Will County Gazette

Village of New Lenox Board of Trustees met Sept. 22.

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 Madsen 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, Scalise, Madsen, Reiser, Wilson and Gugliuzza 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 Village Administrator Kurt Carroll, Village Clerk Laura  Zilinskas, Community Development Director/Assistant Village Administrator  Robin Ellis, Finance Director Kim Auchstetter and Attorney Mike Santschi 

PUBLIC HEARING – Intergovernmental Boundary Agreement – Village of Homer Glen 

Trustee Madsen opened the public hearing at 7:01p.m., at that time Village Clerk  Zilinskas provided proof of notice and there were no speakers to swear in. 

Ms. Ellis reported the Village’s Boundary Agreement with the Village of Homer  Glen was expiring after its initial 20-year term. The Mayors and Staff from both  communities have discussed the issue and have come together on the proposed  new Intergovernmental Cooperative Planning and Jurisdictional Boundary  Agreement in your packet. Most of the provisions of the previous Agreement  remain unchanged.

Included in your packet is a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a 20-year  New Lenox / Homer Glen Intergovernmental Cooperative Planning and  Jurisdictional Boundary Line Agreement. The Homer Glen Village Board is  scheduled to conduct a public hearing on September 24, 2025 and take action on  the Agreement at its October 8, 2025 meeting. 

No comments or questions at this time.  

Trustee Madsen closed the public hearing at 7:02pm. 

CONSENT AGENDA 

Motion to approve the 4 items of the #25-25 Consent Agenda was made by  Trustee Scalise and seconded by Trustee Wilson 

A - Minutes of the Regular Meeting – August 25, 2025 

B - Minutes of the Regular Meeting – September 8, 2025 

C. - Resolution #25-55 Declaring Currently Owned Cell Phones as Surplus  and Authorizing their Donation  

D. - Raffle License for 2025 – Friends of the New Lenox Library Upon Roll Call 

AYES: 6 Trustees Reiser, Wilson, Christopherson, Scalise, Madsen, Gugliuzza 

ABSTAIN: 2 Trustees Gugliuzza & Madsen - Item B 

NAYS: 0 

ABSENT: 1 Mayor Baldermann 

The motion carried. 

ORDER OF BUSINESS 

Consideration for Approval of a Resolution #25-56 Authorizing an  Intergovernmental Cooperative Planning and Jurisdictional  Boundary Agreement with the Village of Homer Glen No other 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, Scalise, Madsen and Gugliuzza 

ABSTAIN: 0 

NAYS: 0 

ABSENT: 1 Mayor Baldermann   

The motion carried. 

Consideration for Approval of a Resolution 25-57 Approving a Right of-Way Use Agreement for Broadband Internet Access with Pavlov  Media 

Ms. Ellis reported Campus Communications Group, doing business as Pavlov  Media, desires to install a Fiber Optic Network in the Village’s rights-of-way in  order to provide broadband internet access to Village residents and small  businesses. Pavlov thinks they will need a location for an above ground utility box so the agreement does contemplate finding a location that is mutually acceptable  to them and the Village for a 10x10 box similar to the At&t boxes. This agreement  also includes the list of Village facilities for which they would provide free service.  Staff and the Village Attorney have worked with Pavlov on the proposed Right-of Way Use Agreement included in the packet. 

Trustee Reiser asked if this is the same agreement as Clearwave except for the  10x10 box? 

Ms. Ellis stated yes. 

No other comments or questions at this time.  

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

Upon roll call, the vote was: 

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

ABSTAIN: 0 

NAYS: 0 

ABSENT: 1 Mayor Baldermann   

The motion carried.

Consideration for Approval of a Resolution #25-58 Authorizing a  Preferred Rate Account Signup Agreement with Team63 Solutions  (Crossroads Sports Complex) 

Mr. Carroll reported this resolution authorizes a two-year marketing agreement  with Team63 Solutions who will provide significant, no-cost marketing exposure  for the Crossroads Sports Complex. The agreement centers on securing a listing  for the sports complex on the Catch Corner app by Sports Illustrated.  

Trustee Wilson asked if we are obligated after 2-years. 

Mr. Carroll stated no, we can opt out. 

No other 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, Scalise, Madsen and Gugliuzza 

ABSTAIN: 0 

NAYS: 0 

ABSENT: 1 Mayor Baldermann   

The motion carried. 

Consideration for Approval of a Resolution #25-60 Authorizing – Website Hosting – SFC - Crossroads Sports Complex 

Mr. Carroll reported this resolution is for the website hosting agreement with SF  Website Services, LLC. The proposal outlines a partnership to host and provide  essential services for the Wintrust Crossroads website. The total annual fee for all  of these services is $1,500.00.  

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 Reiser, Wilson, Christopherson, Scalise, Madsen and Gugliuzza

ABSTAIN: 0 

NAYS: 0 

ABSENT: 1 Mayor Baldermann  

The motion carried. 

Consideration for Approval of a Proposal - Engineering Services – SpaceCo - Crossroads Sports Complex Outlots 

Mr. Ellis reported this is an engineering service proposal from Spaceco Civil  Engineering and Surveying to perform additional work for the Village associated  with development of the commercial out lots for the sports complex. The  proposed scope of services includes assisting the Village, as Master Developer.  There are three elements they will be assisting, the first one is coordinating a  right in and right out between lots #2 and #3 along Cedar Crossings Drive,  designing the sanitary sewer relocation for lot #8 and assisting the Village with  the extension of a detention dam permit with the Illinois Department of Natural  Resources. All three components of the proposal would be billed on an hourly  basis, with the total of all three tasks estimated at $36,000.  

No comments or questions at this time.  

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, Scalise, Madsen and Gugliuzza 

ABSTAIN: 0 

NAYS: 0 

ABSENT: 1 Mayor Baldermann   

The motion carried. 

Consideration for Approval of Proposal – Crossroads Sports Complex  Roundabout Landscaping – Beary Landscaping 

Mr. Carroll reported this proposal from Beary Landscaping is to perform  installation of the landscaping in the center of the Cedar Crossing roundabout.  The design layout includes adding trees, rock, statues, and irrigation to the center  of the roundabout. The second proposal addresses the installation of the annuals  in the spring of 2026. The total cost for both the proposals is $95,284.00.

Trustee Madsen asked if the proposed trees will affect the line of site. Mr. Carroll stated no they will not.  

Trustee Gugliuzza asked if there will be lighting. 

Mr. Carroll stated yes there will be lighting on the sign. 

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

Upon roll call, the vote was: 

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

ABSTAIN: 0 

NAYS: 0 

ABSENT: 1 Mayor Baldermann   

The motion carried. 

Consideration for Approval of a Resolution #25-59 Demanding  Payment of a Certain Letter of Credit – Ashton Estates North – Public  Improvements 

Mr. Carroll reported this Letter of Credit for Ashton Estates North - Public  Improvements is set to expire on September 26, 2025. At this time, we are  requesting payment of the balance of the Letter of Credit in the amount of  $422,770.90 to complete the remaining public improvements.  

No comments or questions at this time.  

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

Upon roll call, the vote was: 

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

ABSTAIN: 0 

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: 1 Mayor Baldermann   

The motion carried. 

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATION FROM VILLAGE OFFICIALS MAYOR 

Absent 

VILLAGE ATTORNEY 

Mr. Santschi thanked Staff for attending their event.  

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR 

Mr. Carroll announced the Lion’s Club Raffle winners. 

Mr. Carroll announced the Last Call Before Fall event in the Commons. 

PAYROLL & DISBURSEMENTS 

Trustee Scalise made the motion to approve our bi-monthly disbursements in the  amount of $777,421.98. In addition to these disbursements, Approval is needed  for payroll in the amount of $541,350.74 paid on September 19, 2025 

Trustee Reiser seconded the motion.  

Upon roll call, the vote was: 

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

ABSTAIN: 0 

NAYS: 0 

ABSENT: 1 Mayor Baldermann  

The motion carried.   

QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR  None. 

TRUSTEE COMMENTS 

Trustee Scalise 

Trustee Scalise thanked Trustee Madsen for running the meeting.  Trustee Scalise thanked the Village Staff for a great summer of events.  

Trustee Wilson 

Trustee Wilson had no comments. 

Trustee Gugliuzza 

Trustee Gugliuzza had no comments.  

Trustee Christopherson 

Trustee Christopherson thanked Trustee Madsen for running the meeting.  

Trustee Madsen 

Trustee  

Trustee Reiser 

Trustee Reiser thanked Trustee Madsen for running the meeting.  

EXECUTIVE SESSION 

None. 

ADJOURNMENT 

Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Trustee Scalise and seconded by Trustee Christopherson. Upon voice vote, the motion carried. The Regular Meeting of the Village of New Lenox Board of Trustees held on September 22,  2025 adjourned at 7:16p.m.