No charge for disposal of:
Yard waste - Defined as grass clippings, leaves and small plant trimmings. A separate pile or area is available for the
disposal of tree limbs, brush and ashes. All loads should be covered or tied down to prevent littering.
No trash, garbage or building materials of any kind will be disposed of at this site.
open weekly:
Monday 12:00 p.m. To 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. To 1:00 p.m.
Thursday 12:00 p.m. To 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m.
Hydrant testing will start on Sunday March 29th and will continue on weekdays only until all of the hydrants are tested.
Crews will be trying to keep the water as clear as possible. Some “dirtying” of the water may occur in the area that is being tested. The possibility exists for adjacent areas to receive some of the “dirty” water also.
This brochure is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided last year. We are committed to providing you with this information because informed customers are our best allies.
In an effort to make information and data more readily available to the citizens we have posted several maps to our web page. Please follow the link below.
The City of Wellington would like to offer home energy audits to our customers. We will schedule a time for a crew to come to your home and get the necessary information. You will receive a report on the time of return for dollars invested in weatherproofing or insulating your home. You must own the home and it should be at least ten years old. Audits will be conducted as time allows for crews to be scheduled. If you would like a free audit of your home contact:
Dale Miller or Cliff Zens
Electric Distribution
504 S Blaine
Wellington, Ks 67152
Ph 620-326-7211"Modern roundabouts are being constructed more and more in the state of Kansas, in the U.S. and around the world. The benefits range from increased safety, increased capacity and improved aesthetics over other types of intersections." David Church, P.E.
With the spring storm season quickly approaching the Wellington Engineering, Fire and IT Departments have put together a map showing the location of Storm Shelters throughout the city. Please take a minute and locate the shelter(s) that your family can utilize in case of emergency. It’s better to plan for your family’s safety before you hear the storm sirens. Please Be Prepared!
Please Contact the City Clerk's Office at 326-2811 for additional information
Office | Currently held by | Candidates |
| Mayor | Roger Stalbaumer | Unopposed |
| City Council 1st Ward | Jim Valentine | Jim Valentine Harley Freeman |
| City Council 2nd Ward | Cindy Antonich | Cindy Antonich Paula Gill |
| City Council 3rd Ward | Larry Shimer | Unopposed |
| City Council 4th Ward | Chris Buckman | Paula Mortimer Terry Nunemaker Thomas Kohmetscher |
We have placed a box in the City Clerk's office that you may leave comments for the Council Members. If you wish to leave them something, please place it in a sealed envelope and drop it off in the City Clerk's office. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Clerk's office at 620-326-2811.
City of Wellington, KS
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT - 2008 <-- Click to download report
Covering Calendar Year 2007
The Wellington Lake has reopened for activities. Old West camping area will remain without electricity throughout the weekend. Boating and fishing activities are allowed to begin again. The primitive camping area on the East and West sides of the Lake will remain closed and be reassessed next week.
In a continual effort to keep the citizens informed the rate increases for the first of the year are posted below.
Wellington electric department employees made the short trip to Mcpherson Kansas on Thursday October the 16th for the two day KMU, Kansas Municipal Utilities, workshop and 2008 Lineman rodeo. Workshop topics included regulators, metering, and KMU mutual aid discussion. A total of 17 municipalities from across Kansas attended the two day event. On Thursday afternoon the rodeo kicked off with the flag rising to the top of a 35 foot pole. Joe Jackson of Wellington took first place in the pole top rescue and also took first in the obstacle course event. Jason Rains from Wellington took second in the reclosure change out, second in the digger truck event and took third in the hurtman rescue. Two person teams also competed for the overall trophy with the team of Joe Jackson and Jason Rains taking first which in return sent the coveted traveling trophy back to Wellington. Joe Jackson also took the best overall award for the top score of all events combined. Also attending from Wellington were lineman Brian Lewellen, crew leader John Bales, and electric distribution supervisor Cliff Zens lecturing on mutual aid.
The KMU lineman rodeo is held every year and gives lineman a chance to sharpen their skills and also work and interact with each other. Most of the municipalities in attendance help each other out during natural disaster situations through a mutual aid program. This gives cities the ability to obtain assistance when resources are depleted do to natural disasters such as tornadoes, ice storms, wind damage, etc.
To receive our specials along with our newsletter, send us an email to wgc@sutv.com with your name, address, and telephone number. Please rest assured that your information will remain confidential. Email address must be on file to use the following specials.
If you would like to show your support for a Casino at the Wellington location please send your letters to the following address.
Or email him directly smartino@ksracing.org
8:30 A.M SHOTGUN START
AT THE WELLINGTON GOLF COURSE
4 PERSON SCRAMBLE (MAKE YOUR OWN TEAM)
FOR THE BENEFIT OF: USD 353 WELLINGTON AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
HOSTED BY: THE CITY OF WELLINGTON EMPLOYEES
ENTRY DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 AT 5:00 P.M. OR THE FIRST 24 TEAMS TO ENTER.
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Referendum For Vote November 4,2008
The City of Wellington encourages the active participation of the citizens. Please, let your voice be heard, vote on November 4th.
Public Meeting: Thursday, Oct. 9th @ 7pm @ Memorial Auditorium
Coffee: Tuesday, Oct. 14th, from 7:30-9am @ Memorial Auditorium
Chamber 3rd Thursday: Oct. 16th @ 12 noon @ Steakhouse
Public Meeting: Thursday, Oct. 16th, following the Homecoming Parade, @ Memorial Auditorium
Coffee: Tuesday, Oct. 21st, from 7:30-9am @ Memorial Auditorium
This past year the City Council completed a comprehensive review of the Animal Control Section of the City Code. As a result, certain revisions were implemented in the Animal Control Section. One of these changes was the passage of a “Tethering Ordinance” by the City Council on April 15, 2008. The effective date was delayed until November 1, 2008 to allow pet owners time to comply with the requirements of the ordinance.
Pet owners needing financial assistance in obtaining dog runs or overhead trollies to comply with the “No Tethering Law” may send a request to the Wellington Humane Society; P. O. Box #494; Wellington, Ks. 67152. As funds are available, assistance will be offered by the local organization to those owners with the greatest need.
A link to a complete copy of the Tethering Ordinance is below.
Donations to the Wellington Humane Society, to assist in purchasing runs, panels or trollies for those pets currently living on a chain would be greatly appreciated.
Lawn Mulching Rebate
This "Grass Cycling" program will provide an alternate to bagging.
January 1 through June 30 - the City of Wellington, KS will give you:
$30.00 rebate with proof of purchase of a new mulching lawn mower
$10.00 rebate with proof of purchase of a lawn mulching kit
When available, it is preferred that mulching mowers and conversion kits be purchased from Wellington dealers.
Rebate forms are available at participating Wellington businesses.
Rebate forms must be submitted to the City of Wellington by
AUGUST 31, 2008.
All residential customers served by the City of Wellington, KS Sanitation Department are eligible to participate.
SOME ADVANTAGES OF MULCHING INCLUDE:
REDUCES WASTE - SAVES TIME - SAVES FERTILIZER
CITY OF WELLINGTON
Residential Sidewalk Replacement Program
The City of Wellington has a program to assist City residential property owners in replacing old and/or damaged sidewalks.
The City will cost-share with a property owner and reimburse up to $2.75 per sq. ft. for 50 linear feet or less of replaced sidewalk, up to a maximum of $550.00 or $2.25 per sq. ft. for up to 75 linear ft. with a maximum reimbursement of $675.00.
Property owner may perform the work or hire a Contractor. All new sidewalks must be constructed of concrete and to current City sidewalk standards and is subject to preliminary, pre-pour and final inspection.
The program ends when the City's program budget has been expended or allocated; therefore those interested should complete and return the program application as soon as possible for approval and inclusion in the program.
Applications are available at the City Manager's Office, 317 S. Washington, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For additional information, please call 326-3631 or 326-3871.
DATE: October 30, 2008
Contact: Jeremy Jones, Director of Public Works
The City of Wellington is currently accepting volunteer requests to assist at the Wellington Recycling Center for the calendar year 2009. This opportunity is extended to civic organizations, for-profit and not-for-profit businesses, Churches and affiliated groups, and youth groups. For each Saturday worked at the Center, $50 is given to your organization or to a charity of your choice. For more information, please contact Jeremy Jones at 620-326-3631.
With the onset of the holiday season, it is important to focus on fire safety and prevention. The celebration of the season brings with it increased usage of electric lights, decorations, candles, and the ever popular Christmas tree, all of which can be potential fire hazards. Additionally, cooking fires increase during the holidays as families and friends gather to celebrate. By following general fire safety precautions, potential holiday fires, deaths, and injuries remain preventable.(USFA)
Winter Fire Safety During the winter months, residential fires are more prevalent...
Monday 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
City of Wellington Street crews will be canvassing the town, removing limbs dropped from trees growing in the street right-of-way. Please be patient as this may take week or so to complete.
CITY OF WELLINGTON
Residential Sidewalk Replacement Program
The City of Wellington has a program to assist City residential property owners in replacing old and/or damaged sidewalks.
The City will cost-share with a property owner and reimburse up to $2.75 per sq. ft. for 50 linear feet or less of replaced sidewalk, up to a maximum of $550.00 or $2.25 per sq. ft. for up to 75 linear ft. with a maximum reimbursement of $675.00.
Property owner may perform the work or hire a Contractor. All new sidewalks must be constructed of concrete and to current City sidewalk standards and is subject to preliminary, pre-pour and final inspection.
The program ends when the City's program budget has been expended or allocated; therefore those interested should complete and return the program application as soon as possible for approval and inclusion in the program. An application must be on file with the City prior to sidewalk construction.
Applications are available at the City Manager's Office, 317 S. Washington, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For additional information, please call 326-3631 or 326-3871.
The Take Charge Challenge is a friendly competition between six Kansas communities to reduce their energy use and save money. The City of Wellington has been selected as one of the Take Charge Challenge communities.
PLEASE HELP WELLINGTON WIN
Track your CFL Instalation and see how the City is doing
2009
The City of Wellington is again offering to their residential sanitation customers a rebate on mulching mowers and mulching kits. Mowers and kits must be purchased between January 1, 2009 and August 31, 2009. Forms must be submitted by September 14, 2009. Only one rebate per household will be given. Contact the City Utility Office at (620) 326 2821 for more information.
The City of Wellington, in conjunction with Kansas Power Pool, is offering refunds for qualified purchases of energy efficient heat pumps, refrigerators, air conditioners, and electric water heaters.
The program is intended to provide an economical method of disposal of unwanted and unsightly materials around residential property that is not included in the City's collection service.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
This year's Mosquito Spraying Schedule
Anyone with questions on mosquito spraying, please call the Street Department at 620-326-7831 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday
Wellington Lake is in the late zone (see map)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released the new brochure “2009 H1N1 Flu & You” to provide basic information on H1N1. The brochure is presented in a question and answer format and describes prevention and infection control procedures for adults and children.
Employees from the city of Wellington electric dept. attended the sixth annual KMU Lineman rodeo and workshop October 15th and 16th in McPherson KS. While there the city of Wellington maintained possession of the coveted traveling trophy for the second year in a row and for the fourth year overall. Over ten municipalities from across Kansas attended the two day workshop and rodeo. The morning of the first day was spent in educational workshops with the afternoon being devoted to the rodeo. Six two man teams competed for the traveling trophy and over 25 linemen freshened up their climbing skills in the rodeo. On the morning of the second day all lineman were split into three person teams and played electric quiz bowl to sharpen their knowledge skills. Attendees from the city of Wellington were Cliff Zens, John Bales, Randy Redford, Joe Jackson, Jason Rains and Brian Lewellen. Results for the six event rodeo were:
Pole climb-City of Pratt
Fuse change out-City of Wellington(Jason Rains)
Hurt man Rescue-City of Wellington(Joe Jackson)
Insulator change out-City of McPherson
Transformer change out-City of Wellington(Joe Jackson & Jason Rains)
Digger Derrick exercise-City of Russell
Team over all-City of Wellington
Quiz Bowl-John Bales(City of Wellington)
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Hydrant testing will start on Sunday March 21st and will continue on weekdays only until all of the hydrants are tested.
Crews will be trying to keep the water as clear as possible. Some “dirtying” of the water may occur in the area that is being tested. The possibility exists for adjacent areas to receive some of the “dirty” water also.
The high cost of home heating fuels and utilities has caused many Americans to search for alternative home heating sources such as wood burning stoves, space heaters, and fireplaces. Heating is one of the leading causes of residential fires. (USFA)
Winter decorations, as well as any items that are in violation of Prairie Lawn Cemetery Codes, will be picked up by cemetery staff on March 8, 2010 in preparation for mowing season.
Those wishing to recover items need to do so before March 8th.
If you have any questions please contact Jeremy Jones, Dir. of Public Works. (620) 326-3631
Gus opened the presentation by explaining the competition, the Take Charge Committee efforts, the City’s standing in the Challenge, and the prize! He encouraged everyone to change to CFLs and to schedule a Free Home Energy Audit. Gus introduced Robin, Brian, and Cliff, and applauded their hard work.
The winner of the Home Energy Makeover valued at $500.00 was Dan and Kim Hefley! Consolation prizes were drawn and those winners were Ermaden McClure, Delorace Carr, Joni Hall, and Jack Cook. These items were donated by Mill Creek Lumber and will be handed out at the time of the post audit review.
317 S. Washington, Wellington, KS 67152
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