Meeting Summary and Briefs: Frankfort Square Park District for Dec. 1, 2025

Frankfort Square Park District Meeting | Dec. 1, 2025

The Frankfort Square Park District Board of Commissioners met on Monday, Dec. 1, to finalize the annual tax levy and discuss winter maintenance. Due to the early date of the meeting in the month, the board tabled the acceptance of the Treasurer’s Report and Accounts Payable until January, though Executive Director Audrey Marcquenski noted that General Obligation Bond payments totaling $362,321.88 are scheduled for payment.

PTELL Direction Ordinance:
The board unanimously approved Ordinance No. 25-12-369, which gives direction to the Cook and Will County Clerks regarding the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL). The ordinance instructs the clerks that if the levy must be reduced to meet legal limits, the Corporate Fund should be kept at its maximum level, while reductions should be applied proportionately to other funds.

Cross-Country Skiing Inquiry:
During the Executive Director’s report, Commissioner Ryan Holley asked if residents had expressed interest in cross-country skiing at the golf course. Marcquenski responded that while there has been past interest, snow levels historically have not been “sufficient or consistent enough to support cross-country skiing.”

Hunter Prairie Park Success:
Marcquenski reported that the district has received “numerous compliments” from residents regarding the newly redeveloped Hunter Prairie Park.

Winter Maintenance:
Maintenance staff have been actively clearing snow and completing holiday decorating. Marcquenski noted that no parks or facilities sustained damage during recent high winds.

Upcoming Meeting:
Because the financial reports were not ready for the early December date, the Treasurer’s Report and Accounts Payable listing will be presented at the next board meeting, scheduled for Jan. 15, 2026. A first draft of the 2026/2027 budget will also be presented at that time.