Author: Tracy Roberts
Accepting Letters of Interest for Vacancy on City Council
Ward 3: Unexpired term through January 2026.
Overview:
The Governing Body is the policy-making body of the City of Galena and decides what programs and functions that City government provides, in addition to responsibilities set forth by Kansas Statutes.
City Council meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Galena City Council Chamber located at City Hall 211 W 7th St.
Interested party must reside in Ward 3 of Galena, Kansas. See Map attached for details.
The City of Galena is always looking for dedicated residents who care about their community’s future to serve on our governing body.
Letters of interest can be mailed or delivered to City of Galena 211 W 7th St. Galena, Kansas 66739, faxed to 620-783-5111, or you may fill out the form below. All letters must be turned in by January 21st at 12:00 pm.
Chief of Police – Galena Police Department
The Galena Kansas Police Department is seeking a highly motivated individual with a desire to serve our community as the next Chief of Police. Galena is in Cherokee County in the southeast corner of Kansas bordering Missouri. The City of Galena offers a strong benefit package that includes 100% coverage for individual health and dental care. Retirement is currently through KPERS.
The Chief of Police position is a salary position based on qualifications. All uniforms and equipment, including take home vehicle are provided, with a mild call volume of 1,000 per year. Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years experience as a sworn police officer is preferred. Candidates must satisfy all state requirements as set forth in K.S.A. 74-5605 or certification by reciprocity. Applicants must have a valid drivers license.
Further information or to pick up an applications please visit City Hall located at 211 W 7th Street, Galena, Ks 66739. Applications can also be filled out online (see below). Questions may be directed to Chief Dobkins at 620-783-1900.
New Years Office Hours and Solid Waste Schedule
City offices will be closed Tuesday December 31st and Wednesday January 1st for New Years.
Tuesday December 31st and Wednesday January 1st Solid Waste routes will be picked up on Thursday January 2nd. Thursday January 2nd and Friday Janaury 3rd Solid Waste routes will be picked up on Friday January 3rd.
For utility emergencies during these times and after hours please call 620-783-1991.
Christmas Office Hours and Solid Waste Schedule
The City offices will be closed Tuesday December 24th and Wednesday December 25th for Christmas.
Tuesday December 24th and Wednesday December 25th Solid Waste routes will be picked up on Thursday December 26th. Thursday December 26th and Friday December 27th Solid Waste routes will be picked up on Friday December 27th.
For utility emergencies during these times and after hours please call 620-783-1991.
Toys For Galena Kids 2024
The Galena Police Department hosted their annual boot block on Friday December 6th and raised a little over $2500. These funds are spent each year bringing each student at Spring Grove a gift from Santa and his elves.
Any added funds that we receive the Police Department and Clerks office team up and adopt Galena families each year and shower them with gifts from Santa and his elves. We appreciate all the support from area businesses and residents. Without you we would not be able to bring smiles to all of the families.
If you were unable to stop at the boot block, donations of new unwrapped toys or monetary can also be brought to the Galena City Clerks office located at 211 W 7th St. or monetary donations can be made online at https://galenaks.frontdeskgworks.com/plugin/payments/guest-payments-session.html Select Toys for Kids Donation and make any size donation. Credit Card fees do apply.
Donations can be made in house until 12/13/2024 at 4:00 pm and online until 12/15/2024.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Formal Bid Solicitation for Demolition of 1020 S Main St
Responses are due before: December 2, 2024 @ 12:00 pm
Return bid to: Galena City Clerk’s Office, 211 W 7th Street, Galena, Kansas 66739
Bid Opening: Monday, December 2, 2024, at 6:00 pm before the City Council.
Bid Forms: All bids MUST be submitted on the Formal Bid Form and signed by an officer or employee authorized to sign bids. Formal bid forms can be picked up at City Hall or they are available below.
Please quote prices on equipment, material, or services listed below applicable to all structures located at the following address(es), 1020 S Main St, Galena, KS 66739.
For More information, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 620-783-5265 ext. 6.
Boil Advisory for a Portion of Galena Rescinded
For Immediate Release
November 5, 2024
Contact: Jill Bronaugh
Jill.P.Bronaugh@ks.gov
Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Galena, Cherokee County
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Galena public water supply system located in Cherokee County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in a portion of the distribution system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.
Laboratory testing samples collected from the City of Galena indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved.
For consumer questions, please contact the water system at: 620-783-5265 or you may call KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit our webpage: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service.
Boil Water Advisory for a Portion of Galena
Boil Water Advisory Issued for City of Galena, Cherokee County.
The City of Galena located in Cherokee County has issued a Boil Water Advisory for its distribution system for all residences on Shaw Hill Rd and Mercy Specialty Hospital and all buildings on that campus.
Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:
• If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
• Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water.
• Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
• Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
• Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
The advisory took effect on 11/02/2024 and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved. City of Galena officials issued the advisory because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Regardless of whether the public water supplier or Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced a boil water advisory, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.
For consumer questions, please contact the water system, or KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage: http://www.kdheks.gov/pws/emergencyresponse/water_disruption.htm
Restaurants and other food establishments that have questions about the impact of the boil water advisory on their business can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety & lodging program at kda.fsl@ks.gov or call 785-564-6767.
Water Leak Repair
Galena Public Works is currently working on a water line break on Shaw Hill Road. Please avoid the area so that our crews can repair the line as quickly and safely as possible.
It is possible that water pressure may be briefly reduced in some areas of town.