New Lenox public meetings in 2024
99 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Plan Commission
The Village of New Lenox Plan Commission/ZBA meetings scheduled for December 17, 2024 have been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on January 7, 2025.
Board of Trustees
The Village Board will vote on several items including two ordinances and two special use permits for the Teerling Lakes annexation and planned unit development (PUD). Other decisions include site plan approvals for Scooter's Coffee and GM Leasing, a contract for engineering services on a water tower, and a purchase agreement for 114 N. Cedar Road. The consent agenda covers code amendments for solar energy facilities, construction permits, the personnel manual, disposal of surplus property, and raffle licenses.
- Ordinances authorizing annexation agreement and annexation of Teerling Lakes property (2nd read)
- Special use permits for preliminary PUD plat and final PUD plat for Phase 1 of Teerling Lakes
- Site plan approval for Scooter's Coffee at Lot 2 of Laraway Road Commercial Center
- Ordinance amending village code for ground-mounted and roof-mounted commercial solar energy facilities (2nd read)
- Agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for water tower engineering services
The Board approved the Teerling Lakes annexation agreement, annexation ordinance, and preliminary and final PUD plats for Phase 1, all subject to attorney review and engineering/landscape approval. The development will have 490 lots with a mix of product types, an amenities center, and detention areas. Also approved were site plans for a truck sales facility and a Scooter's Coffee drive-thru, plus a $420,000 property purchase for redevelopment.
- Approved consent agenda including ordinances on solar facilities, construction permits, personnel manual, surplus property donation, and raffle licenses (6-0)
- Approved one-year site plan extension for 1751 Ferro Drive / GM Leasing (6-0)
- Approved site plan for Scooter's Coffee drive-thru at Laraway Road Commercial Center (6-0)
- Approved $112,375 surety for Scooter's Coffee (6-0)
- Approved Teerling Lakes annexation agreement, annexation, and PUD plats subject to reviews (6-0)
- Approved sign permit fee waiver for Water Chase Park (6-0)
- Approved $189,210 water tower design agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering (6-0)
- Approved $420,000 purchase agreement for 114 N. Cedar Road and $5,000 ALTA survey (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The New Lenox Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2024 tax levy and consider adopting the levy along with an abatement for existing bonds. The consent agenda includes a police software contract amendment, a new liquor license for Aji Sushi, and fee changes. Under order of business, trustees will discuss traffic signal analysis and asbestos abatement proposals, and introduce first-read ordinances regulating commercial solar energy facilities and construction permit fees.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2024 tax levy with abatement for multiple GO bond series
- Contract amendment with DACRA Tech LLC for police software (amount not specified)
- Ordinance creating a Class D1 liquor license for Aji Sushi
- Ordinance amending Chapter 78 fair market value and other fees
- First reading of ordinance regulating ground-mounted and roof-mounted commercial solar energy facilities
The Board approved the 2024 tax levy of $3,797,194, a 5.12% increase over the previous year, with all funds going toward pension costs. They also approved a consent agenda including the levy abatement ordinance and several other items. Additionally, the Board approved a $100 fee waiver for Trinity Services' Christmas event, a traffic signal warrant analysis for Route 30 and Veteran's Parkway, and additional asbestos abatement at 100 E. Maple Street.
- Approved 2024 tax levy of $3,797,194 (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including ordinances for liquor license, tax abatement, and special service area levies (6-0)
- Approved waiver of $100 temporary use fee for Trinity Services (6-0)
- Approved traffic signal warrant analysis proposal for Route 30 and Veteran's Parkway, not to exceed $8,000 (6-0)
- Approved additional asbestos abatement at 100 E. Maple Street for $15,400 (6-0)
- Approved bi-monthly disbursements of $7,533,721.09 and payroll of $488,496.43 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Village of New Lenox Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings scheduled for December 3, 2024, have been cancelled. The next regular meetings will be held on December 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
- December 3, 2024, Plan Commission/ZBA meetings cancelled
- Next meetings rescheduled to December 17, 2024
Plan Commission
The December 3, 2024 Plan Commission/ZBA meetings have been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting will be on December 17, 2024.
Board of Trustees
The Board will hold a public hearing on an annexation agreement for Teerling Lakes, followed by first readings of ordinances authorizing annexation, granting special uses for preliminary and final PUD plats. Other business includes consideration of a new Class D1 liquor license for Aji Sushi, a special use request at 14151 Chicago-Bloomington Trail, approval of a proposal for plow truck buildouts, and an ordinance amending Chapter 78 fees. The consent agenda includes routine items such as a surety reduction and several raffle licenses.
- Public hearing on annexation agreement for Teerling Lakes
- Ordinance creating a Class D1 liquor license for Aji Sushi – 1st Read
- Request for County Special Use at 14151 Chicago-Bloomington Trail
- Proposal for plow truck buildouts
- Ordinance amending Chapter 78 fair market value and other fees – 1st Read
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Safe Community Coalition
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition met to review past prevention events and set the 2025 meeting schedule. Task groups reported on domestic violence, substance use, traffic safety, suicide prevention, emergency preparedness, and older adult falls prevention activities.
- 2025 meeting schedule approved for Task Groups, Coalition and Steering Committee
- Narcan training reached 1,596 citizens since 2017; new Kratom ordinance research underway
- Teen Driver presentation on 11/20/2024 with 200 registrants; Rules of the Road course last offered 11/21/2024
- CERT Class #21 scheduled for September–October 2025 with final exercise on 10/4/2025
- Older Adults Falls Prevention event drew 23 organizations and 11 graduates from A Matter of Balance Class #54
Zoning Board of Appeals
This is a routine meeting of the New Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and open periods for old and new business, but no specific applications, rezonings, or hearings are listed. The meeting is expected to be largely procedural.
- Approval of minutes from the October 1, 2024 regular meeting
Board of Trustees
This is a procedural Council of the Whole meeting with no listed discussion items. The agenda includes a blank discussion item, public comments, and an executive session covering personnel, litigation, and land acquisitions.
- Executive session scheduled for personnel matters
- Executive session scheduled for litigation matters
- Executive session scheduled for land acquisition matters
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition Emergency Preparedness Task Group will review minutes from September and receive updates on CERT and Search and Rescue activities from recent months, including graduation of 37 CERT students. They will also discuss upcoming 2025 events such as the Severe Weather Spotter Training and Health and Safety Expo, a Multi-Disciplinary Exercise at 250 E. Maple, and future classes on Stop the Bleed and Active Shooter Encounter.
- CERT Class #20 graduated 37 students on October 5, 2024
- Multi-Disciplinary Exercise scheduled for November 21, 2024 at 250 E. Maple
- Urban Search and Rescue training on November 14, 2024 at 250 E. Maple
- 2025 Severe Weather Spotter Training / Health and Safety Expo / Touch-a-Truck on April 2, 2025 at Lincoln-Way WEST High School
- Future classes: Stop the Bleed, Home Safety and Personal Defense, and Surviving an Active Shooter Encounter in 2025
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The task group is discussing the 2025 meeting schedule and dates for fall prevention classes. The body is also reviewing the outcomes of the September 18 event and recent 'A Matter of Balance' graduations.
- A Matter of Balance class reserved for April 7 to April 30, 2025, at New Lenox Village Hall
- A Matter of Balance class reserved for October 6 to October 29, 2025, at New Lenox Village Hall
- Tentative 'Fit and Strong!' Class #11 scheduled for June 2 to July 25, 2025, at Spencer Campus
- Tentative 'Seniors With Sole' program scheduled for June 3 to July 24, 2025, at New Lenox Commons
- Appreciation luncheon scheduled for December 18, 2024, at Village Hall
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition Motor Vehicle/Traffic Safety Task Group will meet via Zoom to approve previous minutes, discuss old business including a disrupted rail safety presentation, and review a successful senior vehicle inspection event. New business includes planning for upcoming teen driver and rules of the road presentations.
- Approval of minutes from the September 10, 2024 Task Group Meeting
- Operation Lifesaver rail safety presentation on October 15, 2024 was disrupted by unknown actors
- Senior vehicle inspections on November 6–7, 2024 inspected 42 vehicles in partnership with Lincoln-Way District 210
- Teen Driver? What Every Parent Should Know webinar scheduled for November 20, 2024 with 132 registered attendees
- Rules of the Road Review Course on November 21, 2024, last time offered by Illinois Secretary of State's Office
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The Suicide Prevention and Awareness Task Group will review reports on several recent events, including a community walk and training classes, and discuss plans for 2025 including scheduling multiple suicide prevention and mental health trainings such as safeTALK, VA S.A.V.E., QPR, and Mental Health First Aid.
- Approval of minutes from September 10, 2024 meeting
- Review of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 'Out of Darkness' Community Walk held September 28, 2024
- Review of QPR class held October 2, 2024 with about 30 attendees
- Planning for safeTALK class on November 18, 2024 at New Lenox Village Hall
- Discussion of 2025 training calendar including ASIST, MHFA, and RELAX classes
Board of Trustees
The Village Board will consider approving amendments to purchase and sale agreements for the 233-acre Teerling Farm and the sale of 223 acres to Pulte Home Company. Other business includes a special use extension for Starbucks outdoor patio, approval of a PUD plat for Avant Gardens, and the announcement of the 2024 tax levy. The consent agenda covers routine items such as liquor licenses, surety reductions/releases, and raffle licenses.
- First Amendment to Purchase Agreement for 233-acre Teerling Farm
- First Amendment to Real Estate Contract for sale of 223 acres to Pulte Home Company
- Special Use Extension for Outdoor Patio at Starbucks, 2011 East Laraway Road
- Ordinance Granting Special Use for Preliminary and Final PUD Plat at 370 Veterans Parkway / Avant Gardens
- Approval of Purchase of Mini-Ambulance Golf Cart for Crossroads Sports Complex
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The Domestic Violence Prevention Task Group will meet to consider rescheduling the cancelled October 29 event 'Teen Dating Violence: What Trusted Adults Should Know' and plan awareness activities for 2025, including Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They will also approve minutes from September, review a new coalition logo, and set the meeting schedule.
- Rescheduling 'Teen Dating Violence: What Trusted Adults Should Know' event cancelled Oct 29
- Planning for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month – February 2025
- Planning for Sexual Assault Awareness Month – April 2025
- Planning for Domestic Violence Awareness Month – October 2025
- Review of New Lenox Safe Community Coalition (NEW) logo
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The Substance Use Prevention Task Group will approve the September 9 meeting minutes and review the recent Narcan training held November 4, which had 92 registrants and 51 attendees, followed by a kit distribution on November 7. The group will continue discussing Kratom sales in New Lenox, with a list of businesses being prepared. They will also plan the 2025 meeting schedule and an upcoming DEA presentation on substance use disorder scheduled for February 6, 2025.
- Approval of minutes from September 9, 2024 Task Group meeting
- Narcan training on November 4, 2024: 92 registered, 51 attended
- Narcan kit distribution on November 7, 2024 at New Lenox Village Hall
- Since 2017, 1,596 citizens trained in Narcan use
- Continued discussion on Kratom sales; list of businesses being compiled
Police & Fire Commission
This is a routine administrative meeting of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and discussion of end-of-year items and upcoming first-quarter 2025 matters. No substantive decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are listed.
- Approval of prior months' minutes
- Discussion of end-of-year items and first quarter 2025 topics
Police Pension Board
The New Lenox Police Pension Board will consider adopting the recommended tax levy from its actuary and forwarding it to the village. The board also plans to approve multiple disbursements totaling roughly $12,692 for legal, insurance, actuarial, and accounting services. Other business includes a new membership application and updates on creditable service transfers.
- Adoption of recommended tax levy from Foster & Foster actuarial valuation
- Approval of $3,722 for fiduciary insurance renewal and $2,600 for GASB 67/68 disclosure report
- Approval of $3,600 for police pension valuation and $1,010 for year-end workpapers
- Application for membership by Michael W. Whitlock
- Final update on Kamil Ratynski transfer of creditable service
Board of Trustees
The New Lenox Village Board of Trustees will discuss borrowing funds for water supply and establishing tax refund criteria. The board is also reviewing a special use ordinance for 132 West Illinois Highway and an agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police.
- Ordinance for Special Use for a P.U.D. at 132 West Illinois Highway / Toy Tyme
- Ordinance to borrow funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program
- Resolution establishing criteria for tax refunds authorized by Resolution #08-33
- Agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police
- Temporary easement for construction between the Village and Sarade K Pundaleeka
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The New Lenox Village Board of Trustees meets as a Council of the Whole. The agenda includes an unidentified discussion item (Item 4A) and an executive session for matters of personnel, litigation, and land acquisitions. No public votes or action items are listed.
- Executive session for matters of personnel (2(c)(1))
- Executive session for matters of litigation (2(c)(11))
- Executive session for matters of land acquisitions (2(c)(5))
Board of Trustees
The Board will hold a public hearing on the Northeast Streets water main replacement project. Consent items include amendments to bulk water purchase, video gaming, and department head ordinances, plus approvals for valve vault waterproofing, a building permit fee waiver for Sanctuary Golf Course signs, surety actions, and a special liquor license. The regular agenda includes special use permits for Toy Tyme and Avant Gardens, multiple Crossroads Sports Complex items (plat, design service, asbestos remediation, ComEd service), building code waiver for Crash Champions, Comcast relocation, a CivicPlus contract, and a request for autism center designation for KidsWork Children's Museum.
- Public hearing on water main replacement for Northeast Streets
- Ordinance amending bulk water purchase (Chapter 94-277)
- Special use permit for Toy Tyme at 132 W. Illinois Highway
- Preliminary and final plat for Crossroads Sports Complex
- Ordinance creating Class SE liquor license for Providence Catholic High School's Witches Night Out
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Zoning Board of Appeals
This is a procedural meeting of the New Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals. The agenda includes only routine items: call to order, roll call, approval of prior minutes, old business, new business, public comments, and adjournment. No zoning requests, variances, or other decisions are listed for discussion or action.
Safe Community Coalition
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition will hear from a guest speaker from Will County Emergency Management Agency, consider a new coalition logo, and receive updates from task groups on domestic violence, substance use, traffic safety, suicide prevention, emergency preparedness, and older adult falls prevention. Most items are informational reports on past events and planning for upcoming programs, not binding decisions.
- Guest speaker Lisa McGlasson, Will County Emergency Management Agency
- New business: consideration of a new coalition logo
- Upcoming 'Teen Dating Violence: What Trusted Adults Should Know' webinar on October 29, 2024
- Narcan training on November 4 and kit distribution on November 7, 2024
- DEA presentation on substance use disorders on February 6, 2025
Board of Trustees
The New Lenox Village Board of Trustees will vote on several ordinances, including updates to commercial solar energy and video gaming codes. The board is also reviewing plats of dedication and surety for Spencer Road and a design-build amendment for the Crossroads Sports Complex.
- Transfer of Delaney Road from Nelson Road West (0.28 miles) to municipal street system
- Installation of an all-way stop sign at Delaney Road and Nelson Road
- Special use for caretaker residence at 21800 South Center Avenue
- Amendment to design-build agreement with Northern Builders for Crossroads Sports Complex
- Ordinance amending Municipal Code regarding video gaming
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting but the agenda contains only procedural items: approval of previous minutes, old business, new business (with no details listed), and public comments. No specific rezonings, variances, or other decisions are scheduled for discussion or vote.
- Approval of minutes from August 20, 2024 meeting
The Zoning Board of Appeals met and approved the minutes from its August 20, 2024 meeting, with three members abstaining. No old or new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.
- Approved August 20, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote; Berkey, Moss, Hawkins abstaining)
Board of Trustees
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and scheduled executive sessions. No specific public discussion items or decisions are listed for the general session.
- Executive session regarding personnel
- Executive session regarding litigation
- Executive session regarding land acquisitions
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The Emergency Preparedness Task Group is meeting to review recent and upcoming activities for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Search and Rescue (SAR). The group is also discussing two upcoming public safety courses for residents.
- Surviving an Active Shooter Encounter course on September 25, 2024
- Stop the Bleed course on October 9, 2024
- CERT Class #20 disaster simulation and graduation on October 5, 2024
- Review of CERT activities including damage assessments and event support
- Review of SAR activities including missing person searches
The Emergency Preparedness Task Group approved the July 17, 2024 meeting minutes as presented. Members reviewed completed and upcoming CERT and SAR activities, and scheduled new training sessions including an active shooter course and Stop the Bleed. The group also discussed rebranding the coalition's name and logo.
- Approved July 17, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Amy Maher, seconded by Erin Ward)
- Scheduled 'Surviving an Active Shooter Encounter' course for September 25, 2024
- Scheduled 'Stop the Bleed' training for October 9, 2024
- Discussed rebranding to 'New Lenox Safe Community Coalition' with new logo
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The Older Adults Falls Prevention Task Group discussed final details for the upcoming 'One Fall Can Change It All' event on September 18, 2024, which will feature health screenings, vaccinations, and presentations. They also reviewed completed programs ('Fit and Strong!' and 'Seniors With Sole') and ongoing 'A Matter of Balance' classes. The Village Board proclaimed September 23–27 as Older Adults Falls Prevention Week.
- Village Board proclaimed September 23–27 as Older Adults Falls Prevention Week
- ‘Fit and Strong!’ class concluded July 26 with 30 attendees receiving certificates
- ‘Seniors With Sole’ walking program concluded July 25 with raffle and gift certificates
- ‘A Matter of Balance’ classes: #54 runs Sept 9–Oct 2, #55 starts Oct 8 at the New Lenox Public Library
- ‘One Fall Can Change It All’ event on Sept 18 at New Lenox VFW with sponsors, screenings, and presentations
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition Motor Vehicle/Traffic Safety Task Group is discussing upcoming public education events. Items include a rail safety presentation, a teen driver program for parents, senior vehicle inspections, and a rules of the road refresher for seniors. The group is also reviewing past activities like a back-to-school event and introducing a new coalition logo.
- Operation Lifesaver rail safety presentation scheduled for October 15, 2024 via Zoom
- Teen Driver presentation for parents being coordinated with Lincoln-Way Central High School
- Senior vehicle inspections planned for early November with LWCHS Automotive Technology
- Illinois Secretary of State's Office Rules of the Road Refresher for seniors on November 21, 2024
- New Lenox Safe Community Coalition logo introduced
The Motor Vehicle/Traffic Safety Task Group approved the May 14, 2024 meeting minutes and discussed upcoming events, including an Operation Lifesaver rail safety presentation on October 15 and a teen driver program on November 20. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy matters; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.
- Approved May 14, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Jim Mihalovich, seconded by Dan Martin)
- Scheduled Operation Lifesaver rail safety presentation for October 15, 2024 via Zoom
- Scheduled 'Teen Driver? What Every Parent Should Know' program for November 20, 2024
- Scheduled Illinois Secretary of State Rules of the Road Refresher for November 21, 2024
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The task group will approve minutes from July and discuss a new coalition logo. Members will review several upcoming educational events and classes, including a signature event on October 22 with a resource fair and personal stories.
- Discussion of a new Safe Community Coalition logo
- 'Out of the Darkness' Community Walk on September 28 at Riverside Healthcare Center in Bourbonnais
- QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) class on October 2 via Zoom
- 'Pathway to Hope and Healing' signature event on October 22 at Trinity Services, 301 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox
- safeTALK class on November 18 at New Lenox Village Hall
Board of Trustees
The Village Board will consider several items including a second reading of ordinances for the Lakes Park annexation, rezoning, and preliminary planned unit development. Also on the agenda are first readings for a special use permit for an upper-story caretaker residence at 21800 South Center Avenue and an amendment to the village code regarding commercial solar energy facilities. The consent agenda includes routine items such as minutes, ordinance amendments, resolutions, and proclamations.
- Ordinance granting special use for upper-story caretaker residence at 21800 South Center Avenue (1st read)
- Ordinance amending Village Code for commercial solar energy facilities (1st read)
- Annexation agreement, annexation, rezoning, and special use for preliminary PUD for Lakes Park (all 2nd read)
- Ordinance amending personnel manual regarding vacations (2nd read)
- Ordinance amending Village Code for automobile gasoline and diesel fueling stations (2nd read)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The Domestic Violence Prevention Task Group will discuss and finalize plans for a October 29, 2024 Zoom event on teen dating violence, featuring speakers including a victim's mother and local experts. They will also review previous community education efforts and consider future programming such as additional workshops or awareness events.
- Approval of minutes from July 15, 2024 meeting
- Planning for 'Teen Dating Violence: What Trusted Adults Should Know' event on October 29, 2024 via Zoom
- Discussion of potential future domestic violence prevention and awareness programs
The Domestic Violence Prevention Task Group approved the July 15, 2024 meeting minutes. Members discussed a new coalition logo and planned an October 29, 2024 Zoom presentation on teen dating violence for parents. No formal votes were taken on these items.
- Approved July 15, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Marie Kress, seconded by Jan Dombrowski)
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition Substance Use Prevention Task Group will discuss Kratom misuse and nearby communities that have prohibited its sale by ordinance. They will also review the success of the August 21 'Your Light Still Shines' event, note that New Lenox ranked second in Will County for unwanted medication collection (293.25 pounds in first half of 2024), and plan tentative Narcan training and a DEA presentation. Old business includes approval of minutes and a recap of the event.
- Discussion of Kratom misuse and potential local prohibition ordinances
- New Lenox Police Department ranked 2nd in Will County for unwanted medication disposal, collecting 293.25 lbs in first half of 2024
- Tentative Narcan training via Zoom on Nov 4, 2024, with kit distribution at Village Hall on Nov 7
- DEA presentation scheduled for Feb 6, 2025, including K-9 demonstration with Officer Candace Guidry and dog 'Harlie'
- Review of August 21 'Your Light Still Shines' event with 32 organizations, Narcan training, and keynote speaker Jim Scarpace
Board of Trustees
The Village Board will consider consent agenda items including the annexation and rezoning of the Cherry Hill Triangle property at Gougar and Spencer Roads. Under order of business, trustees will vote on a tentative agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, a special use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 1801 Pennington Court, and amendments to the personnel manual and village code regarding fueling stations. A residential market analysis and strategy planning guidelines are also up for approval.
- Ordinance authorizing annexation agreement for Cherry Hill Triangle (Gougar and Spencer Roads)
- Ordinance rezoning Cherry Hill Triangle property
- Tentative agreement with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police
- Special use permit for detached accessory dwelling unit at 1801 Pennington Court
- Ordinance amending village code on automobile gasoline and diesel fueling stations
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The New Lenox Plan Commission will hold public hearings on proposed text amendments for commercial solar energy facilities and automobile fueling stations. They will also consider two special use requests: a detached accessory dwelling unit at 1801 Pennington Court and an upper-story caretaker residence at 21800 South Center Avenue. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.
- Special use request for a detached accessory dwelling unit at 1801 Pennington Court (petitioner Darius Marciukaitis)
- Public hearing for a special use for an upper-story caretaker residence at 21800 South Center Avenue (1.87 acres, petitioner James Eich)
- Public hearing on text amendment for commercial solar energy facilities
- Public hearing on text amendment for automobile gasoline and diesel fueling stations
- Approval of minutes from the August 6, 2024 Plan Commission meeting
Board of Trustees
The New Lenox Village Board of Trustees will conduct a routine meeting with standard procedural items including a call to order, pledge of allegiance, and roll call. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters, litigation, and potential land acquisitions.
Board of Trustees
The Board will hold a public hearing and consider first readings of ordinances for annexation, rezoning, and an annexation agreement for the Cherry Hill Triangle property at Gougar and Spencer Roads. Additionally, the board will vote on construction engineering agreements for the WRRF, an amendment to the Sports Complex design-build contract, change orders for the KidsWork Children's Museum, and a contract for Wellington Lift Station rehabilitation. The consent agenda includes routine items such as the Parkway Tree Program and an advertising agreement for Christmas in the Commons.
- Public hearing and first readings for annexation, rezoning, and annexation agreement at Cherry Hill Triangle (Gougar and Spencer Roads)
- Approval of construction engineering agreements with Strand Associates and HR Green for WRRF
- Amendment to design-build agreement with Northern Builders for Sports Complex sitework
- Change orders for fencing/concrete and furniture at KidsWork Children's Museum
- Contract award for Wellington Lift Station rehabilitation
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Parking & Traffic Advisory Board
This meeting of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is largely procedural, with items including approval of previous meeting minutes and posting of interview results from the eligibility list. No major policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.
- Approval of prior months minutes
- Post interview results from Eligibility List
Zoning Board of Appeals
This is a procedural meeting with no agenda items beyond approval of previous meeting minutes, public comment, and adjournment. No zoning requests or public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from June 18, 2024 meeting
- No new business or public hearings on the agenda
Safe Community Coalition
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition is coordinating various community programs focused on suicide prevention, substance use, and senior safety. The body is scheduling upcoming training classes, public presentations, and resource fairs for residents.
- Your Light Still Shines event on August 21, 2024, featuring Narcan training and medication takeback
- Teen Dating Violence Zoom event on October 29, 2024
- One Fall Can Change It All senior event on September 18, 2024, at New Lenox VFW Post 9545
- Rules of the Road Refresher for seniors on November 21, 2024, at New Lenox Village Hall
- Surviving an Active Shooter Encounter course on September 25, 2024
Police Pension Board
The Village of New Lenox Police Pension Board will hold a regular meeting on July 22, 2024. The board will discuss and vote on items including a legal retainer agreement with Puchalski Goodloe LLC, approval of disbursements, updates on three officer transfers of creditable service, and the closure of a Charles Schwab account. The meeting also includes the election of board officers and consideration of an actuarial consulting agreement with Foster & Foster.
- Approval of Legal Retainer Agreement with Puchalski Goodloe LLC
- Disbursements totaling $8,450 including attorney fees and accounting services
- Updates on transfers of creditable service for officers Kamil Ratynski, Robert M. Eber, and Nicholas A. Rosales
- Discussion on closure of Charles Schwab Account
- Election of Board Officers
Board of Trustees
The Board will hold a public hearing and consider first readings for an annexation agreement, annexation, rezoning, and preliminary PUD plat for Lakes Park. Other business includes approval of police vehicle purchases, a budget amendment for truck weight scales, seal coating proposals, well repairs, and various contracts. A discussion on a gas station market assessment is also scheduled.
- Public hearing and first reading of ordinance for Lakes Park annexation agreement
- First reading of ordinances for annexation, rezoning, and special use for preliminary PUD at Lakes Park
- Consideration for approval of purchase of vehicles for Police Department
- Consideration for approval of budget amendment to purchase truck weight scales for Police Department
- Consideration for approval of proposal for asbestos inspections at Route 30 & Cedar Road development
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Police & Fire Commission
The New Lenox Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to review and approve previous meeting minutes and an eligibility list. The agenda also includes items brought by board members. No other substantive business is listed for discussion or decision.
- Approval of prior months' minutes
- Approval of eligibility list for fire/police candidates
- New items per board members
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition Emergency Preparedness Task Group is meeting to approve prior minutes, review recent CERT and search-and-rescue activities, and discuss upcoming training. Notable new business includes scheduling a 20-hour CERT class for September–October, a July 30 'Stop the Bleed' class with 45 registered, and a September active-shooter survival course. The group also seeks new partners and course ideas for National Preparedness Month.
- CERT Class #20 scheduled Tues/Thurs evenings Sept 10–Oct 3, with final exercise and graduation Oct 5
- 'Stop the Bleed' class July 30 (7–8:30pm) has 45 citizens registered
- 'Surviving an Active Shooter Encounter' course by Joe Malone on Sept 25 (7–8:30pm)
- Discussion on additional activities for September National Preparedness Month
- Call for new collaborative partners and course suggestions
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Older Adults Falls Prevention Task Group is meeting to discuss ongoing and upcoming fall prevention programs. They will review the status of 'Fit and Strong' and 'Seniors With Sole' classes, and continue planning the 'One Fall Can Change It All' event scheduled for September 18. New 'A Matter of Balance' classes are also being introduced for September and October.
- 'Fit and Strong' class at Spencer Campus is full with 30 attendees, runs through July 26.
- 'Seniors With Sole' program at New Lenox Commons ends July 25 with raffle and snacks.
- 'One Fall Can Change It All' event on Sept 18 at New Lenox VFW: 23 vendors, hot breakfast, entertainment.
- 'A Matter of Balance' Class #54 starts Sept 9 at Village Hall; Class #55 tentatively scheduled Oct 8-31.
- Next full coalition meeting is July 31; next task group meeting is Sept 11.
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition Suicide Prevention and Awareness Task Group convenes to approve prior meeting minutes, review outcomes of recent training classes, and discuss completed suicides in the village. Members also plan upcoming community events and training sessions, including a speaker at the July coalition meeting and several fall classes.
- Approval of minutes from May 14, 2024 task group meeting
- Report of three train-vs.-pedestrian completed suicides in New Lenox between May 8 and July 8, 2024, with jurisdiction split between Metra PD and NLPD
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 'Out of the Darkness' Community Walk on September 28, 2024 in Bourbonnais
- Upcoming classes: QPR (Oct 2 via Zoom), Mental Health First Aid Youth (Oct 7), RELAX: 5 Tips to Master Anxiety (Oct 8), safeTALK (Nov 18)
- Coalition meeting on July 31, 2024 with speaker Patty Johnston from Trinity Services
Board of Trustees
This is a procedural Council of the Whole meeting with no substantive discussion or action items listed on the agenda. The Board will enter executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and land acquisition matters.
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The Domestic Violence Prevention Task Group is discussing an upcoming Zoom event titled “Teen Dating Violence: What Trusted Adults Should Know.” The group is identifying potential speakers and moderators for the session.
- Planning of 'Teen Dating Violence: What Trusted Adults Should Know' event on October 29, 2024
- Nadine’s Blue Butterfly 3rd Annual Back to School Shopping Spree on August 4, 2024
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The Substance Use Prevention Task Group is discussing the organization of the 'Your Light Still Shines' event at Lincoln-Way WEST High School. The meeting focuses on coordinating medication takeback, Narcan training, and guest speakers.
- Unwanted Medication Takeback handled by Will County Sheriff’s Department
- Narcan Training and kit distribution by Dr. Burke
- Keynote presentation by Jim Scarpace of Gateway Foundation
- Hidden in Plain Sight trailers from HERO and Will County Sheriff
- Informational and Memorial Tables for approximately 30 organizations
Board of Trustees
The New Lenox Village Board of Trustees will meet to discuss infrastructure projects and service agreements. This includes consideration for road resurfacing bids, engineering contracts, and a deposit for Sports Complex fencing. The board will also review an agreement with Will County for animal control services.
- Bid award for 2024 MFT Road Resurfacing Project
- Engineering contract with Christopher Burke Engineering
- Down payment for Sports Complex fencing
- Animal control services agreement with Will County
- Auditing services proposal from Sikich, LLC
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The New Lenox Village Board of Trustees is meeting to review several municipal contracts and ordinances. The agenda includes discussions on bond issuance, land use waivers, and equipment purchases.
- Ordinance for $80,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024
- Design Build Contracts for New Lenox Commons and Forest Street Retaining Wall
- Purchase of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones) for the Police Department
- Subdivision Code waiver for Jacob’s Field Unit 5
- Agreements for ALTA Survey and Phase 1 Environmental at 250 E. Maple Street
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The New Lenox Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Lakes Park project. This includes requests for annexation, rezoning, and special use for an approximate 69.34-acre site by petitioner Thomas Cachey / T.J. Cachey Builders, Inc. II.
- Rezoning, annexation, and special use request for Lakes Park (approx. 69.34 acres)
- Approval of May 7, 2024, meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The June 17 agenda contains procedural items and scheduled executive sessions with no specific public discussion topics listed. The board will meet in closed session regarding personnel, litigation, and land acquisitions.
- Executive session regarding matters of personnel
- Executive session regarding matters of litigation
- Executive session regarding matters of land acquisitions
Board of Trustees
The Board will consider several items including the issuance of up to $80,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds and engineering services for Crossroad Sports Complex. Also on the agenda are a street sweeper purchase and a second reading for an outdoor patio at 2011 East Laraway Road.
- Ordinance for an outdoor patio at 2011 East Laraway Road (Starbucks)
- Authorization of up to $80,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024
- Purchase of a street sweeper for Public Works
- Engineering design services proposal for Crossroad Sports Complex
- Real estate acquisition at 250 E. Maple Street
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Safe Community Coalition
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition is meeting to review reports from its task groups on domestic violence, substance use, traffic safety, suicide prevention, emergency preparedness, and older adult falls prevention. The agenda includes updates on past events and planning for future programs, such as the 'Your Light Still Shines' event and CERT training. No new business is on the agenda.
- Guest speaker Dave Simmons, Executive Director of Ride Illinois, will present.
- Planning for 'Your Light Still Shines' event on August 21, 2024 at Lincoln-Way West High School.
- Upcoming CERT Class #20 scheduled for September-October 2024.
- Multiple suicide prevention trainings scheduled, including ASIST on June 17-18 and QPR on October 2.
- Senior programs 'Fit and Strong' and 'Seniors with Sole' starting in June 2024.
Board of Trustees
The New Lenox Village Board of Trustees will discuss land use requests and infrastructure contracts. The body is reviewing a special use ordinance for a dining establishment and a temporary use extension for a Speedway location.
- Special use ordinance for outdoor patio at 2011 East Laraway Road
- Temporary use extension request for Speedway at 301 West Maple Street
- Bid award for Water Resource Recovery Facility
- Contract amendment for Spencer Road with Era Valdivia
- Municipal Advisory Services Agreement with Robert Baird & Co. for Sports Complex financing
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Emergency Preparedness Task Group is meeting to approve minutes, review past training events, and discuss upcoming programs. New business includes scheduling a 20-hour CERT class, additional Stop the Bleed sessions, and an active shooter survival course. The group will also discuss supporting National Preparedness Month in September.
- CERT Class #20 scheduled Sept 10-Oct 3, final exercise Oct 5
- Stop the Bleed sessions set for July 30 and Oct 9
- Surviving an Active Shooter Encounter course on Sept 25
- Review of April trainings: Stop the Bleed (81 registered), Home Defense (95 registered)
- Discussion on National Preparedness Month activities
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The Older Adults Falls Prevention Task Group is meeting to approve minutes, review completed programs like Matter of Balance, and discuss upcoming initiatives including Fit and Strong, Seniors with Sole, and the One Fall Can Change It All event. The agenda is primarily administrative and program planning.
- Matter of Balance class #53 completed with 12 seniors graduating
- Fit and Strong program starts June 3, 2024 at Spencer Campus, full with 25 participants and waiting list
- Seniors with Sole walking program begins June 4, 2024 at New Lenox Commons
- One Fall Can Change It All event scheduled for September 18, 2024 at New Lenox VFW Hall
- Meals on Wheels to provide breakfast for 150 attendees at the September event
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 upcoming safety programs. They will discuss scheduling a rail safety presentation, selecting ThinkFirst driving programs, and setting dates for teen driver and senior vehicle inspection events. The group will also confirm a speaker for the May 29 coalition meeting.
- April 9 Super Senior Event at Village Hall filled all 48 slots with a waiting list
- Bicycle safety presentation by Ride Illinois was cut short due to internet outage
- Operation Lifesaver rail safety presentation to be scheduled with Metra Police
- Senior vehicle inspections planned for fall at Lincoln-Way Central High School
- Rules of the Road Refresher for seniors set for Nov. 21 at Village Hall
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Suicide Prevention and Awareness Task Group is meeting to review past and upcoming suicide prevention and mental health classes. They will hear a presentation on maternal mental health, discuss rescheduling a canceled class, and plan future events including a speaker for the July coalition meeting.
- Presentation on maternal mental health and substance use disorders by Joan Stefka, Will County Health Department
- Review of QPR class held April 4, 2024 with 57 sign-ups
- Review of RELAX class held April 23, 2024 with 54 sign-ups
- Mental Health 101 class canceled due to presenter illness; rescheduling planned
- Upcoming classes: Mental Health First Aid (May 20, full at 50), ASIST (June 17-18), QPR (Oct 2), Youth Mental Health First Aid (Oct 7), RELAX (Oct 8), safeTALK (Nov 18)
Board of Trustees
The New Lenox Village Board of Trustees will discuss the purchase and sale of land known as the 223-Acres at Teerling Farm. The board is also reviewing several contracts for infrastructure and engineering, including a roundabout design and bridge inspections.
- Purchase and sale agreements for the 223-Acres at Teerling Farm
- Variances, building code waiver, and site plan for 2503 W. Haven Avenue (Illinois Truck Group)
- Utility relocation design build contract for Cedar/Haven Roundabout with Burke, LLC
- Special use ordinance for not-for-profit commercial use at 1101 South Gougar Road (Trinity Services)
- Engineering services contract for bridge inspection with HR Green
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Substance Use Prevention Task Group is meeting to plan the August 21, 2024 'Your Light Still Shines' event at Lincoln-Way West High School, which will include Narcan training, informational tables, and a panel discussion. The group will also approve minutes from the March 11 meeting and receive updates on related coalitions and task forces. This is a routine planning meeting focused on an upcoming community event, not a decision on policy or funding.
- 'Your Light Still Shines' event scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Lincoln-Way WEST High School
- Event will include Hidden in Plain Sight Trailer, informational/memorial tables, Narcan training, and main presentation/panel discussion
- Christina Powers volunteered to speak as someone in active recovery assisted by Narcan
- Planning team includes Dan Martin, Gloria Bloodsaw, Dr. Kathleen Burke, Jan Dombrowski, Jen Hass, Christina Powers, Amy Kempa, Allison Thomas
- Next coalition meeting May 29, 2024; next task group meeting July 15, 2024
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The Domestic Violence Prevention Task Group is meeting to review past events and plan a new presentation on teen dating violence for parents, with involvement from Lincoln-Way Community High School District #210. They will also discuss why they are not hosting more community events like those highlighted in updates.
- Approval of minutes from March 11, 2024 meeting
- Review of 'Domestic Violence 101' event held March 27, 2024 with 67 registrants
- Planning for 'Teen Dating Violence' presentation for parents
- Discussion on hosting more awareness and community events
- Save the Date: Domestic Violence Summit on August 8th at Plainfield Fire Department
Zoning Board of Appeals
The New Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider a temporary use extension for a mobile treatment unit on a 0.58-acre property at 301 West Maple Street, requested by Speedway, LLC. The board will also approve minutes from its April 16, 2024 meeting and take public comments.
- Temporary use extension for mobile treatment unit at 301 West Maple Street
- Property size: 0.58 acres
- Petitioner: Allen Wenneberg / Atlas Technical Consultants for Speedway, LLC
- Approval of minutes from April 16, 2024 regular meeting
Plan Commission
This is a procedural agenda for the New Lenox Plan Commission meeting on May 7, 2024. It lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific items for decision or discussion provided.
- No specific agenda items listed
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Trustees
The Village Board of Trustees will review special and temporary use requests for properties on North Cedar Road and South Gougar Road. The board is also considering a demolition contract and a construction agreement with the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority.
- Temporary use request for a farm stand at Bothwell Farms / 1259 North Cedar Road
- Special use ordinance for Trinity Services at 1101 South Gougar Road
- Demolition contract for structures at 105, 109 & 115 East Haven Avenue
- Site plan and surety setting for 21740 Moni Drive
- Letter of Concurrence with Illinois State Toll Highway Authority for Cedar Crossings Drive
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Police Pension Board
The Police Pension Board is meeting to approve several administrative payments and review updates on creditable service transfers. The board will also discuss the renewal of an agreement with Lauterbach & Amen, LLP and the recommendation of a new law firm.
- Disbursement of $4,000.00 to Village of New Lenox for 4/30/23 Audit Fee Reimbursement
- Disbursements to Lauterbach & Amen, LLP for accounting and benefits admin totaling $4,935.00
- Disbursement of $900.00 to Foster & Foster-Eber, P. Johnson & Rosales for True Cost Calculation
- Disbursement of $800.00 to Karlson, Garza, McQueary LLC for quarterly retainer
- Election of Active Trustee and Beneficiary Trustee update
Zoning Board of Appeals
The New Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a public hearing on a variance request from Illinois Truck Group for a 10-acre parcel at 2503 West Haven Avenue. The petitioner, Jack Voltz of Northern Builders, Inc., is seeking approval for front yard parking lot setback and interior parkway landscape buffer yard variances. The board will also consider approval of minutes from its April 2, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing on front yard parking lot setback and interior parkway landscape buffer yard variances for Illinois Truck Group
- 10-acre parcel at 2503 West Haven Avenue
- Petitioner: Jack Voltz / Northern Builders, Inc.
- Approval of minutes from April 2, 2024 regular meeting
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Trustees
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed for the public portion of the meeting.
- Executive session for personnel matters
- Executive session for litigation matters
- Executive session for land acquisitions
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of the FY 2024-2025 annual budget. The meeting also includes decisions on infrastructure projects and a budget amendment for FY 2023-2024.
- Public hearing and adoption of FY 2024-2025 Annual Budget
- Joint Funding Agreement with IDOT for Cedar Road and Haven Avenue Roundabout
- Design Build Agreement with Northern Builders for Sports Complex Sitework
- Asbestos abatement and well sealing services for 109 & 115 E. Haven Avenue
- All-way stop sign installation at Prairie Ridge Way and Mueller Way
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The New Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals voted to recommend approval of two temporary use requests: an extension for the Prairie Ridge Estates subdivision advertising sign and a seasonal farm stand at Bothwell Farms. Both recommendations will go to the Village Board for final approval. The meeting also included approval of the January 16, 2024 minutes.
- Prairie Ridge Estates sign extension: 80.48-acre parcel at Gougar Road and Prairie Ridge Drive, permit expires April 8, 2024, recommended until last building permit or 5 years
- Bothwell Farms farm stand: 3-acre parcel at 1259 North Cedar Road, hoop house 30x21 feet with 16x21 display area, May 1 to October 31
- Will County road construction at Cedar Road and Francis Road may affect parking, new layout proposed
- Bothwell Farms must post sign directing patrons to park in striped stalls
Safe Community Coalition
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition is meeting to review reports from its task groups on domestic violence, substance use, traffic safety, suicide prevention, emergency preparedness, and older adult falls prevention. The agenda is primarily informational, covering past events and upcoming programs, with no new business or formal votes scheduled.
- Narcan training drew 245 registrants; kits distributed at Village Hall
- Mobile DMV event April 9 fully booked; over 200 inquiries received
- Suicide prevention trainings scheduled through November 2024
- A Matter of Balance class #53 starts April 1 at Village Hall
- Guest speaker Kirsten Leininger from University of St. Francis
Board of Trustees
The New Lenox Village Board of Trustees will discuss a jurisdictional boundary line agreement with the Village of Frankfort. The board is also reviewing contracts for website maintenance and archaeological services for wastewater construction.
- Intergovernmental Jurisdictional Boundary Line Agreement with the Village of Frankfort
- Ordinance for an all-way stop sign at Prairie Ridge Way and Mueller Way
- Contract for website design and maintenance with Civic Plus
- Proposal for Phase 1A Wastewater Construction archaeological services
- Participation in the State of Illinois Rock Salt Joint Purchasing Program for 2024-2025
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The New Lenox Village Board of Trustees is holding a Council of the Whole meeting to discuss the FY 2024-2025 budget and the 2024 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) program. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items. The board will also enter executive session for personnel, litigation, and land acquisition matters.
- Discussion of FY 2024-2025 Budget
- Discussion of 2024 MFT Program
- Executive session: personnel matters
- Executive session: litigation matters
- Executive session: land acquisition matters
Parking & Traffic Advisory Board
The New Lenox Parking and Traffic Advisory Board is meeting to discuss two new items: proposed parking restrictions on Forest Street just west of Cedar Road, and a request for a stop sign at Prairie Ridge Way and Mueller Way. The agenda lists these under new business, so the board will be discussing them rather than voting on final action.
- Parking restrictions proposed for Forest Street, just west of Cedar Road
- Stop sign request at Prairie Ridge Way and Mueller Way
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Emergency Preparedness Task Group is meeting to approve minutes, review past and upcoming CERT and SAR training activities, and discuss new business including the April 3 Severe Weather Spotter Training/Health and Safety Expo/Touch-a-Truck event, 'Stop the Bleed' sessions, and a home security presentation. The agenda is largely procedural, with updates on past events and planning for future ones.
- April 3, 2024: Severe Weather Spotter Training, Health and Safety Expo, and Touch-a-Truck at Lincoln-Way West High School, 5:00-8:30pm
- 'Stop the Bleed' sessions on April 2, July 30, and October 9, 2024 at New Lenox Village Hall
- Home Security/Home Defense/Personal Safety presentation by Joe Malone (Southern Cross, Inc.) on April 24, 2024
- Upcoming CERT trainings: 'Stop the Bleed' and IFAK Refresher (March 20), Triage and Treatment (April 25), Survival Skills (June 19)
- SAR training: AMDR/Critical Spacing/Night Search (March 14) and WCEMA Full Scale Exercise (March 16)
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Older Adults Falls Prevention Task Group is meeting to review past programs and plan upcoming senior fitness and fall-prevention events. They will approve minutes, discuss the completed Matter of Balance class, and finalize details for the Fit and Strong, Seniors with Sole, and One Fall Can Change It All programs.
- Matter of Balance class #53 completed with 12 seniors graduating
- Fit and Strong 8-week program starts June 3, 2024, at Spencer Campus, full with waiting list
- Seniors with Sole free walking program starts June 4, 2024, at New Lenox Commons
- One Fall Can Change It All event scheduled for September 18, 2024, at New Lenox VFW Hall
- Meals on Wheels to provide breakfast for 150 attendees at the September event
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Motor Vehicle/Traffic Safety Task Group is meeting to discuss upcoming public safety programs, including a senior driving refresher, bicycle safety presentations, and a possible bike safety event. The group will also consider ideas for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and a potential coalition speaker.
- Super Senior Event: Rules of the Road Refresher, April 9, 2024, 10am-2pm, New Lenox Village Hall
- Bicycling Safety Tips for Parents presentation by George Fero (Ride Illinois), April 16, 2024, 7-8pm via Zoom
- Tentative Bicycle Safety Event, May 11, 2024, 8am-12pm, New Lenox Village Hall
- Exploring ThinkFirst driving safety programs with Jill Braselton/Michelle Larsen
- May 2024 Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month campaign ideas needed
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Suicide Prevention and Awareness Task Group is meeting to approve minutes, review past training, and plan a series of mental health and suicide prevention classes for 2024, including QPR, Mental Health First Aid, and ASIST. They will also discuss ideas for Mental Health Awareness Month in May and begin planning for World Suicide Prevention Day in September.
- QPR class on April 4, 2024 at New Lenox Village Hall
- Mental Health 101 class on May 9, 2024 at Village Hall
- ASIST two-day training on June 17-18, 2024 at Village Hall
- Planning for World Suicide Prevention Day event in September
- Seeking guest speaker for July 31 Coalition meeting
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Substance Use Prevention Task Group is meeting to discuss updates on past trainings and plan its signature 2024 event, 'Your Light Still Shines.' The group will review recent Narcan and teen substance use trainings, and discuss dates, location, format, and a planning team for the event.
- 245 citizens registered for Narcan training on Feb 26, 2024; kits distributed at Village Hall on Feb 29
- 99 citizens registered for 'Teen Substance Use' presentation on Mar 4, 2024
- Planning for 2024 'Your Light Still Shines' event: dates, location, format, resource fair, HERO trailer
- Guest speaker Kirsten Leininger (University of St. Francis) for Mar 27 coalition meeting
- Next task group meeting set for May 13, 2024 via Zoom
Board of Trustees
The New Lenox Village Board will hold its regular meeting, addressing routine consent items and several business matters. Key actions include a first reading of a new Class B2 liquor license for Speed Trek, approval of a plat of easement for Take 5, a tree removal proposal, a lawn maintenance contract, an amendment to the Spencer Road water tank contract, and a resolution demanding payment on a letter of credit from Lenny's Food N Fuel. The board will also enter executive session for personnel, litigation, and land acquisition matters.
- Ordinance creating Class B2 liquor license for Speed Trek (1st read)
- Plat of easement approval for Take 5
- Tree removal proposal from Homer Tree Service
- Contract for lawn maintenance and turf mowing
- Resolution demanding payment on letter of credit from Lenny's Food N Fuel
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Domestic Violence Prevention Task Group is meeting to discuss upcoming events and updates. They will review a past teen dating violence awareness event and decide whether to hold it again in 2024, and receive a steering committee update. The agenda is mostly routine planning and coordination.
- Review of 'Building Healthy Relationships with Ourselves and Others' event held Feb 5, 2024 at New Lenox Village Hall
- Discussion on repeating 'Teen Dating Violence: What You Should Know' event from May 2023
- Steering committee update on 2024 appointments, by-laws revision, and strategic plan
- Upcoming coalition meeting/luncheon on March 27, 2024 at Gatto's New Lenox
Board of Trustees
The New Lenox Village Board will consider creating two new liquor license classes (D2 for Don Jose's Cantina & Taqueria and A1 for Ace & Vine IV), approve a gas station market assessment, a sale listing agreement for 10-12 acres at Route 6 and Cedar Crossing Drive, a land title survey for 662 Cedar Crossings Drive, and a proposal for asbestos removal at 109 and 115 Haven Avenue. The board will also review the village organizational chart and hold a public comment period.
- Ordinance creating Class D2 liquor license for Don Jose's Cantina & Taqueria (1st read)
- Ordinance creating Class A1 liquor license for Ace & Vine IV (1st read)
- Sale listing agreement for 10-12 acres at SE quadrant of Route 6 and Cedar Crossing Drive with CBRE
- Land title survey for 662 Cedar Crossings Drive with HR Green
- Asbestos removal proposal for 109 and 115 Haven Avenue
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Village Board of Trustees will consider a loan agreement with the EPA to improve the sewerage system. The meeting also includes second readings for liquor licenses for North & Maple Kitchen & Bar and El Sombrero.
- First reading of an ordinance for a WIFIA loan with the EPA for sewerage system improvements
- Second reading of liquor licenses for North & Maple Kitchen & Bar and El Sombrero
- First reading of a liquor license ordinance for Hog Wild II New Lenox
- Engineering proposal from Davey Utility Services for Sports Complex utility services
- Authorization of the sale of personal property owned by the Village
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Safe Community Coalition
The Coalition is reviewing its 2024 strategic plan, by-laws, and meeting schedule. Members are also reviewing upcoming community programming for domestic violence prevention, substance use, traffic safety, and mental health awareness.
- Domestic Violence Prevention: 'Building Healthy Relationships' event on February 5, 2024
- Substance Use: Narcan training on February 26 and kit distribution on February 29
- Traffic Safety: Illinois Secretary of State Mobile Unit event on April 9, 2024
- Mental Health: Multiple training sessions including QPR on April 4 and Mental Health 101 on May 9
- Emergency Preparedness: 'Stop the Bleed' training sessions on April 2, July 30, and October 9
Police Pension Board
The New Lenox Police Pension Board will discuss the 2024/2025 budget and the approval of annual COLA increases. The board will also review membership applications and transfers of creditable service for several individuals.
- Approval of 2024/2025 Budget
- Approval of Annual Cola Increases
- Payment of $3,722 to Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. for Fiduciary Liability
- Payment of $800 to Karlson Garza McQueary, LLC for quarterly legal retainer
- Payments to Lauterbach & Amen for accounting and reporting services totaling $6,250
Board of Trustees
The New Lenox Village Board will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including site plan approval for GM Leasing Services, creation of new liquor licenses for two restaurants, and a water sale agreement amendment. The consent agenda includes routine items such as minutes, a zoning map update, and a moratorium ordinance.
- Site plan approval for GM Leasing Services at 1751 Ferro Drive
- Ordinance creating Class D2 liquor license for North & Maple Kitchen & Bar (1st read)
- Ordinance creating Class D1 liquor license for El Sombrero (1st read)
- Third amended water sale agreement with Oak Lawn and other municipalities (2nd read)
- Moratorium on automobile service stations (2nd read)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The task group is discussing an upcoming presentation titled "Building Healthy Relationships with Ourselves and Others" scheduled for February 5, 2024. Members are also considering a future event regarding teen dating violence prevention and reviewing updates from the Steering Committee.
- "Building Healthy Relationships with Ourselves and Others" event on February 5, 2024
- Discussion of potential "Teen Dating Violence: What You Should Know to Support and Help Prevent" event
- Review of 2024 Steering Committee Meeting Appointments
- Review of New Lenox Safe Community Coalition By-Laws revision
- Review of 2024 Strategic Plan
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The Substance Use Prevention Task Group is discussing updates to the Unwanted Medical Disposal Program and upcoming Narcan training sessions. The group is also reviewing steering committee appointments and planning for the 2024 strategic plan.
- New contract with INMAR for unwanted medication disposal
- Narcan training via Zoom on February 26, 2024
- Narcan Nasal Spray Kit distribution at Village Hall on February 29, 2024
- Report of 496 pounds of unwanted medications collected in 2023
- Discussion of 2024 'Your Light Still Shines' event
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The Older Adults Falls Prevention Task Group is meeting to approve minutes, hear announcements, and discuss upcoming programs including Matter of Balance classes, coach trainings, and summer programs like Fit and Strong and Seniors with Sole. They will also consider a date for the 'One Fall Can Change It All' event and receive updates from the Steering Committee.
- Linda Bunting to serve as Co-Chair starting March 1, 2024
- Matter of Balance Class #52 at Horizon Senior Living, Jan 22-Feb 14, 2024
- Matter of Balance Class #53 at New Lenox Village Hall, April 1-24, 2024
- Coach Refresher Training on Feb 8, 2024; New Coach Training on Feb 21-22, 2024
- Tentative summer programs: Fit and Strong at Spencer Campus (June 3-July 26) and Seniors with Sole at New Lenox Commons (June 4-July 25)
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Emergency Preparedness Task Group is meeting to review past activities and plan upcoming 2024 events, including severe weather spotter training, Stop the Bleed sessions, and a home security presentation. They will also discuss steering committee updates and a guest speaker for the coalition meeting.
- Severe Weather Spotter Training / Health and Safety Expo / Touch-a-Truck on April 3, 2024 at Lincoln-Way West High School
- Stop the Bleed sessions on April 2, July 30, and October 9, 2024 at New Lenox Village Hall
- Home Security / Home Defense / Personal Safety presentation by Joe Malone on April 24, 2024
- New Lenox CERT and SAR updates, including volunteer hours and training
- 2024 Strategic Plan and by-laws revision discussion
Plan Commission
The New Lenox Plan Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve prior minutes and conduct the annual zoning map update. A requested rezoning for AJ's Hot Dogs at 342 West Maple Street has been withdrawn from the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions expected.
- Approval of minutes from December 19, 2023 regular meeting
- Annual zoning map update
- Rezoning request from C-1 and C-4 to C-2 for AJ's Hot Dogs at 342 West Maple Street (withdrawn)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The New Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to approve prior minutes and handle any old or new business. The only substantive item, a continuation of a public hearing for parking, landscaping, and building variances for AJ's Hot Dogs at 342 West Maple Street, has been withdrawn. The rest of the agenda is procedural.
- Approval of minutes from December 19, 2023 meeting
- Variance request for AJ's Hot Dogs at 342 West Maple Street withdrawn
- Public comment period scheduled
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Motor Vehicle/Traffic Safety Task Group is meeting to discuss 2024 plans, including a Secretary of State mobile unit event, bicycle safety courses, and a distracted driving program. The group will also review updates from the Steering Committee and approve minutes from a prior meeting.
- April 9, 2024: Secretary of State Mobile Unit and Super Senior Event at New Lenox Village Hall
- Ride Illinois bicycle safety courses offered, including Bike Safety Tips for Kids and Older Adults
- Discussion of a bicycle safety rodeo event, including date, time, and location
- ThinkFirst distracted driving program discussion
- May 29, 2024 coalition speaker from the task group
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition's Suicide Prevention and Awareness Task Group will review minutes from its November 2023 meeting and hear updates from the Steering Committee, including 2024 appointments, by-law revisions, and the strategic plan. The group will also discuss a slate of 2024 mental health and suicide prevention classes, including QPR, Mental Health First Aid, and safeTALK, all to be held at New Lenox Village Hall. The agenda is primarily administrative and planning-focused, with no decisions on funding or policy.
- safeTALK class held Nov 28, 2023 with 31 attendees
- QPR class scheduled Apr 4, 2024 at Village Hall
- Mental Health First Aid (Adult) class May 20, 2024
- ASIST two-day class Jun 17-18, 2024
- Coalition meeting/luncheon Mar 27, 2024 at Gatto's New Lenox
Board of Trustees
The New Lenox Village Board of Trustees is holding a Council of the Whole meeting on January 15, 2024. The agenda contains only routine procedural items (call to order, pledge, roll call, public comments, executive session, adjournment) and no specific discussion items are listed. The executive session is authorized for personnel, litigation, and land acquisition matters.
- Executive session for personnel matters (2(c)(1))
- Executive session for litigation matters (2(c)(11))
- Executive session for land acquisitions (2(c)(5))
Plan Commission
The New Lenox Plan Commission is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and review the annual zoning map update. A previously scheduled public hearing on a rezoning request for AJ's Hot Dogs at 342 West Maple Street has been withdrawn. The agenda is otherwise routine, with old and new business items and public comment periods.
- Annual zoning map update review
- Rezoning request for AJ's Hot Dogs (342 West Maple Street) withdrawn
- Approval of December 19, 2023 meeting minutes
Board of Trustees
The New Lenox Village Board will consider several items, including a first reading of an ordinance to impose a moratorium on automobile service stations and another to regulate unscheduled intercity buses. They will also vote on a contract with Homewood Disposal for waste and recycling services, and an intergovernmental agreement with Will County for Cedar Road improvements.
- Ordinance amending Village Code to impose a moratorium on automobile service stations (1st read)
- Resolution authorizing intergovernmental agreement with Will County for Cedar Road (Francis Road to Lenox Street)
- Contract with Homewood Disposal Service for refuse, landscape waste, and curbside recycling
- Purchase of Spencer Road Pump Station VFD replacement
- Ordinance establishing regulations for unscheduled intercity buses (1st read)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Safe Community Coalition Task Groups
The Steering Committee is meeting to appoint 2024 task group members and review the 2024 Strategic Plan. The committee is also discussing proposed changes to meeting frequency and planning future coalition presentations.
- Appointment of 2024 Steering Committee members for various safety task groups
- Proposed revision to By-Laws to change meeting frequency to semi-annual
- Review of 2024 Strategic Plan goals and objectives
- Scheduling of 2024 guest speaker presentations for coalition meetings
- Discussion regarding a potential large-scale combined signature event