Village Board Notebook: Sales-Tax Revenue Exceeds November Expectations

Not everything the Frankfort Village Board does at its twice-monthly meetings involves votes and approvals. Here are few topics discussed at Tuesday's meeting.

November Sales-Tax Revenue Exceeds Projections

Sales-tax revenue for November reached $395,258, up $52,631 from last year, said Mayor Jim Holland. Currently, the village is on track to earn $4.38 million in sales-tax revenue for its fiscal year, which would exceed the $4.14 million budget projection.

, and the village boasts the lowest rate--7 percent--in the area.

"It's an indication that people are buying things in our community and that the economy is improving," Holland said.

Applications Available for Committee Openings

Holland and Trustee Mike Stevens encouraged residents to apply to serve on village committees. Application forms and committee descriptons are available on the village website, or they can be picked up at the .

Applications must be returned by 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, and residents chosen for committees will be informed by late April.

CNR Repays Village for 'Quiet Zone' Creation

Canadian National Railroad has paid back the village for the expense of creating a "quiet zone" along the rail line as , Mayor Holland said.

Implementation of the quiet zone began Dec. 14 and cost $366,286. Holland said that the railroad company has been very cooperative when it comes to honoring the agreement.