Frankfort Village Board met June 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Mayor Jim Holland called the regular meeting of the Frankfort Village Board to order on Monday, June 18, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.
Village Clerk Adam Borrelli called the roll. In attendance were Mayor Jim Holland, Village Clerk Adam Borrelli, Trustees John Clavio, Cindy Heath, Bob Kennedy, Keith Ogle, Mike Stevens, and Dick Trevarthan. Also in attendance were Attorney Hannah Lamore, Police Chief John Burica, Village Administrator Rob Piscia, and Assistant Village Administrator Jeff Cook.
Approval Of Special Orders - Unanimous Consent Agenda:
All items on the Omnibus Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and are enacted in one motion. There is no separate discussion of these items unless a board member makes a request, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
Trustee Clavio requested Item F, Sale of Surplus Public Real Estate: 7 and 11 N. White Street be removed from the Unanimous Consent Agenda.
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Meeting (June 4, 2018)
B. Approval of Bills/Payroll - $2,891,816.48/$336,689.24
C. Departmental Operations Committee Report
1. Traffic Code Amendment - Ordinance
(Waive 1st and 2nd Readings)
a. Yield Sign: 94th Avenue
b. No Parking Signs: Steger Road
Accept the recommendation of the Departmental Operations Committee, waive the First and Second Readings, and pass An Ordinance (No. 3159) Amending The Village Of Frankfort Code Of Ordinances, Title Vii, Traffic Code, to reflect the posting of a "Yield" sign at southbound 95th A venue at Lawndale Court; and the posting of "No Parking" signage for Steger Road from Center Road to S. Center Road for both sides of the street and from S. Center Road to 9436 W. Steger Road on the north side of the street.
2. Goldy Locks Inc. T3 IP New Construction Grant: 9310 Corsair Road - Resolution
Accept the recommendation of the Departmental Operations Committee and Adopt A Resolution (No. 18-30) Authorizing The Approval Of A Target Industry And Industrial Incentive Program Grant, In The Amount Of $11,000.00, To 9310 Corsair, LLC/Goldy Locks Inc., for the construction of a new 11,000 square foot building at 9310 Corsair Road within the I-1 Limited Industrial District.
D. Land Use and Policy Committee Report
1. FCTV Rules and Procedures - Resolution
Accept the recommendation of the Land Use and Policy Committee and Adopt A Resolution (No. 18-31) Establishing Rules And Procedures For Use Of The Public, Educational And Governmental Access Channel For The Village Of Frankfort, Will And Cook Counties, Illinois (Frankfort Community Television-FCTV, Channel 6).
E. Prevailing Wage Act -Resolution
Adopt A Resolution (No. 18-32) Ascertaining The Illinois Department Of Labor's Prevailing Rate Of Wages For The Village Of Frankfort, Will And Cook Counties, Illinois.
Trustee Trevarthan made a motion (#1), seconded by Trustee Stevens, to approve the Unanimous Consent Agenda.
Following a motion to approve, Trustees Heath, Kennedy, and Trevarthan presented a brief overview of the consent agenda docket items under consideration for approval.
Mayor Holland invited trustee and audience comment on the consent agenda items prior to a vote being taken. Trustee Heath commented Goldy Locks is relocating from another Village into Frankfort and will generate new property taxes for the Village.
Clerk Borrelli called the roll. Ayes: Trustees Clavio, Heath, Kennedy, Ogle, Stevens, and Trevarthan. Nays: None. The motion carried.
Sale Of Surplus Public Real Estate: 7 And 11 N. White Street –Resolution:
Trustee Clavio provided a brief overview of the Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Public Real Estate, 7 and 11 N. White Street. He reported the Economic Development Committee entertained the sale of property for a particular redevelopment proposal at its May 9, 2018 meeting, and as part of the process to sell real estate owned by the Village, additional comments and/or proposals were accepted until June 14. He reported the Village received a second redevelopment proposal. Trustee Clavio explained since the Village has not had the opportunity to review the merits of the second proposal, the Resolution before the Village Board this evening is not to enter into a purchase and sale agreement but rather will extend the date to accept comments and/or proposals to noon on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. He continued noting comments and/or proposals should be sent to the Village Hall, and provided an overview of the process going forward, beginning with committee review on July 11 and possible Village Board action on July 16.
Following the overview of the Resolution, Trustee Clavio proposed a revision to the Resolution relating to the language requiring improvements to be completed no more than 18 months after closing. He suggested a penalty clause be applied to the contract and be reflected as a mandate in the Resolution.
In response to the proposed revision to the Resolution, the Village Board deliberated the suggested provision and shared differing views as to whether it should remain in the resolution, and if so, if any additional language was necessary. During discussion it was noted the Resolution was crafted with the input of legal counsel. Attorney Lamore indicated the more disclosure to the public, the better, and stated the purchase agreement would dictate the specifics to which the parties are held.
Mayor Holland entertained a motion from the floor to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Public Real Estate as written. Trustee Heath made a motion (#2), seconded by Trustee Trevarthan, to adopt A Resolution (No. 18-33) Authorizing The Sale Of Surplus Public Real Estate, for the property commonly known as part of 11 North White Street and part of 7 North White Street, Will County, Frankfort, Illinois.
Clerk Borrelli called the roll. Ayes: Trustees Heath, Kennedy, Stevens, and Trevarthan. Nays: Trustees Clavio and Ogle. The motion carried.
Mayor's Report:
• Mayor Holland invited the Lincoln-Way East High School Volleyball Team, which recently won the 2018 IHSA State Championship, to the podium and presented them a framed proclamation celebrating their achievement and congratulated them for their tremendous season.
• Mayor Holland announced the following events:
o Fridays on the Green - Fridays through July 20, 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
o Fishing Derby - Saturday, June 23, 8:00 a.m. to 11 :00 a.m.
o Concerts on the Green- Sundays through August 26, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
o Annual Beautification Award Nominations - Due by June 30
Police Department Report:
Chief Burica thanked Officer Sanders, Officer Monreal, Detective Mineo, and several cadets who participated in the Torch Run, noting this long standing tradition marks the opening of the Special Olympics in Bloomington/Normal. He advised residents that fireworks are illegal under state law and local ordinance. He reminded residents to lock their vehicles, remove key fobs, and keep valuables out of sight. Chief Burica extended his congratulations to Lincoln-Way East Griffins on winning the State Volleyball Championship.
Village Administrator's Report:
Administrator Piscia congratulated the Lincoln-Way East Volleyball Team on its State Championship. He reported the St. Francis Road Reconstruction Project has encountered additional delays due to utility conflicts.
Village Attorney's Report:
Village Attorney Hannah Lamore had no report.
Other Business:
The entire Village Board commended the Lincoln-Way East Boys' Volleyball Team for their accomplishment in winning the IHSA State Championship.
Trustee Ogle requested additional details relating to the delays for the St. Francis Road Reconstruction Project. Administrator Piscia explained the delays are related to public utilities, including ComEd, Comcast, and Nicor.
Trustee Stevens commented on the Fine Arts Fair and Country Market this past weekend, noting the extreme heat and thanked Village staff for their fine work.
Trustee Trevarthan expressed his personal objection to the Prevailing Wage Act, however noted it is a state mandate to determine the prevailing rate of wages for the Village annually.
Public Comments:
A resident inquired about safe access to Old Plank Road Trail for Lakeview and Timber's Edge Subdivisions. Mayor Holland reported the Village has a bike trail master plan and the Village continues to work to provide residents with direct access to the Trail, ultimately connecting every neighborhood with OPRT.
Adjournment:
Hearing no further business, Trustee Trevarthan made a motion (#3), seconded by Trustee Stevens, to adjourn the regular board meeting of Monday, June 18, 2018. A voice vote was taken. All were in favor. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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