Mayor Tim Baldermann | Village of New Lenox Website
Mayor Tim Baldermann | Village of New Lenox Website
Village of New Lenox Board of Trustees met Oct. 28.
Here is the agenda 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
Boy Scout Troop #49 led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Upon Roll Call by the Clerk, the following members of the corporate authorities answered “Here” or “Present”:
Trustees Wilson, Christopherson, Scalise, Madsen and Mayor Baldermann Absent – Trustee Gugliuzza
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 Attorney Chris Spesia
Mayor Baldermann announced that Trustee Smith had given his resignation for the reason that he is moving. He asked if we could move the trustee appointment to the top of the agenda. The Village Board concurred.
Motion to approve the appointment of Bryan Reiser to the position of Trustee Madsen was made by Trustee Madsen and seconded by Trustee Scalise
Upon roll call the vote was:
AYES: 6 Trustees Wilson, Christopherson, Madsen, Scalise and Mayor Baldermann
ABSTAIN: 0
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Trustee Gugliuzza The motion carried.
Mayor Baldermann swore in Trustee Reiser
Trustee Reiser joined the meeting at 7:06p.m
Trustee Reiser thanked the Mayor and Village Board for this opportunity.
RECOGNITION – 2024 Citizen’s Academy Participants
Mayor Baldermann, on behalf of the Village Board recognized the 2024 Citizen Academy Participants.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve the 5 items of the #24-28 Consent Agenda was made by Trustee Madsen and seconded by Trustee Scalise
A - Minutes of the Regular Meeting – September 23, 2024
B - Ordinance $3143 Granting Special Use for a P.U.D. – 132 West Illinois Highway / Toy Tyme – 2nd Read
C - Approval of a Request for Use of Council Chambers for 2025 – New Lenox Community Park District
D - Raffle License for 2025 – New Lenox Girls Softball Organization
E - Raffle License for 2025 – Trinity Foundation
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 Trustees Wilson, Christopherson, Madsen, Scalise and Mayor Baldermann
ABSTAIN: 1 Trustee Reiser
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Trustee Gugliuzza The motion carried.
3 October 28, 2024
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Consideration for Approval of a Resolution #24-43 Establishing Criteria for Tax Refund Authorized by Resolution #08-33 Ms. Auchstetter reported this resolution establishes the criteria for the property tax refund which is proposed to be 50% this year. She noted this is the 15th year of this program and have refunded over $16.1 million dollars.
Mayor Baldermann went on to discuss the rebate history. He went on to say right now we have to take care of infrastructure and development. So far, we have given back $17 million dollars and hope that someday we will be back to giving 100%.
No comments from the Village Board.
Motion to approve the resolution was made by Trustee Madsen and seconded by Trustee Scalise
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 Trustees Wilson, Christopherson, Reiser, Madsen, Scalise and Mayor Baldermann
ABSTAIN: 0
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Trustee Gugliuzza The motion carried.
Consideration for Approval of a Resolution #24-44 Authorizing an Agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police
Mayor Baldermann reported we approved a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the FOP. This agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police or the Patrol Officer’s is for three years.
No comments from the Village Board.
Motion to approve the resolution was made by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Scalise
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 Trustees Wilson, Christopherson, Madsen, Scalise and Mayor Baldermann
ABSTAIN: 1 Trustee Reiser
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Trustee Gugliuzza The motion carried.
Consideration for Approval of Purchase – Cedar Crossings Light Pole Breakaway Bases
Mr. Brow reported Staff is seeking Village Board approval to purchase and install 17 streetlight breakaway bases on Cedar Crossing Boulevard for $12,129.
No comments from the Village Board.
Motion to approve the resolution was made by Trustee Christopherson and seconded by Trustee Wilson
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 Trustees Wilson, Christopherson, Reiser, Madsen, Scalise and Mayor Baldermann
ABSTAIN: 0
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Trustee Gugliuzza The motion carried.
Consideration of an Ordinance Authorizing the Village of New Lenox to Borrow Funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program – 1st Read Mayor Baldermann reported the Village Board held a Public Hearing regarding seeking an IEPA loan in the amount not to exceed $2,747,605 to replace water main in the northeast section of town at the first Village Board meeting in October. This area includes streets east of Cedar Road, north of Hickory Creek and south of and including East Wood Street. The attached ordinance states that the Village will be able to repay the loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
No comments from the Village Board.
Consideration of a Resolution #24-45 Authorizing and Approving the Execution of a Temporary Easement for Construction-Related Activities Between the Village of New Lenox and Sarade K Pundaleeka Mr. Carroll reported this agreement with Dr. Sarade K Pundaleeka to install a temporary roadway in order to build the traffic circle for the sports facilities site. Dr. Pundaleeka will lease his property to the Village for $5,000 a month during the construction of the traffic circle.
No comments from the Village Board.
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, Christopherson, Reiser, Madsen, Scalise and Mayor Baldermann
ABSTAIN: 0
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Trustee Gugliuzza The motion carried.
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATION FROM VILLAGE OFFICIALS MAYOR
Mayor Baldermann congratulated Trustee Reiser for his appointment.
Mayor Baldermann commented on the early voting. He thanked the Staff for doing a great job.
VILLAGE ATTORNEY
Nothing to report.
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Carroll congratulated Trustee Reiser.
Mr. Carroll thanked the staff for doing a great job with the early voting.
Mr. Carroll asked Village Clerk Zilinskas to report on the upcoming General Election.
Ms. Zilinskas gave a brief report about early voting for the November 5th General Election. She thanked all the staff that is working with her.
PAYROLL & DISBURSEMENTS
Trustee Madsen made the motion to approve our bi-monthly disbursements in the amount of $5,574,929.81. In addition to these disbursements, approval is needed for a payroll in the amount of $490,270.12 paid on October 18, 2024.
Trustee Scalise seconded the motion.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 Trustees Wilson, Christopherson, Madsen, Scalise and Mayor Baldermann
ABSTAIN: 1 Trustee Reiser
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Trustee Gugliuzza The motion carried.
QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR No comments from the floor.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Reiser
Trustee Reiser thanked the Mayor and Village Board for their support.
Trustee Reiser congratulated the participants of the Citizen’s Academy.
Trustee Madsen
Trustee Madsen congratulated Trustee Reiser.
Trustee Christopherson
Trustee Christopherson welcomed Trustee Reiser.
Trustee Christopherson congratulated the participants of the Citizen’s Academy.
Trustee Christopherson thanked Boy Scout Troop #49 for leading the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Trustee Christopherson wished everyone a Happy Halloween.
Trustee Gugliuzza
Absent.
Trustee Wilson
Trustee Wilson congratulated Trustee Reiser.
Trustee Wilson congratulated the participants of the Citizen’s Academy.
Trustee Wilson thanked Boy Scout Troop #49 for leading the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Trustee Wilson encouraged everyone to go out and vote.
Trustee Scalise
Trustee Scalise congratulated Trustee Reiser.
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 October 28, 2024 adjourned at 7:41pm.
https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10282024-270
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