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
http://www.chesterill.com/beautificationtourism-commission/
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