Village of Westmont Podcasts

(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held August 30, 2007 and the Board Meeting held September 4, 2007.
     
      NEW BUSINESS

(2) BLOCK PARTIES: Board to consider a motion approving the following street closing for a neighborhood Block Parties:
a) Timber Ridge Court – block off Timber Ridge Court, a cul-de-sac, at 59th Street, from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, September 22, 2007.
b) South Adams Street – block off Adams Street, between Richmond Street and Quincy Street, from 2:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, September 29, 2007.

(3) YARD PARTY: Board to consider a motion granting a permission to hold a Yard Party, to Allison & Gregory Pike, 609 Nelson Lane, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 22, 2007, with live entertainment, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

4) BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH TAILGATE PARTY:  Board to consider a motion to approve a request from Bethel Lutheran Church to block off Grant Street from Irving Street to Burlington Avenue, on Sunday, September 30, 2007, from 9:30 am until 4:00 PM for a Tailgate Party consisting of a picnic, games and viewing of the Chicago Bears football game.

(5) MISERICORDIA TAG DAYS: Board to consider a motion granting a request from Misericordia to conduct their annual "Tag Days" fund raising drive, at Ogden and Cass Avenues distributing tags and lollipops while collecting donations in the Village on Friday, April 25th and Saturday, April 26th, 2008.
 
 (6) 5725 SOUTH WILMETTE STREET, SALEH SUBDIVISION: Board to consider an ordinance approving a request for an extension of the following approvals previously granted to developer Nabil Saleh until October 16, 2008. 
 a.) Extension of a Zoning Code variance for lot coverage and Land Development Code variance to allow a non-conforming private drive; and
 b.) Extension of the Preliminary Plat of Subdivision.

(7) WESTMONT HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE:  Board to consider a motion approving the Westmont High School Homecoming Parade on September 27, 2007 between the hours of approximately 6:30 p.m. to 6:55 p.m. on Cass Avenue, between Burlington and Naperville Road.

(8) WESTMONT BRAT HOUSE: Board to consider a motion granting a request from Westmont Brat House to place a 20’ x 30’ tent on their outdoor patio, from September 25th to October 31, 2007, as part of an Oktoberfest business promotion

(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held August 30, 2007 and the Board Meeting held September 4, 2007.

      NEW BUSINESS

(2) BLOCK PARTIES: Board to consider approval of the following street closing for a neighborhood Block Parties:
a) Timber Ridge Court – block off Timber Ridge Court, a cul-de-sac, at 59th Street, from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, September 22, 2007.
b) South Adams Street – block off Adams Street, between Richmond Street and Quincy Street, from 2:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, September 29, 2007.

(3) YARD PARTY: Board to consider granting a permission to hold a Yard Party, to Allison & Gregory Pike, 609 Nelson Lane, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 22, 2007, with live entertainment, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

(4) MISERICORDIA TAG DAYS: Board to consider a request from Misericordia to conduct their annual "Tag Days" fund raising drive, at Ogden and Cass Avenues distributing tags and lollipops while collecting donations in the Village on Friday, April 25th and Saturday, April 26th, 2008.
 
(5) 5725 SOUTH WILMETTE STREET, SALEH SUBDIVISION: Board to consider a request for an extension of the following approvals previously granted to developer Nabil Saleh until October 16, 2008. 
 a.) Extension of a Zoning Code variance for lot coverage and Land Development Code variance to allow a non-conforming private drive; and
 b.) Extension of the Preliminary Plat of Subdivision.

New Business

PZ 07-023 Louis C. Quaglia regarding the property located at 214 Willard Place, Westmont, IL 60559 for the following: 

(A) Zoning Code Variance Request to permit lot coverage greater than the 40% maximum allowed in the R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District.   A previously approved variance requires that lot coverage is not to exceed 43.7% and the as-built lot coverage approximates 52.7%. 

PZ 07-024 Mark Zuehl regarding the property located at 10 West 61st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516 for the following:

(A) Preliminary Plat of Subdivision Request to subdivide one (1) lot into two (2).   
 
PZ 07-025   Village of Westmont regarding a Zoning Code Text Amendment as follows: 

(A) Amend Article XI of the Westmont Zoning Code, Appendix A, concerning electronic message board signs. 

PZ 07-026  Village of Westmont regarding a Zoning Code Text Amendment as follows: 

(A) Amend Article VI, Appendix A, Section 6.04(A)(D) concerning the calculation of lot coverage pertaining to decks. 

(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held August 16, 2007 and the Board Meeting held August 20, 2007.

      OLD BUSINESS     

(2) 22 AND 26 WEST BURLINGTON AVENUE: Board to consider a request for an extension of the seven (7) variances previously granted to developer Walter Veselinovic (Rose Real Estate Development Corp.) until June 1, 2008.
   
      NEW BUSINESS

(3) BLOCK PARTY: Board to consider approval of the following street closing for a neighborhood Block Party:
South Hudson – block off Hudson Street between Dallas Street and Des Moines Street, from 3:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, September 15, 2007.

(4) SOUND AMPLIFYING DEVICE LICENSE: Board to consider a motion granting a request to host live entertainment at Cass Lake Village (924 S. Lake Court and 907 Williams Street), from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 8, 2007, to provide music and to be a master of ceremonies for children’s games and contests.
(5) SOUTH LINDEN STREET CLOSING: Board to consider a request from the Midwest Model-T Ford Club to close South Linden, from Dallas Street, north to the Holy Trinity parking lot exit near Richmond, on Sunday, September 9, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

(6) 9-11 COMMEMORATION SERVICE: Board to consider a motion to authorize the closing of the first block of West Quincy Street, between the hours of 8:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. for the Annual 9-11 Memorial Service.

(7) 704 SOUTH WILMETTE STREET: Board to consider approving a Zoning Code Variance Request to permit the development of a single family lot with lot coverage greater than the 40% maximum allowed in the R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District. 

(8) WESTMONT JAYCEES/LIONS CLUB OKTOBERFEST FUNDING:  Board to consider a recommendation of the Promote Westmont Commission to approve a request from the Jaycees for a $7,000 grant to host the 2007 Oktoberfest on September 21 & 22, 2007.

(9) WESTMONT JAYCEES/LIONS CLUB 2007 OKTOBERFEST: Board to consider a request from the Westmont Jaycees/Lions Club to close off Quincy Street, between Lincoln and Grant, on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday, September 23, 2007 early a.m. to set up and conduct the 2007 Oktoberfest.  The Jaycees also request that all parking spaces in front of Village Hall be vacant during the same period in order to put up the tent for the event.

(10) TEXT AMENDMENT TO CLASS 11 LIQUOR LICENSE: Board to consider a text amendment to Chapter 10, Sec. 10-36(11) of the Westmont Code of Ordinances to authorize both the sale of all alcoholic liquors as well as free tastings of all alcoholic liquors on the premises as part of a Class 11 liquor license.

(11) EXTENSION OF COMCAST FRANCHISE AGREEMENT: Board to consider an extension of the Non-Exclusive Cable Television Franchise Agreement between the Village of Westmont and Comcast of Illinois VI, LLC, which is scheduled to expire on September 15, 2007.

12) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT: Board to consider an intergovernmental agreement between the Village of Westmont and the Flagg Creek Water Reclamation District for the disconnection of water service.

AGENDA
Administration
       A-1  Approval of WTA Contract
   A-2  Consent Agenda
1. Employment of Staff
2. Letters of Resignation
3. Approval of Non-bargained Salaries
4. Board Authorization of Vehicle
5. Certification of Hazardous Crossings
6. Approval of 2007-2008 Discussion Meeting Topics
7. Approval of Special Education Placements
8. Approval of Bid Results
9. Resolution to Dispose of District Property
10. Ratification of Regular Payroll
  A-3  Approval of Principal’s Contract
  A-4  Approval of Superintendent’s Contract
  A-5  Superintendent’s Report
  A-6  Board Reports

Education
E-1 Special Education

Finance
F-1  Presentation of Non-Personnel Statements
F-2  Presentation of Fund Balance, Fund Asset,
        and Fund Liability Accounts
F-3  2007-2008 Tentative Budget Evaluation
F-4  Approval of August 2007 Expenditure Report
F-5  Property Tax Rate Objection Update
F-6  Closed Session

OLD BUSINESS

• Upcoming meeting schedule and guest speaker list
• Proposed PACE Bus Service cuts and resolution for Village Board to support local efforts to maintain state funding

NEW BUSINESS

2007 fall collection event – WEIC to discuss dates and scope of event

(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held August 2, 2007 and the Board Meeting held August 6, 2007.

                                 NEW BUSINESS

2) BLOCK PARTIES: Board to consider approval of the following street closings for a neighborhood Block Party:
a) North Adams – block off North Adams Street between Norfolk Street and Naperville Road, from Noon until 9:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, August 25, 2007.
b) Alley Behind 306 West Burlington Avenue – block off the alley directly behind 306 W. Burlington Avenue, Noon until 8:00 p.m., to hold a wedding on Sunday, September 16, 2007.
c) South Adams – block off South Adams Street between Richmond Street and Dallas Street, from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, September 15, 2007 and to have live entertainment from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Block Party.

(3) GIRL SCOUTS:  Board to consider a motion granting approval of the following requests from the Girl Scouts – Prairie Winds, Inc. to hold their:
a) FALL PRODUCT PROGRAM: Girl Scouts will take orders door-to-door from October 1 to October 21, 2007 with delivery and money collection to take place November 17 to November 29, 2007.
b) COOKIE PROGRAM: Girl Scouts go door-to-door taking orders for cookies on January 1 to January 20, 2008 with delivery and money collection to take place on February 9 to February 22, 2008.
c) BOOTH COOKIE SALE: Girl Scouts will sell boxes of cookies at business locations (with owners permission) in the community on January 4-5-6; January 11-12-13; February 22-23-24; February 29; and March 1-2, 2008.

(4) DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: Board to consider a motion approving a request from the Don “Duke� Monico Business & Professional Chapter #47 for permission to hold its annual Forget-Me-Not Drive on the Labor Day weekend, August 31, 2007 to September 2, 2007, from 8:00AM-6:00PM, at the Ogden and Cass Avenues intersection.

(5) WESTMONT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Board to consider approval of the release of the final portion ($23,880) of the previously approved Chamber of Commerce External Funding request in the amount of $58,800.00.

(6) 2007 CHAMBER OPEN HOUSE: Board to consider a motion approving a request to waive the required $100 fee for the Temporary Liquor License needed for the 2007 Chamber Open House to be held Thursday, September 27, 2007, and to grant permission to serve beer and wine in the Community Room of the Westmont Centre.

(7) WESTMONT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL: Board to consider a motion granting a request from the Westmont Chamber of Commerce to close the Burlington Avenue public parking lot on October 27, 2007 from 8 a.m. until noon, and to hang a promotional banner for the 2007 Trick or Treat Trail.

(8) RED, WHITE & BAR-B-Q REPORT AND FUNDING REQUEST: Board to consider a request from the Westmont Lions and Jaycees 2007 BBQ Committee for an additional $2,500 in funding.

(9) 232 NORTH CASS AVENUE: Board to consider an ordinance granting a Development permit request to open an interior decorating store in the B-1 Limited Business District.

(10) CONTRACTORS REGISTRATION FEE: Board to consider an ordinance approving an increase in the contractor registration fee from $25 to a new fee of $50.

(11) 22 AND 26 WEST BURLINGTON AVENUE: Board to consider a motion postponing the variance extension request until the August 30, 2007 Committee of the Whole meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

2) BLOCK PARTIES: Board to consider approval of the following street closings for a neighborhood Block Party:
a) North Adams – block off North Adams Street between Norfolk Street and Naperville Road, from Noon until 9:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, August 25, 2007.
b) West Burlington Avenue – block off Burlington Avenue and the alley, between Park Street and Williams Street, Noon until 8:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Sunday, September 16, 2007.
c) South Adams – block off South Adams Street between Richmond Street and Dallas Street, from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, September 15, 2007 and to have live entertainment from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Block Party.

(3) GIRL SCOUTS:  Board to consider granting approval of the following requests from the Girl Scouts – Prairie Winds, Inc. to hold their:
a) FALL PRODUCT PROGRAM: Girl Scouts will take orders door-to-door from October 1 to October 21, 2007 with delivery and money collection to take place November 17 to November 29, 2007.
b) COOKIE PROGRAM: Girl Scouts go door-to-door taking orders for cookies on January 1 to January 20, 2008 with delivery and money collection to take place on February 9 to February 22, 2008.
c) BOOTH COOKIE SALE: Girl Scouts will sell boxes of cookies at business locations (with owners permission) in the community on January 4-5-6; January 11-12-13; February 22-23-24; February 29; and March 1-2, 2008.

(4) DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: Board to consider a request from the Don “Duke� Monico Business & Professional Chapter #47 for permission to hold its annual Forget-Me-Not Drive on the Labor Day weekend, August 31, 2007 to September 2, 2007, from 8:00AM-6:00PM, at the Ogden and Cass Avenues intersection.

(5) WESTMONT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Board to consider approving the release of the final portion ($23,880) of the previously approved Chamber of Commerce External Funding request in the amount of $58,800.00.

(6) 2007 CHAMBER OPEN HOUSE: Board to consider approval of a request to waive the required $100 fee for the Temporary Liquor License needed for the 2007 Chamber Open House to be held Thursday, September 27, 2007, and to grant permission to serve beer and wine in the Community Room of the Westmont Centre.

(7) WESTMONT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL: Board to consider a granting a request from the Westmont Chamber of Commerce to close the Burlington Avenue public parking lot on October 27, 2007 from 8 a.m. until noon, and to hang a promotional banner for the 2007 Trick or Treat Trail.

(8) RED, WHITE & BAR-B-Q REPORT AND FUNDING REQUEST: Board to hear a report from the Westmont Lions and Jaycees BBQ Committee on the result of the 2007 Red, White & Bar-B-Q as well as consider a request for an additional $2,500 in funding.

(9) 232 NORTH CASS AVENUE: Board to consider a Development permit request to open an interior decorating store in the B-1 Limited Business District.

(10) CONTRACTORS REGISTRATION FEE: Board to consider approval of an increase in the contractor registration fee from $25 to a new fee of $50.

(11) 22 AND 26 WEST BURLINGTON AVENUE: Board to consider a request for an extension of the seven (7) variances previously granted to developer Walter Veselinovic (Rose Real Estate Development Corp.) until June 1, 2008.

MINUTES:
• February 21, 2007
• July 18, 2007

 OLD BUSINESS:
• Comcast – Contract Renegotiation
• AT&T Project Light Speed
• School District 201 Podcasting (Update)
• School District 60 Podcasting (Update)
• Taste of Westmont Video and Pictures

 NEW BUSINESS:
• Presentation of Plaque to Ron Moushon