The City Council meeting addressed various municipal matters, including zoning amendments aimed at reducing barriers to housing and mixed-use development, and an update to the recycling ordinance to define community activities. Personnel actions included the promotion of fire department staff to Battalion Chief and Captain. Financial and contractual approvals covered grant acceptance for fire prevention, the sale of surplus fire vehicles, an extension for the homeowner rehabilitation program agreement, and a construction management contract extension for a new public works facility. Additionally, the Council authorized firms for lead abatement construction services and a change order for the public works facility construction, while also granting preliminary and final approval for a major land development plan submitted by the regional water quality control authority.
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City of Chester Aggregated Pension Board Board Meeting
The board conducted a hearing to consider an application to upgrade a disability pension to a heroic disability pension. The proceedings involved the introduction of exhibits and testimony concerning a high-speed police pursuit that resulted in an officer's injury. The city solicitor cross-examined the applicant regarding the specifics of the incident, including the departure from assigned duties and the department's pursuit policy.
Oct 14, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City of Chester City Council Deliberative Meeting
The City Council deliberated on several ordinances and resolutions, including amendments to zoning codes to reduce barriers to housing development, the addition of a definition for community activities to recycling ordinances, and the authorization of handicapped parking zones. The Council approved a preliminary/final lot consolidation and land development plan for a religious facility, authorized the submission of a Coastal Zone Management grant for a waterfront park feasibility study, and ratified the termination of a maintenance agreement. Additionally, the Council authorized the advancement of four firms for professional lead inspection and risk assessment services under the Lead Safe and Healthy Homes Program and ratified a letter of agreement for fire cadet EMT training.
Oct 13, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City of Chester Council Deliberative Meeting
The City of Chester Council reviewed and acted on several ordinances and resolutions. Key legislative actions included amending the city's zoning code to reduce barriers for housing and adaptive reuse, and adding a definition for community activities to the recycling ordinance. The Council approved handicap parking zones in multiple locations, granted land development approval for Tristate Islamic Burials, and authorized a grant application for coastal zone management. Additionally, the Council ratified agreements regarding project termination for the Chester Clean Ways ARPA Project, funding for fire cadet EMT training, and the selection of firms to provide lead inspection and risk assessment services.
