Will County Gazette

Village of New Lenox Board of Trustees met March 11

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 7:00p.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 Wilson, Gugliuzza, Scalise, Smith, Christopherson, Madsen 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, Community Development Director/Assistant Village Administrator Robin Ellis, Finance Director Kim Auchstetter, Public Works Director Mark Brow and Village Attorney Michael Santschi

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion to approve the 4 items of the #24-06 Consent Agenda was made by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Wilson

A - Minutes of the Regular Meeting – February 26, 2024

B - Ordinance #3111 Creating a Class SE Liquor License – St. Patrick’s Day Party – Providence Catholic High School

C - Raffle License for 2024 – Providence Catholic High School D - Surety Reduction – Take 5

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7 Trustees Wilson, Scalise, Gugliuzza, Madsen, Christopherson, Smith and Mayor Baldermann

ABSTAIN: 1 Trustee Madsen Item A

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

The motion carried.

ORDINANCE OF BUSINESS

Consideration of an Ordinance #3112 Creating a Class B2 Liquor License – Speed Trek – 1st Read

Mayor Baldermann reported the owners of Speed Trek, located 2020 E. Laraway Road, are requesting the creation of a Class B2 (Package-Gas

Station/Convenience Store, on-site consumption) Liquor License. The required background check has been submitted and the Police Department does not foresee any issue with granting a license. Because of their intended opening date, they are requesting to waive second read and adopt the ordinance.

There were no comments or questions at this time.

Motion to waive the second read was made by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Scalise. Upon voice vote, the motion carried.

Motion to approve the ordinance was made by Trustee Scalise and seconded by Trustee Gugliuzza

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7 Trustees Wilson, Scalise, Gugliuzza, Madsen, Christopherson, Smith and Mayor Baldermann

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

The motion carried.

Consideration for Approval of a Plat of Easement – Take 5 Ms. Ellis reported, as part of the Take 5 development some watermain was extended along the frontage so this easement.

No comments or questions at this time.

Motion to approve the plat of easement was made by Trustee Scalise and seconded by Trustee Smith

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7 Trustees Wilson, Scalise, Gugliuzza, Madsen, Christopherson, Smith and Mayor Baldermann

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

The motion carried.

Consideration for Approval of a Proposal for Tree Removal – Homer Tree Service

Mayor Baldermann reported we received two proposals for the removal of 14 trees/stumps and assorted shrubs at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Cedar Road. The lowest proposal was from Homer Tree Service in the amount of $6,300.

No comments for questions from the Village Board.

Motion to approve the proposal was made by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Scalise

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7 Trustees Wilson, Scalise, Gugliuzza, Madsen, Christopherson, Smith and Mayor Baldermann

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

The motion carried.

Consideration for Approval of a Contract – Lawn Maintenance & Turf Mowing

Mr. Brow reported Staff opened four bids on February 16th for a two-year contract with mutual options for subsequent years at the same price. City Escape Garden and Design was the lowest bidder in the amount of $197,065.

No comments or questions from the Village Board.

Motion to approve the contract was made by Trustee Madsen and seconded by Trustee Scalise

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7 Trustees Wilson, Scalise, Gugliuzza, Madsen, Christopherson, Smith and Mayor Baldermann

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

The motion carried.

Consideration for Approval of an Amendment to a Contract – Spencer Road Water Tank

Mr. Brow reported the contract with Era Valdivia Contractors was approved on January 8th. Since we had such a low bid he asked for a price on other services. The cost came in at $47,090 which brings the total project to $151,890 which is about half the budgeted number.

Trustee Smith asked if this cost is for the whole water tank.

Mr. Brow stated yes.

Motion to waive the bid process was made by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Gugliuzza

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7 Trustees Wilson, Scalise, Gugliuzza, Madsen, Christopherson, Smith and Mayor Baldermann

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

The motion carried.

Motion to approve the amendment to the contract was made by Trustee Gugliuzza and seconded by Trustee Scalise

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7 Trustees Wilson, Scalise, Gugliuzza, Madsen, Christopherson, Smith and Mayor Baldermann

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

The motion carried.

Consideration for Approval of a Resolution Demanding Payment of a Certain Letter of Credit – Lenny’s Food N Fuel

No action was taken

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATION FROM VILLAGE OFFICIALS MAYOR

Mayor Baldermann had no report.

VILLAGE ATTORNEY

No report.

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR

No report.

Village Clerk Zilinskas gave a brief report on the upcoming early voting for the March 19th General Primary Election.

PAYROLL & DISBURSEMENTS

Trustee Madsen made the motion to approve our bi-monthly disbursements in the amount of $1,582,393.12 and a disbursement in the amount of $106,672.00. In addition to these disbursements, approval is needed for a payroll in the amount of $457,917.98 paid on March 8, 2024

Trustee Scalise seconded the motion.

AYES: 7 Trustees Scalise, Wilson, Gugliuzza, Madsen, Christopherson, Smith and Mayor Baldermann

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

The motion carried.

QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR

No comments/questions from the floor.

TRUSTEE COMMENTS

Trustee Smith

Trustee Smith had no comments.

Trustee Madsen

Trustee Madsen had no comments.

Trustee Christopherson

Trustee Christopherson had no comments.

Trustee Gugliuzza

Trustee Gugliuzza had no comments.

Trustee Wilson

Trustee Wilson had no comments.

Trustee Scalise

Trustee Scalise had no comments.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

A motion was made by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Scalise to adjourn to executive session at 7:11pm for matters of land acquisition.

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 7 Trustees Wilson, Scalise, Gugliuzza, Madsen, Christopherson, Smith and Mayor Baldermann

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 0

The motion carried.

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 March 11, 2024, adjourned at 7:27 pm.

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