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.
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.
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.
Helicopter convoy stops at Wellington, KS for fuel.
The City of Wellington is seeking volunteers for the Recycle Center for 2012. This would be for groups of eight (8) or more people to work Saturday mornings from 9:00am to NOON. This would make a great fundraiser - the City will pay $100.00 per group per Saturday worked.
Please contact Jeremy Jones at (620) 326 3631.
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.
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
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.
FAIR STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS WILL BEGIN ON
FAIR STREET WILL BE CLOSED FROM 4TH STREET TO 1ST STREET. 1ST STREET WILL BE CLOSED FROM WOODLAWN TO CHERRY STREET.
ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE OF PROJECT IS 150 DAYS OR LATE OCTOBER.
WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE.
THANK YOU.
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.
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.
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.
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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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)
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.
Mill Street should be reopened by Wednesday - June 2. Ash Street North of Mill, however, will be closed on a block by block basis as the sewer line construction progresses north.
What is a weed or wild growth?
1. Brush and woody vines
2. Indigenous grasses that attain large growth and may become a fire hazard
3. Growth that may bear downy or winged seeds
4. Growth that harbors pests or vermin
5. Non-ornamental grasses or plants that are 12 inches in height
What is my responsibility?
It is the owner's responsibility to maintain the entirety of their yard (and any other properties they may own). This includes all yard and areas between property lines and centerlines of streets, alleys, easements, and rights-of-ways, public or private.
What happens if I don't maintain my property?
If an owner fails to maintain their property, a Weed Notice will be issued. This Notice will remain in effect until December 31 of the same year. Separate Notices will not be sent for recurring violations within the same year.
If an owner does not maintain their property within 12 days after Notice is given, the City will mow the property at the owner's expense. Mowing costs are calculated by square footage of the property, and will be a minimum of $75.00. Recurring violations will be mowed without additional notice.
What happens if I sell my property?
City code now requires two actions if a property is sold that has an active notice issued. First, the seller must provide the new owner copies of any existing notice. Second, the seller must provide a code compliance officer a letter from the new owner acknowledging the existing notice(s) and accepting full responsibility, signed and notarized by the new owner. Failure to perform either of these two actions may result in prosecution.
*The above is a summary of City Code, and does not supersede City Code. For more information, speak to a code compliance officer.
317 S. Washington/620-326-3871/codecompliance@cityofwellington.net
Charter Ordinance No. 25 was adopted by the City Council on July 13, 2010. The Charter Ordinance became effective September 23, 2010, after a sixty day protest period passed with no petition submitted.
The Quiet Zone proposal has been submited to BNSF. Here is additional information explaining "quiet zones".
In an effort to minimize electric service interruptions, tree-trimming crews will be in your area soon to perform tree trimming work and right-of-way clearing.
Falling trees and limbs are the leading cause of power outages. Furthermore, power restoration efforts are extremely costly. Safety hazards are posed when trees and vegetation come in contact with energized power lines. For these reasons, Wellington Electric Department constantly maintains a tree trimming and removal program.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as these professional crews perform the difficult and dangerous work necessary to ensure that you enjoy safe, reliable service.
For questions about the up and coming changes, please contact the Post Office at (620) 326-2891
June 3, 2011
For Immediate Release
Contact: Darren Vargas, Street Department Supervisor
326-7831
City Plans Street Maintenance Project on B Street
The City of Wellington Street Department plans to begin their 2” mill & overlay project. The maintenance will run from June 6th through June 23rd, weather permitting, and will cover 9 blocks on B St. from 15th to Harvey. “We are asking citizens to please not park on the street during the street maintenance process”. The hot mix asphalt needs time to cure, if you park on it too soon you may leave tire marks in the asphalt. Please wait until after the 23rd before parking on B St. Crews will be working on the streets from 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information, please contact the Street Department at 326-7831.
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