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Why it matters: Illinois statute amended effective Jan. 1 requires municipalities that enforce a building code to adopt international building code provisions, including Appendix G. Incorporating Appendix G affects design and permitting for structures in mapped floodplain areas.

Village Attorney Zemenak told trustees the change is primarily administrative and required by state law: \"State statute was amended effective January first of this year that requires municipalities that have adopted and enforce a building code, that their building codes must be at least as strict as the international building codes, including Appendix G.\" Zemenak said the village had previously adopted the 2021 IBC but had not adopted the appendices; the amendment adopts Appendix G with limited local edits such as identifying the floodplain administrator and correcting a misnumbered local amendment.

A motion to approve the ordinance was made by Trustee Little and seconded by Trustee Perrelli; the board approved the ordinance on a roll call vote with all trustees present voting yes. The ordinance updates local building regulations to align with state requirements and clarifies administrative references in the code.

Discussion versus action: Trustees took formal legislative action to amend the village code. No substantive policy exceptions were recorded; the change standardizes local regulations with the state‑required IBC Appendix.

Next steps: The village will implement the updated code text for future permit reviews and floodplain construction oversight.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-07-10 Village of Westmont Regular Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The village board approved amendments to Chapter 18 of the Westmont code of ordinances to adopt the 2021 International Building Code Appendix G (construction in floodplains) with local adjustments and other administrative cleanups required by state statute.","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},6174996,"Board adopts two resolutions to designate MFT and Rebuild Illinois funds for resurfacing program",78,1344000,1422000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5362931-6c3d81b49c4e28a9cd989ba24b83cc6a&start=1344&end=1422","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5362931-6c3d81b49c4e28a9cd989ba24b83cc6a/thumbnail_1344000.jpg","/articles/6174996/Westmont/DuPage-County/Illinois/Board-adopts-two-resolutions-to-designate-MFT-and-Rebuild-Illinois-funds-for-resurfacing-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6174996-cb460209dbef391a1b979b94f84423e3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194212&Signature=Zv5~0fED~1tpVVIZOsW9pqZJrthBzcfqEKAg3fICk7GUITtq~iYtzKi-tEtl1aRkMq6Notad0SKy1eYp96cLKpiidl1PuLd9xHvkAX2oQRUky6ty8WKyg9I4AEAg1~91I3My-hCKp6gsja3QRtItML62~C7ki1wBZF7odbIL1UvFYx6gjFUjNo3Z9Y3lAHiS8F~tBWOX~0Nm5QbBFqZuj~Ii61z-rMmJ-r2OB7EXfT1WqZHTeQ2E6u8SDT031Kg-AL1CATaSMSFvZWl9UsQ7SyBnA5vzcDU6DeWPA3ZeGTDUkM4V3eX2NLwyANDYLyfvM7zdpSuZqJ6s~rEQb~fH2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The village board approved two resolutions required by the Illinois Department of Transportation to allocate Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds and Rebuild Illinois funds to the village'023 MFT resurfacing program. Director Reese explained the resolutions and the amount received under Rebuild Illinois.

Why it matters: Municipalities must pass formal resolutions to designate state MFT funds for specific resurfacing projects; the designation allows the village to proceed with scheduled repairs using state‑allocated dollars.

Director Reese said the item is a follow‑up to a 2023 resolution and described two required documents: one designating Rebuild Illinois funds and one for regular MFT funds. He said the village received $1,626,838.62 in Rebuild Illinois funds and that IDOT requires a separate resolution specifically designating those funds. The agenda language mistakenly described the items as an ordinance; staff asked trustees to approve the two resolutions.

Trustee Guzzo moved to approve the resolutions; Trustee Little seconded. The board approved both resolutions on a roll call vote with all trustees present voting yes.

Discussion versus action: The board took formal action to adopt the required resolutions; the vote authorized expenditure of state MFT and Rebuild Illinois funds for the resurfacing program. No specific street segments were amended in the meeting record.

Next steps: With the resolutions adopted, the village can proceed with project administration under IDOT rules and schedule.","Trustees approved two resolutions under the Illinois Highway Code designating Rebuild Illinois and regular Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the village'023 resurfacing program; the Rebuild Illinois allocation was identified as $1,626,838.62.",{"_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},6175000,"Board approves appointment of Brian Gruen as Westmont police chief",130,1442000,1572000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5362931-6c3d81b49c4e28a9cd989ba24b83cc6a&start=1442&end=1572","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5362931-6c3d81b49c4e28a9cd989ba24b83cc6a/thumbnail_1442000.jpg","/articles/6175000/Westmont/DuPage-County/Illinois/Board-approves-appointment-of-Brian-Gruen-as-Westmont-police-chief","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6175000-c34730b4b3347dac479c360f0d9349fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194212&Signature=OjU4gwSsZiYrbiYbPZe7k-KEK9r-SiY0C44gWnkaWdzZIClzie197asktAMlRR53mi5Ef1HmN~lx9lBc6cgwvRi5qCqkbtqRFi0wWn7drVz8wn17YBd8riJfsuA9JuTwnHB218IjYBNN9AohXnamHFmKMktkTn-SQk68YZRXStqBfCIauy9tjhw5eeV1dLYCZbBom1IhIyMBb92ev5DpGf5l3frLoZI34PmkejzVGcIHHgb126Ro8t01e5kKn2dXzeHIsaGQ7GjWpSGa6QTlFu~D4nFLPCLY-BH4ulOKY0~zgiTN9cpgUQGaiY9T9p1~J1DlVTg3XuueD6h6kyUgHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Westmont Village Board voted to approve an employment agreement appointing Brian Gruen as the village\fhief of police. Village Manager Gunther presented the agreement and described Gruen as an experienced deputy promoted to chief; the board approved the appointment by roll call.

Why it matters: Changing a police chief affects department leadership and continuity in public safety operations. The board approved a standard appointment agreement; no compensation details beyond the form language were discussed at the meeting.

Gunther told the board the employment agreement is \"a rather boilerplate contract\" that follows established village processes and was circulated to trustees in advance by Attorney Zemenak. Manager Gunther said he had supervised Gruen in several capacities and described him as an \"excellent choice\" to be police chief.

A motion to approve the agreement was made by Trustee Plowman, seconded by Trustee Barker, and carried on a roll call vote with all trustees present voting yes. The contract text presented in the meeting listed an effective date of July 24; Manager Gunther later noted the employee's start date is listed as July 14 (the start of a pay period) and that the swearing‑in will be ceremonial.

Discussion versus action: The board took formal action to approve the appointment agreement. No amendments to the contract were made during the meeting.

Next steps: Gruen will assume duties consistent with the employment agreement and the village will schedule an official swearing‑in ceremony at a future meeting.","The village board approved an employment agreement appointing Brian Gruen as chief of police; the contract uses a standard form and the start date is listed as July 14 with a ceremonial swearing planned.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6175006,"Resident complains of ‘‘war zone’’ fireworks; board notes permitted display and related funding",558,118000,676000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5362931-6c3d81b49c4e28a9cd989ba24b83cc6a&start=118&end=676","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5362931-6c3d81b49c4e28a9cd989ba24b83cc6a/thumbnail_118000.jpg","/articles/6175006/Westmont/DuPage-County/Illinois/Resident-complains-of-war-zone-fireworks-board-notes-permitted-display-and-related-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6175006-db859151e12072469752d456f7e16ec4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194212&Signature=Azx4eXZG6wXZiGpcp01WAJbEEoZRuaJMq7AGnMIxMvotyVgPTQ05hdLqL5NEKMfBnH26gfwPIM18MVz7bY4vCRy4qZacemB2AiB8n4-TZzcZi6EGBd1VKwd25Pfvpm1GuFrksdKkG1A6zeTn-DxqGCZSLqdGpKQcyDsbDDXBJjxR2t91UAwQ720ebBEHateTqVV1pnjqH7svZkuaNucyjDWNXm9PwwbaTLigWJdlOV9lhOeWVOr5HVgWx7SFJr16LVHBYfBBiZOmqXA9ITmy64EiJfuHM4zJy1xsJzrS-GGxs~WxaNDJFoXuBwm3W0j0NXt6VtzL-~90CWle81y1vw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Westmont resident told the village board during public comment that repeated private fireworks in his neighborhood created a ‘‘war zone’’ atmosphere that damaged his quality of life and forced heavy medication for two noise‑sensitive dogs. Dale Yates, a resident at 349 West Naperville Road, said he called 911 and a police officer responded but that private fireworks continued.

The complaint came as trustees and staff also praised the village\u000fireworks display at Ty Warner Park, which a speaker described as a ‘‘tremendous event’’ and said the village should consider using hotel tax revenue to expand the permitted show next year. Village Manager Gunther told the board during the consent agenda presentation that one purchase order covers a Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Board annual subscription \"which also funds our fireworks display\".

Why it matters: Large private fireworks can create public‑safety hazards, noise and animal welfare problems while the village
lso stages a permitted, staffed community display that draws visitors and hotel stays. Residents and trustees raised enforcement, outreach and funding questions at the meeting.

Yates described multiple nights of heavy fireworks near Rosalind Road, Naperville Road and Burlington Avenue, saying some devices struck roadways and that the noise required he begin medicating his dogs two days in advance of expected periods of fireworks. \"I have bell ringing in my ears. I have bell ringing in my ears all the time, so that's hard for me to hear,\" Yates told the board. He said he dropped a packet of materials with village staff and asked that his remarks be included in the minutes.

Trustees and other speakers confirmed the village permits authorized fireworks for the Ty Warner Park event and credited police, fire and parks staff and volunteers for managing the public display. A speaker identified in the record as Mayor (unspecified in the transcript) complimented staff and the Lions Club for producing a large community turnout and suggested using hotel tax dollars to \"enhance it next year\".

Manager Gunther, presenting the consent agenda that the board later approved, listed a $30,000 purchase order for the Westmont Chamber and said the item \"is for a Westmont Auto Mile Group annual subscription, which also funds our fireworks display\". The consent agenda passed on a roll call vote.

Discussion versus action: Yates's comments were made during public comment; he requested outreach, clearer enforcement and that his comments be included in the record. No ordinance, permit change or new enforcement policy was proposed or approved during the meeting. Trustees invited Yates to speak with the interim police chief after the meeting for additional guidance.

Looking ahead: Trustees discussed community events and outreach tied to fireworks; no formal change to the village fireworks permitting or enforcement procedures was adopted at the meeting.","A Westmont resident told the village board that repeated, large private fireworks displays damaged his quality of life and required medicating his dogs. Board members praised the village\u000fireworks event at Ty Warner Park and the consent agenda included $30,000 to the Westmont Chamber that funds the annual fireworks display.","actionData","errors"]

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