Village of Frankfort Board of Trustees Feb. 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Mayor Keith Ogle called the regular meeting of the Frankfort Village Board to order on Monday, February 6, 2023, at 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Village Clerk Katie Schubert called the roll. In attendance were Mayor Keith Ogle, Clerk Katie Schubert, Trustees Adam Borrelli, Margaret Farina, Michael Leddin, Jessica Petrow, Daniel Rossi, and Gene Savaria. Also in attendance were Attorney Hannah Lamore, Police Chief Leanne Chelepis, 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 17, 2023)
B. Approval of Bills - $986,506.57
C. Plan Commission Report Summary
1. Misty Creek Townhouse Development- Rezone from Estate Residential (E-R) to Attached Single Family Residential (R-4): Northwest Comer of Laraway Road and 116th Avenue - Ordinance (Waive 1st and 2nd Readings)
Accept the Plan Commission recommendation, waive the First and Second Readings, and pass AN ORDINANCE (NO. 3390) REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKFORT, WILL AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS (MISTY CREEK TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT - PIN: 19-09-30-300-011-0000), located at the northwest comer of Laraway Road and 116th Avenue from Estate Residential District (E-R) to Attached Single Family Residential District (R 4), in accordance with the reviewed plans, public testimony, and Findings of Fact.
Trustee Savaria made a motion, seconded by Trustee Farina, to approve the Unanimous Consent Agenda.
Trustees Farina and Savaria presented a brief overview of the consent agenda docket items under consideration for approval.
Clerk Schubert called the roll. Ayes: Trustees Borrelli, Farina, Leddin, Petrow, Rossi, and Savaria. Nays: None. The motion carried.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Ogle commented on the Fire and Ice Winter Social event held on Saturday, February 4, and announced the winners of the "Chili Cook-Off:" 1st Place: Fat Rosie's Taco and Tequila Bar; 2nd Place: The Wine Thief Bistro; and 3rd Place: Dancing Marlin. He announced the total number of "Snowflakes in the Ice Block" was 124 and the winners will be notified by Village staff. Mayor Ogle voiced his appreciation to staff, the restaurants who participated in the chili cook-off, and everyone who came out for the event.
Mayor Ogle reported the Village is currently accepting vendor applications for the 2023 Frankfort Country Market season. The 2023 season kicks off on Sunday, April 23 and continues through October 29.
Mayor Ogle noted in observance of the President's Day holiday on Monday, February 20, Village of Frankfort offices will be closed. The regularly scheduled board meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 21, at 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Ogle congratulated the Lincoln-Way East Varsity Cheer Team who won the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Competitive Cheerleading State Championship on Saturday, February 4, in the large team division; Lincoln-Way West who took 2nd place; and Lincoln-Way Central who took 5th place.
BOARD COMMENTS
Clerk Schubert noted the next Village Board meeting is her birthday and Fat Tuesday so cake and paczki "are approved." She encouraged residents to vote in the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election and provided ways to vote, including Vote By Mail and Early Voting at the Village Hall.
Trustee Leddin stated that it is G.R.E.A.T. to win the state championship and congratulated the LWE Varsity Cheer Team.
Trustee Savaria extended congratulations to the L WE Cheer Team and Fat Rosie's for their first place finish. He wished Katie Schubert a happy birthday.
Trustee Farina commented on the great tum out for the Fire and Ice Winter Social event held over the weekend. She thanked Event Coordinator Sue Lynchey and staff for their efforts with the event. She congratulated the Lincoln-Way Competitive Cheer Teams and their families.
Trustee Petrow stated the Fire and Ice Winter Social was a really fun event and she congratulated the winners. She recognized Frankfort Restaurant Week and encouraged residents to take advantage of the great tasting menus at the participating restaurants. She congratulated the L WE Cheer Team.
Trustee Borrelli also encouraged residents to check out Frankfort Restaurant Week and take advantage of the tasting menus. He congratulated the L WE Cheer Team for capturing another state championship.
Trustee Rossi commented on the great turnout for the Fire and Ice Winter Social event and thanked staff for their efforts.
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Administrator Piscia congratulated the L WE Varsity Competitive Cheer Team. He asked residents to refrain from cutting branches and placing them in the parkway with the more moderate temperatures, noting Village trucks are still geared up for snow plowing and not set up for branch pick up.
POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Chief Chelepis reported the Frankfort Police Department is looking for qualified individuals to join the Frankfort team of law enforcement professionals. The Frankfort Police Department is hosting a written test on Saturday, March 25, at Lincoln-Way East High School. Applications can be found on the Village website; blueline.com; and copsandfiretesting.com, starting on February 8. She reported the Chelsea School 5th Grade DARE photo scavenger hunt is live and she thanked Officer Riff for his efforts with this program. Chief Chelepis reported the latest edition of the Franifort Police News is available on the Village website.
VILLAGE ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Village Attorney Lamore had no report.
OTHER BUSINESS
There were no other items of business for discussion.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments were addressed to the Village Board.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business, Trustee Borrelli made a motion, seconded by Trustee Savaria, to adjourn the regular board meeting of Monday, February 6, 2023. A voice vote was taken. All were in favor. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:14 P.M.
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