Westmont Village Board of Trustees met Dec. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Mayor Gunter called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
THOSE PRESENT RECITED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor welcomed everyone to the meeting.
OPEN FORUM: None.
Note: The items listed in these minutes are summaries only and are not meant to be a direct transcript of the Mayor’s, Manager’s, Clerk’s and Trustees’ comments. For actual quotes of the referenced items please refer to the Archival video copy of this meeting.
REPORTS
Mayor Gunter
● Village Manager Steve May is not here this week. We convey our condolences to the May family due to the passing of his mother.
● Invited Kristina and Larry to the podium to announce the winners of the home and business decorating contest.
○ Kristina thanked everyone who participated, thanked the judges, and congratulated the winners.
■ Bill and Sherry Ruddle - 3rd Place
■ Joe & Pam Wagner - 2nd Place
■ John & Rebekah Pappas - 1st Place
○ Larry Forssberg announced the winners on the business side.
■ Vibrant Credit Union - 3rd Place
■ Phillips Flowers - 2nd Place
■ West Suburban Vision & Therapy Center - 1st Place
● Invited Jenny Babyar, Larry McIntyre, & Mike Ramsey to the podium to hand out awards for our Walking to Hsinchu County program. Awards were handed out to the residents & Village staff members who were present.
○ The Mayor congratulated everyone who participated.
● As part of the historical mural project, we are asking for residents to share their vision of Westmont’s future. This will be the 5th and last installment that will be painted by the artist for this mural project. Please go to the Village website to submit your entry. All entries must be submitted by February 28th.
Village Clerk Szymski
● The Village offices will be closed December 24th, 25th, & January 1st due to the holidays.
● We encourage everyone to nominate citizen of the year individuals who dedicate themselves to giving back. Nominate someone through the Chamber website.
● Wished everyone a Happy Holiday and please go out and enjoy our beautiful town. Trustee Nero
● Recapped the Public Works Committee meeting.
○ Congratulations to Kirk Nix on 30 years of service to the Village of Westmont.
○ Justin Yeater was sworn in as a Water Operator.
○ Discussed dash cams for Public Works vehicles.
○ Mike Ramsey gave an update on the new Public Works building. We are ahead of schedule and are hoping to have the building completely enclosed by the end of January if the weather permits.
○ We are waiting on ComEd for a few things for the new fueling center.
○ Safe routes to schools and sidewalks were discussed.
○ Sewer jetting has been taking place.
○ 176 trees were planted this fall season. Thanked John Yeater and his team for the plantings and continued maintenance with that project.
○ Discussed the lead water line replacement ordinance. That is still being worked out.
○ The streambank stabilization program on 61st and Cumnor was discussed. We expect a budgeted project this coming year to clean that up again and focus on stormwater in that area.
○ The streetlights that we own will need to be replaced soon because it is outdated.
● Asked people to respond to the 2020 Census. This provides funding for our children, like after-school activities, school meal programs, & Head Start.
Trustee Barry
● The next Economic Development meeting will be January 8th at 9:00am at Village Hall.
● 110 of the trees that were mentioned in Trustee Nero’s report were planted along Pasquinelli and 17,000 daffodils were planted along Oakmont & Pasquinelli. A key to our economic development is to have the infrastructure and to have aesthetically pleasing areas.
● There is a ribbon cutting for Rising Goddess Fitness, 208 E. Chicago Avenue. Everyone is invited to attend on Friday, January 17, 2020 from 11am - 11:30am. Please RSVP to westmontchamber.com
● Wished everyone a happy holiday season.
Trustee Johanik-Guzzo
● The next Public Safety Committee meeting is February 27, 4:30pm at Village Hall.
● Explained the program: “Keep the Wreath Red”. It is a visual reminder aimed at increasing awareness of safety while decorating our homes for the holidays. Outside both Fire Stations, is a wreath with red lights. The wreaths remain lit 24 hours a day during the holiday season. If a fire occurs that is determined to be the result of a holiday decoration, a white light bulb replaces a red bulb on the wreath.
● Wished everyone a happy holiday season and a happy 2020 as we start a new decade.
Trustee Addington
● Condolences to Steve May on the loss of his mother.
● Happy Holidays to all. The weather is predicted to be about 50 degrees. Kids will be out playing in this nice weather, so drivers please be careful in neighborhoods.
● The next Community Development Committee will be meeting January 16, 4:30pm at Village Hall.
Trustee Barker
● Offering condolences to the Kramer family on the loss of Jean Kramer.
● Westmont First will meet again on January 16th.
● Thanked everyone who stepped in and helped with the Census. For everyone that isn’t counted we are losing $15.50.
● The Environmental Improvement Committee will meet on January 6, 6:00pm at the Westmont Public Library.
● Holiday lights can be recycled now through January 31st at the Fire Department Headquarters and the Westmont Library.
● Christmas trees will be picked up during the first two full weeks of the new year. Trees picked up during this timeframe will be composted. Trees must be free of decorations.
● Called up John Yeater to the podium.
○ Mr. Yeater talked about Richmond Gardens. Paver bricks have been installed and there is one beehive on site. There is a limited supply of Richmond Gardens honey left. If anyone is interested, please email jyeater@westmont.il.gov
○ Chicago Regional Trees Initiative is trying to promote the importance of trees.
The organization asked if Mayor Gunter could be interviewed for their film footage.
Village Clerk Szymski asked if they are still selling bricks.
Mr. Yeater responded with yes, bricks are still being sold.
Trustee Liddle
● The Administration / Finance Committee meeting will be on January 2nd, 2020, 4:30pm, at Village Hall.
● Further promoted the Census by letting everyone know that every person living or staying in your home counts. Everyone matters.
● The Holly Days Coat Drive is still going on. You can donate new or gently used coats, winter hats, scarves, gloves & mittens, socks, & boots at the Westmont Library or Park
District through January 4th.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
None.
(1) CONSENT AGENDA [Omnibus Vote]:
Assistant Village Manager Parker addressed the Board on this agenda item.
Motion by Trustee Liddle to approve the consent agenda.
(A) BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board to consider approving the minutes of the December 5, 2019 Village Board Meeting.
(B) FINANCE ORDINANCE #16: Dated December 15, 2019 in the amount of $1,667,248.48
(C) PURCHASE ORDERS
20201761 Community Unit School District $ 89,765.09
20201762 Donald E Morris Architects P.C. 26,138.51
TOTAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS $ 115,903.60
TOTAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS & FINANCE ORDINANCE #16 $ 1,783.152.08
Seconded by Trustee Liddle and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #1
Ayes: Addington, Barker, Barry, Guzzo, Liddle, Nero
Nays: None
Absent: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(2) AMENDED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR MARKET CENTRE
Attorney Zemenak addressed the Board on this item.
Motion by Trustee Liddle to consider an ordinance approving an Amended Planned Development Agreement for the Market Centre development at 63rd and Cass, including recently approved revisions to the site plan and mix of uses.
Seconded by Trustee Barry and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #2
Ayes: Addington, Barker, Barry, Guzzo, Liddle, Nero
Nays: None
Absent: None
NEW BUSINESS
(3) INCREASE IN AVAILABLE LIQUOR LICENSE
Deputy Liquor Commissioner Mulhearn & Attorney Aronovitz addressed the Board on this item.
Motion by Trustee Addington to consider an ordinance to increase the number of available Class 23 liquor licenses by one (1) for Margie’s Beef & Gyros 6410 South Cass Ave.
Fire Chief Riley talked about the requirement of fire sprinklers and an MOU. This will be contingent on the square footage. If the establishment is under 2500sqft sprinklers are not required. If it is 2500stft or over then they will need to be installed and an MOU would need to be drafted.
Fire Chief Riley announced that the building measures 2800sqft and confirmed that sprinklers are required. An MOU will need to be drafted.
The food that is served currently will continue to be served.
The Deputy Liquor Commissioner talked about the restrictions letter that will be presented with the Class 23 license.
Attorney Aronovitz said that Margie’s will have 6 gaming machines, if that is what the law allows and said they do have the space for 6 machines in the restaurant.
Seconded by Trustee Guzzo and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #3
Ayes: Addington, Guzzo, Liddle, Nero
Nays: Barker, Barry
Absent: None
(4) AMEND LIQUOR LICENSE CLASS 24 DESCRIPTION
Deputy Liquor Commissioner Mulhearn addressed the Board on this item.
Motion by Trustee Addington to consider an ordinance increasing the number of taps permitted by a business with a Class 24 liquor license.
Prestige Liquors has an eight handle dispenser. Per the ordinance only six of those taps are being used. This is a request so that the other two can be utilized.
Seconded by Trustee Liddle and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #4
Ayes: Addington, Barker, Barry, Guzzo, Liddle, Nero
Nays: None
Absent: None
(5) WBK CONSULTANTS ADDENDUM - 61ST STREET & CUMNOR ROAD WETLAND
DETENTION PROJECT
Finance Director Parker addressed the Board on this item.
Motion by Trustee Liddle to consider an ordinance authorizing an addendum proposal from WBK Consultants for the additional surveying and engineering design services for the 61st Street and Cumnor Road Wetland Detention Project.
Seconded by Trustee Nero and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #5
Ayes: Addington, Barker, Barry, Guzzo, Liddle, Nero
Nays: None
Absent: None
(6) DAYCARES ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT
Community Development Director Sylvester addressed the Board on this item.
Motion by Trustee Nero to consider an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance text amendments regarding, daycare homes and daycare centers.
Seconded by Trustee Liddle and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #6
Ayes: Addington, Barker, Barry, Guzzo, Liddle, Nero
Nays: None
Absent: None
(7) AMENDMENTS TO BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Community Development Director Sylvester addressed the Board on this item.
Motion by Trustee Barry to consider an ordinance approving amendments to Chapter 18, Article VIII, Section 18-487 of the Westmont Code of Ordinances regarding building permit fees.
Seconded by Trustee Addington and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #7
Ayes: Addington, Barker, Barry, Guzzo, Liddle, Nero
Nays: None
Absent: None
MISCELLANEOUS:
● Trustee Addington had a question on what is considered a daycare center and zoning relating to adult use cannabis dispensaries.
● John Zemenak talked about special use conditions for dispensaries.
● Trustee Barry offered condolences to the Foster family and talked about the loss of Floyd Foster. He was the owner of Fosters Truck Safety Lane on Vandustrial Drive.
The business will reopen in the next few weeks.
(8) ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Nero to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by Trustee Liddle and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #8
Ayes: Addington, Barker, Barry, Guzzo, Liddle, Nero
Nays: None
Absent: None
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:17 P.M.
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