Meeting Summary and Briefs: New Lenox Township Board of Trustees for September Meeting

New Lenox Township Board of Trustees Meeting | September 11, 2025

The New Lenox Township Board of Trustees meeting on September 11, 2025, which began with a moment of silence for the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks, focused on reports and operational updates rather than official action items. Key discussions included the consolidation of the local Meals on Wheels program with Frankfort Township, a potential land purchase to expand a township cemetery, and the township’s new involvement in a community solar coalition. For more details, see the full stories on these topics.

Trustee Martin Boban led the meeting in the absence of Supervisor Cass Wennlund and several other officials. Reports confirmed that the flooring replacement project in the senior housing building is nearly finished and that the food pantry is well-stocked despite increased demand.

Senior Housing Flooring Project Nears Completion:
The extensive project to replace flooring in the township’s senior housing apartments is nearly complete. Trustee Martin Boban reported that work on the second and third floors is finished. Only two units remain on the first floor, with completion expected by the end of September. This marks the final stage of a major capital improvement for the facility.

Oil Recycling Program Faces Contamination Issues:
The township’s used oil and anti-freeze recycling program is facing challenges with contamination, prompting officials to consider changes. Trustee Martin Boban reported that new collection containers have still not been delivered. In the meantime, discussions are underway with staff on how to prevent people from dumping other fuels and chemicals into the containers, with options including stopping the program or implementing monitored drop-off hours.

County-Wide Recycling Event Announced:
New Lenox Township is co-sponsoring a county-wide recycling event for household waste on Saturday, September 13. The event will be held at the Spencer School campus on Spencer Road. This annual collection provides residents with an opportunity to dispose of a wide range of materials not typically accepted in curbside recycling bins.

Transportation Rides Dip in August:
The township provided 424 transportation rides in August, a decrease from previous months. Trustee Patty Deiters explained that the main reason for the lower number was that the Lincoln-Way Special Recreation Association (LWSRA) was on break for two weeks, reducing demand by approximately 56 rides. The service generated $1,276 in income against $374 in fuel costs for the month.

Annual Audit Officially Filed:
Township Clerk Lynn Eckhardt confirmed that the Annual Audit and the Annual Financial Report have been officially filed with the Will County Clerk. This action, required by law, concludes the township’s financial reporting process for the previous fiscal year and affirms that all necessary documentation has been submitted to the county.