Meeting Summary and Briefs: New Lenox Fire Protection District for Nov. 17, 2025
New Lenox Fire Protection District Meeting | Nov. 17, 2025
The New Lenox Fire Protection District Board of Trustees met on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Fire Station #1 to handle annual financial ordinances and receive departmental updates. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. In the absence of the President and Secretary, Trustee Popp was appointed acting President and Trustee Fischer acting Secretary. Trustees Sauter, Fischer, and Popp were present, while Trustees Scanlan and Levey were absent.
The board efficiently passed the 2026 budget and 2025 tax levy following a public hearing.
Trustee Absence:
The meeting proceeded with a quorum of three trustees. A motion was required at the outset to appoint Trustee Popp as acting President and Trustee Fischer as acting Secretary due to the absence of the regular officers.
Financial Report:
Accountant Brad O’Sullivan presented the financial report ending October 31, 2025. The district started October with a balance of $12,122,650.00 and ended with $11,446,102.00, after expenses including a payroll of $405,709.00.
Minutes Approved:
The board approved the minutes for the October 27, 2025, regular meeting and the November 12, 2025, special meeting. Both motions passed unanimously.
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