CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street.
The meeting is open to the public.
The tentative agenda:
Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda
1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 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
- Committee Reports
- Christmas On The River-Patti
- Fall Festival-Patti
- Raffle-Patti
- Work Schedule-Patti
- Haunted Trail-Cindy W.
- Vendors-Patti
- Grand Marshall-Patti
- Cole Playground Improvement Committee Update-John/Greg
- Driving Range Committee Meeting Update-Nick/Patti
- Old Business
- New Business
- Honorary Member Recognition-Patti
- Unfinished Business
- Any Other Business
- Adjournment Next Meeting October 14, 2025
The minutes of the previous Park Board Meeting:
Park Board Meeting Minutes
August 12, 2025
Called to Order at 6PM Jay Rebekah John Alderman Bert Patti Heather Joby Cindy W Wendall Greg Cindy M
Reading & Approval of minutes—1 st Greg, 2nd
Joby Correspondence—None
Non-Agenda Public Comment—Joe Allison present during meeting and is interested in joining the Park Board when a position opens.
Alderman Report—Would like to thank everyone for their help at the Summer Splash Recreation Report—Family Fun Day-will need to be in the Spring before Rec ball season begins. Will be at Cohen Park. To include whiffleball or kickball, inflatables, and color run. Motion made by David to approve, 2nd by Greg. Cohen Park Supervisor Report–None
Cole Park Supervisor Report—Looking into camera system for added security. Will need internet for the system to work properly. Also looking into speaker system to be used for community activities. Motion made by Wendall for Jay to make a decision independently on which system to purchase. 2nd by Greg
Committee Reports— Christmas on the River-None
Fall Festival-Greg/Joby not able to chair the variety show this year. City to chair this activity.
Haunted Trail-Condy walked it and it is possible to expand it this year. Meeting will take place with Patti, Jay, and Lorin
Cole Playground Committee-pictures of possibilities sent to board members. 2 reps are willing to get CADS & prices. Will increase budget from $100,000 to $300,000
Driving Range Committee-Draft of proposal read for Breezy Hill Dog Run. Some changes to be made. Voting at next meeting for which final draft will be presented to City Counsel.
Old Business–None
New Business–None
Unfinished Business—None
Any Other Business—None
Motion for adjournment made by David, 2nd by Greg Respectfully submitted Heather McCartney