Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Janette Tarafa’s organization
Sep 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Council Of The City Of Chester Regular Meeting
The council discussed and passed several ordinances and resolutions, including the opening of a portion of Lloyd Street, the authorization of a Request for Information for engineering services, and a lease agreement addendum with Educational Data Systems, Inc. Key approvals included the appointment of fire cadets, the award of a construction contract for the police station renovation to LSN CM&E, LLC, and the authorization of a three-year medical and pharmacy program administration services agreement with Meritain. The council also heard presentations regarding community initiatives, received reports on city cleanup programs, and addressed public concerns regarding local infrastructure, smoke detector installations, and park maintenance.
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The commission reviewed multiple land development plans, including the conditional approval for the 3308 W. 2nd Street project involving parcel consolidation and building construction, with specific stipulations regarding street and sidewalk improvements. Additionally, the commission recommended approval for disinfection upgrades at the DELCORA Western Regional Treatment Plant and tabled a land development application for 2901-2903 West Third Street. The commission also discussed and moved forward the proposed Housing Barrier Reduction zoning amendments, covering adjustments to residential density, building height limits, and revised parking and loading requirements.
Aug 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Council Of The City Of Chester Regular Meeting
The council held a regular meeting to conduct city business, including the authorization of a handicap parking zone, approval of promotional testing for police personnel, and the issuance of road opening permits for the Chester Water Authority. Key resolutions included transferring real property to the Redevelopment Authority, approving a project-specific agreement for construction inspection services, and amending a cooperation agreement for RACP funding. Additionally, the council approved an extension for advisory services for the Police Department, authorized engineering services for a traffic calming project, and approved a change order for construction management services for the new public works facility. Finally, ten individuals were appointed to the position of Fire Cadet.
Dec 29, 2021·BoardMeeting
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Council Of The City Of Chester Public Hearing
The public hearing focused on the review and presentation of the 2022 City Budget. Discussion covered verification that the notice of the hearing had been properly advertised, and a detailed breakdown of the anticipated General Fund revenue of $62,953,696 and department expenditures. Additionally, clarifications were provided regarding minor budget adjustments resulting from recent collective bargaining negotiations, as well as increases to the carried-forward cash amount and the Capital Improvement Project Budget.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
