(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

Direct download: 2007-09-17_Village_Board_Meeting.mp3
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(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.

Direct download: 2007-09-13_Committee_of_the_Whole.mp3
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(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.

Direct download: 2007-08-30_Committee_of_the_Whole.mp3
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(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.

Direct download: 2007-08-20_Board_Meeting.mp3
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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.

Direct download: 2007-08-16_Committee_of_the_Whole.mp3
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(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held July 12, 2007 and the Board Meeting held July 16, 2007.


NEW BUSINESS

2) BLOCK PARTIES: Board to consider approval of the following street closings for a neighborhood Block Party:

a) 1403 Wesley Court – block off Wesley Court, a cul-de-sac, at Wesley Lane, from 3:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, August 11, 2007.

b) 126 S. Park Street – block off Park Street, between Dallas Street and Richmond Street, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Sunday, September 16, 2007.

c) Grant Street/Bethel Church – block off Grant Street between Irving Street and Burlington Street, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, September 8, 2007.

d) Orchard Gate Home Owner Association – block off Crab Tree Drive between Plum Lane and Harvest Gate Lane, from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, August 11, 2007. (Rain Date, Sunday, August 12, 2007)

(3) FILL THE BOOT PROGRAM: Board to consider a motion granting approval of Fire Department participation in the Muscular Dystrophy "Fill the Boot" program at major intersections along Cass Avenue on August 15, 16 & 17, 2007.

(4) FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU PRESENTATION: Board to consider a motion granting approval of Fire Department fire and fall prevention program for senior citizens.

(5) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Board to consider a motion approving a request from the Knights of Columbus Local Council #3738, to do their 38th Annual Statewide Soliciting for Funds for the developmentally disabled, in Westmont from 6:00 a.m. to dusk on Friday, September 21, 2007 and from 8:00 a.m. to dusk on Saturday, September 22, 2007.

(6) SOUND AMPLIFYING DEVICE LICENSE: Board to consider a motion granting a request to host live entertainment at 333 W. 63rd Street, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 11, 2007, to provide music for an Open House.

(7) ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT: Board to consider an ordinance approving an agreement with MMC/enterpriz Municipal Energy Collaborative to secure competitively priced electricity supply bids for municipal facilities.

(8) ARTISTS IN ACTION: Board to consider a motion approving a request from the Westmont Area Friends of the Arts (WAFOTA) to use the commuter train station plaza for an "Artists in Action" event on Saturday, August 18, 2007, from Noon until 6:00 PM.

(9) WATER UTILITY PERMIT FEE CHANGE: Board to consider an ordinance approving proposed changes in fees and charges in conjunction with water utility (building) permits to be effective with permits filed after September 1, 2007.

(10) 31 NORTH CASS AVENUE: Board to consider approval of ordinances granting the following requests for 31 North Cass Avenue, La Petite Sweet:

A) Zoning Code Variance to reduce the number of required off-street parking spaces from nine (9) to four (4).

B) Development Permit request to open a bakery in the B-1 Limited Business District.

(11) CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PARKING STUDY: Board to consider a motion to approve the draft Request for Qualifications for Central Business District Parking Study.

(12) WEST HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH: Board to consider a motion waiving a sign permit fee for a drama program taking place August 18 through 22, 2007.

(13) RECONSIDERATION - TWIN LAKE TOWERS: Board to consider a motion reconsidering approval of the following for Twin Lake Towers for the purpose of placing on the August 16, 2007 agenda:

A) Rezoning of the subject properties as a Planned Development Overlay District in the underlying R-5 General Residence District with several exceptions from the Westmont Zoning Code.

B)Site and Landscaping Plan approval to construct a swimming pool clubhouse facility, swimming pool, nine garage buildings and other related improvements.

(14) Kubiak Subdivision/Niemiec Agreement: Board to consider an ordinance granting approval of the Storm Water Improvement, Easement and Hold Harmless Agreement.

(15) Fiber in the Sky Agreement: Board to consider an ordinance granting approval of the Fiber Installation Services Agreement.

Direct download: 2007-08-06_Board_Meeting.mp3
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(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held July 12, 2007 and the Board Meeting held July 16, 2007.
 
            NEW BUSINESS

2) BLOCK PARTIES: Board to consider approval of the following street closings for a neighborhood Block Party:
a) 1403 Wesley Court – block off Wesley Court, a cul-de-sac, at Wesley Lane, from 3:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, August 11, 2007.
b) 126 S. Park Street – block off Park Street, between Dallas Street and Richmond Street, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Sunday, September 16, 2007.
      c)  Grant Street/Bethel Church – block off Grant Street between Irving Street and  Burlington Street, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday,  September 8, 2007.
      d)  Orchard Gate Home Owner Association – block off Crab Tree Drive between  Plum Lane and Harvest Gate Lane, from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., to hold a Block  Party on Saturday, August 11, 2007. (Rain Date, Sunday, August 12, 2007)

(3) FILL THE BOOT PROGRAM: Board to consider approval of Fire Department participation in the Muscular Dystrophy “Fill the Boot� program at major intersections along Cass Avenue on August 15, 16 & 17, 2007.

(4) FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU PRESENTATION: Board to consider approval of Fire Department fire and fall prevention program for senior citizens.

(5) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:  Board to consider granting a request from the
Knights of Columbus Local Council #3738, to do their 38th Annual Statewide Soliciting
for Funds for the developmentally disabled, in Westmont from 6:00 a.m. to dusk on Friday, September 21, 2007 and from 8:00 a.m. to dusk on Saturday, September 22, 2007.

(6) SOUND AMPLIFYING DEVICE LICENSE: Board to consider a motion granting a request to host live entertainment at 333 W. 63rd Street, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 11, 2007, to provide music for an Open House.

(7) ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT: Board to consider approval of an agreement with MMC/enterpriz Municipal Energy Collaborative to secure competitively priced electricity supply bids for municipal facilities.

(8) ARTISTS IN ACTION: Board to consider a motion to approve a request from the Westmont Area Friends of the Arts (WAFOTA) to use the commuter train station plaza for an “Artists in Action� event on Saturday, August 18, 2007, from Noon until 6:00 PM.

(9) WATER UTILITY PERMIT FEE CHANGE: Board to consider approval of proposed changes in fees and charges in conjunction with water utility (building) permits.

(10) 29 NORTH AVENUE:  Board to consider the following requests for 29 North Cass Avenue, La Petite Sweet:
 A) Zoning Code Variance to reduce the number of required off-street parking         spaces from nine (9) to four (4).
 B) Development Permit request to open a bakery in the B-1 Limited Business        District.   

(11) CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PARKING STUDY: Board to consider approval of draft Request for Qualifications for Central Business District Parking Study.

 

Direct download: 2007-08-02_Committee_of_the_Whole.mp3
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(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held May 31, 2007and June 28, 2007 and the Board Meeting held July 2, 2007.
 
NEW BUSINESS


2) BLOCK PARTIES: Board to consider approval of the following street closings for a neighborhood Block Party:
a) 713 Fairfield Court – block off Fairfield Court, a cul-de-sac, at 59th Street, from 3:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Sunday, August 26, 2007.
b) 48 Falcon Place – block off Falcon Place, a cul-de-sac, at Cass Avenue, just east of the Falcon Plaza Strip Mall, from 3:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Sunday, September 9, 2007.
c) 218 S. Warwick Avenue – block off Warwick Avenue, from Des Moines Street to Dallas Street; and Dallas Street from Warwick Avenue to Linden Avenue; so that it forms an “L� shape, from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, September 8, 2007.
d) 133 S. Lincoln Street – block off Lincoln Street, from Richmond Street to Dallas Street; from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, August, 4, 2007.
e) 404 Kristin Street – block off 432 Kristin Court to 420 Kristin Street, from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, September 15, 2007.

(3) ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT:  Board to consider an ordinance approving a text amendment to Section 4.02(E) of the Westmont Zoning Code to allow swimming pool clubhouse facilities with or without ancillary office leasing space as accessory structures in the R-4 and R-5 Districts where multi-family residences are present.
 
(4) TWIN LAKE TOWERS: Board to consider ordinances granting approval of the following for Twin Lake Towers:
a) Rezoning of the subject properties as a Planned Development Overlay District in the underlying R-5 General Residence District with several exceptions from the Westmont Zoning Code.
b) Site and Landscaping Plan approval to construct a swimming pool clubhouse facility, swimming pool, nine garage buildings and other related improvements. 

(5) REDUCTION IN LIQUOR LICENSES:  Board to consider an ordinance reducing the number of Class One Liquor licenses by one due to the cessation of business by Restaurants America d/b/a/ The Grill Room at 200 West Ogden Avenue, Westmont, Il.

(6) PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT: Board to consider an ordinance amending the contract with Larry McIntyre for video, public relations, writing and special events services.

(7) SCHOOL SAFE ROUTE PLAN: Board to consider a motion accepting the Police Chief recommendation for funding and placement of school crossing guards for the 2007-2008 school year.

(8) 307-325 WEST 63RD STREET: Board to consider ordinances granting approval of the following:
a) Preliminary Plat of Subdivision to consolidate ten (10) lots into one (1). 
b) Map Amendment Request to Rezone from R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District to R-4 General Residence District.
c) Rezoning of the subject properties as a Planned Development Overlay District in the underlying R-4 General Residence District with exceptions from the Zoning   Code as noted.
d) Land Development Code Variance Request to permit construction of a non-conforming private street.
e) Site Plan and Landscaping Plan approval for Phase I of a two phase, 36 unit townhouse project, and Preliminary Site and Landscaping Plan approval for Phase II of the project.

(9) BID AWARD:  Board to consider an ordinance awarding the contract for the South Cass Avenue Water Main Improvements project to A-Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc., as the lowest responsible bidder, with a low bid of $992,581.80.

(10) COMMONWEALTH EDISON LITIGATION:  Board to consider a Resolution approving the utility audit company Azavar to institute an accounting lawsuit for utility records on behalf of the Village against Commonwealth Edison.

(11) ANGEL HAVEN FOUNDATION:  Board to consider a motion approving a 4-day yard sale fundraiser by Angel Haven Foundation from July 26 through July 29, 2007, 9:00 a.m. through dusk, at 405 Lindley, Westmont.  

 

Direct download: 2007-07-16_Board_Meeting.mp3
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(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held June 14, 2007 and the Board Meeting held June 18, 2007.

            OLD BUSINESS

(2) TRAIN DEPOT CAMERAS: Board to consider an ordinance granting conceptual approval to developer to place cameras upon the Train Depot platform roof to alert coffee shop customers of their coming trains, subject to satisfaction of certain specified contingencies.
 
            NEW BUSINESS

(3) LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Board to consider a motion allowing live  entertainment until 10:00 p.m. at Block Parties and Yard Parties held on Friday and Saturday (Sunday until 8 PM only) and also on the 4th of July.

(4) APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE: Board to consider approving the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Appropriation Ordinance.

(5) BLOCK PARTY: Board to consider a motion approving the following street closing for a neighborhood Block Party:
a) 29 West End Avenue – block off West End Avenue between Naperville Road and Burlington Avenue, from 2:00 p.m. until Dusk, to hold a Block Party and have live entertainment from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Saturday, August 18, 2007.

(6) SOUND AMPLIFYING DEVICE LICENSE: Board to consider a motion granting a request to host live entertainment at 251 Robinson Lane, on Saturday, July 21, 2007, to provide music for a Graduation Party.

(7) 160 WEST OGDEN AVENUE: Board to consider an ordinance approving the following requests from Ogden Auto Group Chevrolet:
 a. Final Plat of Subdivision request to consolidate two (2) existing lots into
     one (1) lot.
 b. Plat of Vacation request for utility easement.

(8) ZONING MAP AMENDMENT: Board to consider an ordinance approving a Map Amendment to rezone subject properties along East Quincy Street and East Burlington Avenue to R-5 General Residence District.

Direct download: 2007-07-02_Board_meeting.mp3
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(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held June 14, 2007 and the Board Meeting held June 18, 2007.

OLD BUSINESS

(2) TRAIN DEPOT CAMERAS: Board to consider an ordinance granting conceptual approval to developer to place cameras upon the Train Depot platform roof to alert coffee shop customers of their coming trains, subject to satisfaction of certain specified contingencies.

NEW BUSINESS

(3) LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Board to consider a motion allowing live entertainment until 10:00 p.m. at Block Parties and Yard Parties held on Friday and Saturday (Sunday until 8 PM only) and also on the 4th of July.(4) APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE: Board to consider approving the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Appropriation Ordinance.(5) BLOCK PARTY: Board to consider a motion approving the following street closing for a neighborhood Block Party:

29 West End Avenue â?? block off West End Avenue between Naperville Road and Burlington Avenue, from 2:00 p.m. until Dusk, to hold a Block Party and have live entertainment from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Saturday, August 18, 2007.(6) SOUND AMPLIFYING DEVICE LICENSE: Board to consider a motion granting a request to host live entertainment at 251 Robinson Lane, on Saturday, July 21, 2007, to provide music for a Graduation Party.
(7) 160 WEST OGDEN AVENUE: Board to consider an ordinance approving the following requests from Ogden Auto Group Chevrolet:a. Final Plat of Subdivision request to consolidate two (2) existing lots into one (1) lot.b. Plat of Vacation request for utility easement.(8) ZONING MAP AMENDMENT: Board to consider an ordinance approving a Map Amendment to rezone subject properties along East Quincy Street and East Burlington Avenue to R-5 General Residence District.

Direct download: 2007-06-28_Committee_of_the_Whole.mp3
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 NEW BUSINESS

(2) SOUND AMPLIFYING DEVICE LICENSE: Board to consider a motion granting a request to host live entertainment at 837 Revere Court, on Saturday, July 7, 2007, to provide music for an installation dinner for the newly elected president of the Westmont Rotary Club.

(3) ARTISTS IN ACTION: Board to consider a motion to approve a request from the Westmont Area Friends of the Arts (WAFOTA) to use the commuter train station plaza for an “Artists in Action� event on Saturday, June 23, 2007, from Noon until 6:00 PM.

(4) 470-510 EAST OGDEN AVENUE: Board to consider an ordinance approving the Final Plat of Subdivision request to consolidate two (2) existing lots into one (1) lot and a Plat of Vacation request from McGrath Lexus for the subject property.
 
(5) TRAIN DEPOT REQUEST: Board to consider a motion to grant a request from Haraldsen’s Garage to conduct an advertising promotion at the train depot.

(6) SIGNAGE FEE: Board to consider a motion to grant a request from Four Seasons Sunrooms to waive the signage fee for a Father’s Day fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House.

(7) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT: Board to consider an ordinance approving the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Westmont and the County of DuPage in regards to the construction of public sidewalk along 63rd street as part of the Village’s 2006 CMAQ Sidewalk Project.

 (8) 6523 SOUTH RICHMOND AVENUE: Board to consider an ordinance approving the Annexation request to incorporate the subject lot into the Village of Westmont and the Map Amendment Request to rezone the subject lot from R-1 Single Family Detached Residence District to R-1(A) Single Family Detached Residence District.

(9) TEXT AMENDMENTS: Board to consider an ordinance approving the following amendments to the Westmont Land Development Code:
      a) Amend Article VII, Appendix B, Section 7.02 to define flag lots.
      b) Amend Article IV, Appendix B, Section 4.04(b) (1) to prohibit flag lots.

(10) TEXT AMENDMENT: Board to consider an ordinance approving a zoning code text amendment to Section 6.04(F) (1) (a) adding Note 10, regarding second story additions to homes with legal non-conforming front yard setbacks.

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(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held May 31, 2007 and the Board Meeting held June 4, 2007.


NEW BUSINESS

(2) SOUND AMPLIFYING DEVICE LICENSE: Board to consider a motion granting a request to host live entertainment at 837 Revere Court, on Saturday, July 7, 2007, to provide music for an installation dinner for the newly elected president of the Westmont Rotary Club.

(3) ARTISTS IN ACTION: Board to consider approval of a request from the Westmont Area Friends of the Arts (WAFOTA) to use the commuter train station plaza for an “Artists in Action� event on Saturday, June 23, 2007, from Noon until 6:00 PM.

(4) 470-510 EAST OGDEN AVENUE: Board to consider the following requests from McGrath Lexus:
 a. Final Plat of Subdivision request to consolidate two (2) existing lots into
     one (1) lot.
 b. Plat of Vacation request.
 
(5) TRAIN DEPOT REQUEST: Board to consider a request from Haraldsen’s Garage to conduct an advertising promotion at the train depot.

(6) SIGNAGE FEE: Board to consider a request from Four Seasons Sunrooms to waive the signage fee for a Father’s Day fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House.

(7) TRAIN DEPOT CAMERAS: Board to consider a request from developer to place cameras upon the Train Depot platform roof to alert coffee shop customers of their coming trains.

(8) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT: Board to consider a request for execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Westmont and the County of DuPage in regards to the construction of public sidewalk along 63rd street as part of the Village’s 2006 CMAQ Sidewalk Project.

 (9) 6523 SOUTH RICHMOND AVENUE: Board to consider approving the following requests:
a) Annexation request to incorporate the subject lot into the Village of Westmont.
b) Map Amendment Request to rezone the subject lot from R-1 Single Family Detached Residence District to R-1(A) Single Family Detached Residence District.

(10) TEXT AMENDMENTS: Board to consider the following amendments to the Westmont Land Development Code:
      a) Amend Article VII, Appendix B, Section 7.02 to define flag lots.
      b) Amend Article IV, Appendix B, Section 4.04(b) (1) to prohibit flag lots.

(11) TEXT AMENDMENT: Board to consider a request for a zoning code text amendment regarding second story additions to homes with legal non-conforming front yard setbacks.

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VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
June 4, 2007
Agenda

(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held May 17, 2007 and the Board Meeting held May 21, 2007.

NEW BUSINESS

(2) FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT: Board to consider a motion approving the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Comprehensive Financial Report (CAFR).

(3) 2007 ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION: Board to consider an ordinance approving a liquor license fee waiver for the Westmont Lions Club for the 2007 4TH of July celebration to be held at Ty Warner park.

(4) SOUND AMPLIFYING DEVICE LICENSE: Board to consider a motion granting a request to host live entertainment at 430 South Linden Avenue, on Saturday, June 9, 2007, to provide music for a graduation party.

(5) 2007 CRUISIN’ NIGHTS: Board to consider ordinances approving the following requests from the Westmont Special Events Corporation (WSEC) for the 2007 Cruisin’ Nights event:
a) Waiver of the entertainment license fee.
b) Parking restrictions as follows:
(1) Restrict parking on Cass Avenue from Burlington Avenue to Norfolk Street to accommodate Classic Car parking only from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm on each night of event.
(2) Restrict parking in the Burlington and Cass Avenues parking lot on to accommodate Classic Car parking only from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm on each night of the event.
c) Geographic description for Cruisin’ Nights (Cass Avenue between Norfolk Avenue and Burlington Avenue, and the Cass-Burlington parking lot.)

6) ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT: Board to consider an ordinance approving an agreement with Baxter & Woodman to provide the engineering design services for the West Burlington Avenue water main replacement.

7) ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT: Board to consider an ordinance approving an agreement with Baxter & Woodman to provide the engineering design services for the South Cass Avenue water main replacement.

(8) TEXT AMENDMENT: Board to consider an ordinance approving a request for a zoning code text amendment to allow summer kitchens in rear yard setbacks provided they do not exceed 144 square feet in area.

(9) 508 NORTH CASS AVENUE: Board to consider an ordinance approving the following:
a) Zoning Code Variance Request to permit the construction of a detached garage exceeding 576 square feet.
b) Zoning Code Variance Request to permit the construction of an additional accessory structure.
c) Zoning Code Variance Request to reduce the required side yard setback from 12.0’ to zero feet.
d) Site Plan approval and waiver of landscaping requirement.

(10) 135 SOUTH OAK STREET: Board to consider an ordinance approving the following requests regarding the property at 125 South Oak Street, Tee Subdivision:
a) Land Development Code Variance Request to reduce required lot depth.
b) Preliminary Plat of Subdivision Request to subdivide one (1) existing lot into three (3) lots.

(11) PREVAILING WAGE RATES ORDINANCE: Board to consider an ordinance regulating the wages of laborers, mechanics and other worker employed in any public works projects.

(12) VILLAGE REORGANIZATION: Board to consider ordinances making code changes to reflect the merging of the Building and Engineering Departments into the Economic Development Department and the merging of the Streets and Water Departments into the Public Works Department.

(13) DECLARATION OF VILLAGE PROPERTY AS SURPLUS: Board to consider an ordinance authorizing the declaration of one (1) ambulance as surplus Village property.

(14) PROCLAMATION: Board to consider a motion approving a Proclamation Declaring June 2007 as National Safety Month.

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
May 31, 2007
Agenda

(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held May 17, 2007 and the Board Meeting held May 21, 2007.

NEW BUSINESS

(2) FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT: Board to consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Comprehensive Financial Report (CAFR).

(3) 2007 ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION: Board to consider approving a liquor license fee waiver for the Westmont Lions Club for the 2007 4TH of July celebration to be held at Ty Warner park.

(4) SOUND AMPLIFYING DEVICE LICENSE: Board to consider a motion granting a request to host live entertainment at 430 South Linden Avenue, on Saturday, June 9, 2007, to provide music for a graduation party.

(5) 2007 CRUSING NIGHTS: Board to consider the following requests from the Westmont Special Events Committee (WSEC) for this event
a) Restrict parking on Cass Avenue from Burlington Avenue to Norfolk Street to accommodate Classic Car parking only from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm on each night of Cruising Nights.
b) Restrict parking in the Burlington and Cass Avenues parking lot on cruising nights to accommodate Classic Car parking only from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm on each night of Cruising Nights.

6) ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT: Board to consider an agreement with Baxter & Woodman to provide the engineering design services for the West Burlington Avenue water main replacement.

7) ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT: Board to consider an agreement with Baxter & Woodman to provide the engineering design services for the South Cass Avenue water main replacement.

(8) TEXT AMENDMENT: Board to consider a request for a zoning code text amendment to allow summer kitchens in rear yard setbacks provided they do not exceed 144 square feet in area.

(9) 508 NORTH CASS AVENUE: Board to consider approval of the following:
a) Zoning Code Variance Request to permit the construction of a detached garage exceeding 576 square feet.
b) Zoning Code Variance Request to permit the construction of an additional accessory structure.
c) Zoning Code Variance Request to reduce the required side yard setback from 12.0â?? to zero feet.
d) Site Plan approval and waiver of landscaping requirement.

(10) 135 SOUTH OAK STREET: Board to consider the following requests regarding the property at 125 South Oak Street, Tee Subdivision:
a) Preliminary Plat of Subdivision Request to subdivide one (1) existing lot into three (3) lots.
b) Land Development Code Variance Request to reduce required lot depth.

(11) PREVAILING WAGE RATES ORDINANCE: Board to consider an ordinance regulating the wages of laborers, mechanics and other worker employed in any public works projects.

(12) VILLAGE REORGANIZATION: Board to consider ordinances making code changes to reflect the merging of the Building and Engineering Departments into the Economic Development Department and the merging of the Streets and Water Departments into the Public Works Department.

(13) DECLARATION OF VILLAGE PROPERTY AS SURPLUS: Board to consider an ordinance authorizing the declaration of one (1) ambulance as surplus Village property.

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(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held May 3, 2007 and the Board Meeting held May 7, 2007, as corrected.

REPORTS:

Mayor
• Appoint John Cannon to the West Suburban Mass Transit District Board.
• Presentation of Service Plaque to outgoing Village Trustee Steve Fedeczko.
• Presentation of Service Plaque to members of the recently dissolved Promote Westmont Commission.

NEW BUSINESS

(2) BLOCK PARTIES: Board to consider a motion approving the following street closings for neighborhood block parties:
a) West Chicago Avenue. – block off Chicago Avenue between Grant Street and Washington Street, from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, August 18, 2007.
b) Oakwood Court: - block off Oakwood Court, a cul-de-sac, at Oakwood Drive from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, June 16, 2007.
c) Dallas Street: – block off Dallas Street between Wilmette and Oak Avenue, from noon until 10:30 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, July 21, 2007. (Rain date, Sunday, July 22, 2007)
d) Warwick Avenue: - block off Warwick Avenue between Norfolk and Chicago Avenue from 3:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, June 30, 2007.

(2a) SOUTH SCHOOL CELEBRATION STREET CLOSURE REQUEST: Board to consider a motion granting approval of the request to close off Grant Street from Dallas Street to Richmond Street on Monday, June 4, 2007 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

(3) 2007 RED, WHITE & BAR-B-Q: Board to consider a motion approving the following request from the Westmont Lions/Westmont Jaycees:
a) The closing of Burr Oak Street, between Plaza Drive and Chestnut Avenue, from 7:00 p.m., Friday May 25, 2007 to 11:00 p.m., Sunday, May 27, 2007.

(4) WESTMONT BEANIE BABY 5K RUN/WALK: Board to consider a motion approving the following request from Oak Brook Racquet & Fitness Club, together with Ty, Inc. and the McCrone Group:
a) Lane closures along the route of the race. Plaza Drive West to Cass Avenue; North along Cass Avenue to 35th Street; East along 35th Street to Oakwood Drive; South along Oakwood Drive to Blackhawk Drive; South along Blackhawk Drive to Chestnut Avenue; Chestnut Avenue West to Burr Oak Drive; Burr Oak Drive South to Plaza Drive; Plaza Drive east to Blackhawk Drive; and, Blackhawk Drive North to Finish Line; on Sunday, June 24, 2007, starting at 8:00 AM.

(5) PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE: Board to consider an ordinance making miscellaneous technical corrections to the 2003 International Property Maintenance Code.

(6) INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE: Board to consider an ordinance making corrections to the previously adopted 2003 International Residential Code.

(7) TURN RESTRICTIONS – OGDEN AVENUE: Board to consider an ordinance approving a No Left Turn restriction for west-bound Ogden Avenue at Roslyn Road.

(8) PROCLAMATION: Board to approve a proclamation honoring Westmont’s Public Works and declaring the week of May 21, 2007 as “National Public Works Week�.

(9) 32 EAST BURLINGTON AVENUE: Board to consider ordinances granting the following requests regarding the property located at 32 East Burlington Avenue, Westmont:
a) Zoning Code Variance request to permit the construction of an addition to an existing nonconforming structure which will encroach into the required side yard setback adjoining the street.
b) Zoning Code Variance request to permit the enlargement of a structure upon a lot considered non-conforming in regards to width.
c) Zoning Code Variance request to permit the enlargement of a structure upon a lot considered non-conforming in regards to area.
d) Site Plan approval and waiver of the landscape plan requirement.

(10) BOARD TO APPOINT FRED KIMBLE AS ACTING MANAGER: Board to consider an ordinance appointing Fred Kimble, Economic Development Director, as Acting Village Manager, and appointing Lisa Van Bogget, Finance Director, as Alternate Acting Village Manager, in the absence of the Village Manager for Fiscal Year 2007-08.

(11) FY 2007-08 VILLAGE BUDGET: Board to consider a motion to approve the FY 2007-08 Budget.

(12) ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE AT BOARD MEETINGS: Board to consider an ordinance authorizing the corporate authorities to attend Village Board meetings by electronic attendance.

(13) EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: Board to approve a motion to accept, approve and release executive session minutes for all of 2005, 2006, and through May 8, 2007, with exceptions as noted.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
This Board may adjourn to closed session to discuss matters so permitted and may act upon such matters upon returning to open session.

RECESS

RECONVENE

OATH OF OFFICE: Clerk Szymski to administer the oath of office to Village Trustees:
1. Mark Forzley
2. Robert Scott
3. Susann Senicka

New Board is seated

ROLL CALL

Comments by newly elected Trustees

(16) Adjourn

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(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held May 3, 2007 and the Board Meeting held May 7, 2007.

NEW BUSINESS

(2) BLOCK PARTIES: Board to consider approval of the following street closings for neighborhood block parties:
a) West Chicago Avenue. – block off Chicago Avenue between Grant Street and Washington Street, from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, August 18, 2007.
b) Oakwood Court: - block off Oakwood Court, a cul-de-sac, at Oakwood Drive from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, June 16, 2007.
c) Dallas Street: – block off Dallas Street between Wilmette and Oak Avenue, from noon until 10:30 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, July 21, 2007. (Rain date, Sunday, July 22, 2007)
d) Warwick Avenue: - block off Warwick Avenue between Norfolk and Chicago Avenue from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, June 30, 2007.

(3) 2007 RED, WHITE & BAR-B-Q: Board to consider approval of the following request from the Westmont Lions/Westmont Jaycees:
a) The closing of Burr Oak Street, between Plaza Drive and Chestnut Avenue, from 7:00 p.m., Friday May 25, 2007 to 11:00 p.m., Sunday, May 27, 2007.

(4) WESTMONT BEANIE BABY 5K RUN/WALK: Board to consider approval of the following request from Oak Brook Racquet & Fitness Club, together with Ty, Inc. and the McCrone Group:
a)Lane closures along the route of the race. Plaza Drive West to Cass Avenue; North along Cass Avenue to 35th Street; East along 35th Street to Oakwood Drive; South along Oakwood Drive to Blackhawk Drive; South along Blackhawk Drive to Chestnut Avenue; Chestnut Avenue West to Burr Oak Drive; Burr Oak Drive South to Plaza Drive; Plaza Drive east to Blackhawk Drive; and, Blackhawk Drive North to Finish Line; on Sunday, June 24, 2007, starting at 8:00 AM.

(5) PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE: Board to consider miscellaneous technical corrections to the 2003 International Property Maintenance Code.

(6) INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE: Board to consider corrections to the previously adopted 2003 International Residential Code.

(7) TURN RESTRICTIONS – OGDEN AVENUE: Board to consider request from Public Works for direction on turn restrictions for west-bound Ogden Avenue at Roslyn Road.

(8) PROCLAMATION: Board to consider a proclamation honoring Westmont’s Public Works and declaring the week of May 21, 2007 as “National Public Works Week�.

(9) 32 EAST BURLINGTON AVENUE: Board to consider approving the following requests regarding the properties located at 32 East Burlington Avenue, Westmont:
a) Zoning Code Variance request to permit the construction of an addition to an existing nonconforming structure which will encroach into the required side yard setback adjoining the street.
b) Zoning Code Variance request to permit the enlargement of a structure upon a lot considered non-conforming in regards to width.
c) Zoning Code Variance request to permit the enlargement of a structure upon a lot considered non-conforming in regards to area.
d) Site Plan approval and waiver of the landscape plan requirement.

(10) BOARD TO APPOINT FRED KIMBLE AS ACTING MANAGER: Board will consider appointing Fred Kimble, Economic Development Director, as Acting Village Manager, in the absence of the Village Manager for Fiscal Year 2007-08.

(11) FY 2007-08 VILLAGE BUDGET: Board to review and consider the draft FY 2007-08 Budget.

(12) ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE AT BOARD MEETINGS: Board to consider an ordinance authorizing the corporate authorities to attend Village Board meetings by electronic attendance.
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Agenda


(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held April 12, 2007 and the Board Meeting held April 16, 2007.
 
Mayor
â?¢ To appoint Rich Jones to the Environmental Improvement Commission.
â?¢ To appoint Vince Musial to the Board of Fire & Police Commission.
Clerk
Attorney
Manager


UNFINISHED BUSINESS

(2) ADMINISTRATION OF FEES COLLECTED IN-LIEU-OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: Board to approve an ordinance creating a text amendment to the Land Development Code to allow waivers of certain public improvements and requiring cash contributions in lieu of certain public improvements.
NEW BUSINESS

(3) VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS â??POPPY DAYâ??: Board to consider a motion to approve a request from the Westmont Memorial VFW post # 9267 & Ladies Auxiliary, seeking permission to distribute Buddy Poppies on Thursday, May 24, 2007 at various locations throughout the Village.

(4) BLOCK PARTY: Board to consider approval of the following street closings for neighborhood Block Party:
a) 225 S. Wilmette Street â?? block off Wilmette between Dallas and Des Moines, from 2:00 p.m. until Dusk, to hold a Block Party on Saturday, August 4, 2007.
b) 505 S. Oak Avenue block off Oak Avenue between 56th Street and 57th Street, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., to hold a Block Party on Saturday, May 19, 2007.

(5) CONTRACT FOR TOWING SERVICE: Board to consider an ordinance approving a contract for towing service with Family Towing and Automotive Repair, Inc., for relocation towing services on behalf of the Police Department.

(6) ONE WEST QUINCY: Board to consider an ordinance declaring One West Quincy Street, the property commonly known as Mary Egan Plaza, as surplus property and approving a real estate sales contract for the sale of said property.

(7) SOUND AMPLIFYING DEVICE LICENSE: Board to consider a motion granting a request to host live entertainment at 132 North Park Street, on Saturday, May 26, 2007, to provide music for a Memorial Day Party.

(8) ASSIGNMENT AND EXTENSION OF SHORT-TERM LEASE: Board to consider an ordinance authorizing a short-term lease assignment and extension with Bales Lumber Company and Westmont Building Products Company, commencing in May, 2007 to accommodate a parking demand due to temporary census workers headquartered in Westmont Centre.

(9) SUBURBAN TREE CONSORTIUM: Board to consider a resolution continuing Westmontâ??s Membership in the Suburban Tree Consortium for five (5) additional years.

(10) 1036 AND 1040 OAKWOOD DRIVE: Board to consider approval of ordinances granting the following requests regarding the properties located at 1036 and 1040 Oakwood Drive, Westmont:
A. Zoning Code Variance Request to reduce the front yard setback from 35â?? to approximately 25â?? feet for the purpose of constructing a new single family home.
B. Preliminary Plat of Subdivision request to consolidate two (2) lots into one (1).

(11) 213 AND 215 WEST QUINCY STREET: Board to consider approval of an ordinance granting the following request regarding the property located at 213 and 215 Quincy Street, Westmont:
A. Site and landscaping plan approval to construct one duplex structure per lot in the R-5 General Residence District.

(12) 250 SOUTH RICHMOND AVENUE: Board to consider approval of an ordinance granting the following requests regarding the property located at 250 South Richmond Avenue, Westmont:
A. Zoning Code Variance Request to permit the construction of a porch addition to an existing nonconforming structure which will encroach into the required front yard setback.

(13) 2007 TASTE OF WESTMONT: Board to consider approval of an ordinance granting the following requests from the Westmont Special Events Committee (WSEC) for the 2007 Taste of Westmont:
A. Carnival fee waiver to ease financial burden of operating this event.
B. Street closures to ensure safety of attendees.
C. Approval of geographic description and related issues.

(14)INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT: Board to consider approval of an ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Community Unit School District 201 regarding equipment and services for the recording and broadcasting of District Board meetings and District programs.

(15)350 RICHMOND STREET: Board to consider approval of an ordinance declaring 350 Richmond Street as surplus property and approving a real estate sales contract for the sale of said property.

(16)255 W. 55th STREET: Board to consider approval of an ordinance declaring 255 W. 55th Street as surplus property and approving a real estate sales contract for the sale of said property.

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(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held April 12, 2007 and the Board Meeting held April 16, 2007.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

(2) ADMINISTRATION OF FEES COLLECTED IN-LIEU-OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: Board to consider a request from Public Works authorizing certain staff to determine practicality of cash in-lieu-of contributions without bringing each and every case before the Village Board.

NEW BUSINESS

(3) VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS â??POPPY DAYâ??: Board to consider a motion to approve a request from the Westmont Memorial VFW post # 9267 & Ladies Auxiliary, seeking permission to distribute Buddy Poppies on Thursday, May 24, 2007 at various locations throughout the Village.

(4) BLOCK PARTY: Board to consider approval of the following street closings for neighborhood Block Party:
a) 225 S. Wilmette St. â?? block off Wilmette between Dallas and Des Moines, from 2:00 p.m. until Dusk, to hold a Block Party on Saturday, August 4, 2007.

(5) CONTRACT FOR TOWING SERVICE: Board to consider an ordinance approving a contract for towing service with Family Towing and Automotive Repair, Inc., for relocation towing services on behalf of the Police Department.

(6) ONE WEST QUINCY: Board to consider sale of One West Quincy, the property commonly known as Mary Egan Plaza, for purposes of redevelopment.

(7) SOUND AMPLIFYING DEVICE LICENSE: Board to consider a motion granting a request to host live entertainment at 132 North Park Street, on Saturday, May 26, 2007, to provide music for a Memorial Day Party.

(8) ASSIGNMENT OF SHORT-TERM LEASE: Board to consider an ordinance authorizing a short-term lease with Bales Lumber Company and Westmont Building Products Company, commencing in May, 2007 to accommodate a parking demand due to temporary census workers headquartered in Westmont Centre.

(9) SUBURBAN TREE CONSORTIUM: Board to consider a resolution continuing Westmontâ??s Membership in the Suburban Tree Consortium for five (5) additional years.

(10) 1036 AND 1040 OAKWOOD DRIVE: Board to consider approving the following requests regarding the properties located at 1036 and 1040 Oakwood Drive, Westmont:
A. Zoning Code Variance Request to reduce the front yard setback from 35â?? to approximately 26â?? feet for the purpose of constructing a new single family home.
B. Preliminary Plat of Subdivision request to consolidate two (2) lots into one (1).

(11) 213 AND 215 WEST QUINCY STREET: Board to consider approving the following request regarding the property located at 213 and 215 Quincy Street, Westmont:
A. Site and landscaping plan approval to construct one duplex structure per lot in the R-5 General Residence District.

(12) 250 SOUTH RICHMOND AVENUE: Board to consider approving the following requests regarding the property located at 250 South Richmond Avenue, Westmont:
A. Zoning Code Variance Request to permit the construction of a porch addition to an existing nonconforming structure which will encroach into the required front yard setback.

(13) 2007 TASTE OF WESTMONT: Board to consider approval of the following requests from the Westmont Special Events Committee (WSEC) for the 2007 Taste of Westmont:
A. Carnival fee waiver to ease financial burden of operating this event.
B. Street closures to ensure safety of attendees. (See Exhibit â??Aâ??)
C. Approval of geographic description and related issues. (See Exhibit â??Bâ??)
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VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
April 16, 2007
Agenda

(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held March 29, 2007 and the Board Meeting held April 2, 2007.

Mayor
â?¢ Proclamation of April 8 through April14, 2007 as â??National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week in Westmontâ??.

NEW BUSINESS

(2) PROCLAMATION: Board to approve a proclamation honoring Westmontâ??s Village Clerk and declaring the week of April 29 through May 5, 2007 as â??Village Clerks Weekâ??.

(3) ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT â?? WILLIAMS STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Board to consider an ordinance approving a proposal for Phase II Preliminary Engineering Services for the resurfacing and reconstruction of Williams Street from 59th Street to 63rd Street.

(4) 216 61ST STREET: Board to consider an ordinance approving the following request from residents David and Danielle Schoenike regarding the property located at 216 61st Street, Downers Grove, IL:
a. A front yard setback variance request for the purpose of constructing a second story and porch addition

(5) WESTMONT MRI, 6311 SOUTH CASS AVENUE: Board to consider an ordinance to waive the solid masonry requirement for the purposes of an interior renovation.

(6) SAHLIâ??S SUBDIVISION, (F/K/A/ 22 E 56TH PLACE): Board to consider an ordinance approving a request from Michael Salhi to allow commencement of construction on Lot 1 prior to installation of hard surface roadway improvements.

(7) 333 SOUTH CASS AVENUE: Board to consider ordinances approving the following requests from Paul A. Paul Jr. and Charles T. Page regarding the property located at 333 South Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL:

a. Zoning Code Variance Request for relief from the maximum allowable density.

b. Zoning Code Variance Request to permit the construction of a detached garage exceeding 576 square feet.

c. Site and landscaping plan approval to construct one duplex structure in the R-4 General Residence District.

An ordinance governing alley improvements and sign requirements as a condition of Variance and Site Plan approval.

(8) WESTMONT CENTRE LEASES: Board to consider an ordinance approving leases with the following proposed Westmont Centre tenants: Westmont Special Events Corporation NFP, Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau, State Senator Kirk W. Dillard, and State Representative Patricia â??Pattiâ?? Bellock.

(9) ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT â?? PEDESTRIAN CROSSING: Board to consider an ordinance approving a request from Public Works for approval of a proposal for Design Engineering Services for the construction of an In-Pavement Lighted Mid-Block Pedestrian Crosswalk on Cass Avenue between Burlington Avenue and Irving Street.

(10) ADMINISTRATION OF FEES COLLECTED IN-LIEU-OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: Board to a motion directing Public Works to draft procedures for allowing waivers of certain public improvements and requiring cash contributions in lieu of certain public improvements.

(11) LIQUOR LICENSE: Board to consider an ordinance decreasing the number of available Class 4 liquor licenses by 1, and then increasing the number of Class 4 liquor licenses by 1 so that a license is available for Amorn L.L.C., the new owner of Mai Thai Restaurant, 697 to 699 N. Cass Avenue.

(12) DISASTER RELIEF CENTERS: Board to consider an ordinance approving Statements to Agreement with the Westmont Park District, Maerker School District #60, and Westmont School District #201 to designate certain facilities as Disaster Relief Centers.

(13) AUTOMATIC MUTUAL AID: Board to consider an ordinance approving an Automatic Mutual Aid Agreement with the Village of Oak Brook and the Oak Brook Fire Department.
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(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held March 29, 2007 and the Board Meeting held April 2, 2007.


NEW BUSINESS

(2) PROCLAMATION: Board to consider approval of a proclamation honoring Westmontâ??s Village Clerk and declaring the week of April 29 through May 5, 2007 as â??Village Clerks Week.â??

(3) ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT â?? WILLIAMS STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Board to consider approving a proposal for Phase II Preliminary Engineering Services for the resurfacing and reconstruction of Williams Street from 59th Street to 63rd Street.

(4) 216 61ST STREET: Board to consider approving the following request from residents David and Danielle Schoenike regarding the property located at 216 61st Street, Downers Grove, IL:
a. Board to consider an ordinance approving a front yard setback variance request for the purpose of constructing a second story and porch addition

(5) WESTMONT MRI, 6311 SOUTH CASS AVENUE: Board to consider an ordinance to waive the solid masonry requirement for the purposes of an interior renovation.

(6) SAHLIâ??S SUBDIVISION, (F/K/A/ 22 E 56TH PLACE): Board to consider a request from Michael Salhi pertaining to construction on Lot 1.

(7) 333 SOUTH CASS AVENUE: Board to consider approving the following requests from Paul A. Paul Jr. and Charles T. Page regarding the property located at 333 South Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL:
a. Zoning Code Variance Request for relief from the maximum allowable density.

b. Zoning Code Variance Request to permit the construction of a detached garage exceeding 576 square feet.

c. Site and landscaping plan approval to construct one duplex structure in the R-4 General Residence District.

d. An agreement making approval contingent upon the developer extending the alley to Linden Avenue and 55th Street consistent with Village specifications with the exception of asphalt requirement. Developer to improve alley with gravel to connect with existing alley and refresh existing gravel alley where necessary in order to match condition of new materials. Alley at 55th Street to be signed right turn in/out only. Recommend waiving the asphalt requirement adjacent to subject lot.

(8) WESTMONT CENTRE LEASES: Board to consider leases with several different Westmont Centre tenants.

(9) ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT â?? PEDESTRIAN CROSSING: Board to consider a request from Public Works for approval of a proposal for Design Engineering Services for the construction of an In-Pavement Lighted Mid-Block Pedestrian Crosswalk on Cass Avenue between Burlington Avenue and Irving Street.

(10) ADMINISTRATION OF FEES COLLECTED IN-LIEU-OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: Board to consider a request from Public Works authorizing certain staff to determine practicality of cash in-lieu-of contributions without bringing each and every case before the Village Board.
Direct download: 2007-04-12_Committee_of_the_Whole.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 10:41 PM

(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held March 15, 2007 and the Board Meeting held March 19, 2007.

NEW BUSINESS

(2) SURPLUS PROPERTY: Board to consider an ordinance authorizing the declaration of seven (7) emergency lighting systems as surplus Village property.

(3) NATIONAL CITY BANK: Board to consider a request from National City Bank and One Smooth Stone for permission to host a â??meet and greetâ?? event on April 25, 2007 and May 10, 2007 between the hours of 6:00 am and 9:30 am at the train station.

(4) PLUMBING SERVICES CONTRACT: Board to consider an ordinance approving a personal services contract for plumbing inspection services for the Village of Westmont.

(5) 2004 STATE OF ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODE: Board to consider an ordinance adopting the 2004 State of Illinois Plumbing Code with local amendments as part of Chapter 18, Article IV, of the Westmont Code of Ordinances.

(6) POLICE PENSION BOARD APPOINTMENT: Board to consider a motion to approve the appointment of Craig Grember as a Civilian Representative to the Westmont Police Pension Fund for a 2-year term commencing April 17, 2007.

(7) WSEC LIQUOR LICENSE FEE: Board to consider a waiver of the liquor license fee for the Westmont Special Events Corporation, NFP for the 2007 Taste of Westmont.
Direct download: 2007-04-02_Village_Board_Meeting.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 8:41 PM

(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held March 15, 2007 and the Board Meeting held March 19, 2007.

NEW BUSINESS

(2) SURPLUS PROPERTY: Board to consider an ordinance authorizing the declaration of seven (7) emergency lighting systems as surplus Village property.

(3) NATIONAL CITY BANK: Board to consider a request from National City Bank and One Smooth Stone for permission to host a â??meet and greetâ?? event on April 25, 2007 and May 10, 2007 between the hours of 6:00 am and 9:30 am at the train station.

(4) PLUMBING SERVICES CONTRACT: Board to consider an ordinance approving a personal services contract for plumbing inspection services for the Village of Westmont.

(5) 2004 STATE OF ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODE: Board to consider adopting the 2004 State of Illinois Plumbing Code with local amendments as part of Chapter 18, Article IV, of the Westmont Code of Ordinances.

(6) POLICE PENSION BOARD APPOINTMENT: Board to consider a motion to approve the appointment of Craig Grember as a Civilian Representative to the Westmont Police Pension Fund for a 2-year term commencing April 17, 2007.

(7) DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES: Board to discuss the collection and allocation of impact fees as well as the philosophy behind the distribution to other taxing bodies.
Direct download: 2007-03-29_Committee_of_the_Whole.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 2:36 AM

(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held March 1, 2007 and the Board Meeting held March 5, 2007 as corrected.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

(2) SOUND AMPLIFYING DEVICE AND ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE:
Board to consider a motion granting a sound amplifying device license (Section 38-52) and an entertainment license (Sections 22-1036 and 22-1037) for a live etertainment â??acoustic jamâ?? on specified Thursday nights (weather permitting) from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on the public sidewalk/driveway in front of 141 S. Cass Avenue.

NEW BUSINESS

(3) 27 NORTH GRANT STREET: Board to approve ordinances for the following requests from resident Laverne Giacalone regarding the property located at 27 North Grant Street, Westmont:
A. Zoning Code Variance Request to permit the construction of an addition to an existing nonconforming structure which will encroach into the required front yard setback in the R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District. The proposed front yard setback is approximately 18.78â??. Code requires a front yard setback of 35â??.
B. Zoning Code Variance Request to permit the construction of an addition with lot coverage greater than the 40% maximum allowed in the R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District. Code requires that lot coverage is not to exceed 3,598.96 square feet and 3,892.03 square feet is proposed.

(4) 160 WEST OGDEN AVENUE: Board to approve ordinances for the following requests from Marc Iozzo of the Ogden Auto Group Chevrolet regarding the property located at 160 Ogden Avenue, Westmont:
A. Zoning Code Variance Request to reduce the required front yard setback from 30â?? to approximately 9â?? in order to construct display pads for vehicles.
B. Zoning Code Variance Request to reduce the required rear yard setback. Code requires approximately 67.04â?? and approximately 26.04â?? is proposed.
C. Plat of Subdivision request to consolidate two (2) existing lots into one (1).
D. Site and Landscaping Plan approval for the purpose of constructing a new Ogden Chevrolet Showroom of approximately 17,000 square feet.

(5) 635 EAST 65TH STREET: Board to approve ordinances for the following requests from Daniel Weiss of the Westmont Convalescent Center regarding the property located at 635 East 65th Street, Westmont:
A. Special Use permit request for off street accessory parking on an adjacent R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District lot.
B. Site and landscaping plan approval to construct a parking lot in the R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District.

(6) 269 WEST 57TH STREET: Board to approve ordinances for the following requests from residents Glenn E. & Martha Kosek regarding the property located at 269 West 57th Street, Westmont:
A. Zoning Code Variance Request to permit the construction of a second story addition to an existing nonconforming structure which will encroach into the required front yard setback in the R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District. The proposed front yard setback is approximately 22.88â??. Code requires a front yard setback of 35â??.

(7) RESOLUTION FOR CONSTRUCTION ON STATE HIGHWAYS FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2007 AND 2008: Board to consider a resolution from the Illinois Department of Transportation dated January 24, 2007.

(8) BETHEL LUTHERN CHURCH BIBLE SCHOOL: Board to consider approving a request from Susan Sarkauskas, Vacation Bible School co-director, for permission to block off Grant St. between Irving Street and Burlington Avenue, to through traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from June 18 - 22, 2007.
Direct download: 2007-03-19_Village_Board_Meeting.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 9:03 PM

(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held March 1, 2007 and the Board Meeting held March 5, 2007.


UNFINISHED BUSINESS

(2) SOUND AMPLIFYING DEVICE LICENSE: Board to consider a motion granting a request to host live entertainment, â??an acoustic jamâ??, every Thursday night (weather permitting) in front of 141 S. Cass Avenue.
NEW BUSINESS

(3) 27 NORTH GRANT STREET: Board to consider approving the following requests from resident Laverne Giacalone regarding the property located at 27 North Grant Street, Westmont:
A. Zoning Code Variance Request to permit the construction of an addition to an existing nonconforming structure which will encroach into the required front yard setback in the R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District. The proposed front yard setback is approximately 18.78â??. Code requires a front yard setback of 35â??.
B. Zoning Code Variance Request to permit the construction of an addition with lot coverage greater than the 40% maximum allowed in the R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District. Code requires that lot coverage is not to exceed 3,598.96 square feet and 3,892.03 square feet is proposed.

(4) 160 WEST OGDEN AVENUE: Board to consider approving the following requests from Marc Iozzo of the Ogden Auto Group Chevrolet regarding the property located at 160 Ogden Avenue, Westmont:
A. Zoning Code Variance Request to reduce the required front yard setback from 30â?? to approximately 9â?? in order to construct display pads for vehicles.
B. Zoning Code Variance Request to reduce the required rear yard setback. Code requires approximately 67.04â?? and approximately 26.04â?? is proposed.
C. Plat of Subdivision request to consolidate two (2) existing lots into one (1).
D. Site and Landscaping Plan approval for the purpose of constructing a new Ogden Chevrolet Showroom of approximately 17,000 square feet.

(5) 635 EAST 65TH STREET: Board to consider approving the following requests from Daniel Weiss of the Westmont Convalescent Center regarding the property located at 635 East 65th Street, Westmont:
A. Special Use permit request for off street accessory parking on an adjacent R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District lot.
B. Site and landscaping plan approval to construct a parking lot in the R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District.

(6) 269 WEST 57TH STREET: Board to consider approving the following requests from residents Glenn E. & Martha Kosek regarding the property located at 269 West 57th Street, Westmont:
A. Zoning Code Variance Request to permit the construction of a second story addition to an existing nonconforming structure which will encroach into the required front yard setback in the R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District. The proposed front yard setback is approximately 22.88â??. Code requires a front yard setback of 35â??.

(7) RESOLUTION FOR CONSTRUCTION ON STATE HIGHWAYS FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2007 AND 2008: Board to consider a resolution from the Illinois Department of Transportation dated January 24, 2007.

(8) BETHEL LUTHERN CHURCH BIBLE SCHOOL: Board to consider a request from Susan Sarkauskas, Vacation Bible School co-director, for permission to block off Grant St. between Irving Street and Burlington Avenue, to through traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from June 18 - 22, 2007.
Direct download: 2007-03-15_Committee_of_the_Whole.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 10:26 PM

(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held February 15, 2007 and the Board Meeting held February 20, 2007, and Special Meetings held January 24, 2007 and January 31, 2007.

NEW BUSINESS

(2) SOUND AMPLIFYING DEVICE LICENSE REQUEST: Board to consider a motion granting a request to host live entertainment, â??an acoustic jamâ??, every Thursday night (weather permitting) in front of 141 S. Cass Avenue.

(3) 2007 ZONING MAP: Board to consider an ordinance approving the revised official map of the Village of Westmont.

(4) DUPAGE MAYORS & MANAGERâ??S CONFERENCE LEGISLATIVE ACTION PROGRAM: Board to consider a resolution endorsing the DuPage Mayors & Managerâ??s Conference 2007 Legislative Action Program.

(5) EMERGENCY OPERATING PLAN: Board to consider an ordinance to authorize the Villageâ??s Emergency Operating Plan.

(6) SALVATION ARMY: Board to consider a request from the Salvation Army to conduct its annual Donut Tag Days on June 1 and 2, 2007 and to place Christmas Kettles at some area stores, with the managerâ??s permission, within Westmont from Friday, November 16 through Sunday, December 24, 2007.

(7) JAYCEEâ??S EASTER BUNNY BREAKFAST: Board to consider an ordinance granting permission to the Westmont Jaycees to place a temporary trailer sign at the Police Station, 500 North Cass Avenue, from March 23, 2007 to April 3, 2007 and consider a temporary sign fee waiver.

(8) MOSQUITO SPRAYING: Board to consider an ordinance to approve the 2007 Mosquito Management Contract from Clarke Mosquito Management, Inc.
Direct download: 2007-03-05_Village_Board_Meeting.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 8:37 PM

(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held February 15, 2007 and the Board Meeting held February 20, 2007, and Special Meetings held January 24, 2007 and January 31, 2007.

NEW BUSINESS

(2) SOUND AMPLIFYING DEVICE LICENSE REQUEST: Board to consider a motion granting a request to host live entertainment, â??an acoustic jamâ??, every Thursday night (weather permitting) in front of 141 S. Cass Avenue.

(3) 2007 ZONING MAP: Board to consider an ordinance approving the revised official map of the Village of Westmont.

(4) DUPAGE MAYORS & MANAGERâ??S CONFERENCE LEGISLATIVE ACTION PROGRAM: Board to consider a resolution endorsing the DuPage Mayors & Managerâ??s Conference 2007 Legislative Action Program.

(5) EMERGENCY OPERATING PLAN: Board to consider an ordinance to authorize the Villageâ??s Emergency Operating Plan.

(6) SALVATION ARMY: Board to consider a request from the Salvation Army to conduct its annual Donut Tag Days on June 1 and 2, 2007 and to place Christmas Kettles at some area stores, with the managerâ??s permission, within Westmont from Friday, November 16 through Sunday, December 24, 2007.
Direct download: 2007-03-01_Committee_of_the_Whole.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 9:01 PM

(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held February 1, 2007 and the Board Meeting held February 5, 2007.

(2) STATE SANCTIONED BARBEQUE COMPETITION GRANT REQUEST:
Board to consider a motion approving a Promote Westmont Commission recommendation to fund the State Sanctioned Barbeque Competition in the amount of $8,000.

(3) 2007 COMMUNITY CONCERT IN THE PARK GRANT REQUEST:
Board to consider a motion approving a Promote Westmont Commission recommendation to fund the 2007 Community Concert in the Park in the amount of $9,800.

(4) 2007 CRUISINâ??NIGHTS GRANT REQUEST:
Board to consider a motion approving a Promote Westmont Commission recommendation to fund the 2007 Crusinâ?? Nights in the amount of $6,960.00.

(5) 2007 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE GRANT REQUEST:
Board to consider a motion approving a Promote Westmont Commission recommendation to fund the 2005 Memorial Day Parade in the amount of $3,000.

(6) IT/COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION VENDOR CONTRACTS:
Board to consider an ordinance approving service contracts for Tier 1 and Tier 6 support.

(7) RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE FOR 2007 MAINTENANCE PROGRAM: Board to consider a resolution approving a request to appropriate the sum of $750,000.00 for the 2007 Maintenance Program, MFT Section 07-00000-01-GM, from the municipalityâ??s allotment of Motor Fuel Tax Funds.
Direct download: 2007-02-20_Village_Board_Meeting.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 10:40 PM

(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held February 1, 2007 and the Board Meeting held February 5, 2007.

(2) STATE SANCTIONED BARBEQUE COMPETITION GRANT REQUEST: Board to consider approval of a Promote Westmont Commission recommendation to fund the State Sanctioned Barbeque Competition in the amount of $15,000.

(3) 2007 COMMUNITY CONCERT IN THE PARK GRANT REQUEST:
Board to consider approval of a Promote Westmont Commission recommendation to fund the 2007 Community Concert in the Park in the amount of $9,800.

(4) 2007 CRUISINâ??NIGHTS GRANT REQUEST: Board to consider approval of a Promote Westmont Commission recommendation to fund the 2007 Crusinâ?? Nights in the amount of $6,960.00.

(5) 2007 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE GRANT REQUEST: Board to consider approval of a Promote Westmont Commission recommendation to fund the 2005 Memorial Day Parade in the amount of $3,000.

(6) IT/COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION VENDOR CONTRACTS: Board to consider an ordinance approving service contracts for Tier 1 and Tier 6 support.

(7) RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE FOR 2007 MAINTENANCE PROGRAM: Board to consider a resolution approving a request to appropriate the sum of $750,000.00 for the 2007 Maintenance Program, MFT Section 07-00000-01-GM, from the municipalityâ??s allotment of Motor Fuel Tax Funds.
Direct download: 2007-02-15_Committee_of_the_Whole.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 9:54 PM

(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held January 11, 2007 and the Board Meeting held January 15, 2007.


UNFINISHED BUSINESS

(2) CREATION OF THE C-1 COMMERCIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND REZONING OF THE SOUTH WESTMONT BUSINESS DISTRICT:
Board to consider ordinances approving of the following requests:
A) Amend Westmont Zoning Code, Appendix A, articles V and VII to create a new C-1 Commercial Business District zoning classification.
B) Map Amendment request to rezone all properties in the South Westmont Business District to C-1 Commercial Business District.
NEW BUSINESS

(3) SALT CREEK MODEL A CLUB MEET: Board to approve a motion granting a request from the Salt Creek Model A Club to close Burr Oak Avenue from Chestnut Street to Plaza Drive on Sunday, September 16, 2007, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.

(4) DUPAGE SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL: Board to consider a motion granting approval of an annual funding request from the DuPage Senior Citizens Council in the amount of $16,296.

(5) 35 NORTH CASS AVENUE: Board to consider approving an ordinance granting a Central Business District Development Plan for the reopening of the business known as Sight N Sound at 35 North Cass Avenue.

(6) KURTZ PARAMEDIC SERVICE CONTRACT: Board to consider an ordinance approving a new contract with Kurtz Paramedic Service.

(7) 160 WEST OGDEN AVENUE: Board to consider an ordinance to waive the full masonry commercial requirement at 160 West Ogden Avenue.

(8) 333 SOUTH WILLIAMS STREET: Board to consider an ordinance granting a Zoning Code Variance Request to permit the construction of a front porch addition to an existing nonconforming structure which will encroach into the required front yard setback in the R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District.

(9) 6621 SOUTH CASS AVENUE:
Board to consider ordinances approving the following requests:
A) Eighteen (18) month extension of a Zoning Code Variance Request to exceed the maximum allowable density.
B) Request to allow payment of permit fees applicable at the time of Village Board approval in 2005.

(10) 3 WEST OGDEN AVENUE: Board to consider an ordinance approving a temporary use permit to store a refrigerated trailer between February 8, 2007 and February 15, 2007 at 3 West Ogden Avenue and for similar time periods over the next two (2) years, subject to completion of an appropriate permit application.

(11) ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT: Board to consider an ordinance approving a proposal from Burns & McDonnell for Phase II Preliminary Engineering Services for the resurfacing and reconstruction and widening of 59th Street from Fairview Avenue to Williams Street.

(12) VILLAGE CREDIT CARD PROCEDURES: Board to consider a motion approving the recommendation from the Finance Department to obtain a corporate credit card for approved special use purposes.

(13) REVISED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE DUPAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Board to consider an ordinance granting approval of a revised Intergovernmental Agreement for continued participation in the DuPage Community Development Commission.

(14) RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RECENT ACTIONS BY THE DUPAGE WATER COMMISSION: Board to consider an ordinance approving a resolution supporting recent actions by the DuPage Water Commission.

(15) SPECIAL CENSUS PARTIAL/FULL REVIEW: Board to consider an ordinance authorizing a partial special census rather than the previously-approved full special census.
(16) INDIAN GARDEN RESTAURANT: Board to consider an ordinance decreasing the number of available Class 1 liquor licenses by one (1) due to a change of ownership of Indian Garden Restaurant, 6020 South Cass Avenue, and then increasing the number of available Class 1liquor licenses by one (1) so that a new license is available to the new owners.

(17) 29 NORTH AVENUE:
Board to consider the following requests for 29 North Cass Avenue, Lower Level:
A) A motion to reconsider the previous denial of a special use permit for a proposed commercial/trade school (massage, aesthetics and nail technology).
B) An ordinance granting a special use permit for a commercial/trade school (massage, aesthetics and nail technology) for the subject property.
C) An ordinance granting a variance to reduce the number of required off-street parking spaces from five (5) to zero (0).
D) An ordinance granting a Central Business District development permit for the proposed commercial/trade school.

(18) SURPLUS PROPERTY: Board to declare 8.0 acres of vacant property east of 200 West 63rd Street as surplus property, and authorizing a contract for the sale of said property.
Direct download: 2007-02-05_Village_Board_Meeting.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 8:49 PM

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

(2) CREATION OF THE C-1 COMMERCIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND REZONING OF THE SOUTH WESTMONT BUSINESS DISTRICT:
Board to consider approval of the following requests:
A) Amend Westmont Zoning Code, Appendix A, articles V and VII to create a new C-1 Commercial Business District zoning classification.
B) Map Amendment request to rezone all properties in the South Westmont Business District to C-1 Commercial Business District.

NEW BUSINESS

(3) SALT CREEK MODEL A CLUB MEET: Board to consider a motion granting a request from the Salt Creek Model A Club to close Burr Oak Avenue from Chestnut Street to Plaza Drive on Sunday, September 16, 2007, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.

(4) DUPAGE SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL: Board to consider approval of an annual funding request from the DuPage Senior Citizens Council in the amount of $12,296.

(5) 35 NORTH CASS AVENUE: Board to consider approval of an ordinance granting a Central Business District Development Plan for the reopening of the business known as Sight N Sound at 35 North Cass Avenue.

(6) KURTZ PARAMEDIC SERVICE CONTRACT: Board to consider an ordinance approving a new contract with Kurtz Paramedic Service.

(7) 160 WEST OGDEN AVENUE: Board to consider an ordinance to waive the full masonry commercial requirement at 160 West Ogden Avenue.

(8) 333 SOUTH WILLIAMS STREET: Board to consider approval of an ordinance granting a Zoning Code Variance Request to permit the construction of a front porch addition to an existing nonconforming structure which will encroach into the required front yard setback in the R-3 Single Family Detached Residence District.

(9) 6621 SOUTH CASS AVENUE:
Board to consider ordinances approving the following requests:
A) Eighteen (18) month extension of a Zoning Code Variance Request to exceed the maximum allowable density.
B) Request to allow payment of permit fees applicable at the time of Village Board approval in 2005.

(10) 3 WEST OGDEN AVENUE: Board to consider an ordinance approving a temporary use permit to store a refrigerated trailer between February 9, 2007 and February 15, 2007 at 3 West Ogden Avenue.

(11) ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT: Board to consider an ordinance approving a proposal from Burns & McDonnell for Phase II Preliminary Engineering Services for the resurfacing and reconstruction and widening of 59th Street from Fairview Avenue to Williams Street.

(12) VILLAGE CREDIT CARD PROCEDURES: Board to consider a motion approving the recommendation from the Finance Department to obtain a corporate credit card for approved special use purposes.

(13) REVISED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE DUPAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Board to consider an ordinance granting approval of a revised Intergovernmental Agreement for continued participation in the DuPage Community Development Commission.

(14) RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RECENT ACTIONS BY THE DUPAGE WATER COMMISSION: Board to consider approval of a resolution supporting recent actions by the DuPage Water Commission.

(15) SPECIAL CENSUS PARTIAL/FULL REVIEW: Board to review the economics and options available concerning the partial versus full special census.
Direct download: 2007-02-01_Committee_of_the_Whole.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 10:28 PM

NEW BUSINESS

(2) SURPLUS PROPERTY: Board to consider an ordinance authorizing the declaration of a vehicle as surplus village property.

(3) 22 AND 26 WEST BURLINGTON AVENUE: Board to consider an ordinance granting extension of seven (7) Zoning Code Variance requests.

(4) 29 NORTH CASS AVENUE: Board to consider ordinances approving the following requests:
A) Special Use Permit to operate a Commercial/Trade School (Massage, Aesthetics, and Nail Technology) in the B-1 Limited Business District.
B) Zoning Code Variance Request to reduce the number of required off-street parking stalls from five (5) to zero (0).
C) Village Board approval of a Development Permit in the B-1 Limited Business District.

(5) DISCOUNT TIRE, VACANT LOT 21 ON SOUTH CASS AVENUE:
Board to consider ordinances approving the following requests:
A) Zoning Code Variance Request to increase the number of allowable signs from one (1) to four (4).
B) Zoning Code Variance Request to increase the maximum gross square footage of signage from approximately 113.33 square feet to approximately 246.5 square feet.
C) Site and landscaping plan approval to construct 6,947 square foot retail store in the B-2 General Business District.

(6) OGDEN AUTO GROUP, 100 AND 160 WEST OGDEN AVENUE AND 4108 NORTH GRANT STREET: Board to consider ordinances approving the following requests:
A) Annexation request to incorporate 4108 North Grant Street into the Village of Westmont.
B) Map Amendment request to rezone 4108 North Grant Street from R-1, Single Family Detached Residence District to B-2 General Business District.
C) Special Use Permit to operate an automobile dealership in the B-2 General Business District at 100 and 160 West Ogden Avenue and 4108 North Grant Street.
D) Site and landscaping plan approval for the proposed parking lot at 4108 North Grant Street.

(7) CREATION OF THE C-1 COMMERCIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND REZONING OF THE SOUTH WESTMONT BUSINESS DISTRICT:
Board to consider a motion to postpone the following requests to February 1, 2007, Committee of the Whole meeting:
A) Amend Westmont Zoning Code, Appendix A, articles V and VII to create a new C-1 Commercial Business District zoning classification.
B) Map Amendment request to rezone all properties in the South Westmont Business District to C-1 Commercial Business District.
Direct download: 2007-01-15_Village_Board_Meeting.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 8:56 PM

NEW BUSINESS

(2) SURPLUS PROPERTY: Board to consider a motion authorizing the declaration of a vehicle as surplus village property.

(3) 22 AND 26 WEST BURLINGTON AVENUE: Board to consider extension of seven (7) Zoning Code Variance requests.

(4) 6621 SOUTH CASS AVENUE: Board to consider the following requests:
A) Eighteen (18) month extension of a Zoning Code Variance Request to exceed the maximum allowable density.
B) Request to allow payment of permit fees applicable at the time of the Village Board approval in 2005.

(5) 29 NORTH CASS AVENUE: Board to consider the following requests:
A) Special Use Permit to operate a Commercial/Trade School (Massage, Aesthetics, and Nail Technology) in the B-1 Limited Business District.
B) Zoning Code Variance Request to reduce the number of required off-street parking stalls from five (5) to zero (0).
C) Village Board approval of a Development Permit in the B-1 Limited Business District.

(6) DISCOUNT TIRE, VACANT LOT 21 ON SOUTH CASS AVENUE:
Board to consider the following requests:
A) Zoning Code Variance Request to increase the number of allowable signs from one (1) to four (4).
B) Zoning Code Variance Request to increase the maximum gross square footage of signage from approximately 113.33 square feet to approximately 246.5 square feet.
C) Site and landscaping plan approval to construct 6,947 square foot retail store in the B-2 General Business District.

(7) OGDEN AUTO GROUP, 100 AND 160 WEST OGDEN AVENUE AND 4108 NORTH GRANT STREET: Board to consider the following requests:
A) Annexation request to incorporate 4108 North Grant Street into the Village of Westmont.
B) Map Amendment request to rezone 4108 North Grant Street from R-1, Single Family Detached Residence District to B-2 General Business District.
C) Special Use Permit to operate an automobile dealership in the B-2 General Business District at 100 and 160 West Ogden Avenue and 4108 North Grant Street.
D) Site and landscaping plan approval for the proposed parking lot at 4108 North Grant Street.

(8) CREATION OF THE C-1 COMMERCIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND REZONING OF THE SOUTH WESTMONT BUSINESS DISTRICT:
Board to consider the following requests:
A) Amend Westmont Zoning Code, Appendix A, articles V and VII to create a new C-1 Commercial Business District zoning classification.
B) Map Amendment request to rezone all properties in the South Westmont Business District to C-1 Commercial Business District.
Direct download: 2007-01-11_Committee_of_the_Whole.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 4:45 PM

(2) WESTMONT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL FUNDING REQUEST:

Board to consider a motion to approve a funding request from the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau in the amount of $58,800.00.

 

(3) REVISION OF PURCHASE ORDER APPROVAL LEVELS AND PURCHASING PROCEDURES: Board to consider an ordinance approving a recommendation from the Administration and Finance Committee to revise the current purchasing procedures and purchase order approval limits.

 

(4) PORTABLE SOUND SYSTEM FOR PODCASTING: Board to consider a motion to approve a proposal from the Westmont Communications Commission to purchase a sound system, not to exceed $7,900, to facilitate recording and podcasting of School District 201 Board Meetings and other taxing bodiesâ?? board meetings.

 

(5) PUBLIC ACCESS FUNDING: Board to consider a motion granting approval of the following requests from the Westmont Communications Commission:

  a) A grant for the production of up to ten (10) cable programs per year for School District 201 not to exceed $10,000 annually.

            b) A grant for the set up and tear down of the sound system and publishing the                   pod cast for School District 201.


(6) SOUTH WESTMONT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS AGREEMENT: Board to consider an ordinance approving an agreement for Fire and Ambulance protection between the Village of Westmont and South Westmont Fire Protection Districts.

Direct download: 2007-01-02_Village_Board_Meeting.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 8:49 PM

NEW BUSINESS

(2) WESTMONT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL FUNDING REQUEST:
Board to consider approval of a funding request from the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau in the amount of $58,800.00.

(3) REVISION OF PURCHASE ORDER APPROVAL LEVELS AND PURCHASING PROCEDURES: Board to consider a recommendation from the Administration and Finance Committee to revise the current purchasing procedures and purchase order approval limits.

(4) PORTABLE SOUND SYSTEM FOR PODCASTING: Board to consider a proposal from the Westmont Communications Commission to purchase a sound system, not to exceed $7,900, to facilitate recording and podcasting of School District 201 Board Meetings and other taxing bodiesâ?? board meetings.

(5) PUBLIC ACCESS FUNDING: Board to consider approval of the following requests from the Westmont Communications Commission:
a) A grant for the production of up to ten (10) cable programs per year for School District 201 not to exceed $10,000 annually.
b) A grant for the set up and tear down of the sound system and publishing the podcast for School District 201.
Direct download: 2006-12-28_Committee_of_the_Whole.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 9:38 PM
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NEW BUSINESS

(2) ADVERTISEMENT IN THE DCVB 2006 IL HOLIDAY/WINTER GUIDE: Board to consider a motion to approve the recommendation from the Promote Westmont Commission to fund advertising in the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau 2006 Holiday/Winter Getaway Guide. The co-op agreement would be a maximum cost of $3,000.00 per partner.

(3) SNOW CONTROL AGREEMENTS: Board to consider the following:
A.) An ordinance approving snow control agreements with various developers of recent subdivisions.
B.) An ordinance approving a text amendment to the Land Development Code, Section 2.06, to authorize the use of snow control agreements for dedicated but unaccepted public streets.

(4) 21 NORTH CASS AVENUE: Board to consider an ordinance to approve an occupancy request to operate a pet accessory and supply shop for the property located at 21 North Cass Avenue.

(5) 15 WEST QUINCY STREET: Board to consider an ordinance to waive the masonry requirement for the purpose of constructing a garage in the B-1 Limited Business District.

(6) WESTMONT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL FUNDING REQUEST:
Board to consider a motion granting approval of a funding request from the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau in the amount of $58,800.00.

(7) LIONâ??S CLUB BARBECUE: Board to approve a motion granting conceptual approval for the Lionâ??s Club to host a barbecue contest in and around Ty Warner Park over the Memorial Day weekend.

(8) PERSONNEL: Board to consider ordinances approving the following waivers from the Personnel Code:
A.) A waiver to permit the employment of a Building and Code Official who does not meet the residency requirement.
B.) A waiver to permit the employment of an Information Systems Technician, who does not meet the residency requirement, provided the residency requirement is met within three (3) years after employment.
Direct download: 2006-12-18_Village_Board_Meeting.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 8:58 PM

NEW BUSINESS

(2) ADVERTISEMENT IN THE DCVB 2006 IL HOLIDAY/WINTER GUIDE: Board to consider a recommendation from the Promote Westmont Commission to fund advertising in the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau 2006 Holiday/Winter Getaway Guide. The co-op agreement would be a maximum cost of $3,000.00 per partner.

(3) SNOW CONTROL AGREEMENTS: Board to consider approving the Villageâ??s Snow Control Agreements with various developers.

(4) PORTABLE SOUND SYSTEM FOR PODCASTING: Board to consider a proposal from the Westmont Communications Commission to purchase a sound system, not to exceed $7,900, to facilitate recording and podcasting of School District 201 Board Meetings and other taxing bodiesâ?? board meetings.

(5) PUBLIC ACCESS FUNDING: Board to consider approval of the following requests from the Westmont Communications Commission:
a) A grant for the production of up to ten (10) cable programs per year for School District 201 not to exceed $10,000 annually.
b) A grant for the set up and tear down of the sound system and publishing the podcast for School District 201.

(6) 21 NORTH CASS AVENUE: Board to consider a motion to approve an occupancy request to operate a pet accessory and supply shop for the property located at 21 North Cass Avenue.

(7) 15 WEST QUINCY STREET: Board to consider a motion to waive the masonry requirement for the purpose of constructing a garage in the B-1 Limited Business District.

(8) WESTMONT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL FUNDING REQUEST:
Board to consider approval of a funding request from the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau in the amount of $58,800.00.

(9) LIONâ??S CLUB BARBECUE: Board to consider a motion granting a request from the Lionâ??s Club to host a barbecue contest in and around Ty Warner Park over the Memorial Day weekend.
Direct download: 2006-12-14_Committee_of_the_Whole.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 10:37 PM

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
December 4, 2006

(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held November 16, 2006 and the Board Meeting held November 20, 2006, and Special Meeting held September 12, 2006, and joint Planning & Zoning Commission and Village Board meeting held October 11, 2006 and joint Environmental Improvement Commission and Village Board meeting held October 23, 2006.

NEW BUSINESS

(2) AREA TAXI, INC.: Board to consider an ordinance increasing the number of available taxi cab licenses by one, and granting a taxi cab license to Area Taxi, Inc.

(3) 2006 TAX LEVY: Board to consider an ordinance approving the 2006 Tax Levy.

(4) PROPOSAL FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN OF FUEL CENTER: Board to consider an ordinance approving a proposal from Earthtech, not to exceed $15,000, to complete the Phase II design for three location scenarios.

(5) CODE AMENDMENT-COMPLETION BONDS: Board to consider approving an ordinance requiring a $3,000.00 completion bond for remodeling projects in the Central Business District.

(6) CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION ORDINANCE: Board to consider an ordinance which would regulate conversions of apartments and offices to condominium units.

(7) PROMOTE WESTMONT COMMISSION: Board to consider a motion on the dissolution of the Promote Westmont Commission at the end of the current fiscal year.

(8) JEWEL/OSCO LIQUOR LICENSE: Board to consider an ordinance to reduce the number of Class 5 liquor license by one and then increase the Class 5 liquor licenses by one to reissue the Jewel/Osco license to its new owners.

(9) MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNT: Board to consider an ordinance approving a single year medical savings account agreement with Pay Flex.
Direct download: 2006-12-04_Village_Board_Meeting.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 7:42 PM

(2) PUBLIC HEARING: Board to conduct a Public Hearing to determine whether the public convenience and necessity is or will be properly served by granting Area Taxi, Inc. a Village of Westmont Taxicab License.

 

(3) PUBLIC HEARING: Board to conduct a Public Hearing on the 2006 Tax Levy Ordinance.

 

NEW BUSINESS

(4) PROPOSAL FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN OF FUEL CENTER: Board to consider a proposal from Earthtech, not to exceed $15,000, to complete the Phase II design for three location scenarios. 

 

(5) CODE AMENDMENT-COMPLETION BONDS: Board to consider approving an ordinance requiring completion bonds for remodeling projects in the Central Business District.

 

(6) CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION ORDINANCE: Board to consider approving adoption of an ordinance which would regulate conversions of apartments and offices to condominium units.

 

(7) PROMOTE WESTMONT COMMISSION: Board to consider a motion on the dissolution of the Promote Westmont Commission at the end of the current fiscal year.

Direct download: 2006-11-30_Committee_of_the_Whole.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 9:38 PM

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
November 20, 2006


(1) MINUTES of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held November 2, 2006 and the Board Meeting held November 6, 2006.

REPORTS:
Mayor
Clerk
Attorney
Manager
NEW BUSINESS

(2) PUBLIC HEARING: Board to consider a motion to continue the Public Hearing to determine whether the public convenience and necessity is or will be properly served by granting Area Taxi, Inc. a Village of Westmont Taxicab License until the November 30, 2006 Committee of the Whole Meeting due to petitionerâ??s absence.

(3) WSEC FUNDING REQUEST: Board to consider a motion approving a grant to the Westmont Special Events Corporation for the 2007 Taste of Westmont in the amount of $35,000.

(4) SURPLUS PROPERTY: Board to consider an ordinance authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Vehicle Inventory.

(5) 634 NORTH CASS AVENUE: Board to consider an ordinance approving the following for 634 North Cass Avenue, f/k/a/ 4104 and 4106 North Cass Avenue:
A.) Approval of preliminary plat of subdivision for lot consolidation.
B.) Site and landscaping plan approval.

(6) 315-325 WEST 63RD STREET: Board to consider an ordinance extending the previous approvals which have lapsed for an18 unit town home project, namely (1) rezoning of the property as a planned development overlay district in the existing R-4 District with relief to reduce the density requirement by 10%, (2) variance for density, (3) preliminary plat of subdivision consolidating lots, and (4) preliminary site plan and preliminary landscaping plan.

(7) FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN: Board to consider a motion approving an amendment to the Village of Westmont Flexible Benefits Plan to approve a change in the plan administrator.

(8) WESTMONT WILDCATS CHEER SQUAD (CONFIRMING): Board to consider a motion granting a request from Westmont Wildcats Cheer Squads to collect donations to travel to the National Cheer Competition in Tampa, Florida. They propose to dress in their cheer uniforms and stand on street corners along Cass and Ogden Avenues, Cass Avenue and 55th Street and Cass Avenue and 63rd Street to collect donations on Saturday, November 18, 2006, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Coaches and the parents will supervise the girls at all times, and the girls will not be allowed to do any collecting in the street.

(9) PETTY CASH LIMIT CHANGE: Board to consider a motion granting a request from the Finance Department to change the petty cash funding levels.

(10) UTILITYACCOUNTING ACTION: Board to consider a resolution authorizing a utility accounting action by Azavar on the Villageâ??s behalf.
Direct download: 2006-11-20_Board_Meeting.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 9:01 PM
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
November 16, 2006

(2) PUBLIC HEARING: Board to conduct a Public Hearing to determine whether the public convenience and necessity is or will be properly served by granting Area Taxi, Inc. a Village of Westmont Taxicab License.


NEW BUSINESS

(3) WSEC FUNDING REQUEST: Board to consider approval of a grant to the Westmont Special Events Corporation for the 2007 Taste of Westmont in the amount of $35,000.

(4) SURPLUS PROPERTY: Board to consider a motion authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Vehicle and Equipment Inventory.

(5) 634 NORTH CASS AVENUE: Board to consider a motion approving the following for 634 North Cass Avenue, f/k/a/ 4104 and 4106 North Cass Avenue:
A.) Approval of plat of subdivision for lot consolidation.
B.) Site and landscaping plan approval.

(6) 315-325 WEST 63RD STREET: Board to consider re-approval of previously approved 18 unit town home project. Prior approval expired.

(7) FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN: Board to consider approving an amendment to the Village of Westmont Flexible Benefits Plan to approve a change in the plan administrator.

(8) WESTMONT WILDCATS CHEER SQUAD (CONFIRMING): Board to consider a motion granting a request from Westmont Wildcats Cheer Squads to collect donations to travel to the National Cheer Competition in Tampa, Florida. They propose to dress in their cheer uniforms and stand on street corners along Cass and Ogden Avenues and Cass Avenue and 63rd Street to collect donations on Saturday, November 18, 2006, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Coaches and the parents will supervise the girls at all times, and the girls will not be allowed to do any collecting in the street.

(9) PETTY CASH LIMIT CHANGE: Board to consider a motion granting a request from the Finance Department to change the petty cash funding levels.
Direct download: 2006-11-16_Cmmittee_of_the_Whole.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 10:00 PM
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Village Board Meeting

2006-11-06

NEW BUSINESS

(2) BUILDING PERMIT FEE WAIVER: Board to consider an ordinance authorizing the waiver of the $75 permit fee for construction of residential ramps for persons with disabilities.

(3) WESTMONT HOLLY DAYS COMMITTEE ANNUAL STREET CLOSURE REQUESTS: Board to consider a motion granting approval of the following Holly Days street closing requests:

  • OPENING CEREMONY: Friday, November 24, 2006, 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Close the first block of
    Westbound Quincy Street, West
    of Cass Avenue.

     

  • FROSTY AND FRIENDS NIGHT PARADE: Friday, November 24, 2006, 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm,
    Close Cass Avenue
    from
    Traube Road south
    to
    55th Street
    .

     

  • ANNUAL 5K FAMILY RUN/WALK: Saturday, November 25, 2006, 8:00 am to 10:00 am, Close Cass Avenue from Naperville Road south to Burlington Avenue, partial closing of Burlington Avenue west to Roslyn Road, Partial closing of Roslyn Road north to Traube, partial closing of Traube east to Grant, partial closing of Grant south to Burlington, and Cass Avenue north to Norfolk and the end of the race.
(4) SURPLUS PROPERTY:  Board to consider an ordinance authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Video and Miscellaneous Equipment.
Direct download: 2006-11-06_Village_Board_Meeting.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 9:06 PM
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Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 9:09 PM

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Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 11:25 AM

Direct download: 2006-10-12_Committee_of_the_Whole.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 5:25 PM

Direct download: 2006-10-02_Board_Meeting.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 9:17 PM

Direct download: 2006-09-27_Committee_of_the_Whole.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 9:13 PM

Direct download: 2006-09-18_Board_Meeting.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 8:16 PM

Direct download: 2006-09-14_Committee_of_the_Whole.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 8:35 PM

Direct download: 2006-09-12_Special_Meeting.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 10:29 PM

Direct download: 2006-09-05_Board_Meeting.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 8:35 PM

Direct download: 2006-08-31_Committee_of_the_Whole.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 11:14 PM

Direct download: 2006-08-21_Board_Meeting.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 8:57 PM

2006-08-17 Committee of the Whole
Direct download: 2006-08-17_Committee_of_the_Whole.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 9:00 PM

2006-08-07 Board Meeting
Direct download: 2006-08-07_Board_Meeting.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 9:14 PM

2006-06-15 Committee of the Whole
Direct download: 2006-06-15_Committee_of_the_Whole.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 11:30 PM

2006-06-05 Village Board Meeting
Direct download: 2006-06-05_Board_Meeting.mp3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 11:00 PM

Direct download: 2006-05-09_Special_Board_Meeting_Budget_Workshop_1.MP3
Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 3:48 AM

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Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 10:00 AM

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Category: Village Board Meeting -- posted at: 7:00 AM


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