Village of New Lenox Board of Trustees met July 24.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the New Lenox Village Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:01p.m. by Mayor Baldermann in the Council Chambers of the New Lenox Village Hall.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Upon Roll Call by the Clerk, the following members of the corporate authorities answered “Here” or “Present”:
Trustees Smith, Madsen, Christopherson, Scalise, Wilson, Gugliuzza, and Mayor Baldermann
QUORUM
There being a sufficient number of members of the corporate authorities in attendance to constitute a quorum, the meeting was declared in order.
OTHER OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE
Also, in attendance were the Village Administrator Kurt Carroll, Village Clerk Laura Zilinskas, Finance Director Kim Auchstetter, Director of Public Works Mark Brow and Attorney Chris Spesia.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve 3 items on the CONSENT AGENDA was made by Trustee Madsen and seconded by Trustee Scalise
A - Minutes of the Regular Meeting – June 26, 2023
B - Minutes of the Regular Meeting – July 10, 2023
C - Approval of Purchase – Correlator and Listening Device – Water Department
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Trustees Smith, Scalise, Gugliuzza, Wilson, Christopherson, Madsen and Mayor Baldermann
ABSTAIN: 2 Trustee Christopherson – Item B
Mayor Baldermann – Item B
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
The motion carried.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Consideration for Approval of Resolution #23-20 Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Design-Build Agreement with Northern Builders, Inc. (proposed Children’s Museum)
Mayor Baldermann reported this agreement with Norther Builders is for the design/build of the proposed children’s museum. He noted there will be another contract with a group that will be doing the exhibits which will be brought to the Village Board at the August 14th meeting.
Trustee Smith stated that he did not see anything in the contract saying that Northern Builders will have to hire New Lenox businesses.
Mayor Baldermann explained that they will have to try and solicit bids from our local businesses.
Mr. Carroll stated there is language similar to the Police Station contract.
Motion to waive the bidding process was made by Trustee Scalise and seconded by Trustee Wilson
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Trustees Smith, Scalise, Gugliuzza, Wilson, Christopherson, Madsen and Mayor Baldermann
ABSTAIN: 0
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
The motion carried.
Motion to approve the resolution subject to the final review was made by Trustee Gugliuzza and seconded by Trustee Madsen
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Trustees Smith, Scalise, Gugliuzza, Wilson, Christopherson, Madsen and Mayor Baldermann
ABSTAIN: 0
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
The motion carried.
Consideration for Approval of Resolution # 23-21 Authorizing a First Amendment to an Asset Acquisition Agreement (KidsWork Children’s Museum, NFP)
Mayor Baldermann reported this resolution is to expedite the hiring of museum’s director. Nicole Underwood would formally become an employee of the Village starting on August 1, 2023.
Trustee Smith asked if she will be a contracted employee.
Mayor Baldermann stated she will be a Village employee.
Trustee Smith since she will be running the museum should she be appointed by the Mayor.
Mayor Baldermann said that is something that can be added to the position next year. He noted her salary will be paid for by the museum.
Motion to approve the resolution was made by Trustee Christopherson and seconded by Trustee Gugliuzza
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Trustees Smith, Scalise, Gugliuzza, Wilson, Christopherson, Madsen and Mayor Baldermann
ABSTAIN: 0
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
The motion carried.
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATION FROM VILLAGE OFFICIALS MAYOR
Mayor Baldermann reported on the final Triple Play Concert for 2023. Thanks to everyone who was a part of making it so successful.
Mayor Baldermann reported the next Saturday is the Chalk Walk event.
Mayor Baldermann reported on the upcoming increase of the sewer and water rates. He went on to explain the new Wastewater Treatment Plant and the redundant water line are the best things that we can do to keep up with the quality of life for our resident for decades to come.
VILLAGE ATTORNEY
No report.
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
No report.
PAYROLL & DISBURSEMENTS
Trustee Madsen made the motion to approve our bi-monthly disbursements in the amount of $832,012.65 and a manual disbursement in the amount of $34,625.00 and a manual disbursement in the amount of $8366.20. In addition to these disbursements, approval is needed for a payroll in the amount of $446,308.33 paid on July 14, 2023.
Trustee Scalise seconded the motion.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Trustees Smith, Scalise, Christopherson, Madsen, Wilson, Gugliuzza, and Mayor Baldermann
ABSTAIN: 0
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
The motion carried.
QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR Robert Buonadonna asked if there will be a stop light at Route 30 and Veteran’s Parkway because of the museum and the new Thornton’s Gas Station.
Mayor Baldermann stated we have wanted a stop light there for a while. IDOT makes the decision and they said we did not meet the requirements. But by adding the gas station and museum we are doing a traffic study in hopes that we can get one.
Mr. Walter commented on warehouses.
Mr. Walter asked if there will be renderings of the museum and the roundabout.
Mayor Baldermann stated we do have renderings of the museum but they need to be updated. We do also have a rendering of the roundabout.
Mr. Walter questioned the work of Gallagher Asphalt on Nelson Road. Trustee Smith explained the timing of the work.
Mr. Walter commented about the Darby Farm pond.
Mr. Carroll explained they are going through a process to make sure the pond operates efficiently.
Mr. Walter asked if there will be a park in that subdivision.
Mayor Baldermann stated that is a question for the NLCPD but he believes they will use a shared park.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Smith
Trustee Smith commented on IDOT and the intersection of Route 30 and Veteran’s Parkway.
Trustee Smith commented on the sewer and water rate increase. He noted that every decision the Village Board has made we try to be as financially responsible as possible.
Trustee Madsen
Trustee Madsen had no comments.
Trustee Christopherson
Trustee Christopherson commented that she was at the last Triple Play Concert and how it was a great atmosphere.
Trustee Christopherson announced the next few event in the Commons.
Trustee Gugliuzza
Trustee Gugliuzza had no comments.
Trustee Wilson
Trustee Wilson had no comments.
Trustee Scalise
Trustee Scalise announced the upcoming movie nights.
Trustee Scalise talked about the new Citizen’s Academy.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Scalise. Upon voice vote, the motion carried. The Regular Meeting of the Village of New Lenox Board of Trustees held on July 24, 2023 adjourned at 7:37pm.
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