Village of
Westchester APRIL
Covid-19 - How has it affected the Village of Westchester
POLICE DEPARTMENT
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
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PUBLIC WORKS
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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CALENDAR
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SCHOOL DISTRICT
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COVID-19
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The Village of Westchester, like the rest of the country, has had to learn to adapt to the Coronavirus that has affected everyone. We have been in constant contact with local, state and federal officials in order to combat this virus and stop the spread of it. Village hall has been closed to the public for several weeks now and we are learning to adapt, learning to use technology to conduct meetings, conduct day to day business and be there for our residents. The Village will back to normal hours April 6th with some minor changes to various departments. The Building department will have the following procedures for operations: Scheduling Information: Permit Applications: Just about all permits can be downloaded via our website and filled out. You can scan and email applications with your plans or drop off in the dropbox outside of the building department until April 6th. Staff will start the review and pricing process and contact you with the information or questions regarding your permit. You can pay your permit online through our website in the bill payment section now as well. Inspections: Please contact the Building Department at 708-345-0199 x 293 to schedule an inspection. If the permit was released, inspections may be requested by calling for an appointment as usual. Interior Inspection Protocol: Building and life safety inspections and for occupied residences/ businesses shall be done only after asking resident or builder if anyone in the structure is sick or has shown any symptoms of the cold or flu, then nobody can be in the same room as the Inspector while they perform their inspection. We will be complying with
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all relevant social distancing protocols. Exterior Inspection Protocol: The contractor or resident are not required to be on site for the inspection. If contractor or resident are on site will be complying with all relevant social distancing protocols. Other Important Information A Contractor is responsible for having all village approved plans and related documentation onsite at all times and available for the scheduled inspection. A Contractor is responsible for allowing safe unsecured access to the jobsite for the inspector – if lock or key box is onsite providing access code as necessary. Inspection protocol as outlined above is subject to modifications and changes as the ongoing situation warrants at the discretion of the Village of Westchester. The Village will still be conducting final water meter reads so that people can close on their home purchases. Residents will need to make an appointment to come in and get their original deed’s stamped and pay any final bills before closing. Compliance inspections are temporarily suspended but please call the building department for requirements. The Community Development department is working on plans, along with the Village Board, to come up with some sort of assistance for our small business community who are the most impacted by this pandemic. More information will be posted when finalized and each business will receive a letter regarding explaining any relief the Village can give them. The Board has temporarily suspended the placed for eating tax from March 1, 2020 to May 31, 2020 to also help give some relief to our restaurants in town. The Board and I are committed to working together to make sure the residents of Westchester make it through this pandemic. Thank you and stay safe, President Paul Gattuso