Will County Gazette

Village of Frankfort Board of Trustees met Aug. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

Mayor Keith Ogle called the regular meeting of the Frankfort Village Board to order on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 7:03 P.M., at the Village Administration Building, 432 W. Nebraska Street, Frankfort, Illinois.

Village Clerk Katie Schubert called the roll. In attendance were Mayor Keith Ogle, Clerk Katie Schubert, Trustees Adam Borrelli, Michael Leddin, Jessica Petrow, Maura Rigoni, and Dan Rossi. Also in attendance were Attorney Hannah Lamore, Village Administrator Rob Piscia, Assistant Administrator John Burica, and Police Chief Leanne Chelepis. Trustee Gene Savaria was absent.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Ogle led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

DOWNTOWN WATER TOWER

Mayor Ogle expressed his gratitude to Senator Michael Hastings for his collaboration with the Village Board on various Frankfort projects, including the preservation of the downtown water tower on Kansas Street. He also acknowledged the state grant of$250,000 awarded for the project. Additionally, Frankfort Area Historical Society President, Harry D'Ercole, presented a $65,000 check to the Village Board, raised through the "Save the Water Tower" fundraising campaign. Mayor Ogle further outlined the process and next steps for the Village Board to advance consideration of the restoration of the water tower, starting with an engineering agreement to prepare bid documents for the project at a future Committee of the Whole.

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 (August 5, 2024)

B. Approval of Bills - $877,945.12

C. Committee of the Wole Report

1. Village Hall Window Replacement Project: Contract Award - Resolution

Accept the recommendation of the Committee of the Whole and adopt A RESOLUTION (NO. 24-21) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF FRANKFORT AND ADVANCE GLASS & FACILITY REPAIRS, INC., for the Village Hall Window Replacement Project, in the amount of $49,015.00.

2. Prairie Park Playground Improvements - Resolution

Accept the recommendation of the Committee of the Whole and adopt A RESOLUTION (NO. 24-22) AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE OF VILLAGE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $447,898.42 FOR THE PRAIRIE PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS, to be reimbursed through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grant.

3. Disposal of Surplus Vehicles - Ordinance

(Waive 1st and 2nd Readings)

Accept the recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, waive the First and Second Readings, and pass AN ORDINANCE (NO. 3465) AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN SURPLUS PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF FRANKFORT, WILL AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS.

D. IDOT Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code - Pfeiffer Road Extension Project

Adopt A RESOLUTION (NO. 24-23) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE, appropriating the sum of $1,012,403.80 for the Pfeiffer Road Extension Project from the Village's allocation of Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds.

Trustee Petrow moved, seconded by Trustee Rigoni, to approve the Unanimous Consent Agenda.

Following a motion to approve, Trustees Borrelli, Leddin, Petrow, Rigoni, and Rossi presented a brief overview of the consent agenda docket items under consideration for approval.

Clerk Schubert called the roll. Ayes: Trustees Borrelli, Leddin, Petrow, Rigoni, and Rossi. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Savaria. The motion carried.

MAYOR'S REPORT

• Mayor Ogle announced the Pfeiffer Road extension from U.S. Route 30 to Colorado Avenue officially opened on Friday, August 16.

• Mayor Ogle reported the Village has been awarded a grant through the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. This grant focuses on clean energy and incentives aimed at enhancing public safety. As a result, the Frankfort Police Department will receive an electric bike and a shield radar speed sign. He expressed his gratitude to Deputy Chief Kevin Lanz and the other members of our Police Department for their efforts in the grant submission.

• Mayor Ogle announced the 2024 Concert on Green series will end its season with a final concert on Sunday, August 25, featuring the "Outcast Jazz Band" from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Breidert Green.

• Mayor Ogle reported the Cruisin' Frankfort season continues every Monday evening through September 23, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

• Mayor Ogle announced the Frankfort Country Market continues every Sunday in downtown Frankfort through October 27, from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

• Mayor Ogle reported the 56th Annual Frankfort Fall Festival takes place over the Labor Day weekend, August 31 through September 2.

• Mayor Ogle announced the Senior Breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, at 8:00 A.M. at the Village Hall. Residents 62 and older are invited to attend the event and enjoy a complimentary breakfast.

• Mayor Ogle commented on the passing of Will County's first female judge Kathleen Glenney Kallan.

• Mayor Ogle expressed his honor and pleasure in joining other Lincoln-Way mayors, along with local police and fire department members, to participate in the first annual All Abilities Baseball Game hosted by Advocates for Acceptance.

BOARD COMMENTS

Clerk Schubert announced petlt10n circulation for candidates seeking election in the 2025 Consolidated Election begins tomorrow, August 20. Petition packets for those interested in running are available at the Village Hall. She announced the next regular Village Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 3, at 7:00 P.M.

The Village Board commented on a variety of recent events in Frankfort, including the Night Out Against Crime, Enrico's Spaghetti Eating Contest, the Ice Cream Social & Pie Eating Contest, and Fall Fest, with special recognition to the dedicated volunteers who make these events possible.

Board members also celebrated the official opening of the Pfeiffer Road Extension Project, expressing appreciation for the contributions of both current and former board members in bringing this project to life.

The Board extended their gratitude for the collaborative efforts between local and state government, civic organizations, and residents in exploring potential funding sources for the restoration of the downtown water tower.

Congratulations were given to Frankfort Police Officers Beattie, Schuerg, and Graff on their recent graduation from the police academy.

Warm 1st birthday wishes were extended to Trustee Leddin' s granddaughter. OTHER BUSINESS

There were no other items of business.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Frankfort resident Dave Wilbur expressed safety concerns about an individual who is frequently seen at the intersection of Laraway Road and 116th A venue for extended periods of time.

ADJOURNMENT

Hearing no further business, Mayor Ogle called for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Borrelli moved, seconded by Trustee Rossi, to adjourn the regular board meeting of Monday, August 19, 2024. The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 P.M.

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