Liquor license, station lease, and fire program approved

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Board to consider an ordinance approving the following requests from the Westmont Park District regarding the annual 4th of July celebration at Ty Warner Park on July 4, 2026: 4th of July special event traffic plan — various one-ways and street closures around Ty Warner Park from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Amplified Sound Permit Tent permit fee wiaver Food Truck fee waiver Background of Subject Matter The annual 4th of July celebration at Ty Warner Park has been a successful event for many years.

Board to consider an ordinance increasing the number of available Class 3 liquor licenses by one (1) for Westmont Cilantro LLC, d/b/a Cilantro Grill, 15 W. Ogden Avenue, Westmont, IL. Background of Subject Matter Westmont Cilantro LLC, d/b/a Cilantro Grill, 15 W. Ogden Avenue has applied for a Class 3 Liquor License for its proposed restaurant. This license permits a restaurant to sell all liquors, restricted to a service bar setup. The plan is to locate this restaurant in the same space previously held by Anna's Café. This is a restaurant specializing in authentic Mexican meals. This company is very popular throughout the county and the country. The Zoning Ordinance allows restaurants as a permitted use at this location. Additional Background The principal owner of Westmont Cilatro LLC is Architaben Patel, the spouse of the strip mall's owner. A background on Ms. Patel was completed, and the review did not locate anything to prevent the Board from increasing the number of available Class 3 Licenses and the Liquor Commissioner from issuing a liquor license to this applicant. Recommendation Approve

Board to consider an ordinance terminating the lease agreement with BNSF for certain parcels related to the Westmont BNSF Station Renovation project. Background of Subject Matter The Village entered into lease agreements with BNSF in 1975, with three (3) subsequent amendments in 1981, 1986 and 1988. The Village began working on a new lease agreement with BNSF in 2019 which was never finalized. Simultaneously with this process, Metra began planning for Westmont station and platform improvements. Part of these improvements requires Metra to enter into a lease agreement with BNSF. In order for Metra to enter into a lease with BNSF, the Village must terminate its lease with BNSF. This termination will become effective once the new lease between BNSF and Metra becomes effective. Additional Background ​In the next several months, the Village will need to enter into new lease agreements with both Metra ​and BNSF. Recommendation Approve an ordinance terminating the lease agreement with ​BNSF.

Board to consider an ordinance approving a Statement of Work with Industrial/Organizational Solutions, Inc. (“IOS”) for an assessment program for the Westmont Fire Department. Background of Subject Matter The Westmont Fire Department has created the position of Division Chief - Training. This is a new, full-time position, and the selected individual will participate in the Downstate Fire Pension Fund. The Westmont Fire & Police Commission must conduct the testing and evaluation of candidates for this position and hire a candidate from the final eligibility roster. The Commission wishes to retain IOS as a consultant to develop and implement an assessment program for the testing and evaluation of candidates for this position. Additional Background IOS has provided a Statement of Work for its services in the amount of $34,330.00. The F&P Commission has successfully utilized IOS over the past 20-plus years to develop and implement assessment programs for the hiring and promotional needs of the Westmont Police Department. 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.