Budget and taxes approved

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE

Public Comment is subject to the public comment rules and procedures adopted by the Village.

REPORTS

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Board to consider a motion to accept, approve and release the following Executive ​Session ​minutes with the exceptions as noted: Meeting Date Exception Paragraph # March 21, 2024 Paragraph 1 April 3, 2025 June 26, 2025 Paragraph 2 Background of Subject Matter The Illinois Open Meetings Act requires that the Village Board ​periodically review to accept, approve and/or release Executive Session minutes in whole or part.

17 N. Cass Ave. Downtown Incentive Program (DIP) Tier 2 Grant Payment | attachments=1

Google Worspace Annual Licensing Renewal | attachments=1

Basic Operations Firefighter Training for 7 Members | attachments=1

Board to consider an ordinance approving the following requests from the Westmont Park District for the 2026 Winter Beer Festival to be held on February 14, 2026: Community Event Permit Tent Fee Waiver Food Truck Permit Fee Waivers Background Of Subject Matter The Westmont Park District will host its annual Winter Beer Festival, February 14, 2026, at Ty Warner Park from 1pm-6pm. The participants will have access to 2oz. pours of beer to sample. The event is fenced in and will take place in a large tent. | attachments=1

Board to consider an ordinance approving the following requests from the Westmont Park District for the 2025 Westmont Holly Days Opening Ceremony on December 6, 2025: Community Events Permit Sound Amplification Permit from 5pm - 8pm. Close North Linden from Burlington to Naperville Road from 3pm to 7pm Close Cass Avenue from Naperville Road to Richmond Street from 4:30pm - 7:30pm Close West Quincy Street from Cass to Adams, from 3pm to 8pm Background of Subject Matter This is an annual event for the community to celebrate the holiday season. The parade route is similar to past years.

Board to consider a proclamation to declare November 2025 as Dementia Friendly Awareness Month in the Village of Westmont. | attachments=1

Board to consider an ordinance increasing the number of available Class 3 liquor licenses by one and decreasing the number of available Class 4 licenses by one to accommodate a request from Taqueria El Ranchito located at 323 W 63rd Street, Westmont, IL. Background of Subject Matter The owner of Taqueria El Ranchito, Rogelio Perez, is looking to replace their Class 4 liquor license with a Class 3 Liquor License in order to serve a wider variety of alcoholic drinks to customers. Additional Background A Class 3 Liquor License authorizes the retail sale of all alcoholic liquors for consumption on the licensed premises as well as for the retail sale of all alcoholic liquors in the original package for off-premise consumption, where the principal business is that of a restaurant with a service bar only. The cost of the change in classification is $750.

Board to consider an ordinance awarding a Downtown Incentive Program (DIP) grant to TGP Innovations LLC (dba That Golf Place) to install new wall signage at 212 East Chicago Avenue. Background of Subject Matter The applicant is proposing an individual letter wall sign with backlit (halo) lighting for a new business. Additional Background Application and award request are for a Tier 1 DIP grant, with a total project cost of $8,049.84. The project is eligible for a grant award of $1,618.84. Recommendation | attachments=1

Board to consider an ordinance confirming the Mayor's appointment of the law firm of Miller Canfield as special legal counsel to the Village related to the issuance of General Obligation Alternative Revenue Bonds. Background of Subject Matter Miller Canfield is a respected and knowledgeable law firm regarding the issuance of bonds by municipalities. The Village requires the legal services of specialized bond counsel in relation to its proposed bond issue. The Village has utilized this team for previous bond issues and have been pleased with their services. The quote for this service is approximately $45,000.00, which is consistent with the rate for other similar issues and considerably less than the quote received from a previous vendor. Additional Background The Mayor has the authority to appoint special legal counsel for the Village, but his appointment must be confirmed by the Village Board. Recommendation Approve

Board to consider an ordinance approving a Master License Agreement between Ezee Fiber Texas LLC and the Village of Westmont. Background of Subject Matter This agreement allows Ezee Fiber to build-out, own, and maintain a fiber optic telecommunications system within the Village's rights-of-way. This Agreement provides for a one-time approval by the Village for all of Ezee Fiber's installations, but it requires Ezee Fiber to apply and pay for permits for each location that it wishes to build-out within the Village. Ezee Fiber must also comply with the Village's ordinances governing construction of utility facilities in ROW's. This Agreement differs from a franchise agreement because Ezee Fiber does not provide cable or video content over its lines to subscribers. Additional Background The initial term of the Agreement is 5 years. Ezee Fiber will pay a one-time license fee of $2,7050.00 and an annual fee of $750.00 in Year 1 and $500.00 in Years 2-5. The Agreement auto-renews for another 5 year term with a slight excalation in the annual license payments., The parties can then agree to renew for subsequent 5 year terms with negotiated annual license payments.. Recommendation Approval | attachments=1 | reports=1

Board to consider a motion determining the proposed aggregate property tax levy for 2025. Background of Subject Matter State Statute limits the amount of the annual increase to the property tax levy by the CPI index plus the value of new property added to the tax rolls. The Village and Library's proposed aggregate levy of $11,299,022 captures this limit with a proposed increase of 4.89% | attachments=1

Board to consider a motion determining the proposed aggregate tax levy for 2025 for the Westmont Special Service Area 2. Background of Subject Matter The Village performs fire protection & ambulance service for the area formally served by the North Westmont Fire Protection District and receives compensation for such services from property tax owners through a special service area. Property owners in the service area are not within the Village boundaries. Additional Background The proposed aggregate levy of $118,140 represents an increase of 4.99% | attachments=1

Board to consider an ordinance declaring certain Village-owned IT equipment as surplus property. | attachments=1

Board to consider a resolution adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 ending December 31, 2026. Background of Subject Matter The budget ​has been prepared by staff and presented, reviewed, and discussed with the Village Board at the 11/13/2025 Budget Workshop Recommendation Approve | attachments=1

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