CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester.
The meeting is open to the public.
The tentative agenda:
Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda
1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6 P.M.
Call to order
- Roll call
- Pledge of allegiance
- Reading and approval of minutes of previous meeting
- Correspondence
- Non-agenda public comment: this portion of the agenda provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the board on items of interest within the jurisdiction of the board. (comments relating to items on today’s agenda are to be taken at the time the item is heard.) Comments will be limited to (3) three minutes and is not debatable.
- Alderman report- Nick Bert
- Recreation report- Patti Carter
- Cohen complex superintendent report-Bill Belton
- Cole Memorial Park superintendent report-Jay Allison
11 Committee reports
- a) driving range update-Nick/Patti
- b) Cole playground improvement committee update-Patti/Greg
- Old business
- New business
- a) Spring Fling-action plan
- b) Family Fun Day-action plan
- Unfinished business
- a) discuss vacancies recommendations
- Any other business
- Adjournment next meeting March 10, 2026
The minutes of the previous meeting:
Parks and Recreation Board
Meeting Notes
January 13, 2026
Meeting called to order at 6 pm Jay Greg Joe Joby Patti Cindy Billy Wendell
Reading and Approval of Minutes-Motion to approve, 1st Greg, 2nd Joby
Correspondence- Recognition Letter to board. Letter to remove Cindy Menefee will be going out in mail.
Public Comment -None
Alderman Report-None
Recreation Report-None
Cohen Park Supervisor Report-Information given regarding flag football. Shed concerns discussed. $35,000 budgeted, bids will be going out. Cole Park
Supervisor Report-None
Committee Reports-Driving Range: Flying Field/Breezy Hill must be vacated, per Mayor Joe Eggemeyer. Discussion was held regarding driving range and the possibility of moving forward within the next year. The board was encouraged to approach Alderman Nick Bert with any concerns.
Cole Playground Improvement: Discussion was held. Still gathering information.
Old Business- None
New Business-Election of Secretary: Joe Allison was elected for Parks and Recreation Board Secretary. Motion to elect, 1st Jay, 2nd Wendell. All in favor. Motion carried.
Meeting Dates: 2026 Yearly Planner provided by Patti.
Event Dates: 2026 Yearly Planner provided by Patti.
Unfinished Business-Vacancies: 3, maybe 4.
Any Other Business-None
Adjournment-Motion to adjourn, 1st Wendell, 2nd Greg.
Respectfully submitted,
Joby Petrowske