Chester City Council meets tonight

/ News, Randolph County News

CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet this evening at 6 in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick St., Chester.

 

The tentative agenda for this evening’s meeting of the Chester City Council has been released.

 

CHESTER, ILLINOIS

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
         May 4, 2026
 
 
        I.            CALL TO ORDER                                                    
 
      II.            ROLL CALL
 
    III.            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

  – Iglesia De Dios Nueva Jerusalem`

–  Approve Excavation permits

  1. City Attorney
  2. City Engineer

 

VII.      COMMITTEE REPORTS

  1. Finance Committee (Alderman Wagner)

– Approve payment of bills

– Approve Invoice #22243 payable to J.T. Blankinship, Inc. for engineering for High Service Pump Line Replacement ($5,130.00)

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

   –     Approve sewer bill adjustments

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

 

VIII.    DEPARTMENT HEADS

  1. Police Department, Chief Bobby Helmers
  2. Fire Department, Chief Marty Bert
  3. Any other reports

 

  1. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit)
    1. Monroe Randolph County Transit

 

  1. OLD BUSINES

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS
    1. Discuss and/or approve a Resolution for the Fall Festival Parade October 17th, 2026
    2. Discuss and/or approve a Resolution for the Christmas on the River Parade December 5th, 2026
    3. Discuss and/or approve a Resolution for the Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk December 6th, 2026
    4. Discuss and/or approve a Resolution for the Iceless Skating Rink December 6th, 2026
    5. Discuss and/or approve a Resolution for the Great Bed Roll June 20th, 2026
    6. Discuss and/or approve Nate Heffernan as a new Auxiliary Firefighter
    7. Discuss and/or approve Mayor’s Appointments for 2026-2027
    8. Discuss and/or approve the 2026 Motor Fuel Tax Material Bids
    9. Discuss and/or approve Cole Park House Agreement
    10. Discuss and/or approve to hire Kristie Gibbs and Denise Rodenberg as new part-time Library workers
    11.  

Any other business that may come before the council

 

  • ADJOURNMENT