New Lenox public meetings in 2025

Plan Commission

The commission recommended and approved the final P.U.D. plat for Lakes Park Phase 2, subject to final engineering and landscaping. It also approved the preliminary and final plat for the Cherry Hill Triangle development, contingent on final engineering and staff comments. The commission adopted the Findings of Fact and approved the special‑use amendment allowing an open‑air rear patio at Avant Gardens, with specific conditions. All motions carried unanimously or by voice vote.

• Recommend approval of final P.U.D. plat for Lakes Park Phase 2 (motion carried)
• Recommend approval of preliminary and final plat for Cherry Hill Triangle (motion carried)
• Adopt Findings of Fact for Avant Gardens special‑use amendment (unanimous AYES)
• Approve amendment to Avant Gardens special‑use allowing open‑air patio with conditions (unanimous AYES)
• Approve minutes of December 2, 2025 meeting (voice vote, motion carried)
• Adjourn meeting (voice vote, motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The New Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals will seek approval of the minutes from its December 2, 2025 meeting. It will then consider any items listed under old business and new business. The meeting also includes a period for public questions or comments before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from the December 2, 2025 Zoning Board meeting
• Discussion of old business items
• Discussion of new business items
• Public comments and questions

The Board approved the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting by voice vote. Chairman Muehlnickel noted all Plan Commission members were present. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved December 2, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Board of Trustees

The Board will act on a consent agenda that includes several second‑read ordinances amending the Village Code, such as removing truck terminals as a permitted use in the C‑3 district, granting a special use permit for 12410 Horseshoe Drive, updating fair market value, permit construction value, and hotel/motel tax provisions. It will also consider approvals for a grant of easement at Teerling Lakes, a sports complex billboard lighting and electric installation proposal, an amusement device agreement with Board Machine, Inc., purchases of a blower motor for the Sewer Department and three interceptor vehicles, and a policy on contribution language in annexation agreements. Additional items include a mayoral report on an appointment to the Plan Commission, reports from the village attorney and administrator, payroll matters, and an executive session.

• Ordinance amending Village Code – Removing Truck Terminals as a Permitted Use in the C‑3 District – 2nd Read
• Consideration for Approval of a Grant of Easement – Teerling Lakes
• Consideration for Approval of a Proposal – Sports Complex Billboard Lighting and Electric Installation
• Consideration for Approval of a Purchase – Blower Motor – Sewer Department
• Consideration for Approval of Purchase – (3) Interceptor Vehicles

The New Lenox Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda items, a public utility easement for Teerling Lakes, and waivers for competitive bidding on billboard lighting and a blower motor purchase. It also approved a digital jukebox agreement, the purchase of three police interceptor vehicles, a policy for annexation agreements, and the bi‑monthly payroll and disbursements. All motions carried with five votes in favor and two trustees absent.

• Approved consent agenda items A‑F (5‑0, 1 abstain on Item A)
• Approved grant of public utility easement for Teerling Lakes (5‑0)
• Waived bidding and approved billboard lighting/electric proposal ($44,420) (5‑0)
• Approved resolution for digital jukebox at Crossroads Sports Complex (5‑0)
• Waived bidding and approved blower motor purchase ($38,471.58) (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of three police interceptor vehicles ($139,668 total) (5‑0)
• Approved annexation agreement policy reducing fair market value fees (5‑0)
• Approved bi‑monthly payroll and disbursements totaling $6,787,204.64 (5‑0)

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Tax Levy. The board will adopt the 2025 Tax Levy and several ordinances on the consent agenda, including liquor license and code amendments. Additional items include approvals for special‑use requests, site‑plan extensions, and a resolution for an incentive program with Gordon Food Service, Inc. The meeting also includes routine reports, payroll, and an executive session.

• Public Hearing – 2025 Tax Levy
• Ordinance Adopting the 2025 Tax Levy (Consent Agenda)
• Ordinance Creating a Class D2 Liquor License – Tru Country (2nd Read)
• Consideration for Approval of a Request for County Special Use – 17958 South Cedar Road, Lockport
• Consideration for Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Incentive Program Agreement with Gordon Food Service, Inc. – Crossroads Sports Complex

The New Lenox Board approved the 2025 tax levy ordinance for $4,008,610. The 14‑item consent agenda was adopted, and several development and procurement actions were approved without opposition.

• Adopted 2025 Tax Levy ordinance (7‑0)
• Approved 14‑item Consent Agenda (7‑0)
• Did not object to County Special Use request for 17958 South Cedar Road (7‑0)
• Approved one‑year extension of site plan for 1751 Ferro Drive (7‑0)
• Approved 180‑day extension of special use for Dimension Energy at 2250 Berens Drive (7‑0)
• Approved final plat for Crossroads Sports Complex First Re‑Subdivision (7‑0)
• Approved resolution authorizing incentive program with Gordon Food Service (7‑0)
• Approved purchase of six way‑finding signs for $895 (7‑0)

Plan Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the October and November meetings. It recommended no objection to a county special‑use for a landscape business at 17958 South Cedar Road and approved the final plat for the Crossroads Sports Complex first re‑subdivision. The commission adopted the Findings of Fact and approved a special use PUD for Kelly’s Healing Touch at 12410 Horseshoe Drive. Finally, it voted to adopt an ordinance removing truck terminals as a permitted use in the C‑3 district.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote carried)
• Approved November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote carried)
• Recommended Village not object to County Special Use for landscape business at 17958 South Cedar Road (motion carried)
• Approved final plat for Crossroads Sports Complex first re‑subdivision (motion carried)
• Adopted Findings of Fact and approved special use PUD for Kelly’s Healing Touch at 12410 Horseshoe Drive (all six commissioners AYES)
• Adopted ordinance removing truck terminals as permitted use in C‑3 district (voice vote carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the October 21, 2025 and November 4, 2025 meeting minutes. A public hearing was opened and closed on a variance request for 141 Oakview Drive. The board voted to reduce the required side‑yard setback from 10 feet to 8 feet for that property. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (voice vote, Mr. Blackburn abstained)
• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Opened public hearing on variance request (voice vote)
• Closed public hearing (voice vote)
• Approved side‑yard setback variance for 141 Oakview Drive (unanimous AYES, no NAYS)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will act on routine consent items, including minutes and several raffle licenses. It will then discuss and vote on multiple ordinances, notably a Class D2 liquor license for Tru Country and a Class BG liquor license for the same retailer. Additional items include a special‑use amendment for the New Lenox Retail Subdivision and a right‑of‑way use agreement with Surf Internet.

• Ordinance creating a Class A liquor license for Queen of Hops – 2nd read
• Ordinance creating a Class D2 liquor license for Tru Country – 1st read
• Ordinance creating a Class BG liquor license for Tru Country – 1st read
• Ordinance amending a special‑use for New Lenox Retail Subdivision/Pete’s Market & Coopers Hawk – 1st read
• Resolution authorizing right‑of‑way use agreement with Surf Internet

The New Lenox Board of Trustees approved the 10‑item consent agenda, a resolution supporting the Tribute to Valor Foundation, and a rights‑of‑way use agreement with Surf Internet. It also approved contracts for a water risk assessment ($21,900), cyber‑threat detection services ($3,515 per month), and a Crossroads Sports Complex website ($300). Additionally, the trustees reappointed two PTAB members and authorized bi‑monthly payroll and other disbursements totaling $14,011,973.26 plus a $538,232.09 payroll payment.

• Approved 10‑item consent agenda (6‑0)
• Approved Tribute to Valor Foundation resolution (6‑0)
• Approved Surf Internet rights‑of‑way use agreement (6‑0)
• Approved Water Risk & Resilience assessment proposal $21,900 (6‑0)
• Approved Proven IT cyber‑security services $3,515/mo (6‑0)
• Approved Crossroads Sports Complex website agreement $300 (6‑0)
• Approved PTAB reappointments for Frank Palmisano and Timothy Cochran (voice vote)
• Approved bi‑monthly payroll and disbursements $14,011,973.26 and payroll $538,232.09 (6‑0)

Plan Commission

The Village of New Lenox Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting set for Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall, 1 Veterans Parkway.

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will conduct a public hearing on the vacation of the right‑of‑way for Elm Drive Alley. It will also act on a consent agenda that includes releasing surplus police department vehicles, purchasing two police department replacement doors, and approving 2026 raffle licenses for the VFW Post 9545 and Wreaths for Veterans. In addition, the board will consider several ordinances, surety settings, and contracts related to development projects such as the U.S. Route 30 and Prairie Road site, Dutch Bros. Coffee, and the Crossroads Sports Complex.

• Public Hearing – Vacation of Right-of-Way – Elm Drive Alley (1st Read)
• Consent Agenda – Ordinance authorizing release of surplus Police Department vehicles
• Consent Agenda – Approval of purchase of (2) Police Department replacement doors
• Ordinance – Granting special use for preliminary and final P.U.D. plat – patio southwest corner of U.S. Route 30 and Prairie Road (2nd Read)
• Consideration – Site plan and building code waiver – Gas N Wash/Lots 6 & 7 Spring Creek

The Board announced a 2025 tax levy of $4,008,610.00. It approved five items on the consent agenda, including the release of surplus police vehicles and a police door purchase. The Board also approved the special‑use ordinance for The Patio restaurant, the related surety, the final plat and related agreements for the Gas N Wash development, and the site plan for a Dutch Bros. coffee shop.

• Approved 2025 tax levy of $4,008,610.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items: surplus police vehicles release, surety reduction for Shannon Estates Unit 7, purchase of two police department replacement doors, raffle license for VFW Post 9545, raffle license for Wreaths for Veterans (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #3225 granting special use for The Patio restaurant at U.S. Route 30 & Prairie Road (unanimous)
• Approved setting of surety (letter of credit) $514,304.50 for The Patio development (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Gas N Wash/Lots 6 & 7 Spring Creek (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #25‑62 authorizing encroachment agreement for Gas N Wash (unanimous)
• Approved site plan and building‑code waiver for Gas N Wash (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Dutch Bros. Coffee at 550 West Maple Street (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The commission adopted the Findings of Fact for the amended final P.U.D. plat for the New Lenox Retail Subdivision and approved the amendment allowing an 18‑foot monument sign with a total area of 280 sq ft. A separate motion to not object to the County’s special‑use request for a used‑car dealer at 202 Ford Drive was also carried. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Findings of Fact for amended final P.U.D. plat for New Lenox Retail Subdivision (motion carried, unanimous)
• Approved amendment to special use permitting 18‑foot monument sign at New Lenox Retail Subdivision (motion carried, unanimous)
• Approved non‑objection to County special‑use request for used‑car dealer at 202 Ford Drive (motion carried)
• Opened public hearing for New Lenox Retail Subdivision amendment (voice vote carried)
• Closed public hearing for New Lenox Retail Subdivision amendment (voice vote carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board held a public hearing on a fence-height variance for the property at 2004 Cardinal Drive. After discussion, the Board voted to recommend approval of increasing the side-yard fence from four to six feet. The motion passed unanimously with six AYES and no NAYS.

• Recommended approval of six-foot fence variance for 2004 Cardinal Drive (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will consider a bid award for a water main replacement on Cooper, Fir, and Wood Streets. It will also act on several ordinances, including special‑use approvals for a PUD plat on Barnhill Drive and a class SE liquor license for a casino night at Providence Catholic High School. Additional items include establishing special service areas for Lakes Park subdivisions and approving a community solar subscription purchase.

• Ordinance amending special use for a final P.U.D. plat – 17861 and 17871 Barnhill Drive (2nd Read)
• Ordinance creating a Class SE liquor license – Casino Night – Providence Catholic High School
• Approval of a bid award – Cooper/Fir/Wood Streets water main replacement
• Ordinance establishing Special Service Area #37 – Lakes Park Subdivision
• Approval of a purchase – Illinois Shines Community Solar Subscription – Sun Central, LLC

The Board appointed Dennis Cummings to the Fire & Police Commission and approved the eight‑item consent agenda. It approved a $1,871,302.07 bid to replace water mains on Cooper, Ash and Wood Streets, a design proposal for the NE Quadrant water main project up to $134,630, and a contract extension with Visu‑Sewer for slip‑lining up to $225,000. All motions carried with unanimous votes.

• Appointed Dennis Cummings to Fire & Police Commission (6-0-0)
• Approved 8‑item consent agenda (6-0-0, 1 abstain on Item A)
• Approved water main replacement bid to P.T. Ferro, $1,871,302.07 (6-0-0)
• Approved NE Quadrant water main design proposal, up to $134,630 (6-0-0)
• Approved Visu‑Sewer contract extension for slip‑lining, up to $225,000 (6-0-0)

Police Pension Board

The Police Pension Board will discuss the adoption of a recommended tax levy and a Municipal Compliance Report. The board is also reviewing financial reports and several service provider payments.

• Adoption of recommended tax levy from Foster & Foster
• Payment of $3,781.00 to Alliant Insurance Services for Fiduciary Liability insurance
• Payment of $3,708.00 to Foster & Foster for Police Pension Valuation
• Payment of $2,678.00 to Foster & Foster for GASB 67/68 Disclosure Information
• Discussion of Tier 2 Deferred Retirement for Thomas Lynch

Plan Commission

The commission approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. A motion was passed to open the public hearing on the preliminary and final P.U.D. plat for The Patio restaurant. Staff recommended approval of the plat, but no final commission vote was recorded.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Opened public hearing for The Patio PUD plat (voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The New Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals will convene to approve the minutes from its October 7 meeting and address new business items. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. at the Village Hall.

• Approval of October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• New business items
• Public comments

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. The board then adjourned the meeting. No other business was taken.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (voice vote, motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, motion carried)

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will discuss several contracts and ordinance proposals. Items include approvals for limestone cap replacement, boiler maintenance, and a camera repositioning project. Two ordinances will be read for the first time: a special‑use amendment for a final P.U.D. plat on Barnhill Drive and a parking restriction amendment on Blodett Road/Meader Road. Additional contract and subscription approvals are also on the agenda.

• Approval of Contract – Limestone Cap Replacement – Village Commons
• Approval of Contract – Boiler Preventative Maintenance for Public Works, Police Department and Village Hall Buildings
• Consideration of Ordinance Amending Special Use for Final P.U.D. Plat – 17861 and 17871 Barnhill Drive (1st Read)
• Consideration of Ordinance Amending Section 90 of the Municipal Code – No Parking Blodett Road/Meader Road (1st Read)
• Consideration for Approval of Proposal – Camera Repositioning and IP Speaker Installation – Computers Nationwide – KidsWork Children’s Museum

The trustees approved the six items on the consent agenda, including contracts for limestone cap replacement, boiler maintenance, concrete work, two‑way radios, and a surety release. They also approved a special‑use amendment for fences on Barnhill Drive, a building‑code waiver for the Landings Business Center, a fee waiver for the New Lenox Fire Protection District, an amendment to the HR Green sanitary‑sewer design contract, a no‑parking ordinance for Blodgett/Meader Road, and a three‑year fireworks contract with Pyrotechnico Fireworks. All motions passed with five votes in favor, no votes against, and two members absent.

• Approved 6 consent‑agenda items (including contracts and purchase) – 5 Ayes
• Approved special‑use amendment for fences on 17861 & 17871 Barnhill Drive – 5 Ayes
• Approved building‑code waiver for Landings Business Center one‑story office – 5 Ayes
• Approved waiver of $38,000 building‑permit fees for New Lenox Fire Protection District – 5 Ayes
• Approved $119,727 amendment to HR Green sanitary‑sewer design contract – 5 Ayes
• Approved ordinance adding no‑parking signs on Blodgett Road/Meader Road – 5 Ayes
• Approved three‑year fireworks contract with Pyrotechnico Fireworks (total $98,217) – 5 Ayes
• Approved $1,000 Canva Teams subscription for Community Engagement – 5 Ayes

Plan Commission

The commission approved the final plat for a Gas N Wash facility on the 4.11‑acre site at 901 Maple Road, subject to staff‑requested recording information. It also approved an amendment to a special‑use PUD plat allowing fences on Lots 2 and 3 in the Prairie Ridge North subdivision, with inspection conditions. Both motions carried and the meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved final plat for Gas N Wash New Lenox at Route 6, subject to staff comments (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to special‑use PUD plat permitting fences on Lots 2 and 3, Prairie Ridge North, with conditions (ayes: Dalseth, Wheeler, Pons, Blackburn, Berkey, Chairman; nays: none; abstentions: none)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific zoning cases, variances, or ordinances listed for decision or discussion.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote, with one member abstaining. The board then adjourned the meeting by voice vote.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (voice vote, Mr. Wheeler abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Board of Trustees will consider resolutions for intergovernmental boundary agreements, broadband access, and various contracts for the Crossroads Sports Complex. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a boundary agreement with the Village of Homer Glen.

• Public Hearing: Intergovernmental Boundary Agreement with Village of Homer Glen
• Resolution: Right-of-Way Use Agreement for Broadband Internet Access with Pavlov Media
• Resolution: Preferred Rate Account Signup Agreement with Team63 Solutions (Crossroads Sports Complex)
• Agreement: Website Hosting for Crossroads Sports Complex
• Proposal: Engineering Services for Crossroads Sports Complex Outlots

The Board approved a resolution to demand payment of the $422,770.90 Letter of Credit for Ashton Estates North public improvements. It also authorized several contracts, including a 20‑year boundary agreement with Homer Glen, a right‑of‑way use agreement for broadband with Pavlov Media, a two‑year marketing agreement for the Crossroads Sports Complex, a website hosting agreement, engineering services for the sports complex outlots, and roundabout landscaping. Additionally, the Board approved bi‑monthly disbursements of $777,421.98 and payroll of $541,350.74. All motions passed unanimously with six votes in favor and none against.

• Approved payment of $422,770.90 Letter of Credit for Ashton Estates North (6-0)
• Approved 20‑year Intergovernmental Boundary Agreement with Homer Glen (6-0)
• Approved Right‑of‑Way Use Agreement for broadband with Pavlov Media (6-0)
• Approved two‑year marketing agreement with Team63 Solutions for Crossroads Sports Complex (6-0)
• Approved website hosting agreement with SF Website Services, LLC ($1,500.00 annual fee) (6-0)
• Approved engineering services contract with SpaceCo Civil Engineering ($36,000) (6-0)
• Approved roundabout landscaping contract with Beary Landscaping ($95,284.00) (6-0)
• Approved bi‑monthly disbursements of $777,421.98 and payroll of $541,350.74 (6-0)

Plan Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting by voice vote. It also approved the final P.U.D. plat and subdivision monument sign for the Spencer Meadows development, subject to final engineering and landscape plan approval and resolution of staff comments. Both motions were carried.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, motion carried)
• Approved final P.U.D. plat for Spencer Meadows (motion carried)
• Approved subdivision monument sign for Spencer Meadows (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The New Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals will convene on September 16, 2025 to approve the minutes from the August 19 meeting, consider any old and new business items, and hear public comments. No specific projects, rezoning requests, or contracts are listed on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

The board approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. The motion was made by Mr. Raidbard, seconded by Ms. Dalseth, and passed by voice vote with Chairman Muehlnickel abstaining. The board then adjourned after a motion by Ms. Berkey, seconded by Mr. Raidbard, which also passed by voice vote.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (voice vote, Chairman Muehlnickel abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Board of Trustees

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will hold an executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and land acquisitions.

• Executive session regarding personnel
• Executive session regarding litigation
• Executive session regarding land acquisitions

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Board of Trustees will consider approving sponsorships, equipment purchases, and a real estate contract amendment for the Crossroads Sports Complex. The meeting also includes proclamations and consent agenda items.

• Sponsorship agreement with Breakthru Beverage for Crossroads Sports Complex
• Purchase of overhead garage door transmitters for Crossroads Sports Complex
• Purchase of food service equipment for Crossroads Sports Complex
• Amendment to real estate purchase contract with EMS Properties, LLC (250 E. Maple Street)
• Surety reduction and release for Spencer Road improvements

The New Lenox Board approved the consent agenda items and several contracts, including a $15,000 sponsorship with Breakthru Beverage, a $42,954.29 food‑service equipment purchase, and an amendment to the 250 E. Maple Street real‑estate contract. It also approved payroll and other disbursements totaling $5,387,053.16. All motions passed unanimously with five votes in favor and two absences.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (7 items) (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 Breakthru Beverage sponsorship (5-0)
• Approved $998 purchase of overhead garage door transmitters (5-0)
• Approved $42,954.29 food service equipment purchase, waiving bidding (5-0)
• Approved amendment to real estate purchase contract for 250 E. Maple St (5-0)
• Approved payroll and disbursements totaling $5,387,053.16 (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board approved a ten‑item consent agenda, with all trustees voting yes and two trustees abstaining on Item A. Afterwards, the Board voted unanimously not to file an objection to the Will County special use request for a commercial solar facility on a 110‑acre parcel. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved 10‑item consent agenda (7‑0, Gugliuzza and Reiser abstained on Item A)
• Voted 7‑0 not to file objection to County Special Use for solar facility

Plan Commission

The commission approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. They voted not to object to the County Special Use permit for the Spencer Road Solar East and West project, subject to staff‑recommended conditions. They also approved opening a public hearing on the rezoning of a 65.182‑acre site at Laraway and Gougar Roads.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved not objecting to County Special Use permit for 2.4 MWac and 2.84 MWac solar facility (voice vote)
• Approved opening public hearing on rezoning of 65.182‑acre site at Laraway and Gougar Roads (voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting by voice vote. The board then adjourned the meeting by voice vote. No other business was taken.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Board of Trustees

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items are listed for the public session.

• Executive session scheduled for personnel, litigation, and land acquisitions

Board of Trustees

The Board approved a 10‑year right‑of‑way use agreement for Clearwave Fiber broadband service (6‑0). It also approved a $15,316 drain installation at KidsWork Children’s Museum, a $27,000 fusion‑wall change order at Crossroads Sports Complex, and a sponsorship agreement with Sports Huddle (each 6‑0). An extension of the snow‑removal contract with Bisping Construction and the appointment of Stephen Pons to the Plan Commission were also approved (each 6‑0). All consent‑agenda items passed unanimously.

• Approved broadband right‑of‑way agreement with Clearwave Fiber (6‑0)
• Approved $15,316 drain installation for KidsWork Children’s Museum (6‑0)
• Approved $27,000 fusion‑wall change order at Crossroads Sports Complex (6‑0)
• Approved sponsorship agreement with Sports Huddle (up to $6,500 per year) (6‑0)
• Approved extension of snow‑removal contract with Bisping Construction (6‑0)
• Approved appointment of Stephen Pons to the Plan Commission (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance #3212 amendment and iHeartMedia Christmas agreement on consent agenda (6‑0)

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Board of Trustees approved a 13‑item consent agenda, a Class D liquor license for Nicky V’s, and several development‑related ordinances and extensions. It also adopted a settlement agreement for the Silver Cross Blvd dedication and approved annexation and special‑use ordinances for Spencer Meadows and 222 West Maple Street. All votes were 5‑aye, 0‑nay, with two trustees absent.

• Approved 13‑item consent agenda (5‑aye, 0‑nay; one abstention on item A)
• Approved Class D Liquor License for Nicky V’s (5‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved extension of P.U.D. plat for Landings Business Center (5‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved Settlement Agreement & Mutual Release for Silver Cross Blvd dedication (5‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved ordinance repealing #3164 and authorizing amended recapture agreement for Spring Creek (5‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved 5‑year extension of temporary use sign at Jacob’s Field (5‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved annexation ordinance for Spencer Meadows (5‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved special‑use and variance ordinance for outdoor patio at 222 West Maple Street (5‑aye, 0‑nay)

Plan Commission

The commission approved two amendments to the village Sign Code: one allowing electronic message center signs with a 250‑foot separation on opposite sides of streets, and another permitting illuminated gas‑station canopy signs above fuel pumps. The vote was unanimous with all six commissioners in favor. The meeting also approved the May 20, 2025 minutes, opened and closed the public hearing, and adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Opened public hearing on sign code amendments (voice vote)
• Approved sign code amendments for electronic message signs and gas‑station canopy signs (unanimous 6‑0)
• Closed public hearing (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 Zoning Board meeting by voice vote. It also approved a temporary use extension for the Jacob’s Field Subdivision advertising sign at Gougar Road and Laraway Road, effective until the last building permit is issued or five years, whichever occurs first, contingent on sign repairs or replacement. Both motions passed by voice vote.

• Approved May 20, 2025 ZBA minutes (voice vote)
• Approved temporary use extension for Jacob’s Field advertising sign (voice vote)

Board of Trustees

The Board approved the Consent Agenda items, including several liquor license ordinances and surplus property releases, by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved MBPRO Services' request to pave a new parking lot and add eight truck‑trailer stalls, also 5‑0. Additional approvals included a $7,812.50 surety for the project, permit‑fee waivers for United Methodist Church and Sharon Park, and a series of payroll and disbursement payments, each passing unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (7) including liquor licenses and surplus property releases (5-0)
• Approved MBPRO Services parking lot and site modifications (5-0)
• Approved setting of surety for MBPRO Services at $7,812.50 (5-0)
• Approved permit fee waiver for United Methodist Church parking lot resurfacing ($1,500.00) (5-0)
• Approved permit fee waiver for Sharon Park renovation ($12,200,00) (5-0)
• Approved bi‑monthly disbursements and payroll payments totaling $8,? (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Board of Trustees approved a series of contracts and purchases, including a $230,000 chiller for Village Hall and a $63,033 generator for the Gougar Road lift station. They also approved a site plan and surety for JC Insulation, sponsorship agreements for the Crossroads Sports Complex, and a licensing agreement with the Forest Preserve District. All motions passed with six votes in favor, zero against, and one trustee absent.

• Approved consent agenda items (8 items) (6-0)
• Approved site plan and building code waiver for JC Insulation (6-0)
• Approved surety setting for JC Insulation $813,575 (6-0)
• Approved sponsorship agreement with New Lenox Soccer Association ($10,000 annual) (6-0)
• Approved purchase of Village Hall chiller $230,000 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of three flag poles for New Lenox Commons $16,225.85 (6-0)
• Approved subscription for NextRequest FOIA software $5,988.50 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of generator for Gougar Road Lift Station $63,033.34 (6-0)

Plan Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. They opened and later closed a public hearing on a special‑use request for an outdoor patio at 550 West Maple Street. The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the special use, subject to staff‑listed conditions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Opened public hearing on outdoor patio special use (voice vote)
• Closed public hearing on outdoor patio special use (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of special use for outdoor patio at 550 West Maple St (AYES: Dalseth, Wheeler, Blackburn, Berkey, Muehlnickel; NAYS: none)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the minutes from the May 6 meeting. It voted to extend the temporary subdivision advertising sign at Leigh Creek South and the Busse Membrane Bioreactor System at 2560 North Cedar Road. The board also approved variances to reduce the front and rear yard setbacks for a detached garage addition at 114 Oak Drive.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote carried)
• Approved temporary use extension for Leigh Creek South advertising sign (voice vote carried)
• Approved temporary use extension for Busse Membrane Bioreactor System at 2560 North Cedar Road (voice vote carried)
• Approved front yard setback variance (30 ft to 4.9 ft) for 114 Oak Drive (5‑0 vote)
• Approved rear yard setback variance (5 ft to 3.75 ft) for 114 Oak Drive (5‑0 vote)

Board of Trustees

The trustees approved the consent agenda items, an encroachment agreement for a solar farm easement, and a professional service contract with HR Green. They also approved an ordinance creating an all‑way stop at Pine Street and Second Avenue after waiving the second‑read requirement.

• Approved 6 consent‑agenda items (6‑0 vote, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution #25‑37 encroachment agreement for Spencer Road water main (6‑0 vote, 1 absent)
• Waived second read of All‑Way Stop ordinance (voice vote)
• Approved All‑Way Stop sign ordinance at Pine St & 2nd Ave (6‑0 vote, 1 absent)
• Approved HR Green plan‑review and building‑inspection service agreement (6‑0 vote, 1 absent)

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Board of Trustees appointed two new officials, approved a 12‑item consent agenda, and authorized several financial actions including a site plan for Menard Automotive, surety bonds, sponsorship agreements, and payroll and disbursement payments. All motions carried with unanimous votes.

• Appointed Bill Byerley as ESDA Director (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Appointed Roy “Skip” Minger to Fire & Police Commission (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved 12‑item consent agenda (7 Ayes, 0 Nays; 1 Abstain on Item B)
• Approved site plan for Menard Automotive, 12635 Harvey Drive (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved surety for Menard Automotive $44,468.75, exp May 12 2027 (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved surety for 441 DeGroate Road $151,633.75, exp May 12 2027 (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved sponsorship agreement with Kona Ice ($50,000 annually) (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved bi‑monthly disbursements $3,121,670.29 and payroll $507,209.34 (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The Suicide Prevention and Awareness Task Group approved the minutes from its March 15, 2022 meeting after a motion by Mike Mecozzi was seconded by Gloria Bodnar and carried. The group also reviewed upcoming trainings, events, and web resources, but no additional actions were voted on.

• Approved March 15, 2022 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Plan Commission

The commission voted to approve a Special Use Permit for a 5‑megawatt rooftop solar facility at 2250 Berens Drive, subject to seven staff‑recommended conditions. The meeting also approved the March 18 minutes, opened and later closed the public hearing, and adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved Special Use Permit for rooftop solar (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (voice vote, one abstention)
• Opened public hearing on solar permit (voice vote)
• Closed public hearing (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted 4‑1‑1 to grant CoVantage Credit Union a variance reducing the required distance between electronic message signs from 500 ft to 270 ft at 1000 East Lincoln Highway. The public hearing was formally closed and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved March 18, 2025 ZBA minutes (voice vote, Wheeler abstained)
• Approved variance reducing EMC sign distance to 270 ft at 1000 E. Lincoln Hwy (4‑1‑1)
• Approved motion to close the public hearing (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Board of Trustees approved a 13‑item consent agenda covering special use permits, rezoning, and purchases. They waived permit fees for the library café renovation and adopted ordinances for an outdoor patio and a final PUD plat for Lakes Park Phase 1. The board also set surety for Lakes Park, granted a 90‑day extension for Spring Creek Phase 1, and approved several sponsorship and naming‑rights resolutions for the Crossroads Sports Complex.

• Approved 13‑item consent agenda (AYES 6, ABSTAIN 1)
• Waived $3,950 permit fees for New Lenox Library café renovation (AYES 6)
• Approved Ordinance #3184 granting outdoor patio special use at 1300 N Cedar Rd (AYES 6)
• Approved Ordinance #3185 granting final PUD plat for Lakes Park Phase 1 (AYES 6)
• Set surety for Lakes Park Phase 1 at $5,655,211.74 (AYES 6)
• Approved 90‑day extension for Spring Creek Phase 1 surety and final PUD (AYES 6)
• Approved sponsorship resolutions with Joey’s Red Hots, Phillip’s Chevrolet, and Wintrust naming rights (each AYES 6)
• Approved amendment to sale of 3‑acre parcel adjacent to Crossroads Sports Complex, reducing price up to $150,000 (AYES 6)

Board of Trustees

The April 14, 2025 Board of Trustees meeting agenda listed items such as budget hearings, annexation agreements, and various ordinance considerations. The minutes do not record any votes, approvals, or other outcomes for these items. Consequently, no substantive decisions were documented.

Safe Community Coalition

Gloria Bodner moved to approve the minutes from the January 29, 2025 meeting, and Marie Kress seconded the motion. After no further discussion, the motion carried and the minutes were approved. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved January 29, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Board of Trustees voted to approve the nine‑item consent agenda. Items approved include a resolution to join the State Rock Salt Joint Purchasing Program, contracts for sports equipment, a computer network, HVAC software, and an Audacy Radio sponsorship, as well as an ordinance creating a Class TE liquor license. The motion carried with 7 AYES, 0 NAYS and some trustees abstaining on two items. No other ordinances were adopted at this meeting.

• Approved minutes of February 24, 2025 meeting (Item A)
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2025 meeting (Item B)
• Approved resolution authorizing participation in the State of Illinois Rock Salt Joint Purchasing Program (Item D)
• Approved proposal for sports equipment for Crossroads Sports Complex – H2I Group (Item E)
• Approved contract for computer network for Crossroads Sports Complex – Noble Tec (Item F)
• Approved ordinance creating a Class TE liquor license for Providence Catholic High School fundraising gala (Item G)
• Approved proposal for Village Hall HVAC front‑end software – Building Automation Systems (Item H)
• Approved Audacy Radio Network sponsorship agreement (Item I)