Chester County Natural Gas Authority Commission
The Chester City Council appoints two representatives to a five member board which establishes the policies for the Chester County Natural Gas Authority. Each member serves a 6 year term. For more information you may visit the Chester County Natural Gas Authority at www.chestergas.com.
The City’s appointees to the Commission are:
Linda Short – 6/2022
W.T. Holmes – 6/2020
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Chester Metropolitan District
The Chester City Council appoints three representatives to a nine member board which establishes the policies for the Chester Metropolitan (Water) District. Each member serves a 4 year term. You will find their web site atwww.cmdcsd.com.
The City’s appointees to the Commission are:
James B. Simpson – 7/2021
Raymond Douglas – 7/2021
Sharon Peterson – 7/2019
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Evergreen Cemetery
The City Public Works department is also responsible for the grounds upkeep and maintenance for Evergreen Cemetery. According to city records, Evergreen Cemetery was established in 1858 and is located on Cemetery Street. The cemetery is open to the public.
The Chester City Council appoints five representatives to an advisory Commission to monitor all concerns of the Evergreen Cemetery. Each member serves a 4 year term.
The City’s appointees to the Commission are:
Tasheika Carter-Fourney – 4/2021
Nancy Anderson – 4/2018
Deliaree B. Lann – 4/2020
Sally Meador – 8/2020
Peggy Johnson – 6/2021
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Fire District Commission
The Chester City Council appoints two representatives to a five member advisory Commission to all operations of the Chester Fire District. For more information on the Fire District click City Services. Each member serves a 4 year term.
The City’s appointees to the Commission are:
Ursula B. Crosby – 12/2020
Eddie Nunnery – 7/2018
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Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission has jurisdiction to review and approve or disapprove plans for any structure in a historic district or a structure in any district designated as a historic structure in the Zoning ordinance proposed to be constructed, altered, relocated, demolished, partially demolished or proposed to have the exterior architectural character altered. Applications may be obtained from the Chester County Planning Department. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Each member serves a 4 year term.
The City’s appointees to the Commission are:
Greg Winters – Chair 8/2021
Cheryl McBrayer – Vice Chair 6/2021
Corey Guy – 8/2021
Gracy Justice – 8/2021
Roy (Rob) Swisher – 5/2019
Frank Domnick – 5/2019
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Housing Authority Commission
The Chester City Council appoints a seven member board which establishes the polices for the Housing Authority for the City of Chester. Each member serves a 5 year term.
The City’s appointees to the Commission are:
Tammy Smith – Chair 7/2022
Sharon Feaster – 7/2021
Samantha Simmons Gaither – 7/2022
William Lyons – 7/2018
Hillary Cunningham – 7/2021
Linda Smith – 7/2019
Charlie E. Hopkins – 7/2020
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Planning Commission
The Planning Commission of the City of Chester is responsible for the reviewing proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for the City of Chester including determination of whether the proposed amendment is in conformity with the comprehensive plan of the City. Meetings are normally held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
The City’s appointees to the Commission are:
Robert Smith– Chair -6/2019
Wyonia Hinton – 5/2020
KimTricia G. Sanders – 5/2020
Angela Bedford-Days – 7/2019
Diane Simpson – 5/2020
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Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals is a five member board established by the City Council to address appeals of decisions of the Codes Administrator. The Board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. if there are appeals to review. Each member serves a 4 year term.
The City’s appointees to the Commission are:
Mary Beth Carr – 6/2020
Susan Treveiler – 5/2021
Rocky Pollard – 7/2019
LeTanya Hall Williams – 5/2020
Peggy Hopkins – 5/2020
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Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission is a 10 member board established by the City Council to act as an advisory body to guide the direction of the Parks and Recreation activities of the city. Each member serves a 4 year term.
The City’s appointees to the Commission are:
Nannette Austin – 12/2019
David “Bubba” Jackson – 12/2018
Sarah H. Simpson – 12/2019
Beth Harris – 12/2018
Courtney Caldwell – 12/2019
Helen McManus – 12/2019
Tom Hamilton – 12/2019
Ron Canty – 12/2018
Mitchell Crosby – 1/2018
Karen Kerr – 12/2018