Will County Gazette

Village of Frankfort Village Board Met Feb. 1.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Mayor Holland stated in accordance with Public Act 101-0640, 5 ILCS 120/7(e) and Section 6 of Executive Order 2020-07, as amended and extended, most recently by Executive Order 2021-1, this Frankfort Village Board meeting will be held both remotely and in person based on the Gubernatorial Disaster Declaration and the President of the Village of Frankfort determining that a full in-person meeting is not practical or prudent. Members of the public will be able to attend the meeting in person in the Village Board Room, Village Administration Building 432 W. Nebraska Street, Frankfort, Illinois. The Village will enforce any capacity restrictions in effect due to any applicable Gubernatorial Executive Order. The general public will be able to view and participate in the meeting remotely as well. Instructions on how to join the meeting and how to make public comments are available at www.frankfo1iil.org or at the front door of the Village Administration Building where the information has been posted since Friday, January 29, 2021.

Mayor Jim Holland called the regular meeting of the Frankfort Village Board to order at 7:00 P.M. by remote video conference and in-person.

Clerk Feehery called the roll. In attendance were Mayor Jim Holland, Clerk Brian Feehery, Trustees Adam Borrelli, John Clavio, Margaret Farina, Keith Ogle, Jessica Petrow, and Gene Savaria. Also in attendance were Attorney George Mahoney, Attorney Hannah Lamore, Police Chief John Burica, and Village Administrator Rob Piscia.

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.

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Regular Meeting (January 19, 2021)

B. Approval of Bills/Payroll- $419,076.67/$377,094.39

C. Operations Committee Report

1. Engineering Services Agreement: Jackson Creek Lift Station Upgrades - Resolution

Accept the recommendation of the Operations Committee and adopt A RESOLUTION (NO. 21-01) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROBINSON ENGINEERING, LTD for professional engineering services related to the Jackson Creek Lift Station Upgrades, in an amount not to exceed $41 ,000.00.

2. Project 7 - North and West Wastewater Treatment Plant Abandonment and North Wastewater Excess Flow Storage Pond: Change Order No. 4- Resolution

Accept the recommendation of the Operations Committee and adopt A RESOLUTION (NO. 21-02) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 FOR PROJECT 7, NORTH AND WEST WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ABANDONMENT AND NORTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT EXCESS FLOW STORAGE POND PROJECT (7 A & 7B), to reflect a net increase of $222,085.69 and 162 days to its contract with Joseph J. Henderson and Son, Inc., adjusted contract price of $6,569,945.69, as part of the Village's Wastewater Treatment Plant Consolidation Program (IEP A Loan 17-5408).

D. Adoption oflDOT Resolution for Construction on State Highways - Resolution

ADOPT A RESOLUTION (NO. 21-03) FOR CONSTRUCTION ON STATE HIGHWAYS, an Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution for Construction on State Highways for the years of2021 and 2022.

Trustee Ogle made a motion (#1), seconded by Trustee Savaria, to approve the Unanimous Consent Agenda.

Following a motion to approve, Trustees Borrelli, Farina, and Savaria provided a brief overview of the consent agenda docket items under consideration for approval. Mayor Holland invited trustee and audience comment on the consent agenda item prior to a vote being taken.

Mayor Holland noted that the increased costs associated with Change Order No. 4 were the result of miscalculations during the engineering design process however the costs would still be there regardless of when or how the increased volume of sludge was discovered. He further noted the overall WWTP Consolidation Program is still under budget. Trustee Petrow highlighted the number of options considered for Change Order No. 4 and acknowledged the Operations Committee for their thoughtfulness in reviewing these change orders to move this project forward.

Clerk Feehery called the roll. Ayes: Trustees Borrelli, Clavio, Farina, Ogle, Petrow, and Savaria.

Nays: None. The motion carried.

MAYOR'S REPORT

• Mayor Holland entertained a motion from the floor to adopt an amendment to the Liquor Ordinance authorizing a reduction in the number of Class C-1 liquor licenses (full service restaurant, permitting bar, no carry-outs) from nine to eight to reflect the closing of Wu's Ramen 19951 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort, Illinois.

Trustee Ogle made a motion (#2), seconded by Trustee Farina, to waive the First and Second Readings, and pass AN ORDINANCE (NO. 3282) AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF

FRANKFORT CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 113: INTOXICATING LIQUOR, to reduce the number of Class C-1 licenses from nine to eight in the Village of Frankfort.

Clerk Feehery called the roll. Ayes: Trustees Borrelli, Clavio, Farina, Ogle, Petrow, and Savaria. Nays: None. The motion carried.

• Mayor Holland noted in observance of the President's Day holiday on Monday, February 15, Village of Frankfort offices will be closed. The regularly scheduled board meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 16, at 7:00 PM.

• Mayor Holland reported Region 7 (Will and Kankakee Counties) moved to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, today, February 1, noting guidelines allow up to 50 people or 50% of room capacity for in-person meetings under this new phase.

POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

Chief Burica asked for voluntary compliance from residents to remove parked vehicles from the street during snow events in order for plows to safely clear the streets. He reported that the Federal Trade Commission has announced February 1-5 as Identity Theft Awareness Week. He alerted residents to unemployment scams and an uptick in car theft and burglaries in the area. Chief Burica urged residents to continue locking their vehicles, removing keys and key fobs, and keeping garage doors down to help keep the community safer.

Mayor Holland acknowledged the Police Department for their efforts helping the public during the recent snow event. He also expressed his appreciation to staff and subcontractors for their efforts clearing village streets.

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

Administrator Piscia gave a shout out to Public W arks/Utilities crews and subcontractors for their snow plowing efforts. He noted the heavy, wet snow increases the likelihood of mailboxes being damaged by the snowplows and he encouraged residents to call the Village to report mailbox damage or any other concerns. He announced the Village's Facebook page was launched today, 02.01.2021, and he invited residents and community members to "like" and "follow" the Village to receive information on Village happenings.

VILLAGE ATTORNEY'S REPORT

Village Attorney Lamore had no report.

OTHER BUSINESS

The Village Board thanked Public Works and all those who worked so diligently to remove the snow from village streets. Appreciation was also expressed to residents who helped their fellow neighbors during the major snow event. Members commented on today's launch of the Village Facebook page and the Village's continuing efforts to enhance community outreach. Members wished Nick Allegretti well in Super Bowl LV, his second appearance in his first two years in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs, and everyone a happy Valentine's Day.

Trustee Ogle mentioned a concern expressed regarding snow removal on sidewalks at school bus stops and suggested for the Village Board to consider ways to address the issue.

Clerk Feehery reported the state is transitioning from Phase lA and starting Phase lB of its COVID19 vaccination plan and suggested for residents to visit the Will County Health Department & Community Health Center website www.willcountyhealth.org for additional information.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no comments from the public.

ADJOURNMENT

Hearing no further business, Trustee Farina made a motion (#3), seconded by Trustee Ogle, to adjourn the regular board meeting.

Clerk Feehery called the roll.

Ayes: Trustees Borrelli, Clavio, Farina, Ogle, Petrow, and Savaria.

Nays: None. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:27 P.M.

https://www.frankfortil.org/2021-02-01-vb-min.pdf