Village Board
Regular MeetingWestmont, IL · June 11, 2026
Agenda
Village Board Meeting
June 11, 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 May 28, 2026.
Background of Subject Matter
Required Parliamentary Procedure
Type Motion
b. Finance Ordinance #12
i. Total to be announced at the meeting
Type Consent Item
Budgeted
c. Purchase Order(s)
i. There are no purchase orders for this agenda
Type Consent Item
Budgeted
d. Total of Purchase Order(s) and Finance Ordinance #12
i. Total to be announced at the meeting
Type Consent Item
Budgeted
e. Community Events
i. Independence Day Celebration - 2026
Board to consider an ordinance approving the following requests from
the Westmont Park District regarding the annual 4th of July celebration
at Ty Warner Park on July 4, 2026:
1. 4th of July special event traffic plan — various one-ways and
street closures around Ty Warner Park from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
2. Amplified Sound Permit
3. Tent permit fee wiaver
4. Food Truck fee waiver
Background of Subject Matter
The annual 4th of July celebration at Ty Warner Park has been a
successful event for many years.
Type Consent Item
Budgeted
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
a. Increase in Class 3 Liquor Licenses by One
Board to consider an ordinance increasing the number of available Class 3
liquor licenses by one (1) for Westmont Cilantro LLC, d/b/a Cilantro Grill, 15
W. Ogden Avenue, Westmont, IL.
Background of Subject Matter
Westmont Cilantro LLC, d/b/a Cilantro Grill, 15 W. Ogden Avenue has
applied for a Class 3 Liquor License for its proposed restaurant. This license
permits a restaurant to sell all liquors, restricted to a service bar setup. The
plan is to locate this restaurant in the same space previously held by Anna's
Café. This is a restaurant specializing in authentic Mexican meals. This
company is very popular throughout the county and the country. The Zoning
Ordinance allows restaurants as a permitted use at this location.
Additional Background
The principal owner of Westmont Cilatro LLC is Architaben Patel, the spouse
of the strip mall's owner. A background on Ms. Patel was completed, and
the review did not locate anything to prevent the Board from increasing the
number of available Class 3 Licenses and the Liquor Commissioner from
issuing a liquor license to this applicant.
Recommendation
Approve
Type Ordinance
Budgeted
b. BNSF Lease Agreement Termination
Board to consider an ordinance terminating the lease agreement with BNSF
for certain parcels related to the Westmont BNSF Station Renovation project.
Background of Subject Matter
The Village entered into lease agreements with BNSF in 1975, with three (3)
subsequent amendments in 1981, 1986 and 1988. The Village began
working on a new lease agreement with BNSF in 2019 which was never
finalized. Simultaneously with this process, Metra began planning for
Westmont station and platform improvements. Part of these improvements
requires Metra to enter into a lease agreement with BNSF. In order for
Metra to enter into a lease with BNSF, the Village must terminate its lease
with BNSF. This termination will become effective once the new lease
between BNSF and Metra becomes effective.
Additional Background
In the next several months, the Village will need to enter into new lease
agreements with both Metra and BNSF.
Recommendation
Approve an ordinance terminating the lease agreement with BNSF.
Type Ordinance
Budgeted
c. IOS Statement of Work – Fire Dept. Assessment Program
Board to consider an ordinance approving a Statement of Work with
Industrial/Organizational Solutions, Inc. (“IOS”) for an assessment program
for the Westmont Fire Department.
Background of Subject Matter
The Westmont Fire Department has created the position of Division Chief -
Training. This is a new, full-time position, and the selected individual will
participate in the Downstate Fire Pension Fund. The Westmont Fire & Police
Commission must conduct the testing and evaluation of candidates for this
position and hire a candidate from the final eligibility roster. The Commission
wishes to retain IOS as a consultant to develop and implement an
assessment program for the testing and evaluation of candidates for this
position.
Additional Background
IOS has provided a Statement of Work for its services in the amount of
$34,330.00. The F&P Commission has successfully utilized IOS over the past
20-plus years to develop and implement assessment programs for the hiring
and promotional needs of the Westmont Police Department.
Recommendation
Approve
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
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Village Board Meeting
June 11, 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 May 28, 2026.
Background of Subject Matter
Required Parliamentary Procedure
Type Motion
b. Finance Ordinance #12
i. Total to be announced at the meeting
Type Consent Item
Budgeted
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c. Purchase Order(s)
i. There are no purchase orders for this agenda
Type Consent Item
Budgeted
d. Total of Purchase Order(s) and Finance Ordinance #12
i. Total to be announced at the meeting
Type Consent Item
Budgeted
e. Community Events
i. Independence Day Celebration - 2026
Board to consider an ordinance approving the following requests from
the Westmont Park District regarding the annual 4th of July celebration
at Ty Warner Park on July 4, 2026:
1. 4th of July special event traffic plan — various one-ways and
street closures around Ty Warner Park from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
2. Amplified Sound Permit
3. Tent permit fee wiaver
4. Food Truck fee waiver
Background of Subject Matter
The annual 4th of July celebration at Ty Warner Park has been a
successful event for many years.
Type Consent Item
Budgeted
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
a. Increase in Class 3 Liquor Licenses by One
Board to consider an ordinance increasing the number of available Class 3
liquor licenses by one (1) for Westmont Cilantro LLC, d/b/a Cilantro Grill, 15
W. Ogden Avenue, Westmont, IL.
Background of Subject Matter
Westmont Cilantro LLC, d/b/a Cilantro Grill, 15 W. Ogden Avenue has
applied for a Class 3 Liquor License for its proposed restaurant. This license
permits a restaurant to sell all liquors, restricted to a service bar setup. The
plan is to locate this restaurant in the same space previously held by Anna's
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Café. This is a restaurant specializing in authentic Mexican meals. This
company is very popular throughout the county and the country. The Zoning
Ordinance allows restaurants as a permitted use at this location.
Additional Background
The principal owner of Westmont Cilatro LLC is Architaben Patel, the spouse
of the strip mall's owner. A background on Ms. Patel was completed, and
the review did not locate anything to prevent the Board from increasing the
number of available Class 3 Licenses and the Liquor Commissioner from
issuing a liquor license to this applicant.
Recommendation
Approve
Type Ordinance
Budgeted
b. BNSF Lease Agreement Termination
Board to consider an ordinance terminating the lease agreement with BNSF
for certain parcels related to the Westmont BNSF Station Renovation project.
Background of Subject Matter
The Village entered into lease agreements with BNSF in 1975, with three (3)
subsequent amendments in 1981, 1986 and 1988. The Village began
working on a new lease agreement with BNSF in 2019 which was never
finalized. Simultaneously with this process, Metra began planning for
Westmont station and platform improvements. Part of these improvements
requires Metra to enter into a lease agreement with BNSF. In order for
Metra to enter into a lease with BNSF, the Village must terminate its lease
with BNSF. This termination will become effective once the new lease
between BNSF and Metra becomes effective.
Additional Background
In the next several months, the Village will need to enter into new lease
agreements with both Metra and BNSF.
Recommendation
Approve an ordinance terminating the lease agreement with BNSF.
Type Ordinance
Budgeted
c. IOS Statement of Work – Fire Dept. Assessment Program
Board to consider an ordinance approving a Statement of Work with
Industrial/Organizational Solutions, Inc. (“IOS”) for an assessment program
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for the Westmont Fire Department.
Background of Subject Matter
The Westmont Fire Department has created the position of Division Chief -
Training. This is a new, full-time position, and the selected individual will
participate in the Downstate Fire Pension Fund. The Westmont Fire & Police
Commission must conduct the testing and evaluation of candidates for this
position and hire a candidate from the final eligibility roster. The Commission
wishes to retain IOS as a consultant to develop and implement an
assessment program for the testing and evaluation of candidates for this
position.
Additional Background
IOS has provided a Statement of Work for its services in the amount of
$34,330.00. The F&P Commission has successfully utilized IOS over the past
20-plus years to develop and implement assessment programs for the hiring
and promotional needs of the Westmont Police Department.
Recommendation
Approve
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
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Clerk’s Office
Village of Westmont
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING HELD Thursday, May 28, 2026
Mayor Nero called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M.
WESTMONT VILLAGE BOARD MEETING ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mayor Nero P Clerk A. Szymski P
TRUSTEES: Barker P 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 A Mulhearn P Rice P
(CDD Director) (Deputy Liquor Commissioner) (I.T.)
Chief Gruen P D.C. Thompson A Altic P
(Police Department) (Police Department) (Finance Director)
Williams P D.C. Fitzgerald P Mielcarski P
(CDD) (Fire Department) (Gov’t Services)
Richards A Babyar 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
Westmont Chamber President: A
THOSE PRESENT RECITED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Nero welcomed everyone to the meeting.
OPEN FORUM:
● Bonnie Wayman-Dodd, 248 Robinson: Wanted to make sure that there is communication on
the south end of town. Now that the Fire Department building is under construction the
digital sign has been removed. She does not follow social media for information.
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○ Assistant Village Manager Parker responded: Residents can sign up for notify me so
that emails get sent to residents, and that the digital sign will be put up before the
building goes up.
● Susan Steinmiller, 1012 S Williams St. #3: Talked about mental health and how it can affect
anyone. Would like Mental Health 708 proposal to be placed on the ballot for a referendum.
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
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TRUSTEE BARKER Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
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 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
TRUSTEE PLOWMAN Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
TRUSTEE SCALES Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
TRUSTEE BARKER Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
TRUSTEE GUZZO Y Y Y Y R Y Y
TRUSTEE LIDDLE Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
TRUSTEE PARRILLI Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
TRUSTEE PLOWMAN Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
TRUSTEE SCALES Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
REPORTS
Mayor Nero
● Gave a recap of the State of the Village Address. Mayor appreciates the Board and village
staff who were able to attend. It was a good presentation on where we are and where we
are heading. Congrats to our Village Manager, who did a wonderful job on the presentation.
The video should be published in the near future.
● One North Cass Community Meeting is scheduled for June 17th at Holy Trinity, 5:30pm.
Holiday Properties is coordinating a community meeting and invites the public to meet and
discuss the potential project at One North Cass. This is NOT a Village meeting, however
the Village agreed to promote the meeting as this is an important project for our community.
This is common for developers to hold these meetings and residents who are interested are
encouraged to attend.
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● The Independence Day celebration is right around the corner. It will be held at Ty Warner
Park on July 4th. There will be a great fireworks and drone show.
● Mark Farner, The lead singer of Grand Funk Railroad, will be at the Taste of Westmont on
July 11th.
Clerk Szymski
● Village Hall will be closed June 19 and July 3, 2026.
Trustee Guzzo
● The Fire Public Safety Committee meeting is on June 11, 2026, 4:30pm, at Village Hall.
Everyone is invited to attend.
● Recapped the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Westmont Fire Department facility
which was held on Tuesday, May 26th at 6015 S. Cass Ave. It was a wonderful ceremony
and thanked everyone who was involved. On a personal note the building that is being torn
down was originally dedicated to Fire Chief Frank Johanik, Trustee Guzzo’s father. The new
building will also be a dedication to Fire Chief Frank Johanik. Thanked everyone for their
support.
Trustee Scales
● The next Community Development Committee meetings will be July 9 & September 17.
● The Downtown Rezoning public hearing will be held on June 10th. This is a public meeting
and everyone is welcome to attend. Details can be found on the Village website.
Trustee Parrilli
● The next Public Works Committee meeting will be August 20th at Village Hall.
● Recapped the Public Works meeting that occurred earlier.
○ Each division came in and talked about different projects going on in the Village.
○ Talked about staffing updates.
○ Spring Tree Planting with a goal of having 250 trees for America’s 250
anniversary.
○ They gave away 253 seedlings and it’s also adopt-a-planter season.
○ There will be some landscaping done around Village Hall.
○ There will be updates to the bathrooms, board room, and the front doors of
Village Hall.
● Encouraged residents to visit our website for construction project updates and
information.
Trustee Plowman
● The next Police Public Safety Committee meeting will be August 6, 2026, 4:30pm, at
Village Hall.
● The Lions Spring Fling Event went very well. The weather was great. Thanked Public
Works, first responders, and other staff. Acknowledged the inconvenience to businesses
and residents during the festival. The money that was collected from this event goes back
to our community to fund many projects. Thanked the community and Village Board who
were in support of the event.
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● The Memorial Day parade was also a very nice event. It was a wonderful day and event.
Pictures from the parade and ceremony have been posted to the Village photo gallery.
● Safer Video Program - Citizens are encouraged to let the Police Department know about
their personal video cameras to help improve community safety. Information is on the
Village website. The police can use your camera footage as evidence if something is
caught on camera.
Trustee Liddle
● The next Administration / Finance Committee meeting will be June 25th, 4:30pm, at Village
Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.
● Petpawpalooza was a very big success. Hundreds of guests and their pets came to the
event to meet with vendors, hear educational presentations, and participate in the pet
contests. A mascot was chosen, Sawyer the cat. Photos of this event have been posted on
the Westmont Special Events Stanley Jamburger facebook page.
● Cruisin’ Nights begin one week from today on Thursday in downtown Westmont. The first
event will be held on June 4th. Overall there will be 12 events. Each event is on Thursday
from 5pm - 9pm on Cass Ave. There are themes every week. June 18th will be village
vehicle night (police, fire, public works). More information can be found on the Westmont
Special Events website, westmontevents.com
● The Taste of Westmont is coming up. The event is scheduled for July 9-12. There are many
volunteer opportunities still available and details can be found on westmontevents.com.
Mark Farner, the original lead singer for Grand Funk Railroad, will be performing on
Saturday night. Chicago’s best tribute band Dancing Queen performing the music of ABBA
will be Friday night. The country’s best Chris Stapleton tribute band Tennessee Whiskey will
be performing on Saturday night. Country music artist Alli Walker is performing Sunday
night. There will also be over 100 musicians performing over the weekend. The new South
Stage will be located on Cass north of Burlington, so check it out. Great food, great vendors,
all ages carnival, and more. Go to westmontevents.com for more info
● Summer window murals - Businesses can sign up for summer themed windows through
westmontevents.com
Trustee Barker
● The Environmental Improvement Committee has been scheduled for June 8th at the
Westmont Public Library. Jon Yeater will be the speaker at that meeting. He leads our
Forestry Division in Westmont.
● Vision and Vibe is scheduled for September 12-13. There is a call for artists (dance,
theater, music, and art) to get involved. Information is also on the website.
● The Memorial Day service was wonderful. 1,300,000 soldiers have given their lives in the
last 250 years that we have been a nation.
● Employee Jesse Raap from Public Works is the Employee of the year.
● Sidewalk improvements were also discussed during the Public Works Committee meeting.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
● No items to be removed from the consent agenda.
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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(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 following:
○ Minutes of the Village Board held on May 14, 2026.
(B) FINANCE ORDINANCE
● Finance Ordinance # 11 $ 1,830,150.32
(C) PURCHASE ORDERS: None
(D) TOTAL OF PURCHASE ORDER(S) AND FINANCE ORDINANCE(S): $1,830,150.32
(E) PROCLAMATION - PEOPLE’S RESOURCE CENTER
Board to consider approving a proclamation honoring People's Resource Center for over fifty years
of service to DuPage County.
(F) PROCLAMATION - GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS
Board to consider approving a proclamation declaring June 5-7, 2026, to be National Gun Violence
Awareness Weekend in the Village of Westmont.
(G) REDUCE THE NUMBER OF AVAILABLE CLASS 2 LIQUOR LICENSES
Board to consider an ordinance reducing the number of available Class 2 liquor licenses by one (1)
due to the sale of 15 W. Café, d/b/a Dolces,13 N. Cass Avenue, Westmont, Illinois.
Motion by Trustee Liddle to consider the consent agenda.
Seconded by Trustee Plowman and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #1
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
*Jenny Fabian from the People’s Resource Center addressed the Village Board. She is
grateful for the community and support. She spoke about food insecurity and the service to
people who struggle.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
(2) INCREASE IN CLASS 2 LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE
Deputy Liquor Commissioner Mulhearn and Sophia Papageorge-Karvelas addressed the
Village Board.
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Motion by Trustee Plowman to consider an ordinance increasing the number of available Class 2
liquor licenses by one for 15 W. Café, d/b/a/ Dolces, 13 North Cass Avenue, Westmont, Illinois.
Seconded by Trustee Scales and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #2
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(3A) SUBDIVISION & WAIVER - 1351 SOUTH RIDGE ROAD
Senior Village Planner Williams, Attorney Zemenak, Sonja Smilga-Damjonovich, & Ellen K.
Raymond addressed the Village Board.
Motion by Trustee Plowman to consider ordinances approving requests from Sonja Smilga for the
property at 1351 South Ridge Road, Willowbrook, Illinois, 60527, for the following:
1. Preliminary Plan and Final Plat of Subdivision to create one (1) lot in the R-1(A) Single-Unit
Residential District.
Seconded by Trustee Liddle and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #3A
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(3B) SUBDIVISION & WAIVER - 1351 SOUTH RIDGE ROAD
Senior Village Planner Williams, Attorney Zemenak, and Public Works Director Ries
addressed the Village Board.
Motion by Trustee Scales to consider ordinances approving requests from Sonja Smilga for the
property at 1351 South Ridge Road, Willowbrook, Illinois, 60527, for the following:
2. A waiver of the fee-in-lieu contribution for right-of-way improvements that are required by
Sec. 5.05(d) of the Land Development Code (second option- requires any developer to
install sidewalks). .
Seconded by Trustee Guzzo and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #3B
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
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(4) LOT COVERAGE VARIANCE - 326 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET
Senior Village Planner Williams, Village Engineer Ulreich, and Richard Barclay addressed the
Village Board.
Motion by Trustee Guzzo to consider an ordinance approving a request from Richard and Carol
Barclay, for the property at 326 South Washington Street, Westmont, for a Zoning Ordinance
Variance to the maximum lot coverage in the R-3 Single-Unit Residential District for a deck and
pool.
Seconded by Trustee Liddle and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #4
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(5) SPECIAL USE PERMIT - 10 WEST BURLINGTON AVENUE - MAHJONG STUDIO
Senior Village Planner Williams and Angel Leveston addressed the Village Board
Motion by Trustee Scales to consider an ordinance approving a request from Hinsdale Mahjong
Society, LLC, d/b/a, HMS Mahjong Society (Petitioner), and Westmont Downtown LLC (Owner) for
the property at 10 West Burlington Avenue, Westmont, for a Special Use Permit to operate an
Indoor Other Participant Entertainment business (mahjong studio) in the B-1 Downtown Edge
District.
Seconded by Trustee Liddle and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #5
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(6) SPECIAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT - 50 WEST OGDEN AVENUE - TESLA
Senior Village Planner Williams and the General Manager of Tesla (Westmont) Zak Berta
addressed the Village Board
Motion by Trustee Liddle to consider a request from Tesla, Inc. and Ogden Avenue LLC for the
property at 50 West Ogden Avenue, Westmont, for a Special Use Permit amendment to allow
modified operations and conditions for an existing Vehicle Sales or Rentals business engaged in
vehicle sales and minor vehicle repair and maintenance in the B-2 General Business District.
Seconded by Trustee Guzzo and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #6
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
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(7) SUBDIVISION - 300 WEST 60TH STREET
Senior Village Planner Williams and Eric Bailey addressed the Village Board
Motion by Trustee Scales to consider an ordinance approving a request from the Karen Bailey
Meyer Trust and the David P. Meyer Trust for the property at 300 West 60th Street for a preliminary
plan and final plat of subdivision to subdivide one (1) lot into two (2) lots in the R-3 Single-Unit
Residential District.
Seconded by Trustee Liddle and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #7
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(8) MAJOR SITE PLAN - 5628 SOUTH CASS AVENUE - TOWN HOMES
Senior Village Planner Williams and Public Works Director Ries addressed the Village Board.
Public Comments:
Bonnie Wayman-Dodd, 248 Robinson Lane - Has concerns with flooding. Drainage is a huge
problem in this area and now that there will be 4 units on one property it could overload the area.
Laurel Rugen, 513 N. Grant - Has concerns about the building density on parcels. Things are
getting more cramped and there isn’t enough green space.
Motion by Trustee Scales to consider an ordinance approving a request from 5628 SOUTH CASS
LLC for the property at 5628 South Cass Avenue, Westmont for a Major Site Plan Approval for a
Multi-Unit Building containing four (4) dwellings in the R-4 General Residential District.
Seconded by Trustee Plowman and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #8
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(9) VIDEO GAMING LIQUOR LICENSE AMENDMENT
Assistant Village Manager Parker addressed the Village Board.
Motion by Trustee Guzzo to consider an ordinance amending the Class 23 liquor license
classification pertaining to video gaming contained in Chapter 10, Section 10-36 of the Westmont
Village Code of Ordinances.
Seconded by Trustee Scales and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #9
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
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(10) ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS - ACCESSORY VIDEO GAMING
Senior Village Planner Williams addressed the Village Board.
Motion by Trustee Scales to consider approving requests from the Village of Westmont for the
following:
1. Zoning Ordinance text amendments to Chapter 95 – Zoning, of the Westmont Code of
Ordinances, Section 6.01, regarding the addition of Video Gaming, Accessory as a
permitted use in the B-1(A) Downtown Core and B-1 Downtown Edge Zoning Districts.
2. Zoning Ordinance text amendments to Chapter 95 – Zoning, of the Westmont Code of
Ordinance, Section 6.04, regarding the deletion of certain supplemental use regulations for
Video Gaming, Accessory.
Seconded by Trustee Plowman and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #10
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(11) ENGINEERING AGREEMENT - PHASE 2 DESIGN ENGINEERING RESIDENTIAL ALLEY
RECONSTRUCTION
Public Works Director Ries addressed the Village Board.
Motion by Trustee Scales to consider an ordinance approving an engineering agreement with
Thomas Engineering Group, LLC for Phase 2 design engineering for Residential Alley 14N
Reconstruction.
Seconded by Trustee Liddle and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #11
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(12) EXERCISE OF OPTION YEAR 1 - DUPAGE COUNTY SALT BID
Public Works Director Ries addressed the Village Board.
Motion by Trustee Scales to consider an ordinance exercising the first option year of the DuPage
County Salt Bid with Compass Minerals.
Seconded by Trustee Liddle and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #12
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
May 28, 2026
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(13) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT - SOUTH WESTMONT FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT
Deputy Fire Chief Fitzgerald addressed the Village Board.
Motion by Trustee Guzzo to consider an ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement
with the South Westmont Fire Protection District for fire protection and ambulance services.
Seconded by Trustee Liddle and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #13
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
(14) WINTRUST BANK LOCK BOX ACCOUNT
Finance Director Altic addressed the Village Board.
Motion by Trustee Plowman to consider a resolution authorizing the establishment of a new lock
box account with Wintrust Bank for ambulance billing payments and authorizing signatories to that
account.
Seconded by Trustee Liddle and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #14
Ayes: Barker, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
Recuse: Guzzo
(15) SURPLUS PROPERTY - VILLAGE HALL
Governmental Services Director Mielcarski addressed the Village Board.
Motion by Trustee Liddle to consider an ordinance to declare outdated, unused items from the
departments in Village Hall as surplus property.
Seconded by Trustee Plowman and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #15
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
MISCELLANEOUS
● None
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
May 28, 2026
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(16) ADJOURNMENT - 7:58 pm
Motion by Trustee Liddle to adjourn the regular meeting.
Seconded by Trustee Plowman and the motion passed.
VOTE ON MOTION #4
Ayes: Barker, Guzzo, Liddle, Parrilli, Plowman, Scales
Nays: None
Absent: None
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:58 P.M.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________________ ___________________________________
Amanda Szymski, Village Clerk Steven T. Nero, Mayor
Dated this 11th day of June, 2026
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
May 28, 2026
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Statement of Work
Client: Village of Westmont, IL
Project Title: Westmont Fire Department Assistant Chief2026 Assessment 2026For
Division Chief - Training
THIS STATEMENT OF WORK (“SOW”) is entered into and effective on the 11th day of
June, 2026 between Industrial/Organizational Solutions, Inc. (“IOS”), an Illinois corporation, and the Village
of Westmont, an Illinois municipal corporation (“Village”).
WHEREAS, IOS is an industry leader in providing consulting services and products that support fire
departments and fire and police commissions in their recruitment, hiring, and promoting of personnel; and
WHEREAS, the Village desires to retain the services of IOS as a consultant to assist the Westmont Fire
and Police Commission with its hiring assessment process and to provide related assessment products for
the position of Division Chief-Training within the Village’s Fire Department (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, IOS is willing to perform the services and prepare and provide the assessment products set
forth in this SOW for the Project, and the Village desires to retain IOS pursuant to the terms of this SOW.
NOW, THEREFORE, for the mutual covenants and obligations set forth herein, the parties agree as
follows:
The purpose of this documentSOW is to describe the components of the pProject that will be performed
and to document the associated costs. The table on the following page willbelow describes the
anticipated pProject steps and associated costs. Should any component of the pProject need to be
modified, IOS will contact the clientVillage and explain the required modification and any associated
pricing change, along with any change in the anticipated time line for completion. Any future change in
the proposed pProject must be mutually acceptable to the ClientVillage and IOS. IOS’s services,
products, and expenses for this Project will not exceed $34,330.00 unless the parties agree and execute
a written amendment to this SOW detailing the increased costs and the reasons for the increased costs.
I/O SolutionsIOS will submit three invoices: 1/3 of the total cost at pProject commencement, 1/3 of the
total cost after assessment development, and 1/3 of the total costs after pProject completion, unless
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otherwise requested by the clientVillage. The Village shall pay IOS’s invoices pursuant to the Illinois Local
Government Prompt Payment Act, 50 ILCS 505/1, et seq. (the “Act”). Pursuant to the Act, the Village has thirty (30)
days after its receipt of an invoice to review and approve the invoice, and the Village must make payment within
thirty (30) days after the date of approval. Additionally, pursuant to the Act, if the Village fails to timely pay an
invoice, interest shall accrue at the rate of 1% of any amount approved and unpaid for each month or fraction
thereof until final payment is made.
Upon execution of this SOW by the parties, and prior to the performance of any work on the Project by
IOS, the parties will communicate about the specifics of the assessment center program needed by the
Village and the time-line for completion of the assessment center program by IOS. IOS shall prepare a
time-line for completion of the assessment center program for the Village’s approval. The finalized
time-line shall constitute an amendment to this SOW and shall be executed by the parties. IOS agrees
and understands that meeting all benchmarks contained in the agreed-upon time-line is an essential
part of this SOW, and the failure of IOS to meet the dates contained in the time-line or any benchmarks
contained therein shall constitute a breach of this SOW. However, if IOS is unable to meet any agreed-
up benchmark contained in the time-line due to failures of the Village to timely provide information to
IOS, to timely pay IOS’ invoices, and/or to timely meet its other obligations to IOS as set forth in this
SOW, the Village agrees to negotiate and execute a revised timeline with new benchmarks.
The Village reserves the right to terminate this SOW at any time, for cause or not for cause, upon
fourteen (14) days advance written notice to IOS. Upon receipt of a notice of termination from the
Village, IOS will stop performing work on the Project, and it will issue a final invoice to the Village for
services rendered, assessment center programs prepared, and costs incurred through the date that it
received the notice of termination. The Village agrees to pay said final invoice pursuant to the Act,
unless the Village terminates this SOW for cause and based on reasonable disputes with the quality or
timeliness of the services, products, and or/invoices of IOS.
Within five (5) business days after the Village’s execution of this SOW, IOS shall provide certificates of
insurance all with the minimum insurance coverages and limits as set forth in Exhibit A to this SOW. But
in no event shall any work on the Project begin without an insurance certificate or policy having been
provided and approved by the Village. Such certificates shall be from companies with a general rating of
A and a financial size category of Class X or better, in Best's Insurance Guide. Such certificates of
insurance shall provide that no insurer change, modification in, or cancellation of any insurance shall
become effective until the expiration of 30 days after written notice thereof shall have been given to
the Village. IOS shall, at all times during the term of this SOW, maintain and keep in force, at the IOS’s
expense, the insurance coverages provided above.
IOS shall act as an independent contractor in providing and performing the services and products to the
Village pursuant to this SOW. Nothing done pursuant to this SOW shall be construed to create the
relationship of principal and agent, employer and employee, partners, or joint venturers between IOS
and the Village. Neither party shall have authority to bind the other party to any agreement or
obligation with a third party.
No amendment or modification to this SOW shall be effective unless and until such amendment or
modification is in writing, properly approved in accordance with applicable procedures, and executed.
This SOW shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. The sole venue for any litigation
between the parties arising out of this SOW shall be the Circuit Court of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, DuPage
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County, Illinois. Each party waives the right to a trial by jury for any litigation between the parties arising out of this
SOW.
This SOW may be executed in several counterparts, each of which, when executed, shall be deemed to be an
original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
Upon execution of this SOW, each party shall provide the name and contact information of its Project coordinator
to the other party. Any notice required or desired to be given under this SOW by a party shall be provided in
writing to the designated Project coordinator of the other party.
Project Notes
ClientVillage will be responsible for providing a suitable site at which to conduct exams and
assessments.
ClientVillage will be responsible for assessor related costs.
ClientVillage will be responsible for any actor fees, if required (estimated $1,400).
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Consultant Consulting Tech. Admin.
Project Step Hrs. Assoc. Hrs. Wrtr. Hrs Hrs. Cost
Screening & Assessment Design 50 19 4 0 $14,045
Develop assessment plan (exercises and
themes) based on candidate profile and critical
incidents 2
Present assessment plan to Commission and
make necessary refinements 2
Develop 3-exercise assessment center
(projection: public presentation, incident
command scenario, leadership interview) 40 10 4
Present assessment content and rating criteria
to Commission 2
Develop assessor plan (expect mix of fire service
executives and city managers) 2
Recruit assessors (estimate 6 assessors for 2
days) 2 9
Assessment Center 32 25 0 0 $10,235
Train assessors and administer assessment
center 18 18
Compile scores 1 4
Create profile package for each candidate with
narrative assessment and recommended action 10 3
Present results to Commission 3
Project Expenses $10,050
Consultant travel-related costs $450
Assessor travel-related cost $6,000
Assessor honorariums ($250/day) $3,000
Administrative costs (shipping, freight, printing) $600
TOTAL PROJECT INVESTMENT $34,330
Schedule of Hourly Rates - IOS 2026
Category Rate
Consultant/Industrial Psychologist $230/hour
Consulting Associate $115/hour
Technical Writer $90/hour
Administrative Assistant $40/hour
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Authorizations:
Acceptance by ClientVillage:
I acknowledge that I have reviewed this Statement of Work and hereby authorize I/O SolutionsIOS and
its representatives to commence work on the pProject components as described herein.
Signature of Authorized Agent
Title of Authorized Agent
Date
Acceptance by IOS:
IOS agrees to conduct the work outlined herein according to a timeline that is mutually agreeable to
both parties.
______________________
Signature of Authorized Ag ent
_Manager of Regional Assessments
Title of Authorized Agent
_May 26, 2026
Date
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EXHIBIT A
MINIMUM INSURANCE COVERAGES
A. Workers' Compensation Insurance
Workers' Compensation Insurance in statutory limits
B. Commercial General Insurance
Bodily Injury and Property Damage combined:
$1,000,000 General Annual Aggregate Per Project
$1,000,000 Products and Completed Operations Annual Aggregate
$1,000,000 Each Occurrence
C. Automobile Liability Insurance
Bodily Injury and Property Damage combined:
$1,000,000 Single Limit Each Occurrence
D. Umbrella (Excess) Liability Insurance
Bodily Injury and Property Damage combined:
$1,000,000 General Annual Aggregate
E. Professional Liability
$2,000,000 Each Claim/Aggregate
The following must appear on the certificate of insurance before work can begin or any payments can be released:
The Village of Westmont is named as an additional insured as respects the general liability, automobile liability and
umbrella (excess) liability policies. Waivers of subrogation endorsements apply as required by written contract and
where permissible by law.
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