New Lenox public meetings in 2023

Plan Commission

The New Lenox Plan Commission is holding a public hearing on a text amendment for a moratorium on automobile service stations. The commission will also consider approving minutes from its December 5, 2023 meeting. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Public hearing on text amendment for moratorium on automobile service stations
• Approval of minutes from December 5, 2023 regular meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting at Village Hall. The agenda includes a request to approve minutes from the December 5, 2023, meeting.

• Approval of December 5, 2023, meeting minutes

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a first reading of an ordinance to borrow funds from the Illinois EPA's Water Pollution Control Loan Program. The board will also consider approving a first amendment to a professional design fees agreement with Northern Builders, Inc. for the Sports Complex, declaring handguns as surplus and authorizing their sale to police officers or buy-back, purchasing Glock pistols and accessories for the police department, and a market study proposal. The consent agenda includes a special use for a physical culture and health services use at 2360 East Lincoln Highway, an ordinance regarding the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act, amendments to the personnel manual, release of police vehicles, and surety reductions.

• Ordinance to borrow funds from Illinois EPA Water Pollution Control Loan Program (1st read)
• Resolution authorizing first amendment to design fees agreement with Northern Builders, Inc. for Sports Complex
• Resolution declaring handguns surplus and authorizing sale to police officers or buy-back from Keisler Police Supply
• Purchase of Glock pistols and accessories for Police Department
• Special use for physical culture and health services at 2360 East Lincoln Highway (consent agenda)

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will hold a public hearing on the 2023 tax levy and consider several ordinances, including a special use for a physical culture and health services studio, a variance and site plan for Jiffy Lube, and a recapture agreement for Spring Creek. The consent agenda includes routine items such as minutes, bond abatements, tax levies, and raffle licenses.

• Public hearing on 2023 tax levy
• Special use for physical culture/health services at 2360 East Lincoln Highway (S'wet Contrast Therapy Studio) - 1st read
• Variance and site plan for Jiffy Lube at southwest corner of U.S. Route 30 and Walona Avenue
• Ordinance regarding Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act - 1st read
• Approval of contract for slip lining (Public Works) and purchase of replacement sludge pumps (STP#1)

Plan Commission

The New Lenox Plan Commission is holding a regular meeting that includes a continuation of a public hearing on a request to rezone a 0.509-acre property at 342 West Maple Street from C-1 and C-4 to C-2, submitted by Chris Manolitsis for AJ's Hot Dogs. The meeting will also consider approval of the minutes from the November 21, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items are procedural.

• Continuation of public hearing for rezoning 342 West Maple Street from C-1 and C-4 to C-2 (AJ's Hot Dogs, petitioner Chris Manolitsis)
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2023 regular meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The New Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting, with the main item being a continued public hearing on a request for parking, landscaping, and building variances for AJ's Hot Dogs at 342 West Maple Street. The board will also consider approving minutes from its November 21, 2023 meeting.

• Continued public hearing: AJ's Hot Dogs parking, landscaping, and building variances
• 0.509-acre parcel at 342 West Maple Street
• Petitioner: Chris Manolitsis / AJ's Hot Dogs
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2023 meeting

Safe Community Coalition

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition is meeting to approve minutes, hear a guest speaker on falls prevention, and discuss 2024 meeting schedules and events. Task groups will report on past and planned programs covering domestic violence, substance use, traffic safety, suicide prevention, emergency preparedness, and older adult falls prevention.

• Guest speaker Lori Gibson on falls prevention
• 2024 meeting schedule and Village Hall classes/events
• Narcan training held Nov 6 with 166 registered; kits distributed Nov 9
• Senior vehicle inspections: 56 completed Nov 7-8 at Lincoln-Way Central
• Planned 2024 programs: Teen Dating Violence events, Fit and Strong!, Seniors With Sole

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider a pre-annexation agreement for industrial units in Sky Corp. Industrial Park and Kosteck Industrial Condominium on Edison Drive. The board will also consider a possible six-month moratorium on new automobile service stations, several zoning ordinance amendments, equipment purchases, and fee changes. Consent agenda items include minutes, a council chambers use request, a policy on annexation agreement contributions, and raffle licenses.

• Public hearing and ordinance for pre-annexation agreement for Units 6, 8, 14-17 in Sky Corp. Industrial Park and Units 7A, 7B, 7C, 7E in Kosteck Industrial Condominium (Edison Drive)
• Resolution to study automobile service station zoning and consider six-month moratorium on new stations
• Ordinance amending Village Code for indoor/outdoor recreation facilities in C-7 district (1st read)
• Ordinance amending Village Code for outdoor storage facility screening in I-1 district (1st read)
• Purchase of Vactor and chipper for Public Works (no dollar amount listed)

Plan Commission

The New Lenox Plan Commission is holding a regular meeting that includes a continuation of the public hearing for a special use permit for a physical culture and health services use. The petitioner, Megan Kucala, seeks approval for S'Wet Contrast Therapy Studio on a 1.51-acre property at 2360 East Lincoln Highway. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Continuation of public hearing for special use permit for S'Wet Contrast Therapy Studio at 2360 East Lincoln Highway
• 1.51-acre site for proposed physical culture and health services use
• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2023 regular meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural-only agenda for the New Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on November 21, 2023. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed, only the agenda and a meeting packet document.

• No specific agenda items listed

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board of Trustees is holding a Council of the Whole meeting to discuss several items, including site plans for a sports complex and a children's museum, updates on the Cedar & Haven roundabout and the Water Resource Recovery Facility, and a possible water project agreement with Oak Lawn. They will also discuss gas stations in the village, a waste hauling contract, impact and building permit fees, a Commons upgrade, and a vehicle and major equipment program. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session for personnel, litigation, and land acquisition matters.

• Discussion of Sports Complex Site Plan
• Discussion of Children's Museum Site Plan
• Update – Cedar & Haven Roundabout
• Discussion of Oak Lawn Water Project & Agreement
• Discussion of Waste Hauling Contract

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Emergency Preparedness Task Group is meeting to review past activities and plan future ones. They will discuss updates on the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Search and Rescue (SAR) team, and schedule 2024 classes and workshops on topics like Stop the Bleed and Active Shooter awareness.

• CERT and SAR team updates, including training and community events
• Review of past workshops: Active Shooter and Safety Awareness 101 (75 registered), Stop the Bleed (81 registered), Threat Evaluation and Reporting Course (32 registered)
• Planning for 2024 classes and workshops, including Severe Weather Spotter Training and Health and Safety Expo
• Call for presentations on emergency preparedness and public safety

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The Older Adults Falls Prevention Task Group is meeting to approve minutes, discuss program updates, and address the upcoming resignation of Anna Schultz, which leaves three responsibilities to be filled. They will also review the success of a recent falls prevention event and plan future classes and trainings.

• Anna Schultz resigning from all OAFPTG responsibilities effective March 1, 2024, leaving three roles to be filled
• A Matter of Balance Class #50 graduated 10 participants on 10/05/23
• A Matter of Balance Class #51 canceled due to low interest
• A Matter of Balance Class #52 scheduled at Horizon Senior Living from Jan 15 to Feb 7, 2024
• One Fall Can Change It All event held Sept 21, 2023, with 88 recorded attendees

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The Motor Vehicle/Traffic Safety Task Group is meeting to approve minutes, review recent senior vehicle inspections and driver education events, and discuss new business including potential bicycle safety courses and a bike rodeo. The group is also seeking additional traffic safety presentations that can be done via Zoom.

• 56 senior vehicle inspections completed Nov 7-8 at Lincoln-Way Central High School
• 276 registered, ~140 attended 'Teen Driver? What Every Parent Should Know' Zoom event Nov 1
• ~25 seniors attended Rules of the Road Refresher Class Oct 23 at New Lenox Village Hall
• Considering Ride Illinois bicycle safety courses and a bike rodeo, possibly with Adam's Bike Shop
• Next coalition meeting Nov 29, 2023; next task group meeting Jan 16, 2024

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Suicide Prevention and Awareness Task Group is meeting to review recent suicide prevention events and plan educational programs for 2024. The group will discuss upcoming safeTALK training and select dates for future classes.

• Reviewed 'A Pathway to Hope and Healing' event held September 26, 2023 at Spencer Pointe/Spencer Crossing School with 13 organizations participating
• Discussed 'Out of Darkness Walk' held September 30, 2023
• Noted Mental Health First Aid (Youth Version) class held October 10, 2023 with 25 registrants
• Noted 'RELAX: Five Tips to Master Anxiety' held October 24, 2023 with 66 registrants
• Planned safeTALK class for November 28, 2023 and 2024 educational programs

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Substance Use Prevention Task Group is meeting to review recent activities, including a Narcan training with 166 registrants and a recycling/household hazardous waste presentation. They will also discuss plans for future educational presentations on substance use prevention and related topics.

• Narcan training held Nov 6, 2023; 166 registered; kits available at New Lenox Village Hall
• Recycling and household hazardous waste presentation held Nov 8, 2023; 50 registered
• Discussion of HERO 'Hidden in Plain Sight' trailer update
• Call for educational presentations on substance use prevention, trends, warning signs
• Next task group meeting scheduled for Jan 15, 2024

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The Domestic Violence Prevention Task Group is meeting to review past events, including an elder abuse program, and to plan a February 2024 event for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. They will also discuss future event ideas and receive organization updates.

• Reviewed October 2, 2023 elder abuse event with 10 organizations and panelists from Senior Services and Will County State's Attorney's Office
• Discussion of February 2024 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month event: date, location, format, beneficiary
• Future event ideas, including a May 2, 2023 teen dating violence program at New Lenox Village Hall
• Next Safe Community Coalition meeting: November 29, 2023 via Zoom
• Next task group meeting: January 15, 2024 via Zoom

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will consider approving a proposal for an intersection design study and final engineering for U.S. Route 30 and Veterans Parkway, as well as a professional design fee agreement for the Sports Complex & Fields with Northern Builders. The board will also consider an agreement with Standard & Poor's for a rating evaluation service. Several routine items are on the consent agenda, including a new liquor license for Arrowhead Ale's and surplus equipment disposal.

• Intersection design study and final engineering for U.S. Route 30 and Veterans Parkway
• Professional design fee agreement for Sports Complex & Fields with Northern Builders
• Agreement with Standard & Poor's Global Ratings for rating evaluation service
• Ordinance creating a Class SE liquor license for Arrowhead Ale's – Christmas in the Commons
• Surety reduction for Popeye's Chicken

Plan Commission

The New Lenox Plan Commission will hold public hearings on several items, including a special use request for a physical culture and health services studio, two text amendments regarding recreation facilities and outdoor storage screening, and a rezoning request for a hot dog stand. The commission will also consider approval of the minutes from its September 19, 2023 meeting.

• Special use request for S'Wet Contrast Therapy Studio at 2360 East Lincoln Highway (1.51 acres)
• Text amendment for indoor and outdoor recreation facilities in C-7 district
• Text amendment for outdoor storage facility screening in I-1 district
• Rezoning request from C-1 and C-4 to C-2 for AJ's Hot Dogs at 342 West Maple Street (0.509 acres)

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural meeting of the New Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals. The agenda contains only the agenda document and a meeting packet, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

Police Pension Board

The New Lenox Police Pension Board is meeting to adopt the recommended tax levy from its actuary and forward it to the village, and to approve a list of disbursements totaling $12,710 for legal, actuarial, and accounting services. The board will also consider new membership applications, service retirement, and other benefit-related items.

• Adoption of recommended tax levy from Foster & Foster actuarial valuation
• Approval of disbursements: $750 and $800 legal retainers, $2,500 GASB report, $3,500 actuarial valuation, $795 IPPFA dues, $3,375 accounting services
• Membership applications: Michael J. Koszela and Paul M. Johnson
• Service retirement application: Hilary B. Davis
• Conversion of non-duty disability benefit to retirement for Brian Wojowski

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will consider approving proposals for a concept design and site analysis for the Village's Sports Park and Field House, a housing study, and a resolution establishing criteria for tax refunds authorized by Resolution #08-33. The board will also act on a consent agenda that includes annexation agreement amendments for Calistoga Units 2-3, a surety reduction for Hickey Memorial Chapel, and raffle licenses for 2024. The meeting includes recognition of Joseph Awinongya Jr., swearing in of Police Officer Paul Johnson, and an executive session for personnel, litigation, and land acquisitions.

• Resolution establishing criteria for tax refund authorized by Resolution #08-33
• Proposal to prepare concept design and site analysis for Village's Sports Park and Field House
• Proposal for a housing study
• 2nd Amendment to Annexation Agreement and Final P.U.D. Plat for Calistoga Units 2-3
• Surety reduction for Hickey Memorial Chapel; raffle licenses for New Lenox Community Park District and Lincoln Way Special Recreation Association

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board of Trustees is holding a Council of the Whole meeting that is largely procedural. The agenda includes a discussion item with no listed topic, public comments, and a closed executive session covering personnel, litigation, and land acquisitions. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the public agenda.

• Discussion item with no topic specified
• Executive session for personnel matters
• Executive session for litigation matters
• Executive session for land acquisition matters
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will hold a public hearing and first readings on ordinances amending the annexation agreement and final PUD plat for Calistoga Units 2-3. The consent agenda includes routine items such as minutes, a new liquor license class, a raffle license, a purchase, and three surety releases. The board may also enter closed session for personnel, litigation, and land acquisition matters.

• Public hearing and 1st read: 2nd Amendment to Annexation Agreement – Calistoga Units 2-3
• 1st read: Ordinance amending Special Use for Final P.U.D. Plat – Calistoga Units 2-3
• Ordinance creating Class B2 Liquor License – Thornton's LLC (2nd read)
• Approval of purchase – Wing Plows – Public Works
• Surety releases: Casey's Gas Station, Lenny's Gas N Wash (Laraway Road), Leading Edge

Safe Community Coalition

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition is meeting to approve minutes and hear from a United Way speaker about the 211 helpline. The bulk of the meeting is task group reports covering upcoming events on elder abuse, Narcan training, senior vehicle inspections, and mental health first aid, as well as recaps of recent safety programs.

• Guest speaker Linda Oprzedek, United Way of Will County, on 211 helpline
• Elder Abuse event Oct 2 at Village Hall, 6-8pm, with Will County State's Attorney James W. Glasgow
• Narcan training Nov 6 via Zoom; kit distribution Nov 9 at Village Hall
• Senior vehicle inspections at Lincoln-Way Central High School in early-mid November
• Mental Health First Aid (Youth) class Oct 10 at Village Hall

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will consider several business items, including a new liquor license for Thornton's LLC, a sales tax sharing agreement with Brickworks Supply, a proposal for breakaway bases on Laraway Road, a software agreement, two police vehicles, and a zoning waiver at 1902 Ferro Drive. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a temporary liquor license for Providence Catholic High School's Witches Night Out event and several proclamations. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, litigation, and land acquisition matters.

• Ordinance creating Class B2 liquor license for Thornton's LLC (1st read)
• Resolution approving sales tax sharing agreement with Brickworks Supply, LLC
• Proposal for Laraway Road breakaway bases from Meade Electric
• Purchase of 2 police department vehicles
• Waiver of zoning ordinance for 1902 Ferro Drive

Plan Commission

The New Lenox Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to amend a special use for a final planned unit development (P.U.D.) plat covering 43.431 acres south of West Laraway Road and Calistoga Drive, submitted by CalAtlantic Group LLC (d/b/a Lennar Corporation). The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the July 18, 2023 meeting and standard procedural items.

• Public hearing on amendment to special use for final P.U.D. plat for Calistoga Units 2 and 3
• 43.431 acres located approximately one-quarter mile south of West Laraway Road and Calistoga Drive
• Petitioner: CalAtlantic Group LLC (d/b/a Lennar Corporation)
• Approval of minutes from July 18, 2023 regular meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural agenda for the New Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on September 19, 2023. It lists only the agenda and a meeting materials packet, with no specific items, decisions, or discussions detailed. The meeting appears to be routine with no substantive agenda items provided.

• Agenda document (09-19-2023.PDF)
• Zoning Board of Appeals packet (ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PACKET 09-19-23.PDF)

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board of Trustees is holding a Council of the Whole meeting. The agenda contains no listed discussion items, only routine procedural matters, public comments, and an executive session covering personnel, litigation, and land acquisitions.

• Executive session for personnel matters
• Executive session for litigation matters
• Executive session for land acquisition matters

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Emergency Preparedness Task Group is meeting to approve minutes, review past community events and trainings, and discuss upcoming safety workshops. They will cover an active shooter awareness session, a Stop the Bleed class, and a threat evaluation course, along with updates from partner organizations.

• Active Shooter and Safety Awareness 101 workshop on Sept 18, 2023, 7-8:30pm at Village Hall, ~75 registered
• Stop the Bleed class scheduled for Oct 17, 2023, 7-8:30pm at Village Hall
• Threat Evaluation and Reporting Course (TERC) tentatively planned for November
• CERT and SAR training updates including Multi-Disciplinary CERT Training on Sept 9, 2023
• Upcoming events: Flu Clinic Sept 30, ISARC Conference Oct 6-8

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Motor Vehicle/Traffic Safety Task Group is meeting to discuss upcoming safety programs, including a teen driver education session, senior vehicle inspections, and a driver refresher class for seniors. The group will also consider long-term planning for events like bicycle safety rodeos and car seat inspections.

• Teen driver education program with Lincoln-Way High Schools pending response
• 2023 Senior Vehicle Inspections awaiting instructor confirmation
• Driver refresher class for seniors tentatively set for Oct. 23, 2023 at New Lenox Village Hall
• Long-term planning for bicycle safety rodeos and car seat inspections

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Suicide Prevention and Awareness Task Group is meeting to review recent events, including a QPR class and a Warriors Walk, and to plan upcoming programs such as the Pathway to Hope and Healing event, an Out of Darkness Walk, and several training classes. The agenda includes approval of minutes and updates on organization activities.

• QPR class held Sept 7, 2023, taught by Gia Washington, 30 pre-registered
• Warriors Walk 20-mile ruck march held Sept 9, 2023, synopsis by Olga Viano
• Pathway to Hope and Healing event Sept 26, 2023 at Spencer Campus Gymnasium, with panel and keynote by Michelle Jackson
• Out of Darkness Walk Sept 30, 2023 at Riverside Healthcare, Bourbonnais, IL
• Upcoming classes: Mental Health First Aid (Oct 10), RELAX anxiety talk (Oct 24), safeTALK (Nov 28)

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The Domestic Violence Prevention Task Group is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss collaborative partner recommendations, and finalize details for the October 2, 2023 'One Thing Speak Up, Speak Out: Elder Abuse' event, including resource fair updates and table counts. They will also consider future event ideas and receive organization updates.

• Approval of minutes from July 10, 2023 meeting
• Final details for October 2, 2023 elder abuse event
• Resource fair and table head count updates
• Discussion of future event ideas
• Next coalition meeting September 27, 2023

The Domestic Violence Prevention Task Group approved the July 10, 2023 meeting minutes. Members coordinated a resource fair and panel discussion on elder abuse scheduled for October 2 at New Lenox Village Hall.

• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Set 'One Thing Speak Up, Speak Out: Elder Abuse' event for October 2, 6pm-8pm
• Confirmed 10 resource fair tables, including additions for Begin Within Therapy and HERO

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The Substance Use Prevention Task Group of the New Lenox Safe Community Coalition is meeting to review the August 23, 2023 'Your Light Still Shines' event, which included Narcan training and a film screening. They will also discuss upcoming Narcan training and future prevention events, and receive updates on Recover-Con and National Recovery Month.

• Recap of 'Your Light Still Shines' event held August 23, 2023 at Parkview Christian Church, 2121 S. Schoolhouse Road
• Unwanted Medication Takeback by New Lenox Police Department at the event
• Narcan Training conducted at the event; next training date TBD
• Recover-Con on October 7, 2023 at Northern Illinois University
• Next Safe Community Coalition meeting September 27, 2023

The task group approved the minutes from the July 10, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed a recap of the August 23 'Your Light Still Shines' event and discussed planning for future virtual Narcan training and prevention events.

• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will vote on a consent agenda with routine items and discuss several business items, including fee waivers for the library and park district, a construction contract for retaining wall repairs, and the purchase of three vehicles. The board will also hold an executive session on personnel, litigation, and land acquisitions.

• Waiver of building permit fees for New Lenox Public Library parking lot replacement
• Waiver of building permit fees for New Lenox Community Park District/Sanctuary Golf Course covered driving range
• Construction contract for Pete's Fresh Market retaining wall repairs with J-Two Concrete, Inc.
• Purchase of three vehicles for Public Works
• Ordinance creating Class TE liquor license for New Lenox Community Park District's Barks N Brews

The Board of Trustees approved the purchase of three public works vehicles and a retaining wall repair contract. They also granted building permit fee waivers to the local library and park district.

• Approved purchase of (2) 2-½ ton trucks and (1) 6-wheel truck (6-0)
• Approved retaining wall repair contract for Pete’s Fresh Market not to exceed $63,000.00 (6-0)
• Approved $6,120.00 building permit fee waiver for New Lenox Community Park District (6-0)
• Approved $2,459.84 building permit fee waiver for New Lenox Public Library (6-0)
• Approved 11 consent agenda items, including police equipment sale and license plate reading camera agreement (6-0)
• Approved bi-monthly disbursements of $2,012,207.66 and payroll of $439,314.07 (6-0)
• Swore in Timothy Perry as Deputy Chief of Police

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering annexation and rezoning of 230-238 West Joliet Highway, plus several routine items. Under order of business, trustees will consider a building code waiver for Hibernia Park, a roof replacement proposal for the police department, a property insurance appraisal, a contract for KidsWork Children's Museum, and a vehicle purchase for Public Works. The board may also enter closed session for personnel, litigation, and land acquisition matters.

• Ordinance authorizing annexation agreement for 230-238 West Joliet Highway (2nd read)
• Ordinance annexing territory at 230-238 West Joliet Highway (2nd read)
• Ordinance rezoning property at 230-238 West Joliet Highway (2nd read)
• Proposal for roof replacement at New Lenox Police Department with Mueller Roofing
• Resolution waiving competitive bidding for design/fabrication contract with L3DFX for KidsWork Children's Museum

The Board of Trustees approved a design and fabrication contract for the KidsWork Children’s Museum and authorized several infrastructure and equipment purchases. Other actions included approving a building code waiver for Hibernia Park and a roof replacement for the police department.

• Approved $1.3 million contract with L3DFX for KidsWork Children’s Museum exhibits (7-0)
• Approved $57,950.00 roof replacement for New Lenox Police Department via Mueller Roofing (7-0)
• Approved $63,849.24 purchase of a Ford F-250 pick-up truck for Public Works (7-0)
• Approved $17,325 property insurance appraisal proposal from Kroll, LLC (7-0)
• Approved building code waiver for Hardy Board Siding at Hibernia Park (7-0)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of 230-238 West Joliet Highway (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-22 to allocate unclaimed bicycles to 'Recycle Your Bicycle' (7-0)
• Approved bi-monthly disbursements of $550,331.33 and payroll of $429,544.30 (7-0)

Board of Trustees

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive discussion items listed. The board will cover routine matters (call to order, pledge, roll call) and then enter executive session for personnel, litigation, and land acquisition matters. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes.

• Executive session for personnel matters
• Executive session for litigation matters
• Executive session for land acquisition matters

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider three ordinances related to the annexation and rezoning of property at 230-238 West Joliet Highway. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes routine items such as minutes, a snow removal contract extension, surety releases, and a new liquor license. Other business includes purchases for the police department, a heat system proposal, tree removal, and geotechnical services.

• Public hearing and 1st read of annexation agreement for 230-238 West Joliet Highway
• Ordinance to rezone property at 230-238 West Joliet Highway
• Approval of purchase of 2 police vehicles
• Proposal for heat system at Tinley Park Pump Station
• Proposal for tree & brush removal at Sports Complex

The Board approved several infrastructure and equipment contracts, including tree removal at the sports complex and a heating system for the Tinley Park pump station. Trustees also approved the purchase of two police vehicles and geotechnical services for the Children's Museum.

• Approved $115,000 proposal for tree and brush removal at Sports Complex by Homer Tree Service, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved purchase of two Police Department vehicles after waiving state bid (6-0)
• Approved $17,150 share for Tinley Park pump station heat system by PremiStar (6-0)
• Approved geotechnical engineering services for Children's Museum not to exceed $5,700 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #3075 revising no parking area on Elm Drive (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #3074 creating a Class SE Liquor License for Bishop’s Hill Winery – Ladies Night Out (6-0)
• Approved extension of commuter lot snow removal contract for Bisping Construction (6-0)
• Approved bi-monthly disbursements of $1,840,650.71 and payrolls totaling $908,856.27 (6-0)

Safe Community Coalition

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition is meeting to hear from suicide prevention advocate Linda Pacha and receive updates from task groups on domestic violence, substance use, traffic safety, suicide prevention, emergency preparedness, and older adult falls prevention. The agenda includes planning for several upcoming public events, such as an elder abuse awareness event and an overdose awareness day. No new business or formal decisions are listed.

• Guest speaker Linda Pacha, founder of Nick's Network of Hope, on suicide prevention
• Elder Abuse event 'One Thing: Speak Up, Speak Out' on Oct 2 at Village Hall
• Overdose Awareness Day event 'Your Light Still Shines' on Aug 23 at Parkview Christian Church
• QPR suicide prevention class on Sept 7 at Village Hall
• Active Shooter and Safety Awareness 101 on Sept 18 at Village Hall

The coalition approved the minutes from the May 31, 2023 meeting. Members received updates on upcoming community safety events, suicide prevention strategies, and traffic safety data. No new business was introduced.

• Approved May 31, 2023 meeting minutes

Police Pension Board

The New Lenox Police Pension Board is meeting to handle routine pension business, including approving minutes, financial reports, and disbursements, as well as reviewing a new membership application and several service credit transfers. The board will also discuss officer elections and training requirements.

• Approval of disbursements: Lauterbach & Amen accounting services ($1,095, $1,125, $1,125) and Karlson Garza McQueary legal fees ($175)
• Application for membership: Mark A. Hammond (new hire)
• Updates on transfers of creditable service for six individuals
• New business: Mark A. Hammond transfer, annual Department of Insurance report, Andrew Dowding buy back calculation, election of board officers, trustees' training status

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will consider approving a design-build agreement with Northern Builders, Inc. for a proposed Children's Museum, and a first amendment to an asset acquisition agreement with KidsWork Children's Museum. The agenda also includes routine consent items, such as meeting minutes and a water department purchase, and may enter closed session for personnel, litigation, and land acquisition matters.

• Resolution approving design-build agreement with Northern Builders, Inc. for proposed Children's Museum
• Resolution authorizing first amendment to asset acquisition agreement with KidsWork Children's Museum, NFP
• Consent agenda: approval of purchase of Correlator and Listening Device for Water Department
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from June 26 and July 10, 2023 meetings
• Executive session for personnel, litigation, and land acquisitions

The Board of Trustees approved a design-build agreement with Northern Builders, Inc. for a proposed children's museum and authorized the hiring of a museum director. The board also approved several disbursements and a water department purchase.

• Approved design-build agreement with Northern Builders, Inc. for proposed children's museum (7-0)
• Waived bidding process for Northern Builders, Inc. agreement (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-21 to hire Nicole Underwood as museum director starting August 1, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of correlator and listening device for Water Department (7-0)
• Approved bi-monthly disbursements of $832,012.65 and manual disbursements of $34,625.00 and $8,366.20 (7-0)
• Approved payroll of $446,308.33 paid on July 14, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from June 26 and July 10, 2023 meetings (7-0, with 2 abstentions on July 10 minutes)

Plan Commission

The New Lenox Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to annex and rezone a 0.751-acre site at 230 & 238 West Joliet Highway to the R-2 Single-Family Residence District. The petitioner is Margery Ellis. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the May 16, 2023 meeting and public comment.

• Public hearing on annexation and rezoning to R-2 Single-Family Residence District
• Site: 230 & 238 West Joliet Highway, approximately 0.751 acres
• Petitioner: Margery Ellis
• Approval of minutes from May 16, 2023 regular meeting

The Plan Commission recommended the annexation and rezoning to the R-2 Single-Family Residence District for a 0.751-acre site. Both actions were approved subject to the successful negotiation of an Annexation Agreement. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023.

• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice vote)
• Recommended approval of annexation for 230 & 238 West Joliet Highway (5-0)
• Recommended rezoning to R-2 Single-Family Residence District for 230 & 238 West Joliet Highway (5-0)

Plan Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the New Lenox Plan Commission meeting on July 18, 2023. It lists only the agenda and a meeting materials packet, with no specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings identified.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The New Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting with an agenda limited to routine items: approving minutes from the May 16, 2023 meeting, and addressing old and new business. No specific zoning cases, hearings, or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from May 16, 2023 regular meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from the May 16, 2023, meeting. The board received an update regarding a fence variance at 217 Willow Lane that was approved by the Village Board. No new business was presented.

• Approved May 16, 2023 minutes (Voice vote)

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board of Trustees is holding a Council of the Whole meeting with no substantive discussion items listed on the agenda. The board will enter executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and land acquisition matters, which are closed to the public. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering call to order, pledge, roll call, public comments, and adjournment.

• Executive session for personnel matters (2(c)(1))
• Executive session for litigation matters (2(c)(11))
• Executive session for land acquisitions (2(c)(5))
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Emergency Preparedness Task Group is meeting to review past activities, plan upcoming events, and discuss new initiatives. They will consider hosting new courses on emergency preparedness and public safety, and will hear about an active shooter awareness workshop and a Stop the Bleed class. The group is also seeking new collaborative partners and course ideas.

• Active Shooter and Safety Awareness 101 workshop scheduled for September 18, 2023, presented by Joe Malone, CEO of Southern Cross Company
• Stop the Bleed class scheduled for October 17, 2023
• Threat Evaluation and Reporting Course (TERC) offered by Detective Christopher Thunherst, a certified Master Trainer
• Upcoming events include Movie Night in the Commons, Party in the Park, and National Night Out
• New collaborative partners needed due to schedule conflicts

The Emergency Preparedness Task Group approved the minutes from the May 10, 2023 meeting. The group reviewed recent and upcoming activities for the New Lenox CERT and SAR programs and scheduled upcoming safety workshops.

• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Scheduled 'Active Shooter and Safety Awareness 101' for September 18, 2023
• Scheduled 'Stop the Bleed' class for October 17, 2023

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The Older Adults Falls Prevention Task Group is meeting to review updates on fall-prevention programs, including the 'A Matter of Balance' classes, 'Fit and Strong!', and 'Seniors With Sole'. They will also discuss planning for the 'One Fall Can Change It All' event in September. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and is largely procedural with program updates.

• A Matter of Balance Class #49 graduated 14 participants on May 25, 2023, at VFW #9545
• MOB Class #50 scheduled Sept 12-Oct 5, 2023 at New Lenox Village Hall Community Room
• MOB Class #51 tentatively at New Lenox Public Library, Sept 25-Oct 18, 2023
• Fit and Strong! Class #9 has 23 participants, runs June 5-July 28, 2023 at Spencer Campus
• Seniors With Sole summer session has 30+ participants, runs June 6-July 27, 2023 in Village Commons

The Older Adults Falls Prevention Task Group approved the May 10, 2023, meeting minutes. Members coordinated schedules for upcoming 'A Matter of Balance' classes and reviewed progress for the 'Fit and Strong!' and 'Seniors with Sole' programs.

• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Scheduled 'A Matter of Balance' Class #50 for Sept 12 to Oct 5, 2023
• Tentatively scheduled 'A Matter of Balance' Class #51 for Sept 25 to Oct 18, 2023
• Scheduled 'One Fall Can Change It All' event for Sept 21, 2023

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Motor Vehicle/Traffic Safety Task Group is meeting to review police crash and injury data for 2022-2023 and to plan educational programs for teen and senior drivers. They will also discuss potential new partners, including the ThinkFirst injury prevention foundation.

• Review of 2022 and 2023 crash data: top contributing factors, driver actions, road conditions, injury stats, alcohol-related, distracted driving, teen and elderly crashes
• Plan 'Teen Driver? What Every Parent Should Know' presentation via Zoom
• Discuss 'ThinkFirst for Parents of Teen Drivers' program, offered at no cost with GM/Honda funding
• Explore driver refresher class for seniors via Illinois Secretary of State Speakers Bureau

The Motor Vehicle / Traffic Safety Task Group approved the May 9, 2023 meeting minutes. Members reviewed New Lenox Police Department crash and injury data and discussed scheduling safety programs for teen drivers and seniors.

• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Suicide Prevention and Awareness Task Group is meeting to approve minutes and review past events, including a mental health presentation and ASIST training. They will discuss upcoming programs: a QPR class, a memorial event with a keynote speaker, and several training sessions on mental health topics.

• QPR class on Sept 7, 2023, 6-7:30pm at New Lenox Village Hall
• Pathway to Hope and Healing event on Sept 26, 2023 at Spencer Campus Gymnasium, with keynote by Michelle Jackson
• Mental Health First Aid (Youth) class on Oct 10, 2023, 8am-4:30pm at Village Hall
• RELAX: Five Tips to Master Anxiety presentation by Dr. Mike Mecozzi on Oct 24, 2023, 7-8pm at Village Hall
• safeTALK class on Nov 28, 2023, 8:30am-12:30pm at Village Hall

The Suicide Prevention and Awareness Task Group approved the May 9, 2023 meeting minutes. The group scheduled several mental health training classes and the 'A Pathway to Hope and Healing' event for September 2023.

• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Scheduled QPR Class for September 7, 2023
• Scheduled 'A Pathway to Hope and Healing' event for September 26, 2023
• Scheduled Youth Mental Health First Aid Class for October 10, 2023
• Scheduled 'RELAX: Five Tips to Master Anxiety' presentation for October 24, 2023
• Scheduled safeTALK class for November 28, 2023

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will vote on several routine consent items, including new liquor licenses and a development agreement, and will consider four main items: an intergovernmental agreement with Will County for Laraway Road improvements, a seal coating bid award, a source water protection plan proposal, and an advisory services agreement for sports facilities management. The board may also enter closed session for personnel, litigation, and land acquisition matters.

• Intergovernmental agreement with Will County for Laraway Road (Cedar Road to Stonebridge Drive)
• Bid award for seal coating to Patriot Pavement Maintenance
• Proposal for Source Water Protection Plan from Christopher Burke Engineering
• Advisory Services Agreement with Sports Facilities Management, LLC
• Ordinances creating Class C liquor license (Pony Xpress) and Class SE liquor license (Doc at Inwood – Food Fight Taco Fest)

The Board of Trustees approved several infrastructure projects, including a road widening agreement with Will County and a source water protection plan. They also authorized a $703,500 agreement with Sports Facilities Management, LLC for planning and economic development. Bi-monthly disbursements and payroll totaling over $14.3 million were approved.

• Approved $703,500 advisory services agreement with Sports Facilities Management, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Will County for Laraway Road widening with a net cost of approximately $463,000 (5-0)
• Approved seal coating bid award to Patriot Pavement Maintenance (5-0)
• Approved source water protection plan proposal from Christopher Burke Engineering (5-0)
• Approved $13,837,957.41 in bi-monthly disbursements and $467,883.07 in payroll (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Class C liquor license for Pony Xpress and Class SE license for Doc at Inwood (5-0)
• Approved revised development agreement for Vancina and Route 30 LLC (5-0)
• Approved purchase of concrete planer for Public Works (5-0)

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The Domestic Violence Prevention Task Group is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss collaborative partner follow-ups, and plan its 2023 'One Thing: Speak Up, Speak Out' event focused on elder abuse, scheduled for October 2 at New Lenox Village Hall. The group will also consider additional 2023 events and programs.

• Elder abuse event: Oct. 2, 2023, 6-8pm, Community Room at New Lenox Village Hall
• Resource tables 6-7pm, panel discussion 7-8pm
• Planning committee chaired by Ariel Ruttenberg, supported by Amirrah Abou-Youssef, Meaghan South, Jenny G.
• Approval of minutes from May 8, 2023 meeting
• Next coalition meeting July 26, 2023; next task group meeting Sept. 11, 2023

The Domestic Violence Prevention Task Group approved the May 8, 2023 meeting minutes. Members planned an event titled “One Thing Speak Up, Speak Out: Elder Abuse” featuring a resource fair and panel discussion.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Set date and time for Elder Abuse event: October 2, 2023, 6pm to 8pm
• Confirmed event location at New Lenox Village Hall

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Substance Use Prevention Task Group is meeting to discuss updates on the HERO trailer and finalize plans for its signature annual event, 'Your Light Still Shines,' scheduled for August 23, 2023. The event will include a medication takeback, Narcan training, and a film screening with panel discussion. The group will also approve minutes from the May 8 meeting and receive organization updates.

• Event: 'Your Light Still Shines' on Aug. 23, 2023, at Parkview Christian Church, 2121 S. Schoolhouse Road
• Unwanted Medication Takeback by NLPD from 5:00-6:30pm
• Narcan Training from 6:00-6:30pm
• Film and panel discussion from 6:30-7:30pm with Pastor Matt Williard, Jim Scarpace, Mary Ellen Miller, and Jason Moss
• Next coalition meeting July 26, 2023; next task group meeting Sept. 11, 2023

The Substance Use Prevention Task Group approved the minutes from the May 8, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed the schedule for the Your Light Still Shines event on August 23, 2023, which will include Narcan training and a medication takeback.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including ordinances for the Kline Subdivision annexation, rezoning, and a final P.U.D. plat creating three single-family lots. They also approved a new Class C liquor license for Pony Express at 21950 Howell Drive, granted variances and special use for drive-thru ATMs at 1050 Laraway Road, and approved agreements for engineering services for a sports facility and design fees for the KidsWork Children's Museum. All votes were unanimous.

• Ordinances #3064-3066: Kline Subdivision annexation and rezoning (2nd read)
• Ordinance #3069-3070: Variance and special use for drive-thru ATMs at 1050 Laraway Road (BMO Harris Bank)
• Ordinance #3071: Class TE liquor license for VFW Post 9545 (Warrior Walk)
• Approval of engineering services agreement with SpaceCo, Inc. for New Lenox Sports Facility
• Approval of professional design fees agreement with Northern Builders for KidsWork Children's Museum

The Board of Trustees approved several professional service agreements, including engineering for a future sports complex and design fees for the KidsWork Children’s Museum. The board also approved a final P.U.D. plat and surety for the Kline Subdivision and granted a variance for drive-thru ATMs at BMO Harris Bank.

• Approved engineering services agreement with SpaceCo, Inc. for New Lenox Sports Facility (7-0)
• Approved professional design fees agreement with Northern Builders for KidsWork Children’s Museum (7-0)
• Approved final P.U.D. Plat for Kline Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved $33,565.63 surety for Kline Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #3069 variance and Ordinance #3070 special use for drive-thru ATMs at 1050 Laraway Road (7-0)
• Approved 10 consent agenda items including Kline Subdivision annexation and rezoning (7-0)
• Approved resolution demanding payment of credit for Leigh Creek South Unit 2 (7-0)
• Approved bi-monthly disbursements of $1,335,025.80, manual disbursement of $41,131.50, and payroll of $469,065.94 (7-0)

Board of Trustees

This is a procedural meeting of the New Lenox Village Board of Trustees with no substantive discussion items listed on the agenda. The board will hold an executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and land acquisition matters, but no decisions or public discussions are scheduled.

• Executive session for personnel matters
• Executive session for litigation matters
• Executive session for land acquisition matters

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board is holding a special workshop meeting with one discussion item: strategic projects. After public comments, the board will enter executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and land acquisitions. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Strategic Projects
• Executive session on personnel matters
• Executive session on litigation matters
• Executive session on land acquisitions

The Board approved an amendment to a long-term water service agreement with Oak Lawn and granted a fence height variance for a resident. A one-year extension for fee payments and plat execution was also approved for Briarwood Place Townhomes.

• Approved amendment to Long-Term Water Sale, Purchase and Service Agreement with Oak Lawn (7-0)
• Approved fence height variance for 217 Willow Lane (6-1)
• Approved 1-year extension for fees and final P.U.D. plat for Briarwood Place Townhomes (7-0)
• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved surety reduction for Prairie Ridge Estates (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #3059 regarding no parking on Elm Street from Linden Oaks to Wallace (7-0)
• Approved proposal for ESRI GIS System Upgrade (7-0)

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider first-read ordinances to annex, rezone, and execute an annexation agreement for the Kline Subdivision. The board will also consider several other items, including a drive-thru ATM variance and special use for BMO Harris Bank, a fence height variance, a consent decree in a lawsuit, and multiple ordinance amendments. The agenda includes a consent agenda with routine items and an executive session for personnel, litigation, and land acquisitions.

• Public hearing and 1st read: Annexation Agreement, annexation, and rezoning for Kline Subdivision
• 1st read: Variance and special use for drive-thru ATMs at 1050 Laraway Road (BMO Harris Bank)
• 2nd read: Fence height variance at 217 Willow Lane
• Resolution approving consent decree in Will County Case No. 22 CH189 (Village v. Leading Edge General Construction Co.)
• Ordinances to repeal and rescind development agreement and U.S. Route 6 Special Service Area Number 1 (Century Oaks, LLC)

The Board held a special workshop to review the Village's strategic plan, including financial goals and development projects. No substantive votes were taken on the discussion items; the meeting focused on progress updates regarding infrastructure and economic development.

• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Safe Community Coalition

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition is meeting to review past and upcoming safety programs, including summer traffic safety tips, substance use prevention, and mental health training. The agenda is largely a status update on various task group activities, with no new business or major decisions on the table.

• Guest speaker Jim Mihalovich of Top Driver will present 'Summer Traffic Safety Tips'
• Narcan training held May 1, 2023 with ~60 attendees; nasal spray kits distributed May 4
• 'Your Light Still Shines' event planned for Aug 23, 2023 at Parkview Christian Church
• Upcoming 'Active Shooter and Safety Awareness 101' on Sept 18, 2023 at Village Hall
• Fall 'A Matter of Balance' class #50 starts Sept 12 at Village Hall

The coalition approved the minutes from its March 29, 2023, meeting. The session featured a presentation on summer traffic safety and updates from various safety task groups regarding past and upcoming community events.

• Approved March 29, 2023 minutes

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will hold its regular meeting on May 22, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes several routine consent items (minutes, purchases, a liquor license) and a number of business items, such as a special use extension for Curaleaf, a site plan and surety for Take 5 at 442 E. Lincoln Highway, a fence height variance, and various service agreements and studies. The board will also consider appointments, an employee contract, and enter executive session for personnel, litigation, and land acquisition matters.

• Special use extension request – Curaleaf
• Site plan and surety – Take 5, 442 E. Lincoln Highway
• Fence height variance – 217 Willow Lane (1st read)
• Plumbing inspection agreement – Ridge Plumbing Company, Inc.
• Traffic signal warrant study – U.S. Route 30 and Veterans Parkway

The Board approved several infrastructure projects, including traffic studies and a roundabout engineering contract. They also granted a site plan for a Take 5 facility and a special use extension for Curaleaf. A variance request for a fence at 217 Willow Lane was advanced to a second reading.

• Approved $449,713 Phase III engineering services for Cedar/Haven roundabout (7-0)
• Approved site plan and $16,550 surety for Take 5 at 442 E. Lincoln Highway (7-0)
• Approved 6-month special use extension for Curaleaf at 705 and 709 E. Lincoln Highway (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 traffic evaluation for Sports Complex and $8,500-$9,000 signal study for Route 30 and Veterans Parkway (7-0)
• Approved waiver of $3,600 permit fees and $750 plan review deposit for Lincoln Way Christian Church (7-0)
• Approved plumbing inspection agreement with Ridge Plumbing Company at $60 per inspection (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Police Department vehicles and Class B2 liquor license for Berkot’s Super Foods (7-0)
• Advanced fence height variance for 217 Willow Lane to second read

Zoning Board of Appeals

The New Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one from BMO Harris Bank for a drive-through ATM facility on a 2.577-acre parcel at 1050 West Laraway Road, and another from Rick Suttle for a fence height variance on a 0.24-acre parcel at 217 Willow Lane. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its April 18, 2023 meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Public hearing: BMO Harris Bank N.A. variance for drive-through banking ATM facility at 1050 West Laraway Road
• Public hearing: Rick Suttle fence height variance at 217 Willow Lane
• Approval of minutes from April 18, 2023 regular meeting
• Old business and new business items listed but not specified

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a drive-through ATM facility to continue operating without a principal commercial building on site. A request for a fence height variance at 217 Willow Lane was discussed, but the minutes end before a final decision was recorded.

• Approved variance for BMO Harris Bank drive-through ATM facility at 1050 West Laraway Road (Unanimous)
• Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes

Plan Commission

The New Lenox Plan Commission will hold public hearings to approve the annexation and rezoning of the Kline Subdivision to the R-2A single-family residence district. The body will also consider a special use permit for a drive-through banking ATM facility for BMO Harris Bank N.A. Additionally, the commission will vote on the final plat for the Kline Subdivision.

• Public hearing for annexation and rezoning of the 1.28-acre Kline Subdivision at the northeast corner of Western Avenue and Michigan Road to the R-2A district
• Approval of the final plat for the 1.24-acre Kline Subdivision
• Public hearing for a special use permit for a drive-through banking ATM facility for BMO Harris Bank N.A. at 1050 West Laraway Road

The Commission recommended approval for the annexation and R-2A rezoning of a 1.28-acre site for a three-lot subdivision. The body also approved the final plat for the subdivision subject to specific conditions. A public hearing was held regarding a special use request for a BMO Harris Bank ATM facility.

• Approved annexation of 1.28-acre property at Western Avenue and Michigan Road (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1.24 acres to R-2A Single Family Residence District (7-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Kline Subdivision subject to engineering and landscaping approval (7-0)
• Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice vote)

Plan Commission

The New Lenox Plan Commission is meeting on May 16, 2023. The agenda includes only the agenda itself and the meeting materials packet, with no specific action items listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the agenda.

• Agenda approval
• Review of meeting materials packet

Board of Trustees

This is a Council of the Whole meeting of the New Lenox Village Board of Trustees. The agenda contains only procedural items, with the single discussion item left blank. The board will also hold an executive session covering personnel, litigation, and land acquisition matters.

• Discussion item listed as 'Discussion of' with no topic specified
• Executive session for personnel matters
• Executive session for litigation matters
• Executive session for land acquisition matters
• Public comment period limited to 5 minutes

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The Older Adults Falls Prevention Task Group approved the March 15 meeting minutes and finalized instructor schedules for the summer Fit and Strong program. The group also coordinated dates for A Matter of Balance classes and the Seniors with Sole walking program.

• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Scheduled A Matter of Balance Class #50 for Sept 12 to Oct 5, 2023
• Scheduled Fit and Strong! Class #9 for June 5 to July 28, 2023
• Scheduled Seniors with Sole Class #3 for June 6 to July 27, 2023
• Scheduled 'One Fall Could Change It All' event for Sept 21, 2023
• Decided 'class hopping' between A Matter of Balance sessions is generally not allowed

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Emergency Preparedness Task Group is meeting to review past CERT and search-and-rescue trainings, approve minutes, and discuss upcoming events. New business includes scheduling an Active Shooter and Safety Awareness workshop and a Stop the Bleed class, as well as seeking new collaborative partners and course ideas.

• Active Shooter and Safety Awareness 101 workshop scheduled for September 18, 2023, presented by Joe Malone, CEO of Southern Cross Company
• Next Stop the Bleed class scheduled for October 17, 2023 at New Lenox Village Hall
• CERT and SAR training updates including 16-hour Ground Search and Rescue courses
• Severe Weather Spotter Training and Health and Safety Expo held March 30, 2023 at Lincoln-Way West High School
• Seeking new collaborative partners and course/program ideas for emergency preparedness

The group approved the minutes from the March 15, 2023 meeting. Members received updates on CERT and SAR training activities and scheduled upcoming safety workshops for September and October 2023.

• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Suicide Prevention and Awareness Task Group is meeting to review past events and plan upcoming suicide prevention trainings and awareness activities. Members will approve minutes from the March 14 meeting and discuss old business, including a mental health presentation and first aid classes. New business covers scheduled QPR, Mental Health First Aid (Youth), and safeTALK classes later in 2023. The group will also begin planning the 2023 'A Pathway to Hope and Healing' event for World Suicide Prevention Day.

• 70 people registered for March 15 'RELAX' anxiety presentation by Dr. Mike Mecozzi
• 50 people registered for April 12 Mental Health First Aid (Adult) class
• 42 registered for May 11 'Mental Health 101' presentation at Haven-Manville Administrative Center, 102 South Cedar Road
• New two-day ASIST training May 17-18 at Village Hall; 15 registered
• Planning committee formed for 2023 'Pathway to Hope and Healing' event

The Suicide Prevention and Awareness Task Group approved the March 14, 2023 meeting minutes. The group reviewed attendance for recent mental health events and scheduled several upcoming training classes for late 2023. A planning committee was formed for the 2023 “A Pathway to Hope and Healing” event.

• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Formed planning committee for 2023 “A Pathway to Hope and Healing” event
• Scheduled QPR Class for September 7, 2023
• Scheduled MHFA youth version class for November 28, 2023
• Scheduled safeTALK class for November 28, 2023

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Motor Vehicle/Traffic Safety Task Group is meeting to review past events and plan future safety initiatives. They will discuss recent campaigns like Motorcycle Awareness Month and Operation Lifesaver, and consider new programs such as child safety seat inspections and senior driver refresher classes. The group will also address recruiting new partners and reviewing police crash data.

• Reviewed March 16 Super Senior event with Secretary of State's Mobile Unit at Village Hall
• Discussed 'Start Seeing Motorcycles' banners placed in town through May 31
• Noted Operation Lifesaver presentation by Metra's Carl Cicero on April 20
• Considered new programs: child safety seat inspections, bicycle rodeo, senior driver refresher class
• Next coalition meeting set for May 31, 2023 via Zoom

The Motor Vehicle / Traffic Safety Task Group approved the March 14, 2023 meeting minutes. Members discussed past safety events and proposed future initiatives for senior driver refreshers and child safety seat inspections.

• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Selected Jim Mihalovich as guest speaker for May 31 coalition meeting

Police Pension Board

The New Lenox Police Pension Board is meeting to approve routine financial reports, disbursements, and new member applications. They will also discuss old business including transfers of creditable service and a pension refund, and new business such as appointing authorized agents, rebalancing the portfolio, and reviewing investment policies.

• Approval of disbursements including $1,095 monthly fees to Lauterbach & Amen and legal fees to Karlson Garza McQueary
• Approval of IDOI Compliance Fee not to exceed $8,000
• New membership applications for Thomas M. Cobb and Michael J. Weinbrecht
• Discussion on transfers of creditable service for multiple individuals
• Rebalance portfolio to conform with statutory asset allocation

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Substance Use Prevention Task Group is meeting to discuss upcoming substance use prevention efforts. They will review updates on the HERO 'Hidden in Plain Sight' trailer fundraiser and recent Narcan training, and plan the 2023 'Your Light Still Shines' event scheduled for August 23. The group will also consider additional educational offerings in substance use prevention.

• HERO 'Dine and Donate' fundraiser at Chicago Dough New Lenox on June 15, 2023, 11am-9pm, with 20% of proceeds donated
• Narcan training held May 1, 2023 with ~60 attendees; nasal spray kits available at New Lenox Village Hall
• 'Your Light Still Shines' event tentatively set for Aug. 23, 2023 at Parkview Christian Church, featuring HIPS trailer, medication disposal, memorial tables, and Narcan training
• Next task group meeting scheduled for July 10, 2023 at 1:30pm via Zoom

The Substance Use Prevention Task Group approved the March 13, 2023 meeting minutes. Members discussed the tentative August 23, 2023 date for the Your Light Still Shines event and reviewed recent Narcan training and medication disposal efforts.

• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The Domestic Violence Prevention Task Group is meeting to review feedback from a recent teen dating violence presentation and begin planning an elder abuse awareness event scheduled for October. The group will also discuss collaborative partners and other potential initiatives for 2023.

• Review of May 2, 2023 'Teen Dating Violence' event with 7 attendees
• Planning for 'One Thing: Speak Up, Speak Out: Elder Abuse' on Oct 2, 2023
• Discussion of additional 2023 events and campaigns
• Update on 'Lunch and Learn' event on May 24
• Next coalition meeting May 31, 2023

The Domestic Violence Prevention Task Group approved minutes from March and discussed planning for an elder abuse awareness event on October 2, 2023. The group also reviewed a successful teen dating violence event held May 2 and discussed future marketing strategies.

• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (motion by Jan Dombrowski, seconded by Jennifer Hofferica, carried)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved several major infrastructure contracts, including road resurfacing and watermain replacement. The board also appointed a new trustee and approved a pre-annexation agreement for sanitary sewer access at 261 Williams Street.

• Approved 2023 MFT Road Resurfacing Project bid from Gallagher Asphalt Corporation for $2,372,628.31 (7-0)
• Approved Kimber/Haines/Elm Watermain Project bid from P.T. Ferro for $1,356,771.00 (7-0)
• Appointed Amy Gugliuzza to Trustee position for a 2-year unexpired term (6-0)
• Approved pre-annexation agreement for 261 Williams Street for sanitary sewer access (7-0)
• Approved $46,500.00 proposal for Tri-R Systems lift station radio programming (7-0)
• Approved $4,600.00 topography survey for Children’s Museum by Spaceco, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved bi-monthly disbursements of $1,298,184.54 and payroll of $419,813.11 (7-0)
• Re-appointed April Di Sandro to Fire & Police Board and Brian Parker to Police Pension Board (7-0 each)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including road resurfacing and audit services. They also voted not to object to two county special use requests for the Mulch It business and approved a temporary farm stand use.

• Approved temporary use for Bothwell Farms stand at 1259 North Cedar Road (6-0)
• Voted not to object to County Special Use for Mulch It at 2085 South Spencer Road (6-0)
• Voted not to object to County Special Use for Mulch It at 17598 South Cedar Road (6-0)
• Approved $12,068.85 purchase of Dell laptops for Police Department (6-0)
• Approved $58,000.00 contract for audit services with FORVIS (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-13 for 2023 MFT Municipal Maintenance Program (6-0)
• Approved engineering contract with Christopher Burke Engineering up to $40,000.00 (6-0)
• Approved bi-monthly disbursements of $681,368.06 and payroll of $402,887.28 (6-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of a revised temporary use request for a greenhouse and hoop house at 1259 North Cedar Road. The approval is subject to eight conditions, including specific operating hours and the creation of marked parking for Tiny Treasures Child Care.

• Approved February 21, 2023 minutes (Voice vote)
• Approved March 7, 2023 minutes (Voice vote)
• Recommended approval of revised Temporary Use for Bothwell Farms greenhouse/hoop house (Voice vote)

Plan Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the New Lenox Plan Commission meeting on April 18, 2023. The agenda contains only the agenda itself and a meeting materials packet, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

• No specific agenda items listed

The Plan Commission recommended that the Village not object to two County Special Use requests for landscape businesses, both subject to specific conditions regarding buffers, fire codes, and stormwater management. The commission also approved the minutes from February 21 and March 7, 2023.

• Approved February 21, 2023 minutes (Voice vote)
• Approved March 7, 2023 minutes (Voice vote)
• Recommended no objection to County Special Use for 2085 South Spencer Road subject to four conditions (Voice vote)
• Recommended no objection to County Special Use for 17598 South Cedar Road in Homer Glen subject to nine conditions (Voice vote)

Board of Trustees

This is a Council of the Whole meeting of the New Lenox Village Board of Trustees. The agenda contains no substantive discussion items, only routine procedural matters: call to order, pledge, roll call, public comments, an executive session for personnel, litigation, and land acquisitions, and adjournment.

• Executive session scheduled for personnel, litigation, and land acquisition matters
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will hold a public hearing on the FY 2023-2024 budget and then consider resolutions to amend the current budget and adopt the new one. They will also vote on several land-use items, including annexation and rezoning for the Laraway Road Development Program, and approve routine items like minutes and a raffle license.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Budget
• Ordinance authorizing annexation agreement for Laraway Road Development Program (2nd read)
• Ordinance annexing property for Laraway Road Development Program (2nd read)
• Ordinance rezoning property for Laraway Road Development Program (2nd read)
• Contract for public hearing signs

The Board of Trustees approved the FY 2023-2024 annual comprehensive budget and amended the FY 2022-2023 budget. The Board also approved the annexation and rezoning of properties for the Laraway Road Development Program. Additionally, a construction extension for The Landing Business Center was granted.

• Adopted FY 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Budget (7-0)
• Amended FY 2022-2023 Annual Comprehensive Budget (7-0)
• Approved annexation and rezoning for Laraway Road Development Program (7-0)
• Approved construction schedule extension for The Landing Business Center (7-0)
• Waived $2,720.00 permit fee for Hibernia Park renovations (7-0)
• Approved 4-year contract with Integrity Signs for public hearing signs (7-0)
• Approved bi-monthly disbursements of $1,342,942.69 and payroll of $414,465.23 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Arbor Day proclamation and youth football raffle license (7-0)

Safe Community Coalition

The coalition approved the January 25, 2023 meeting minutes. Members received a presentation on pediatric cannabis exposure and provided progress reports on task groups covering domestic violence, substance use, traffic safety, suicide prevention, emergency preparedness, and senior fall prevention.

• Approved January 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will consider several significant items, including acquiring 103 acres of vacant land at I-355 and Route 6, establishing a children's museum and acquiring real estate for it, and creating new liquor licenses. The board will also vote on police equipment purchases and various professional service agreements. The consent agenda includes routine items like a lease agreement and engineering contracts.

• Resolution authorizing real estate contract for 103 acres at I-355 and Route 6
• Resolution establishing a Children's Museum and advisory board, plus asset acquisition with Kidswork Children's Museum
• Ordinance creating Class D2 liquor license for Little Joe's (2nd read)
• Purchase of Axon interview room cameras for Police Department
• Ordinances creating Class TE liquor licenses for Barks and Brews and Providence Catholic High School

The Board approved the acquisition of 103 acres at I-355 and Route 6 for a multi-sport complex and the purchase of land for a new children's museum. Several police department equipment purchases and liquor licenses were also approved. The Board authorized over $735,000 in payroll and disbursements.

• Approved $8.25M purchase of 103 acres at I-355 and Route 6 (6-0)
• Approved $600,000 purchase of land on Veterans Parkway for Kidsworks Children's Museum (6-0)
• Approved establishment of Children's Museum and Advisory Board (6-0)
• Approved asset acquisition agreement with Kidsworks Children's Museum, NFP (6-0)
• Approved Class D2 Liquor License for Little Joe's contingent on lease documents (6-0)
• Approved purchase of Rock River Rifles and Axon interview room cameras for Police Department (6-0)
• Approved 5-year extension for Briarwood Townhomes real estate sign (6-0)
• Approved $333,498.69 in disbursements and $402,156.26 in payroll (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board of Trustees is holding a Council of the Whole meeting to discuss the budget, Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds, and a feasibility study for Silver Cross Boulevard. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel, litigation, and land acquisition matters. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of Budget
• Discussion of MFT (Motor Fuel Tax)
• Discussion of Silver Cross Boulevard Feasibility Study
• Executive session on personnel, litigation, and land acquisitions

The Board of Trustees held a Council of the Whole meeting to discuss the balanced budget, including strategic priorities for infrastructure and development. Staff presented a proposed list of streets for resurfacing and a feasibility study for the realignment of Silver Cross Boulevard. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Concurred with Mayor Baldermann to keep 'Home of Proud American’s' on water towers when painted

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Emergency Preparedness Task Group is meeting to approve minutes, review recent CERT and SAR training activities, and discuss upcoming events including a severe weather spotter training and 'Stop the Bleed' classes. The agenda is largely procedural, covering old business updates and scheduling.

• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2023 meeting
• Upcoming 16-hour Ground Search and Rescue class on April 22-23, 2023
• Severe Weather Spotter Training / Health and Safety Expo / Touch-a-Truck on March 30, 2023 at Lincoln-Way West High School
• 'Stop the Bleed' class on April 18, 2023 at New Lenox Village Hall
• Active shooter training sessions held in January and February 2023

The group approved the minutes from the January 11, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed updates on CERT and SAR training activities and scheduled upcoming safety classes and community events.

• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The Older Adults Falls Prevention Task Group is meeting to approve minutes, hear announcements about new coaches and resignations, and discuss updates on fall prevention programs including 'A Matter of Balance' classes, Fit and Strong, and Seniors With Sole. They will also plan the 2023 'One Fall Could Change It All' event scheduled for September 21.

• New coaches Judy Butler, Michele Deering, and Lynn Kaveney completed training on February 16, 2023
• Coach Barb Kinsey and Norma Cason resigned due to health reasons
• A Matter of Balance Class #48 scheduled April 17-May 10, 2023 at New Lenox Village Hall
• Class #49 moved to VFW Post #9545, May 1-25, 2023
• One Fall Could Change It All event set for September 21, 2023 at VFW Post 9545

The task group approved the January 11, 2023 meeting minutes and scheduled several 'A Matter of Balance' and exercise classes for 2023. A planning committee was formed for the 'One Fall Could Change It All' event scheduled for September 21, 2023.

• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Scheduled 'A Matter of Balance' Class #48 for April 17 to May 10, 2023
• Scheduled 'A Matter of Balance' Class #49 for May 1 to May 25, 2023
• Scheduled 'A Matter of Balance' Class #50 for September 12 to October 5, 2023
• Secured New Lenox VFW Post 9545 for 'One Fall Could Change It All' event on September 21, 2023
• Established planning committee for September 21 event chaired by Laura Regis

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Motor Vehicle/Traffic Safety Task Group is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss upcoming safety events. They will review plans for a Super Senior Event at Village Hall, a motorcycle awareness campaign for May, and an Operation Lifesaver rail safety presentation. The meeting is routine business with no new proposals or votes on policy.

• Super Senior Event on March 16, 2023, 10am-2pm at New Lenox Village Hall Community Room, with Rules of the Road from 10-11:30am
• Motorcycle Awareness Month in May with 'Start Seeing Motorcycles' campaign
• Operation Lifesaver program on April 20, 2023, 7pm at Village Hall, presented by Carl Cicero from Metra
• Next coalition meeting March 29, 2023 via Zoom
• Next task group meeting May 9, 2023 via Zoom

The Motor Vehicle / Traffic Safety Task Group approved the minutes from the January 10, 2023 meeting. Members discussed upcoming safety programs including a senior mobile unit event, Motorcycle Awareness Month, and Operation Lifesaver.

• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Suicide Prevention and Awareness Task Group is meeting to review past activities and plan upcoming suicide prevention and mental health events and trainings for 2023. The agenda includes approving minutes from a prior meeting, discussing the recent QPR training, and scheduling new classes and presentations.

• Approval of minutes from January 10, 2023 meeting
• QPR training held March 2, 2023: 54 registered, ~25 attended
• Planning for 2023 'A Pathway to Hope and Healing' event for World Suicide Prevention Day
• Upcoming 'RELAX: Five Tips to Master Anxiety' presentation on March 15, 2023 (70 registered)
• New ASIST two-day training scheduled for May 17-18, 2023

The Suicide Prevention and Awareness Task Group approved the January 10, 2023 meeting minutes. Members decided to maintain a similar format for the 2023 "A Pathway to Hope and Healing" event and established a volunteer planning committee. The group also reviewed a schedule of upcoming mental health and suicide prevention training classes.

• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Decided to use a similar format for the 2023 "A Pathway to Hope and Healing" event
• Formed a Planning Committee for the 2023 event consisting of Dan Martin, Marie Kress, Olga Viano, Mike Mecozzi, Colleen Kestel, and Neesha Stringfellow

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Domestic Violence Prevention Task Group is meeting to approve minutes, review a recent school program, and plan its 2023 events, including the 'One Thing: Speak Up, Speak Out' campaign. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2023 meeting
• Review of 'Building Healthy Relationships' event held February 27, 2023 at Lincoln-Way Central High School
• Discussion of 2023 'One Thing: Speak Up, Speak Out' event timing (previous events held 10/3/22 and 10/27/21)
• Planning for additional 2023 events, programs, initiatives, and campaigns

The Domestic Violence Prevention Task Group approved a proposal to host an event on elder abuse in early October 2023. Members also decided to organize a follow-up event for parents and guardians in early May 2023.

• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Agreed to host an elder abuse event in early October 2023
• Decided to hold a parent/guardian follow-up event in early May 2023
• Formed a planning committee for the May event consisting of Ariel, Breann, Meaghan, Joan, Geneva, and Dan

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Substance Use Prevention Task Group is meeting to discuss ongoing and new business. They will review updates on the HERO trailer and past Narcan training, plan the 2023 'Your Light Still Shines' event, and consider scheduling another Narcan training due to high demand. The group will also discuss poison prevention awareness and potential new educational offerings.

• HERO 'Hidden in Plain Sight' trailer update
• Narcan training: over 100 attendees, including 35 Lewis University nursing students; kits distributed at Village Hall
• 2023 'Your Light Still Shines' event tentatively set for Aug 23 at Lincoln-Way West High School
• Discussion of another Narcan training in late spring or early summer
• Poison prevention week (March 19-25) and guest speaker Dr. Matt Novak at March 29 coalition meeting

The task group approved the minutes from the January 9, 2023 meeting. Members discussed updates on Narcan training, the HERO trailer, and the tentative date for the 2023 Your Light Still Shines event.

• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider first-read ordinances for an annexation agreement, annexation, and rezoning related to the Laraway Road Development Program. The board will also vote on a new D2 liquor license for Little Joe's, a special use for a gun manufacturing establishment (Kee Firearms), and several routine consent agenda items including a bid award and contract approvals.

• Public hearing and first-read ordinances for Laraway Road Development Program annexation and rezoning
• Ordinance creating a Class D2 liquor license for Little Joe's (1st read)
• Ordinance granting special use for gun manufacturing establishment — Kee Firearms (2nd read)
• Bid award for concrete removal & replacement — McGill Construction
• Waiver of temporary use fees for special events — American Legion Post 1977

The Board approved a special use ordinance for Kee Firearms to operate a gun manufacturing and retail establishment. Other actions included approving a fee waiver for American Legion car shows and swearing in two new police officers.

• Approved Special Use Ordinance #3048 for Kee Firearms gun manufacturing (6-0)
• Approved $600 temporary use fee waiver for American Legion Post 1977 car shows (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-04 demanding a letter of credit from Lenny’s Food N Fuel (6-0)
• Approved bi-monthly disbursements of $1,255,379.09 and payroll of $403,544.43 (6-0)
• Approved 8 consent agenda items including a bid for McGill Construction (6-0)
• Swore in Police Officers Thomas Cobb and Michael J. Weinbrecht
• First read of Class D2 Liquor License for Little Joe’s (no vote)
• First read of Laraway Road Development Program annexation and rezoning (no vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The New Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider a request for a temporary use extension for a subdivision advertising sign for Briarwood Place Townhomes. The property is located at Route 30 and Briarwood Court. The board will also address old and new business and take public comments.

• Temporary use extension for subdivision advertising sign
• Briarwood Place Townhomes, 5.097-acre property at Route 30 and Briarwood Court
• Petitioner: Brian Rigsby / Rigsby Properties

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approving a temporary use extension for a real estate subdivision advertising sign at Route 30 and Briarwood Court. The extension lasts for five years or until the last 6-unit building permit is issued, whichever occurs first.

• Recommended approval of temporary use extension for Briarwood Place Townhomes advertising sign (Voice vote carried)

Plan Commission

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. and adjourned at 7:06 p.m. No old or new business was presented for consideration.

• Adjourned meeting (Voice vote)

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will hold a regular meeting with proclamations, a consent agenda, and several action items. They will consider creating a Class A1 liquor license for Ace & Vine II, approving a final plat for the Gonzalez Subdivision, and awarding contracts for a topography study, LED lighting on Route 30, and July 4th fireworks. The board may also enter closed session for personnel, litigation, and land acquisition matters.

• Ordinance creating Class TE liquor license for Providence Catholic High School St. Patrick's Party (consent agenda)
• Approval of plat of easement for Cherry Hill 20 (consent agenda)
• Ordinance creating Class A1 liquor license for Ace & Vine II (1st read)
• Contract with Utility Dynamics Corporation for Route 30 LED lighting
• Contract with Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. for July 4th fireworks

The Board of Trustees approved a property tax rebate disbursement and multiple contracts for lighting, fireworks, and engineering. They also granted two liquor licenses and approved a subdivision plat request.

• Approved $1,982,827.12 Property Tax Rebate disbursement (6-0)
• Approved $79,658.00 Route 30 LED Lighting contract with Utility Dynamics Corporation (6-0)
• Approved 3-year fireworks contract with Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc starting at $28,000 annually (6-0)
• Approved $18,954.00 topography study proposal for Christopher Burke Engineering (6-0)
• Approved Class A1 Liquor License for Ace & Vine II (6-0)
• Approved Class TE Liquor License for Providence Catholic High School – St. Patrick’s Party (6-0)
• Approved request for County Final Plat for Gonzalez Subdivision (6-0)
• Approved bi-monthly disbursements of $842,435.12 and payroll of $402,505.03 (6-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plan Commission recommended the annexation and rezoning of 191.5 acres near Laraway Road and Cherry Hill Road to the I-1 Limited Industrial District. The board also recommended that the Village not object to a county final plat for the Gonzalez Subdivision. These actions are subject to further agreements and approvals.

• Recommended approval of annexation for 191.5 acres at Laraway Road and Cherry Hill Road (5-0)
• Recommended rezoning of 191.5 acres to I-1 Limited Industrial District (5-0)
• Recommended the Village not object to the County Final Plat for the Gonzalez Subdivision (Voice vote carried)
• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice vote carried)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission recommended the annexation and rezoning to I-1 Limited Industrial District for a 191.5-acre site at Laraway Road and Cherry Hill Road. The commission also recommended that the Village not object to a county final plat for the Gonzalez Subdivision. Residents raised concerns regarding drainage and truck traffic near Lincolnway West High School during a public hearing.

• Recommended approval of annexation for 191.5 acres at Laraway Road and Cherry Hill Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning to I-1 Limited Industrial District for 191.5 acres (5-0)
• Recommended that the Village not object to the County Final Plat for the Gonzalez Subdivision (Voice vote)
• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice vote)

Police Pension Board

The New Lenox Police Pension Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the collateralization of its BMO Harris Bank account. The agenda includes public comment and new business, with no other substantive items listed.

• Discussion of collateralization of the BMO Harris Bank account

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will consider several routine consent agenda items, including minutes, a raffle license, and surety reductions. Under order of business, they will discuss extensions of variances for Take 5 and Jiffy Lube, engineering service proposals for Route 30 median landscaping and the Kimber & Elm water main replacement, an agreement with ComEd for the Cedar/Haven roundabout, and a concept proposal for a staff performance appraisal system. The board may also enter closed session for personnel, litigation, and land acquisition matters.

• Extension of variances for Take 5 and Jiffy Lube
• Engineering services proposal for Route 30 median landscaping (Christopher Burke Engineering)
• Agreement with ComEd for Cedar/Haven roundabout engineering services
• Engineering services proposal for Kimber & Elm Water Main Replacement (Christopher Burke Engineering)
• Concept proposal for staff performance appraisal system

The Board of Trustees approved several engineering service proposals for Route 30 landscaping, the Cedar/Haven roundabout, and the Kimber & Elm water main replacement. The board also granted variance extensions for two automotive businesses and approved staff performance appraisal enhancements.

• Approved $52,344 proposal for Route 30 median landscaping design (6-0)
• Approved ComEd agreement for Cedar/Haven roundabout relocation design not to exceed $315,000 (6-0)
• Approved $158,133 proposal for Kimber & Elm water main replacement engineering (6-0)
• Approved six-month variance extension for Take 5 oil change facility (6-0)
• Approved six-month variance extension for Jiffy Lube (6-0)
• Approved proposal for Staff Performance Appraisal System enhancement (6-0)
• Approved bi-monthly disbursements of $1,406,674.20 and payrolls of $423,079.82 and $427,468.83 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January 23 minutes and raffle license for NL Girls Softball Association (6-0)

Safe Community Coalition

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition is meeting to hear a guest speaker on sexual assault prevention and to review updates from its task groups. The agenda includes reports on upcoming events and programs for 2023, such as Narcan training, suicide prevention classes, and emergency preparedness. The meeting is largely informational, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.

• Guest speaker Breann Fisher, Sexual Assault Service Center Prevention Education Coordinator, will present.
• Narcan training scheduled for Feb 13, 2023 via Zoom; kit distribution Feb 16 at New Lenox Village Hall.
• QPR suicide prevention class on March 2, 2023 at New Lenox Village Hall.
• Emergency Preparedness group received $2,500 in donations for 25 Individual First Aid Kits.
• 2023 Severe Weather Spotter Training and Health & Safety Expo on March 30 at Lincoln-Way West High School.

The coalition approved the November 30, 2022 meeting minutes. Members reviewed the 2023 Strategic Plan and scheduled various community safety trainings, including Narcan, suicide prevention, and fall prevention classes. The Steering Committee will move to a semi-annual meeting schedule.

• Approved November 30, 2022 meeting minutes
• Changed Steering Committee meetings to semi-annual (January and July)
• Discontinued the quarterly coalition newsletter
• Appointed Steering Committee members for domestic violence, substance use, traffic safety, suicide prevention, emergency preparedness, and falls prevention

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and first readings, including a special use permit for a gun manufacturing business, new liquor licenses, and a zoning map update. The board will also vote on consent agenda items such as contract renewals and surplus equipment declarations.

• Special use for gun manufacturing at 21660 S. Moni Dr. Unit A (Kee Firearms & Training) - 1st read
• Ordinance creating Class D2 liquor license for Comise's Bar & Grill - 1st read
• Ordinance creating Class TE liquor license for Providence Catholic High School football watch party
• Contract renewals for landscape maintenance with Beary's Landscaping and A to Z Landscaping
• Approval of engineering services proposal for Rock Island Railroad Quiet Zone

The Board of Trustees approved a new liquor license for Comise’s Bar & Grill and a one-year extension for the Jacob’s Field Unit 5 P.U.D. plat. They also authorized engineering services for a railroad quiet zone and awarded a police department janitorial contract. Several administrative items and equipment purchases were approved via consent agenda.

• Approved Class D2 Liquor License for Comise’s Bar & Grill (6-0)
• Approved one-year extension for Jacob’s Field Unit 5 P.U.D. plat (6-0)
• Approved $36,900 engineering proposal for Rock Island Railroad Quiet Zone (6-0)
• Approved janitorial contract for Police Department with Multisystem Management Company (6-0)
• Approved $19,575 purchase of Digester Blower for Sewer Department (6-0)
• Approved $766,558.39 in bi-monthly disbursements and $438,924.98 in payroll (6-0)
• Approved 10 consent agenda items including landscape renewals and surplus equipment disposal (6-0)
• Approved Class TE Liquor License for Providence Catholic High School watch party (6-0)

Police Pension Board

The Village of New Lenox Police Pension Board met to review financial reports and approve specific disbursements to vendors. The agenda includes discussion and action on the 2023/2024 budget and a new cash management policy. The board also processed membership applications, service transfers, and annual eligibility verifications for officers and beneficiaries.

• Approval of disbursements totaling $14,143.25 to Lauterbach & Amen and Karlson Garza McQueary, LLC
• Ratification of Mesirow Ins Services fiduciary liability contract for $3,602.00
• Discussion and action on the 2023/2024 Budget
• Discussion and action on the Cash Management Policy
• Approval of Annual COLA Increases

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board met for one minute and approved the minutes from the December 20, 2022 meeting. No other new or old business was discussed or decided.

• Approved December 20, 2022 minutes (Voice vote)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission recommended that the Village adopt the Annual Zoning Map, which includes 2022 annexations, zoning changes, and final plats. The commission also approved the minutes from the December 20, 2022 meeting.

• Approved December 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Recommended Village adoption of the Annual Zoning Map

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board of Trustees is holding a Council of the Whole meeting that is largely procedural, with no specific discussion items listed on the agenda. The board will convene, take roll call, and may enter executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and land acquisitions. Public comments are limited to five minutes.

• No discussion items listed on the agenda
• Executive session authorized for personnel, litigation, and land acquisition matters
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The Older Adults Falls Prevention Task Group is meeting to review updates from the Safe Community Coalition Steering Committee and plan 2023 programs, including 'A Matter of Balance' classes, 'Fit and Strong!', 'Seniors With Sole', and the 'One Fall Could Change It All' event. They will also discuss new MOB coach training and refresher training.

• A Matter of Balance classes scheduled at New Lenox Village Hall: April 17-May 10 (Mon/Wed) and Sept 12-Oct 5 (Tue/Thu), with a date change for Sept 20
• New MOB Coach class planned for late February; refresher training March 1 via Zoom
• Summer 'Fit and Strong!' class #9 planned at Spencer Campus, pending School District #122 commitment
• 'Seniors With Sole' summer program planned; leaders to be contacted
• 'One Fall Could Change It All' event set for Sept 21 at VFW Post 9545

The Older Adults Falls Prevention Task Group approved previous meeting minutes and scheduled several 'A Matter of Balance' (MOB) classes and coach trainings for 2023. The group also planned dates for the 'Seniors with Sole' walking program and the 'One Fall Could Change It All' event.

• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Scheduled MOB Class #48 for April 17 to May 10, 2023
• Reserved Village Hall for a September 12 to October 5, 2023 MOB class
• Scheduled MOB new coach training for February 15 and 16, 2023
• Scheduled MOB Annual Coach Refresher Training for March 1, 2023
• Scheduled 'One Fall Could Change It All' event for September 21, 2023
• Designated Lori Gibson as guest speaker for November 2023 Coalition Meeting
• Appointed Anna Schultz as co-chair effective immediately

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Emergency Preparedness Task Group is meeting to approve minutes, review recent CERT and SAR activities, and discuss upcoming events including severe weather spotter training and active shooter courses. The group will also hear updates from the Steering Committee, including new appointments and a shift to semi-annual meetings.

• $2,500 in donations for 25 Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs) with tourniquets and bandages
• 2023 Severe Weather Spotter Training / Health and Safety Expo / Touch-a-Truck on March 30 at Lincoln-Way West High School
• Active Shooter and Safety Awareness 101 course on Feb 28 at Village Hall
• Stop the Bleed classes scheduled for April 18 and October 17, 2023
• Steering Committee meetings to become semi-annual; newsletter discontinued

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Motor Vehicle/Traffic Safety Task Group is meeting to review updates from the steering committee, including a shift to semi-annual meetings and a new strategic plan. They will discuss upcoming events like a Super Senior driver safety session, a teen driver program, and a motorcycle awareness campaign, as well as potential state traffic safety grants.

• Super Senior Event on March 16, 2023, 10am-2pm at New Lenox Village Hall, with Rules of the Road from 10-11:30am
• Operation Lifesaver program on April 20, 2023, 7pm at Village Hall, presented by Carl Cicero from Metra
• Touch-a-Truck event on May 6, 2023 at Walker Country Estates Park/Liberty Jr. High, including child safety seat and bicycle inspections
• Motorcycle Awareness Month campaign in May, including 'Start Seeing Motorcycles' and rider courses at Joliet Junior College
• Review of Illinois traffic safety grants for pedestrian/bicycle, motorcycle awareness, and child passenger safety programs

The Motor Vehicle / Traffic Safety Task Group approved the November 2022 minutes and established a working group to plan safety activities for the Touch-a-Truck event. Members also scheduled a Super Senior event for March 16 and an Operation Lifesaver program for April 20.

• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Created a planning committee for Touch-a-Truck safety offerings
• Scheduled Super Senior Event for March 16, 2023
• Scheduled Operation Lifesaver program for April 20, 2023
• Decided 'Teen Driver? What Every Parent Should Know' will be presented annually in the Fall

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Suicide Prevention and Awareness Task Group is meeting to review old business and plan new training offerings for 2023. They will discuss updates from the Steering Committee, including new appointments and a shift to semi-annual meetings, and schedule several suicide prevention and mental health classes. The group will also consider a new program on anxiety and trauma proposed by a member.

• QPR classes scheduled for March 2 and September 7, 2023 at New Lenox Village Hall
• Mental Health First Aid classes (adult and youth) set for April 12 and October 10, 2023
• New two-day ASIST training on May 17-18, 2023
• safeTALK class on November 28, 2023
• Steering Committee appointments include new members for domestic violence, substance use, and traffic safety

The Suicide Prevention and Awareness Task Group approved the November 15, 2022 meeting minutes. The group scheduled several mental health and suicide intervention training courses for 2023 at the New Lenox Village Hall.

• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Scheduled QPR classes for March 2 and September 7, 2023
• Scheduled 'RELAX: Five Tips to Master Anxiety' for March 15, 2023
• Scheduled Mental Health First Aid (Adult) for April 12, 2023
• Scheduled Mental Health First Aid (Youth) for October 10, 2023
• Scheduled Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) for May 17-18, 2023
• Scheduled safeTALK class for November 28, 2023

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Domestic Violence Prevention Task Group is meeting to approve minutes, discuss old and new business, and plan upcoming events. Key items include a February 27, 2023 'Building Healthy Relationships' event at Lincoln-Way Central High School, and a call for a second task group member to join the Steering Committee. The group will also discuss the 2023 'One Thing: Speak Up, Speak Out' campaign and other potential initiatives.

• 'Building Healthy Relationships' event on Feb. 27, 2023, 3:30-5:30pm at Lincoln-Way Central High School, with Breanne Fisher as keynote speaker
• Donation boxes for Crisis Center for South Suburbia at locations including New Lenox Village Hall, New Lenox Police Department, and all LW 210 locations
• Steering Committee appointments include Meaghan South for Domestic Violence Prevention; group seeks a second representative
• 2023 Steering Committee meetings will be semi-annual (January and July) instead of quarterly
• Quarterly Coalition newsletter discontinued; Annual Report will be expanded

The Domestic Violence Prevention Task Group approved the minutes from November 14, 2022. Members finalized details for a 'Building Healthy Relationships' event for teens and discussed future programming. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Scheduled 'Building Healthy Relationships' event for February 27, 2023, at Lincoln-Way Central High School

Safe Community Coalition Task Groups

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Substance Use Prevention Task Group will meet to discuss old and new business, including updates on the HERO trailer, Narcan training, and the 2022 unwanted medication disposal totals. They will also plan for the 2023 'Your Light Still Shines' event and consider ideas for Illinois Poison Prevention Month.

• Narcan training scheduled for Feb 13, 2023, with nasal spray kit distribution on Feb 16 at Village Hall
• 2022 unwanted medication collection: 461 pounds collected by police, 8,956 pounds total since 2009
• Steering Committee appointments for 2023, including new members for domestic violence and substance use prevention
• 2023 Strategic Plan to be reviewed; quarterly newsletter discontinued, annual report expanded
• Discussion on HERO 'Hidden in Plain Sight' trailer events for 2023

The task group approved a guest speaker from the Illinois Poison Center for the March Coalition Meeting. Members also established a planning committee for the 2023 Your Light Still Shines event and scheduled upcoming Narcan training.

• Approved minutes from November 14, 2022 meeting
• Approved Illinois Poison Center guest speaker for March Coalition Meeting
• Formed planning committee for 'Your Light Still Shines' event (Dan Martin, Jen Hahs, Kathleen Burke, Gloria Bloodsaw, Paul Hempel)
• Scheduled Narcan Training for February 13, 2023
• Scheduled Nasal Spray Kit distribution for February 16, 2023

Board of Trustees

The New Lenox Village Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, a janitorial contract extension, and raffle licenses. The main business includes considering an asphalt rejuvenation amendment for the Route 30 Metra lot, a clarifier rebuild proposal for WWTP#2, engineering services for the Cedar/Haven roundabout, and an ordinance to create a 1% amusement tax. The board may also enter closed session for personnel, litigation, and land acquisition matters.

• Ordinance creating 1% amusement tax (new Article VI, Chapter 10)
• Amendment to asphalt rejuvenation agreement for Route 30 Metra lot
• Proposal for clarifier rebuild at WWTP#2
• Engineering services proposal for Cedar/Haven roundabout landscape and electrical design
• Swearing in of Sergeant Ryan Bartels

The Board approved several infrastructure projects, including a clarifier rebuild for WWTP#2 and asphalt rejuvenation for the Route 30 Metra Lot. A first reading was held for a proposed 5% amusement tax. Bi-monthly disbursements and payroll totaling over $2.25 million were approved.

• Approved $48,814 proposal for Cedar/Haven roundabout landscape and electrical design (7-0)
• Approved proposal for WWTP#2 clarifier rebuild (7-0)
• Approved amendment for Route 30 Metra Lot asphalt rejuvenation with Denler, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $1,800,688.72 in bi-monthly disbursements and $452,673.72 in payroll (7-0)
• Approved 8 consent agenda items including raffle licenses and a recapture agreement amendment (7-0)
• First read of ordinance creating a 5% amusement tax (no vote recorded)