Westmont board approves several projects

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FY2026 Ford Utility Interceptor for Police Chief. Item purchased through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative. | attachments=1

Board to consider a motion to reconsider the denial of the Zoning Ordinance Special Use permit request from JA RE Enterprises, LLC d/b/a LIT SMOKES and WL Property Acquisitions, LLC, for the property at 101 West Ogden Avenue, Suite B, Westmont, Illinois for a tobacco and vape retail store in the B-2 General Business District. [If motion to reconsider is approved] Board to consider an ordinance approving the above referenced Zoning Ordinance Special Use Permit. [If motion to reconsider and special use are approved] Board to consider an ordinance increasing the number of available Class B tobacco licenses by one for JA RE Enterprises, LLC d/b/a LIT SMOKES. Background of Subject Matter The property and building were recently consolidated, improved, and renovated to accommodate the operation of a cannabis dispensary and separate bakery with a drive-through. However, due to difficulties in obtaining the necessary approvals from non-Village agencies for the menu of the bakery, the petitioner has decided to instead request to operate a tobacco and vape retail store. Although the petitioner initially wanted to use the drive-thru window to sell non-tobacco and vape products, the petitioner has now withdrawn this proposal, and it will not utilize the drive-thru window at all. The petitioner will keep the existing drive drive-thru improvements in place for the potential use of a future tenant. The requester is asking for the Board to reconsider the denial at the December 11, 2025 meeting. The requester was unable to attend the December 11, 2025 meeting due to an emergency. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the special use permit request (6-0, one vacancy) at its meeting on November 12, 2025. No one from the public spoke. Additional Background The petitioner plans to open a tobacco and vape retail store at 101 W Ogden Ave, separate from the cannabis dispensary. The store will operate daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM with 3–5 employees, matching the dispensary's hours. The existing drive-through will be retained but used only for non-tobacco sales; all tobacco/vape products would be sold in-store to verify ID as required by State statute. | attachments=3

Board to consider an ordinance awarding a Downtown Incentive Program (DIP) grant to John and Kimberly Hagedorn to make facade improvements to the building at 33 North Cass Avenue, along with the following waivers from the DIP guidelines and requirements: Waiver to allow a DIP grant where construction of the improvements has already commenced; Waiver to allow a 10% increase in eligible funding for this Tier 2 grant; and Waiver of the 3-year waiting period for future DIP grant requests. Background of Subject Matter The property owner has requested DIP funding to assist in reconstruction activities associated with recent vehicle damage to the front facade. In addition to the necessary repairs already covered by insurance, the owner proposes to further improve the new brick facade with higher quality brick, change the second story windows to commercial grade, and add exterior lighting to the building. The request includes additional waivers to some of the DIP standards for approval. Additional Background As a Tier 2 grant, the project is eligible for a grant award of $27,997.11; however, the applicant requests that a 10% increase be considered due to the hardship created by the unanticipated costs. The increase in requested funds would result in an award of $33,596.53. Recommendation Approve | attachments=1

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Board to consider an ordinance approving multiple text amendments to Chapter 62 - Personnel of the Westmont Code of Ordinances. Background of Subject Matter The revisions are necessary to ensure policy and practice align as well as to comply with recent legislative changes. Recommendation Staff recommends approval.

Board to consider an ordinance adopting the FY2026 Downtown Incentive Program Annual Budget and Activity Targets. Background of Subject Matter In accordance with the DIP procedures, the Board defines the program parameters on an annual basis to establish tier funding, eligible activities, incentive bonuses, and any other program specifics. FY2026 will fund all Tiers, 1, 2, and 3. Additional Background FY2026 mirrors FY25(B) in that it funds all tiers and duplicates fire life safety targets to encourage the installation of sprinkler systems in the downtown. Application cycles on Tiers 2 and 3 have been removed, which allows for applications to be processed as received on a first come, first served basis. Recommendation Approve | attachments=2

Board to consider an ordinance approving a master license agreement between Ripple Fiber ​Illinois, LLC and the Village of Westmont to provide internet and phone services for residents and businesses. Background of Subject Matter The ​terms of the agreement are for five years, $750.00 for the first year and $500.00 for each year thereafter, with an initial fee of $2,750.00 to the Village prior to the issuance of any permits. | attachments=1

Board to consider an ordinance approving a 3-year agreement with UncommonX for SOC, security operations center, services for the Village of Westmont. Background of Subject Matter The purchase order for these services was approved by the Board in December, and the contract is being retroactively approved at this time. These services will be included in the 2026 appropriations ordinance. | 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.