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City Welcomes New Police Chief

The City of Galena is please to announce Chad Allison as the Interim Galena Police Chief. Mr. Allison comes to Galena with over 29 years of law enforcement experience under his belt that ranges from patrol officer to IAB to supervisory roles. He currently serves as the commander of ODET- a multi-jurisdictional drug task force. Chief Allison will step in for a six-month period while the city continues the search for a new police chief, recently vacated by Chief Noble Dobkins. Chief Allison will work with GPD employees, as well as city employees, to maintain the function of the department and provide a smooth transition for when Chief Dobkins term ends in just a few weeks. Chief Allison, although not from Galena, has many ties to our town. His wife of almost thirty years, Jana Price Allison, is a Galena native and long-time Galena supporter. We feel blessed to have Chief Allison on our team for the time we do and look forward to a great partnership and the benefits we will receive from his expertise. Please help us welcome Chief Chad Allison to Galena!

Accepting Letters of Interest for Vacancy on Galena Housing Authority Board

The City of Galena is always looking for dedicated residents who care about their community’s future.

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 February 18, 2025 at 12:00 pm.

LETTER OF INTEREST FOR GALENA HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 18, 2025 12:00 PM
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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.

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City of Galena Employee Application

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At the time of interview you will be required to sign a release form to all access to any and all of your records. This will include high school and college or university transcripts and credit information.

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Verification

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I certify by signing this electronically, that all the information submitted by me on this application is true and complete, and I understand that if any false or misleading information, omissions, or misrepresentations are discovered, my application may be rejected, and if I am employed, my employment may be terminated at any time. In consideration of my employment, I agree to conform to the office’s rules and regulations, and I understand that these rules and or the employee handbook do not form a contract of employment either expressed or implied, and I agree that my employment and compensation can be terminated, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at either my or the department’s option. I also understand and agree that the terms and conditions of my employment may be changed, with or without cause and with or without notice, at any time by the office. I understand that no city representative, other than the Mayor, and then only when in writing and signed by the Mayor, has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specific period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing.

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.

Demolition Formal Bid FormDownload
Contract-Removal and Demolition of Structure(s)Download

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.