Meeting-Briefs

Meeting Summary: New Lenox Township for June 12, 2025

At its June 12 meeting, the New Lenox Township Board of Trustees heard reports on rising demand for community services, discussed ongoing maintenance projects, and assigned responsibilities to its newly elected members.

The New Lenox Township Food Pantry saw a record number of residents in May, serving 431 families and over 1,100 individuals. Trustee Barbara Kaupas thanked local businesses like Culver’s for their fundraising support and announced upcoming events to benefit the pantry, which continues to see high demand.

The board also focused on infrastructure and long-term planning. Supervisor Cass Wennlund announced that newly elected Trustee Annette Vogt will oversee the township’s cemeteries. Her duties will include exploring a potential expansion of Maplewood Cemetery and ensuring monuments are properly maintained.

Electronics Recycling Program Thriving
Trustee Martin Boban reported that the township’s bi-monthly electronics recycling program continues to be popular, averaging 50-60 vehicles per event. The Annual Township Recycle Day drew 286 participants, with the Lincoln-Way West Football Team providing volunteer support. Fire extinguishers can also be dropped off during recycling hours.

Township Transportation Report
The township provided 529 transportation rides to residents during the month of May, according to a report from Trustee Patty Deiters. The service brought in $2,112 in income for the month, with fuel costs totaling $350.85.

Clerk Reminds Officials of OMA Training
Township Clerk Lynn Eckhardt issued a reminder that all newly elected officials must complete their mandatory Open Meetings Act (OMA) certification training through the Illinois Attorney General’s office. The deadline for completion is August 16, 2025. The clerk’s office is maintaining copies of the certifications.

Routine Business
The board approved the minutes from its May 8, 2025, meeting, with newly elected Trustee Annette Vogt abstaining. A motion to approve the payment of all current and late bills as submitted was approved unanimously. The meeting had no public hearings or action items on the agenda.

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