Village of Westmont Podcasts

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

      OLD BUSINESS     

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Education
E-1 Special Education

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

OLD BUSINESS

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

NEW BUSINESS

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

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

                                 NEW BUSINESS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEW BUSINESS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 NEW BUSINESS:
• Presentation of Plaque to Ron Moushon

AGENDA
Administration

A-1  Consent Agenda
1.Employment of Certified Staff
2.Approval of Modified Board
  Meeting Schedule
3.Adoption of Textbook
4.Approval of August 8, 2007,
Expenditure Report
A-2  Approval of Tentative 2007-2008 Budget
A-3  Superintendent’s Report
A-4  Closed Session

New Business

PZ 07-022 James L. Ramey and Marcia L. Walter with Arthur Woods of Manco Homes, Inc. regarding the property located at 704 South Wilmette Street, Westmont, IL 60559 for the following:

(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.    Code requires that lot coverage is not to exceed 5068.8 square feet and approximately 6344.89 square feet is proposed. 

(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.

(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.