South West Illinois News

City of Chester City Council met June 16.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

V. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES DATED MAY 19, 2025

VI. CORRESPONDENCE

VII. REPORTS

1. Mayor

2. City Treasurer

3. City Clerk

- Approve raffle licenses

- Approve Business Incentive Applications

- Approve Excavation permits

4. City Attorney

5. City Engineer

VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Cemetery & Finance Committee (Alderman Wagner)

- Approve payment of bills

- Approve report of Evergreen Cemetery Clerk

2. Gas, Water, & Sewer Committee (Alderman Valleroy)

- Approve sewer bill adjustments

3. Ordinance & Public Property Committee (Alderman Maes)

4. Park & Recreation Committee (Alderman Bert)

5. Streets & Alleys Committee (Alderman Berry)

6. Fire Department & Public Safety Committee (Alderman Buckham)

7. Personnel & Insurance Committee (Alderman Dudenbostel)

8. Economic Development, Chamber & Beautification Committee (Alderman Moore)

9. Special Committees

IX. PUBLIC COMMENT

X. OLD BUSINESS

XI. NEW BUSINESS

1. Discuss and/or approve the purchase of an Insta-valve and installation for the Water Distribution Department

2. Discuss and/or ratify the purchase of a Hydraulic Drive Unit for the Water Distribution Department

3. Discuss and/or approve proposed Budget and Statement of Estimated Income for FY2026

4. Discuss and/or authorize preparation of Appropriation Ordinance and set hearing date (July 21, 2025)

5. Discuss and/or approve Motor Fuel Tax Material Bids for calendar year 2025

6. Discuss and/or ratify the purchase of communication equipment and tower for Sewer Plant

7. Discuss and/or approve two new Auxiliary firemen, Heath Kirby and Zach Eggemeyer

Any other business that may come before the council

XII ADJOURNMENT

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