Thursday, February 21, 2013
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With road conditions rapidly deteriorating as snow and sleet continue to fall, officials from the City of Wentzville closed city offices at 11 a.m. today. The city is also asking residents to move their cars off city streets to allow road crews easier access. “We made this decision for the safety of City employees and residents,” said Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione. “We have City snowplow crews working on City streets, but for their own safety we suggest everyone stay off the roads if at all possible and allow our snowplow crews to work on keeping up with this storm as it progresses,” said Guccione. Wentzville Chief of Police Lisa Harrison suggests that residents also check on their elderly neighbors. “It’s a good idea to call and check on…
Friday, January 25, 2013
Ralph Barrale has worked since 1998 to see Veterans Memorial Parkway stretch across the entirety of St. Charles County.
It's one of those moments that makes you love your job. During Wednesday night's meeting of the Wentzville Board of Aldermen, the aldermen voted to change the name of the the last remaining piece of Interstate 70's South Service Road to Veterans Memorial Parkway. According to city staff, the process is also being undertaken for sections of South Service Road in unincorporated St. Charles County and the City of Foristell. I was sitting in the back of the room, taking notes on my MacBook. The minute that the gavel came down, I signed onto Facebook and posted a message on the Facebook page for Lake St. Louis VFW Post 10350. Wentzville just passed the resolution for the renaming of the last stretch of South Service Road in St. Charles County …
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Petree Powell, also known as Petree Eastman, was once University City's assistant city administrator.
Petree Powell assumed the duties of Wentzville’s top financial position as Interim Director of Finance on Thursday, Jan. 10. Powell, who also is known as Petree Eastman, served as University City's assistant city manager from April 2007-June 2010. Her last position was as the city administrator in Crestwood. She left the position in March 2012. The Wentzville position became vacant at the end of 2012 when that city's Director of Finance Dennis Walsh officially retired. Walsh had worked for the city since June of 1988. Wentzville brought Powell on board as Interim Director of Finance through a contract with Interim Public Management, LLC (IPM). Powell’s training includes a law degree from St. Louis University, a Masters of City and …
Monday, January 14, 2013
The previous Director of Finance, Dennis Walsh, held the position since 1988.
(The following press release was submitted by the City of Wentzville.) Petree Powell assumed the duties of Wentzville’s top financial position as Interim Director of Finance on Thursday, January 10. The position became vacant at the end of 2012 when Wentzville’s Director of Finance, Dennis Walsh, officially retired. Walsh had worked for the city since June of 1988. The city brought Powell on board as Interim Director of Finance through a contract with Interim Public Management, LLC (IPM). Powell’s training includes a law degree from St. Louis University, a Masters of City and Regional Planning from the University of California-Berkely, and B.A. in Business Management and Media/Public Communications from Webster University. Over the course …
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Interested residents may apply online or submit an application to the city clerk's office.
(The following press release was submitted by the City of Wentzville.) The City of Wentzville is looking for citizens who are willing to volunteer their time and expertise as members of various city boards and commissions. Board and commission members help advise city officials and elected leaders on issues like planning, zoning, parks and recreation. Wentzville residents who are interested in applying to serve on a board or commission may access an application online at www.wentzvillemo.org, or call the City Clerk’s Office at (636) 327-5101 to obtain an application form. Any questions concerning the boards and commissions may also be directed to the City Clerk’s Office. Applications are being accepted for the following boards and …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
This story has been updated with candidates for the Wentzville School Board.
Tuesday, Dec. 11 was the first day for candidate filing for April 2013 municipal elections. Filing will continue until Tuesday, Jan. 15. READ MORE: Candidate Filing For April Election Begins Today Wentzville Wentzville City Clerk Vitulla Skillman confirmed to Patch that Michael Carter filed for municipal judge. For Ward 1 Alderman, incumbent Cheryl Kross has filed her candidacy. Also filing for Ward 1 is Robert Hussey. The only early filing for Ward 2 was incumbent Chris Gard. Filing for Ward 3 was recently-appointed Michael Hays. Also filing candidacy was John Zepaltas. Lake Saint Louis Lake Saint Louis City Clerk Donna Daniels confirmed to Patch that incumbent mayor Mike Potter filed for the Lake Saint Louis mayoral race. Current …
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Both Wentzville and Lake Saint Louis will elect three aldermen, and Lake Saint Louis will elect a mayor. The Wentzville School Board will fill two seats.
Candidate filing for the April 2, 2013 election begins Tuesday, Dec. 11 and runs until Jan. 15 for Lake Saint Louis and Wentzville municipal elections and the Wentzville School Board. City of Wentzville Filing for municipal office in Wentzville begins today, Tuesday, Dec. 11. Filing will remain open until Tues., Jan. 15. Wentzville City Hall is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and will be closed on Mon., Dec. 24 for Christmas Eve, Tues., Dec. 25 for Christmas Day and Tues., Jan. 1, for the New Year's holiday. The city will hold its municipal election Tuesday, April 2, 2013. One judge will be elected for a two-year term. Candidates for judge must be between 21 and 75 years of age; must be a licensed attorney, qualified to practice law …
Thursday, September 20, 2012
By August 31, the number of permits had surpassed the number for the entire year of 2011.
(The following press release was issued by the City of Wentzville.) According to records maintained by Wentzville’s Department of Community Development, new residential development in Wentzville is beginning to increase again. By August 31 of this year, the city had issued a combined total of 227 permits for single and multi-family residential development—207 for single-family and 20 for multi-family. In 2011, the total number of single and multi-family residential permits issued for the year was 218. Wentzville’s August 2012 totals pushed the city into the lead for residential development in St. Charles County. Housing-permit totals released by St. Charles County in September showed by the end of August Wentzville’s total of 227 permits …
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
The city worked through Interim City Management, LLC to place George R. Kolb in the position.
The City of Wentzville has issued a press release that George R. Kolb will serve as the city's Interim City Manager as part of a contract the city approved with Interim Public Management, LLC. Kolb has 40 years of city management experience, a Masters of Public Administration degree and is a credentialed City Manager. The press release states that Kolb should be assuming his duties with the City of Wentzville on Sept. 5. According to the agreement with IPM, the city will pay $3,100 per week plus expenses, provide a city vehicle for business use and pay lodging for Kolb. The city has also contracted the Mercer Group to find a permanent City Administrator, and once that happens, Kolb will continue with the city for a 45-day transitional …
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Proposition T, a renewal of a half-cent sales tax, was approved by 65 percent of voters in the Aug. 7 election.
(The following press release was issued by the City of Wentzville.) According to Mayor Nick Guccione and the city’s Interim Public Works Director, Douglas Lee, voter approval of Wentzville’s Proposition T on Tuesday meant the city should be able to keep up with important road development needs. Had Proposition T failed, it would have been a far different story. “If voters hadn’t approved Prop T,” said Lee “we would have had to limit current street maintenance programs and we would have been unable to proceed with new roadway construction.” Proposition T extended the city’s current Transportation Sales Tax (TST) rate for another 20 years, after the current TST expires on December 31, 2014. The city already maintains 116 miles of dedicated …
betty eyster
1:24 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
everyone should stay off the streets and all roadways un less emergency only then use the roadways...thank you more ›