City of Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission met July 19.

Here is the agenda provided by the Commission:

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Cynthia Lawder

Treasurer’s ReportLinda Rader

Public Petitions & Correspondence

Standing Committee Reports

• Anti-Litter (Campaign for care of property)Pam Fraley

• Banners/Christmas LightsPam Fraley

• City Welcome SignsPam Fraley

• Farmer’s MarketTom Sauer

• PlantersCathy Sauer

• Riverboat/Tour ProgrammingBrenda Owen/Patti Carter

o July: American Queen (28), American Duchess (29)

o August: America (14-15)

o September: American Queen (1), Queen of Mississippi (20), American Queen (25)

o October: Queen of Mississippi (4)

• Take Pride AwardMarla Yankey

• Historic Preservation Brenda Owen

Special Committee Reports

• Riverfront ImprovementTom Sauer/Sandra Starr

• State Bicentennial?

• Smithsonian “Museum on Main Street” exhibit 9/5-10/20Brenda Owen

• LST 325 visit to Chester 9/6-9/9Bob Lockhart

Commission Function Reports

• Public RelationsSandra Starr/Cynthia Lawder

• City Council updateRay Allison

• Welcome Center update Linda Sympson

• Randolph County Tourism?

Old Business

• Consideration of the difference between purchase and maintenanceTom Sauer

New Business

• Discussion and possible action based upon committee reportsMembers

• Relay of Voices—September 2019 Patti Carter

• Any other business that may come before the commission

• Popeye Parade participation

Adjournment & Next meeting: Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 6:30 PM at City Hall

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