Village Of Frankfort Seeks Plan Commission Member

FRANKFORT, IL — The Village of Frankfort has announced it has an opening on its Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals. Gene Savaria, a Plan Commissioner since 2017, was appointed to village clerk effective June 17, the village said.

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. The mayor designates one person as the chairperson. The village said the commission meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at the Frankfort Administration Building, 432 W. Nebraska.

Commissioners review planning related issues such as rezoning, variance, special use, Planned Unit Development and subdivision requests. When required, they also hold public hearings on those issues.

Mayor Jim Holland and the trustees invite residents of Frankfort to submit applications to be considered for the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals appointment. Applications are available at the Village Administration office, 432 W. Nebraska or from the Village website. Applications can be submitted to Theresa Cork at the Village Administration Building by Friday, July 5.

“The Village Board encourages Frankfort residents to submit an application to serve on this important commission that provides public hearings and recommendations concerning land use. On behalf of the Frankfort community, I thank Gene Savaria for his time, commitment and thoughtful votes while representing the people of Frankfort on the Plan Commission,” said Holland.