Will County Gazette

Village of New Lenox Board of Trustees met April 28.

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 7:02p.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 Christopherson, Reiser, Scalise, Madsen, Wilson 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 Village Administrator Kurt Carroll, Village Clerk Laura Zilinskas, Community Development Director/Assistant Village Administrator Robin Ellis, Finance Director Kim Auchstetter and Attorney Chris Spesia

RECOGNITION – Dan Martin

Mayor Baldermann, on behalf of the Village Board, recognized Dan Martin for his 20-years of dedicated service to the Village of New Lenox. Congratulations to Dan on his retirement!

RECOGNITION – Lincoln Way Wrestling Club- State Champions Mayor Baldermann, on behalf of the Village Board, recognized the Lincoln Way Wrestling Club for being State Champions. Congratulations!

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CONSENT AGENDA

Motion to approve the 13 items of the #25-11 Consent Agenda was made by Trustee Madsen and seconded by Trustee Wilson

A - Minutes of the Regular Meeting – March 24, 2025

B - Approval of an Ordinance #3179 Granting a Special Use for a Final P.U.D. Plat – Spring Creek Phases 2 & 3- 2nd Read

C - Setting of Surety – Spring Creek Phases 2 & 3

D - Ordinance #3180 Creating a Class D2 Liquor License – The Vine – 2nd Read

E - Ordinance #3181 Rezoning Property – 18233 Gougar Rd – 2nd Read

F - Ordinance #3182 Granting a Special Use Permit for an Agricultural Use in the E- Single Family Residence District (Low Density Estate) – 18233 Gougar Rd - 2nd Read

G - Approval of Purchase – Accurate CPR & AED Inc. – Crossroads Sports Complex

H - Approval of Purchase – Office Furniture – Henricksen- Crossroads Sports Complex

I - Ordinance #3183 Authorizing the Release of Surplus Property Owned by the Village of New Lenox - Vehicles & Equipment – Public Works

J - Approval of Buildout – Street Sweeper – Public Works

K - Resolution #25-28 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Will County – Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

L - Approval of Agreements – Commons Special Events

• Golf Carts

• Service Sanitation

• Equipment & Entertainment

• Contracts with Bands

M - Surety Reduction – Jiffy Lube

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6 Trustees Reiser, Wilson, Christopherson, Madsen, Scalise and Mayor Baldermann

ABSTAIN: 1 Trustee Christopherson

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Trustee Gugliuzza

The motion carried.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Consideration for Approval of a Request for a Waiver of Building Permit Fees -New Lenox Public Library

Mayor Baldermann reported the New Lenox Library is requesting to waive the permit fees for their Café Renovation Project. The estimated cost of the renovation is $400,000.00, which would equate to a permit fee and plan review fee of $3,950.00. Staff has reviewed the request and has no objections to waiving the permit fees for this project, as the Village has waived in-house review fees for other taxing bodies in the past.

No comments or questions at this time.

Motion to approve the waiver of permit fees was made by Trustee Reiser and seconded by Trustee Scalise

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6 Trustees Reiser, Wilson, Christopherson, Madsen, Scalise and Mayor Baldermann

ABSTAIN: 1 Trustee Christopherson

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Trustee Gugliuzza

The motion carried.

Consideration for Approval of an Ordinance #3184 Granting Special Use for an Outdoor Patio – 1300 North Cedar Road / Hog Wild – 2nd Read

Ms. Ellis reported since this was before the Village Board staff received the revised plans that propose steel bollards in front of the patio area to add additional protection. Staff did talk to the management company about getting the parking lot restriped so that they are in compliance with the minimum number of required parking spaces before the patio opens. All other staffs comments have been addressed.

Trustee Wilson asked if there is a walkway for pedestrians.

Ms. Ellis explained there will be gates so pedestrians will be able to get from the Hog Wild entrance to the other tenant spaces.

No other comments or questions at this time.

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

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6 Trustees Reiser, Wilson, Christopherson, Madsen, Scalise and Mayor Baldermann

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Trustee Gugliuzza

The motion carried.

Consideration for Approval of an Ordinance #3185 Granting Special Use for a Final P.U.D. Plat – Lakes Park Phase 1 – 2nd Read Ms. Ellis reported this was before the Village Board in March and since that time Staff has been finalizing the landscaping and engineering plans. Some of staffs comments had to do with platting additional segments of roadway. The whole roadway/right-of-way adjacent to lots would be platted and will be included in this phase. This will result in three additional single-family lots being included in this phase. Then in the very NE corner there was a very irregularly shaped single family home that the revised plat has an out lot which will be maintained by the Homeowners Association. The landscape plan is in compliance with the code. The northern detention area will have a number of bench and trash receptacles adjacent to the 10-foot path that surrounds the large pond. We did also receive the details for the proposed gazebo. At this point, all of staffs comments have been addressed and we are requesting approval.

No comments or questions at this time.

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

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6 Trustees Reiser, Wilson, Christopherson, Madsen, Scalise and Mayor Baldermann

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Trustee Gugliuzza

The motion carried.

Consideration for Approval of a Setting of Surety – Lakes Park Phase 1 Mayor Baldermann reported the letter of credit for the public improvements for this subdivision will be set at $5,655,211.74 with an expiration date of April 28, 2027.

Motion to approve the setting of surety was made by Trustee Scalise and seconded by Trustee Wilson

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6 Trustees Reiser, Wilson, Christopherson, Madsen, Scalise and Mayor Baldermann

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Trustee Gugliuzza

The motion carried.

Consideration for Approval of a Request for Extension of Time to Submit Surety and Execute Final P.U.D. Plat – Spring Creek Phase 1 Ms. Ellis reported the agent for the property owner has submitted a request for a 90-day extension of time to submit the required letter of credit, pay the engineering review and construction inspection fees, and have the final P.U.D. plat for this commercial subdivision executed. The developer is requesting an extension due to delays from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and delays in obtaining signatures on the plats of dedication for the properties along the west side of Silver Cross Boulevard.

No questions or comments at this time.

Motion to approve the extension was made by Trustee Reiser and seconded by Trustee Scalise

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6 Trustees Reiser, Wilson, Christopherson, Madsen, Scalise and Mayor Baldermann

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

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ABSENT: 1 Trustee Gugliuzza

The motion carried.

Consideration for Approval of a Resolution #25-29 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the New Lenox Community Park District – Crossroads Sports Complex Mayor Baldermann reported the NLCPD has been a great partner throughout this entire process. This agreement works with everybody.

No questions or comments at this time.

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

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6 Trustees Reiser, Wilson, Christopherson, Madsen, Scalise and Mayor Baldermann

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Trustee Gugliuzza

The motion carried.

Consideration for Approval of a Resolution #25-30 Authorizing a Sponsorship Agreement – Joey’s Red Hots – Crossroads Sports Complex

Mayor Baldermann reported this resolution approves a five-year sponsorship agreement with Joey’s Red Hots. The annual sponsorship amount is $40,000 which will give them the official Chicago Style Hot Dog at the Crossroads Sports Complex.

No questions or comments 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 Reiser, Wilson, Christopherson, Madsen, Scalise and Mayor Baldermann

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Trustee Gugliuzza

The motion carried.

Consideration for Approval of a Resolution #25-31 Authorizing a Sponsorship Agreement – Phillip’s Chevrolet – Crossroads Sports Complex

Mayor Baldermann reported this resolution approves a five-year sponsorship agreement with Phillip’s Chevrolet. The annual sponsorship amount is $50,000 to be the Exclusive Automotive Partner and $10,000 of that sponsorship will go the Mighty Motors exhibit at the Kidsworks Museum.

No questions or comments at this time.

Motion to approve the resolution was made by Trustee Reiser and seconded by Trustee Madsen

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6 Trustees Reiser, Wilson, Christopherson, Madsen, Scalise and Mayor Baldermann

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Trustee Gugliuzza

The motion carried.

Consideration for Approval of a Resolution #25-32 Authorizing a Naming Rights Agreement

Mayor Baldermann report this is a resolution approving a three-year naming rights agreement with Wintrust Bank.

Mayor Baldermann announced the “Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex of New Lenox”. With the Boards approval, the logo will be on the monument sign, an I-355 billboard as well as on future promotional items and staff shirts. Wintrust has a great name and likes to be involved. Thank you to our friends at Old Plank Trail Bank.

Mayor Baldermann thanked the Village Attorney, Chris Spesia and his team for all they have done for the Crossroads Sports Complex.

No comments or questions at this time.

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

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6 Trustees Reiser, Wilson, Christopherson, Madsen, Scalise and Mayor Baldermann

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Trustee Gugliuzza

The motion carried.

Mayor Baldermann gave a brief report on the Crossroads Sports Complex sponsorships. To date the sponsorships that are completed add up to $429,500 and over the period of time they are committed to bring the total to $2,139,500. Mayor Baldermann noted we are working with (4) more potential sponsors.

Consideration for Approval of a Resolution #25-33 Approving an Amendment to the Sale of 3-Acres Adjacent to New Lenox Sports Complex

Mayor Baldermann reported the Village Board is aware we have a deal for a 147- room dual brand hotel that will be on the far east portion of the Route 6 side of the commercial piece of the Crossroads Sports Complex. Because of the size of the hotel and the footprint they are going to have to dig deeper with the posts that will support the structure of the hotel. Through the negotiation the developer asks the Village Board to reduce the cost of the sale of the property up to $150,000.

No comments or questions at this time.

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

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6 Trustees Reiser, Wilson, Christopherson, Madsen, Scalise and Mayor Baldermann

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Trustee Gugliuzza

The motion carried.

Consideration for Approval of a Resolution #25-34 Authorizing an Agreement with the Metropolitan Alliance of Police

Mayor Baldermann reported this resolution approves the attached agreement with the Metropolitan Alliance of Police or the Sergeant’s agreement with the Village of New Lenox. The proposed agreement is for three years.

No comments or questions at this time.

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

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6 Trustees Reiser, Wilson, Christopherson, 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 stated at the next Board meeting he will have some exciting announcements about the Crossroads Sports Complex and the KidsWork Children’s Museum.

Mayor Baldermann commented that the concert tickets are still available.

VILLAGE ATTORNEY

No report.

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR

Mr. Carroll thanked Dan Martin for all he’s done with the Village.

Mr. Carroll thanked the Mayor, Village Board, Village Attorney, the New Lenox Community Park District and Staff for all they have done with the Crossroads Sports Complex.

PAYROLL & DISBURSEMENTS

Trustee Madsen made the motion to approve our bi-monthly disbursements in the amount of $7,027,079.95. In addition to these disbursements, approval is needed for a payroll in the amount of $499,994.93 paid on April 17, 2025.

Trustee Scalise seconded the motion.

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES: 6 Trustees Reiser, Wilson, Christopherson, Madsen, Scalise and Mayor Baldermann

ABSTAIN: 0

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Trustee Gugliuzza

The motion carried.

Mayor Baldermann announced the Village Trustees will be sworn in at the May 12th Village Board meeting.

QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR

No questions or comments from the floor.

TRUSTEE COMMENTS

Trustee Scalise

Trustee Scalise had no comments.

Trustee Wilson

Trustee Wilson commented on the construction on Laraway and Nelson Roads. Please be careful driving through the subdivisions.

Trustee Gugliuzza

Absent.

Trustee Christopherson

Trustee Christopherson thanked Dan Martin.

Trustee Christopherson congratulated the Lincoln Way Wresting Club.

Trustee Madsen

Trustee Madsen reminded the Loyalty Day Parade is on Sunday. Mayor Baldermann announced the “Bring on Spring” May 4th – May 11th.

Trustee Reiser

Trustee Reiser had no comments.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Trustee Scalise and seconded by Trustee Madsen. Upon voice vote, the motion carried. The Regular Meeting of the Village of New Lenox Board of Trustees held on April 28th, 2025 adjourned at 7:49pm.

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