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Frankfort Township Board Grants Supervisor Authority to Negotiate Real Property Development

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Article Summary: The Frankfort Township Board of Trustees has unanimously passed a resolution granting Supervisor Nick George the authority to negotiate the development of township-owned real property. This move empowers the supervisor to engage in discussions and establish terms for future development projects in compliance with the Township Code.

Frankfort Township Real Property Key Points:

  • Resolution 0811-25 was approved in a unanimous vote at the board’s meeting on Monday, August 11, 2025.

  • The resolution delegates authority to the Township Supervisor to negotiate the development of township real property.

  • Any negotiated terms and conditions must be deemed appropriate by the Town Board and comply with state law.

  • The specific properties to be considered for development were not identified during the meeting.

The Frankfort Town (Township) Board on Monday, August 11, 2025, granted the Township Supervisor new authority to negotiate development deals for real property owned by the township.

The board voted unanimously to approve Resolution 0811-25, which delegates the power to Supervisor Nick George to negotiate “on such terms and conditions as the Town Board deems appropriate and, in such manner, as is compliant with applicable provisions of the Township Code.”

Supervisor George read the resolution aloud before the vote. The motion to approve was made by Trustee Jessica Kot and seconded by Trustee Hillary Kurzawa. The motion passed without any opposition from the board members present, which also included Trustees Dave Smith and Thomas Kennedy.

This resolution provides the supervisor with the flexibility to engage directly with potential developers and other parties to explore opportunities for township-owned land. While the resolution does not name specific parcels of land, it sets the stage for the township to be more proactive in managing its real estate assets. Any final agreement or sale resulting from these negotiations would still require full board approval.

In other business, the board heard an update on the new food pantry project, with Supervisor George announcing that architectural and engineering firm Harbour had recently taken core soil samples at the site and that demolition bids for the existing structure would be sought soon. The board also approved the minutes from its July 14 meeting and the monthly bill list.

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