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

The Village of Westmont Board of Trustees approved multiple routine and contract items at its April 17 meeting, including the consent agenda, a planning commission appointment, construction engineering and restoration contracts, a real‑estate purchase and three intergovernmental stormwater grants.

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."