Will County Gazette

Village of Frankfort Board of Trustees met April 21.

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, April 21, 2025, at 7:01 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 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.

RECOGNITION OF HICKORY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAMS - PROCLAMATION

Mayor Ogle entertained a motion from the floor to approve a proclamation honoring the Hickory Creek Middle School Girls Volleyball Teams on their 2025 Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) 7-4A and 8-4A state championship victories.

Trustee Petrow moved, seconded by Trustee Borrelli, to approve a Proclamation recognizing and congratulating the Hickory Creek Middle School Girls Volleyball Teams for their exceptional achievement in winning the 2025 IESA State Championship in both Class 7-4A and 8-4A. A voice vote was taken. All were in favor. The motion carried.

Mayor Ogle invited the teams to the podium and presented framed proclamations to Coach Vallejo and Coach Roberts in recognition of their outstanding achievements. Coaches Vallejo and Roberts then proudly introduced each member of the championship teams.

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 (April 7, 2025)

B. Approval of Bills - $323,289.39

C. Committee of the Whole Report

1. Trolley Barn Parking Lot Lease Agreement - Resolution

Accept the recommendation of the Committee of the Whole and adopt A RESOLUTION (NO. 25-11) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TROLLEY BARN PARKING LOT LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF FRANKFORT AND GREAT SPACE, LLC, for a term of five years, with the option to renew for an additional five years.

2. Biosolids Hauling and Disposal: Bid Award- Resolution

Accept the recommendation of the Committee of the Whole and adopt A RESOLUTION (NO. 25-12) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF FRANKFORT AND STEWART SPREADING, INC., for Biosolids Hauling and Disposal from the Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $34.21 per cubic yard.

3. Building Code Amendment: Chapter 150, Building Regulations - 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. 3497) AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF FRANKFORT CODE OF ORDINANCES, TITLE XV: LAND USAGE, CHAPTER 150: BUILDING REGULATIONS, Adoption of Certain Standards.

4. Targeted Incentive Program Grant: Integrus Development, LLC - Resolution Accept the recommendation of the Committee of the Whole and ADOPT A RESOLUTION (NO. 25-13) APPROVING A TARGETED INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $337,884.43 (WHICH INCLUDES A REBATE OF THE PREVIOUSLY PAID ELIGIBLE WAIVED FEES AND OTHER VILLAGE INCURRED COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $141,326.93) TO INTEGRUS DEVELOPMENT, LLC, for the construction of a multi-tenant commercial building located at 3-9 N. White Street within the H-1 Historic District.

D. Plan Commission Report Summary

1. Frankfort Chop House Special Use Permit for Full-Service Restaurant with Liquor Sales: 11235 W. Laraway Road, Units A, B, and C- Ordinance (Waive 1st and 2nd Readings) Accept the Plan Commission recommendation, waive the First and Second Readings, and pass AN ORDINANCE (NO. 3498) GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANT WITH LIQUOR SALES FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF FRANKFORT, WILL AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS (FRANKFORT CHOP HOUSE-11235 W. LARA WAY ROAD, UNITS A, B, AND C) to accommodate the operation of the Frankfort Chop House, in accordance with the reviewed plans, public testimony, and Findings of Fact.

2. Major Change to the Homestead Center Planned Unit Development: 11235 W. Laraway Road - Ordinance (Waive 1st and 2nd Readings)

Accept the Plan Commission recommendation, waive the First and Second Readings, and pass AN ORDINANCE (NO. 3499) GRANTING A MAJOR CHANGE TO THE HOMESTEAD CENTER PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO AMEND THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LOT 1 AND APPROVE A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LOT 2 (HOMESTEAD CENTER-PINS: 19-09-31-202-052-0000/19-09-31-

202-051-0000), for a proposed 25-space parking lot expansion on the properties located at 11235 W. Laraway Road and the west adjacent lot, in accordance with the reviewed plans, public testimony, and Findings of Fact, and subject to final engineering approval, if and when either lot is sold in the future, a Reciprocal Easement Agreement for shared parking among both lots shall be established and recorded in conjunction with said sale, any landscaping depicted on the approved landscape plan (Ordinance No. 3270) which may be impacted by the proposed parking expansion shall be relocated on site, and the required landscaping as depicted on the approved landscape plan for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the Homestead Center PUD shall be installed prior to the issuance of the receipt of occupancy.

Trustee Petrow moved, seconded by Trustee Savaria, 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 entertained a motion from the floor to extend the temporary waiver of sewer and water fees for qualified residents and utility customers of Frankfort who are on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Trustee Savaria moved, seconded by Trustee Rigoni, to adopt A RESOLUTION (NO. 25-14) AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF WATER AND SEWER FEES FOR VILLAGE OF FRANKFORT MILITARY PERSONNEL SERVING ON ACTIVE DUTY IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

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

• Mayor Ogle entertained a motion from the floor to designate Saturday, April 26, 2025, as Earth Day/Arbor Day in the Village of Frankfort.

Trustee Rossi moved, seconded by Trustee Petrow, to approve a proclamation designating Saturday, April 26, 2025, as "Earth Day/Arbor Day" in the Village of Frankfort. A voice vote was taken. All were in favor. The motion carried.

• Mayor Ogle announced that the Village of Frankfort has once again been honored with the Tree City USA designation by the National Arbor Day Foundation. The award celebrates Frankfort's continued efforts to promote a greener, healthier community for its residents.

• Mayor Ogle congratulated the Frankfort Police Department for once again earning the Lexipol Gold Award, recognizing their continued excellence in policy management.

• Mayor Ogle highlighted several community events:

o Earth Day/ Arbor Day Community-Wide Cleanup - April 26

o Frankfort Country Market - April 27

o Coffee with a Cop - April 29

o Beneath the Current Art Exhibit: Paintings by Christina Cooley - Through May 8

• Mayor Ogle announced the Frankfort Police Department will host its inaugural All-Abilities 5K Walk, Run & Wheel on Saturday, May 10, at Breidert Green in downtown Frankfort. This inclusive event welcomes participants of all abilities, and proceeds will benefit the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois.

• Mayor Ogle reported the Village of Frankfort garnered a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024. The Village has received the award consecutively since 1989.

• Mayor Ogle reported that the Village has completed its semi-annual review of closed session minutes in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Following this review, it has been determined that no closed session minutes are eligible for public release at this time.

BOARD COMMENTS

Clerk Schubert announced that the next Village Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 5, at 7:00 P.M., and the next Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 14, at 5:30 P.M.

The Village Board congratulated the Hickory Middle School volleyball teams on their state championships.

Trustees shared their excitement for the upcoming return of the Frankfort Country Market on Sunday, April 27.

The Board welcomed the Frankfort Chop House as a new and valued addition to the community.

Appreciation was expressed to the Frankfort Police Department for hosting the inaugural All Abilities SK Walk, Run & Wheel event on Saturday, May 10.

Residents were reminded to follow the #9PM Routine and were provided with helpful safety tips. Trustee Savaria was wished a very happy birthday.

OTHER BUSINESS

There were no other items of business.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Juan Morales, Jr., one of the owners of Pete Mitchell's Bar & Grill, respectfully requested the Village Board to reconsider allowing video gaming within the corporate limits of the Village of Frankfort.

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Trustee Savaria moved, seconded by Trustee Borrelli, to adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(l) to discuss personnel matters.

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

The Village Board adjourned to Executive Session at 7:35 P.M.

The Village Board came out of Executive Session at 8:09 P.M. and resumed the regular board meeting.

Village Clerk Katie Schubert called the roll following the return to the regular board meeting. 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 Hannah Lamore, Village Administrator Rob Piscia, Asst. Village Administrator John Buri ca, and Police Chief Leanne Chelepis.

No action was taken as a result of the Executive Session.

ADJOURNMENT

Hearing no further business, Mayor Ogle called for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Borrelli moved, seconded by Trustee Rigoni, to adjourn the regular board meeting of Monday, April 21, 2025. A voice vote was taken. All were in favor. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8: 11 P .M.

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