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 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 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 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 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)

Human Rights Commission

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 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 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)

Board of Commissioners

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)

Board of Commissioners

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 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

Board of Commissioners

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 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

Board of Ethics

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 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

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 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

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 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 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 Ethics

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 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