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Preparation for Winter Weather

In preparation for winter weather this week, we wanted to make citizens aware of some schedule modifications if the predictions really occur:

  1. All city offices are already scheduled to be closed tomorrow, February 17th, for President’s Day. 
  2. The regular council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 18th, will be postponed to a later date (and will be published when a new date has been set). 
  3. Mondays trash is scheduled to be picked up on Tuesday due to being closed for President’s Day. We may be delayed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays routes due to snow and below freezing temps. Worst case scenario, we will be caught up on all regular trash days next week. We will not be charging anyone for trash overages for next week or the following week.

All updates and modifications will be posted on the City website and Facebook page. Dispatch will run 24/7 regardless of weather. Again, this is solely in anticipation for severe winter weather. If we do not get what is predicted then it will be business as usual. 

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we (hopefully) close out the winter season. Check in on your friends, family and neighbors during this cold stretch. And keep our first responders and city lot crew in your prayers as they brave these cold days. 

Take care,

Ashley Qualls Groves 

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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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.

City offices closed for Thanksgiving

The city offices will be closed Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, 2024 for Thanksgiving.

Thursday Solid Waste Route will be picked up on Monday, December 2, 2024. Friday Solid Waste Route will be picked up on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

For utility emergencies please call 620-783-1991.

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

City Wide Yard Sale Oct. 5 and Map

Permits can be purchased at City Hall for $5.00

Permits must be purchased by Friday October 4th at 12:00 PM in order to be placed on the map.
Maps will be available Friday afternoon at Casey’s General Store, Dollar General, and Family Dollar Tree. The map will also be posted online on our website and Facebook page.
Do not forget to shop our local stores and grab a bite to eat at one of our amazing restaurants. Happy shopping!

Residential Clean up will be the week following. October 7th – October 12th. All items must be taken to Jordan Disposal located at 1040 E Front Street. You must bring a current City of Galena Utility Bill and proof of identity. Jordan Disposal will accept items Monday October 7th through Friday October 11th from 7am to 5pm and Saturday October 12th 7am to 1pm.

Fireworks 2024 UPDATED Times

Dates and times it is authorized to discharge fireworks within the City Limits of Galena, KS

***UPDATED TIME: On Monday, July 1, 2024 the City Council approved to extend the discharge times for Fireworks for the year 2024. Fireworks can now be shot until July 7, 2024 at 10:00pm.

June 27 through July 3, 2024

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

July 4, 2024

9:00 a.m. – Midnight

July 5, 2024

9:00 a.m. 10:30 p.m.

BOTTLE ROCKETS PROHIBITED. Bottle rockets and other similar self-propelled firework or fireworks devices consisting of a tube and attached guiding stock or rod shall not be sold or discharged in the city.

DISCHARGE ON STREETS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge, ignite or fire any fireworks upon any public street, alley or avenue or in any park or public place within the city.

THROWING PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, cast or propel fireworks of any kind in the direction of or into the path of any animal, person or group of persons, or from, in the direction of or into any vehicle of any kind.

Police Officer Position

The City of Galena, KS is looking for professional, self-motivated, community oriented, individuals to apply for Patrol Officer positions.

TYPE:  Full Time & Part Time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Applicants must be 21 years of age, a United States Citizen, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and good moral character.  Applicant cannot have felony or domestic violence arrests. Law Enforcement certified preferred but not mandatory.

The City of Galena is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants will be required to successfully pass a background investigation, psychological, physical, and drug and alcohol testing.

OBTAINING AN APPLICATION: To obtain an Application;  Print from City Web Site: www.Galenaks.gov  or request and return to: City Clerk’s Office at (620)783-5265, 211 W 7th Street Galena, KS 66739.

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City of Galena Employee Application

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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.