September 17, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Melissa Gross
Treasurer’s Report Linda Rader
Public Petitions & Correspondence
- Shane Wagner’s request
Standing Committee Reports
- Beautiful Home Award JoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader
- Planters Linda Schafer
- Tourism Brenda Owen
- Popeye presentation at Orris Theatre in Ste. Gen October 17 @ 7:00 PM
- Greg Bilbrey presentation re: Illinois on the River book at Library November 14
Special Committee Reports
- Riverfront Improvement JoAnn Simmons
- Fairground Place Brenda Owen
Commission Function Reports
- Public Relations Brenda Owen
- City Council update Alex Moore
- Welcome Center update Bob Lockhart
- Randolph County Tourism Melissa Gross
Old Business
- Chester Bridge Demolition Brenda Owen
- Volunteers to work at tent selling ornaments/merchandise
- Rural Chester Family Farm Day debrief Anne Randolph
- Walking Trails JoAnn Simmons/Melissa Gross
- Popeye metal art plant hanger Barry Harle
- One opening on commission
New Business
- Any other business that may come before the Commission
Adjournment & Next meeting: October 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM at City Hall
Members
Alex Moore, City Council Rep | Barry Harle | Brenda Owen, Ch |
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Megan Berkbuegler | Mary Ann Heberlie | Linda Rader, Treas |
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Carla Draves | Bri Koeneman, C of C | Anne Randolph |
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Melissa Gross, Sec | Wendy Lochhead | Linda Schafer, Vice Ch |
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Chelsie Halterman | Bob Lockhart | JoAnn Simmons |
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