New Lenox, Illinois
Upcoming
Zoning Board of Appeals
The New Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting with standard agenda items including call to order, roll call, approval of minutes from June 16, 2026, old and new business, and public comments. No specific public hearings or substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from June 16, 2026 ZBA meeting
- Opportunity for public comments
Recent meetings
Board of Trustees
The Board will hold a first reading of an ordinance creating a new Class D2 liquor license for Fresha Café, and consider a resolution authorizing an addendum to the agreement with Homewood Disposal. Other business includes first reading of an ordinance amending traffic and vehicle code, and approval of an agreement for radios and equipment for Crossroads Sports Complex. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as a police department vehicle purchase, a lease agreement with the Chamber of Commerce, and a contract for Comcast fiber service at the WRRF.
- First reading of ordinance creating a Class D2 liquor license for Fresha Café
- Resolution authorizing Addendum One to agreement with Homewood Disposal
- First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 90 (Traffic & Vehicles) of Village Code
- Approval of agreement for radios and equipment at Crossroads Sports Complex
- Consent agenda items: surety reduction (Spencer Meadows), police vehicle purchase, lease with Chamber of Commerce, Laserfiche enhancement, Comcast fiber contract, pump purchase, proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month, raffle license for Family Services Foundation
Zoning Board of Appeals
This Zoning Board of Appeals meeting is entirely procedural, with no public hearings or substantive items listed. The board will consider approval of minutes from a previous meeting and may take up old or new business if any arises. Public comment will be heard.
- Approval of minutes from June 2, 2026 regular meeting
Board of Trustees
The agenda is purely procedural, consisting of routine items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, public comment, and an executive session for personnel, litigation, and land acquisitions. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed for open session.
- Executive session on matters of personnel (2(c)(1))
- Executive session on matters of litigation (2(c)(11))
- Executive session on matters of land acquisitions (2(c)(5))
Board of Trustees
The Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider first readings of ordinances to annex, rezone, and approve a preliminary P.U.D. plat for the Cedar Pointe property. Other major items include site plan approvals for a Hilton Home2 Suites/Hampton Inn hotel and a commercial property at 21750 Moni Drive, as well as a consent agenda with routine liquor licenses, equipment purchases, and contract awards. Several resolutions demand payment of letters of credit for subdivisions.
- Public hearing and first readings for Cedar Pointe annexation, rezoning, and preliminary PUD plat
- Site plan approval for Hilton Home2 Suites/Hampton Inn hotel
- Consent agenda includes ordinances for Class SE liquor licenses for Bishops Hill Winery and Roger Daltrey concert events
- Approval of purchase of portable misting units for Crossroads Sports Complex
- Resolutions demanding payment of letters of credit for Prairie Ridge Estates and Spring Creek Unit 1
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance reducing the front yard setback from 30 feet to 26.8 feet for a covered porch at 111 Central Road, by a 5-2 vote after a motion to deny failed 2-5. The board also approved the minutes of the May 19, 2026 meeting.
- Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote, Pons abstained)
- Approved variance for reduced front yard setback at 111 Central Road (5-2)
- Motion to deny the variance failed (2-5)
Plan Commission
The commission approved the minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting. It also approved the final plat for the Crossroads Sports Complex second re‑subdivision and recommended approval of the preliminary and final plat for the Greg Lewis Subdivision, pending final engineering approval. All motions passed by voice vote.
- Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote; Pons abstained)
- Approved final plat for Crossroads Sports Complex Second Re‑Subdivision (voice vote)
- Recommended approval of preliminary and final plat for Greg Lewis Subdivision, subject to final engineering approval (voice vote)
- Adjourned meeting (voice vote)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from its April 7, 2026 meeting. A public hearing was held for two variance requests at 111 Central Road: a covered front porch encroaching into the front setback and legal recognition of an existing non-conforming garage separation. Staff recommended denial of the porch variance and approval of the garage variance. After extensive discussion, the minutes end without recording any motion or vote on the requests, leaving the outcomes undetermined.
- Approved regular meeting minutes of April 7, 2026 (voice vote, Ms. Dalseth abstained)
- Discussed but no recorded decision on variance for covered front porch at 111 Central Road
- Discussed but no recorded decision on variance to legally establish non-conforming garage separation at 111 Central Road
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission held a public hearing on the Cedar Pointe Subdivision at 22522 South Cedar Road. Staff recommended approval of the annexation and rezoning to R-2A and R-5 districts, subject to an Annexation Agreement and the resolution of Staff comments. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
- Approved minutes of April 7, 2026 meeting (6-0)
- Opened public hearing for Cedar Pointe Subdivision (6-0)
- Recommended approval of annexation, rezoning, and preliminary P.U.D. plat (subject to conditions)
Board of Trustees
The Village Board will vote on an ordinance authorizing a loan from the IEPA Water Pollution Control Loan Program for the WRRF Phase 1B1 project. Trustees will also consider multiple proposals including HVAC replacements, water main replacement engineering, and several sports complex improvements. A resolution to waive competitive bidding for the Crossroads Fieldhouse early work package is on the agenda.
- Ordinance authorizing borrowing from IEPA Water Pollution Control Loan Program for WRRF Phase 1B1 (2nd read)
- Contract for engineering services for bridge inspection with HR Green
- Proposal for construction engineering services for Gall-Hawthorne-Fir Water Main Replacement with Christopher Burke Engineering
- Proposal for turf infill addition at Sports Complex from Motz Group
- Resolution waiving competitive bidding and approving early work package with Northern Builders for Crossroads Fieldhouse
The Board approved a $3,105,104 early work package with Northern Builders to begin site preparation, demolition, and excavation for the Crossroads Fieldhouse, aiming to enclose the building before winter. Seven other spending measures were also passed, including a $1,026,930 turf infill addition at the Sports Complex, $232,550 for bleacher sun shades, and $132,400 for playground sun shades. All votes were 5-0 with two trustees absent.
- Approved $3.1M early work package for Crossroads Fieldhouse with Northern Builders (5-0)
- Approved $1,026,930 turf infill addition at Sports Complex (5-0)
- Approved $232,550 for bleacher sun shades at Sports Complex (5-0)
- Approved $132,400 for playground sun shades at Sports Complex (5-0)
- Approved $116,000 for Village Hall HVAC air handlers and components (5-0)
- Approved $100,000 purchase of SCADA radios for PRV sites (5-0)
- Approved $184,905 for construction engineering services on Gall/Hawthorne/Fir water main replacement (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including IEPA loan and engineering contract for bridge inspection (5-0)
Board of Trustees
The Village Board will consider a first reading of an ordinance to borrow funds from the IEPA for the Water Reclamation Facility Phase 1B1 project. Also up for first reading is an ordinance to amend the municipal code for resident-only parking. The consent agenda includes routine items such as a special use for the Crossroads Sports Complex PUD and the establishment of a Special Service Area for Spencer Meadows. Multiple purchases and contracts for public works equipment and services are also on the agenda.
- Ordinance authorizing IEPA Water Pollution Control Loan for WRRF Phase 1B1 (1st read)
- Ordinance amending Section 90 for resident-only parking (1st read)
- Approval of purchase – Vehicles & Equipment for Public Works
- Ordinance granting special use for Crossroads Sports Complex P.U.D. Plat (consent)
- Ordinance establishing SSA – Spencer Meadows (consent)
The Board approved an ordinance restricting parking to residents only on Oak Drive and Hickory Street from 6pm to midnight due to concerns from a new commercial establishment. It also approved purchases of vehicles and equipment for Public Works, a SCADA server and network radios, a retaining wall contract amendment, and other routine items.
- Approved resident-only parking ordinance (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including PUD plat, camera system, generator trade-in, surplus property disposal, social media archiving, farmer's market agreement, SSA establishment, and DebtBook renewal (6-0)
- Approved purchase of vehicles and equipment for Public Works (6-0)
- Approved SCADA server proposal from Tri-R Systems, Inc. at $156,500 (6-0)
- Approved SCADA network radios proposal from Tri-R Systems, Inc. at $153,500 (6-0)
- Approved contract amendment with Northern Builders for Crossroads retaining wall (+$14,100) (6-0)
- Approved engineering services proposal from SpaceCo for New Lenox Retail Easement at $2,500 (6-0)
- Approved reappointments to Plan Commission, Fire/Police Commission, Police Pension Board, and PTAB (6-0)
Plan Commission
The Village of New Lenox Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for May 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is set for May 19, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at New Lenox Village Hall, 1 Veterans Parkway.
Police Pension Board
The board will consider an application for membership from Jennifer A. Lee and a request from James Hansen to purchase military service credit. It will also approve disbursements totaling $5,375.74 for legal and accounting services, review financial reports, and discuss old business including updates on break in service and a disabled officer exam. A closed session may be held.
- Application for membership: Jennifer A. Lee
- James Hansen purchase of military service (new business)
- Approval of disbursements: $5,375.74 for Puchalski Goodloe, LLC and Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
- Authorize preparation of annual Department of Insurance Report
- Review and/or modification of Board's Administrative Rules and Regulations
Board of Trustees
The Village Board will hold a public hearing on annexation at 109 Williams Street and consider a second reading of a rezoning and development agreement for Cherry Hill Laraway LLC at Laraway and Gougar Roads. Multiple items related to the Crossroads Sports Complex, including a special use PUD plat and a design-build agreement for a fieldhouse, are also on the agenda. The consent agenda includes routine items such as zoning amendments for hotels and a water well prohibition ordinance.
- Public hearing on annexation agreement for 109 Williams Street
- Second reading of ordinance rezoning property at SW corner of Laraway and Gougar Roads for Cherry Hill Laraway LLC
- First reading of special use for preliminary and final PUD plat at Crossroads Sports Complex
- Consideration of resolution waiving competitive bidding for design-build agreement with Northern Builders for Fieldhouse Early Work Package
- Consideration of construction contract for Route 30 Median Enhancements with PT Ferro
The Board approved a development agreement and rezoning to I-1 Limited Industrial for a 67.291-acre property. The agreement ties building permits and occupancy to the completion of road improvements or a specific timeline to address resident traffic concerns. A temporary use permit for Bothwell Farms was also approved.
- Approved rezoning and development agreement for Cherry Hill Laraway LLC (7-0)
- Approved temporary use permit for Bothwell Farms greenhouse/farm stand (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance #3250 regarding hotel special use criteria (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance #3251 prohibiting potable water supply wells in a limited area (7-0)
- Approved surety release for Thornton’s (7-0)
- Approved bleacher inspections for Crossroads Sports Complex (7-0)
- Approved kitchen equipment purchase from Tri-Mark for Crossroads Sports Complex (7-0)
- Approved audit services contract for Sikich (7-0)
Plan Commission
The Village of New Lenox Plan Commission/ZBA meeting scheduled for April 21, 2026 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
- April 21, 2026 Plan Commission/ZBA meeting cancelled
- Next meeting scheduled for May 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Board of Trustees
The Board will hold a public hearing on the FY 2026-2027 budget, then vote on a resolution to adopt it and another to amend the current year's budget. Other major items include second-reading approval of a special use for the Spencer Meadows final PUD plat, first readings on prohibiting potable water wells in a limited area and on new hotel zoning criteria, and a construction contract for a water main extension at Pete's Fresh Market.
- Resolution adopting the FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget
- Ordinance granting a special use for a Final P.U.D. Plat – Spencer Meadows (2nd Read)
- Ordinance prohibiting potable water supply wells in a limited area (1st Read)
- Ordinance amending zoning to allow hotels as special uses in commercial districts (1st Read)
- Construction contract for Water Main Extension – Pete's Fresh Market
The Board adopted the FY 2026-2027 budget with operating revenues of $94,306,752 and expenses of $73,489,043. Trustees approved a $2.7M design agreement for a new sports complex fieldhouse and finalized the Spencer Meadows subdivision plat. A first-read ordinance to limit hotel rooms to 700 was also introduced.
- Adopted FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget (6-0)
- Approved Resolution #26-28 amending FY 2025-2026 budget (6-0)
- Approved $2,726,850 agreement with Tria Architecture, Inc. for sports complex fieldhouse design (6-0)
- Approved Special Use for Final P.U.D. Plat for Spencer Meadows (6-0)
- Approved $2,753,828.57 surety for Spencer Meadows public improvements (6-0)
- Approved Plat of Easement for Spencer Meadows off-site storm sewer (6-0)
- Approved purchase of transport trailer and radar/message board trailers for Police Department (6-0)
- Proclaimed April 19–25, 2026 as National Library Week
Zoning Board of Appeals
The board approved the temporary use request for Bothwell Farms greenhouse/hoop house at 1259 North Cedar Road, allowing operation from May 1 to Oct 31, subject to seven staff‑listed conditions. The board also approved the March 17, 2026 meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved temporary use for Bothwell Farms greenhouse/hoop house (May 1–Oct 31) – voice vote carried
- Approved March 17, 2026 Zoning Board minutes – voice vote carried
- Adjourned meeting – voice vote carried
Plan Commission
The commission approved the annexation of 109 Williams Street, subject to an Annexation Agreement. It adopted the Findings of Fact and recommended approval of the preliminary and final PUD plat for the Crossroads Sports Complex. The commission also recommended amending the zoning ordinance to list hotels and motels as a special use in the C‑3, C‑6 and C‑7 districts and to remove them from the I‑1 district.
- Approved annexation of 109 Williams St (voice vote, unanimous)
- Adopted Findings of Fact for Crossroads Sports Complex PUD (ayes: Wheeler, Pons, Blackburn, Berkey, Hawrysko, Muehlnickel; nays: none)
- Recommended approval of special use for preliminary and final PUD plat for Crossroads Sports Complex (ayes: Wheeler, Pons, Blackburn, Berkey, Hawrysko, Muehlnickel; nays: none)