Meeting Summary and Briefs: New Lenox Township Board of Trustees for February 12, 2026

New Lenox Township Board of Trustees Meeting | February 12, 2026

The New Lenox Township Board of Trustees managed a combination of administrative contracts, vendor approvals, and departmental service updates during its regular meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The Board approved the annual audit contract and finalized the legislative calendar for the upcoming year, while the Transportation Department navigated a significant spike in medical transit requests. Trustees Phil Juarez and Steve Friant were absent from the proceedings.

Transportation Department Sees Surge in Therapy Rides: Trustee Patty Deiters reported the Township provided 429 transportation rides during the month of January, generating $1,608 in income against just $272 in gas expenses. Deiters noted the department is currently navigating a sharp increase in requests for physical therapy rides. Because therapy schedules often require appointments two to three times a week over six to eight weeks, the department’s schedule has remained exceptionally busy. Deiters praised the flexibility of the Township drivers, and announced the department will be looking to purchase a new vehicle in the upcoming Fiscal Year to maintain dependable service.

FY 2025-2026 Audit Services Secured: The Board unanimously approved a Professional Service Contract with Hearne & Associates, P.C. Supervisor Cass Wennlund presented the agreement, which retains the firm to conduct the Township’s mandatory annual financial audit for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2026.

2026-2027 Meeting Schedule Set: The Board established its regular meeting schedule for the 2026-2027 legislative calendar, maintaining its traditional slot on the second Thursday of every month. Supervisor Wennlund initiated a brief discussion regarding potentially moving the start time to 6:00 p.m., but the Board ultimately agreed to leave the start time unchanged at 7:00 p.m.

Annual Town Meeting Agenda Approved: The Board officially adopted the agenda for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting, as required by state statute. The Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2026, and will commence at 6:30 p.m.

Community Outreach and Administrative Updates: Supervisor Wennlund reported that special transition students from Lincoln Way West High School will be distributing Valentine cards to the residents of the local Senior Housing Apartments. Wennlund also noted that the sign for the Senior Housing Apartments requires maintenance; it will be removed, repaired, and reinstalled. At the administrative level, Clerk Lynn Eckhardt reported that a scheduled records disposal was successfully completed on February 10. Additionally, Assessor Mark Munizzo reported his department is currently working with vendors to resolve several software and scanner issues to improve office efficiency.