Will County Gazette

Village of Frankfort Board met Feb. 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Mayor Jim Holland called the regular meeting of the Frankfort Village Board to order at 7:03 P.M.

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

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 (February 1, 2021)

B. Approval of Bills/Payroll - $747,811.70/$399,888.29

C. Operations Committee Report

I. 2021-2022 Lawn Maintenance Program - Resolution

Accept the recommendation of the Operations Committee and adopt A RESOLUTION (NO. 21-04) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT WITH BILL'S LAWN MAINTENANCE AND LANDSCAPING, INC., for the Village's 2021- 2022 Lawn Maintenance Program, in the amount of $115,525.00 per year.

2. Streetlight Repair Contract - Resolution

Accept the recommendation of the Operations Committee and adopt A RESOLUTION (NO. 21-05) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT WITH EXCEL ELECTRIC, INC., for the repair of Village-owned streetlights, in the amount of $118.00 per hour for regular time and $165.00 per hour for after hour repairs.

3. Dump Truck Replacement Purchase Approval - Resolution

Accept the recommendation of the Operations Committee and adopt A RESOLUTION (NO. 21-06) AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE TO RUSH TRUCK CENTER FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2022 INTERNATIONAL HV507 TRUCK CHASSIS WITH DUMP BODY AND SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT, in an amount not to exceed $171,064.97.

4. 2020-2021 Water Main Replacement Program- Resolution

Accept the recommendation of the Operations Committee and adopt A RESOLUTION (NO. 21-07) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN TYLER CONSTRUCTION, for the Village's 2020-2021 Water Main Replacement Program, in an amount not to exceed $1,284,093.26, to replace the water main on Bankview Drive, Walnut Ridge Court, North Butternut Circle/Hickory Ridge Court, Locust Street, and Wisconsin Road, and the resurfacing of the streets as part of the project.

5. 2020-2021 Sanitary Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation Program - Resolution Accept the recommendation of the Operations Committee and ADOPT A RESOLUTION (NO. 21-08) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH DUKE'S ROOT CONTROL, INC., for the Village's 2020-2021 Sanitary Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of $149,777.00.

6. Construction of Well #17 Contract- Resolution

Accept the recommendation of the Operations Committee and adopt A RESOLUTION (NO. 21-09) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY, for the construction of Well #17, in the amount of $670,905.00.

D. Plan Commission Report Summary

1. Ziolkowski Driveway Setback Variance: 254 Willow Street - Ordinance (Waive pt and 2nd Readings)

Accept the Plan Commission recommendation, waive the First and Second Readings, and pass AN ORDINANCE (NO. 3283) GRANTING A DRIVEWAY SETBACK VARIAN CE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKFORT, WILL AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS (ZIOLKOWSKI - 254 WILLOW STREET), from the 5-foot requirement to 3.7 feet to permit construction of a paved driveway, in accordance with the reviewed plans and public testimony.

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

Trustees Borrelli, Clavio, and Savaria 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. No comments were forthcoming.

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

MAYOR'S REPORT

• Mayor Holland administered the oath of office to Police Officers Jessica Kaemerer and Kevin O'Keefe and welcomed them to the Frankfort Police Department.

Trustees Farina and Ogle welcomed the new officers and commented on the Village's commitment to its police department.

POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

Chief Burica welcomed Officers Kaemerer and O'Keefe and thanked staff for their efforts with the police hiring process. He reminded residents that parking is prohibited on local roads when a 2-inch snowfall occurs and acknowledged Public Works employees who worked hard to clear the streets during the recent snow events. Chief Burica encouraged residents to lock their vehicles, remove keys or key fobs, and put garage doors down at night to help keep Frankfort safe.

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

Administrator Piscia congratulated the new officers and stated that he looked forward to their long career with the Village. He gave a shout out to Public Works for their efforts during the recent snow events and to clerical support who work hard behind the scenes answering phone calls and addressing citizen concerns. He reminded residents that placing snow and/or ice onto public ways is prohibited and asked for residents' cooperation and patience during these heavy snowfall events. He commented on a community service opportunity for students who wish to earn volunteer hours by clearing snow around fire hydrants in Frankfort. Administrator Piscia acknowledged Trustees Farina and Petrow for the idea of the program which will provide a great service to the community.

VILLAGE ATTORNEY'S REPORT

Village Attorney Lamore extended her congratulations to Officers Kaemerer and O'Keefe. OTHER BUSINESS

The Village Board welcomed Officers Kaemerer and O'Keefe and thanked them for their service to the community. Members gave a shout out to Village staff for their hard work keeping Village roads clear and safe and for their efforts dealing with water main breaks during the extreme cold temperatures. Members commented on the opportunity for students to earn community service hours by helping the Village to clear snow around fire hydrants. Residents were encouraged to make sure furnace vents are cleared of snow to help prevent home fires.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No public comments were received by the Village Board.

ADJOURNMENT

Hearing no further business, Trustee Ogle made a motion (#2), seconded by Trustee Farina, to adjourn the regular board meeting of Tuesday, February 16, 2021. A voice vote was taken. All were in favor. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 P.M.

https://www.frankfortil.org/2021-02-16-vb-min.pdf