Chester public meetings in 2024
41 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Chester City Council is holding a special called meeting on December 18, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The only substantive item on the agenda is a discussion under New Business titled 'Employee Incentives.' No further details about the proposal are provided in the agenda.
- Discussion of employee incentives (no specifics or dollar amounts listed)
Properties Committee
The Properties Committee is meeting to review the Public Works Director’s report and discuss ongoing projects. The body will address maintenance at the Agribusiness Center and McAliley Apartments, as well as a contractual matter regarding Heba Sweets.
- McAliley Apartments backlot projects, shed, and pavement
- Agribusiness Center window tinting, roof, grease trap, and outdoor handwashing station
- Handicap parking at City Hall
- Executive session regarding a contractual matter with Heba Sweets
City Council
The Chester City Council will consider rezoning 192 Gadsden Street and 116 Academy Street from R6 to Core Commercial, and annex and rezone 519 Flint Street and 195 Ligon Street to R6. They will also discuss a request for hospitality tax funds for a pavilion stage and website redesign, and hear a petitioner on police neglect. An executive session is scheduled for contractual and personnel matters.
- Rezoning of 192 Gadsden Street and 116 Academy Street from R6 to Core Commercial
- Annexation and rezoning of 519 Flint Street and 195 Ligon Street to R6
- Request for hospitality tax funds for Chester Pavilion Stage (tourism-related facility) and Website Redesign (tourism promotions)
- Executive session on contractual matter (Sharp) and personnel (Municipal Court staffing, City Administrator evaluation)
- Petitioner John Barnet addressing police neglect
Parks & Recreation Committee
The Chester Parks & Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss the manager's report, football program, needs assessment update, and the aquatic and fitness center. Key topics include hurricane damages, needed maintenance, flooding at Guy Park, and vehicle noise. The committee will also consider restroom issues and future meeting schedules.
- Hurricane Damages to parks
- Flooding – Guy Park
- Aquatic & Fitness Center – Swimming Pool/Physical Therapy
- Needed Maintenance
- Vehicle Noise
Special Events Committee Meeting
The Special Events Committee will discuss logistics for the upcoming Winterfest event, including downtown decorations, event lineup, vendor coordination, and a decorating contest. All items are for discussion only; no formal decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Discussion of downtown Decor/Lights setup
- Discussion of event lineup and scheduling
- Review of walk entry points for Winterfest
- Vendor coordination and placement
- Pop-up shop proposal by Councilwoman Strother and Decorating Contest with CDDA
City Council
The Chester City Council will consider two resolutions: one for an Abandoned Buildings Revitalization program and another authorizing the sale or disposal of city-owned equipment and vehicles. A hospitality tax request related to unsafe buildings is also on the agenda. The council will enter executive session to discuss contractual matters with Joe Johnson Equipment and Enterprise Fleet Management.
- Resolution 2024-006: Abandoned Buildings Revitalization
- Resolution 2024-007: Ordinance authorizing sale or disposal of city-owned equipment and vehicles
- Hospitality Tax Request for unsafe buildings
- Executive session: Contractual matter with Joe Johnson Equipment
- Executive session: Contractual matter with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc.
Economic Development Committee
The Chester City Council is meeting on September 23, 2024, to discuss and possibly vote on several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include a local match commitment for an economic development grant, a law enforcement mutual aid agreement, and a first reading of an ordinance banning object throwing at parades. The council will also consider a city-wide speed limit of 30 MPH and a commission appointment for Parks & Recreation.
- Resolution 2024-04 - Commitment to Local Match for Economic Development Grant
- Resolution 2024-05 - Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement Signers
- Ordinance 2024-09 - Prohibition of Object Throwing at Parades and City Events (First Reading)
- Discussion of City-Wide Speed Limit of 30 MPH
- Executive Session on contractual matters (Sharp and Joe Johnson Equipment)
Economic Development Committee
The Chester Economic Development Committee meets virtually to discuss a City Administrator's report covering planning, ordinances, and policies. Old business includes community projects like Chester Christmas in Chester and a window decorating contest. New business features an action item on the Abandoned Buildings Act.
- Master fee schedule enforcement discussion
- Arts & Entertainment District ordinance
- Chester Christmas in Chester community project
- Winter Window Decorating Contest
- Abandoned Buildings Act – action item
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will discuss the format and timeline for financial reports, explore available funding sources, and begin lifecycle financial planning for city equipment. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is largely procedural and preparatory.
- Review of financial report format and timeline
- Discussion of funding sources for city operations
- Lifecycle financial planning for city equipment
Public Safety
The City Council is considering an ordinance to authorize the sale or disposal of city-owned equipment and vehicles deemed no longer useful or financially feasible to maintain. The items will be sold via sealed bid, auction, or salvage following public notice.
- Proposed sale of various vehicles including Ford Crown Victorias, Chevy Impalas, and a Porsche Cayenne
- Proposed sale of Watchguard systems and body-worn camera (BWC) docking stations
- Proposed sale of leather radio and gun holsters
- Proposed sale of 2500mhz radios
- Proposed sale of Pointblank outer carriers for armor
Public Safety
The Public Safety Committee will hear reports from the Fire and Police chiefs and discuss old business regarding a city-wide speed limit. New business includes an ordinance for vehicle disposal. No votes or final decisions are scheduled on the agenda.
- Discussion of city-wide speed limit as old business
- Introduction of an ordinance for vehicle disposal as new business
- Reports from the Chief of Fire and Chief of Police
Properties Committee
The Chester Properties Committee will hear the Public Works Director's report, consider new business on City Hall air quality testing, and then enter an executive session to discuss a contractual matter involving Heba Sweets. No votes or decisions on these items are scheduled during the open portion.
- Public Works Director’s Report
- City Hall – Air Quality Testing
- Executive Session – Contractual Matter (Heba Sweets)
City Council
The Chester City Council will hold a work session to discuss a vision for future growth and development. An expert will present on Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) as a potential tool. The council will then provide discussion and feedback.
- Vision for Future Growth and Development
- Introduction to Tax Incremental Financing (TIF)
- Expert presentation on TIF
- Council discussion and feedback
Parks & Recreation Committee
The Chester Parks & Recreation Committee will meet on October 11, 2024, to discuss several operational items, including hurricane damages, flooding at Guy Park, and needed maintenance. The committee will also receive updates on the Needs Assessment, the Football Program, and the Aquatic & Fitness Center's swimming pool and physical therapy services. Other agenda items include vehicle noise, rest rooms, and the November meeting schedule. No decisions or votes on specific funding or ordinances are listed; the meeting is primarily a discussion and update session.
- Hurricane damages to parks
- Flooding at Guy Park
- Needs Assessment update
- Aquatic & Fitness Center pool and physical therapy discussion
- Vehicle noise consideration
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will hear the City Administrator's report and discuss updates on street scape projects, community contests including 'Best Yard in The Ward' and 'Chester Christmas', and a proposed ordinance on object throwing. New business includes a Fall Window Decorating Contest. The meeting is largely procedural with no major financial decisions or rezonings.
- Street scape updates
- Best Yard in The Ward contest
- Chester Christmas planning
- Ordinance on object throwing
- Fall Window Decorating Contest
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is meeting to review the current budget and long-term financial planning. The body will discuss a budget addition for an Environmental Service Officer for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
- FY 2025-2026 Budget Addition for Environmental Service Officer
- Current budget overview
- Capital projects and investments
- Long-term financial planning
Public Works Committee
The Chester Public Works Committee will hold a meeting on September 11, 2024, including a director's report and new business items. The committee plans to discuss a proposed trash fees increase, bike racks on city properties, the recycling program, code enforcement program, a public works vehicle update, and an organizational chart. These are discussions and potential recommendations.
- Bike Racks on City Properties
- Trash Fees Increase
- Recycling Program
- Code Enforcement Program
- Public Works Vehicle Update
Parks & Recreation Committee
The Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to review a needs assessment and discuss the appointment of Yvonne Hughes. The body will also address park maintenance, including flooding and Duke Energy issues at Guy Park and graffiti removal at Finley Park.
- Commission appointment: Yvonne Hughes
- Flooding and maintenance at Guy Park
- Duke Energy matters at Guy Park
- Graffiti removal at Finley Park
- Needs assessment goals
Parks & Recreation Committee
The Chester Parks & Recreation Committee meets to discuss routine business including a manager's report, goals, and a needs assessment. Old business covers park security/lighting, signs, graffiti removal, and gate maintenance. New business includes Guy Park issues involving Duke Energy and park maintenance, as well as a discussion on pickleball. The committee will also consider commission appointments.
- Security and lighting improvements at city parks
- Graffiti removal and sign maintenance at parks
- Gate repair at city parks
- Guy Park: Duke Energy matters and park maintenance
- Discussion of pickleball facilities
Properties Committee
The Properties Committee will review a lease agreement for the AA Building. The body will also discuss the status of Penny Sales Tax projects and the Agribusiness Center sign.
- Lease Agreement for AA Building
- Agribusiness Center Sign
- Update to the list of City owned properties
- Status of Penny Sales Tax Projects
Economic Development Committee
The Chester Economic Development Committee will meet virtually on August 20, 2024, to receive updates on planning and ordinances, including a rental registry and candy-throwing rules. Old business includes the Agribusiness Center Manager position and community projects like the Best Yard in The Ward contest and a tourism video. New business covers Christmas in Chester, Chamber updates, and a county-wide best yard contest.
- Discussion of Rental Registry ordinance
- Discussion of Candy throwing ordinance
- Update on Agribusiness Center Manager position
- Community projects: Best Yard in The Ward Contest and Chester Christmas Parade
- New business: Christmas In Chester and County Wide Best Yard Contest
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will discuss a proposed trash fee increase, the recycling program, and code enforcement. The committee will also receive a vehicle update and review an organizational chart for the Public Works Department. No formal votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.
- Trash Fees Increase – discussion of raising rates
- Recycling Program – review of current operations
- Code Enforcement Program – potential updates
- Public Works Vehicle Update – status of city fleet
- Bike Racks on City Properties – installation proposal
Finance Committee
This meeting is procedural and administrative. The committee will elect a chair, review its role and responsibilities, and adopt a charter. No substantive financial decisions or public hearings are listed.
City Council
The Chester City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY 2024-2025 Annual Budget and consider its second reading. The agenda also includes reviewing bids for generators and rooftop HVAC systems. Additionally, council members will discuss city credit card procedures and potential council downsizing.
- Public Hearing: FY 2024-2025 Annual Budget
- Ordinance 2024-006: FY 2024-2025 Proposed Annual Budget (Second Reading)
- Bid Approval: RFP 2024-006 for Generators
- Bid Approval: RFP 2024-007 for Rooftop HVAC
- Commission Appointments: Ruth Gladden and Wyonia Hinton
Properties Committee
The Properties Committee will discuss updates regarding security camera systems and the Chester Sports Complex. The committee will also enter an executive session to address a contractual matter for the AA Building.
- Security Camera Systems
- Chester Sports Complex
- Contractual Matter – AA Building
Economic Development Committee
The committee will receive a City Administrator’s report and planning updates. Discussion will also cover old business regarding the website, AgriBusiness Center, and Chamber Banquet.
- Website update
- AgriBusiness Center update
- Chamber Banquet update
City Council
This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The only documents are the council packet and the agenda itself, indicating routine business.
City Council
This agenda contains only meeting materials—a workshop and council packet and the agenda for the May 28, 2024 meeting. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed in the provided text. The meeting appears to be procedural, with details available in the linked documents.
- Workshop and council packet PDF
- Agenda for May 28, 2024 meeting PDF
Properties Committee
This is a procedural meeting of the Properties Committee with no agenda items listed. The only document is the meeting notice itself, indicating no decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- No agenda items listed
Economic Development Committee
This is a procedural meeting of the Economic Development Committee with no listed agenda items. The agenda text simply states 'No Agenda', indicating there is nothing specific to decide or discuss at this meeting.
- No agenda items listed
Parks & Recreation Committee
The Chester Parks & Recreation Committee is meeting to hear the Parks & Recreation Manager's report on staffing and lifeguard regulations. They will also discuss updates on the master plan, Aquatic & Fitness Center hours, summer camp, the next park cleanup, and donation/volunteer letters.
- Parks & Recreation Manager's report on staffing and lifeguard information/regulations
- Master Plan update
- Aquatic & Fitness Center hours discussion
- Summer camp discussion
- Next park cleanup and donation/volunteer letters
City Council
The agenda for the March 25, 2024 Chester City Council meeting contains only meeting materials and no specific agenda items. The listed documents are the agenda PDF and the council packet PDF, with no decisions or discussions specified.
- Agenda PDF for March 25, 2024 meeting
- Council packet PDF for March 25, 2024 meeting
Properties Committee
The Properties Committee is meeting to discuss property-related matters. New business includes updates on the Community Garden/Agribusiness Center and Guy Park. Unfinished business covers the Police Building, technology, and McAliley Apartments.
- Community Garden Update/Agribusiness Center
- Guy Park (Duke Energy)
- Police Building Update
- Technology Update (cellular devices, media)
- McAliley Apartments
Finance Committee
This is a procedural organizational meeting for the Chester Finance Committee. The agenda covers introductions, the committee's role and charter, and next steps, with no specific financial decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts listed for discussion.
- Introduction of new chair and committee members
- Review of Finance Committee role and responsibilities
- Review of Finance Committee charter
- Discussion of next steps and action items
Parks & Recreation Committee
The Chester Parks & Recreation Committee is meeting to receive the manager's report on summer camps, maintenance, concessions, and events, and to discuss old and new business. New business includes updates on the master plan, a Pard grant, Guy Park improvements, a Wylie Park basketball court, and commission appointments. The meeting is a regular business session with no public hearings or votes on ordinances.
- Parks & Recreation Manager's report on summer camps, park maintenance, concessions, events, gate admission, and lawn service
- Update on parks equipment (old business)
- Master Plan update
- Pard Grant update
- Guy Park update: lighting, facility improvements, tree removal
Public Works Committee
The Chester Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes and a director's report. They will also address unfinished items such as door knockers/hangers, water bill inserts, truck radios, and commission applicants, and discuss new business regarding littering and dumping at apartments.
- Discussion of door knocker/hangers
- Water bill inserts for citizens
- Truck radios
- Commission applicants
- Apartments: littering and dumping
City Council
This agenda contains only meeting materials and no specific action items, discussions, or decisions are listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with the substantive content in the attached PDF documents.
- No specific items listed in the agenda text
Economic Development Committee
The Chester Economic Development Committee is meeting to receive the City Administrator's report and discuss updates on planning, ordinances, and policies. Old business includes the Agribusiness Center, business outreach, and community projects like Earth Day and the Ag+ Art Tour. The agenda is largely a working session with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Rental Registry ordinance update
- Agribusiness Center update
- Earth Day Community Cleanup planning
- Best Yard in The Ward community project
- Ag+ Art Tour update
City Council
The provided agenda contains only meeting materials and document links. There are no specific items, proposals, or decisions listed in the text provided.
Properties Committee
The Chester Properties Committee is meeting to discuss property-related matters, including updates on the Aquatic & Fitness Center, Police Building, Red Cross Building, and security systems. New business includes discussion of the Chester Sports Complex. The committee will also hold an executive session on a contractual matter.
- Discussion of Chester Sports Complex
- Update on Aquatic & Fitness Center
- Update on Police Building
- Update on Red Cross Building
- Executive session on contractual matter
Economic Development Committee
The Chester Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss routine updates and old business items, including the city website, the AgriBusiness Center, and the Chamber Banquet. No new decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.
- City Administrator's Report
- Planning update
- Website update
- AgriBusiness Center update
- Chamber Banquet update