Meeting Summary and Briefs: Frankfort Township Board for September 8, 2025
Frankfort Township Board | September 8, 2025
During its meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025, the Frankfort Township Board unanimously denied a special use permit for a new bar proposed for St. Francis Road. The decision came after a resident from Frankfort Square spoke in opposition to the expansion of liquor licenses, bars, and video gambling in the area. You can read the full story on this decision for more details.
In other business, the board approved trading in old equipment, heard updates on the township’s food pantry project and annual audit, and discussed a potential change to its November meeting schedule.
Lawn Mower Trade-In Approved
The board unanimously approved a resolution to declare three of its lawnmowers as surplus equipment. Supervisor Nick George informed the board that the mowers each have over one thousand hours of use. The motion, which passed 3-0, authorizes the township to trade in the three aging mowers for two new ones.
Food Pantry Project Awaiting County Approval
Supervisor Nick George announced that the plans for the township’s food pantry are currently in front of Will County for review and approval. Once the township receives the okay from the county, it will be able to break ground on the project.
Annual Audit Completed
The township’s annual audit is complete and has been submitted to the state comptroller, Supervisor Nick George reported. He added that it was a “good audit.”
Property Tax Appeal Period Ends with High Volume
Assessor Joe Kral informed the board that the property tax appeal program for the year officially ended on the day of the meeting. As of that day, 189 appeals had been filed with the township. Kral stated that he anticipates the final total will likely exceed two hundred appeals.
November Meeting Date Change Proposed
Clerk Nella Piccolin reported a scheduling conflict with the upcoming Township Officials of Illinois (T.O.I.) conference, which falls on the same dates as the planned November 10 board meeting. The board agreed to consider moving the meeting to November 17. A formal vote on the date change will take place at the next board meeting on October 14.
Shredding Event Scheduled
A shredding event for residents will be held at the township on Saturday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Supervisor George noted that township trustees are welcome to volunteer at the event.
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