Village of Westmont Board met April 13.
Here is the agenda provided by the Board:
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge Of Allegiance
4. Open Forum
Participants are advised that the Open Forum procedure is a privilege and should not be abused. Upon completing an Open Forum request form and submitting it to the Village Clerk before the commencement of the meeting, participants will be recognized and given a chance to speak. The time limit to speak is 3 minutes. If deemed necessary by the Village Board, the matter may be referred to Village Staff or may be placed on a future agenda for Board consideration.
All participants are expected to exercise common courtesy and follow any rules of order established or announced by the Village Board and/or Mayor. Candidates for local public office may not use this forum for campaign purposes.
5.Reports
a.Board Reports
- Mayor
- Clerk
- Trustees
Type: Discussion Only
6. Items To Be Removed From Consent Agenda
7. Consent Agenda (Omnibus Vote)
a. Village Board Minutes
i. Board Meeting Minutes
Board to consider approving the minutes of the Village Board meeting held March 30, 2017.
Background Of Subject Matter: Required Parliamentary Procedure
Type: Motion
b. Finance Ordinance
i. Finance Ordinance # 23
Total to be announced at the meeting.
Background Of Subject Matter*
Type: Motion
c. Purchase Orders
i. PO 11041465
ME Simpson $30,375.00
Background Of Subject Matter: Fire Hydrant Flow/Watermain Capacity Test
Type: Purchase Order
Budgeted: Yes
ii. PO 11041482
Village of Addison $350,000.00
Background Of Subject Matter: Addison Dispatch Reserve Contribution and Admin Fee
Type: Purchase Order
Budgeted: Other
Budgeted Explanation: This item was not specifically budgeted, but as it is part of the cost of consolidating dispatch centers, we will be seeking reimbursement from the Emergency Telephone System Board
iii. Total Of Purchase Orders
$380,375.00
Background Of Subject Matter*
Type: Purchase Order
d. Total Of Purchase Orders And Finance Ordinance
Total to be announced at the meeting.
Background Of Subject Matter*
Type: Motion
e. Community Events
i. 2017 Westmont Cruisin' Nights & Street FairBoard to consider an ordinance approving the following requests from the Westmont Special Events Corporation for their 2017 Cruisin' Nights and Street Fair events:
- Tent Permit Fee Waiver
- Live Amplified Sound Permit for event hours
- Street and Public Right of Way Closures
Additional Background: All requests for this year are the same as last year with the exception of expanding the event boundaries to include West Burlington from Cass Avenue to 12 W. Burlington.
Type: Ordinance
ii. 2017 Taste Of WestmontBoard to consider an ordinance approving the following requests from the Westmont Special Events Corporation for their 2017 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
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval.
Type: Ordinance
f. Proclamation - National Volunteer Week
Board to consider a proclamation to declare April 23-29, 2017 as National Volunteer Week in the Village of Westmont.
Background Of Subject Matter*
Type: Proclamation
8. Unfinished Business
9. New Business
a. 230 S Cass Avenue - Final Plat Of Subdivision
Board to consider an ordinance approving a Final Plat of Subdivision request from
SKE Property Investments to split one lot into two lots of record in the R-4 General Residence District.
Background Of Subject Matter: The two lots of record will be used to build a duplex with two units. Site and landscaping plan and associated variance requests have previously been approved for the property.
Additional Background: Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat on 5/11/16, and Village Board granted approval of the preliminary plat on 6/9/16. Engineering review for the subject property is complete and staff recommends approval.
Type: Ordinance
b. 140 N Cass Avenue - Business OfficeBoard to consider an ordinance approving the following requests from Hartelius Agency Services, Inc. to allow a ground floor office in the B-1 Limited Business District:
- Special Use permit
- Development permit
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval as the tenant space is currently vacant and is not contributing to the retail tax base of the downtown, and has not been conducive to retail and restaurant businesses.
Type: Ordinance
c. Zoning Code Text Amendment
Board to consider an ordinance approving a text amendment to Appendix A, Sections 7.03 and 7.07 of the Westmont Zoning Code regarding Theaters as a special use in the B-1, B-2 and C-1 Business Districts.
Background Of Subject Matter: Staff recommends amending the Zoning Code to include language that amends commercial zoning districts to require a Special Use approval for theaters.
Type: Ordinance
d. Economic Development Strategic Plan Adoption
Board to consider an ordinance adopting the 2021 Economic Development Strategic Plan for the Village of Westmont.
Background Of Subject Matter: The Westmont Economic Development Partnership developed the Economic Development Strategic Plan in response to the Action/Implementation items that were recommended by the Strategic Plan Committee.
Recommendation: The plan was reviewed and given a positive recommendation by EDC. Staff recommends approval of this document that is intended to enhance economic vitality thru retention, expansion and attraction of business, particularly in the Village's 2 TIF districts.
Type: Ordinance
e. FY 2017-18 Budget
Board to consider a resolution to adopt the FY 2017-2018 Budget.
Background Of Subject Matter: The preliminary budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 was prepared by staff. This was presented and discussed with the Village Board and the public at a budget workshop.
Type: Resolution
10. Miscellaneous
11. Executive Session
This Board may adjourn to closed session to discuss matters so permitted and may act upon such matters upon returning to open session.
12. Adjourn
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