Village Board

Village Board Meeting January 22, 2026 6:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. OPEN FORUM Public Comment is subject to the public comment rules and procedures adopted by the Village. 5. REPORTS a. Board Reports i. Mayor ii. Clerk iii. Trustees 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 January 8, 2026. Background of Subject Matter Required Parliamentary Procedure Type Motion b. Finance Ordinance(s) i. Finance Ordinance #1 and #2 Total to be announced at the meeting Type Consent Item Budgeted Page 1 of 86 c. Purchase Order(s) i. Patson $108,250.00 Purchase one 2027 Freightlinter 108SD Dump Truck Chassis to replace current dump truck # 132. Truck will be outfitted by a different vendor. Type Consent Item Budgeted Yes ii. Infosend $35,000.00 Print and mail service for regular utility bills to Westmont utility billing customers in 2026. This is an open purchase order to be used each month throughout 2026. Type Consent Item Budgeted Yes iii. Atlas Bobcat, LLC $51,925.25 Replace an existing Bobcat skid steer loader with the purchase of a new Bobcat skid steer loader. The purchase includes the acquisition of the new skid steer loader at $65,925.25 minus the trade in value of the Village's existing 2011 Bobcat skid steer for $14,000.00. Type Consent Item Budgeted Yes iv. Suburban Labs $30,000.00 Monthly required lab testing services for the presence of coliform in Village drinking water. This is an open purchase order to be used throughout 2026. Type Consent Item Budgeted v. Allied Garage Door $37,049.06 Replace three (3) East facing bay doors at Fire Station #2 on the North side of town. Type Consent Item Budgeted Yes vi. Currie Motors $56,396.00 Purchase a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe to be used as Battalion Chief's vehicle in the Fire Department. The vehicle is vital in setting up fire command operations. Type Consent Item Budgeted Yes Page 2 of 86  vii. Imperial Service Systems, Inc $61,600.00 Cleaning services at Village Hall, Public Works, and the Depot Train Station. This is an open purchase order to be used throughout 2026. Type Consent Item Budgeted Yes viii. Currie Motors $63,050.00 Purchase a new 2023 Ford Super Duty F-250 to replace vehicle #709. Purchase of a new 2023 vehicle compared to a new 2025 / 2026 model provides cost savings. Type Consent Item Budgeted Yes ix. Meade, Inc $140,000.00 Perform 2026 streetlight maintenance throughout the Village. This is an open purchase order to be used throughout 2026. Type Consent Item Budgeted Yes x. Al Warren Oil Company, Inc $250,000.00 Bulk fuel purchases for 2026. This is an open purchase order to be used throughout 2026. Type Consent Item Budgeted Yes xi. Westmont Park District $50,000.00 Westmont Park District digital sign funding Type Consent Item Budgeted xii. Total of Purchase Orders = $883,270.31 Type Consent Item Budgeted d. Total of Purchase Order(s) and Finance Ordinance(s) i. To be announced at the meeting. Type Consent Item Budgeted Page 3 of 86  e. Lions Club 90th Anniversary Proclamation f. Reduce the Number of Available Class 4 Liquor Licenses i. Board to consider an ordinance reducing the number of available Class 2 liquor licenses by one (1) due to the closure and sale of Shri Bistro, LLC, 655 N. Cass Avenue, Westmont, Illinois. Background of Subject Matter This restaurant closed its business on 7/15/25. The Liquor Commissioner has declared this license as forfeited due to this closure for more than 30 days. The proposed ordinance reduces the number of available Class 2 liquor licenses by one (1) due to this forfeiture, and it amends Chapter 10, Section 10-39 of the Village Code to reflect this reduction. Recommendation Approve 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Special Use Permit Request — Tobacco and Vape Retail Store — 101 West Ogden Avenue, Suite B 1. Board to consider an ordinance approving a Zoning Ordinance special use permit to JA RE Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Lit Smokes (Applicant/Tenant) 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. 2. [If the special use is 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 non-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. On January 8, 2026 the Board agreed to reconsider it's previous denial on December 11, 2025 of the special use permit request. 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. Page 4 of 86  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. Type Ordinance Budgeted 9. NEW BUSINESS a. Increase in Class 2 Liquor Licenses by One Board to consider an ordinance increasing the number of available Class 2 liquor licenses by one for Belly Delhi LLC, 655 N. Cass Avenue, Westmont Illinois. Background of Subject Matter Belly Delhi LLC is seeking a liquor license to serve alcohol to their customers. They have been in operation without a liquor license but feel the need for one. The board is asked to increase the number of available Class 2 liquor licenses so that the Liquor Commissioner can issue a license to Belly Delhi if warranted. Additional Background There are two individual owners of Belly Delhi, LLC: Neha Dawra and Vibha Gupta and their manager will be Saurabh Dawra. All three were subject to the license background review process. All three passed this review. The review did not disclose any reason to deny the issuance of this license. Recommendation Approval Type Ordinance Budgeted b. Bond Issuance Authorization - Village of Westmont Board to consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) of the Village of Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000. Background of Subject Matter The issuance of General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) is for the purpose of financing the costs of various capital-related projects, including but not limited to a new fire station and certain improvements to the Page 5 of 86  waterworks system of the Village and paying for costs related thereto. Recommendation Approval Type Ordinance Budgeted Yes 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 Note: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting should contact the ADA Compliance Officer, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, Village of Westmont, Illinois, 60559; or telephone (630) 981-6210 voice, within a reasonable time before the meeting. Listen Everywhere, an assistive listening, mobile app, is now available to visitors attending Board and Commission Meetings held in the Village Hall Board Room. https://westmont.illinois.gov/581/ADA-Listen-Everywhere Page 6 of 86  Clerk’s Office Village of Westmont ​ MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING HELD Thursday, January 8, 2026. Mayor Nero called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. WESTMONT VILLAGE BOARD MEETING ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ​ Mayor Nero​ ​ P​ ​ Clerk A. Szymski ​P TRUSTEES:​ Barker​​ ​ A​ ​ Parrilli​ ​ ​ P Guzzo​ ​ ​ P​ ​ Plowman ​ P​ Liddle​ ​ ​ P​ ​ Scales​​ ​ P ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ STAFF: Gunther​ ​ P​ Parker​​ ​ P​ Brainerd ​ ​ P (Village Manager)​ ​ ​ (Assistant Manager)​ ​ (H.R. Director)​ ​ Hennerfeind ​ P​ Mulhearn​ ​ P​ Liljeberg ​ P (CDD Director)​ ​ ​ (Deputy Liquor Commissioner)​ (I.T.) Chief Gruen​ ​ A​ D.C Weibler​ ​ P​ Altic​ ​ ​ P (Police Department)​​ ​ (Police Department)​​ ​ (Finance Director) Chief Riley​ ​ A​ D.C. Frank​ ​ P​ Mielcarski​ ​ P (Fire Dept.)​ ​ ​ (Fire Department)​ ​ ​ (Gov’t Services) Richards​ ​ P​ McIntyre​ ​ P​ Ries​ ​ ​ P (Deputy Village Clerk )​ ​ (Communications)​ ​ ​ (Public Works Director) ATTORNEY:​ Zemenak P​ ​ ​ Lampariello A A QUORUM WAS PRESENT TO TRANSACT BUSINESS. PRESS: Bugle​ ​ ​ ​ A​ THOSE PRESENT RECITED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Mayor Nero welcomed everyone to the meeting. OPEN FORUM: Page 7 of 86 VOTING KEY:​ A=ABSENT​ ​ AB=ABSTAIN​ N=NO W=Withdrawn ​ ​ ​ P=PRESENT​ Y=YES​ ​ R=RECUSE 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. VOTING SUMMARY ​ ​ ​ 1​ 2​ 3​ 4​ 5​ 6​ 7​ 8​ 9 TRUSTEE BARKER​ ​ A​ A​ A​ A​ A​ A​ A​ A​ A TRUSTEE GUZZO Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y TRUSTEE LIDDLE​ ​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y TRUSTEE PARRILLI​ ​ Y​ Y​ N​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y TRUSTEE PLOWMAN​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y TRUSTEE SCALES​ ​ Y​ Y​ N​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 10​ 11​ 12​ 13​ 14​ TRUSTEE BARKER​ ​ A​ A​ A​ A​ A​ TRUSTEE GUZZO Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ TRUSTEE LIDDLE​ ​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ TRUSTEE PARRILLI​ ​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ TRUSTEE PLOWMAN​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ TRUSTEE SCALES​ ​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ Y​ REPORTS Mayor Nero ●​ Invited Deputy Chief Weilber to the podium to talk about the 2025 donations for the Special Olympics of IL. The community raised an incredible $60,768 for this worthwhile cause. ○​ Ambassador of Special Olympics, Erin Compton, addressed the Village Board. She talked about her experiences and the challenges that people with disabilities face. ○​ Becky Cavenaugh, Special Olympics Athlete, thanked the Village Board for their support. ●​ Asked Trustee Liddle to talk about the loss of a long time Westmont resident, Lillian Archbold. ○​ Trustee Liddle talked about Mrs. Archbold’s life and her wonderful cakes. She was a great baker. The visitation will be January 13 from 4 - 8pm at Capetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home at 39 N. Cass Ave. ○​ Mayor Nero on behalf of the Village Board expressed their condolences. ●​ CP2 Consulting Strategic Plan Stakeholder’s Report and presentation. ○​ Introduction was given by Governmental Services Director Patti Mielcarski. VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 8, 2026 Page 8 of 86  ■​ Cory Poris Plasch talked about the strategic plan and the survey results. ●​ Talked about the focus group process. Six focus groups were conducted with participants including residents, employees, students, businesses, leaders. Village Clerk Szymski ●​ Village Offices will be closed January 19th and February 16, 2026. Garbage service will not be affected by this. ●​ Announced restaurant week. The Westmont Chamber will be hosting Restaurant Week, which will run from February 21 - March1. Trustee Guzzo ●​ The Fire Public Safety Committee meeting dates for 2026 are as follows: March 5, May 28, July 23, November 12 ○​ Meetings begin at 4:30pm and take place at Village Hall. ●​ There were no reported fires this season due to holiday decorations. Thanked everyone for their participation in the “Keep the Wreath Red Program”. ●​ The Westmont Fire Department will be offering CPR classes in 2026. More information can be found on the Village website. Trustee Scales ●​ The Community Development Committee meeting dates for 2026 are as follows: January 22, April 16, July 9, September 17 ○​ Meetings begin at 4:30pm and take place at Village Hall. ●​ Proposals for the update to the comprehensive plan are being received until January 23rd at 4pm. Once proposals are reviewed, interviews will be scheduled with an anticipated contract award in early April. ●​ The next Planning and Zoning meeting will be on January 14th at 6pm. Another Special meeting was added and will be held on February 4th at 6pm. Trustee Parilli ●​ The Public Works Committee meeting dates for 2026 are as follows: March 19, June 11, August 20, December 10 ○​ Meetings begin at 4:30pm and take place at Village Hall. ●​ Reminded everyone that the previously approved annual water rate adjustment went into effect this month. Please check the website for more details. The updated rates will be reflected on the upcoming billing cycle. Trustee Plowman ●​ The Police Public Safety Committee meeting dates for 2026 are as follows: February 5, May 14, August 6, October 1 ○​ Meetings begin at 4:30pm and take place at Village Hall. ●​ Police and Fire would like to remind residents to never hesitate to call 911 if they feel an emergency is taking place. More information on this is available on the Village website. VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 8, 2026 Page 9 of 86  ●​ The Fire and Police Commission is scheduled to continue the interview process this coming Saturday with the goal of reaching full staffing. ●​ Sharps can be disposed of at the Westmont Police Station, 500 N. Cass Ave. All sharps must be properly contained in a biohazard container before being dropped off. ●​ The Westmont Lions Club is celebrating its 90th year. ○​ The secretary of the first Westmont Lions club is actually C.E. Miller, which our school is named after. ○​ The Westmont Lions 90 year celebration is hosting a gala event at the Oak Brook Hilton. The tickets are $50.00 and two drinks come with that ticket. Trustee Liddle ●​ Recapped the Administration / Finance Committee meeting that was held earlier this evening at 4:30pm in Village Hall. ○​ There was a request from the Park District requesting $50,000 for assistance with a new digital sign to be placed on 63rd Street. ○​ An overview from the Communications department was given on social media messaging. ○​ Public Works wanted to make changes to the ordinances to make it easier on developers and business owners. ○​ Personnel code amendments affecting part-time firefighters and police officers was discussed. ○​ TIF status updates were given and a presentation on what a TIF is and explanation of impact. ●​ Park District Winter Beerfest will be February 14, 2026 at TY Warner Park from 2 - 6pm. ●​ Announced a new event called Petpallooza. The PR for this program will feature a pet of the week and we’d like to ask Mayor Nero if his dog Louie can be featured next week. More information will be posted on westmontevents.com ●​ Welcomed the new HR Coordinator, Sara Lawson, to the team. She will be supporting our recruitment efforts and assisting with personnel data changes and other administrative tasks. ●​ The next Administration / Finance Committee meetings will be held on the following dates: February 19, June 25, September 3 Trustee Barker is absent. Mayor Nero gave the report on his behalf ●​ Bins will be in place for Holiday Lights Recycling until January 31st at the Library and the Fire Department Headquarters. ●​ Flood Brothers will be picking up Christmas trees from December 29 to January 30th. Trees must be free of decorations, tinsel, and lights. More information can be found on the news release. ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: ●​ No items to be removed from the consent agenda. (1) CONSENT AGENDA [Omnibus Vote]: Village Manager Gunther addressed the Board on this agenda item. (A) VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES Board Meeting Minutes ●​ Board to consider approving the Village Board Meeting held on December 11, 2025. VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 8, 2026 Page 10 of 86 (B) FINANCE ORDINANCE Finance Ordinance # 26 $ 2,474,877.48 (C) PURCHASE ORDERS: Currie Motors 45,509.00 (D) TOTAL OF PURCHASE ORDER(S) AND FINANCE ORDINANCE(S): $ 2,520,386.48 Motion by Trustee Liddle Seconded by Trustee Scales and the motion passed. VOTE ON MOTION #1 Ayes: Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales Nays: None Absent: Barker UNFINISHED BUSINESS (2) SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST — TOBACCO AND VAPE RETAIL STORE — 101 WEST OGDEN AVENUE, SUITE B 8.a.1 Motion by Trustee Scales 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. Seconded by Trustee Plowman and the motion to reconsider passed. VOTE ON MOTION #2 Ayes: Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales Nays: None Absent: Barker (3) SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST — TOBACCO AND VAPE RETAIL STORE — 101 WEST OGDEN AVENUE, SUITE B 8.a.2 Motion by Trustee Guzzo to approve an ordinance approving the above referenced Zoning Ordinance Special Use Permit. Seconded by Trustee Plowman. VOTE ON MOTION #3 Ayes: Guzzo, Liddle, Plowman Nays: Parrilli, Scales Absent: Barker *Mayor Nero elected not to vote; Trustee Scales made a motion to postpone. The item must now be postponed to January 22, 2026. VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 8, 2026 Page 11 of 86 (4) SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST — TOBACCO AND VAPE RETAIL STORE — 101 WEST OGDEN AVENUE, SUITE B 8.a.2 Motion by Trustee Scales to postpone an ordinance approving the above referenced Zoning Ordinance Special Use Permit until the January 22, 2026 Village Board Meeting. Seconded by Trustee Parrilli and the motion to postpone passed. VOTE ON MOTION #4 Ayes: Guzzo, Liddle, Plowman, Parrilli, Scales Nays: None Absent: Barker SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST — TOBACCO AND VAPE RETAIL STORE — 101 WEST OGDEN AVENUE, SUITE B 8.a.3 The approval of the Special Use Permit was postponed until the January 22, 2026 Village Board meeting. Therefore, the agenda item requesting an increase of a tobacco license has been administratively removed at this time and will be placed on the next agenda. The tobacco license can not be considered without the approval of a Special Use Permit. NEW BUSINESS (5) DOWNTOWN INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT - 33 NORTH CASS AVENUE Community Development Director Hennerfeind addressed the Village Board on this item. Motion by Trustee Liddle 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: a. Waiver to allow a DIP grant where construction of the improvements has already commenced. b. Waiver to allow a 10% increase in eligible funding for this Tier 2 grant; and c. Waiver of the 3-year waiting period for future DIP grant requests. Seconded by Trustee Guzzo and the motion passed. VOTE ON MOTION #5 Ayes: Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales Nays: None Absent: Barker VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 8, 2026 Page 12 of 86 (6) AWARD OF BID PROPOSAL - PARK, CHICAGO AND WILLARD WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS Public Works Director Ries addressed the Village Board on this item. Motion by Trustee Scales to consider an ordinance awarding the bid to Miller Pipeline LLC for the Park, Chicago and Willard Watermain Improvements project, and authorizing a construction contract consistent with the bid documents. Seconded by Trustee Liddle and the motion passed. VOTE ON MOTION #6 Ayes: Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales Nays: None Absent: Barker (7) ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT - CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING FOR THE PARK, CHICAGO AND WILLARD WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Public Works Director Ries addressed the Village Board on this item. Motion by Trustee Scales to consider an ordinance authorizing an engineering services agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for Phase 3 construction engineering services for the Park, Chicago and Willard Watermain Improvements project. Seconded by Trustee Plowman and the motion failed. VOTE ON MOTION #7 Ayes: Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales Nays: None Absent: Barker (8) AWARD OF COOPERATIVE PROCUREMENT - 328 S. WILMETTE NEW COLD STORAGE BUILDING Public Works Director Ries addressed the Village Board on this item. Motion by Trustee Liddle to consider an ordinance approving the purchase and construction of a Public Works storage building and foundation for 328 S. Wilmette pursuant to a Cooperative Procurement Program authorized and administered by the State of Illinois. Seconded by Trustee Scales and the motion passed. VOTE ON MOTION #8 Ayes: Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales Nays: None Absent: Barker VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 8, 2026 Page 13 of 86 (9) CODE OF ORDINANCE REVISIONS - STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Community Development Director Hennerfeind addressed the Village Board on this item. Motion by Trustee Plowman to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the Westmont Code of Ordinances to add local amendments to the DuPage County Countywide Stormwater and Floodplain Ordinance regarding stormwater management. Seconded by Trustee Guzzo and the motion passed. VOTE ON MOTION #9 Ayes: Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales Nays: None Absent: Barker ​ (10) PERSONNEL CODE AMENDMENTS Human Resources Director Brainerd addressed the Village Board on this item. Motion by Trustee Liddle to consider an ordinance approving multiple text amendments to Chapter 62 - Personnel of the Westmont Code of Ordinances. Seconded by Trustee Plowman and the motion passed. VOTE ON MOTION #10 Ayes: Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales Nays: None Absent: Barker (11) DOWNTOWN INCENTIVE PROGRAM - FY2026 ANNUAL BUDGET AND ACTIVITY TARGETS Community Development Director Hennerfeind addressed the Village Board on this item. Motion by Trustee Plowman to consider an ordinance adopting the FY2026 Downtown Incentive Program Annual Budget and Activity Targets. Seconded by Trustee Liddle and the motion passed. VOTE ON MOTION #11 Ayes: Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales Nays: None Absent: Barker VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 8, 2026 Page 14 of 86 (12) RIPPLE FIBER ILLINOIS, LLC - LICENSE AGREEMENT IT Director Liljeberg addressed the Village Board on this item. Motion by Trustee Scales 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. Seconded by Trustee Plowman and the motion passed. VOTE ON MOTION #12 Ayes: Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales Nays: None Absent: Barker (13) UNCOMMON X SECURITY AGREEMENT IT Director Liljeberg addressed the Village Board on this item. Motion by Trustee Scales to consider approving a 3-year agreement with UncommonX for SOC, security operations center, services for the Village of Westmont. Seconded by Trustee Liddle and the motion passed. VOTE ON MOTION #13 Ayes: Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales Nays: None Absent: Barker MISCELLANEOUS - None (14) ADJOURNMENT - 7:17 pm Motion by Trustee Guzzo to adjourn the regular meeting. Seconded by Trustee Barker and the motion passed. VOTE ON MOTION #14 Ayes: Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales Nays: None Absent: Barler MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:17 P.M. ATTEST: ​ ​ APPROVED:​ ​ ​ ​ ​ __________________________________ ​ ___________________________________ Amanda Szymski, Village Clerk ​ ​ ​ Steven T. Nero, Mayor Dated this 22nd day of January, 2026 VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 8, 2026 Page 15 of 86 Page 16 of 86 Page 17 of 86 Page 18 of 86 Page 19 of 86  Village of Westmont Purchase Order PO Date: 2026-01-14 Page: 1 of: 1 Bill To: PUBLIC WORKS THIS NUMBER MUST APPEAR ON ALL INVOICES, PACKAGES AND 155 E. BURLINGTON SHIPPING PAPERS. WESTMONT, IL 60559 Purchase Order # 26200152 Vendor: Ship To: InfoSend, Inc. See Shipping Information Below InfoSend, Midwest, Inc. 4240 E. La Palma Avenue Anaheim, CA 92807-1816 Fax: 714-446-1482 Vendor Number Vendor Phone Number Vendor Fax Number Delivery Reference 100271 714-525-8600 714-446-1482 Item# Description/PartNo QTY UOM Unit Price Extended Price UTILITY BILLS FOR JAN-DEC 2026 1 PROCESS BILLS & CHG OF ADDRESS (JAN-DEC 2026) 1.0 EACH $7,000.00 $7,000.00 GL Account: 4154110 - 55031 - 5INF $7,000.00 Ship To: PUBLIC WORKS 155 E. BURLINGTON WESTMONT, IL 60559 2 POSTAGE FOR BILLING (JAN-DEC 2026) 1.0 EACH $28,000.00 $28,000.00 GL Account: 4154110 - 58027 - 5INF $28,000.00 Ship To: PUBLIC WORKS 155 E. BURLINGTON WESTMONT, IL 60559 By: Authorized Signature PO Total $35,000.00 *All vendors must comply with applicable regulations of the Illinois Department of Human Rights. *This order is exempt from Federal Excise Tax under title 25 USCA, and from Illinois Sales Use and Service Taxes. E9997-4320-07. *Acceptance of this Purchase Order constitutes agreement by vendor that any action arising out of this Agreement may be commenced only in the State or Federal courts located in DuPage County and/or the Northern District of Illinois. The prevailing party shall have their attorney's fees and court costs paid by the losing party. *The Village of Westmont will process all bills in accordance with the Illinois Government Prompt Payment Act 50 ILCS 505. Page 20 of 86 Page 21 of 86 Page 22 of 86 Page 23 of 86  Village of Westmont Purchase Order PO Date: 2026-01-14 Page: 1 of: 1 Bill To: PUBLIC WORKS THIS NUMBER MUST APPEAR ON ALL INVOICES, PACKAGES AND 155 E. BURLINGTON SHIPPING PAPERS. WESTMONT, IL 60559 Purchase Order # 26200149 Vendor: Ship To: Suburban Laboratories, Inc. See Shipping Information Below 1950 S Batavia Avenue Suite 150 Geneva, IL 60134 Fax: 708-544-8587 Vendor Number Vendor Phone Number Vendor Fax Number Delivery Reference 100614 708-544-3260 ext.211 708-544-8587 Item# Description/PartNo QTY UOM Unit Price Extended Price Monthly Coliform Testing Fy26 1 FY26 - Open PO Monthly Coliform Testing 1.0 EACH $30,000.00 $30,000.00 GL Account: 4154110 - 55031 - 5INF $30,000.00 Ship To: PUBLIC WORKS 155 E. BURLINGTON WESTMONT, IL 60559 By: Authorized Signature PO Total $30,000.00 *All vendors must comply with applicable regulations of the Illinois Department of Human Rights. *This order is exempt from Federal Excise Tax under title 25 USCA, and from Illinois Sales Use and Service Taxes. E9997-4320-07. *Acceptance of this Purchase Order constitutes agreement by vendor that any action arising out of this Agreement may be commenced only in the State or Federal courts located in DuPage County and/or the Northern District of Illinois. The prevailing party shall have their attorney's fees and court costs paid by the losing party. *The Village of Westmont will process all bills in accordance with the Illinois Government Prompt Payment Act 50 ILCS 505. Page 24 of 86 Page 25 of 86 Page 26 of 86 Page 27 of 86 Page 28 of 86 Page 29 of 86 Page 30 of 86 Page 31 of 86 Page 32 of 86 Page 33 of 86 Page 34 of 86 Page 35 of 86 Page 36 of 86 Page 37 of 86 Page 38 of 86 Page 39 of 86 Page 40 of 86  Village of Westmont Purchase Order PO Date: 2025-12-29 Page: 1 of: 1 Bill To: PUBLIC WORKS THIS NUMBER MUST APPEAR ON ALL INVOICES, PACKAGES AND 155 E. BURLINGTON SHIPPING PAPERS. WESTMONT, IL 60559 Purchase Order # 26200028 Vendor: Ship To: Imperial Service Systems, Inc. See Shipping Information Below 1815 S. Meyers Road Suite 200 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 Fax: 630-925-1814 Vendor Number Vendor Phone Number Vendor Fax Number Delivery Reference 100152 630-925-1800 630-925-1814 Item# Description/PartNo QTY UOM Unit Price Extended Price Office Cleaning 1 FY26 Open PO: Monthly Office Cleaning - PW 1.0 EACH $26,500.00 $26,500.00 GL Account: 0154260 - 55031 - 1GOV $13,250.00 GL Account: 4154110 - 55031 - 5INF $13,250.00 Ship To: PUBLIC WORKS 155 E. BURLINGTON WESTMONT, IL 60559 2 FY26 Open PO: Monthly Office Cleaning - VH 1.0 EACH $24,000.00 $24,000.00 GL Account: 0154260 - 55031 - 1GOV $24,000.00 Ship To: PUBLIC WORKS 155 E. BURLINGTON WESTMONT, IL 60559 3 FY26 Open PO: Monthly bldg. Cleaning - Depot 1.0 EACH $11,100.00 $11,100.00 GL Account: 0154260 - 55031 - 1GOV $11,100.00 Ship To: PUBLIC WORKS 155 E. BURLINGTON WESTMONT, IL 60559 By: Authorized Signature PO Total $61,600.00 *All vendors must comply with applicable regulations of the Illinois Department of Human Rights. *This order is exempt from Federal Excise Tax under title 25 USCA, and from Illinois Sales Use and Service Taxes. E9997-4320-07. *Acceptance of this Purchase Order constitutes agreement by vendor that any action arising out of this Agreement may be commenced only in the State or Federal courts located in DuPage County and/or the Northern District of Illinois. The prevailing party shall have their attorney's fees and court costs paid by the losing party. *The Village of Westmont will process all bills in accordance with the Illinois Government Prompt Payment Act 50 ILCS 505. Page 41 of 86 Page 42 of 86 Page 43 of 86 Page 44 of 86 Page 45 of 86 Page 46 of 86 Page 47 of 86 Page 48 of 86 Page 49 of 86  Village of Westmont Purchase Order PO Date: 2025-12-29 Page: 1 of: 1 Bill To: PUBLIC WORKS THIS NUMBER MUST APPEAR ON ALL INVOICES, PACKAGES AND 155 E. BURLINGTON SHIPPING PAPERS. WESTMONT, IL 60559 Purchase Order # 26200025 Vendor: Ship To: Meade, Inc. See Shipping Information Below 625 Willowbrook Center Parkway Willowbrook, IL 60527 Email: nas@meade100.com Fax: 708-588-2501 Vendor Number Vendor Phone Number Vendor Fax Number Delivery Reference 100636 708-588-2541 708-588-2501 Item# Description/PartNo QTY UOM Unit Price Extended Price FY26 - Light locate & repair 1 FY26 - Light locate & repair 1.0 EACH $140,000.00 $140,000.00 GL Account: 0154230 - 55041 - 5INF $140,000.00 Ship To: PUBLIC WORKS 155 E. BURLINGTON WESTMONT, IL 60559 By: Authorized Signature PO Total $140,000.00 *All vendors must comply with applicable regulations of the Illinois Department of Human Rights. *This order is exempt from Federal Excise Tax under title 25 USCA, and from Illinois Sales Use and Service Taxes. E9997-4320-07. *Acceptance of this Purchase Order constitutes agreement by vendor that any action arising out of this Agreement may be commenced only in the State or Federal courts located in DuPage County and/or the Northern District of Illinois. The prevailing party shall have their attorney's fees and court costs paid by the losing party. *The Village of Westmont will process all bills in accordance with the Illinois Government Prompt Payment Act 50 ILCS 505. Page 50 of 86  Village of Westmont Purchase Order PO Date: 2025-12-29 Page: 1 of: 1 Bill To: PUBLIC WORKS THIS NUMBER MUST APPEAR ON ALL INVOICES, PACKAGES AND 155 E. BURLINGTON SHIPPING PAPERS. WESTMONT, IL 60559 Purchase Order # 26200024 Vendor: Ship To: Al Warren Oil Company, Inc. See Shipping Information Below 1646 Summer Street Hammond, IN 46320 Fax: 219-852-6010 Vendor Number Vendor Phone Number Vendor Fax Number Delivery Reference 101430 773-789-6218 Item# Description/PartNo QTY UOM Unit Price Extended Price Fuel Purchase FY26 1 Fuel Purchase FY26 1.0 EACH $250,000.00 $250,000.00 GL Account: 0154240 - 56022 - 5INF $250,000.00 Ship To: PUBLIC WORKS 155 E. BURLINGTON WESTMONT, IL 60559 By: Authorized Signature PO Total $250,000.00 *All vendors must comply with applicable regulations of the Illinois Department of Human Rights. *This order is exempt from Federal Excise Tax under title 25 USCA, and from Illinois Sales Use and Service Taxes. E9997-4320-07. *Acceptance of this Purchase Order constitutes agreement by vendor that any action arising out of this Agreement may be commenced only in the State or Federal courts located in DuPage County and/or the Northern District of Illinois. The prevailing party shall have their attorney's fees and court costs paid by the losing party. *The Village of Westmont will process all bills in accordance with the Illinois Government Prompt Payment Act 50 ILCS 505. Page 51 of 86  Village of Westmont Purchase Order T MO PO Date: 2026-01-15 Page: 1 of: 1 WES Bill To: ADMINISTRATION THIS NUMBER MUST APPEAR ON ALL INVOICES, PACKAGES AND 31 W QUINCY SHIPPING PAPERS. WESTMONT, IL 60559 Purchase Phone: 630-981-6216 Order # 26200167 Vendor: Ship To: Westmont Park District See Shipping Information Below 55 E. Richmond Street Westmont, IL 60559 Vendor Number Vendor Phone Number Vendor Fax Number Delivery Reference 100591 Item# Description/PartNo QTY UOM Unit Price Extended Price Park District Digital Sign Funding 1 Park District request for $50,000 to fund an electronic sign on 1.0 EACH $50,000.00 $50,000.00 63rd Street, The request stems from a verbal discussion in 2016 to give the Park District $50,000 from the village's $600,000 road property sale to assist with wayfinding signs after the closure of Westmont Drive. While the verbal commitment was not an official binding agreement, the prior Village Manager had reminded the Park District of the potential $50,000 to assist with a digital sign instead of wayfinding signs in 2020 GL Account: 0151111 58090 1GOV - - $25,000.00 GL Account: 0550512 - 58090 - 21&l $25,000.00 Ship To: ADMINISTRATION 31 W QUINCY WESTMONT. IL 60559 Phone: 630-981-6216 By: Sfeney Park Authorized Signature PO Total $50,000.00 *Allvendors must comply with applicable regulations of the Illinois Department of Human Rights. *This order is exempt from Federal Excise Tax under title 25 USCA, and from Illinois Sales Use and Service Taxes. E9997-4320-07. *Acceptance of this Purchase Order constitutes agreement by vendor that any action arising out of this Agreement may be commenced only in the State or Federal courts located in DuPage County and/or the Northern District of Illinois. The prevailing party shall have their attorney's fees and court costs paid by the losing party. *The Village of Westmont will process all bills in accordance with the Illinois Government Prompt Payment Act 50 ILCS 505. Page 52 of 86 Details Notes Length: Standard Meeting Opening and Minutes Approval The Administration of Finance Committee meeting opened on Thursday, January 8th, 2026, at Village Hall, following a roll call by observation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Brian Johanpeter, presiding, opened and closed the floor for public comment. A motion to approve the minutes from the August 21st, 2025, regular meeting and the November budget workshop was carried, following a motion by Guzo and a second by Plowman (00:00:00). Park District Digital Sign Funding Request Assistant Village Manager Parker provided an update on a Park District request for $50,000 to fund an electronic sign on 63rd Street, similar to those at the fire department and the library, to publicize events (00:00:00). The request stems from a verbal discussion in 2016 to give the Park District $50,000 from the village's $600,000 road property sale to assist with wayfinding signs after the closure of Westmont Drive (00:17:22). While the verbal commitment was not an official binding agreement, the prior Village Manager had reminded the Park District of the potential $50,000 to assist with a digital sign instead of wayfinding signs in 2020 (00:18:13). Digital Sign Location and Usage Executive Director Bob Flack of the Park District confirmed the sign would be located on 63rd Street, at Bellerey Park, replacing an existing park monument sign near the water tower (00:21:03). Mr. Flack stated the Park District intends to mirror the Village's digital sign policy and use the same brick for the pedestal as the other community signs at the South Fire Station and the library. The sign would be used for community-related messaging, such as youth sports registration and Fourth of July events, and the Park District would advertise village information upon request (00:21:55). Advertising Policy and First Amendment Concerns The village's sign policy currently limits advertising to government entities, excluding non-profits, to avoid First Amendment issues and potential lawsuits, citing the example of the KKK. The Park District expressed interest in advertising for local charitable service clubs and sponsors like the Westmont Auto Mile for events such as the Fourth of July fireworks. Assistant Village Manager Parker explained that the Park District, as a separate governing entity, could choose to adjust its policy and accept the Page 53 of 86 Page 54 of 86  ​P26 - _____________, Village of Westmont​ ​Celebrating 90 Years of Westmont Lions​ ​WHEREAS,​​Westmont’s​i​ncorporation was officially passed,​​decided by a vote of 41-28, in​ ​the month of November in the year 1921,​​and;​ ​WHEREAS,​​Westmont’s​​Lions Club was established just​​15 years later, being the oldest​ ​service club in Westmont,​​and;​ ​WHEREAS,​​Westmont Lions Club is true to the work helping​​people see and hear,​ ​giving eye exams, eye glasses, and hearing aids;​​and,​ ​WHEREAS​, Westmont Lions Club recognizes and awards​​Westmont students​ ​annually in both 5th grade and 12th grade,​​and;​ ​WHEREAS,​ ​Westmont Lions Club annual fundraiser in​​the Spring kicks off the​ ​event season in town,​​and;​ ​WHEREAS,​​Westmont Lions Club members participate in​​every Westmont event​ ​and are some of the best volunteers in a town of great volunteers,​​and;​ ​NOW THEREFORE, I,​​Steven T. Nero, by virtue of the​​authority vested in me as​ ​Mayor of the Village of Westmont, do hereby announce and proclaim to all citizens and​ ​set seal hereto, declare that January 24, 2026 is Westmont Lions Club day in the Village​ ​of Westmont celebrating 90 years of service to our community.​ ​PASSED AND APPROVED​​by the Mayor and Board of Trustees​​of the Village of​ ​Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois this 22th Day of January, 2026.​ ​Ayes: _____ Nays: ____ Absent: ____​ ​Approve: _____________________________​ ​Steven T. Nero - Mayor​ ​Attest: ______________________________​ ​Amanda Szymski, Village Clerk​ Page 55 of 86  ​ ​ ​ VILLAGE OF WESTMONT Board of Trustees Memorandum December 11, 2025 Item for Board of Trustees Consideration: Board to consider an ordinance approving a request from JA RE ENTERPRISES, LLC d/b/a LIT SMOKES (Petitioner) and WL Property Acquisitions, LLC (owner), for the property at 101 West Ogden Avenue, Suite B, Westmont, Illinois, 60559, for the following: 1.​ Special Use Permit request for a tobacco and vape retail store in the B-2 General Business District. Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation: At its meeting on November 12, 2025, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the special use permit request (6-0, one vacancy). No one from the public spoke. I.​ BACKGROUND OF ITEM A.​ Location: 101 West Ogden Avenue is located at the corner of West Ogden Avenue and Grant Street. The property is approximately 0.90 acres. 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 which was approved in May of 2024. 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 with a drive-through for non–tobacco products. Aerial Map - 101 West Ogden Avenue (source: DuPage County Parcel Viewer) Page 56 of 86  Zoning Map - 101 West Ogden Avenue B.​ Zoning Designations: SUBJECT PROPERTIES​ B-2 General Business District NORTH​ ​ ​ B-2 General Business District SOUTH​ ​ ​ B-2 General Business District and; R-3 Single-Unit Residence District EAST​ ​ ​ B-2 General Business District WEST​ ​ ​ B-2 General Business District C.​ Neighborhood Characteristics The property is located at the southwest intersection of Grant Street and Ogden Avenue within the Star Buds DevelopmentSubdivision. Much like many commercial properties on the south side of Ogden Avenue, the property is bordered by a variety of uses such as restaurants, services uses, a car dealerships, an automobile garage, and single family residential homes. Street View - 101 West Ogden Avenue (Suite B - Left) (Ogden Avenue View) ____________________________________________________________________________________ PZC 017-2025​ ​ Page 2 of 4 Page 57 of 86 II.​ PETITIONER REQUEST: The petitioner is requesting a special use permit to operate a tobacco and vape retail store at 101 West Ogden Avenue, Suite B which is located in the B-2 General Business District. The petitioner plans on keeping the drive-through open to sell non-tobacco products. III.​ ZONING ANALYSIS A.​ Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Designations The current zoning of the property is B-2 with properties in the immediate area being mostlyB-2 General Business, except for twoR-3 Single Family Detached Residential properties to the south. The Comprehensive Plan designates the future land use in this area as Corridor Commercial, which indicates a zoning district designation of B-2 General Business District is appropriate for the properties. Further the comprehensive plan places the property within the Ogden Avenue Subarea and more specifically the West Gateway District. B.​ Entitlement Requests The petitioners have provided project narratives and supporting documentation for the following request, including the necessary responses to the Special Use Standards and special conditions. Any corresponding standards for entitlement approval consideration can be referenced in item V(B). Appendix A, Section 7.03(A)(125b) requires that all tobacco and vape retail stores obtain a special use permit to assess such impacts as traffic and use of the space, evaluating activities and number of employees. In addition to the Special Use Standards (Sec 13.09) listed below, a tobacco and vape retail store has the following additional Special Condition as listed in Sec. 7.04(6): “Such special use may be permitted provided that no buildings or outdoors portions of the lot containing such use are located within 1,000 feet of a school (not to include nursery schools).” Condition number 6, as stated above, is being met as the nearest school is Miller School, which is approximately 1,035 feet from the property.. The petitioner intends to open a tobacco and vape retail store in a separate unit at 101 West Ogden Avenue, distinct from the existing cannabis dispensary. The new store is planned to operate Monday through Sunday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, mirroring the dispensary's hours. Daily operations are projected to be supported by 3 to 5 employees. The existing drive-through is intended to be maintained, but the petitioner has indicated in the supporting documents that it would be utilized to exclusively sell non-tobacco products. All tobacco and vape products would be sold within the store to verify ID. Based on Sec. 10.06, the proposed adult-use cannabis dispensing organization, classified as a moderate-intensity use, requires one parking stall per 400 square feet. With a floor area of approximately 2,365 square feet, this translates to a requirement of about 6 parking stalls. The proposed tobacco and vape retail store, at approximately 635 square feet, requires one parking ____________________________________________________________________________________ PZC 017-2025​ ​ Page 3 of 4 Page 58 of 86  space per 250 square feet, necessitating 3 parking spaces. The site has 35 parking spaces available to serve both proposed users, which meets the parking requirements. The use must be considered to the Special Use standards, which are noted below: Standards for Special Uses Sec. 13.09(D): A proposed special use shall substantially meet the following standards in order to obtain the recommendation of the planning and zoning commission and approval of the board of trustees: (1)​ That the establishment, maintenance or operation of the special use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare. (2)​ That the special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood. (3)​ That the establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. (4)​ That adequate utilities, access ways, drainage and/or other necessary facilities have been or are being provided. (5)​ That adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress and egress so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. (6)​ That the special use shall in all other respects conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located, except as such regulations may in each instance be modified by the village board pursuant to the recommendation of the plan commission. IV.​ SUMMARY The petitioner seeks approval of a special use permit to operate a tobacco and vape retail store in the B-2 General Business District. The request substantially complies with both the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan, subject to the standards of special use. V.​ LEGAL A.​ Notification: A legal notice was published in Westmont Suburban Life on September 18, 2025 B.​ Code References: Appendix A, Sections 7.03(A)(125b), 7.04(6) and 13.09* *This application was received and processed prior to the comprehensive text amendments to the Village’s zoning ordinance, which went into effect on August 25, 2025. Code references are to sections prior to the reorganization of the zoning ordinance. VI.​ DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: 1.​ Publication notice appearing in the September 18, 2025 Westmont Suburban Life. 2.​ Findings of Fact 3.​ Petitioner Attachments (Edited for PZC): a.​ Planning and Zoning Development Application, received August 13, 2025 b.​ Narrative and responses to the Special Use Standards c.​ Existing Site by BR Design Architecture d.​ Proposed Floor Plan by BR Design Architecture e.​ Proposed Signage Location by BR Design Architecture f.​ Property Owner Authorization Letter g.​ Plat of Consolidation ____________________________________________________________________________________ PZC 017-2025​ ​ Page 4 of 4 Page 59 of 86 Page 60 of 86  VILLAGE OF WESTMONT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FINDINGS OF FACT PUBLIC HEARING OF OCTOBER 8, 2025 PZC 017-2025: Ja Re Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Lit Smokes, regarding 101 W. Ogden Avenue, Suite B, Westmont Request for a special use to allow a tobacco and vape retail store in the B-2 General Business District. CRITERIA NO. 1: ​ That the establishment, maintenance or operation of the special use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare. ​ ​ FINDINGS OF FACT: The proposed use will operate in compliance with all State and local laws governing tobacco and nicotine sales. No on-site consumption will be allowed. No underage sales will be allowed. The store’s exterior and interior will maintain a clean, professional appearance. The proposed use will create jobs and generate sales tax, while operating in a manner that is safe, respectful, and compatible with the surrounding community. CRITERIA NO. 2: ​ That the special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood. ​ ​ FINDINGS OF FACT: The proposed use will be compatible with surrounding commercial uses in terms of building appearance, operating hours, cleanliness, etc. No indoor consumption of products will be allowed. The proposed use is not expected to generate adverse light, noise, odors, vibrations, traffic, or other adverse impacts on surrounding properties. The proposed use has sufficient off-street parking and will operate during normal business hours. CRITERIA NO. 3: ​ That the establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. ​ ​ FINDINGS OF FACT: The property’s proposed commercial retail use and existing zoning are consistent with the commercial uses and commercial zoning of surrounding properties. Surrounding properties are fully-developed. This approval, which will allow a tenant to operate out of an existing building, will not impede the redevelopment of surrounding properties. ​ Page 61 of 86  CRITERIA NO. 4: ​ That adequate utilities, access ways, drainage and/or other necessary facilities have been or are being provided. ​ ​ FINDINGS OF FACT: The property is fully improved and has all necessary utilities, drainage, parking, access ways, or other necessary facilities in place. CRITERIA NO. 5: ​ That adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress and egress so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. ​ ​ FINDINGS OF FACT: The property is accessible from existing driveways designed for ingress and egress for commercial uses, with sufficient off-street parking and sufficient drive aisles to accommodate vehicular traffic flow around the building. The proposed use is low impact and will not generate significant traffic. The property is also accessible by a network of existing public sidewalks that will encourage pedestrian traffic to the property. CRITERIA NO. 6: ​ That the special use shall in all other respects conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located, except as such regulations may in each instance be modified by the village board pursuant to the recommendation of the plan commission. ​ ​ FINDINGS OF FACT: The proposed use conforms with all B-2 District regulations and other regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. No variances or waivers are requested or required. CRITERIA NO. 7:​ The proposed use meets the special conditions of Special Condition 6. ​ FINDINGS OF FACT: The proposed use meets the requirements of Special Condition 6 [Section 7.04(6) of Zoning Ordinance] in that it is located more than 1,000 feet from a school. Page 62 of 86 Page 63 of 86 pROJECT DESCRIpTION: We are proposrng a change of use for the commercial located at 101 W Ogden Avenue Westrnont, lL. The site previously operated as a bakery and is currently vacant The proposed proiect will repurpose the existing building for a new tobacco retail establishment. This business will focus on the lawful sale of tobacco products and related accessories, with no on-site consumption. The proposed use wrll not involve any exterior structural changes to the building, and all interior improvements will comply with local building and health codes We believe this retail use aligns with the commercial character of Ogden Avenue and will help revitalize a currently underutilized property, contributing to the local economy and ,;ob market PROPERTy OWNER TNFORMATTON (tF DTFFERENT THAN pETtTtONER): Property owner(s) WL Property Acquisrtions LLC - 101 Ogden Address Phone Ema il : mi@lovemyiincoln.com BUSINESS OWNER INFORMATION (lF DIFFERENT THAN PETITIONER and PROPERTY OWNER): Property owner(s) Ahmad Joudeh Address: phone: Email : Form last modilled 0511312024 Village of U/estmonl Planning and Zoning Application Page 4 Page 64 of 86 Manager Page 65 of 86 By signing below, the applicant and/or property owner acknowledge that lhe Application lees ore non-refundable and that filling out this form is not a guarantee that the item will appear before the Planning and Zoning Commission. The applicant and/or property owner further acknowledge that all items recommended by Village planning staff for consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission must have received technical approvals from the Consulting Engineel the Consulting Landscape Architect, the Consulting Architect, the Village Forester andlor other Village staff, as deemed appropriate by the Community Development Department, before being recommended for consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission. For this reason, while this is not a requirement, it is highly recommended that the applicant/property owner hire lrcensed professional engineers or architects when preparing their application materials. PETITIONER SIGNATURE: Type or print name: Signature: SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS DAY OF ,20 Notary Public OWNER SIGNATURE: Type or Print name /r, /r*r,rino-ts 4( Signature a SUBSCRIBED D SWORN TO BEFORE ME /,(lu*gra THIS 5+H DAY OF ,2025 Notary Public OI,AIIIA K KIRILOYA Notaw hiuic - Sts0e ol lllhois corirr*ssion No. 1 008CKn Page 7 Formlastmodifiedosll3l2o24villageofWestmontPlannlngandzoningApp|ication Page 66 of 86  Operational Narrative for Lit Smokes - 101 W Ogden Avenue, Westmont, IL Anticipated Staffing Lit Smokes is expected to employ approximately 3 to 5 employees. The team will include: - A Store Manager responsible for overall operations and compliance, - Retail Sales Associates to assist customers and maintain the retail floor, - Part-Time Staff to support operations during peak traffic hours and weekends. Staffing levels will be adjusted based on daily foot traffic, seasonal patterns, and operational demands. Hours of Operation To provide a seamless experience for customers and complement the neighboring Star Buds dispensary, Lit Smokes will adopt identical hours of operation: - Monday through Sunday: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM This schedule supports optimal accessibility for patrons and encourages co-visitation between both establishments. Drive-Thru Operations The Drive-Thru at the site will be utilized exclusively for the sale of non-tobacco products to individuals aged 21 and over, in compliance with applicable regulations. This will provide a safe, efficient, and regulated service option for eligible customers seeking convenience. All tobacco and vape products will be sold exclusively inside the store. Customers seeking these products will be required to enter the physical premises to ensure proper ID verification and Page 67 of 86 compliance with local and state requirements. Lease Obligations Star Buds will remain fully and primarily obligated under the Lease for all payment and performance obligations associated with the premises. This includes full responsibility for: - Timely rent payments, - Maintenance and upkeep duties, - Ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions set forth in the lease agreement. This arrangement ensures that the property remains under a single responsible party from a leasing and compliance perspective, supporting a stable and professional business operation. Commitment to Compliance and Community Lit Smokes is committed to: - Maintaining a professional and compliant retail environment, - Operating in full alignment with local and state regulations, - Positively contributing to the commercial ecosystem of the Village of Westmont. Through responsible practices and a customer-focused approach, Lit Smokes aims to serve as a valued retail neighbor alongside Star Buds. Page 68 of 86 General Compliance Statement We respectfully submit this statement to confirm that the proposed use at 101 W Ogden Avenue, Suite B has been reviewed under the same zoning compliance standards as the neighboring cannabis dispensary. The dispensary underwent a full proximity review as part of its special use approval process, which included verification that no schools (excluding nursery schools) were located within 1,000 feet of the premises. As our proposed retail operation is located immediately adjacent to the previously approved dispensary, the same geographic and zoning conditions apply. Therefore, our site remains in full compliance with the 1,000-foot separation requirement, and no additional schools are located within that radius. This precedent demonstrates that our proposed use is consistent with Village zoning requirements, and we respectfully request consideration of this confirmation in support of our application. Sincerely, Ahmad Joudeh JAK LLC Page 69 of 86  (1) That the estabtishment, maintenance or operation of the speciat use witt not be detrimentaI to or endanger the pubtic heatth, safety, morats, comfort or generat wetfare. The proposed operation of Lit Smokes wil,t not be detrimentat to or endanger pubtic heatth, safety, morats, comfort, or generat wetfare. The business witt compLy with att state and loca[ laws governing tobacco sates, inctuding age restrictions and security measures. No on-site consumption wil,t be atl.owed, and the store wit[ maintain a ctean, professionat appearance. Located in a commercial area, Lit Smokes witl contribute positivel.y to the tocat economy by creating jobs and generating sates tax, white operating in a manner that is safe, respectfut, and compatibte with the surrounding community. (2) That the speciat use witt not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes atready permitted, nor substantiatty diminish or impair property vatues within the neighborhood. The proposed special use for Lit Smokes witt not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of surrounding properties, nor will, it substantiail.y diminish or impair property vatues. The store wit[ operate within an existing commerciat zone and maintain a professionat, ctean, and compl,iant retaitenvironment. No disruptive activity, [oitering, or on-site consumption witl, occur. ALt signage and operations witt conform to Vitl.age codes, ensuring compatibitity with neighboring businesses and a positive presence within the commercial, district. (3) That the estabtishment of the speciatuse witt not impede the normat and orderty devetopment and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. The establishment of Lit Smokes will not impede the normal and orderly development or improvement of surrounding properties for permitted uses. The p.opo."i use is consistent with the commercial zoning of the area and will occupy an existing commercial space without altering surrounding land use patterns. The business will operate rispectfully and in compliance with all applicable regulations, supporting continued commercial vitality urd complementary development in the district. ".r"o.r.aging (4) That adequate utilities, access ways, drainage and/or other necessary facilities have been or are being provided. Adequate utilities, access ways, drainage, and other necessary facilities have been or will be provided for Lit Smokes. The proposed location is within an existing commercial development Page 70 of 86 that is already fully served by public infrastructure, including water, sewer, electricity, and stormwater management. No additional public improvements will be required to accommodate the proposed tobacco retail use. (5) That adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress and egress so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. Adequate measures have been taken to ensure safe and efficient ingress and egress for Lit Smokes, minimizing traffic congestion on public streets. The site is accessible from existing driveways designed for commercial use, with sufficient parking and circulation.pu.. to accommodate customer flow. The proposed use is low-impact and will not generate excessive traffic beyond what is typical for a small retail store. (6) That the special use shall in all other respects conform to the applicable regulations of the modified district in which it is located, except as such regulations may in each instance be by the village board pursuant to the recommendation of the plan commission. of the The proposed special use for Lit Smokes will conform to all applicable regulations and all operational, design, zoning d-istrict in which it is located. No variances are anticipated, be necessary, and silnage elements will comply with Village codes. Should any modifications they ,iill f,e addressed throughlhe proper channels and in accordance with recommendations from the Planning andzoningcommission and the village Board. Page 71 of 86 Response to Special Condition 6 In response to Special Condition 6 outlined in the Village of Westmont’s review comments dated August 27, 2025: “Such special use may be permitted provided that no buildings or outdoors portions of the lot containing such use are located within 1,000 feet of a school (not to include nursery schools).” We confirm that the subject property at 101 W Ogden Avenue, Suite B is not located within 1,000 feet of any school, excluding nursery schools. A location analysis has been conducted, and it verifies that the property meets the required separation distance. As noted, the adjacent cannabis dispensary underwent the same review and was approved under this condition, further demonstrating that the location complies with the Village’s zoning requirements. Accordingly, the proposed special use is in full compliance with Special Condition 6. Sincerely, Ahmad Joudeh JAK LLC Page 72 of 86 Exhibit A – School Separation Verification This exhibit provides a visual confirmation that the proposed site at 101 W Ogden Avenue, Suite B, Westmont, IL complies with Special Condition 6, which requires that no portion of the use be located within 1,000 feet of a school (excluding nursery schools). The map below shows the subject property (blue point) and the 1,000-foot buffer zone (red circle). No schools are located within the buffer. Page 73 of 86  Property Use Authorization Letter August 5,2025 Village of Westmont Community Development Department 31 W Quincy Street Westmont, lL 60559 subject: Property Use Authorization for 101 w ogden Avenue, westmont, lL To Whom lt May Concern, l, Michelle Edmonds, asthe Managerof WL PropertyAcquisitions LLC- 101 Ogden, theentitythat owns the property located at 101 W Ogden Avenue, Westmont, lllinois, hereby firovide my written consent for the use of the above-referenced property as a tobacco store. This letter serves to confirm that I have reviewed the proposed business use and have no objections to a tobacco store operating at this location. I understand that the proposed use may require review and approval by the Village of Westmont and support the applicant's efforts to move forward in the permitting and licensing process. Please feelfree to contact attomey Joseph A. Neveril at (630) 670-S412should you require any further information or documentation in support of this matter. Sincerely, Michelle Edmonds Manager WL Property Acquisitions LLC - 101 Ogden sig nature: frMichalla Eobaono$ Aug 06, 2025 Date Page 74 of 86 ___.1 - _J -tE I Q--ooDCHlrlxuc 3 -T I ld3 AREA OF WORK E wo&o ,l leneror l! .l ::. WORK G 4.E ,% 6 t, I l-t- IlllElr r I AREAOFI(RKF.** tIl ul *lol* G; l-E ai rcE IOAU{.re D+mrem: Ei .1: b .!r C2 | .i; 0e tr u, AREA OF WORK H tubttu tl rii I I B I I $lcrl I (alur uia ?6 I u_- * I { o= I { LOT 3 AREA OF WORK J I AREA OF WORX A. REMOVE EXISTING OGDEN AVE ACCES$ PROMDE NEW SIDEWALK CONNECTION ANO LANOSCAPING/IMPERVIOUS AREA SEE CIVILAND LANDSCAPE PLANS' sie P= 8€ ;E 1 OF WORK AREAOF WORK B. REMOVE EXISTING LIGHT POLES AND CAP AT BASE. LOCATIONS NO LONGER NECESSARY GIVEN NEW PHOTOMETRIC LAYOUT, LOT 7 Lq2 AREAOF WORK C. REMOVE EXISTING OUMPSTER ENCLOSURE - NO STRUCTURESWTHIN ) DESIGN EASEMENT. 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I iiE, pt eI: tr5Ei : ; t g Elr gl: E lr i a !, EII !ru8 [ !o Etj =l-s,i. olE oiaii i *2iE -E g ; i:*16! r: .:!: t': I t:" i:.: t Ir tl*I Ar 6 EL- i ^: si-r :E;ii.* 6"8 6 6 3 t:] tia: ti iiir z ri ! I I ?5 ::9 -r_l I la t! cU ! t ii :3I q.; I;ll llti rl ir i !E l;;9 i rl.i Ii d;i t 6:l ii t,l "a 1 ffi i!{ ,2L I ? ts?EeEi :Fwcis ;g5dE3 ,,H,=ai?36 5lP93iZ9d zIQZA\-a iqdg;:Q* ilirts6<EE nE,ii,EiEl;iitE?Et oo o o o o =l ri lr I tl tl ll lt ii tl ll =O  Page 78 of 86 u fit, ir I HEir z I L 0 qf F E o t, ;air$ 'd4EBXffiTn;T= ilEtg 69909 il'-rNonlstM u o l( iq s '3AV N30CO M r0r 3 9 r(O 1t rt I s< CE SfYOI,tlSJ,T *r$ EE|iEEii i ? sonSuyjs E sNotstAlu 0NV slnssr ?EIEBi6E EE; 6 E-E iIEt F t! Irrl a sii i i E Iiri TIB{ d q !;I; t i !,'! E r i,: ,,r-,e \ ,,0I-,t "s{,c \ I --t---\- itii C-.2 - l[ .lt-i.l x U M llu Etii 6rl! o (J to o il> [< llz c) 6 U oo a o ) L o F x -4. o F a 6 6 l= Z U ffi zl o cra ffi ,.0-,t ,,0-,tt ! EI t8 ill BV ilt a a* ^- (I} +? 4,--. <I It 6 va ilt It B a t g 6 It I i ,1 lI , r IE lI tE T! Ei Ir. !E ilt, r'; ri il ,i I I b F H I 3 I c 3 s I It I f, ilr 1A XE o U a o L o U o d o_ ) .o o F I. il I ul I -l a n v u j) 12/31/2025 Dear Trustees of the Village Board, On behalf of Star Buds, I am respectfully submitting this letter requesting reconsideration of the Village Board’s recent denial of our special use permit request. I appreciate the time and attention given to our application and would welcome the opportunity for further dialogue and clarification on our requested use. Star Buds came to Westmont with the understanding that the Village supports thoughtful redevelopment and responsible business growth. From the outset, our intent has been to invest significantly in a long-vacant property, improve the aesthetics of the site, and create an operation that generates sustained traffic, tax revenue, and economic activity for the Village. I believe we have delivered on that commitment through substantial capital investment, ongoing compliance, and consistent engagement with Village staff. I recognize that concerns were raised regarding the proposed use and operational elements, including the drive-through. I would like to clarify that we remain fully open to refining or modifying the proposed business operations to better align with the Board’s expectations and the Village’s planning objectives. We are open to discussing the operational model, and other conditions that address questions raised during the Board discussion. Our goal has always been to develop a complementary use that supports the existing dispensary, enhances customer experience, and benefits the Village as a whole. Additionally, as the Board is aware, the drive-through special use permit remains in effect, with a utilization deadline of May 30, 2026. As that date approaches, it is important for us to maintain this use permit and proceed with the business use applied for. I request that the Board consider one of the following paths forward:  Granting reconsideration of the application with the opportunity for further clarification and discussion;  Referring the matter back to us for refinement with guidance on specific operational related concerns; or  Allowing us to present a modified proposal that directly addresses the Board’s feedback. We would welcome the opportunity to attend an in-person meeting, answer questions, and engage in a constructive dialogue. Thank you for your time and consideration. We remain committed to working collaboratively with the Village of Westmont to achieve a positive outcome for all parties involved. Respectfully, Ahmad Joudeh 708-328-0177 AJoudeh@Starbuds.us Page 79 of 86  ORDINANCE NO. ______ AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) of the Village of Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000 for the purpose of financing the costs of various capital-related projects, including but not limited to a new fire station and certain improvements to the waterworks system of the Village and paying for costs related thereto. WHEREAS, the Village of Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois (the “Village”), is a municipal corporation and body politic of the State of Illinois (the “State”), duly created, organized and existing under the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/1-1-1, et seq. (the “Municipal Code”), and having the powers, objects and purposes provided by said Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village (the “Corporate Authorities”) have determined that it is advisable, necessary and in the best interests of the Village to (i) finance various capital-related projects, including but not limited to a new fire station and certain improvements to the waterworks system of the Village (the “Projects”) and (ii) pay certain costs of issuance of the Bonds (as such term is hereinafter defined), all for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Village; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the Projects, including legal, financial, bond discount, if any, printing and publication costs, capitalized interest, if any, and other expenses (collectively, the “Costs”), will not exceed $35,000,000, and the Village has insufficient funds on hand and lawfully available to pay such Costs; and WHEREAS, up to $35,000,000 of alternate bonds need to be issued at this time pursuant to the Local Government Debt Reform Act of the State, as amended, 30 ILCS 350/1 to 350/18 (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the best interests of the Village that the Projects be completed, and in order to raise funds required for such purpose it will be necessary for the Village to borrow an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000 and in evidence thereof to issue alternate bonds, being general obligation bonds payable from all collections distributed to the Village from Retailer’s Occupation Taxes, Service Occupation Taxes, Use Taxes and Service Use Taxes (the “Pledged Revenues”); and WHEREAS, if the Pledged Revenues are insufficient to pay the alternate bonds, ad valorem property taxes levied against all of the taxable property in the Village without limitation as to rate or amount (the “Pledged Taxes”) are authorized to be extended to pay the principal of and interest on the alternate bonds; and WHEREAS, the Village is authorized to pay debt service on the Bonds, in addition to the Pledged Revenues defined above, from any legally available source, including but not limited to (i) Net Revenues of the Village’s Waterworks System (generally, “Net Revenues” means gross 45455422.5/164196.00001 Page 80 of 86 revenues minus operation and maintenance expenses) and (ii) all collections distributed to the Village from Non-Home Rule Municipal Retailers’ Occupation and Non-Home Rule Municipal Service Occupation Taxes, at a rate of 0.5% (“Non-Home Rule Sales Taxes”), as approved by Ordinance No. 25-036 adopted by the Corporate Authorities on the 20th day of March, 2025; and WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Section 15 of the Act, the Village is authorized to issue the Bonds in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the Projects and to pay the Costs. NOW THEREFORE, Be It Ordained by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois, as follows: Section 1. Incorporation of Preambles. The Corporate Authorities hereby find that all of the recitals contained in the preambles to this Ordinance are full, true, and correct and do incorporate them into this Ordinance by this reference. Section 2. Determination to Issue Bonds. It is necessary and in the best interests of the Village to complete the Projects, and pay the Costs, and, in order to do so, alternate bonds in one or more series of the Village are hereby authorized to be issued and sold in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000, and known as “General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source)” (the “Bonds”) of the Village, said Bonds being payable from the Pledged Revenues and the Pledged Taxes. The Village is authorized to pay debt service on the Bonds, in addition to the Pledged Revenues defined above, from any legally available source, including but not limited to the (i) Net Revenues and (ii) Non-Home Rule Sales Taxes. Section 3. Publication. This Ordinance, together with a notice in the statutory form, shall be published once by the Corporate Authorities in the Westmont Suburban Life, being a newspaper of general circulation in the Village, and if a petition, signed by 1,187 electors (said number being the greater of (i) seven and one-half percent (7½%) of the registered voters in the Village or (ii) the lesser of 200 registered voters or 15% of registered voters), is filed with the Village Clerk within thirty (30) days after the date of the publication, asking that the question of the issuance of the Bonds (the “Proposition”) be submitted to referendum, then the Proposition shall be submitted to the electors of the Village at the general election to be held on the 3rd day of November, 2026. If no petition is filed with the Village Clerk within said 30-day period, then this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect and the Bonds shall be authorized to be issued. The Circuit Court may declare that an emergency referendum should be held prior to said election date pursuant to the provisions of Section 2A-1.4 of the Election Code of the State, as amended. A petition form shall be provided by the Village Clerk at the principal office of the Village, located at 31 West Quincy Street, Westmont, Illinois, to any individual requesting one. Section 4. Additional Ordinances. If no petition meeting the requirements of applicable law is filed during the petition period hereinabove referred to, then the Corporate Authorities may adopt additional ordinances or proceedings supplementing or amending this Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of the Bonds and prescribing all the details of the Bonds, so long as the -2- 45455422.5/164196.00001 Page 81 of 86 maximum amount of the Bonds as set forth in this Ordinance is not exceeded and there is no material change in the purposes described herein. Such additional ordinances or proceedings shall in all instances become effective in accordance with applicable law. This Ordinance, together with such additional ordinances or proceedings, shall constitute complete authority for the issuance of the Bonds under applicable law. Section 5. Additional Proceedings. If no petition meeting the requirement of applicable law is filed during the petition period hereinabove referred to, then the preparation and distribution of a preliminary official statement relating to the Bonds is hereby approved, and the President is hereby authorized to deem the preliminary official statement nearly final. Section 6. Severability. If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause, or provision shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Ordinance. Section 7. Repealer. All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are to the extent of such conflict hereby repealed. -3- 45455422.5/164196.00001 Page 82 of 86  Section 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law. AYES: _________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ NAYS: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ABSENT: ______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ PASSED this 22nd day of January, 2026. APPROVED by me this 22nd day of January, 2026. By: ___________________________________ Its: Steve Nero President, Village of Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois ATTEST: By: _________________________________ Its: Amanda Szymski Village Clerk, Village of Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois -4- 45455422.5/164196.00001 Page 83 of 86  NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS AND RIGHT TO FILE PETITION AND HEARING ON PROPOSED ISSUANCE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Ordinance No. __________, adopted on January 22, 2026, the Village of Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois (the “Village”), intends to issue alternate bonds, being general obligation bonds, in one or more series (the “Bonds”), payable from the hereinafter identified revenue sources, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000, bearing interest per annum at not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by law at the time the Bonds are sold, and has determined that it is necessary to issue bonds to (i) finance various capital-related projects, including but not limited to a new fire station and certain improvements to the waterworks system of the Village, and (ii) pay certain costs of issuance of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be payable from (a) all collections distributed to the Village from Retailer’s Occupation Taxes, Service Occupation Taxes, Use Taxes and Service Use Taxes, and (b) ad valorem property taxes levied against all of the taxable property in the Village without limitation as to rate or amount. The ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds (the “Authorizing Ordinance”) is attached hereto and appears below this notice. The Village is authorized to pay debt service on the Bonds, in addition to the Pledged Revenues defined above, from any legally available source, including but not limited to the (i) Net Revenues and (ii) Non-Home Rule Sales Taxes (as each is defined in said Authorizing Ordinance). Notice is hereby further given that if a petition signed by 1,187 or more electors of the Village (being equal to the greater of (i) 7.5% of the registered voters in the Village or (ii) 200 of those registered voters or 15% of those registered voters, whichever is less) asking that the issuance of the Bonds be submitted to referendum is filed with the Village Clerk within thirty (30) days after the date of the publication, asking that the question of the issuance of the Bonds (the “Proposition”) be submitted to referendum, then the Proposition shall be submitted to the electors of the Village at the general election to be held on the 3rd day of November, 2026. If no petition is filed with the Village Clerk within said 30-day period, then this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect and the Bonds shall be authorized to be issued. The Circuit Court may declare that an emergency referendum should be held prior to said election date pursuant to the provisions of Section 2A-1.4 of the Election Code of the State of Illinois, as amended. The forms of petitions shall be provided by the Village Clerk at the principal office of the Village located at 31 West Quincy Street, Westmont, Illinois, to any individual requesting one. By order of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village. Dated this 22nd day of January, 2026. /s/ Amanda Szymski Village Clerk Village of Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois -5- 45455422.5/164196.00001 Page 84 of 86  PETITION To the Village Clerk of the Village of Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois: We, the undersigned, being registered voters of the Village of Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois, do hereby petition you to cause the question of issuing General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) (the “Bonds”) of said Village to an amount not to exceed $35,000,000 to (i) finance various capital-related projects, including but not limited to a new fire station and certain improvements to the waterworks system of the Village, and (ii) pay certain costs of issuance of the Bonds, said Bonds being payable from (a) all collections distributed to the Village from Retailer’s Occupation Taxes, Service Occupation Taxes, Use Taxes and Service Use Taxes, and (b) ad valorem property taxes levied against all of the taxable property in the Village without limitation as to rate or amount, to be certified to the County Clerk of DuPage County, Illinois, and submitted to the electors of said Village at the next election to be held at which said question may be voted upon. Name Address ______________________ ______________________, Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois ______________________ ______________________, Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois ______________________ ______________________, Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois ______________________ ______________________, Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois ______________________ ______________________, Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois ______________________ ______________________, Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois ______________________ ______________________, Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois I, _____________________ of ______________________ (insert residence address), ____________, Illinois, do hereby certify that I am a citizen of the United States and at least 18 years of age or older, and in the County of DuPage, Illinois, and that the signatures on this petition were signed in my presence, and are genuine, and, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the persons so signing were at the time of signing this petition registered voters of said Village and that their respective addresses are correctly stated herein. /s/ Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____ day of __________, 2026. Illinois Notary Public My Commission Expires: _____________________ -6- 45455422.5/164196.00001 Page 85 of 86  BINA Notice Form The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois will hold a public hearing on February 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held at the Village Hall located at 31 West Quincy Street, in Westmont, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds in an amount not to exceed $35,000,000 to (i) finance various capital-related projects, including but not limited to a new fire station and certain improvements to the waterworks system of the Village, and (ii) pay certain costs of issuance of the Bonds. By: /s/ Amanda Szymski Title: Village Clerk Village President’s Approval and Order Setting Public Hearing: The undersigned, President of the above Municipality hereby approves and orders the setting of the above Bond Issue Notification Act hearing. Date: ______________, 2026 Steve Nero, President When signed by the Village President, please date and email back to Shelly Scinto at scinto@millercanfield.com. -7- 45455422.5/164196.00001 Page 86 of 86