City of Chester City Council met Oct. 6

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By South West Illinois News Reports

Oct 5, 2025

City of Chester City Council met Oct. 6.

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. CORRESPONDENCE

VI. 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

VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Finance Committee (Alderman Wagner)

- Approve payment of bills

- Approve Invoice #22124 payable to J.T. Blankinship, Inc. for motor fuel tax engineering ($7,928.50)

- Approve Final Pay Estimate #3 and Change Order payable to Red Dot Construction for construction on Kipp Dr. ($294,680.94)

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

- Approve sewer bill adjustments

3. Ordinance, Marketing & Revitalization of 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

VIII. DEPARTMENT HEADS

1. Police Department, Chief Bobby Helmers

2. Fire Department, Chief Marty Bert

3. Any other reports

IX. PUBLIC COMMENT

X. OLD BUSINES

XI. NEW BUSINESS

1. Discuss and/or approve moving Matt Hoffman from a seasonal worker to an adult worker

2. Discuss and/or approve Tom Tudor as an adult worker

3. Discuss and/or approve bids for tree removal in the Cemetery

4. Discuss and/or approve the purchase of a new Chlorine System for the Sewer Department

5. Discuss and/or grant Gas Committee authority to purchase natural gas futures

6. Discuss and/or approve resolution for financial commitment for the Safe Routes to Schools Grant Application

7. Discuss and/or approve Nayax Service Agreement for Chester Public Library

8. Discuss and/or approve the purchase of a new Odorizer for the Gas Department

Any other business that may come before the council

XII. ADJOURNMENT

ALL TO ORDER