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Frankfort commissioners approve $150,000 contribution to Develop Frankfort for property acquisition
Summary
At a June 30 special meeting, the Frankfort Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $150,000 contribution to Develop Frankfort to support future property acquisition for revitalization and economic development; the vote was 5-0 and the meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
The Frankfort Board of Commissioners voted unanimously June 30 to contribute $150,000 to Develop Frankfort to fund future property acquisition for revitalization and economic development.
City Manager Jason Monroe introduced the item and Penny Peavler, director of Develop Frankfort, gave a brief presentation on the request. Commissioner Katima Smith-Willis moved to approve the contribution; Commissioner Rob Richardson seconded. The motion passed on a roll call vote with Commissioners Richardson, Leesa Unger (participating virtually), Kelly May (participating virtually), Smith-Willis and Mayor Layne Wilkerson voting in favor and none opposed.
Mayor Layne Wilkerson opened the special meeting and read the teleconference notice, noting the meeting format (GoToMeeting) and a physical public-viewing location in the City Hall Board of Commissioners Chamber at 315 West Second Street; the meeting was broadcast via Facebook Live. The Board’s stated purpose for the special meeting was to consider and act on the contribution for future property acquisition related to revitalization and economic development.
The record does not specify immediate project locations, specific parcels, or a timeline for acquisition; Develop Frankfort’s presentation was described as brief and no public comments or dissenting views were recorded in the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
