Village Objects to Nearby Rezoning, sells Surplus Equipment
New Lenox Village Board Meeting | February 9, 2026
Article Summary: The Village Board passed a resolution objecting to a proposed rezoning of vacant land in unincorporated Will County. Additionally, the board authorized the sale of surplus lawn equipment to the Village of Markham.
Consent Agenda Key Points:
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Rezoning Objection: The board formally objected to the rezoning of property located on South Parker Road near Mokena.
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Intergovernmental Agreement: Trustees approved a letter of agreement to sell two surplus lawn mowers to the Village of Markham.
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Teen Dating Violence Awareness: The board issued a proclamation recognizing Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
The New Lenox Village Board on Monday, February 9, 2026, adopted a resolution objecting to the rezoning of specific property located just outside the village’s corporate limits.
The item was passed as part of the board’s consent agenda. The resolution specifically concerns vacant land located on South Parker Road in Mokena, which lies within unincorporated Will County and within one and one-half miles of New Lenox’s corporate boundaries.
According to the meeting transcript, this item had been a topic of discussion at a previous board meeting.
Also included in the consent agenda was an ordinance authorizing the disposal of surplus property. The board approved a letter of agreement with the Village of Markham to purchase the surplus items, identified as two lawn mowers.
Additionally, the board approved an ordinance proposing a Special Service Area for Spencer Meadows and officially proclaimed the month as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
All items on the consent agenda were approved unanimously by the trustees present.
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