Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda

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

 

Megan Berkbuegler

Mary Ann Heberlie

Linda Rader, Treas

 

Carla Draves

Bri Koeneman, C of C

Anne Randolph

 

Melissa Gross, Sec

Wendy Lochhead

Linda Schafer, Vice Ch

 

Chelsie Halterman

Bob Lockhart

JoAnn Simmons