City of Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission met October 18.
Here is the agenda provided by the commission:
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes:Cynthia Lawder
Treasurer’s Report:Linda Rader
Public Petitions & Correspondence:
Welcome newly appointed members: Bruce Luthy Sr., Donella Butler, JoAnn Simmons
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
•Take Pride AwardMarla Yankey
•Historic Preservation Brenda Owen
Special Committee Reports:
•Riverfront ImprovementTom Sauer/Sandra Starr
o“Memorial” benches
•Smithsonian “Museum on Main Street” exhibit closes 10/20Brenda Owen
•Evergreen Cemetery self-guided tourShane Wagner
Commission Function Reports:
•Public RelationsSandra Starr/Cynthia Lawder
•City Council updateRay Allison
•Welcome Center update Linda Sympson
•Randolph County Tourism?
Old Business
•Quote for signs designating National Register properties Brenda Owen
•Christmas on the RiverPatti Carter
New Business:
•Discussion and possible action based upon committee reportsMembers
•Any other business that may come before the commission
Adjournment & Next meeting: Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 6:30 pm at City Hall
http://www.chesterill.com/beautificationtourism-commission/