American Legion Issues, Liquor License and More You Missed From Last Week's Village Board Meeting

American Legion Sign: Approval was granted for the American Legion to install a temporary sign, which Commander Paul Chen said will help advertise the banquet facility and community events.

"This project of adding a temporary sign will help the post bring in much needed revenue. Our building/banquet hall expansion went well over our estimated budget due to unanticipated delays," Commander Paul Chen said in a letter to the Village Board.

Chen said he wants to use the temporary sign for one year, with the long-term goal being the purchase of an LED message board.

Snow Removal: The village received 11 bids for snow removals services in the Metra commuter lot and chose Beverly Snow & Ice, which offered the lowest bid at $138,212. That includes salting and clearing all the sidewalks and pavement. The contract is for two years, but the village can get out of it if Beverly under-performs.

Land Annexed: The village annexed about 1.8 acres of land into New Lenox boundaries. It's just north of Route 30 and east of Pleasant Street in unincorporated township area, just across street from Spencer Road and near Marley Road. It was also re-zoned for future commercial development.

Medical Office Planned: A special use permit was granted for a medical office building in the Cedar Crossings mall development. The owners of Parkview Orthopaedic said they hope to start construction in a couple weeks on the 13,000-square-foot building.

Village Audit: Village finance director Kim Auchstetter was presented with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

"When you want to be transparent in the community and conservative in your financial projections, you really do a fantastic job," Mayor Tim Baldermann said. The village also received its audit report, showing no concerns with village finances and about three months worth of the current budget in the bank.

New Homes: There is a plan for a minor residential subdivision consisting of three lots west of Vine Street and North of Old Hickory Road. Because it's in the county's territory, all the village had to do was vote to not object the plans. The only condition village staff recommended was that the flood plane is preserved near the creek.

Liquor License: The board approved a liquor license for Circle K, which this week.

More Coverage: Check out some of our other stories that came out of last week's board meeting.