Frankfort Approves New Employment Agreement for Village Administrator John Burica

Frankfort Village Board Meeting | April 6, 2026

Article Summary: The Village Board approved a multi-year employment contract elevating John Burica to the role of Village Administrator effective mid-May.

Village Administrator Contract Key Points:

• John Burica will officially step into the Village Administrator role effective May 15, 2026.

• The employment agreement includes an annual base salary of $215,000.

• The contract is designed to run concurrently with the term of the Village President.

The Frankfort Village Board on Monday, April 6, 2026, unanimously approved a new employment agreement officially appointing John Burica as the new Village Administrator.

Burica, who has been serving as the Assistant Village Administrator, will officially take the helm as the Village’s Chief Administrative Officer on May 15, 2026. He will succeed current Village Administrator Rob Piscia.

“The agreement defines the duties and responsibilities of the Village Administrator, compensation, and other standard employment terms,” Trustee Michael Leddin said while introducing the contract. “The agreement will take effect on May 15, 2026, and will run concurrently with the Village President’s term as provided by law.”

According to the terms of the approved contract, Burica will receive an annual base salary of $215,000.00. The agreement tasks him with the proper administration of all Village affairs and departments, reporting directly to the Village President and the Board of Trustees. The contract also includes standard municipal executive benefits, including the use of a Village-owned vehicle, health insurance coverage, and tuition reimbursement subject to board approval.

The employment agreement was passed 5-0 on the board’s consent agenda.