Meeting Summary and Briefs: New Lenox Village Board of Trustees for March 9, 2026
New Lenox Village Board of Trustees Meeting | March 9, 2026
The New Lenox Village Board of Trustees advanced several capital projects and administrative measures during its regular meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026. The Board approved over $324,000 in no-bid contracts to repair a failing roadway culvert and upgrade safety hardware at the Crossroads Sports Complex. Trustees also navigated a unique zoning issue, granting a waiver to a homeowner caught in a municipal permitting error regarding a deck railing. Trustees Keith Madsen, Amy Gugliuzza, and Jim Wilson were absent, leaving all measures to pass on 4-0 votes.
Spencer Meadows Special Service Area: The Board held a required public hearing for the establishment of a Special Service Area (SSA) for the Spencer Meadows subdivision, located south of Laraway Road. Community Development Director Robin Ellis explained the SSA will allow the Village to levy up to $1.25 per $100 in assessed value to maintain common areas, including the stormwater detention facility, landscape berms, trails, and monument signs situated across Outlots 56-61. Following a mandatory 60-day waiting period, staff expects to present the final establishing Ordinance on May 11, 2026.
Lenny’s Food N Fuel Letter of Credit: The Board approved Resolution #26-19, officially demanding payment of a specific Letter of Credit for public improvements associated with Lenny’s Food N Fuel. Mayor Tim Baldermann noted the developer’s letter of credit is set to expire on March 18, 2026, necessitating the immediate legal demand from the Village to ensure the funds are secured.
Providence Catholic Hall of Fame: Through its consent agenda, the Board approved an Ordinance creating a Class SE Liquor License and a 2026 Raffle License for the Providence Catholic High School Hall of Fame Dinner. Mayor Tim Baldermann took a moment to congratulate New Lenox native and Providence graduate Israel Del Toro, who is scheduled to be recognized and inducted at the dinner, calling the severely wounded Air Force veteran and public speaker “a good man.”
Crossroads Hood Cleaning Contract: The Board approved a $5,000 annual contract with RAMPRO (RPM) for professional hood cleaning services at the Crossroads Sports Complex. The contract covers the deep cleaning of the exhaust hoods located in the facility’s main kitchen and concession stands.
Girl Scout Troop 75806: The meeting opened with New Lenox Girl Scout Troop #75806 leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Baldermann noted the troop, which includes girls from all four intermediate schools and Union School, met with him prior to the meeting to ask questions about local government and the importance of community commitment.
Financial Disbursements: The Board unanimously approved bi-monthly municipal disbursements totaling $4,028,822.78. In addition to the standard disbursements, the Board approved a municipal payroll totaling $528,513.10 that was paid on March 6, 2026.
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