New Lenox Board Set to Take Up Liquor License, Burglar Bar Moratorium; Pension Board Reviews Disbursements
The New Lenox Village Board of Trustees had a busy agenda for its July 27 meeting, with items including a proposed new liquor license for Gas N Wash at Route 6 and I-355 and a temporary moratorium on burglar bars, grilles, and shutters. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.
Board of Trustees — July 27
The agenda for the July 27 regular meeting listed several ordinances and contracts for the board's consideration:
- An ordinance creating a Class B1 Liquor License for Gas N Wash at Route 6 and I-355.
- An ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on burglar bars, grilles, and shutters.
- An amendment to a Special Use for a Final P.U.D. Plat at Lakes Park Duplex Lots 93-118.
- A bid award for seal coating at various locations.
- An agreement with Hubbard Chicago Advertising for the Summer Concert Series.
Because minutes have not been published, it is not possible to confirm which items were approved, modified, or tabled. Readers should check the village's official records for the final outcomes and any vote tallies.
Board of Trustees — July 20
The July 20 regular meeting agenda listed standard opening items and a public discussion period, followed by an executive session. Closed-session topics listed on the agenda were:
- Matters of Personnel, cited under 2(c)(1).
- Matters of Litigation, cited under 2(c)(11).
- Matters of Land Acquisitions, cited under 2(c)(5).
No specific decisions or contracts were detailed on the agenda. Minutes have not been published.
Police Pension Board — July 27
The Police Pension Board agenda included several disbursements and two membership/retirement applications:
- $725.00 to Puchalski Goodloe, LLC for legal services.
- $2,400.00 to INSPE Associates, LLC for a Jeffrey Casper IME.
- $3,745.00 total to Lauterbach & Amen, LLP for accounting and benefits services.
- A membership application for Kevin J. McAlpine.
- A Service Retirement Pension Benefit Application for Christopher J. Sonzo.
The agenda also listed election of officers and discussion of trustees' annual training status. Minutes have not been published, so approval of these disbursements and applications is not confirmed.
Zoning Board of Appeals — July 21
The Zoning Board of Appeals met July 21 with a procedural agenda. The only listed item was approval of minutes from the July 7, 2026 meeting, plus any old or new business. Minutes from the July 21 meeting have not been published.
Coming Up
- **Zoning Board of Appeals — August 4, 2026, at Village Hall.** The agenda lists approval of minutes from the previous meeting and public comments. No new business, ordinances, or zoning appeals are listed.
All recent meetings covered here are listed as agenda-only with minutes not yet published. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes, vote tallies, or contract terms should consult the official minutes posted by the Village of New Lenox.