City of Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Met Jan. 21.
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: Letter from Linda Sympson
Standing Committee Reports
•Anti-Litter & SignageBruce Luthy, Sr.
•Banners/Christmas LightsCynthia Lawder
Deteriorating Christmas banners
Replacement of Christmas pole decorations
•PlantersTony West/Brenda Owen
•Riverboat/Tour ProgrammingLinda Rader/Patti Carter
•Take Pride AwardJoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader
•TourismBrenda Owen
Popeye Photo benchJoAnn Simmons
Penny MachineBrenda Owen
Popeye Statue Brochure updateDonella Butler
•Historic Preservation Brenda Owen
Special Committee Reports
•Riverfront ImprovementCynthia Lawder
•Potential green space at corner of State and SwanwickRay Allison/Cynthia Lawder
Commission Function Reports
•Public RelationsCynthia Lawder/Bob Lockhart
•City Council updateRay Allison
•Welcome Center update Linda Sympson
•Randolph County Tourism?
Old Business
•Tourist brochures (on hold)JoAnn Simmons
•Advertising signage along Interstate 55Shane Wagner
New Business
•Motion to include the newest statue, Toar, with QR code
•Any other business that may come before the commission
Adjournment & Next meeting: Thursday, February 18 at 6:30 PM at City Hall
http://www.chesterill.com/beautificationtourism-commission/