Meeting Briefs: Frankfort Park District Board for May 13, 2025
The Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners re-elected its leadership team for a new term and approved its fiscal year 2025-2026 budget at its meeting on Tuesday. The board also engaged in a detailed discussion about future capital projects and their potential impact on taxpayers, preparing options to present to residents at an upcoming open house.
The board is also facing challenges with aging infrastructure, most notably the Sara Park building, which has a failing roof and is located in a flood plain, making replacement difficult.
Here are other actions taken at the meeting:
Board Swears In Re-Elected Members: Following the April 2025 election, Commissioner Barz administered the oath of office to commissioners Mike McCarey, Mark Ponton, and Tom Ruvoli. All three were re-elected to their seats on the board and will serve new four-year terms.
Summer Programs See High Demand: Recreation department reports indicate a busy start to the summer season. Most sessions of the district’s Half Day and Full Day Camps are already full, and the Full Day Camp has been expanded to meet high demand. The district also successfully hosted several “Bunny events” for Easter and a “Bowling with Mom” event that drew 100 participants. The popular Splash Park is scheduled to open on May 27.
New Copier Lease Approved: Commissioners approved a five-year lease agreement with Xerox Business Solutions for new copier devices at the Founders Center and Puent Building. The new contract, which also includes service for five desktop printers, was recommended by staff as more cost-effective than other bids and represents a modest $22.18 monthly increase over the current lease.
Parking Complaints Near Ballfields: Executive Director Gina Hassett reported that the district received a complaint about illegal parking near Sandalwood Park during a recent baseball event. She has since contacted the baseball organization to remind them of parking laws. Commissioner Gentry also expressed his concern over parking near the baseball fields, prompting Hassett to state that she will reach out to the police on the matter.
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