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Chester reviews four resolutions on parking, CDBG cooperation, police promotions and sister‑city MOU; no votes recorded
Summary
At a brief June 8 deliberative meeting, Chester leaders introduced four resolutions: to add handicap parking zones on several blocks (R71); renew an annual cooperation agreement for CDBG/HOME funds with the Chester Economic Development Authority (R72); authorize promotional testing for two corporals and one sergeant in the police department (R73); and enter a sister‑city MOU with Cocumbo, Cote d’Ivoire (R74). No formal votes appear in the transcript.
Mayor Stefan Roots opened the City of Chester deliberative meeting on June 8, 2026, and announced four resolutions on the agenda.
A city solicitor read Resolution 71, which "authorizes approval for the installation of the handicap parking zone" at specified blocks on West 9th Street, West 4th Street, Engle Street, West 12th Street, Blaine Terrace, Broomall Street and Barclay Street. The solicitor presented the measure and the mayor asked whether any council members had questions; none were offered during the recorded discussion.
A staff member explained Resolution 72 as the city’s annual cooperation agreement related to federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME program requirements. The speaker said the Chester Economic Development Authority will serve as the administrative agent and that the CDBG and HOME funds covered by the agreement begin with the new fiscal year on July 1. The staff member stated the agreement is the same model the city has used in prior years.
Resolution 73 was presented to start promotional testing in the police department to fill two corporal positions and one sergeant position. The staff member said the testing process would be initiated for those three eligible positions.
Resolution 74 would authorize a memorandum of understanding with the city of Cocumbo in Cote d’Ivoire to establish a sister‑city relationship for exchanges in urban management, culture and technology and shared goals in education, trade, economy and community development; the speaker said the signing is scheduled for Saturday morning and that the MOU is modeled on a prior agreement with Paraguay.
For the record, Councilman Davis joined the meeting during the conclusion of the agenda review. The mayor asked whether anyone on the council or in the public had questions or comments; with none offered, the mayor adjourned the meeting. The transcript does not record any motions, seconds or votes on the four resolutions.
