Chester City Council meets this evening

/ News, Randolph County News

CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. today.

 

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

 

The tentative agenda for the meeting:

 

CHESTER, ILLINOIS

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

         April 6, 2026

 

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

  1. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

 

  1. CORRESPONDENCE
  2. REPORTS

 

  1. Mayor
  2. City Treasurer
  3. City Clerk

-Approve Raffle Licenses

-Approve Business Licenses and/or Incentive Applications

-Chester pool and Spa LLC

-William Smith

-Approve Excavation permits

  1. City Attorney
  2. City Engineer

 

 VII.     COMMITTEE REPORTS

  1. Finance Committee (Alderman Wagner)

– Approve payment of bills

  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)
  2. Recognition of Emily Grunewald (Eagle Scout Project)

 

  1. OLD BUSINES

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS
  2. Discuss and/or approve Cultural Resources Survey and Assessment for Route 150 Water Main Project
  3. Discuss and/or approve Cultural Resources Survey and Assessment for Lift Stations 2, 3, & 6 renovations
  4. Discuss and/or ratify resurfacing and fencing for the tennis courts at the Cohen Complex
  5. Discuss and/or approve proposal from Egyptian Sealcoating for sealing the fire department parking lot
  6. Discuss and/or approve to purchase new radios for the Fire Department
  7. Discuss and/or approve a Resolution Authorizing a Representative to Sign Loan Documents
  8. Discuss and/or approve the 2026 Motor Fuel Tax Material Bids
  9. Discuss and/or approve the holding of a Rural Chester Family Farm Day on September 12, 2026
  10. Discuss and/or approve the creation of a You Tube account for the Beautification/Tourism Commission to support walking trails
  11. Discuss and/or approve to hire Student Workers

 

Any other business that may come before the council

 

  • ADJOURNMENT