New Lenox trustees approve Surf Internet right‑of‑way deal, cybersecurity contract and routine spending

The New Lenox Village Board approved a slate of routine items and several vendor contracts at its regular meeting. Trustees unanimously adopted a resolution supporting the Tribute to Valor Foundation, authorized a right‑of‑way agreement with Surf Internet limited to the village’s southwest area, approved a water risk‑and‑resilience update by Christopher Burke Engineering and signed a managed detection and response contract with Proven IT.

The consent agenda — which included minutes from the Oct. 27 meeting, a second read of a liquor license ordinance, an ordinance vacating certain rights‑of‑way and surplus vehicle authorizations and raffle licenses for local organizations — passed on a roll‑call vote. Mayor presided and the motion to approve was made by Trustee Matson and seconded by Trustee Scalise.

On the Tribute to Valor resolution, Mayor said the nonprofit ‘‘tries to connect veterans and heroes with school kids’’ and noted the Illinois Senate is expected to consider a related resolution in January; Trustee Madsen moved the resolution and Trustee Wilson seconded. The board voted unanimously to adopt the measure.

Robin, a staff presenter, described a 10‑year right‑of‑way use agreement with Surf Internet that includes up to four automatic five‑year renewals and is initially limited in geographic scope; the board approved the resolution unanimously after a motion by Trustee Galuza and a second by Trustee Scalise.

Mark of Christopher Burke Engineering said the Environmental Protection Agency requires the village to update the water portion of its Risk & Resilience Assessment every five years; the board accepted the firm’s proposal not to exceed $21,900. The board also voted to contract with Proven IT for managed detection and response (CrowdStrike Falcon Complete) at $3,515 per month to provide 24/7 protection for village systems; trustees asked about whether parks and schools would be included and were told those entities operate on separate systems.

Small contracts and appointments were approved as well: a $300 agreement with Hometown Design Studio for a webpage relating to the beer garden/restaurant, and reappointments of Frank Palmasano and Tim Cochran to the Parking Traffic Advisory Board. Trustee Madsen moved to approve bi‑monthly disbursements totaling $14,011,973.26 and payroll of $538,232.09 (payroll paid 11/14/2025); the motion passed by roll call.

Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda: Motion by Trustee Matson; second Trustee Scalise; outcome: approved (unanimous). - Tribute to Valor Foundation resolution: Motion Trustee Madsen; second Trustee Wilson; outcome: approved (unanimous). - Surf Internet right‑of‑way resolution: Motion Trustee Galuza; second Trustee Scalise; outcome: approved (unanimous). - Christopher Burke Engineering R&R update (water): Amount not to exceed $21,900; outcome: approved (unanimous). - Proven IT managed detection & response: $3,515 per month; outcome: approved (unanimous). - Hometown Design Studio website work: $300; outcome: approved (unanimous). - PTAB reappointments (Frank Palmasano, Tim Cochran): approved by voice vote. - Payroll and disbursements: $14,011,973.26 disbursements; payroll $538,232.09; outcome: approved (unanimous).

What it means

The board’s approvals reflect routine municipal operations (payroll, small‑value contracts, appointments) alongside targeted infrastructure and cybersecurity investments. The Surf Internet agreement establishes a framework for private broadband infrastructure within village rights‑of‑way, subject to future amendments if the provider expands service coverage. The cybersecurity contract marks the village’s move to 24/7 managed detection and response for village systems only; parks and schools were described as operating on separate systems and would need their own arrangements.

The meeting concluded after brief trustee remarks and seasonal announcements; no executive session was called.