Will County Gazette

Village of Frankfort Board of Trustees met Oct. 7.

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, October 7, 2024, at 7:00 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, Dan Rossi, and Gene Savaria. Also in attendance were Attorney George Mahoney, Attorney Hannah Lamore, Village Administrator Rob Piscia, Assistant Administrator John Burica, and Police Chief Leanne Chelepis.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Ogle led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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 (September 16, 2024)

B. Approval of Bills - $3,141,777.46

C. Plan Commission Report Summary

1. Frankfort Park District Major PUD Change: 200 Locust Street - Ordinance

(Waive 1st and 2nd Readings)

Accept the Plan Commission recommendation, waive the First and Second Readings, and pass AN ORDINANCE (NO. 3469) APPROVING A MAJOR CHANGE TO THE MAIN PARK PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, WILL & COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS (MAIN PARK: 200 LOCUST STREET/19-09-28-104-083-0000), to permit the construction of an expansion to the existing storage building, including a modification from the maximum allowable square footage of an accessory structure, to increase the square footage from 600 sq. ft. to 740 sq. ft., in accordance with the reviewed plans, public testimony, and Findings of Fact, and conditioned on including a stone wainscot to match the existing building.

2. Linden Grove Subdivision: 215 Linden Drive

a. Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment- Ordinance

(Waive pt and 2nd Readings)

Accept the recommendation of the Plan Commission, waive the First and Second Readings, and pass AN ORDINANCE (NO. 3470) AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP WITHIN "YOUR FUTURE YOUR FRANKFORT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN" to change the designation of the property located at 215 Linden Drive, PIN: 19-09-27-106-001-0000, from Public Institutional/Utility to Single-Family Detached Residential.

b. Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development- Ordinance

(Waive pt and 2nd Readings)

Accept the Plan Commission recommendation, waive the First and Second Readings, and pass AN ORDINANCE (NO. 3471) APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKFORT, WILL & COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS (LINDEN GROVE SUBDIVISION - 215 LINDEN DRIVE/PIN: 19-09-

27-106-001-0000), granting a Special Use Permit for a PUD, including the Preliminary Development Plan, to permit construction of an 8-lot single-family detached residential subdivision known as Linden Grove on the 3. 7 4-acre site of the former Frankfort United Methodist Church, in accordance with the reviewed plans, public testimony, and Findings of Fact, and subject to the following conditions: preliminary engineering approval, any sections of sidewalks damaged during construction must be replaced, a public bench shall be installed within the common outlot as illustrated on the Preliminary Plat of Resubdivision, all residential lots shall be developed to reflect the architectural elements of one of the six architectural styles listed on pages B-5 through B-7 ofthe downtown Frankfort Residential Design Guidelines, Appendix B of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan and that each home shall incorporate a masonry element, such as a chimney or porch knee wall, and the developer shall make a one-time cash payment to the Village of $1,000 for 10 caliper inches of preservation trees removed and not mitigated on-site.

c. Preliminary Plat of Resubdivision - Approval

Accept the Plan Commission recommendation and approve the Preliminary Plat of Resubdivision for the Linden Grove Subdivision, prepared by M Gingerich Gereaux & Associates, MG2A West, dated 05.17.14, in accordance with the reviewed plans and subject to preliminary engineering approval.

3. RWR Subdivision Preliminary and Final Plat Approval: 121 Ontario Street Accept the Plan Commission recommendation and approve the Preliminary and Final Plat of RWR Subdivision, consolidating Lots 3 and 4 in Johnson's Addition to Frankfort Subdivision, prepared by Martin M. Engineering, Inc., dated 08.15.24, in accordance with the reviewed plans and subject to any necessary technical revisions prior to recording.

4. Social 45 Special Use Pennit for Extended Hours of Operation: 20805 S. LaGrange Road - Ordinance (Waive 1st and 2nd Readings)

Accept the Plan Commission recommendation, waive the First and Second Readings, and pass AN ORDINANCE (NO. 3472) GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR EXTENDED HOURS OF OPERATION TO 1 :00 A.M. ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS ONLY (AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL USE PERMIT GRANTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2863) TO CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKFORT, WILL AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS (SOCIAL 45 - 20805 S. LAGRANGE ROAD), to accommodate the operation of Social 45, located within the Frankfort Town Center shopping plaza, in accordance with the reviewed plans, public testimony, and Findings of Fact.

5. Mahalick Subdivision Preliminary and Final Plat Approval: 23259 Sunburst Point and 11420 McKenna Drive

Accept the Plan Commission recommendation and approve the Preliminary and Final Plat ofMahalick Subdivision, consolidating Lots 41 and 42 in the Five Oaks of Frankfort Phase One Subdivision, prepared by M Gingerich Gereaux & Associates, MG2A West, in accordance with the reviewed plans and subject to any necessary technical revisions prior to recording.

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

Following a motion to approve, Trustees Borrelli, Leddin, Petrow, Rigoni, Rossi, and Savaria 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, Rossi, and Savaria. Nays: None. The motion carried.

MAYOR'S REPORT

• Mayor Ogle requested the consent and approval of the Trustees to appoint Jim Holland to the position of Police Commissioner to fill the remainder of Dr. Joseph E. Kelley's term, which expires on April 30, 2025.

Trustee Borrelli moved, seconded by Trustee Rossi, to approve the appointment of Jim Holland to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to fill the remainder of the appointed term of former Plan Commissioner Dr. Joseph E. Kelley. A voice vote was taken. All were in favor. The motion carried.

• Mayor Ogle entertained a motion from the floor to adopt an amendment to the Liquor Code Ordinance authorizing an increase in the number of Class B-1 licenses (Bowling alley, permitting bar, and no carry-outs) from zero (0) to one (1) to accommodate liquor sales at The Loft (formerly Frankfort Bowl) located at 15 Ash Street, and increase the number of Class C l licenses (Full-service restaurant, permitting bar, and no carry-outs) from eight (8) to nine (9) to accommodate liquor sales at Senso located at 3 N. White Street, both in the Historic District.

Trustee Leddin moved, seconded by Trustee Borrelli, to waive the First and Second Readings, and pass AN ORDINANCE (NO. 3473) AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF FRANKFORT CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 113: INTOXICATING LIQUOR, SECTION 113.20 LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF LICENSES, to increase the number of Class B-1 liquor licenses from zero to one and increase the number of Class C-1 liquor licenses from eight to nine in the Village of Frankfort, subject to final approvals.

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

• Mayor Ogle congratulated the Hickory Creek Middle School for being named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School.

• Mayor Ogle reported the last day for branch collection is October 7 for the East Route and October 14 for the West Route. Homewood Disposal Service (HDS) will continue yard waste and branch pick-up through November. He noted the Village will provide six free curbside leaf collections this year. Leaves will be picked up once a week from October 21 through November 25.

• Mayor Ogle announced the following schedule of upcoming events: 3rd Annual Scary at the Prairie 5K Spooky Sprint (Saturday, October 19); 14th Annual Men Who Cook Fundraiser (Saturday, October 19); Ghost Stories on the Green (Friday, October 25); Annual Safety Trunk or Treat Halloween Event (Saturday, October 26); and Country Market ( every Sunday through October 27).

• Mayor Ogle announced "Trick or Treat" hours for the Village are 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 31.

• Mayor Ogle reported demolition of the former-Steak 'n Shake building began today, and a new building will be constructed to house a Chick-fil-A.

• Mayor Ogle recognized Phillips Chevrolet for achieving certification in the J.D. Power 2024 Dealer of Excellence Program for the sixth consecutive year. He extended his congratulations to President Curtis Pascarella, General Manager Mike Maheras, and the entire Phillips Chevrolet staff for their commitment to exceptional customer service and delivering a first

class dealership experience.

BOARD COMMENTS

Clerk Schubert announced the next Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 9, at 5:30 P.M. and the next regular Village Board meeting will be held on Monday, October 21, at 7:00 P.M., both will be held at the Village Hall. She announced Early Voting for the November 5, 2024 General Election will be available at the Village Hall on Monday, October 21 through Friday, November 1, Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. She noted a complete list of Early Voting locations and hours can be found online by visiting www.willcountyclerk.gov.

The Village Board commented on the inaugural Oktoberfest event held on Saturday, October 5. Members expressed their gratitude to the Frankfort Restaurant Association, Village staff, Frankfort Police Department for their significant contributions. Special recognition was given to Trustee Borrelli and Trustee Savaria for spearheading the initiative, and to Mayor Ogle for making the vision a reality. Residents were encouraged to attend the other upcoming fall events, including Frankfort's Operation Playground Foundation's annual "Pours for Parks" fundraiser on Saturday, October 19.

Members congratulated Jim Holland on his appointment to the Police Commission and thanked him for his service to the community.

Appreciation was extended to everyone who submitted an email or letter in support of the Village's ITEP Grant application for the Pfeiffer Road/Laraway Road Multi-Use Path.

Four new businesses were welcomed to Frankfort.

The Plan Commission was acknowledged for their dedicated work with the five projects that came before the Village Board this evening.

Congratulations were extended to the Summit Hill Junior Hill baseball team who finished fourth at the IESA 3A State Tournament.

Condolences were extended to the Phil Simmons family. Phil co-founded the Operation Playground Foundation and was instrumental in raising money for various projects alongside the Park District, including Fort Frankfort, the Bark Park, pickleball courts, and the Judy Herder Pump Track.

Thoughts and prayers were extended to the people in Florida for another potential hurricane. OTHER BUSINESS

There were no other items of business.

PUBLIC COMMENT

An audience member expressed gratitude to the Village Board, acknowledging their hard work and dedication.

ADJOURNMENT

Hearing no further business, Mayor Ogle called for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Savaria moved, seconded by Trustee Petrow, to adjourn the regular board meeting of Monday, October 7, 2024. A voice vote was taken. All were in favor. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 P.M. 

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