CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet in regular session Thursday.
The meeting is open to the public.
The tentative agenda:
Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda
October 19, 2023
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Previous Meeting MinutesMelissa Gross
Treasurer’s ReportBrenda Owen
Public Petitions & Correspondence
Standing Committee Reports
- Take Pride AwardJoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader
- PlantersLinda Schafer/Tony West
- Riverboat visits/ToursLinda Rader/Patti Carter
- TourismBrenda Owen
-Update Chester brochure/map
– Chester landmark notecards
-Discover Downstate IL videoing on Oct 26
Special Committee Reports
- Riverfront ImprovementJoAnn Simmons
- Fairground PlaceCynthia Lawder
o Lighting update
o Finalize recognition/dedication event Oct 21Cynthia Lawder/Melissa Gross
- Eclipse April 8, 2024
o Specialty postmark
o Rana Eclipso Rising children’s book
Commission Function Reports
- Public RelationsBob Lockhart/Brenda Owen/Cynthia Lawder
- City Council updateBryce Hill
- Welcome Center update Bob Lockhart
o Worker schedule
- Randolph County Tourism
Old Business
- Evergreen Cemetery Comes Alive Oct.22 2:30-4:30Mary Ann Heberlie
- Scott Condor request
New Business
- Any other business that may come before the Commission
Adjournment & Next meeting: Thursday, November 16 at 6:30 PM at City Hall
Members & Liaisons:
Bryce Hill, City Council Rep
Barry Harle
Jodi Moreno
JoAnn Simmons
Patti Carter, City Rec. Director
Mary Ann Heberlie
Brenda Owen, Ch
Tony West
Jay Cooper
Cynthia Lawder
Linda Rader, Treas
Bob Buckham
Carla Draves
Wendy Lochhead
David Randall, C of C
Melissa Gross, Sec
Bob Lockhart
Linda Schafer