Meeting Summary and Briefs: Frankfort Square Park District for September 2025

Frankfort Square Park District Meeting | September 2025

The Frankfort Square Park District Board of Commissioners took several key financial actions at its September meeting, issuing $136,000 in bonds to manage existing debt and approving a tax abatement to prevent related costs from being levied on taxpayers. Commissioners also received a detailed update on the multi-year redevelopment of Hunter Prairie Park, which began with a resident survey in 2021 and is now in the construction phase. For more details on these topics, please see our full-length articles.

The board also discussed the district’s successful emergency response to a recent shelter-in-place order in the community. In a show of inter-agency cooperation, the board welcomed Adrian Chavez, a new member of the Summit Hill School District 161 Board of Education, who attended the meeting to strengthen the partnership between the two bodies.

Accounts Payable Approved
The board unanimously approved the Accounts Payable listing totaling $766,552.27 for the period from August 1 to August 31, 2025. The motion was made by Commissioner Ryan Holley and seconded by Commissioner Joseph King. Major expenses included payments for capital improvement projects, contractual services for lawn care and sanitation, and recreation program costs.

LWSRA Support Recognized
Executive Director Audrey Marcquenski shared a note of appreciation from the LWSR Foundation. The foundation thanked the park board and its staff for their support of the annual golf outing fundraisers that benefit the Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (LWSRA), which provides recreational programs for individuals with disabilities in the area.

College Scholarship Program Donations
The district reported receiving $7,125 in donations for its College Scholarship Program. The funds were largely raised during the September 20 College Scholarship Classic golf event. Board members supported the event through a “Beat the Board Member” contest, and a new QR code system was successfully used to accept donations. To date, 80% of tee times for the classic have been filled.

District Responds to FOIA Requests
The district fulfilled two recent Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. The first, from Shelton Companies, Inc. on August 29, sought landscape contracts from the 2023-2025 seasons; relevant documents were provided the same day. The second, a commercial request received September 16 from a Delaware-based group that tracks government spending, asked for all purchase orders dating back to January 2021. Staff are gathering the documents to respond within the 21-day deadline.

Golf Course Fencing Discussed
During commissioner comments, Ryan Holley proposed removing the perimeter fencing at Square Links Golf Course to improve its aesthetics. President Craig Maksymiak noted that many courses use trees and bushes as boundaries and that residents on the eastern perimeter had previously requested additional fencing to stop errant golf balls from entering their yards. No action was taken on the matter.

Staff Announcements
The board extended congratulations to Nicolette Jerik, Superintendent of Office Administration and Technology, on her upcoming marriage on September 20. The board also noted the resignation of Front Office Receptionist Irene Gama, effective September 25, who is leaving to spend more time with her family. The district is in the process of hiring for the vacant position.