Frankfort Park District Approves Over $322,000 in August Bills

Frankfort Park District Meeting | September, 2025

Article Summary: The Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners approved the payment of bills totaling $322,856.04 for August, which included a delayed payment for fireworks and funds for a program instructor. The board also discussed expenditures made using federal ARPA funds.

August Financials Key Points:

• The board approved Accounts Payable and Payroll for August 31, 2025, in the amount of $322,856.04.

• Included in the expenses was a second installment payment for fireworks, which had been delayed pending reimbursement to the district.

• Several purchases made using federal relief (ARPA) funds were also discussed.

The Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, approved its monthly financial obligations, authorizing payments totaling $322,856.04 for August payroll and accounts payable.

During the finance report, Superintendent of Finance Regina Ross-Ellison gave an overview of the larger expenses. Commissioner Elmer Gentry inquired about a bill for fireworks. Executive Director Gina Hassett clarified that the park district had received all reimbursements due to it but had not yet paid the second installment to the vendor until now.

Commissioner Mark Ponton asked about a payment to “A Seat At The Table,” which was identified as a payment for a program instructor.

The discussion also touched on several purchases made using federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Additionally, a bill from the auditing firm Lauterbach & Amen was questioned and explained as a budgeted expense for report development and professional services. The audit itself is expected to be received by September 12.

The motion to approve the bills was made by Commissioner Ponton and seconded by Commissioner Gentry. It passed with Commissioners Barz and Ruvoli absent for the vote.