.84 for signage at 212 East Chicago Avenue

The Board approved a series of ordinances, including a proclamation for Dementia Friendly Awareness Month, a change to Class 3 and Class 4 liquor licenses, a Downtown Incentive Program grant, a special counsel appointment, and a Master License Agreement with Ezee Fiber. It also adopted the proposed aggregate property tax levies for the Village, Library, and Special Service Area 2, and adopted the budget for Fiscal Year 2026. All motions passed with recorded vote tallies.

• Proclamation of November 2025 as Dementia Friendly Awareness Month – passed (Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Scales; Nays: none; Absent: Plowman)
• Increase Class 3 liquor licenses by one and decrease Class 4 by one for Taqueria El Ranchito – passed (Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Scales; Nays: none; Absent: Plowman)
• Downtown Incentive Program grant to TGP Innovations LLC for signage at 212 East Chicago Avenue – passed (Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Scales; Nays: none; Absent: Plowman)
• Appointment of Miller Canfield as special legal counsel for General Obligation Alternative Revenue Bonds – passed (Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Scales; Nays: none; Absent: Plowman)
• Master License Agreement between Ezee Fiber Texas LLC and the Village – passed (Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Scales; Nays: none; Absent: Plowman)
• Proposed aggregate property tax levy for Village & Library – passed (Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Scales; Nays: Parrilli; Absent: Plowman)
• Proposed aggregate property tax levy for Westmont Special Service Area 2 – passed (Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Scales; Nays: Parrilli; Absent: Plowman)
• Adoption of the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 ending Dec 31, 2026 – passed (Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Scales; Nays: none; Absent: Plowman)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, continue reviewing lateral hiring criteria and testing results, and review invoices for services rendered.

• Review of lateral hiring criteria
• Review of recent testing results
• Review of invoices for services rendered
• Approval of recent meeting minutes

The board approved three prior meeting minutes and placed Candidate #9 on hold pending further investigation. It moved Candidates #21, #23, and #26 to the background‑screening phase, and offered conditional employment to Candidates #10 and #18 as probationary police officers. The commission also authorized payment of a $884 invoice to Attorney Ottosen.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved October 25, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Placed Candidate #9 on hold pending investigation (3-0)
• Moved Candidate #21 to background screening (3-0)
• Moved Candidate #23 to background screening (3-0)
• Moved Candidate #26 to background screening (3-0)
• Offered conditional employment to Candidate #10 (3-0)
• Offered conditional employment to Candidate #18 (3-0)

Administration and Finance Committee

The committee will meet to receive a presentation and overview of the draft budget. Other agenda items are procedural.

• Draft Budget Presentation and Overview

The Administration & Finance Committee reviewed the 2026 budget, a $120 million plan driven by $54 million in capital projects. Staff discussed revenue sources, a proposed telecom tax cut, debt issuances, and road‑maintenance funding challenges. No motions were adopted or voted on during the workshop; the board will consider budget approval at the November 20 meeting.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for a tobacco and vape retail store in the B-2 General Business District at 101 West Ogden Avenue, Suite B. The commission will also hear a zoning variance request for a deck at 225 South Williams Street and discuss three informal concept plans for future map amendments and a planned unit development.

• Special Use Permit for a tobacco and vape retail store (101 West Ogden Ave, B-2 district)
• Zoning variance request to increase lot coverage for a deck (225 South Williams St, R-3 district)
• Informal discussion of draft concept plan to amend B-2 to R-5 district (246 North Lincoln St & 33 West Naperville Rd)
• Informal discussion of draft concept plan for a Planned Unit Development at 701 Oakmont Lane

The Westmont Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5‑0 to recommend the Village Board approve a special‑use permit for JA RE Enterprises d/b/a Lit Smokes to operate a tobacco and vape retail store in the B‑2 General Business District. The commission also voted 5‑0 to recommend the Board approve a zoning variance for a deck at 225 South Williams Street, allowing a lot‑coverage increase to about 42%. Additionally, the commission approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of special‑use permit for tobacco/vape store at 101 West Ogden Ave (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of zoning variance for deck at 225 South Williams St (5‑0)

Westmont First Committee

The regular meeting of the Westmont First Committee scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Westmont Public Library was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. Residents should await notice of the next meeting.

Fire Public Safety

The Village of Westmont canceled the November 6, 2025 meeting of the Fire Public Safety Committee.

• Meeting canceled
• ADA accommodations available

Village Board

The Westmont Village Board cancelled its scheduled meeting for November 6, 2025. No agenda items were considered. The notice also provides ADA accommodation contact information and mentions an assistive listening app.

Environmental Improvement Committee

The Environmental Improvement Committee will approve minutes from October 2025 and discuss goals for 2026. The group will also receive reports from the committee chair and a liaison.

• Approval of October 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2026 goals
• Reports from Committee Chair and EIC Liaison

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will review the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting and discuss a Downtown Rezoning Proposal and proposed Stormwater Regulations.

• Approval of July 24, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Comprehensive Plan Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Downtown Rezoning Proposal
• Stormwater Regulations (Public Works)

The committee approved the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. A motion to adjourn was made and approved by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous consent)

Village Board

The Westmont Village Board will consider approving a $34,000,000 agreement with Raymond James to serve as municipal advisor for General Obligation Alternate Revenue Bonds. The board will also vote on a lot coverage variance for a 330 square foot patio at 31 South Grant Street and approve a $42,955 purchase order for trees.

• Appoint Raymond James as municipal advisor for $34,000,000 bonds
• Consider variance for 330 sq ft patio at 31 South Grant Street
• Approve $42,955 purchase order for West Central Municipal Conference trees
• Approve minutes from October 16, 2025 meeting
• Consider reappointment of Larry Babyar to Police Pension Board

The Board unanimously approved a municipal advisor agreement with Raymond James for $34,000,000 in General Obligation Alternate Revenue Bonds. It also approved Finance Ordinance #22 for $2,167,724.56 and related purchase orders totaling $2,210,679.56. Trustees reappointed Larry Babyar to the Police Pension Board and approved a lot‑coverage variance for 31 South Grant Street. All motions passed with no dissent.

• Approved municipal advisor agreement with Raymond James for $34,000,000 bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Ordinance #22 for $2,167,724.56 and purchase orders totaling $2,210,679.56 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Larry Babyar to the Police Pension Board (unanimous)
• Approved lot‑coverage variance request for 31 South Grant Street patio (unanimous)
• Adjourned to Executive Session to review executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned Executive Session to reconvene regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting at 7:05 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting with only procedural items: call to order, roll call, pledge of allegiance, file management, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• No substantive items on agenda

The Board reviewed background reports for Candidate #12 and Candidate #16 and voted to extend conditional offers of employment as Westmont probationary police officers, pending medical and psychological exams. Both motions passed unanimously with a 2‑0 vote. The candidates accepted the offers and are arranging the required examinations. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Conditional offer of employment to Candidate #12 (vote 2-0)
• Conditional offer of employment to Candidate #16 (vote 2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 2-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will meet to conduct oral interviews of police candidates. The board will also review testing results and invoices received by the commission.

• Oral interviews of police candidates
• Review of testing results and invoices

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will review candidate testing results and conduct a candidate interview as part of the hiring process. The board will also review and approve invoices requiring attention.

• Review of available Candidate Testing results
• Candidate Interview for police or fire position
• Review and approval of invoices

The commission approved the minutes from three prior meetings with unanimous votes. Commissioner Brian Sible was sworn in as a new board member. The board moved Candidates #18 and #19 to background screening, denied Candidate #15, and discontinued Candidate #17 and #20.

• Approved September 16, 2025, September 20, 2025, and October 4, 2025 meeting minutes (Yes-2, No-0 each)
• Swore in Commissioner Brian Sible (Yes-2, No-0)
• Moved Candidate #15 to background screening – motion did not carry (Yes-0, No-2)
• Discontinued Candidate #17 – motion carried (Yes-2, No-0)
• Moved Candidate #18 to background screening – motion carried (Yes-2, No-0)
• Moved Candidate #19 to background screening – motion carried (Yes-2, No-0)
• Moved Candidate #20 to background screening – motion did not carry (Yes-0, No-2)

General

The Westmont Police Pension Fund Board will approve the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes and review the investment and accountant reports. Trustees will consider a cash management policy update, including repeat monthly withdrawal instructions for 2026. The board will also vote on trustee training registration fees, membership applications, and surviving spouse benefits for a deceased pensioner.

• Approve July 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss cash management policy and repeat monthly withdrawal instructions for 2026
• Approve trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses
• Application for membership – Shane Pollina
• Approve surviving spouse benefits for Jerilynn Chiappino after death of Robert Chiappano Sr.

Village Board

The Village Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of September 18 meeting minutes, several purchase orders, and a reduction of one Class 5 liquor license. It will also vote on multiple ordinances and contracts, most notably selecting Leopardo Construction, Inc. as the construction manager at‑risk for the new Fire Department Headquarters.

• Approve selection of Leopardo Construction, Inc. as construction manager at‑risk for Fire Department Headquarters (RFQ 25‑01)
• Commit $664,862 from the Convention and Tourism Fund to infrastructure projects
• Approve purchase order to Safe Step LLC for concrete sidewalk cutting up to $25,000
• Adopt ordinance decreasing the number of Class 5 liquor licenses by one
• Amend temporary liquor license fee waiver procedures in the municipal code

The Village Board approved several ordinances and contracts, all passing with unanimous votes. Key actions included appointing Brian Sible to the Fire and Police Commission and selecting Leopardo Construction as the construction manager at‑risk for the new Fire Department Headquarters. Additional approvals covered a Village Hall breakroom remodel, a $200,000 change order for Washington and Traube infrastructure, a temporary liquor license fee waiver amendment, and committing Convention & Tourism Fund money for infrastructure projects.

• Approved appointment of Brian Sible to the Fire and Police Commission (unanimous)
• Approved selection of Leopardo Construction, Inc. as construction manager at‑risk for Fire Department Headquarters (unanimous)
• Approved construction contract with Leopardo Construction for at‑risk services for Fire Department Headquarters (unanimous)
• Approved remodeling work proposal and addendum with Albrite Building, Inc. for Village Hall breakroom (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Washington and Traube Infrastructure Improvements, up to $200,000 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to temporary liquor license fee waiver procedures in Chapter 10 (unanimous)
• Approved committing portion of Convention & Tourism Fund balance for infrastructure purposes (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Ordinance #20 and #21 and related purchase orders totaling $5,660,417.52 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two special use and variance requests. One request for a meeting hall at 13 West Quincy Street has been withdrawn.

• Special Use Permit request for a tobacco and vape retail store at 101 West Ogden Avenue, Suite B
• Zoning Ordinance Variance for maximum lot coverage for a patio at 31 South Grant Street
• Withdrawn Special Use Permit request for a meeting hall at 13 West Quincy Street

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the August 13 minutes (5-0, 1 abstain). It recommended to the Village Board approval of a zoning variance for 31 South Grant Street, requiring permeable pavers with a 12‑inch base (4-2, 1 vacant). The commission also voted to continue the special‑use permit hearing for a tobacco and vape store to the November 12 meeting (6-0, 1 vacant). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 13 minutes (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Recommended variance for 31 South Grant St with permeable pavers condition (4-2, 1 vacant)
• Continued LIT SMOKES special‑use permit hearing to Nov 12 (6-0, 1 vacant)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Improvement Committee

The Environmental Improvement Committee will meet to review programs, events, and a guest speaker. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports.

• Guest speaker presentation
• Review of programs, events, and guest speakers
• Metropolitan Mayors Caucus report

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting on October 4, 2025, to conduct oral interviews of police candidates. The board will also review invoices and testing results ordered by the commission. The meeting includes public comment and reports from the committee chair and department director.

• Oral interviews of police candidates
• Review and approval of invoices and testing results ordered by the commission
• Public comment period

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners moved several entry‑level patrol candidates to the polygraph phase of hiring, approved a rescheduled interview for one candidate, and authorized payment for polygraph services. Motions to advance Candidates #15, #18, #19 and #20 passed unanimously, while Candidate #14 was not advanced. Candidates #9, #10, #12 and #16 were moved to the background‑screening phase, and Invoice #6746 for $1,575 was approved.

• Candidate #14 not advanced to polygraph phase (Yes‑0, No‑2)
• Advance Candidate #15 to polygraph phase (Yes‑2, No‑0)
• Reschedule Candidate #17 interview to Oct 21, 2025 (Yes‑2, No‑0)
• Advance Candidate #18 to polygraph phase (Yes‑2, No‑0)
• Advance Candidate #19 to polygraph phase (Yes‑2, No‑0)
• Advance Candidate #20 to polygraph phase (Yes‑2, No‑0)
• Move Candidates #9, #10, #12, #16 to background‑screening phase (each Yes‑2, No‑0)
• Approve payment of $1,575 to Conrad Polygraph (Invoice #6746) (Yes‑2, No‑0)

Administration and Finance Committee

The regular meeting of the Administration and Finance Committee scheduled for October 2, 2025, has been canceled.

Village Board

The Village of Westmont has canceled the regular Village Board meeting scheduled for October 2, 2025. The cancellation is due to a delay in actionable items.

General

The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will conduct oral interviews for police candidates. The board will also review and approve invoices for work ordered by the commission.

• Oral interviews of police candidates
• Review and approval of commission invoices

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners interviewed entry‑level patrol candidates and voted on advancing them to the polygraph stage. Motions to advance Candidates #5, #6 and #8 were rejected, while Candidates #9, #10 and #12 were approved. A motion to move Candidate #7 to background screening did not carry. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Rejected advance of Candidate #5 to polygraph phase (Yes-0, No-2)
• Rejected advance of Candidate #6 to polygraph phase (Yes-0, No-2)
• Rejected advance of Candidate #8 to polygraph phase (Yes-0, No-2)
• Approved advance of Candidate #9 to polygraph phase (Yes-2, No-0)
• Approved advance of Candidate #10 to polygraph phase (Yes-2, No-0)
• Approved advance of Candidate #12 to polygraph phase (Yes-2, No-0)
• Motion to move Candidate #7 to background screening did not carry (Yes-2, No-0)
• Adjourned meeting (Yes-2, No-0)

General

The Westmont Fire Pension Board will consider updates to its investment and cash management policy and review the FPIF audit. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of June 13 minutes, the treasurer's report, vendor payments, and investor reports. The board may hold a closed session for any matters allowed by law.

• Review/update investment and cash flow policy
• FPIF audit review
• Approval of June 13, 2025 pension board minutes
• Treasurer's report and vendor payments
• Review of investor reports

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss a recap of the storm events that occurred on August 12, 17, and 18. The committee will also receive an update on the Stormwater Program.

• Recap of August 12, 17, 18 Storm Event
• Stormwater Program Update

Village Board

The Village Board will consider a Master License Agreement with Lumos Fiber of Illinois, Inc. for telecommunications infrastructure. The board is also reviewing a service agreement for strategic planning and a lease for a state senator's office.

• Master License Agreement with Lumos Fiber of Illinois, LLC including a $2,750 one-time fee and annual fees from $500 to $750
• Service agreement with CP2 Consulting, Inc. for strategic planning services
• Lease agreement for Westmont Centre suite 203 for State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton
• Finance Ordinance #19 (total to be announced at meeting)

The Village Board approved Finance Ordinance #19 for $4,282,208.02. It also approved a strategic planning services agreement with CP2 Consulting, a lease for the Westmont Centre for Illinois State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton, and a Master License Agreement with Lumos Fiber of Illinois. All motions passed with four yes votes and no nays; Trustees Guzzo and Scales were absent.

• Finance Ordinance #19 $4,282,208.02 approved (ayes: Barker, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman; absent: Guzzo, Scales)
• Strategic planning services agreement with CP2 Consulting approved (ayes: Barker, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman; absent: Guzzo, Scales)
• Westmont Centre lease for Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton approved (ayes: Barker, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman; absent: Guzzo, Scales)
• Master License Agreement with Lumos Fiber of Illinois approved (ayes: Barker, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman; absent: Guzzo, Scales)
• Meeting adjourned (ayes: Barker, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman; absent: Guzzo, Scales)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from August 19, 2025. The body will review and approve invoices for services provided to the Commission and discuss various topics of interest.

• Review and approval of service invoices

The Board approved the August 19 and September 6 meeting minutes unanimously. Both motions to move Candidate #2 and Candidate #3 to the background‑screening phase failed with 0‑2 votes. The Board scheduled oral interviews for six candidates on September 20, 2025, to continue roughly every two weeks. The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 PM with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved September 6, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Motion to move Candidate #2 to background screening phase denied (0-2)
• Motion to move Candidate #3 to background screening phase denied (0-2)
• Scheduled oral interviews of six candidates on September 20, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Environmental Improvement Committee

The Environmental Improvement Committee will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items: call to order, public comment, approval of minutes from the August 4 meeting, and a guest speaker under new business. No specific policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Guest speaker scheduled under New Business (no details provided)
• Approval of minutes from August 4, 2025 regular meeting

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will conduct oral interviews of candidates for police positions. It will also review and approve invoices for work ordered by the commission. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

• Oral interviews of police candidates
• Review and approval of invoices received for commission-ordered work

The Board voted to advance several patrol officer candidates to the polygraph phase, approving some and rejecting others. It also authorized two invoices: $884 to Ottosen DiNolfo Ltd and $13,612 to IOS Solutions. The meeting was adjourned after all business was completed.

• Candidate #1 not advanced to polygraph (0-2)
• Candidate #2 advanced to polygraph (2-0)
• Candidate #3 advanced to polygraph (2-0)
• Candidate #4 not advanced to polygraph (0-2)
• Candidate #7 advanced to polygraph (2-0)
• Candidate #16 advanced to polygraph (2-0)
• Approved $884 payment to Ottosen DiNolfo Ltd (2-0)
• Approved $13,612 payment to IOS Solutions (2-0)

Police Public Safety Committee

The Police Public Safety Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 2025 and discuss department awards, staffing, and community events. The meeting will be held at the Westmont Village Hall.

• Approval of June 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of department awards
• Staffing review
• Community events discussion

Village Board

The Village Board will consider a zoning variance request for a patio at 500 Revere Avenue that would exceed the maximum lot coverage allowed in the R-3 district. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval (4-2) with no conditions, though engineering advises permeable pavers. The consent agenda includes proclamations for National Payroll Week, Suicide Prevention Week, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and Police Woman Day, as well as an ordinance approving the 2025 Wicked West Fest Halloween events.

• Lot coverage variance for patio at 500 Revere Avenue, pushing coverage above 40%
• Ordinance for 2025 Wicked West Fest on October 18, including street closures on Cass Avenue and parking lots
• Proclamations for National Payroll Week, Suicide Prevention Week, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and Police Woman Day
• Finance Ordinance #18 and purchase orders (totals announced at meeting)
• July 2025 Monthly Board Treasurer's Report

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included Finance Ordinance #18 for $1,059,626.28. It also approved a lot‑coverage variance for 500 Revere Avenue and authorized permits for the Wicked West Fest on October 18. All motions passed with no dissent.

• Approved consent agenda including Finance Ordinance #18 for $1,059,626.28 (ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Plowman, Scales; absent: Parrilli)
• Approved lot‑coverage variance ordinance for 500 Revere Avenue (ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Plowman, Scales; absent: Parrilli)
• Approved Wicked West Fest permits (Community Events Permit, Amplified Sound Permit, street closures) as part of consent agenda (ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Plowman, Scales; absent: Parrilli)
• Motion to adjourn the regular meeting passed (ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Plowman, Scales; absent: Parrilli)

General

This is a public hearing to consider violations of state and local tobacco sale laws by Prince Smoke N Convenient Store Inc., doing business as Prince Smoke N Vape. The hearing will include a call to order, pledge, reading of notice, introduction of officials, and explanation of procedures. A next hearing date may be set if necessary.

• Public hearing regarding Prince Smoke N Convenient Store Inc., D/B/A Prince Smoke N Vape for tobacco license violations
• Reading of Public Notice of Tobacco License Violation Hearings
• Explanation of procedures for the hearing
• Potential setting of next hearing date at 12:00 p.m.

Administration and Finance Committee

The Administration and Finance Committee will discuss and review several items including credit card fees for permits, the use of hotel/motel tax revenues, an FDBC program update, and the Community Development Comprehensive Plan/Downtown Plan. These are discussion items only; no final decisions are made at this committee level. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Review of credit card fees for permits
• Use of hotel/motel tax revenues
• FDBC Program Update
• Community Development Comprehensive Plan/Downtown Plan Review

The Administration & Finance Committee approved the minutes from prior meetings after a motion by Trustee Barker and a second by Trustee Scales. The board also approved a 3.25% credit‑card processing fee for permit transactions, directing Finance Director Alan Altic to confirm the rate with Tyler Payments. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from March 27, April 3 and July 10 meetings (motion by Barker, second by Scales)
• Approved 3.25% credit‑card fee for permits (no vote tally provided)

Village Board

The Westmont Village Board will approve the minutes from the August 7 meeting, consider Finance Ordinance #17, and vote on a $28,654.54 purchase order for Axon bundled camera and taser services for the Police Department. The board will also act on the mayor’s reappointment of Tom Mulhearn to the Fire & Police Commission and an ordinance to declare certain Fire Department equipment surplus.

• Swearing in of Deputy Chief Michael Weibler and Sergeant Jeremy Durst
• Approval of Village Board minutes from August 7, 2025
• Purchase Order to AXON Enterprises, INC. for $28,654.54 (police cameras and tasers)
• Reappointment of Tom Mulhearn to a second term on the Fire & Police Commission
• Ordinance to declare specific Fire Department equipment surplus property

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, which included Finance Ordinance #17 for $4,102,332.29 and purchase orders totaling $4,130,986.83. The Board also reappointed Tom Mulhearn to a second term on the Fire & Police Commission and declared certain Fire Department equipment surplus property. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda with Finance Ordinance #17 ($4,102,332.29) and purchase orders ($4,130,986.83) (6-0)
• Approved Mayor's reappointment of Tom Mulhearn to a second term on the Fire & Police Commission (6-0)
• Approved ordinance declaring certain Fire Department equipment surplus property (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the regular meeting (6-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with primarily procedural items. They are expected to approve the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting and review invoices for services provided to the Commission. The board will also discuss various topics of interest.

• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2025 regular meeting
• Review and approval of invoices for services provided to the Commission
• Discussion of various topics of interest to come before the Commission

The Board accepted the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It authorized payment of a $90 invoice to Premier Occupational Health‑Bolingbrook. The commission will begin oral interviews on September 6, 2025, with sessions roughly every two weeks. All motions carried unanimously (2‑0).

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (vote 2-0)
• Authorized $90 payment to Premier Occupational Health‑Bolingbrook (vote 2-0)
• Scheduled oral interviews to start September 6, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 2-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westmont Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a zoning variance to exceed maximum lot coverage in the R-3 district for a patio at 500 Revere Avenue. Additionally, the commission will have an informal discussion on a draft concept plan for a planned unit development that would redevelop two single-family homes into two four-unit multifamily buildings at 129 and 135 East 55th Street. One previously scheduled public hearing for an indoor playground special use permit has been withdrawn.

• Public hearing on zoning variance for maximum lot coverage at 500 Revere Avenue (PZC 015-2025).
• Informal concept plan discussion for a Planned Unit Development at 129 and 135 East 55th Street (two four-unit multifamily buildings).
• Withdrawn: Public hearing PZC 014-2025 for a special use permit for an indoor playground at 1147-1149 Fairview Avenue.

The commission approved the July 23, 2025 special meeting minutes (6‑0, 1 absent). It voted 4‑2 (1 absent) to recommend the Village Board approve a zoning variance for a patio at 500 Revere Avenue. The earlier request for an indoor playground at 1147‑1149 Fairview Avenue was withdrawn. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved July 23, 2025 special meeting minutes (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Recommended Board approve patio lot‑coverage variance at 500 Revere Ave (4‑2, 1 absent)
• Public hearing request PZC 014‑2025 withdrawn
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous voice vote

Westmont First Committee

The August 11, 2025 regular meeting of the Westmont First Committee has been canceled. The agenda consists only of a notice of cancellation.

• Notice of cancellation for the August 11, 2025 regular meeting
• Meeting location: Westmont Village Hall, 31 W. Quincy Street

Fire Public Safety

The Fire Public Safety Committee will vote on promoting four lieutenants and present department awards. Updates will be given on accreditation, the new building, staffing, contracts, call volume, new Medic 183, and Fire Truck Night.

• Promotions of four lieutenants
• Presentation of department awards
• New building update
• Staffing update
• New Medic 183

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on a comprehensive rewrite of the Zoning Ordinance, a new liquor license, an economic development advisor contract, and permits for the Vision & Vibe Fest. Consent items include approval of minutes and a $65,944 dump truck purchase.

• Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance text amendments repealing Appendix A and creating new Chapter 95
• Increase in Class 25 Liquor Licenses by one for Westmont Yard Corporation at 233 West 63rd Street
• Independent contractor agreement with Brian Krajewski for Economic Development Advisor Services
• Approval of permits and street closure for Vision & Vibe Fest on September 13-14, 2025
• Purchase order of $65,944 for a 2026 Freightliner M2106 dump truck from Monroe Truck Equipment Inc.

The board unanimously approved a finance ordinance for $2,707,858.64 and a $65,944 purchase order, totaling $2,773,802.64. It also passed ordinances to add one Class 25 liquor license, contract an economic development advisor, authorize the Vision & Vibe Fest permits, declare fire‑department equipment surplus, and adopt comprehensive zoning and municipal‑code text amendments.

• Approved Finance Ordinance #16 for $2,707,858.64 (6‑0)
• Approved Purchase Order to Monroe Truck Equipment Inc. for $65,944.00 (6‑0)
• Approved increase of Class 25 liquor licenses by one for Westmont Yard (6‑0)
• Approved Economic Development Advisor Services contract with Brian Krajewski (6‑0)
• Approved Vision & Vibe Fest permits, sound waiver, liquor fee waiver, and street closure (6‑0)
• Declared certain Fire Department equipment surplus property (6‑0)
• Approved comprehensive Zoning Ordinance text amendments (6‑0)
• Approved Municipal Code text amendments across multiple chapters (6‑0)

Environmental Improvement Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists primarily of procedural boilerplate. The committee will hear from a guest speaker and review reports from the Committee Chair and EIC Liaison.

• Guest speaker presentation
• Review of programs, events, and guest speakers
• Metropolitan Mayors Caucus report

Community Development Committee

The Westmont Community Development Committee will discuss unfinished business items, including an update to the village zoning ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan, and continued discussion of new home construction. No new business or contracts are listed. The meeting also includes routine reports from the chair, department director, and planning divisions.

• Zoning Ordinance Update
• Comprehensive Plan discussion
• New Home Construction – continued discussion

The committee approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 regular meeting on a voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. No formal actions were taken on the zoning ordinance update, comprehensive plan, or new home construction items discussed.

• Approved April 17 minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Village Board

The Village Board will review several zoning variance requests for residential and business properties. The board is also considering a contract for sidewalk improvements and the disposal of surplus fleet equipment.

• Contract for Oakwood Sidewalk Improvements Project with Globe Construction, Inc. for $192,100.00, with a potential change order up to $286,229.00
• Special Use Permit and variance for an indoor golf simulator facility at 212 East Chicago Avenue
• Special Use Permit for business offices and warehousing for Chicago Lightworks at 600 Oakmont Lane
• Lot coverage variances for residential projects at 102 West Naperville Road and 232 East Des Moines Street
• Signage height and area variance for Advocate Health & Hospitals Corporation at 639 Blackhawk Drive

The Village Board approved a Finance Ordinance totaling $2,925,922.76. It also approved several zoning variances, special‑use permits, and public‑works contracts, all passing unanimously. The consent agenda and the meeting were adjourned after the actions.

• Finance Ordinance #15 approved for $2,925,922.76 (Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales Y; Barker absent)
• Lot coverage variance for 102 West Naperville Road approved (Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales Y; Barker absent)
• Lot coverage variance for 232 East Des Moines Street approved (Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales Y; Barker absent)
• Special Use Permit and variance for That Golf Place at 212 East Chicago Avenue approved (Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales Y; Barker absent)
• Special Use Permit for Chicago Lightworks at 600 Oakmont Lane, Suite 600 approved (Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales Y; Barker absent)
• Variance for directional signage at 639 Blackhawk Drive approved (Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales Y; Barker absent)
• Award of bid to Globe Construction for Oakwood Sidewalk Improvements project ($192,100) approved (Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales Y; Barker absent)
• Change Order #1 for Oakwood Sidewalk Improvements ($94,129, total $286,229) approved (Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales Y; Barker absent)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The proposal includes repealing Appendix A and establishing a new Chapter 95 to update zoning districts, development standards, and planning processes.

• Public Hearing PZC 001-2025: Proposed repeal of Appendix A - Zoning
• Proposed establishment of new Chapter 95 - Zoning
• Comprehensive updates to zoning districts and development standards

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0‑1). After extensive review of proposed zoning ordinance text amendments, the commission voted to recommend that the Village Board approve repealing Appendix A and adopting a new Chapter 95 with comprehensive updates. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (Ayes 4, Nays 0, Abstain 1)
• Recommended to Village Board approval of zoning ordinance amendments to repeal Appendix A and establish Chapter 95 (Ayes 5, Nays 0)
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous voice vote

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to review available candidate testing results. The board will also review and approve invoices for services provided to the Commission.

• Review of candidate testing results
• Review and approval of service invoices

The commissioners approved the June 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes and the July 11, 2025 special meeting minutes, each with a 2‑0 vote. No other actions were taken, and the board adjourned at 2:45 PM.

• Approved June 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved July 11, 2025 special meeting minutes (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Police Pension Board of Trustees

The Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to discuss financial reports and membership applications. The board is scheduled to review the actuarial valuation and tax levy request and elect board officers.

• Review and approval of actuarial valuation and tax levy request
• Board officer elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary
• Retirement benefit approval for David Hamblin
• Membership applications for Cesar Chaidez and Shane Pollina
• Discussion of Fiduciary Liability & Fidelity Bond/Crime Insurance renewals

General

The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review and discuss candidates for an open Sergeant position. The agenda otherwise consists of procedural items such as call to order, public comment, and approval of minutes (none prepared). No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Review and discussion of candidates for the open Sergeant position

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners voted to advance Officer Jeremy Durst to fill the Sergeant vacancy, effective August 22, 2024. The motion passed unanimously (2‑0). The commissioners then voted to adjourn the meeting, also unanimously (2‑0).

• Promoted Officer Jeremy Durst to Sergeant (vote 2-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (vote 2-0)

Administration and Finance Committee

The Administration & Finance Committee will approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss several review topics. Items include the 2024 Environmental Improvement Committee report, a budget process review, and updates on gaming, alcohol, economic development, and technology. The committee will also receive a community development update on right‑of‑way permitting and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approve minutes of the March 27 and April 3, 2025 meetings
• Environmental Improvement Committee 2024 review
• Budget Process Review and Update
• Review of Gaming & Alcohol
• Right of Way Permitting – Community Development Update

The Administration & Finance Committee gave general approval to the village's new economic development concept and to update the comprehensive plan. The board also decided to keep evaluating video gaming on a case‑by‑case basis rather than impose a moratorium. Minutes were not approved because a quorum was not present at the start of the meeting. Additional actions included launching a technology workshop for trustees and adding Community Engagement Quick Links to the village website.

• Minutes not approved (no quorum)
• General approval of economic development concept and plan to update comprehensive plan
• Board consensus to continue case‑by‑case evaluation of video gaming, no moratorium
• Technology workshop for trustees on email and chat tools initiated
• Community Engagement Quick Links and ‘Notify Me’ feature added to village website

Village Board

The Westmont Village Board will consider approving an ordinance to appoint Brian Gruen as Police Chief and approve contracts for water system testing and leak detection. The board will also vote on an ordinance to adopt building code amendments and an amended resolution for highway improvement.

• Appoint Brian Gruen as Police Chief
• Authorize $478,435.50 for Police and Fire Dispatch services
• Approve $35,000 for water meter accuracy testing
• Approve $66,528 for fire hydrant flow testing
• Adopt 2021 International Building Code Appendix G

The Village Board approved the consent agenda and a finance ordinance with purchase orders totaling $2,621,772.83. It adopted an amended and supplemental resolution under the Illinois Highway Code. The board approved an employment agreement appointing Brian Gruen as Police Chief. It also approved building code amendments to adopt sections of the 2021 International Building Code.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0, Scales absent)
• Approved Finance Ordinance #14 and purchase orders totaling $2,621,772.83 (5-0, Scales absent)
• Approved amended and supplemental resolution under Illinois Highway Code (5-0, Scales absent)
• Approved employment agreement appointing Brian Gruen as Police Chief (5-0, Scales absent)
• Approved building code amendments to adopt 2021 International Building Code sections (5-0, Scales absent)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 9, 2025, to approve minutes and review five public hearings. The agenda includes requests for indoor golf facilities, residential pool variances, signage height variances, and office zoning changes.

• Public Hearing PZC 008-2025: Indoor golf simulator facility at 212 East Chicago Avenue
• Public Hearing PZC 009-2025: Residential pool variance at 232 East Des Moines Street
• Public Hearing PZC 010-2025: Patio and walkway variance at 102 West Naperville Road
• Public Hearing PZC 012-2025: Directional sign height variance at 639 Blackhawk Drive
• Public Hearing PZC 013-2025: Office and warehousing special use permit at 600 Oakmont Lane

The Westmont Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the Village Board approve a special use permit for an indoor golf simulator at 212 East Chicago Avenue and a zoning variance to waive the 100‑foot separation requirement. The commission also unanimously approved zoning variances for a residential pool at 232 East Des Moines Street and for a patio and walkways at 102 West Naperville Road, each with a condition to install a drywell. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote and two commissioners absent.

• Approved special use permit for indoor golf facility at 212 East Chicago Avenue (5-0)
• Approved zoning variance to waive 100‑foot separation for That Golf Place (5-0)
• Approved zoning variance for residential pool at 232 East Des Moines Street with drywell condition (5-0)
• Approved zoning variance for patio and walkways at 102 West Naperville Road with drywell condition (5-0)

Police Public Safety Committee

The Police Public Safety Committee will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of minutes from February 6, 2025, and new business items covering department awards, traffic details, staffing, and community events. No specific votes, dollar amounts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 6, 2025 regular meeting
• Discussion of Department Awards
• Discussion of Traffic Details
• Discussion of Staffing
• Discussion of Community Events

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on several consent items including a $42,474 road salt purchase and a $100,000 tourism grant for FMC Aquatics, plus fee waivers for Independence Day and U.S. Luge events. New business includes a temporary liquor license fee waiver for the Vision & Vibe Festival, a subdivision and site plan approval at 701 Oakmont Lane, a site plan for an emergency generator at 801 North Cass Avenue, and acceptance of the annual comprehensive financial report.

• Subdivision and site/landscape plan approval for 701 Oakmont Lane to split one lot into two
• Purchase order: $42,474 for road salt from Compass Minerals America, Inc.
• Tourism grant: $100,000 to FMC Aquatics for 2025 events ($50,000 from village, $50,000 from DuPage County)
• Fee waivers for Westmont Park District Independence Day Festival (fireworks and carnival permits)
• Temporary liquor license fee waiver ($100/day) for Vision & Vibe Festival on Sept. 13-14

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, a $3,134,753.03 finance ordinance, and $142,474.00 in purchase orders. It also approved a fee waiver for the Independence Day fireworks, an ordinance for the USA Luge tryouts on August 17, a temporary liquor fee waiver for the Vision & Vibe Festival, and site‑plan ordinances for 701 Oakmont Lane and 801 North Cass Avenue. The Board accepted the 8‑month Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and then adjourned to an executive session before ending the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Ordinance #13 for $3,134,753.03 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase orders totaling $142,474.00 (unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for Independence Day fireworks (unanimous)
• Approved USA Luge tryouts ordinance for August 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary liquor fee waiver for Vision & Vibe Festival (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision and site‑plan ordinance for 701 Oakmont Lane (unanimous)
• Approved site‑plan ordinance for 801 North Cass Avenue (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to review public hearing procedures and consider text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed changes would repeal the current Appendix A and establish a new Chapter 95 with comprehensive updates to zoning districts and regulations.

• Public Hearing PZC 001-2025: Review of Zoning Ordinance text amendments
• Proposed repeal of Appendix A and establishment of new Chapter 95
• Updates to zoning districts, development standards, and planning processes
• Meeting location: 31 W. Quincy St., Westmont, IL 60559
• Next Regular PZC meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025

The Westmont Planning & Zoning Commission met on June 25, 2025 and confirmed a quorum. The commission approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 regular meeting. The motion passed with five votes in favor, zero against, and one abstention. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to review rules and regulations with their attorney. The board will also examine candidate testing results and approve service invoices.

• Rules & Regulations Review with the Commission's Attorney
• Review of available Candidate Testing results
• Review and approval of invoices for services

The board approved the minutes from the March 15 and April 5, 2025 special meetings. The board rejected a conditional offer of employment for police candidate #65 after a 0‑2 vote. The board also approved a $600 payment to Conrad Polygraph for three polygraph examinations.

• Approved March 15, 2025 special meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved April 5, 2025 special meeting minutes (2-0)
• Rejected conditional offer for police candidate #65 (0-2)
• Approved payment of $600 to Conrad Polygraph (2-0)

General

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

• Review of Pension Fund's actuarial funding valuation
• Review and update of investment/cash flow policy
• FPIF Audit
• Confirmation of board election and appointment

Public Works Committee

This is a regular Public Works Committee meeting with mostly procedural items. The only substantive item is unfinished business regarding Civic Organization Signage. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion of Civic Organization Signage (Unfinished Business)
• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2025 regular meeting

The committee approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes, with Trustee Barker moving and Trustee Liddle seconding the approval. A motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Plowman, seconded by Trustee Liddle, and passed with all members in favor. No other formal actions were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (motion by Trustee Barker, seconded by Trustee Liddle)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:22 pm (motion by Trustee Plowman, seconded by Trustee Liddle, all in favor)

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on a $952,020 professional services agreement with 845 Design Group for architectural design of the Fire Department Headquarters. Other new business includes expanding Class 25 liquor licenses to indoor sports venues, renewing a fire protection IGA with South Westmont Fire Protection District for $20,000, and aligning parking violation fines with a new hearing system. The consent agenda covers several hotel/motel grants, a liquor license reduction due to a closure, and event approvals for the July 4th celebration.

• Professional services agreement with 845 Design Group for Fire Department HQ design, not to exceed $952,020
• Ordinance amending Class 25 liquor licenses to allow private indoor sports venues to sell alcohol
• Intergovernmental Agreement with South Westmont Fire Protection District for fire/ambulance services, $20,000 fee
• Decrease in available Class 23 and Class 8 liquor licenses by one due to closure of Anna's Café at 15 W. Ogden Avenue
• Amendment to parking violation fine schedule to address fines for 6th and subsequent violations within a year

The Westmont Village Board unanimously approved a professional services agreement with 845 Design Group for the Fire Department Headquarters, limited to $952,020. It also approved an intergovernmental agreement with the South Westmont Fire Protection District, several hotel/motel grants ranging from $750 to $5,000 for park events, a $1,813,353.24 finance ordinance, and amendments to liquor‑license counts, police citation penalties, and parking‑violation fines. All motions passed with six yes votes and no nays.

• Approved professional services agreement for Fire Department Headquarters up to $952,020 (6-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with South Westmont Fire Protection District for fire and ambulance services (6-0)
• Approved Hotel/Motel Grant $2,500 for Westmont Park District Concerts in the Park (6-0)
• Approved Hotel/Motel Grant $2,500 for Westmont Park District Haunted Forest event (6-0)
• Approved Hotel/Motel Grant $5,000 for Westmont Park District Holly Days events (6-0)
• Approved Hotel/Motel Grant $750 for Westmont Park District American Legion Memorial Day Parade float (6-0)
• Approved Finance Ordinance #12 for $1,813,353.24 (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Class 25 liquor license provisions (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a comprehensive update to the Village's Zoning Ordinance and a special use permit for a beauty parlor. The body will also review subdivision and site plan requests for two properties.

• Proposed comprehensive updates to the Zoning Ordinance, including zoning districts and development standards (PZC 001-2025)
• Special Use Permit request for a beauty parlor at 42 South Cass Avenue (PZC 006-2025)
• Request to subdivide one lot into two at 701 Oakmont Lane (PZC 002-2025)
• Site and Landscape Plan approval for 701 Oakmont Lane (PZC 002-2025)
• Site and Landscape Plan approval for 801 North Cass Avenue (PZC 004-2025)

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the Village Board approve a preliminary plat subdivision and a site and landscape plan for 701 Oakmont Lane. It also unanimously recommended approval of a site and landscape plan for 801 North Cass Avenue. Additionally, the commission voted to close the public hearing on the ZzeNails special‑use permit request and consider it withdrawn.

• Recommend Village Board approve preliminary plat subdivision for 701 Oakmont Lane (6‑0)
• Recommend Village Board approve site and landscape plan for 701 Oakmont Lane (6‑0)
• Recommend Village Board approve site and landscape plan for 801 North Cass Avenue (6‑0)
• Close public hearing and withdraw ZzeNails special‑use permit request (6‑0)

Environmental Improvement Committee

The Environmental Improvement Committee will hear from guest speaker Mark Pruitt on solar power. The committee will also approve minutes from its April 7, 2025 meeting and receive updates from the chair, liaison, and programs. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from the April 7, 2025 regular meeting
• Guest speaker Mark Pruitt presentation on solar power
• Next meeting scheduled for August 4, 2025 (no July meeting)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Westmont Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will consider candidate testing results and other topics of interest. It will also review and approve invoices for services provided to the commission. Routine items such as minutes approval and public comment are also on the agenda.

• Review of available candidate testing results
• Review of various topics of interest to come before the Commission
• Invoices to be reviewed and approved for services to the Commission
• Approval of minutes of previous meetings

Commissioner Brian Baldwin submitted his resignation, effective at the end of the meeting. The board approved all meeting minutes up to May 15, 2025 with a 3‑0 vote. Motions to advance Candidates #67 and #70 to the Detective Review phase each failed with a 0‑3 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

• Commissioner Baldwin resignation accepted, effective end of meeting
• Candidate #67 not advanced to Detective Review (vote 0‑3, motion failed)
• Candidate #70 not advanced to Detective Review (vote 0‑3, motion failed)
• Approved all minutes up to May 15, 2025 (vote 3‑0, motion passed)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. (motion passed)

Village Board

The Village Board will decide on a $1.22 million contract for the 2025 MFT Resurfacing Project and an engineering agreement for $130,700. They will also vote on a special use permit and variance for Salt Creek Ballet, a variance and site plan for Primrose School, and a $105,000 Downtown Incentive Program grant—all at 98 East Naperville Road. Additionally, the board will consider amendments to the administrative code hearing system, tow hearing procedures, and creation of a new parking adjudication system. The consent agenda includes a purchase order for Zoll Medical cardiac monitors ($63,834) and a proclamation for National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

• Award $1,223,281.62 bid to Schroeder Asphalt for 2025 MFT Resurfacing Project
• Approve $130,700 engineering agreement with Primera Engineers for the same project
• Special use permit and variance for Salt Creek Ballet to relocate to second floor at 98 E. Naperville Road
• Variance and site plan for Primrose School daycare, including playground setback and parking stall waiver
• $105,000 Downtown Incentive Program (DIP) Tier 3 grant for interior/exterior rehabilitation at 98 E. Naperville Road

The board approved Finance Ordinance #11 for $1,958,530.36 and related purchase orders totaling $2,022,364.78. It also approved a special use permit and zoning variance for Salt Creek Ballet at 98 East Naperville Road, a Downtown Incentive Program grant for Kidvest LLC, and awarded the bid and engineering agreement for the 2025 MFT Resurfacing Project. Additionally, the board adopted amendments to the Administrative Code Hearing System and to vehicle seizure hearing procedures.

• Approved Finance Ordinance #11 ($1,958,530.36) – unanimous
• Approved purchase orders totaling $2,022,364.78 – unanimous
• Approved special use permit and zoning variance for Salt Creek Ballet – unanimous
• Approved Downtown Incentive Program Tier 3 grant for Kidvest LLC – unanimous
• Awarded bid to Schroeder Asphalt Services for 2025 MFT Resurfacing Project – unanimous
• Authorized engineering agreement with Primera Engineers for Phase 3 of MFT Resurfacing – unanimous
• Adopted amendments to Administrative Code Hearing System – unanimous
• Adopted amendments to vehicle seizure and impoundment hearing procedures – unanimous

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will hold a special meeting solely to cancel its regular meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Cancellation of the regular meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025

Fire Public Safety

The Fire Public Safety Committee will review options for the Fire House based on a recent tour and discuss next steps for the plans. The committee will also present a service plaque. Approval of minutes from September 2024 and March 2025 is scheduled.

• Review of Fire House tour and options to move forward with plans
• Presentation of a service plaque
• Approval of minutes from September 5, 2024 and March 6, 2025

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several ordinances in new business, including a real estate purchase at 20 North Linden Avenue, a B-1 development permit for an office at 8 West Burlington Avenue, and a $159,570 engineering contract for the Des Moines Street reconstruction. The consent agenda includes $241,110.69 in purchase orders and proclamations for EMS and Public Works Weeks. A license agreement with Norcomm for alarm monitoring services is also on the agenda.

• Ordinance to purchase 20 North Linden Avenue for Village use (no dollar amount specified)
• B-1 development permit for Escritorio Publico Inc. at 8 West Burlington Avenue for a business services office
• $159,570 engineering services agreement with Thomas Engineering Group for Phase 2 design of Des Moines Street reconstruction (Cass to Richmond)
• Exercise of second option year for Downtown Annual Flower Watering Program with Ken's Landscaping at $160,000
• Exclusive license agreement with Norcomm Public Safety Communications for fire and police alarm monitoring (Village receives $24 per subscriber monthly)

The board approved the consent agenda, which included a Finance Ordinance #10 for $2,617,124.41, purchase orders totaling $241,110.69, and proclamations for EMS Week and Public Works Week. It also approved a license agreement with Norcomm for fire and police alarm monitoring, a B‑1 development permit for 8 West Burlington Avenue, and the purchase of 20 North Linden Avenue for $485,000. Additional ordinances authorized the second year of the downtown flower‑watering program, an engineering services agreement for the 2026 MFT Des Moines Street reconstruction, and a revised mutual‑aid agreement for the Illinois Public Works network.

• Approved Finance Ordinance #10 for $2,617,124.41 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase orders totaling $241,110.69 (unanimous)
• Approved EMS Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved License Agreement with Norcomm Public Safety Communications (unanimous)
• Approved B‑1 Development Permit for 8 West Burlington Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 20 North Linden Avenue for $485,000 (unanimous)
• Approved second‑year option for Downtown Annual Flower Watering Program (unanimous)

General

The Police and Fire Commissioners will discuss the village's candidate testing guidelines and review hiring practices. No decisions are listed; the items are for discussion only. The meeting also includes standard items such as public comment and reports.

• Discussion of Candidate Testing Guidelines
• Discussion of Hiring Practices

The commissioners moved Candidate #65 to the next testing phase with a 3‑0 vote. They appointed Commissioner Mulhearn as President and Qualizza as Secretary for the 2025‑2026 term. The board approved a $400 invoice for polygraph services and scheduled the next meeting for May 29, 2025.

• Passed Candidate #65 to Detective Division Review (3-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Mulhearn as President and Qualizza as Secretary for 2025‑2026 term
• Chair Qualizza to contact board attorney about hiring and testing questions
• Approved payment of $400 invoice from Conrad Polygraph (3-0)
• Set next regular commission meeting for May 29, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three development requests. The first is a special use permit for ZzeNails, Inc. to operate a beauty parlor at 42 South Cass Avenue in the B‑1 Limited Business District. The second is a zoning variance and site/landscape plan approval for Primrose School of Westmont at 98 East Naperville Road in the B‑2 General Business District. The third is a special use permit and a variance to waive a 100‑foot separation requirement for Salt Creek Ballet Company’s performing arts studio at the same Naperville Road address.

• Special Use Permit for ZzeNails, Inc. to operate a beauty parlor at 42 South Cass Avenue, B‑1 Limited Business District (PZC 006‑2025).
• Zoning Ordinance Variance and Site/Landscape Plan approval for Primrose School of Westmont at 98 East Naperville Road, B‑2 General Business District (PZC 005‑2025).
• Special Use Permit for Salt Creek Ballet Company to operate a performing arts studio at 98 East Naperville Road, B‑2 General Business District (PZC 007‑2025).
• Zoning Ordinance Variance for Salt Creek Ballet Company to waive the 100‑foot separation requirement between a performing arts studio and a residence district, same address (PZC 007‑2025).

The commission approved the minutes from the May 7 special meeting. It then voted to recommend to the Village Board a zoning variance allowing a playground to encroach the supplemental setback at 98 East Naperville Road. A second recommendation was approved for the site and landscaping plan, conditioned on installing curb wheel stops along the east row of parking spaces.

• Approved May 7, 2025 special meeting minutes (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Recommended variance for playground setback at 98 East Naperville Rd (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Recommended site and landscaping plan with curb wheel stops condition (7 ayes, 0 nays)

Fire Public Safety

The Fire Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss unfinished business, specifically a tour of the fire facility and a presentation. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Frank Johanik Fire Station Headquarters.

• Fire Facility Tour & Presentation
• Public Comment period
• Meeting at Frank Johanik Fire Station Headquarters

Westmont First Committee

The regular meeting of the Westmont First Committee scheduled for May 12, 2025, has been cancelled.

General

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will meet to approve minutes, a treasurer's report, and accounts payable. Under new business, the board will discuss and potentially approve purchases including athletic footwear, a Paratech MultiForce Airbag, fans, Smart TVs, bidets, streamlight helmet flashlights, bailout kits, duty boots, white noise machines, penlights, an air purifier, a grill, kitchen chairs, and outdoor living area items.

• Approval of accounts payable and treasurer's report
• Purchase of athletic footwear
• Purchase of Paratech MultiForce Airbag
• Streamlight helmet flashlights and duty boots
• Fans, Smart TVs, bidets, and bunk room items

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to review public hearing procedures and consider text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed changes would repeal Appendix A and establish a new Chapter 95 with updates to zoning districts and development standards.

• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance text amendments
• Review of Public Hearing Procedures
• Approval of April 23, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Next regular meeting scheduled for May 14, 2025

The Westmont Planning & Zoning Commission voted 7‑0 to approve the minutes from the April 23, 2025 special meeting. The remainder of the session was a continued public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance amendments, with staff and commissioners discussing various articles but taking no formal votes.

• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Environmental Improvement Committee

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions listed on the agenda. The committee will approve minutes from April 7, hear reports from the chair, liaison, programs, and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, and set the next meeting for June 2.

• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2025 regular meeting
• Reports from Committee Chair, EIC Liaison, Programs/Events/Guest Speakers, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
• Next meeting scheduled for June 2, 2025

Village Board

This meeting begins with the swearing-in of a new Village Board (Mayor, Clerk, Trustees). The new board will then consider consent agenda items including a $41,138 tree purchase and several proclamations. Under new business, the board will vote on appointing Matt Scales as Trustee to fill a vacancy.

• $41,138 for tree planting through West Central Municipal Conference
• Appointment of Matt Scales as Trustee
• Proclamation for Public Service Week (May 4–10)
• Proclamation for National Police Week (May 11–17)
• Proclamation for Taiwanese American Heritage Week (May 12–19)

The Village Board adopted the consent agenda, which included Finance Ordinance #9 for $1,125,680.44 and purchase orders totaling $41,138.00. The board also approved four proclamations designating weeks in May for public service, municipal clerks, police, and Taiwanese American heritage. Trustees confirmed Matthew Scales to fill the vacant trustee seat. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda including Finance Ordinance #9 ($1,125,680.44) and purchase orders ($41,138.00) – vote 5-0
• Approved proclamation for Public Service Week (May 4‑10, 2025) – vote 5-0
• Approved proclamation for Municipal Clerks Week (May 4‑10, 2025) – vote 5-0
• Approved proclamation for National Police Week (May 11‑17, 2025) – vote 5-0
• Approved proclamation for Taiwanese American Heritage Week (May 12‑19, 2025) – vote 5-0
• Confirmed Matthew Scales as Village Trustee – vote 5-0
• Adjourned regular meeting – vote 6-0

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will consider whether five candidates from the non‑lateral eligibility list should move to the next phase of testing. This includes a brief written exercise and an oral interview. A vote on this matter will be taken during the meeting. The agenda also includes a review of any pending testing results from previous candidates.

• Oral interviews of five non‑lateral police candidates with written exercise
• Vote on advancing those candidates to the next testing phase
• Review of outstanding testing results for past candidates

The board voted on six applicant candidates. Candidates 70, 67, and 65 were approved to move to the next testing stage, while candidates 71, 68, and 74 were not approved. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Candidate 71 not passed to polygraph (0-2 vote)
• Candidate 70 passed to polygraph (2-0 vote)
• Candidate 67 passed to polygraph (2-0 vote)
• Candidate 68 not passed to Detective Division Review (0-2 vote)
• Candidate 65 passed to Detective Division Review (2-0 vote)
• Candidate 74 not passed to Detective Division Review (0-2 vote)
• Motion to adjourn meeting carried (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission meeting includes swearing‑in of new commissioners and a public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance amendments that would repeal Appendix A and create Chapter 95 with updated districts, standards, and processes. Draft amendments are posted on the village website and available at Village Hall. The agenda also covers routine items such as approval of February 12, 2025 minutes and scheduling the next regular meeting for May 14, 2025.

• Public hearing PZC 001-2025 on zoning ordinance text amendments (repeal Appendix A, establish Chapter 95)
• Swearing‑in of new Planning and Zoning Commissioners
• Approval of minutes from the February 12, 2025 regular meeting
• Review of public hearing procedures
• Announcement of next regular PZC meeting on May 14, 2025

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the February 12, 2025 meeting. They voted to continue the public hearing on the zoning ordinance amendments to a special meeting on May 7, 2025 at 6 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. No other actions were decided.

• Approved February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Continued public hearing on zoning ordinance updates to special meeting May 7, 2025 (7 ayes, 0 nays)

Community Development Committee

The Westmont Community Development Committee will meet on April 17, 2025 to discuss new home construction and receive updates on the Zoning Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, online permitting status, and code enforcement. The meeting includes a public comment period and approval of January 2025 minutes.

• Discussion of new home construction (New Business)
• Zoning Ordinance Update (Planning and Zoning report)
• Comprehensive Plan Update (Planning and Zoning report)
• Status report on online permitting (Permitting division)
• Code Enforcement report

The committee approved the minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting by voice vote and unanimously approved a motion to adjourn. Staff were asked to research how Westmont’s tree and fire‑suppression ordinances compare with those of other communities. The Finance Director agreed to research separating permit fees from water billing. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved Jan 23 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous consent)
• Staff assigned to research comparison of tree and fire‑suppression ordinances
• Finance Director to research separating permit fees from water billing

Village Board

The Westmont Village Board will vote on several items including a real estate purchase at 17 West Traube, an engineering contract for the Quincy Streetscape Phase 2 project, and a hydrant painting program. Consent agenda items include $100,797.65 in purchase orders for streetlight pole replacements and sidewalk cutting services, plus proclamations for National Volunteer Week and Arbor Day.

• Purchase of real estate at 17 West Traube for Village use
• Engineering services agreement with Primera Engineers for Quincy Streetscape Phase 2 construction engineering
• Award of hydrant sandblasting and painting contract to GoPainters INC (joint bid, $25,000 budgeted for Year 1)
• Three intergovernmental agreements with DuPage County for detention basin naturalization projects (up to $34,845 in total reimbursements)
• Exclusive license agreement with Norcomm for fire and police alarm monitoring services ($24/month per subscriber fee to Village)

The board confirmed Mayor Gunter’s appointment of Thomas Sharp to the Planning and Zoning Commission. It approved the purchase of the 17 West Traube property for village use. The board also authorized contracts for Quincy Streetscape engineering, fire hydrant painting, intergovernmental agreements, and adopted a resolution honoring the Protect Our Pollinators program.

• Approved Mayor’s appointment of Thomas Sharp to Planning and Zoning Commission (6-0)
• Approved Protect Our Pollinators “No Mow till Mother’s Day” resolution (6-0)
• Approved engineering services agreement with Primera Engineers for Quincy Streetscape Phase 2 (5-1)
• Approved fire hydrant painting contract with GoPainters Inc. (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 17 West Traube property for village use (6-0)
• Approved three intergovernmental agreements with DuPage County (6-0)
• Postponed indefinitely the Norcomm exclusive license agreement (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and approve minutes, review files for storage or destruction per state requirements, examine any outstanding testing results for past candidates, and approve current invoices for services. Public comment will be heard. No major policy decisions or hiring actions are on the agenda.

• Review and consider files for storage or destruction per State of Illinois Local Records Unit requirements
• Review of any outstanding testing results of past candidates
• Review and approval of all current invoices for services provided to the Commission
• Approval of minutes from previous meetings
• Opportunity for public comment

The board approved contacting I/O Solutions to begin a new round of eligibility list testing (3‑0). It rejected advancing Candidate 54 to the next phase of the detective background review (0‑3). It approved advancing Candidate 70 to the next phase of the detective review (3‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m.

• Approved contacting I/O Solutions for new eligibility testing (3-0)
• Rejected advancing Candidate 54 to next testing phase (0-3)
• Approved advancing Candidate 70 to next testing phase (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:15 p.m. (unanimous)

General

The Westmont South Business District TIF Joint Review Board is meeting to review the FY2024 annual financial report and project activity for the tax increment financing district. The meeting includes public comment and a Q&A period. The agenda is procedural with no votes or decisions listed.

• Overview of Annual Financial Report for FYE 2024
• Overview of Project Activity for the South Business District TIF
• Public comments and Q&A period

General

The Westmont South Business District TIF Joint Review Board is meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Tax Increment Finance Report and discuss project activity. The board will also consider approving minutes from prior meetings and hear public comments.

• Approval of meeting minutes from March 22, 2023 (FY21 and FY22)
• Overview of Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending 2023
• Overview of project activity by the Village of Westmont

General

The Westmont Central Business District TIF Joint Review Board will hold its annual meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2024 annual financial report and an overview of project activity within the TIF district. The meeting includes a public comment period and a Q&A session. The full financial report is available online.

• Overview of Annual Financial Report for FYE 2024
• Overview of Project Activity within the TIF district
• Public comments and Q&A period

General

The Joint Review Board for the Westmont Central Business District TIF is meeting to review the FY2023 annual financial report and project activity. The board will also select a new chairperson and community member, and approve meeting minutes from FY2021 and FY2022.

• Selection of new chairperson and community member for the Joint Review Board
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 22, 2023 (FY21 and FY22)
• Overview of Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending 2023
• Review of TIF project activity by the Village of Westmont

General

The Westmont Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to approve regular retirement benefits for James Gunther and discuss a contribution refund for Miranda Hartell. The board will also review investment and financial reports, consider a cash management policy, and certify election results for an active member position. A closed session may be held if needed.

• Approve regular retirement benefits – James Gunther
• Contribution refund – Miranda Hartell
• Discussion/possible action – Cash Management Policy
• Certify Board Election Results – Active Member Position
• Presentation and approval of bills including Lauterbach & Amen engagement letter

Liquor Commission

The Westmont Liquor & Tobacco Commissioner and Mayor will hold public hearings on alleged violations of state and local liquor and tobacco laws. The agenda includes a specific hearing regarding Uptown. The remainder of the meeting is procedural.

• Public hearing on alleged liquor/tobacco license violations involving Uptown

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled for April 9, 2025, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Environmental Improvement Committee

The Environmental Improvement Committee will hear a guest speaker from Sag Moraine Native Plant Community and consider a Heritage Tree Exception For Solar. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting and receive reports from the chair, liaison, and subcommittees.

• Guest speaker – Catherine Bryla, Sag Moraine Native Plant Community
• Heritage Tree Exception For Solar – potential decision
• Approval of minutes from March 3, 2025 meeting

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct oral interviews and a written exercise for five candidates on the non-lateral eligibility list. Commissioners will vote on whether each candidate advances to the next phase of the testing process. The board will also review invoices, discuss topics of interest, and address any pending testing results from previous candidates.

• Oral interviews and written exercise for five candidates from the non-lateral eligibility list
• Vote on whether candidates move to the next testing phase
• Review and approval of invoices for commission services
• Review of outstanding testing results from past candidates

The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved payment of two outstanding invoices totaling $775. The board also moved Candidates 38, 54, and 58 to the next detective interview phase. All motions were carried with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m.

• Candidate 38 moved to next testing phase (3‑0 passed)
• Candidate 54 moved to next testing phase (3‑0 passed)
• Candidate 58 moved to next testing phase (3‑0 passed)
• Approved payment of I/O Solutions invoice $575 and Conrad Polygraph invoice $200 (3‑0 passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:30 p.m. (3‑0 passed)

Administration and Finance Committee

The Administration & Finance Committee will review a request from the Westmont Park District for extra funding to support the 4th of July fireworks celebrating its 25th anniversary. It will also consider a flood‑related contract concerning the timing of yard‑waste stickers, and address unfinished business on involuntary annexations.

• Westmont Park District extra funding request for 4th of July fireworks 25th anniversary
• Flood contract – timing of yard waste stickers
• Unfinished business: involuntary annexations

Village Board

The Westmont Village Board will vote on several items, including a consent agenda with purchase orders totaling $183,977 and proclamations for National Library Week and Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. New business includes an ordinance to amend Class 19 liquor license requirements to allow alcohol sales when performers or audience include persons under 21, two involuntary annexations of properties in unincorporated DuPage County, engineering services agreements for the Washington and Traube infrastructure improvements ($215,800 and $275,915), a $752,991 bid award for Quincy Streetscape Phase 2, a three-year ticketing software agreement with Dacra Tech, and re-appointment of special counsel.

• Amend Class 19 liquor license to allow alcohol sales at performing arts venues with under-21 attendees
• Involuntary annexation of five properties (5908 Western, 6S435 Richmond, 415 & 425 E 59th St, and three on Birchwood Court plus two on S Richmond Ave)
• Engineering services agreements for Washington and Traube watermain ($215,800) and storm sewer/roadway ($275,915)
• Award Quincy Streetscape Phase 2 bid to Landmark Contractors, Inc. for $752,991
• Three-year software agreement with Dacra Tech for parking ticketing/adjudication ($25,700 first year, $30,000/year thereafter)

The Village Board voted to adopt proclamations for National Library Week and National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. It also approved an amendment to the Class 19 liquor license requirements. The board authorized two involuntary annexations and several engineering service agreements for water, storm‑sewer, roadway and outfall projects, and awarded the Quincy Streetscape Phase 2 contract.

• Proclamations for National Library Week and National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week approved (4‑0, 2 absent)
• Amendment to Class 19 liquor license requirements approved (4‑0, 2 absent)
• Involuntary annexation of 5908 Western, Willowbrook and related properties approved (4‑0, 2 absent)
• Involuntary annexation of Birchwood Court and related properties approved (4‑0, 2 absent)
• Engineering services agreement Phase 3 watermain with Baxter & Woodman approved (4‑0, 2 absent)
• Engineering services agreement Phase 3 storm‑sewer and roadway with Primera Engineers LTD approved (4‑0, 2 absent)
• Engineering services agreement Phase 2 Oakmont Outfall with WBK Engineering approved (4‑0, 2 absent)
• Quincy Streetscape Phase 2 contract awarded to Landmark Contractors, Inc. approved (4‑0, 2 absent)

Administration and Finance Committee

The agenda is largely procedural (call to order, public comment, reports) with one substantive item: unfinished business regarding the Fire Department Headquarters Facility. The committee will revisit this previously discussed topic; no further details or decision items are listed.

• Unfinished Business: Fire Department Headquarters Facility

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider approval of December 2024 minutes, discuss unfinished business including an intergovernmental agreement for fleet services and signage for civic organizations, and receive reports on involuntary annexations and the 2024 annual report. New business includes recognition of an employee of the year and a service award.

• IGA - Fleet Services (unfinished business)
• Civic Organization Signage (unfinished business)
• Employee of the Year recognition (new business)
• 2024 Public Works Department Annual Report (new business)
• Involuntary Annexations discussion (Village Manager report)

The Public Works Committee awarded the bid for the North Washington and Traube Capital Improvement watermain project to Performance Construction and Engineering, LLC. The project will install about 5,500 ft of 8‑inch PVC watermain and roughly 3,100 ft of storm sewer. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the remaining agenda items were informational updates.

• Awarded bid for N. Washington & Traube watermain project to Performance Construction and Engineering, LLC

Village Board

The board will hold a public hearing and then consider adopting the FY2025 Appropriation Ordinance, which sets the maximum spending limit. Other business includes awarding a $6,568,713 infrastructure contract, imposing an additional 1% in municipal taxes (via two ½% ordinances), reapproving revised tree regulations, and confirming a new planning and zoning commissioner.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 1/1/2025–12/31/2025 Appropriation Ordinance
• Award of $6,568,713 bid to Performance Construction & Engineering for Washington and Traube Infrastructure Improvements (watermain, storm sewer, paving)
• Ordinance to impose an additional ½% Non-Home Rule Municipal Occupational Tax and ½% Non-Home Rule Municipal Service Tax (combined 1%)
• Reapproval of amended tree and landscaping regulations in Chapters 80 and 86 of the Village Code
• Confirmation of Conor Donoghue to fill a vacancy on the Planning & Zoning Commission

The Village Board approved the consent agenda and adopted the 2025 fiscal year appropriation ordinance. It confirmed Conor Donoghue as the Planning & Zoning Commissioner, awarded a $6,568,713 infrastructure contract, imposed new occupational and service taxes, and reapproved amended tree regulations. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Conor Donoghue to Planning & Zoning Commission (6-0)
• Adopted FY 2025 appropriation ordinance (6-0)
• Awarded Washington and Traube Infrastructure Improvements contract to Performance Construction & Engineering LLC for $6,568,713.00 (6-0)
• Approved non‑home rule municipal occupational tax and service tax (5-1)
• Reapproved amended tree regulations (6-0)
• Adjourned regular meeting (6-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The regular Board of Police and Fire Commissioners meeting scheduled for March 18, 2025, was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. The notice provides ADA accommodation contact information for future meetings.

• Cancellation of the regular March 18, 2025 meeting

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board will vote on whether candidates #42, #43, #44, #47, and #54 from the non-lateral eligibility list may proceed to the next phase, which includes a written exercise and oral interview. They will also review calendars for setting future testing dates, discuss holding candidate interviews twice a month, and approve invoices for services. The board may enter executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Vote on candidates #42, #43, #44, #47, #54 for advancement to next phase
• Review and approval of invoices for services provided to the Commission
• Discussion of holding candidate interviews on a twice-a-month basis
• Review calendars for setting future testing dates for next 5 non-lateral candidates
• Possible executive session for personnel and legal matters

Fire Pension Board of Trustees

The Westmont Fire Pension Board of Trustees will meet to review investor reports and cash management policies. The board is scheduled to consider an engagement letter for Lauterbach & Amen, LLP for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2025.

• Approval of Lauterbach & Amen, LLP engagement letter for FYE 12/31/24 & 12/31/25
• Review and update of investment/cash flow policy
• Review of investor reports
• Certification of training requirements
• Approval of December 13, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled for March 12, 2025, has been canceled.

Fire Public Safety

The Westmont Fire Public Safety Committee will vote to approve the minutes of its November 14, 2024 meeting. Members will hear a presentation on the fire headquarters from the Administrative Staff and the 845 Group. The committee will also receive reports from the chair, department director, and divisions, and note that the next meeting is set for May 1, 2025.

• Approve minutes of the November 14, 2024 meeting
• Fire Headquarters presentation by Administrative Staff and the 845 Group
• Public comment period
• Reports from committee chair, department director, and divisions
• Schedule next meeting for May 1, 2025

Village Board

The Westmont Village Board will consider hiring James Gunther as the new Village Manager and approve contracts for watermain and alley reconstruction projects. The meeting also includes a rezoning request and approval of fuel and engineering agreements.

• Hire James Gunther as Village Manager
• Rezone 4108 North Grant Street to R-3
• Award Residential Alley 10N reconstruction contract ($761,486.78)
• Approve Water Treatment Plant rehabilitation engineering ($299,000)
• Approve fuel contract option year ($300,000)

Environmental Improvement Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee will hear from a guest speaker and receive various reports.

• Guest speaker presentation

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will review testing results for five candidates to determine if they advance to the next phase. The board will also set future testing dates for five non-lateral candidates and review invoices for approval.

• Review of testing results for non-lateral candidates #24, #35, #37, and #38
• Review of testing results for lateral candidate #2
• Scheduling of testing dates for the next five non-lateral candidates
• Review of invoices for approval

Administration and Finance Committee

The Westmont Administration & Finance Committee will meet to consider several new business items, including text amendments with Community Development, the Village Purchasing Policy, and Information Technology Policies. The committee will also recognize fire department personnel with awards and receive the Fire Department Year End Report.

• Text amendments with Community Development
• Village Purchasing Policy review
• Information Technology Policies updates
• Fire Department Employee of the Year recognition
• Fire Department Life Saving Awards

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several items including a proposed ordinance to implement a 1% local grocery tax on food for home consumption beginning January 1, 2026, replacing the state-level tax. The consent agenda includes purchase orders totaling over $878,000 for equipment such as six dump/plow trucks, servers, and an ambulance. Other new business items include approval of the 2025 Zoning Map and an amendment to water rates exempting municipal, church, and school users from higher tier rates.

• Ordinance approving 1% local grocery tax effective January 1, 2026
• Purchase order of $642,037 for six 2026 Freightliner dump/plow trucks
• Purchase order of $89,450 for three hypervisor servers and backup server
• Water rate text amendment exempting government, church, and school users from higher bi-monthly rates
• Outdoor dining reimbursement grant of $3,799.41 for Whiskey Hill at 5 W. Quincy Street

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Village of Westmont Board of Police and Fire Commissioners cancelled their regular meeting scheduled for February 18, 2025. As a result, no agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time.

Westmont First Committee

The regularly scheduled February 18, 2025 meeting of the Westmont First Committee has been canceled. No business items were discussed or decided.

• Notice of cancellation of the February 18, 2025 committee meeting

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board will meet to conduct oral interviews of candidates and review outstanding invoices. The body also intends to establish future testing dates.

• Oral interviews of candidates
• Review of outstanding invoices
• Setting future testing dates

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on February 12, 2025. The agenda includes swearing in new Commissioner John F. Simpson IV, approval of the January 8, 2025 meeting minutes, and a public hearing on a rezoning and variance request for 4108 North Grant Street. The commission will discuss changing the property’s zoning from B‑2 General Business to R‑3 Single‑Family Residential and a variance for the minimum access easement width.

• Swearing‑in of new Commissioner John F. Simpson IV
• Approval of minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting
• Public hearing PZC 001‑2024: rezoning request for 4108 N. Grant St. from B‑2 to R‑3
• Zoning ordinance variance request for minimum access easement width at the same property
• General update: next Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025

Police Public Safety Committee

The Westmont Police Public Safety Committee will discuss an update on e-bike and e-scooter public safety, recognize the 2024 Employee of the Year, and review the department's 2024 annual report. The committee will also consider approval of the October 17, 2024 meeting minutes.

• E-bikes and e-scooters public safety update (unfinished business)
• Police Department 2024 Employee of the Year Award
• 2024 Annual Report review
• Officer wellness discussion
• Approval of October 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Village Board

The Westmont Village Board will vote on a consent agenda including purchase orders for two Ford Maverick trucks ($67,130), a new ambulance ($419,552), office cleaning, newsletter publishing, and police squad upgrades. New business includes an engineering agreement for the 2025 MFT Resurfacing Project ($27,220), a resolution appropriating $1,860,000 from Motor Fuel Tax funds for resurfacing, declaring surplus items from Public Works and Village Hall, and an intergovernmental agreement with Oak Brook for fleet maintenance services. The meeting also includes the oath of office for the appointed Village Clerk and roll call of the new board.

• Approve $1,860,000 MFT Resurfacing Project resolution for summer 2025
• Purchase two Ford Maverick trucks for $67,130 and a new ambulance for $419,552
• Consider ordinance for 2025 Westmont Spring Fling Festival fee waivers and permit
• Approve hotel/motel tax grant of $2,500 to Westmont Lions Club for Spring Fling
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Oak Brook for fleet maintenance services

Environmental Improvement Committee

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee will review minutes from January 6, 2025, and receive various reports.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will determine if two specific candidates can proceed in the testing process based on polygraph and detective reports. The board will also discuss scheduling oral interviews for non-lateral and lateral entry candidates.

• Review of testing results for Candidate #26 and Candidate #35
• Scheduling oral interviews for five non-lateral candidates
• Scheduling oral interviews for lateral entry candidates from I/O Solutions listing

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will discuss the Downtown Incentive Program 2025 and proposed Zoning Ordinance updates, including a draft ordinance. They will also review a 2024 year-end report from the Department Director and consider approval of special meeting minutes from November 14, 2024.

• Downtown Incentive Program 2025 – new business item
• Zoning Ordinance Updates – draft ordinance under new business
• 2024 Year End Report from Department Director
• Approval of November 14, 2024 special meeting minutes
• Status update on Online Permitting system

Village Board

The Westmont Village Board will consider approving a five-year police and fire dispatch agreement with the Village of Addison, along with ordinances for Downtown Incentive Program grants and a new Village Clerk appointment. The meeting also includes approval of purchase orders and an alley reconstruction engineering agreement.

• Police & Fire Dispatch IGA with Addison ($826,079 for Year 1)
• Downtown Incentive Program grant for 216 N Cass Ave ($2,455)
• Downtown Incentive Program grant for 17 N Cass Ave ($50,258)
• Engineering agreement for Residential Alley 7S Reconstruction ($111,845)
• Purchase of 2024 Ford Super Duty F250 for Water Dept ($61,499)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The only item on this special meeting agenda is a notice of cancellation. The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will not meet on January 21, 2025, as scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted.

Police Pension Board of Trustees

This regular meeting of the Westmont Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees includes several action items. The board is scheduled to approve regular retirement benefits for Officers Jason Gritzenbach and John Majeski, consider annual cost of living adjustments for pensioners, and review fiduciary liability insurance renewal. Other business includes approval of meeting minutes, bills, and trustee training fees.

• Approve regular retirement benefits for Jason Gritzenbach and John Majeski
• Consider annual Cost of Living Adjustments for pensioners
• Review and approve Fiduciary Liability Insurance Renewal
• Discussion on Cash Management Policy
• Approve trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses

Administration and Finance Committee

The Westmont Administration & Finance Committee will approve minutes from its December 19, 2024 meeting and consider unfinished business. New business includes a legislative action plan from the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference, an extension of the Outdoor Dining on Public Parkway Grant Program, a proposal for a grocery tax, and a discussion of funding sources for a fire station. The meeting will also set the date for the next committee session.

• Legislative Action Plan – DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference
• Outdoor Dining on Public Parkway Grant Program Extension
• Grocery Tax proposal
• Funding source discussion for fire station

Village Board

The Westmont Village Board will hold a regular meeting on January 9, 2025, to consider several items. They will vote on a consent agenda including purchase orders totaling $441,653.84, and new business items including a special use permit for a PostNet copy shop at 36 North Cass Avenue, a special use permit for Amalgam Martial Academy at 27 East Chicago Avenue, an amended planned development agreement for Westmont Yard daycare at 233 West 63rd Street, an $82,400 engineering services agreement for the Lincoln and 41st Street Watermain Extension, and a resolution supporting the DuPage Mayors and Managers Legislative Action Program. Additionally, the board will administer the oath of office to newly appointed Trustee Matthew Scales and confirm the mayor's appointment of John Simpson to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Consent agenda purchase orders totaling $441,653.84, including $267,702.64 for CUSD 201 and $127,413.00 for a dump truck
• Special use permit for PostNet copy shop at 36 North Cass Avenue (recommended 6-1)
• Special use permit for Amalgam Martial Academy at 27 East Chicago Avenue (recommended 7-0)
• Amended planned development agreement for Westmont Yard daycare at 233 West 63rd Street (recommended 7-0)
• $82,400 engineering services agreement for Phase 3 construction of Lincoln & 41st Street Watermain Extension

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a special use permit for Dolce Vita Day Spa and Salon Four to operate a barbershop and beauty parlor on the ground floor at 216 North Cass Avenue in the B-1 Limited Business District. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and general updates.

• Public hearing PZC 033-2024 for a special use permit at 216 North Cass Avenue
• Petitioners: Cass Avenue Properties, LLC (Dolce Vita Day Spa) and Salon Smith, LLC (Salon Four)
• Proposed use: barbershop and beauty parlor in B-1 Limited Business District
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2024 regular meeting

Environmental Improvement Committee

The Environmental Improvement Committee will consider a special recycling event vendor fee, hear about a Downers Grove environmental sustainability coordinator, discuss downtown street lighting, and review the 2025 Protect Our Pollinators Program. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and planning.

• Special Recycling Event Vendor Fee (unfinished business)
• Discussion of Downers Grove Environmental Sustainability Coordinator position
• Downtown Street Lighting project
• 2025 Protect Our Pollinators Program
• Next meeting set for Feb. 3, 2025