Village of Frankfort

The board discussed and approved several items, including the annual appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2027 and the 2026 roadway maintenance program. The board also authorized the 2026 water main replacement program and approved professional engineering service upgrades for a water treatment plant. Additionally, they amended the traffic code regarding parking restrictions and approved the purchase of new police squad vehicles. Special use permits and amendments were granted for outdoor recreation and dining areas for local businesses, and property variances were approved for a residential development.

The meeting focused on several public hearing requests including a major change to a Planned Unit Development, special use permits for a full-service restaurant with liquor sales, outdoor seating, and a drive-up service window for Coro Restaurant. Additional discussions included a special use permit request for a full-service restaurant for Avocado Theory Restaurant, and commission and staff updates. The meeting also addressed attendance confirmation for upcoming sessions.

The committee discussed several initiatives including the bid approval for a dehumidifier replacement at the Well 13/14 facility and a T3IP grant for a new industrial facility. Upgrades to the door access control systems for both the Police Department and Village Hall were approved. A 10-year rental agreement with Pavlov Media, Inc. for a fiber optic hub site was reviewed and authorized. Furthermore, the committee supported a resolution for a Cook County Class 8 real estate tax incentive to facilitate local economic development. Other topics included status updates on municipal projects, art association exhibitions, and local infrastructure inquiries.

The committee discussed the sale of village-owned property at the corner of White Street and Elwood Street, ultimately directing staff to proceed with Integrus Development. Proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance were reviewed concerning special use permit revocation processes and the clarification of permissible exterior residential building materials in the downtown area. A professional services agreement was approved for the completion of the mandatory Risk and Resilience Assessment and Emergency Response Plan for the village's water system. Additionally, the committee addressed various operational matters, including infrastructure projects, potential electronic participation for board members, and procedures for committee meeting agendas.

The board discussed and approved several development and infrastructure projects, including the Frankfort Pointe Light Industrial and Commercial Center, which entails a rezoning, a Preliminary Development Plan, and a Special Use Permit for a solar energy facility. Additional items included the authorization of various contracts for roadway and bridge maintenance, the adoption of an ordinance amending electronic meeting participation, and the approval of fiscal year 2027 budget and bill payments. The board also received community feedback regarding development impacts and addressed routine department reports.