CHESTER – The City Council of Chester, Illinois will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2026.

The meeting will be held in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois.

The meeting is open to the public.

The tentative agenda for the meeting;

         CHESTER, ILLINOIS

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

February 12, 2026

1. CALL TO ORDER

1. ROLL CALL

• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

1. CORRESPONDENCE

1. REPORTS
2. Mayor
3. City Treasurer
4. City Clerk

• Approve raffle licenses

–     Approve Business Licenses and/or Incentive Applications

–     Approve Excavation permits

4. City Attorney
5. City Engineer

• COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Finance Committee (Alderman Wagner)

–  Approve payment of bills

2. Gas, Water, & Sewer Committee (Alderman Valleroy)

   –     Approve sewer bill adjustments

3. Ordinance, Marketing & Revitalization of Property Committee (Alderman Maes)
4. Park & Recreation Committee (Alderman Bert)
5. Streets & Alleys Committee (Alderman Berry)
6. Fire Department & Public Safety Committee (Alderman Buckham)
7. Personnel & Insurance Committee (Alderman Dudenbostel)
8. Economic Development, Chamber & Beautification Committee (Alderman Moore)
9. Special Committees

• PUBLIC COMMENT (5 Minute Limit)

1. OLD BUSINESS

1. NEW BUSINESS

1. Discuss and/or approve an Ordinance Amending Article II – Solicitors, Section 7-2-11 – Fees
2. Discuss and/or approve an Ordinance implementing requirements for a tobacco license for sale within the City of Chester limits

Any other business that may come before the council

  XII     ADJOURNMENT