Will County Gazette

Village of New Lenox Board of Trustees met March 25.

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 Trustee Smith 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 Absent - 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, Community Engagement Director Beth Alderson, Village Engineer Will Nash and Village Attorney Michael Santschi

PROCLAMATION – National Library Week

Trustee Smith proclaimed April 7th – April 13th, 2025 as National Library Week in the Village of New Lenox.

PROCLAMATION – National Athletic Training Month

Trustee Christopherson proclaimed the month of April as National Athletic Training Month in the Village of New Lenox.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion to approve the 4 items of the #24-08 Consent Agenda was made by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Christopherson

A - Minutes of the Regular Meeting – March 11, 2024

B - Proclamation – Certified Government Financial Manager Month

C - Resolution #24-07 Authorizing Participation in the State of Illinois Rock Salt Joint Purchasing Program for 2024-2025

D - Approval of a Proposal – Archaeological Services – Phase 1A Wastewater Construction

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6 Trustees Wilson, Scalise, Gugliuzza, Madsen, Christopherson and Smith

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Mayor Baldermann The motion carried.

ORDINANCE OF BUSINESS

Consideration for Approval of a Request for a Waiver of Special Use Application Fees – Trinity Services

Ms. Ellis reported that Trinity Services purchased the Central Presbyterian Church building on Gougar Road just south of Illinois Highway. They plan on using it for administrative offices and an education and training facility which requires a Special Use approval because the property is zoned R-1 District. Trinity is requesting to waive the $500 application fee. The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on April 2nd and the ordinance will be before the Village Board on April 22nd. Staff recommends the Village Board waive the fee for this non-profit organization.

No comments or questions at this time.

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

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6 Trustees Wilson, Scalise, Gugliuzza, Madsen, Christopherson and Smith

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Mayor Baldermann

The motion carried.

Consideration for Approval of a Resolution #24-08 Authorizing the Village of New Lenox to Enter into an Intergovernmental Jurisdictional Boundary Line Agreement with the Village of Frankfort Ms. Ellis reported our current agreement with Frankfort is expiring. This agreement will be or 20-years and the language has not substantially changed. The boundary line really hasn’t changed, it is Sheer Road extended north from Baker Road to the CN Railroad tracks, which is where our boundary line with Mokena picks up.

No comments or questions at this time.

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

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6 Trustees Wilson, Scalise, Gugliuzza, Madsen, Christopherson and Smith

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Mayor Baldermann

The motion carried.

Consideration of an Ordinance Authorizing Installation of an “All Way Stop” Sign at Prairie Ridge Way and Mueller Way – 1st Read Mr. Nash stated this intersection was brought to our attention by some of the residents in the subdivision. In the last year the NLCPD has built a park which makes more traffic at the intersection of Prairie Ridge Way and Mueller Way. This request was brought to PTAB where it was recommended to install an all way stop sign to help keep the children safe.

No comments for questions from the Village Board.

Consideration for Approval of a Contract for Website Design and Maintenance – Civic Plus

Mr. Carroll reported we have been with our current provider since 2012. Our Staff, Beth & Don, proactively get information out to our residents. This will also increase the capacity of on-line forms and processes. He noted the museum website will be tied into our website. Staff recommends Civic Plus with the initial term investment being $51,035.25. The annual recurring fee is $24,816.00 and is subject to a 5% uplift in year two. Staff is recommending that the Village Board approve the attached contract with Civic Plus for development and maintenance of a new website and a subsite for the Children’s museum.

No comments or questions at this time.

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

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6 Trustees Wilson, Scalise, Gugliuzza, Madsen, Christopherson and Smith

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Mayor Baldermann

The motion carried.

Consideration for Approval of a Resolution #24-09 of Intent of the Village of New Lenox to Reimburse Certain Capital Expenditures from the Proceeds of Future Debt Issues

Mr. Carroll reported this resolution will allow the Sports Fields project to move forward to meet the expedited time frame of trying to be open by spring of 2025. This resolution would allow the Village Board to approve of work related to the construction of the sports fields site prior to the formal bond being in place and then reimburse ourselves from the bond proceeds.

No comments or questions at this time.

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

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6 Trustees Wilson, Scalise, Gugliuzza, Madsen, Christopherson and Smith

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Mayor Baldermann

The motion carried.

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATION FROM VILLAGE OFFICIALS MAYOR

Mayor Baldermann was absent.

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 $678,415.99. In addition to these disbursements, approval is needed for a payroll in the amount of $447,881.78 paid on March 22, 2024

Trustee Scalise seconded the motion.

AYES: 6 Trustees Wilson, Scalise, Gugliuzza, Madsen, Christopherson and Smith

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Mayor Baldermann

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 wished everyone a Happy Easter.

Trustee Christopherson

Trustee Christopherson thanked the Village Clerk and Staff for all the work they did during early voting.

Trustee Gugliuzza

Trustee Gugliuzza wished everyone a Happy Easter.

Trustee Wilson

Trustee Wilson had no comments.

Trustee Scalise

Trustee Scalise had no comments.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

No Executive Session

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Trustee Madsen 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 25, 2024 adjourned at 7:19 pm.

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