Meeting Briefs: Frankfort Township Board for April 14, 2025

The Frankfort Township Board of Trustees met on Monday, April 14, 2025, to address zoning matters and new business. The board took a firm stance against government consolidation, unanimously passing a resolution to formally oppose any efforts to eliminate or combine township structures. This action places the township officially on record regarding the ongoing statewide political debate.

The board also heard from Supervisor Nick George about ongoing upgrades to township-managed senior apartments, which currently have a 100-person waiting list. In zoning matters, the board approved a special use permit for a bar on Dorstep Lane to expand its operations outdoors and also approved a minor variance for a residential storage barn.

Here are other actions taken at the meeting:

Pole Barn Variance Approved: The board approved a minor zoning variance for a property at 11348 195th Street in Mokena. The request from owner Scott Chlebek increases the maximum allowable accessory structure size from 1,500 to 1,540 square feet for a new pole barn for storage. Board members confirmed with a resident that the structure would not be used for a business before unanimously approving the request.

Township Plans 175th Birthday Party: Frankfort Township will celebrate its 175th birthday this year. During board comments, Trustee Dave Smith distributed flyers for a community celebration scheduled for June 14. The event marks a significant milestone for the township, which was established in the mid-19th century. More details about the celebration are expected to be released closer to the event date.

FY25 Supervisor’s Statement Filed: The board formally acknowledged the filing of the Fiscal Year 2025 Supervisor’s Statement. The document, which outlines the township’s financial plans and condition, is now on file with the township clerk and will be made available for public viewing on the township’s official website. The filing is a routine but important part of the township’s annual financial transparency process.

2026 Meeting Schedules Set: The board unanimously approved the meeting and holiday schedules for the 2026 calendar year. This action establishes the dates for all regular monthly board meetings and identifies the official township holidays for that year, allowing residents and staff to plan accordingly. The schedule will be made public by the township.

May Meeting Date Changed: The next Frankfort Township Board meeting has been rescheduled. Supervisor Nick George requested the date be moved from Monday, May 12, to Monday, May 19, 2025. The change was made to allow newly elected or re-elected officials to be sworn in before the start of the business meeting. The board workshop will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on May 19.