Meeting Summary and Briefs: Frankfort Township Board for August 11, 2025
The Frankfort Township Board of Trustees on Monday, August 11, 2025, passed a significant resolution empowering Supervisor Nick George to negotiate the development of township-owned real estate, a move aimed at proactively managing the township’s property assets. More details on this new authority are available in a full story.
The board also heard from Highway Commissioner Bill Carlson, who announced that the highway department will seek a property tax levy increase this year to replace two large trucks from 2005. A separate story details this announcement and other department updates.
New Food Pantry Project Moves Forward
Supervisor Nick George announced that progress is being made on the new township food pantry. The firm Harbour has taken core soil samples from the project area, and bids for demolition of the existing structure will be coming in soon.
Township Welcomes New Deputy Clerk
Clerk Nella Piccolin introduced Jean Gorski of Mokena, who will be training to become the township’s new Deputy Clerk. Gorski’s husband, John, previously served as the Frankfort Township Collector in 2000. The board officially welcomed both Jean and John Gorski to the meeting.
Street Signs Installed at The Landings
Trustee Dave Smith reported that new street signs have finally been installed for the townhomes by the Landings along the Phifer extension, located between St. Frances Road and Route 30.
Routine Business Approved
The board unanimously approved the minutes from its July 14, 2025, meeting. The monthly bill list was also approved on a unanimous roll call vote.
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