Village Boards, Committees & Commissions

Any resident of the Village of Frankfort who is interested in serving as a board, commission, or committee member may contact the Administration. Appointments are made in May of the new fiscal year. Committee meetings take place on the second Wednesday of the month, or more often when needed.

Committees

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee consists of the Mayor, three Trustees (one as chairperson), and appointed community members. It meets on an as needed basis, typically 3-6 times per year. The Committee reports directly to the Village Board and offers recommendations to the board about community events and programs.

Departmental Operations Committee

The Departmental Operations Committee consists of the Mayor, three Trustees (one as chairperson), and appointed community members. It meets on an as needed basis, typically 10-12 times per year. The Committee reports directly to the Village Board and offers recommendations to the board about capital expenditures and road, building and property maintenance.

1890's Theme Committee

The 1890's Theme Committee consists of the Mayor, the Village Administrator, the Historic District Coordinator, and appointed community members. It meets on an as needed basis, typically 2-4 times per year. The committee reports to the Village Board or Plan Commission and offers recommendations about the architecture and appearance of developments in the downtown commercial district.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee consists of the Mayor, three Trustees (one as chairperson), the Village Clerk, and appointed community members. It meets on an as needed basis, typically 3-6 times per year. The committee reports to the Village Board and offers recommendations to the board about economic development strategies and programs.

Financial Affairs Committee

The Financial Affairs Committee consists of the Mayor, three Trustees (one as chairperson), and appointed community members. It meets on an as needed basis, typically 2-4 times per year. The Committee reports directly to the Village Board and offers recommendations to the board about the budget, audit and other financial matters.

Land Use and Policy Committee

The Land Use & Policy Committee consists of the Mayor, three Trustees (one as chairperson), and appointed community members. It meets on an as needed basis, typically 4-8 times per year. The Committee reports directly to the Village Board and offers recommendations to the board about land use and policy issues.

Sign Appeals Committee

The Sign Appeals Committee consists of the Mayor, the Village Administrator, one Trustee, and appointed community members. It meets on an as needed basis, typically 1-2 times per year. The Committee reports to the Village Board (or Plan Commission upon request), and has the authority to enforce and interpret the sign ordinance and to grant or deny sign ordinance appeals.

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Utility Advisory Committee consists of the Mayor, the Asst. Village Administrator, the Director of Utilities, and appointed community members, with at least one member coming from the eastern utility area. It meets on an as needed basis, typically 1-2 times per year. The Committee offers recommendations to the Departmental Operations Committee about utility issues sewer and water policy issues.

Boards/Commissions

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals is created by state law. The Mayor appoints the seven member commission with the advice and consent of the trustees. One person is designated the chairperson. The commission meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Commissioners review planning related issues such as rezoning, variance, special use, PUD (Planned Unit Development) and subdivision requests. When required, they hold public hearings on those issues.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is created by state law. The mayor appoints the three members, one of which is designated as the chairperson. The Commissioners meet as needed, about 10-12 times per year. The Commissioners have the authority to hire, fire and discipline police officers.

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission consists of the Mayor, three trustees (one as chairperson), and appointed community members. The Commission meets as needed, typically 2-3 times per year. The commission promotes opportunities, skills, relationships, values and self-perceptions for young people to succeed. To this end, the Village employs a part-time coordinator who works with the schools, Park District, and local groups to further youth involvement with our community.

Frankfort Police Pension Board

The Police Pension Board consists of the Village Treasurer, two elected police officer representatives, one retiree representative, and two appointed community members. The Board meets on a quarterly basis. The Board is responsible for managing the police department pension fund.

Tree Board

The Tree Board consists one Trustee, the Director of Public Works, the Village Landscape Inspector, and appointed community members. It meets on an as needed basis, typically 1-2 times per year. The board provides recommendations to the Departmental Operations Committee about appropriately increasing planted materials in the village.