Village Board approves tax cut and zoning changes

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ROLL CALL

PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE

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

REPORTS

PUBLIC HEARING

Board to conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed issuance by the Village of Westmont not to exceed $35,000,000.00 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) to finance certain capital-related improvements in the Village.

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Replace thirteen (13) deteriorating concrete poles with new aluminum poles within the Indian Trails subdivision. Replacement of these poles will complete the replacement of all concrete poles within the subdivision. | attachments=1

Village membership with DuPage County Convention & Visitors Bureau covering the time period of 5/1/2025 - 12/31/2025. Membership fee is based on the Village's hotel / motel tax collections from 5/1/2024 - 12/31/2024. This is a simultaneous payment. | attachments=1

2026 GIS consulting services; open purchase order to be used throughout the year. | attachments=1

2026 sidewalk cutting to repair and smooth out trip hazards. This is a not to exceed contract. This is the lowest, responsible bidder for this service through Safe Step's bid through the TIPS purchasing cooperative. | attachments=1

Upfit Police Vehicle #334 and install a drone docking station on the vehicle. Village resources to pay for the upfit are coming from the Vehicle Replacement Fund and resources to pay for the drone docking station are coming from the DEA Fund. This is a simultaneous payment. | attachments=1

Board to consider an ordinance approving the following requests from the Westmont Special Events Corporation for their 2026 Cruisin' Nights and Street Fair events: Tent Permit Fee Waiver Live Amplified Sound Permit for event hours Street and Public Right of Way Closures Background of Subject Matter Cruisin' Nights is hosted by the Westmont Special Events Corporation, and they have done an excellent job creating a event that is fun for all ages. This event is held every Thursday evening from June through August. There are no changes to their request for approvals compared to last year's event. Recommendation Approve

Board to consider an ordinance approving the following requests from the Westmont Special Events Corporation for the 2026 Taste of Westmont event: Special Event Liquor License Fee Waiver Amusement License Fee Waiver Tent Permit Fee Waiver Live Amplified Sound Permit for event hours Street and Public Right of Way Closures Background of Subject Matter The WSEC will be hosting their annual Taste of Westmont, July 9 - 12, 2026 in Downtown Westmont on Cass Avenue from Naperville Road to Burlington Avenue. While the layout has been updated, all the requested approvals for this year are the same as last year. Recommendation Approve

Board to consider a motion confirming the Mayor's appointment of Dan Charleston to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Background of Subject Matter This is the first appointment for Mr. Charleston and is for a five-year term.

Board to consider a motion confirming the Mayor's reappointment of John Saksa to the Police Pension Board of Trustees Background of Subject Matter Mr. Saksa has served on the Pension Board since 2022. This appointment is for a two-year term.

Board to consider a motion awarding a Hotel/Motel Grant in the amount of $83,202.46 to the FMC Natatorium for the World Aquatic World Cup event. Background of Subject Matter The World Cup event brought over 660 participants and support staff, including some from around the world, into Westmont, for several days resulting in direct business sales to the region of over $1.5 million, with an estimated $900,000 sales to our local businesses, including lodging, transportation, retail, recreation, business services, and food/beverage. Additional Background In late 2024 the Village approved an agreement with DuPage County to award grants to FMC, of which $50,000 would be reimbursed by the County, with the understanding that the Village would match our own $50,000. Under the authority of that agreement, we have awarded grants for a few previous events, totaling $70,000. Now that this grant would exceed the portion covered under the previously approved agreement, the Village Board will take action to approve the grants. This first one is included in New Business, with future approvals being listed on the consent agenda. The initial budget for 2026 includes only $50,000, but the Village can utilize hotel/motel tax reserves for the amounts in excess of the budget. Recommendation | attachments=2

Board to consider an ordinance approving requests from Compagno LLC (Petitioner), and 2 W Naperville Road, LLC (owner), for the property at 306 North Cass Avenue, Westmont, Illinois, 60559, for the following: 1. Preliminary Plan of Subdivision to consolidate five (5) lots into one (1) lot 2. Zoning Ordinance Variance to the minimum front yard setback in the R-4 General Residential District 3. Zoning Ordinance Variance to the minimum lot area per dwelling unit in the R-4 General Residential District 4. Zoning Ordinance Variance to the minimum outdoor open space in the R-4 General Residential District 5. Major Site Plan 6. Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment to rezone three (3) of the five (5) total parcels of the subject property from R-3 Single-Unit Residential District to R-4 General Residential District so that all parcels in the proposed development are uniformly zoned. Background of Subject Matter The petitioner is seeking approval for a development at 306 North Cass Avenue (vacant), proposing the construction of a three-story, twelve-unit residential apartment building with an approximate footprint of 5,983 square feet and a height of 34.5 feet (not including the parapet and mechanical equipment). The exterior of the proposed building elevation will utilize a combination of stone siding and hardie panel material. Additional Background The project requires several zoning entitlements, including consolidation of lots, rezonings, variances, and major site plan approval. The requested variances include a reduction to the minimum front yard setback (20 feet proposed where 25 feet is required), a variance to allow twelve dwelling units where eight are permitted by right, and a reduction to the minimum outdoor open space requirement (2,270 sqft proposed instead of 3,000 sqft). Recommendation The Commission recommended approval of the requests (5–0, with one member absent and one vacancy), with the exception of the major site plan, which was recommended for approval with conditions by a vote of 4–1 (one absent and one vacancy). The conditions are as follows: that the patio and balcony railings be uniform throughout the development; that landscaping may be installed in lieu of fencing in front of the building; that the northern solid fence be extended eastward to the front of the house directly to the north; and that the underlayment of the balconies on the east façade be obscured from view. | attachments=2

Board to consider an ordinance approving a request from the Village of Westmont regarding maintenance Zoning Ordinance text amendments to Chapter 95 – Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances, for miscellaneous modifications to grammar and formatting, as well as amendments to definitions, use permissions, development standards, planning processes, and other zoning regulations. Background of Subject Matter The Village approved comprehensive amendments to the Zoning Ordinance in August 2025. As outlined during the approval process, staff committed to conducting a six‑month review of the new regulations. Having now applied the amendments in real‑world scenarios, staff has prepared recommended adjustments based on that evaluation. Additional Background Moving forward, staff will continue to review and revise the regulations on an annual basis to ensure they remain effective and responsive to community needs. Recommendation The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on this request at a special meeting on February 4, 2026. The Commission unanimously recommended approval of the text amendment. | attachments=1

Board to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 1 and Chapter 78 of the Westmont Code of Ordinances to adopt definitions and regulations for E-bikes, E-scooters, and other electric mobility devices. Background of Subject Matter Chapter 78, Art. XIII, currently regulates the operation, parking, etc. of bicycles. With the rise of e-bikes, e-scooters, and other electric mobility devices, the Westmont Police Department has determined that amendments to Chapter 78 are needed to regulate such devices. The amendments prohibit E-motos, electric personal mobility devices, electric skateboards, electric unicycles, high-speed electric bicycles, high-speed electric scooters, and other similar electric mobility devices on all village streets, rights-of-way and village property. The amendments regulate the use of bicycles, low-speed electric bicycles, and low-speed scooters. Additional Background The State regulations of electric mobility devices have not kept pace with the rapidly changing technology, and the regulation of these devices has fallen on individual municipalities. The proposed regulations are consistent with regulations adopted by surrounding communities, many of which also ban higher speed electric mobility devices. Amendments are also proposed to Chapter 1 to allow administrative adjudications of Chapter 78, Art. XIII. Recommendation Approve | attachments=1

Board to consider an ordinance authorizing the Village to exercise the second option year of the contract with Winkler Services, LLC for the Cyclic Parkway Tree Pruning Program. Background of Subject Matter On November 2, 2023 the Village Board awarded a contract to Winkler Services, LLC for the Cyclic Parkway Tree Pruning Program for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. This program included parkway tree pruning in the neighborhood bound by 55th/Quincy and Cass/Williams, as well as the Sycamore Run subdivision. Approximately 900 trees were pruned. In December of 2024 the Village awarded the first option year of that contract. Approximately 1575 trees were pruned. Additional Background The original contract was for the 2023-2024 fiscal year with five one-year options to extend. Staff negotiated option year 2 pricing at a 3% increase; not to exceed the budgeted amount of $120,000.00. Recommendation Approve

Board to consider an ordinance amending Chapters 74 and 77 of the Village Code of Ordinances to provide for a Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax and reduce the total tax. Background of Subject Matter This reduces the total telecommunications tax from 6% to 5%, per the Fiscal Year 2026 budget discussions. Additional Background This also updates the Village Code of Ordinances to reflect the current state regulations allowing for a simplified municipal telecommunications tax rather than locally imposed and collected telecommunications taxes and infrastructure maintenance fees. Recommendation Approve | attachments=1

Board to consider an ordinance changing the Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax from 6% to 5%. Background of Subject Matter This is the ordinance required by the State ​of Illinois to reduce the amount of tax they collect and remit to the Village. 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.