Frankfort public meetings in 2025

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct general business. The board will discuss a recommendation for an amendment to the Frankfort Code of Ethics to be sent to the Board of Commissioners. The meeting includes potential closed sessions regarding litigation and personnel.

• Approval of November 6, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of recommendation for Frankfort Code of Ethics amendment
• Closed session regarding proposed or pending litigation
• Closed session regarding personnel appointment, discipline, or dismissal

Board of Commissioners

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners will consider approving a janitorial services contract for the Frankfort Transit Center, an amendment to a sanitary sewer extension contract for the Paddocks Development, and the 2025 ad valorem tax rate for domestic life insurance companies. The meeting may be conducted via video teleconference.

• Janitorial Services Contract for Frankfort Transit Center — $11,826.48 annual
• Amendment No. 1 to Sanitary Sewer Extension Contract with TheCapital, LLC
• 2025 City of Frankfort ad valorem tax rate of 8.2 cents per $100 valuation
• Parks Department to surplus Christmas Tree, Restroom Amenities, and John Deere 1070 Tractor
• Approval of 2026 Parks Department Rates for Facilities and Programs

The Board adopted the consent agenda, approving the Transit Title VI Plan, a janitorial services contract for the Transit Center, a renewal of the Sustainable Strategies grant contract, an extension of the Roadway Restoration unit‑price contract, 2026 Parks rates, and an amendment to the sanitary‑sewer extension contract. All consent‑agenda items passed unanimously (5‑0). The Board also adopted Ordinance 24 setting the 2025 tax rate on domestic life‑insurance capital and approved a Parks surplus order and a volunteer‑time‑off policy, each with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted consent agenda approving Transit Title VI Plan (5‑0)
• Approved Janitorial Services Contract for Frankfort Transit Center with Facilities Performance Group, LLC (5‑0)
• Renewed Sustainable Strategies DC contract for 2026 at $7,500/month (5‑0)
• Extended Roadway Restoration Unit Price Contract with Randle‑Davies Construction Company LLC for one year (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 Parks Department rates (5‑0)
• Approved Amendment 1 to Sanitary Sewer Extension contract with TheCapital, LLC (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24 setting 2025 tax rate on domestic life‑insurance capital (5‑0)
• Approved Parks surplus order for Christmas tree, restroom amenities, and John Deere 1070 tractor (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss several pending items. Topics included a proposed Snow Removal Policy, workers compensation and medical insurance reserve funds, 2026 park rates, and a Volunteer Time Off Order with an amended ordinance. Staff also provided updates on a shooting range memorandum of understanding, East Frankfort Park, a solid waste RFP, and flood response. No formal decisions were recorded during this session.

• Snow Removal Policy — presented by Matt Noonon
• Workers Compensation and Medical Insurance Reserve Funds — presented by Amber Moreland
• Parks Rates for 2026 — presented by Shawn Pickens
• Proposed Volunteer Time Off Order & Amended Ordinance — presented by Kathy Fields
• Update on MOU for the Shooting Range — presented by Derrick Napier

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners concluded the work session with an adjournment motion that passed by voice vote. No other items were formally approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting; the discussed topics were slated for future consideration.

• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Architectural Review Board

The Frankfort Architectural Review Board will consider a request from Elizabeth Bernoskie for a Certificate of Appropriateness to legalize 27 solar panels (approximately 12 kW) installed on the south roof of 522 Quarles Court, a property in the Special Capital Historic Zoning District. Staff has prepared a report recommending approval. The agenda also includes a period for citizen comments before the meeting adjourns.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for 27 solar panels (12 kW system) on 522 Quarles Court
• Staff report recommending the board issue the Certificate of Appropriateness
• Citizen comments segment
• Roll call
• Adjournment

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider two ordinances, including one to authorize up to $9.74 million in general‑obligation bonds for a new fire station. Other agenda items include a brownfield consultant contract tied to a $500,000 grant, a renewal of the Juniper Hill Golf Course professional contract, a $43,000 contract with Josephine Sculpture Park for downtown art, and an amendment to pay $332,782 for sewer trench‑rock removal.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $9.74 million (plus $975,000 possible increase) in bonds for a new fire station
• Ordinance amending ambulance billing rates in Chapter 38, Section 38.30
• Brownfield Consultant Contract with Linebach, Funkhouser, Inc. (no budget impact, tied to $500,000 grant)
• Amendment #1 to TheCapital, LLC agreement for $332,782 sewer trench‑rock removal
• Contract with Josephine Sculpture Park for downtown art project ($20,000 NEA grant + $23,000 in‑kind match = $43,000 total)

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners adopted a bond ordinance authorizing up to $9,740,000 of general‑obligation bonds to fund a new municipal fire station. They also approved an ambulance‑service rate amendment and several contracts, including a brownfield consultant, an emergency‑shelter certification, a downtown art project, a sewer‑rock removal amendment, and a pump‑station professional‑services contract. All items on the consent agenda and the two ordinances were adopted unanimously (5‑0). Personnel appointments and resignations were also approved.

• Adopted consent agenda, moving Consent Item No. 3 to Action Items (5‑0)
• Authorized Brownfield Consultant contract award to Linebach, Funkhouser, Inc. (part of consent agenda)
• Authorized Emergency Shelter Certifications for Simon House and Campbell St. shelters (part of consent agenda)
• Authorized contract with Josephine Sculpture Park for downtown art project ($43,000 total) (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Amendment #1 to TheCapital, LLC sewer agreement for trench rock removal ($332,782) (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Professional Services Contract with Lovo Systems, Inc. for Capitol Ave pump station ($116,151) (part of consent agenda)
• Adopted ambulance service rate amendment ordinance (5‑0)
• Adopted general‑obligation bond ordinance authorizing up to $9,740,000 for new fire station (5‑0)

Architectural Review Board

The Frankfort Architectural Review Board met on November 18, 2025 and approved three applications. It granted a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the slate and asphalt roof with clay tile at 227‑229 Logan Street. It approved a Conditional Use Permit for a non‑owner‑occupied short‑term rental at 418 Logan Street, the 43rd such rental in the district. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations, including new storefronts and awnings, at 338‑340 St. Clair Street.

• Certificate of Appropriateness – roof replacement with clay tile at 227‑229 Logan St
• Conditional Use Permit – non‑owner‑occupied short‑term rental at 418 Logan St (43rd unit in district)
• Certificate of Appropriateness – exterior alterations, new storefronts and awnings at 338‑340 St. Clair St

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider routine approvals of the August 14, 2025 minutes and payment of bills listed for September and October 2025. It will review sign package plan requests from BJ's Wholesale Club for 4000 Vandalay Drive and Target for 3000 Vandalay Drive. A public hearing will be held on a proposed amendment to the Franklin County Zoning Ordinance (Sections 155.071 and 155.072) concerning zoning map changes.

• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2025
• Approval of payment of bills (checks dated September 11 and October 10, 2025)
• Sign Package Plan approval request for BJ's Wholesale Club at 4000 Vandalay Drive
• Sign Package Plan approval request for Target at 3000 Vandalay Drive
• Public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance amendment (Sections 155.071, 155.072) to amend zoning map atlas

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss proposed 2026 parks rates, sewer changes, and a shooting range. The board is also considering an ordinance to issue general obligation bonds to fund a new fire station and related equipment.

• First reading of ordinance for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A in the approximate amount of $9,740,000 for a new municipal fire station
• Discussion of 2026 Parks Proposed Rates
• Discussion of Draft Sewer Proposed Changes
• Shooting Range discussion
• Executive session regarding future acquisition of real property for sewer or fire department operations

The Board of Commissioners read for the first time an ordinance authorizing $9,740,000 in general‑obligation bonds to fund a new municipal fire station. A motion to table the draft sewer changes was adopted unanimously (5‑0). The Board also moved into and later returned from executive session by voice vote, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted motion to table Draft Sewer Proposed Changes (5‑0)
• First reading of bond ordinance authorizing $9,740,000 for new fire station (sponsored by Commissioner May)
• Moved to executive session on real‑property acquisition (voice vote)
• Moved to return to open session (voice vote)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (voice vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on November 10, 2025 at the Frankfort Plant Board Conference Room. The meeting was called to conduct a strategic planning session with the Kentucky League of Cities and to discuss the Board's priorities and goals. Department heads gave presentations and the board discussed the strategic plan. No specific resolutions or contracts were listed on the agenda.

• Strategic planning presentations from department heads
• Discussion of the Board's strategic plan and priorities

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on November 10, 2025 for a strategic planning session with the Kentucky League of Cities. After departmental presentations, Commissioner Smith-Willis moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Richardson. The motion was adopted by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 12:04 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting by voice vote

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will approve the minutes from its September 3, 2025 meeting. It will conduct a closed‑session discussion on proposed or pending litigation involving the city. It will also hold a closed‑session discussion on personnel matters that could affect employee appointments, discipline, or dismissal. All agenda items may be acted upon in the open session.

• Approve minutes for September 3, 2025
• Closed session on litigation per KRS 61.810(1)(c)
• Closed session on personnel per KRS 61.810(1)(f)

The Frankfort Board of Ethics approved the amended minutes from September 3, 2025. It authorized the city attorney to draft code amendments on ethics complaint statutes, to file an appeal and explore alternatives to a court order in Civil Action 25-CI-379. The board also initiated an ethics investigation into vehicle sales involving the city and its employees, with the chair empowered to approve the investigation questionnaire.

• Approved amendment of September 3, 2025 minutes
• Authorized city attorney to draft code amendments on ethics complaint statutes
• Authorized city attorney to file notice to appeal Civil Action 25-CI-379
• Authorized city attorney to explore alternative resolutions to the court order in Civil Action 25-CI-379
• Authorized ethics investigation into vehicle sales involving the City of Frankfort and its employees
• Empowered Chair Melissa Eaton to approve final wording of investigation questionnaire

Human Rights Commission

The Frankfort Human Rights Commission will meet to discuss its general business. The agenda includes reports from the Fairness Officer and committees, as well as old and new business items. The commission will also confirm upcoming events and set the date for the next meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet via video teleconference to consider a resolution regarding the recent appropriation of funds to the Franklin Anderson Industrial Development Authority (FAIDA).

• Resolution regarding appropriation of funds to the Franklin Anderson Industrial Development Authority

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several tax rate ordinances and fee updates. The meeting includes a proposal to apply for a grant to support children exposed to violence and a revised maintenance agreement for the old city-owned landfill.

• Application for $860,000 grant for 2025 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence Program
• Revised Old Landfill Maintenance Agreement with Colon Jones at $6,000 per month for the first year
• Amendment No. 1 for E-Z Construction for sidewalk repairs at the McClure Building totaling $29,808.65
• Ordinance to fix 2026 motor vehicle tax rate at 22.7 cents per $100 valuation
• Proposed increases to ambulance billing rates for Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, and Specialty Care Transport

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda and a series of actions, including a revised landfill maintenance contract, a sidewalk repair amendment, and a $860,000 grant application for youth violence prevention. They also adopted a 22.7‑cent ad valorem tax rate on motor vehicles for 2025‑26, tabled a life‑insurance tax ordinance, amended the city’s FY2025‑26 appropriations, and declared a fire‑department bus surplus.

• Adopted consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved Revised Landfill Maintenance Agreement with Colon Jones; budget amendment of $38,000 required (5‑0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 for E‑Z Construction – $29,808.65 sidewalk repair (5‑0)
• Approved $860,000 grant application for Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence (5‑0)
• Adopted motor‑vehicle tax rate of 22.7¢ per $100 valuation for 2025‑26 (5‑0)
• Tabled life‑insurance company tax rate ordinance (5‑0)
• Adopted FY2025‑26 appropriation amendment (General Fund $553,847, etc.) (5‑0)
• Declared 2006 Ford E‑450 fire‑department bus surplus for sale (5‑0)

Architectural Review Board

The Frankfort Architectural Review Board met on Oct 21, 2025 and approved several zoning applications. It granted a Conditional Use Permit allowing Marz Holdings LLC to operate one non‑owner‑occupied short‑term rental unit at 405‑407 Shelby Street, with conditions on permits and parking. The board also approved Certificates of Appropriateness for roof replacement at 227‑229 Logan Street, exterior alterations at 338‑340 St. Clair Street, and exterior changes including a relocated deck at 326 Steele Street.

• Certificate of Appropriateness to replace slate and asphalt roof with clay tile at 227‑229 Logan St.
• Conditional Use Permit for one non‑owner‑occupied short‑term rental unit at 405‑407 Shelby St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations (storefronts, awnings, windows, doors, signage) at 338‑340 St. Clair St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes and deck relocation at 326 Steele St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness for foundation repair at 505 Wapping St.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and second reading for an ordinance setting the 2025 city tax rate. The session also includes discussions on flood relief, employee benefits, and ambulance billing.

• Public hearing and second reading of ordinance setting 2025 ad valorem tax rate at 19.5 cents per $100 valuation
• Discussion of Flood Relief Fund with Harry Carver
• Discussion of Assured Partners 2026 Benefits
• Discussion of Ambulance Billing with Johnny Carpenter
• Discussion of Fathers of Frankfort with Michael Stone and Tonya Jernigan

The Board unanimously approved the 2026 Benefits Package for city employees. It also adopted the 2025 property tax rate ordinance setting the ad valorem rate at 19.5 cents per $100 valuation. The Board agreed to bring the ambulance billing ordinance update and the Fathers of Frankfort MOU to the October Regular Meeting for first readings and a vote. Those items were added to the tentative agenda for that meeting.

• Approved 2026 Benefits Package (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 property tax rate ordinance (5-0, Ordinance No. 18, 2025 Series)
• Agreed to bring ambulance billing ordinance update to October Regular Meeting for first reading
• Planned to present Fathers of Frankfort MOU at October Regular Meeting for vote
• Added property tax ordinance second reading, Fathers MOU, and ambulance billing update to October Regular Meeting agenda

Human Rights Commission

The Frankfort Human Rights Commission will meet on October 7, 2025 to discuss its general business. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, reports, old and new business, and upcoming events. The commission may take action on matters discussed. The next meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2025.

Board of Commissioners

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on September 29, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss an interlocal agreement concerning a wellness center and pool. The meeting was called by Mayor Layne Wilkerson and took place at the Franklin County Health Department Conference Room, 851 East-West Connector, Frankfort, KY 40601. The agenda listed only the discussion of the agreement, and the board may take action on it. No other items were scheduled.

• Discussion of an interlocal agreement regarding a wellness center and pool

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners voted to adopt the Interlocal Agreement and Resolution for a wellness center and pool. All five members voted in favor, with no opposition. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement and Resolution for wellness center and pool (5-0)
• Adopted motion to adjourn meeting (voice vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting via video teleconference. The body is considering a resolution regarding the appropriation of funds to the Franklin Anderson Industrial Development Authority (FAIDA).

• Resolution regarding the appropriation of funds to the Franklin Anderson Industrial Development Authority

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 17, 2025 Series, appropriating funds to the Franklin Anderson Industrial Development Authority. The motion passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Adopted Resolution No. 17, 2025 Series appropriating funds to FAIDA (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting by voice vote

Board of Commissioners

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $417,000 change order for sewer pump station improvements and set the 2025 real estate and motor vehicle tax rates. The meeting may be conducted via video teleconference.

• Change Order No. 1 with Basham Construction for $417,000 for sewer pump station improvements
• Approval of 2025 real estate tax rate at 19.5 cents per $100 valuation
• Approval of 2025 motor vehicle tax rate at 22.7 cents per $100 valuation
• First reading of ordinance amending building and electrical code permit fees
• Appointment of Patrick Carney to the Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners approved a $16.49 M grant‑match agreement for Phase 2 of the High/Holmes Street Corridor. It also approved a $417,000 change order for pump upgrades, a $16,000 contract for transit garage inspections, and a $152,823.15 five‑year IT upgrade. Personnel appointments and resignations, a zoning‑adjustment reappointment, and a salary‑schedule ordinance were adopted.

• Approved Change Order No. 1 for $417,000 pump upgrades (5‑0)
• Approved $16,000 three‑year contract for annual Transit Parking Garage inspections (5‑0)
• Approved $16.49 M High/Holmes Street Corridor Phase 2 grant‑match agreement (5‑0)
• Approved IT upgrade to Hyper‑V with $152,823.15 five‑year cost (5‑0)
• Adopted personnel appointments and resignations (5‑0)
• Reappointed Patrick Carney to Board of Zoning Adjustment (5‑0)
• Adopted ordinance amending city salary schedule (Ordinance No. 17) (5‑0)
• Adopted consent agenda items including meeting minutes (5‑0)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Frankfort Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider two conditional use permit applications: one for a child daycare center at 1007 Mojave Trail and another for a short‑term rental at 831 Hanly Lane. Staff has recommended approval of the daycare permit with conditions, including a maximum enrollment of 99 children and a required business license. The board will also approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit request for a child daycare center at 1007 Mojave Trail (99 children)
• Conditional Use Permit request for a short‑term rental at 831 Hanly Lane
• Staff recommendation to approve the daycare permit with specific conditions
• Approval of minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on September 8, 2025, to discuss and possibly approve a $628,992 contract for the OpenGov software platform. The city’s Planning & Community Development and Public Works Departments are transitioning from iWorgs and Lucidity to OpenGov to improve departmental efficiencies and reduce information silos.

• $628,992 OpenGov software contract for Planning & Public Works, broken into four terms
• Proposed amended ordinances for Building Permit/Zoning Fees
• Solid Waste/Recycling Presentation by Byron Roberts & Sara Anderson
• Repeater Site Upgrades discussed by Chief Derrick Napier and Southern Communications
• Woodford County Interlocal Agreement for Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Extension presented by Kenny Hogsten

The Board adopted a motion to approve the OpenGov software quote totaling $628,992.18 with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved revisiting the purchase of a 31‑yard ASL for solid waste (4‑1). Staff was directed to place repeater site upgrades, a Woodford County sewer interlocal agreement, a sanitary sewer extension, and an amended building‑permit/zoning‑fees ordinance on the September regular meeting agenda, and to add related items to the October agenda.

• Revisit 31‑yd ASL purchase for solid waste (4-1)
• Approve OpenGov software contract $628,992.18 (5-0)
• Place repeater site upgrades on next meeting agenda
• Place Woodford County sewer interlocal agreement on September agenda
• Place sanitary sewer extension on September agenda
• Place amended building permit/zoning fees ordinance on September agenda
• Add salary schedule, repeater sites, interlocal agreement, and sewer extension to October agenda
• Adjourn meeting (voice vote)

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will meet to approve minutes and review financial interest statements. The board will also conduct a confidential preliminary inquiry regarding ethics code investigations.

• Approval of July 24, 2025 minutes
• Approval of New and Amended Statements of Financial Interests
• Confidential preliminary inquiry per City Ordinance Section 39.17

The Board approved an amended Statement of Financial Interest for Arthur McKee and new statements for Daniel Shouse, Brian Tacke, and James Waş. It determined that the ethics complaint against John Carlton lacks a factual basis and terminated the inquiry. Several motions moved the meeting between executive and open sessions before adjourning.

• Approved amended Statement of Financial Interest for Arthur McKee (passed)
• Approved new Statements of Financial Interest for Daniel Shouse, Brian Tacke, and James Waş (passed)
• Terminated ethics inquiry into John Carlton complaint (passed)
• Moved to executive session permitting employee presence (passed)
• Moved back to open session (passed)
• Moved to executive session without others present (passed)
• Adjourned meeting (passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts for city infrastructure and software, including a new permitting platform. The meeting includes second readings of ordinances regarding zoning for accessory dwelling units and police department hiring and pay.

• OpenGov software contract for Planning and Public Works totaling $710,933.11 through FY 2029
• Contract extension with Pelton Environmental for sewer disinfection chemicals, estimated to exceed $600,000
• Proposed ordinance to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in 'SC' and 'SH' zoning districts
• Approval of up to $73,659 to rebuild or replace a gate actuator and motor at Mero St Flood Pump Station
• Agreement for $110,000 in County Priority Projects Program funds to resurface C. Michael Davenport Boulevard

The Board approved a zoning ordinance amendment that adds guidance for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the SC and SH districts. The amendment was adopted unanimously (4‑0). The Board also approved several contracts and resolutions, including a peracetic acid contract renewal for the sewer department, a Memorandum of Understanding with Capital Pride KY, an amendment to the MS4 professional services agreement with Stantec, and a $73,659 request to replace a gate actuator at the Mero Street Flood Pump Station. Additionally, the Board adopted ordinances updating police appointment schedules and officer compensation, reappointed a member to the Electric & Water Plant Board, and approved a $110,000 County Priority Projects road resurfacing agreement.

• Tabled OpenGov contract (Consent Item 4) – motion adopted by voice vote
• Approved Peracetic Acid contract renewal for sewer department (budgeted $250,000, request for $600,000 amendment)
• Authorized Capital Pride KY Memorandum of Understanding for Oct. 11, 2025 event
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to MS4 professional services agreement with Stantec (cost up to $64,236)
• Approved up to $73,659 to replace gate actuator and motor at Mero Street Flood Pump Station
• Approved letter of support for Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky grant application
• Reappointed Jason Delambre to Frankfort Electric & Water Plant Board (4‑0 vote)
• Adopted zoning ordinance amendment for ADUs in SC and SH districts (4‑0 vote)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review requests for a short-term rental permit and exterior home modifications. The board will also review administrative approvals for roof replacements in the Special Capital Historic Zoning District.

• Conditional Use Permit request for a non-owner occupied short-term rental at 405-407 Shelby St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness request for exterior changes and deck relocation at 326 Steele St.
• Administrative approvals for asphalt roof replacements at 810 Shelby St., 120 E. Campbell St., and 505 Weber Ct.

Board of Commissioners

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners holds a work session to discuss solid waste, a new economic development plan, and opioid settlement fund awards. Two action items are scheduled for adoption: a $55,000 grant to the Boys and Girls Club and an ordinance updating sewer service rules outside city limits.

• Increase opioid settlement funding from $195,000 to $250,000 to award $55,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Frankfort
• Second reading of ordinance amending sewer service outside city limits with $500 application fee

The Board voted 5‑0 to raise the Opioid Settlement Fund award to the Boys and Girls Club of Frankfort from $195,000 to $250,000, allowing a $55,000 grant. It also voted 5‑0 to adopt Ordinance No. 13, 2025 Series, amending Section 52.01 of the city code to change sewer service requirements outside city limits. Both motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved increase of Opioid Settlement Fund award to $250,000 (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 13, 2025 Series amending sewer service rules (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to review the Garner Economics Strategic Plan. The agenda states that no action will be taken during this meeting.

• Presentation to review the Garner Economics Strategic Plan

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will meet to discuss general business. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.

• Fairness Officer Report
• Committee Reports

The Human Rights Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting after a motion by Chair Kristie Powe, seconded by Anita Collins, with all members voting in favor. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Anita Collins, again with unanimous approval. No substantive matters were discussed or decided.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the disbursement of opioid funding to five local organizations. The meeting also includes several requests for new garbage trucks and equipment for the Division of Solid Waste.

• Opioid funding disbursements: $50,000 each to Franklin County Women and Family Shelter, Yes Arts, and Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation; $25,000 to Blue Grass Community Foundation; $20,000 to Simon House, Inc.
• Purchase of 31-yd Automated Side Loading garbage truck for $378,406.95
• Purchase of 14-yd Automated Side Loading garbage truck for $375,477.08
• Road salt purchase agreement with Compass Minerals up to $250,000.00
• Purchase of a new forklift for $62,806.50

The Board of Commissioners approved the disbursement of opioid grant funds to five nonprofit recipients. It also authorized a $250,000 road‑salt purchase, renewed excess workers‑comp insurance, and waived the 2024 PILOT payment for the Housing Authority. Additional contracts for a sanitary sewer extension, a pump replacement, museum preservation, and park sports lighting were also approved.

• Approved opioid grant MOUs totaling $195,000 (5‑0 vote)
• Authorized road‑salt purchase up to $250,000
• Renewed excess workers‑comp coverage at $86,484 per year
• Waived 2024 PILOT payment for the Frankfort Housing Authority
• Approved sanitary sewer extension contract with TheCapital, LLC
• Authorized purchase of Bon Air pump replacement for $45,300
• Approved Capital City Museum preservation contract for $118,950
• Authorized sports‑lighting contract for East Frankfort Park

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will meet to approve minutes from June 6, 2025, and review Statements of Financial Interests. The meeting includes orientation for new board members and a potential closed session regarding litigation.

• Approval of Statements of Financial Interests
• Orientation of new board members
• Closed session regarding proposed or pending litigation per KRS 61.810(1)(c)

The Board of Ethics unanimously approved the June 6, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted all Statements of Financial Interest except those for John Seppenfeld and Arthur McKee Jr., with notices to be mailed. New board members were oriented, no new business was presented, and the board scheduled its next meeting for November 6, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. before adjourning.

• Approved June 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Statements of Financial Interest, except John Seppenfeld and Arthur McKee Jr.; notices to be sent (unanimous)
• Completed orientation of new members Delvin Azofeifa and Buddy Benneß
• Scheduled next meeting for November 6, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The board will review two requests for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding property alterations. The meeting includes a report on administrative approvals for five separate addresses.

• Request to replace front door at 214 E. Campbell St.
• Request for exterior alterations and a new rear deck at 104 Wilkinson St. as part of post-flood rehab
• Administrative approval for rear deck at 521 Steele St.
• Administrative approval for rear privacy fence at 229 3rd St.
• Administrative approval for fascia sign at 511-513 Capital Ave.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss bid awards for Fire Station 1 and a buyback with the NRCS. The body is also considering an ordinance to issue Series 2025A sewer system revenue bonds to finance sanitary sewer facilities.

• Second reading of an ordinance to issue City Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
• Fire Station 1 Bid Award and Recommendations
• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Franklin County Fiscal Court regarding tourism
• NRCS Buyback discussion
• Presentation of the new City of Frankfort flag

The Board unanimously approved an interlocal cooperation agreement with Franklin County Fiscal Court to promote tourism. It also adopted Ordinance No. 11, 2025 Series, authorizing the issuance of Series 2025A sewer revenue bonds. The Board directed staff to compile a list of properties for the NRCS buyback program and instructed the City Manager, City Attorney, and Sewer Director to update Chapter 52.01 of the Sewer Ordinance. Additionally, the Board set agenda items for the July regular meeting, including the Fire Station 1 bid award and the NRCS buyback program.

• Approved interlocal cooperation agreement with Franklin County Fiscal Court (5-0)
• Adopted Sewer System Revenue Bonds Series 2025A ordinance (5-0)
• Directed staff to compile list of properties for NRCS buyback program
• Directed City Manager, City Attorney, and Sewer Director to update Chapter 52.01 of Sewer Ordinance
• Requested Fire Station 1 bid award be placed on July regular meeting agenda
• Requested NRCS buyback program be placed on July regular meeting agenda
• Approved motion to enter executive session (voice vote)
• Approved motion to adjourn (voice vote)

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will meet to discuss general business. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.

• Fairness Officer Report
• Committee Reports

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider an ordinance regarding the city's tourist commission. The proposal would restructure the Joint City-County Tourist and Convention Commission into the City of Frankfort Tourist and Convention Commission.

• Second reading of an ordinance to repeal and adopt sections of Chapter 36 of the City of Frankfort Code of Ordinances

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 10, 2025 Series, repealing and adopting sections of Chapter 36 to restructure the Joint City‑County Tourist and Convention Commission as the City of Frankfort Tourist and Convention Commission. The motion passed with five votes in favor and none against. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 10, 2025 Series restructuring tourist commission (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting by voice vote

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure and equipment requests, including floodwall repairs and a police vehicle replacement. The meeting includes decisions on professional service agreements for museum artifact relocation and tax processing software.

• Contract award to E-Z Construction Co., Inc. for McClure Building sidewalk retrofit: $895,000.00
• Purchase of one 2025 Ford Utility Police Interceptor: $45,919.00
• Professional services agreement with Stantec for floodwall repairs: $89,360.00
• Contract with Patterson Pope Company to relocate Capital City Museum artifacts: $49,987.00
• OpenGov tax processing software implementation and services: $243,864.60

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners authorized several contracts and purchases, including a $895,000 award to E‑Z Construction for the McClure Building sidewalk retrofit. Other approvals covered a police vehicle replacement, floodwall design services, a museum artifact relocation, a municipal advisor agreement, an OpenGov finance system purchase, a Palmer Engineering amendment, and electric service for a pump station.

• Approved $45,919 purchase of a 2025 Ford Utility Police Interceptor
• Approved $89,360 Stantec professional services agreement for floodwall repairs
• Approved $895,000 award to E‑Z Construction for McClure Building sidewalk retrofit
• Approved $26,873 change order with Pauly Construction for Farmers Market Pavilion slab upgrade
• Approved $49,987 contract with Patterson Pope Company to relocate museum historic artifacts
• Approved municipal advisor agreement with Raymond James for sewer bonds
• Approved $243,864.60 OpenGov finance system purchase (FY2026‑2029 costs)
• Approved $89,435 amendment with Palmer Engineering for Fort Boone Pump Station project

Planning Commission

The Frankfort/Franklin County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use changes, including a new wireless tower and three zone map amendments. The body will also discuss text amendments for accessory dwelling units in specific districts.

• Proposed 127-foot wireless communications tower at 817 Browns Ferry Road
• Rezoning request for 1.75 acres at 1120 Duckers Road from Rural Residential to General Commercial
• Rezoning request for 5 acres at 190 Democrat Drive from Professional Office to General Industrial
• Rezoning request for 174.696 total acres across 5700-5930 U.S. 127 South and 2024 Keaton Lane to Planned Commercial/Planned Industrial
• Payment of bills including $6,752.50 to McBride Dale Clarion and $3,048.00 to Logan Burch & Fox

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for residential property modifications. The board will decide on construction and material changes for properties on New St. and W. Broadway.

• Request by Gina Morales for a screened porch at 209 New St.
• Request by Suzanne Gray of Skipstone LLC to replace 5 wood windows with vinyl at 231 W. Broadway.

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Frankfort/Franklin County Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider 12 items, including requests for conditional use permits and variances. The board will review applications for home businesses, short-term rentals, and property use changes in both the city and county.

• Conditional Use Permit for a duplex at 304 Swigert Avenue
• Building setback variance for 211-215 West Second Street
• Conditional Use Permit for a one-chair salon at 224 Laffoon Drive
• Appeal to change HVAC business to automobile repair shop at 8921 Owenton Rd
• Short-term rental permits for 130 Harvieland Rd, 210 Fairway Drive, 7245 Peaks Mill Road, and 13982 US 127 North

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and sewer services outside city limits. The body is considering ordinances to appropriate revenue for both the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 fiscal years.

• Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Presentation
• First reading of ordinance appropriating revenue for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• First reading of ordinance amending revenue appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Meeting & Event Center RFP Scoring Committee Resolution
• Draft Occupational Fee Ordinance

The Board of Commissioners approved the resolution establishing a committee to score the Meeting & Event Center RFP, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. Two revenue‑appropriation ordinances for FY 2024‑25 and FY 2025‑26 were read for the first time. Commissioners agreed to move forward with a strategic‑planning retreat using the Kentucky League of Cities and to place a Downtown TIF resolution on the June regular‑meeting agenda. The Board also requested several items—including a sewer resolution and affordable‑housing measures—to be added to the upcoming agenda.

• Adopted Meeting & Event Center RFP Scoring Committee Resolution (5‑0)
• First reading of FY 2024‑25 revenue appropriation ordinance (no vote recorded)
• First reading of FY 2025‑26 revenue appropriation ordinance (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to engage Kentucky League of Cities for strategic‑planning retreat and place it on the regular agenda
• Agreed to place Downtown TIF resolution on the June regular‑meeting agenda
• Requested Sewer Resolution, Sports Agreements, Strategic Plan contract, Sewer Bond, and Affordable Housing for June agenda

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics is holding a special meeting via video teleconference. The body will discuss the possible appointment of two board members and review previous meeting minutes.

• Possible appointment of two Board of Ethics members
• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2025
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2025

The board approved the minutes from the April 22 and May 19, 2025 meetings unanimously. It appointed Delvin Azofeifa and Marτn "Buddy" BenneƩ as new members of the Board of Ethics, also unanimously. An in‑person orientation meeting for the new members was scheduled for July 3, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

• Approved minutes from April 22 and May 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Delvin Azofeifa to Board of Ethics (unanimous)
• Appointed Marτn "Buddy" BenneƩ to Board of Ethics (unanimous)
• Scheduled orientation meeting for new members on July 3, 2025

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review several requests for Conditional Use Permits to operate short-term rentals and bed and breakfasts. The board will also consider Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior home modifications, including windows, porches, and site features.

• Conditional Use Permits for non-owner occupied short-term rentals at 725 Woodland Ave, 321 Logan St, and 104 Arnett Ave
• Conditional Use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast Home at 124 W. Todd St
• Certificate of Appropriateness for vinyl replacement windows at 710 Shelby St
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a rear porch at 616 Capital Ave
• Certificate of Appropriateness for walkways, patio, fencing, deck, and parking pad at 725 Woodland Ave

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics is holding a special meeting to discuss filling vacant board positions and appointing a secretary.

• Appointment of a secretary
• Vacant Ethics Board positions

The Board of Ethics unanimously appointed James Hale as secretary. A special meeting will be held to discuss applications for vacant board positions. The next regular meeting was scheduled as a virtual session on June 6, 2025 at 10:00 am.

• Appointed James Hale as secretary (unanimous)
• Planned special meeting to discuss ethics board applications (no vote)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for June 6, 2025, 10:00 am (virtual)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a consent calendar with several spending items, including a $95,121 emergency rebuild of the Second Street Flood Pump Station, a $108,985 AT&T cost agreement for utility relocation on Westridge and Vandalay roads, and a $53,675 survey contract for the Schenkel Lane Multi-Use Path. A public discussion on sewer service outside city limits will also be held.

• Emergency rebuild of Second Street Flood Pump Station – $95,121 (option 2 recommended)
• AT&T utility relocation cost agreement for Westridge Rd. and Vandalay Dr. – $108,985
• Schenkel Lane Multi-Use Path survey contract with Prime, A.E. – $53,675
• Landscaping bid award to Holts Landscaping for 2025 season – $44,795
• Amendment No. 8 with Palmer Engineering for Fort Boone Pump Station flood design – $89,435

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners authorized several contracts, including the utility road repair paving contract with Randle‑Daviess Construction, an AT&T cost agreement for utility relocation on Westridge Rd. and Vandalay Dr., a survey contract for the Schenkel Lane Multi‑Use Path, and emergency repairs to the Second Street Flood Pump Station. They also approved the 2025 downtown landscaping contract with Holts Landscaping, a $89,435 amendment to the Palmer Engineering flood‑design contract, and amendments with GRW Engineers for the Prevention Park Pump Station Consolidation project. A discussion on drafting a sewer‑service ordinance was held, but no vote was taken.

• Authorized utility road repair paving contract with Randle‑Daviess Construction (Mayor to sign)
• Approved AT&T cost agreement for utility relocation on Westridge Rd. and Vandalay Dr. (Mayor to sign)
• Authorized Schenkel Lane Multi‑Use Path survey contract with Prime, A.E. (Mayor to sign)
• Approved emergency repair of Second Street Flood Pump Station by Clark Electric ($95,121 total, Mayor to sign)
• Authorized 2025 downtown landscaping contract with Holts Landscaping ($44,795, Mayor to sign)
• Approved Amendment No. 8 to Palmer Engineering professional services contract ($89,435, Mayor to sign)
• Approved Amendments No. 3 and No. 4 to GRW Engineers professional services contract for PC3 project (Mayor to sign)
• Approved minutes of the April 28, 2025 regular meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners holds a work session to discuss updates on Fire Station One, a draft tourism ordinance, and youth sports association matters. They will also review Flock camera system updates and athletic usage agreements for parks. No final votes are scheduled; items may be referred to a future voting meeting.

• Update on Fire Station One
• Frankfort/Franklin County Youth Sports Association (FFYSA) update
• Yes Card Challenge Funding and 2025 Youth Survey Data
• Flock Camera update
• Tourism Ordinance Draft and Parks Memorandums of Agreement for athletic usage

Commissioner May moved to adjourn, Commissioner Unger seconded, and the motion was adopted by voice vote. The Board also requested that the Tourism Ordinance, Playbook Ordinance second reading, a zone change on Schenkel Lane, and details on the Strategic Planning Session be placed on the June work session agenda.

• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)
• Requested Tourism Ordinance be added to June agenda
• Requested Playbook Ordinance second reading be added to June agenda
• Requested zone change on Schenkel Lane be added to June agenda
• Requested Strategic Planning Session details be added to June agenda

Human Rights Commission

The Frankfort Human Rights Commission is meeting for general business, including committee reports and old/new business. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items listed. Action will be taken on unspecified matters.

• Fairness Officer Report
• Committee Reports
• Old Business and New Business
• Confirmation of next meeting on June 3, 2025

The commission reported no new cases and had no reports or old business. In new business, members voted 3‑1 to maintain the Frankfort Human Rights Commission. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Maintain Frankfort Human Rights Commission approved (3-1 vote)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed unanimously

Board of Commissioners

This regular meeting includes presentations on the Singing Bridge and flood updates, followed by a consent calendar. The board will consider approving a $28.55 million loan increase from the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority to fully fund the East Frankfort Interceptor project, a construction contract for a sewer casing at the National Guard entrance, a new lease for museum storage, and several public works contracts.

• $28,550,000 loan increase (total $48,275,000) from Kentucky Infrastructure Authority for East Frankfort Interceptor
• Construction contract with JODA International for $164,503 for PC3 Casing Entrance at National Guard
• Capital City Museum storage lease at 1009 Twilight Trail for $2,500 per month
• FY2025 paving contract with Louisville Paving Company (low bid, estimated $400,000)
• Approval to purchase service truck body and upfitting for $82,053.20

The Board approved a Funding Commitment letter to raise the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority loan by $28,550,000 for the East Frankfort Interceptor project and authorized the Mayor to sign. It also authorized several contracts, including a museum storage lease, a sewer casing contract, and the FY2025 paving contract. The Sanitary Sewer Extension contract with the Franklin County Board of Education was tabled.

• Approved Funding Commitment letter to increase loan by $28,550,000 for East Frankfort Interceptor (5-0)
• Authorized lease of museum storage facility at 1009 Twilight Trail, $2,500 per month
• Awarded PC3 Casing Entrance Project contract to JODA International, Inc. for $164,503
• Approved FY2025 Annual Paving Contract with Louisville Paving Company, Inc. (estimated $494,365)
• Authorized replacement of Truck #55 side‑loader arm for $73,353.76
• Approved purchase and upfitting of Fleet Maintenance Garage service‑truck body for $82,053.20
• Authorized Mayor to sign mowing services contract after sole‑source selection
• Tabled Sanitary Sewer Extension Contract with Franklin County Board of Education

Board of Ethics

The Frankfort Board of Ethics will hold a special video teleconference meeting on April 22, 2025, to approve minutes from prior meetings and continue deliberations on an ethics complaint filed by Timothy Luscher. The board may enter closed session under KRS 61.810(1)(j) for quasi-judicial deliberations, with possible action taken in open session.

• Approval of minutes from special meetings on March 27 and April 17, 2025
• Continued deliberations on ethics complaint filed by Timothy Luscher
• Possible closed session per KRS 61.810(1)(j) for individual adjudication
• Potential adoption of written determination in open session
• Meeting conducted via GoToMeeting with public viewing at 315 West Second Street

The Board approved the March 27 and April 17 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It entered a closed (executive) session, then returned to open session. The board voted by voice to adopt the written final determination that there was no violation of Chapter 39. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved March 27 and April 17 minutes (3‑0)
• Entered executive (closed) session (voice vote)
• Returned to open session (voice vote)
• Approved final determination of no Chapter 39 violation (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will hold a special meeting to adopt written findings from a preliminary inquiry into an ethics complaint filed by Katrisha Waldridge. The board will also conduct a public hearing on a separate ethics complaint filed by Timothy Luscher. The board may enter closed session for deliberations as allowed by state law.

• Adoption of written findings from preliminary inquiry regarding complaint by Katrisha Waldridge
• Public hearing regarding ethics complaint by Timothy Luscher
• Possible closed session for quasi-judicial deliberations

The Frankfort Board of Ethics held a special meeting, moving to closed session, then returning to open session, and adopted a written determination after hearing testimony. The board later voted to continue deliberations at a later date and adjourned the meeting.

• Motion to enter closed session at 4:45 p.m. adopted (3‑0)
• Motion to return to open session at 5:26 p.m. adopted (3‑0)
• Motion to adopt written determination adopted (3‑0)
• Motion to enter closed session at 6:18 p.m. adopted by voice vote
• Motion to return to open session at 6:41 p.m. adopted by voice vote
• Motion to continue deliberations at a later date adopted (3‑0)
• Motion to adjourn adopted (3‑0)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Frankfort/Franklin County Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on April 8, 2025, to consider four new business items: a conditional use permit for a duplex at 304 Swigert Avenue, an appeal to change a nonconforming use to an auto repair shop at 8921 Owenton Road, a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 130 Harvieland Road, and a waiver of pervious parking requirements at 1550 Leestown Road. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from March 11, 2025.

• Conditional Use Permit for duplex at 304 Swigert Avenue (Acquired Holdings LLC)
• Appeal of change of nonconforming use (ETVAC to auto repair) at 8921 Owenton Road (Wayne Holder)
• Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at 130 Harvieland Road (Anthony DiPeso)
• Waiver of pervious parking requirements at 1550 Leestown Road (Burns Builders LLC)

Human Rights Commission

The Frankfort Human Rights Commission will hold a routine meeting to discuss general business and take action. The agenda includes approval of past minutes, officer and committee reports, and old and new business. No specific proposals or public hearings are listed.

Board of Ethics

This special meeting of the Frankfort Board of Ethics will conduct a confidential preliminary inquiry per City Ordinance Section 39.17. The board may enter closed session to discuss potential employee discipline or quasi-judicial adjudications. After closed session, the board may take action in open session. The board will also discuss election of a chairperson.

• Discussion and election of a Chairperson
• Closed session for confidential preliminary inquiry under City Ordinance 39.17
• Potential action from preliminary inquiry in open session

The Board of Ethics elected Melissa Eaton as chairperson by a 3‑0 vote. The board then moved to a closed session, returned to open session, and subsequently issued a written reprimand to Mayor Layne Wilkerson based on a complaint deemed to have a minimal factual basis, also by a 3‑0 vote. The board also decided to initiate a hearing to determine whether Brent Sweger violated ethics rules and adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m.; all votes were 3‑0.

• Elected Melissa Eaton as Chairperson (3‑0)
• Moved to closed session per KRS 61.810(1)(j) (3‑0)
• Returned to open session (3‑0)
• Issued written reprimand to Mayor Layne Wilkerson (3‑0)
• Initiated hearing regarding Brent Sweger (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure projects, including sewer extensions and pump replacements. The body is also considering a $400,000 grant application for road improvements and various equipment purchases for public safety.

• Payment of $133,767.00 for utility relocation at Westridge Rd. and Vandalay Dr.
• Purchase of $59,595.48 in communications equipment for the Mobile Command Center
• Contract amendment of $215,812.00 with Hazen and Sawyer, PSC for the Willow Pump Station project
• Application for $400,000.00 in DOT Rural and Tribal Assistance Program funds for Leonardwood Drive/Doctors Drive/C. Michael Davenport Boulevard
• Payment of $40,000.00 to the Franklin County Property Valuation Administrator

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners authorized payment of a $133,767 utility relocation invoice and the purchase of $59,595 in communications equipment for the Mobile Command Center. They also approved a private sanitary sewer extension contract, a $215,812 amendment to the Hazen and Sawyer design contract, a $40,000 payment to the County Property Valuation Administrator, a $45,300 pump replacement for the Bon Air Pump Station, and a $400,000 DOT Rural and Tribal Assistance Program grant application. Finally, the Board approved six special‑event memoranda of understanding for 2025.

• Authorized payment of $133,767 utility relocation invoice (FPB Water)
• Authorized purchase of $59,595 communications equipment for Mobile Command Center
• Authorized private sanitary sewer extension contract with Kentucky Fish & Wildlife
• Authorized $215,812 amendment to Hazen and Sawyer design contract for Willow Pump Station
• Authorized $40,000 payment to Franklin County Property Valuation Administrator
• Authorized $45,300 purchase of replacement pump for Bon Air Pump Station
• Authorized $400,000 application for DOT Rural and Tribal Assistance Program grant
• Authorized six special‑event MOUs for 2025 community events

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will meet to review requests for conditional use permits for non-owner occupied short-term rentals and a certificate of appropriateness for a business sign.

• Conditional Use Permit request for a non-owner occupied short-term rental at 708 Woodland Ave.
• Conditional Use Permit request for a non-owner occupied short-term rental at 303 Shelby St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness request for a 14” by 40” sign at 127 E. Todd St. (Andy’s Artisan Bread).

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 135 acres at 650 Evergreen Road from Rural Residential to Agricultural. In new business, they will consider a sign package plan and waiver for The Paddocks commercial development at I-64 and US 127 S. They will also approve previous minutes and payment of bills totaling $21,574.17.

• Public hearing: zone map amendment from RR to AG for 135 acres at 650 Evergreen Road (Chris Vaughn and Tara Watkins)
• Consideration of sign waiver/modification and sign package plan for The Paddocks at I-64 and US 127 S (The Capital LLC)
• Approval of payment of bills including $14,815.00 to McBride Dale Clarion and $1,500.00 legal fee

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Frankfort/Franklin County Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to decide on six conditional use permit requests. Items include a daycare center, three short-term rentals, a bar/restaurant, and a campground. Staff recommends approval for the daycare with conditions.

• Conditional use permit for child daycare center at 1006 East Main Street (Marlene's Development Academy, max 50 children)
• Conditional use permit for short-term rental at 311 Big Eddy Rd (Toni and Andrew Boer-Nestmakers, LLC)
• Conditional use permit for bar/restaurant at 67 Buena Vista Drive (Nathan Doyle)
• Conditional use permit for short-term rental at 1801 Devils Hollow Road (Gary Wright)
• Conditional use permit for short-term rental at 6 Justice Lane (Emmanuel Becerra-German, Bluegrass Mesa, LLC)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the budget outlook, E911 funding, and parking rates at its work session. The agenda also includes a recognition for KY History Day and an executive session on the city manager evaluation and litigation regarding the Old Y.

• Budget Outlook Presentation by Andrew Hartley
• E911 Funding Discussion by Jason Monroe and Andrew Hartley
• Parking Rates Discussion by Jason Monroe and Eric Cockley
• KY History Day recognition with Megan Sauter
• Executive session for city manager evaluation and litigation regarding the Old Y

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes. They heard presentations on the budget outlook, a proposed revised E911 funding sharing model with the county, and a staff recommendation to adjust downtown parking rates. The board also requested a 'Board of Commissioner Playbook Ordinance' be added to the April agenda and discussed police body camera maintenance and opioid funding.

• Heard budget outlook presentation from Assistant City Manager Andrew Hartley
• Discussed proposed revised E911 funding sharing model with the county
• Discussed staff recommendation to adjust downtown parking rates
• Requested Board of Commissioner Playbook Ordinance be placed on April Work Session agenda
• Discussed police body camera maintenance; Chief Napier noted a five-year warranty and rotation agreement
• Discussed opioid funding; staff will bring distribution recommendations to April Work Session
• Moved into Executive Session to discuss City Manager evaluation and Old Y litigation; no action taken
• Adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

Human Rights Commission

The Frankfort Human Rights Commission will hold a regular meeting on March 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to discuss general business and take action. The agenda includes approval of past minutes, a fairness officer report, committee reports, and old/new business.

• Approval of past minutes
• Fairness Officer Report
• Committee Reports
• Old Business and New Business
• Confirmation of next meeting on April 1, 2025

The Frankfort Human Rights Commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and was informed that a case from December 2024 has been dismissed, with no new cases pending. Members discussed the structure of other human rights commissions and suggested requesting a budget line from the new City Commission. The next meeting is scheduled for April 1, 2025.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:43 p.m. (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several Public Works projects, including road reconstructions and a paving list. The meeting includes a proposal for a new Farmers Market Pavilion and a request to increase annual audit fees.

• Contract with Pauly Construction for Farmers Market Pavilion at Holmes and Regan St. for $990,574
• Right-of-way acquisitions for Westridge Rd. and Vandalay Dr. project totaling $1,521,162
• Approval of the FY25 Paving List
• Repair of Solid Waste Truck #58 automated arm for $72,231.70
• Increase of annual audit fee from $43,000 to $50,400

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted ordinances establishing regulations, licensing fees, and zoning rules for medicinal cannabis businesses, and updated parade/special event fees. The board also approved a consent agenda covering right-of-way purchases, road paving, a farmers market pavilion contract, and various equipment purchases. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted medicinal cannabis business regulations and fees (Ordinance No. 3, 2025 Series) (5-0)
• Adopted zoning amendments for medicinal cannabis businesses (Ordinance No. 4, 2025 Series) (5-0)
• Adopted parade and special event fee changes (Ordinance No. 5, 2025 Series) (5-0)
• Approved $990,574 contract with Pauly Construction for Farmers Market Pavilion (5-0)
• Approved $521,162 right-of-way purchase for Westridge/Vandalay project (5-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 right-of-way purchase for Parcel 2 (5-0)
• Approved $72,231.70 repair for Truck #58 (5-0)
• Approved $476,970 Mobile Command Center purchase (5-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Frankfort Architectural Review Board will meet on February 18, 2025, to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness ex-post facto for work already completed and planned at 304 E. Third St., including porch, siding, trim, doors, and windows. The board will also discuss adopting the 2024 work plan and a resolution supporting a Certified Local Government grant application. Previous meeting minutes from January 21 and February 4 are up for approval.

• Certificate of Appropriateness ex-post facto for alterations at 304 E. Third St. (Miguel Velasco)
• Adoption of the 2024 Architectural Review Board Work Plan
• Resolution to support a Certified Local Government Grant Application

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review staff reports and discuss several operational items. The body will consider a resolution regarding the reimbursement of capital expenditures from tax-exempt obligations.

• Resolution to reimburse the city for capital expenditures from tax-exempt obligations
• Pavement Management Plan Review
• Board of Commissioners Playbook Draft Ordinance
• 2025 Great Race Event discussion
• Updates on Fire Station 1 and affordable housing

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners held a work session on February 10, 2025, with no substantive votes except adopting Resolution No. 3, 2025 Series, which declares intent to reimburse itself for capital expenditures from tax-exempt obligations. The board also discussed upcoming items including the pavement management plan, fire station timeline, and abandoned properties strategy, but took no final action on those topics.

• Adopted Resolution No. 3, 2025 Series (reimbursement of capital costs from tax-exempt obligations) (5-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Frankfort Architectural Review Board will hold a special meeting on February 4, 2025, to discuss board member training, the Certified Local Government program, and a staff recommendation on a grant application. The board will also review 2024 historic preservation accomplishments and develop a draft 2025 work plan. This is a work session without public comment.

• Certified Local Government Grant Application — Staff Recommendation
• Development of the Draft 2025 Work Plan
• Recap of 2024 Historic Preservation Accomplishments
• Board Member Education and Training
• Review of Select Cases from 2022-2024

Board of Commissioners

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners will consider a consent calendar with multiple sewer department purchases and contracts, including a new dump truck, an electric Silverado, a pump replacement, and a chemical contract extension. They will also vote on right-of-way acquisitions for the Westridge/Vandalay project, a youth sports association agreement, and several personnel actions. The meeting is a regular session with citizen comments and ceremonial items.

• Purchase 2026 Freightliner M2 106 dump truck for $131,036 from Kentucky Truck Sales
• Amendment No. 1 with Hazen and Sawyer for $358,328.50 for BRIC Mero pump station design changes
• Purchase 2024 Chevy Silverado EV for $75,485 from Bachman Chevrolet
• Contract extension with USALCO for liquid alum at $1.8158 per gallon, budgeted $200,000
• Right-of-way acquisitions for Parcels 6, 8, 9 totaling $420,250 for Westridge/Vandalay project

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a consent agenda covering sewer, transit, and public works purchases, including a $131,036 dump truck and a $359,993 bus purchase. They adopted two ordinances: one amending the FY 24-25 budget and another establishing accelerated compensation for telecommunicators. The board also gave first reading to ordinances regulating medicinal cannabis businesses and parades/special events, and approved resolutions opposing centralized collection of local occupational fees and declaring Police K-9 Kilo surplus.

• Adopted FY 24-25 budget amendment (Ordinance No. 1, 2025) (5-0)
• Adopted accelerated telecommunicator compensation ordinance (Ordinance No. 2, 2025) (5-0)
• Approved $131,036 dump truck purchase for Sewer Department (5-0)
• Approved $359,993 purchase of two replacement transit buses (5-0)
• Approved $420,250 right-of-way acquisition for Westridge/Vandalay project (5-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing centralized collection of local occupational fees (Resolution No. 2, 2025) (5-0)
• Declared Police K-9 Kilo surplus for donation to another agency (Order No. 1, 2025) (5-0)
• Set aside $100,000 of opioid funds for local non-profits (5-0)

Architectural Review Board

The board will meet to elect officers, adopt a 2025 meeting calendar, and review three property requests. These include certificates of appropriateness for exterior work and a conditional use permit for a short-term rental.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for a street-facing deck and brick walkway at 115-117 Lafayette Drive
• Ex post facto Certificate of Appropriateness for roof, windows, and doors at 320 Logan St
• Conditional Use Permit for a Non-Owner-Occupied Short-Term Rental at 320 Logan St
• Election of board officers
• Adoption of the 2025 Architectural Review Board Meeting Calendar

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Frankfort/Franklin County Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to decide on seven conditional use permit requests. Items include a duplex/accessory dwelling unit at 142 Thompson Street, an adult daycare at 111 Saint James Court, a childcare facility at 142 Lane View Drive, and four short-term rental applications on Shadrick Ferry Road, Bridgeport Beson Road, Village Drive, and Fairway Drive. Staff recommends approval of the duplex permit with conditions.

• Conditional use permit for a duplex/accessory dwelling unit at 142 Thompson Street (staff recommends approval)
• Conditional use permit for an adult daycare facility at 111 Saint James Court
• Conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 49 Shadrick Ferry Road
• Conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 230 Bridgeport Beson Road
• Conditional use permit for a daycare facility at 142 Lane View Drive (industrial zone)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a proposed medical marijuana ordinance, an affordable housing committee update, and a draft memorandum of agreement for a youth sports association. Action items include appointing a Mayor Pro Tem and accepting the final Fiscal Year 2024 audit. An executive session is scheduled to discuss potential litigation regarding a construction dispute.

• Staff report on proposed Medical Marijuana Ordinance
• Staff report on Affordable Housing Committee Update
• Discussion of Draft Memorandum of Agreement for Youth Sports Association
• Discussion of Opioid Settlement Funds
• Acceptance of Final Fiscal Year 2024 Audit

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners held a work session on January 13, 2025, and took two formal actions: they unanimously appointed Commissioner Katima Smith-Willis as Mayor Pro Tem and accepted the final Fiscal Year 2024 Audit. The board also discussed upcoming agenda items, including a medical marijuana ordinance, opioid settlement funding, and a Youth Sports Association memorandum of agreement, but took no final action on these items. The meeting included an executive session on potential litigation regarding a construction dispute.

• Appointed Katima Smith-Willis as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Accepted the final Fiscal Year 2024 Audit (5-0)
• Discussed medical marijuana ordinance for future agenda
• Discussed opioid settlement fund allocation
• Discussed Youth Sports Association MOA (6-month initial term)
• Held executive session on construction dispute litigation

Planning Commission

The Frankfort-Franklin County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: two text amendments to regulate medicinal cannabis businesses in the city and county, and a zone map amendment for 607 Taylor Avenue to allow a short-term rental. They will also consider a modification of subdivision standards for a property at 301 Copperleaf Blvd. The agenda includes approval of minutes and payment of bills totaling $6,000.

• Public hearing on zone map amendment for 607 Taylor Ave from RD to CL (Bourbon Trail Holdings LLC) for non-owner occupied short-term rental
• Public hearing on text amendment to City of Frankfort Zoning Ordinance to regulate medicinal cannabis businesses
• Public hearing on text amendment to Franklin County Zoning Ordinance to regulate medicinal cannabis businesses
• Modification of streetscape requirements at 301 Copperleaf Blvd requested by P&N Development, LLC
• Approval of payments: $1,500 legal fee and $4,500 audit fee