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Key approvals and outcomes (motions, movers/seconds and roll‑call results follow):

- Consent agenda: Approved minutes, select executive session minutes for release, finance ordinance No. 8, two purchase orders and proclamations. Finance ordinance No. 8 covered bills totaling $3,335,452.65; two purchase orders exceeding $25,000 were listed: Mead & Incorporated for $75,797.65 (replacement of 12 concrete streetlight poles) and Safe Step for $25,000 (sidewalk cutting/grinding to address trip hazards). Combined purchase orders and ordinance items brought the consent total to $3,436,250.30. Motion made by Trustee Niro; seconded by Trustee Little. Roll call: unanimous vote in favor among trustees present; motion passed.

- Appointment to Planning & Zoning Commission: Mayor Gunter nominated Thomas Sharp to fill an open Planning & Zoning vacancy. Trustee Parker moved to confirm the appointment; Trustee Little seconded. Roll call recorded unanimous approval among trustees present; motion passed. Chair Doug Carmichael will swear in Commissioner Sharp at the next P&Z meeting.

- Quincy Streetscape Phase 2 — construction engineering: The board approved an engineering services agreement with Premier Engineers, LTD for construction engineering services for the Quincy Streetscape Phase 2 project in the amount of $102,181.50. Director Rees described the work as including construction administration, shop‑drawing review, field inspection and documentation; special elements include structural review for a building tie‑in, stair landing and a snow‑melt system. Motion to approve was made and seconded; roll call passed.

- Hydrant painting/restoration contract: The board awarded the hydrant restoration contract through a joint, multi‑municipality bid to Go Painters, Inc. Work includes sandblasting, priming and two coats of safety red paint. The bid allows options for years two and three with annual increases; the village budgeted $25,000 for this year's work. Motion to approve carried by roll call.

- Purchase of real estate: Trustees approved an ordinance to acquire property at 17 West Traube (two single‑family lots adjacent to the library driveway) to support future village and library parking and site improvements. The village will subdivide and retain the lot contiguous to planned parking improvements; the seller approached the village. Motion to approve moved by Trustee Guzzo and seconded by Trustee Scales; roll call passed.

- Intergovernmental agreements — DuPage County stormwater grants: The board approved three intergovernmental agreements with DuPage County for detention basin naturalization/water‑quality projects at North Adams Street, 3927 North Lincoln and 328 South Wilmette Avenue. The county grant will reimburse the village for 25% of project costs; total reimbursement across the three projects was described as \"almost $40,000\". Director Rees credited staff (John Nader) for successful applications. Motion to approve carried by roll call.

Other routine business included proclamations for National Volunteer Week and Arbor Day and the monthly treasurer's report. The board adjourned following approval of the final motions.

Votes at a glance (selected):
- Consent agenda (Finance Ord. No. 8 and PO details): Approved — mover: Trustee Niro; second: Trustee Little; roll call: unanimous among trustees present.
- Thomas Sharp, Planning & Zoning appointment: Approved — mover: Trustee Parker; second: Trustee Little; roll call: unanimous among trustees present.
- Premier Engineers, Quincy Streetscape Phase 2 ($102,181.50): Approved — motion made and seconded; roll call: passed.
- Go Painters, hydrant restoration contract (base year + options; village budgeted $25,000): Approved — mover: Trustee Little; second: (recorded); roll call: passed.
- Purchase of 17 West Traube (real estate): Approved — mover: Trustee Guzzo; second: Trustee Scales; roll call: passed.
- DuPage County stormwater grants (three projects; ~25% reimbursement; ~ $40,000 total county share): Approved — mover: Trustee Little; second: Trustee Berry; roll call: passed.

Details and roll‑call tallies are recorded in the official minutes and transcript sections for each item; where the transcript did not specify amounts (for example purchase price for 17 West Traube), the transcript was noted as \"not specified.\"","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-04-17 Village of Westmont Regular Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Village of Westmont Board of Trustees approved multiple items at its April 17 meeting, including a finance ordinance and purchase orders, a Planning & Zoning appointment, engineering and restoration contracts, a property purchase and three DuPage County stormwater grant agreements.","taxTitle","Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois","taxId",52068,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6268581,"Westmont board postpones vote on Norcom alarm‑monitoring agreement amid legal review and customer concerns",280,2199000,2479000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3055158-117d3409fe1867f8290538b3436e5e4e&start=2199&end=2479","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3055158-117d3409fe1867f8290538b3436e5e4e/thumbnail_2199000.jpg","/articles/6268581/Westmont/DuPage-County/Illinois/Westmont-board-postpones-vote-on-Norcom-alarmmonitoring-agreement-amid-legal-review-and-customer-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268581-a15899f3f2c202fcc33303fa10cda696/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179448&Signature=caa2A~Ck6F7EhGz1zL7woxwS02OuxolXEkTB7kDPLud-rVFIoLgOLj8XYHd9Y09ECM0van7iER~agx~KF3xMLTQrxejXHi7CUylKXjk3H3Phim2wxeuAug8KCWvJGdb-3iaGlwbJ1BZ2W2iFMooJGDHSRs8Nf43TBaEM-J1ubsHwAdMt-cOtH8nL~MfoCtnAT0nWKjsX3nMqBj-OTanbIU2kVaqcxkLFdYnJu-T-ZUNHxIOlFu4Tp6P7niIbCiIL-IB7Zjf8ioD7Clj41eP2vG0Z40unh7eohQmZP949q6XK57zZkIJjq~mM8nS8PpIytm5Ixdei3LA9sKGo149YNg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Westmont postponed consideration of an exclusive‑license agreement with Norcom Public Safety Communications, Inc. after village legal counsel said Norcom's lawyers had not provided final comments on indemnification language. The board voted to postpone the item for two weeks.

Attorney Don Zemenak told the board that Norcom's counsel had been asked to respond to a single section involving indemnification and that the village expected to have the revisions wrapped up within two weeks. \"They thought they'd have responsive comments to us by today on just 1 section involving indemnification. They never got back to us in time,\" Zemenak said.

Trustees then discussed whether Norcom is effectively the only available alarm‑monitoring option in the region because of the capital and hub equipment required to connect to the village's systems. Zemenak said the village does not have room at the police department hub to host another vendor's monitoring equipment without a significant capital investment.

A trustee, speaking from personal experience as a Norcom customer, described repeated billing and collections issues after cancelling service and urged staff to keep watch on the company if an agreement proceeds. The trustee said the company had grown from a very small operation into a larger business since first contracting with the village and expressed concern about potential overcharging.

Trustee Nero moved to postpone; Trustee Little seconded. The board approved the motion by roll call. Zemenak said the item will be brought back as soon as counsel completes the review.","Trustees voted to postpone consideration of an exclusive‑license alarm monitoring agreement with Norcom Public Safety Communications so Norcom counsel and village attorneys can resolve indemnification language; trustees and at least one board member raised concerns about Norcom's market position and customer billing practices.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6268586,"Westmont trustees approve 'Protect Our Pollinators' No‑Mow‑Till‑Mother's‑Day program",297,1316000,1613000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3055158-117d3409fe1867f8290538b3436e5e4e&start=1316&end=1613","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3055158-117d3409fe1867f8290538b3436e5e4e/thumbnail_1316000.jpg","/articles/6268586/Westmont/DuPage-County/Illinois/Westmont-trustees-approve-Protect-Our-Pollinators-NoMowTillMothersDay-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268586-2acdc48da2d400aa75b751024e2d2029/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179448&Signature=h14qU5lEq-e8kfqLzKFGzUtsXta4Edg58sHcvhdbxIa4wnqgyJaTO545j5dx9ATl2i9ord1oC39UXSDttUCTbOoBcQAcrov74WXHl2hx4JvZOx~ytS5wk8qPFgzLgfk8L~IeYtK5gMDChQk05a0kkjS-xiLrsrvCYxoGuRKMWOFkemlGj37BuNn~z9b-ni3ngHvDJ5n7m6Zk9S3GgxUYA32wHqgD9fDwmviOdEXSUAmTWGQso1nHaRs0D-s0xT25O93o0gNK8i1dGeeC0laFQw45rGnSdjhewKurcTfe2y0ZmAQu5-KwdWUY7rkhO2lbdQD5nQJbNGoredFwbJGlAw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Westmont Board of Trustees approved a village program to encourage residents to convert parts of their lawns to native plants and delay mowing until after Mother's Day, voting unanimously during the April 17 meeting.

Trustee Barker, who presented the item, said the update transitions the village's former No‑Mow initiative into a pollinator‑focused program that emphasizes replacing turf with native plants that need less water and provide better habitat for pollinators and birds. \"There's beautiful native plants,\" Barker said, adding the program is intended as an education effort as well as a conservation measure.

Supporters told trustees the shift addresses linked declines in bird populations and other species by improving pollination habitat. Barker said the Environmental Improvement Committee and staff will focus on outreach and tracking participants so code enforcement can distinguish intentional pollinator areas from neglected yards.

Several trustees discussed marketing details. One trustee urged limiting disposable signage for program participation, saying producing plastic and aluminum signs seems counterproductive; Barker and staff responded the village provides printable materials and will emphasize reusable options as the program grows.

Trustee Little moved to approve the program; Trustee Nero seconded. Roll call votes were recorded in favor by Trustees Little, Nero, Scales, Parker, Berry and a second Trustee recorded as \"Yes.\" The motion passed.

The board and staff said the program will be publicized through the village and Environmental Improvement Committee channels; staff will continue outreach including information about native plants, water‑use benefits and how to register an area with the village to avoid enforcement action.","Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the village's updated No‑Mow program — rebranded as Protect Our Pollinators — encouraging residents to convert portions of lawns to native plants and delay mowing until after Mother's Day.","actionData","errors"]

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Westmont trustees approve consent agenda, appointments and several contracts; intergovernmental stormwater grants accepted

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