The Council meeting focused on municipal updates and proposed legislative changes. Key topics included a discussion on an ordinance regarding the separation of recyclables at city-sponsored events to facilitate grant funding. Planning and zoning updates centered on efforts to address the local housing crisis through adjustments to density requirements, commercial floor usage, and parking standards. The Council also reviewed the execution of a lease for a new environmental center, the progress of city-wide street paving initiatives, and the implementation of a new searchable, digital ordinance codification system designed to improve administrative efficiency and public transparency.
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The council held a final reading and vote to pass a new Code of Ethics policy to establish standards for city officials and employees. Other agenda items included the ratification of the appointment of a new open records officer and an acting city clerk. The council also approved a substantial amendment to the ARPA allocation plan, shifting funds to support the development of affordable rental housing. Additionally, the council approved an amendment to previous resolution language regarding privatization and monetization efforts, and authorized a quote from S.J. Thomas Company Incorporated for repairs at the Chester Police Station. The meeting also included an update on the upcoming town hall regarding Crozer Hospital and a community state of the city address.
Apr 8, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Chester Council Council Meeting
The council enacted a new Code of Ethics to govern the conduct of officials and employees. Key administrative actions included the appointment of a new Open Records Officer and an Acting City Clerk. Financial decisions involved a substantial amendment to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to adjust budgetary line items, the acceptance of a quote for police station repairs, and the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a liquor license. Additionally, the council amended language in a prior resolution to formalize a policy against privatization and monetization efforts.
Apr 8, 2026·Board meeting
Chester City Council City Council Meeting
The meeting included a public comment session regarding the new code of ethics ordinance, which aims to hold city officials and employees to high standards of conduct. The council presented updates on the new citizen request feature in the mobile app, a town hall regarding the Crozer Hospital property, and a forthcoming community state of the city event. Legislative actions included the final passage of the code of ethics ordinance, the appointment of an open records officer and an acting city clerk, an amendment to the HOME-ARP allocation plan to increase funding for affordable rental housing, a resolution establishing city policy on privatization, and the approval of exterior repairs for the city police station.
