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Weekly Management Report
Bonnie Therrien, City Administrator
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Bonnie L. Therrien, City Administrator
DATE:
February 6, 2015
February 6, 2015
ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:
• City staff will continue their training in Lean Government/Six Sigma starting in late March.
A second Boot Camp with St. Louis County (who we worked with before) will be held March
30th and 31st for a new group of 15 staff members who have not received training as of yet.
In April (dates to be determined), the 15 staff members who attended our first Boot Camp
last year will go into Kaizen training, again with St. Louis County. During this April event, we
will also begin the Train the Trainer courses, so that select people in City Hall will be able to
train all staff members about the Lean Government experience. This will allow the City staff
to learn to be more efficient with all of our processes, and hopefully save money for the City
in the long run.
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Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 22nd! The Mayors Youth Advisory Council
(MYAC) will be hosting “An Afternoon of Equality” event in honor of Black History Month.
This event will be held in the gymnasium on the second floor of City Hall from 2 – 3 p.m.
There will be a video, readings, and a candle-lighting ceremony. Refreshments will be
served.
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The public is invited to attend a Main Street Visioning Workshop on Thursday, February
19th, in the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) Multi-Purpose Room. For the convenience
of attendees, two sessions covering the same material will be held. The first session will
begin at 4 p.m. and the second begins at 7 p.m. Attendees will hear presentations, view
exhibits and have the opportunity to discuss concepts for improving the public
infrastructure and overall aesthetics of the Main Street Corridor with City representatives.
Additionally, the public can provide feedback on concepts ahead of the Workshop through a
detailed survey available on www.ofallon.mo.us. The Survey is available on the main page
of the site or at www.ofallon.mo.us/o-fallon-connected.
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Environmental Services is losing a great employee today! Todd Greer worked his last day
today for O’Fallon’s Environmental Services department. During Todd’s six years with the
City, he has been an excellent employee. He does it all for us, from running routes,
delivering carts, managing our cart inventory to even helping as our second and backup
mechanic. He truly has done it all! He always has a smile on his face; he’s a self-starter with
a positive attitude and is always willing to do anything that is asked without question. We
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will miss you Todd, but we wish you the best of luck in the future as you move on to the
next chapter in your life!
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Police Officer Andy Stowers, assigned to the Emergency Management Office of the Police
Department, announced that he will be leaving the City of O’Fallon to pursue a career
opportunity at Texas A & M University in College Station, Texas next month. Andy has been
offered a teaching position at the University educating students in all areas of emergency
management. Officer Stowers has become the resident expert on emergency mobilization
procedures and guidelines not only for the O’Fallon Police Department, but is also
recognized as one of the leading authorities for this entire region due to his certifications
and credentials. Andy has been a loyal P.D. employee for 18 years and we’re all going to
miss his expertise and his infectious personality. We wish Andy all the best in his new
position and know he will be successful with this new endeavor. Good luck, Andy – we will
miss you!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
• O’Fallon Photo Club’s Annual Exhibit began on January 9th and will run through February 20th at
the Renaud Spirit Center. The exhibit showcases the best of recent photography work in color
and black-and-white images by the Club’s membership, which includes professional and nonprofessional photographers. For details, contact palirish@sbcglobal.net.
• Team O’Fallon invites everyone to join them tomorrow at the 2015 Polar Plunge on Saturday,
February 7th at 12:00 noon. Last year, Team O’Fallon raised $8,345 for Special Olympics, adding
to the $100,000 raised overall by the 2014 Lake St. Louis Polar Plunge. Earn prizes for fundraising
and join hundreds of others jumping into Lake Sainte Louise. The event and post-jump Plunge
Party will be held at the Lake Saint Louis Community Association Clubhouse. For more
information or to register, visit Missouri’s Special Olympics website, www.somo.org and look for
the Lake Saint Louis Plunge, then enter the phrase “O’Fallon Police.”
• An O’Fallon Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) meeting will be held on Tuesday,
February 10th at the Public Works Building located at 1089 Public Service Drive at 7:00 p.m.
• Candy, cards and flowers will be delivered to those living in care facilities on Friday, February 13th
for the annual Random Acts of Kindness Event courtesy of O’Fallon’s Volunteer Services
Department and City employees.
• City Hall will be closed in observance of President’s Day on February 16, 2015. The Renaud
Spirit Center recreation complex will remain open with regular hours and there will be no change
in service for O’Fallon’s Environmental Services trash and recycling collection.
COUNCIL AND BOARD/COMMITTEE DATES:
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The Parks Board will meet on Tuesday, February 10th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council
Chambers.
The Board of Adjustment is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, February 11th at 5:30 p.m. at City
Hall.
The next City Council meeting and Workshop are scheduled for Thursday, February 12th. The
Workshop begins at 5:30 p.m. and the Council meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION NEWS:
Parks and Recreation
• Recreation/RSC
• The Renaud Center will host 9 parties and 2 bash parties this weekend.
• The Daddy Daughter Dance is this Saturday, February 7th. It is sold out with 61 couples. We
are halfway through sessions of RSC Dance, Civic Dance, and Preschool dance classes.
• Preschool has 15 children registered! This is the highest registration we’ve ever had in one
session of preschool.
• These are the last regular season games for the Winter Basketball Season. The tournament
will be held February 14 and 15th at the Renaud Spirit Center.
• The Renaud Spirit Center will have additional recreational swimming on Monday, February
16th from 12:00pm-8:00pm.
• In 2014, the City of O’Fallon became a part of the “Let’s Move” initiative to fight the
epidemic of childhood obesity. That initiative includes five goals that each community
works towards to achieve Gold Medal status. Currently, the City of O’Fallon has achieved a
Gold Medal in three of the five categories. Last week the Recreation Manager, Aquatics and
Fitness Coordinator and Fitness Specialist from the Renaud Spirit Center met with Sherri
Mirador from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to discuss the next steps
in achieving Gold Medal status in the remaining two goals. A plan has been put into action
and the final two gold medals are anticipated in the next 4 to 5 months.
• Bid requests have been sent out for the addition of a canopy for the top of the slide tower
at Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center.
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Parks Division
Geocaching Post: On a trip headed to Union, Missouri area with Mean Gene and The
Rooter, logging caches as "MG/TR/RO" to be brief. We missed the "entrance" turn and had
to make a U-turn to get back. The coordinates were good enough to make this a quick find.
Thanks, O’Fallon P&R, for placing this cache! -- roelsch, Saint Charles, MO.
Crews continue equipment repair and maintenance on mowers, gators, and field
equipment.
Automatic locks are being installed on restrooms at Civic Park, Dames Park and Fort
Zumwalt Park.
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The fence is being removed from the tennis courts for reconstruction.
Repair and painting of picnic tables and trash cans continues.
Field repairs continue on Ozzie Smith Complex Fields A and B, and Westhoff Field 4.
Staff is working on changing MDSD binders to SDS.
Disc golf course and trails were maintained.
Soccer goals were repaired and maintained.
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Landscape Division
The annual flower beds at Hwy K and DD have been tilled and mulched to protect the bare
soil from winter erosion.
Trees and shrubs that were planted the previous week have been mulched at Ozzie Sports
Complex, TR Hughes Ballpark, Westhoff Park, Zumwalt Park and Sports Park Phase 1.
The crew and manager attended the Gateway Green Industry Conference hosted by the
University of Illinois to learn and review issues on emerald ash borer, urban agriculture,
native landscape in parks, broadleaf weed control, etc. that will assist in our own
landscaping of parks and municipal grounds.
The enclosed trailer #2 setup was completed for crew usage in the field.
Liriope was planted at the Westhoff Plaza to fill in the rest of the bed in front of the skate
park.
Formal bid specifications were compiled for a new brush chipper, fertilizer and pesticide.
Watering and inspections of heaters in the greenhouse continue to ensure proper functions.
Staff is finalizing the sustainability document for the Parks & Recreation Department.
Staff is working with Volunteer Services to organize the upcoming volunteer events for
parks and landscape.
Plans for a potential project with the O’Fallon Garden Club are being coordinated.
Right of way permits with the Missouri Department of Transportation were renewed for
2015.
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Festivals and Tourism
Plans are moving forward for the Garden Expo on April 11 in Fort Zumwalt Park. Several
vendors have registered for the event. Application deadline is March 13. All promotions
have been scheduled with the various media sources.
The Jammin’ concert schedule was finalized for the summer. Details were submitted to
Public Relations for inclusion in the spring brochure and to update the website.
Bands were booked for the May 1, June 13 and August 15 Food Truck Frenzy events.
Festival and Recreation Staff met to create an action plan for the Slide the City event on July
25 & 26.
The Festival Coordinator attended the Missouri Association of Fairs & Festivals annual
conference in search of new sideshows and attractions for the various events.
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Administrative Services Department:
• Volunteer Services
• The Speedy Bunch assisted with preparation for Saturday’s Daddy/Daughter Sweetheart
Dance, and completed several projects for various city departments.
• Alexis Jaegers, Volunteer Services Coordinator, scheduled presentations to the leadership
classes at Holt High School.
• New technology is being added to the database program that allows volunteers to sign in
and track hours using either a computer or iPad.
• Final details for Random Acts of Kindness were coordinated with O’Fallon care facilities for
this annual Team O’Fallon interactive event.
• Volunteers are currently signing up for Alternative Spring Break, TheatreWorks, Breakfast
with the Bunny, Challenge Run & Movie Night, Garden Expo, Earth Day, Mission: Clean
Streams, Park Partners @ Civic Park, Founders Day, and National Join Hands Day.
• A list of 2015 volunteer opportunities is available (www.ofallon.mo.us/volunteer).
• Volunteer Services’ 2014 Year-End Report is complete. See the numbers on the attached Volunteer
Services Hours and Volunteer Count. Amazing that every year, the staff brings in more volunteers
who give even more hours to our City. Fantastic job everyone and thanks to everyone who gives so
much time to make O’Fallon the great City it is!!!
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Facilities Maintenance
Miscellaneous work orders completed: worked on HVAC issues in the Police Department,
worked on floor at the Civic Annex, finished running electric to the card reader at Westhoff
Park Maintenance Building.
Worked on getting bids for paint for projects in Parks and Stadium.
Purchased lamps for Westhoff Park ball fields.
Performed preventative maintenance on exercise equipment at Renaud Sprit Center.
Finished with installation of carpeting in the lower level of Senior Center.
Fleet Maintenance
The January in-house safety meeting topic was “asbestos”.
Obtained pricing upgrade to pre-wet system on new truck (old pre-wet to new hydraulics).
Updating license plate registration due dates.
Registered for NTEA Truck Show.
Prepped F-550 flatbed/dump for service.
Met with Ed Roehr Company about police car outfitting.
Met with Police about Police car equipment and pricing.
Processed purchase order requests from the Finance Department for Dave Sinclair Ford, Lou
Fusz Ford, and Joe Machens Ford.
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Added F-350s and Police equipment to Agenda Quick for next Council meeting.
Received mid-year one F-550 and two F-350 pickups.
Undercoated two new F-550 flatbeds.
Processed invoices for plows and spreaders for F-550s.
Returned F-550 to Knapheide for final up-fit.
Transported F-550 to Knapheide for up-fit.
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Human Resources
Recruitment continues for: Park Maintenance Supervisor, Recreation Assistant, Internships
for Parks and Engineering, Police Officer as well as many other seasonal and part-time
positions.
Police interviews are scheduled for 2/4/2015
The 6 part training session “Effective Supervisory Practices 2015” has been scheduled for
February, March, and April.
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Information Technology
Access card install for City Hall/Police Department delayed until next Monday.
Finalize plans for wiring project at Public Works Building.
New computer setups.
Ranked Citywide IT projects for 2015. (Attached)
Finance:
• Finance
• The Finance Director continues to work towards obtaining a 401(a) plan document to
submit for City Council approval.
• The Revenue Committee met to start talking about potential revenues for the 2016 budget.
• The utility billing staff is working on changing the water cut off and restoration procedures.
• The Financial Analyst is finalizing the Department / Division sections of the 2015 Budget
Book.
• The Financial Analyst is troubleshooting the RSC credit card system. The system is not
recognizing the update to accept Discover cards.
• The Assistant Finance Director continues to prepare for the 2014 audit.
• Accounts Payable completes year-end invoice processing for 2014.
• Cash Receipts continues to post revenues appropriately to 2014 and 2015.
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Court
The Court Administrator is drafting a proposed ordinance for Alternative Community
Service.
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The Court Administrator and one assistant Court Clerk are participating in the Polar bear
Plunge for Special Olympics. Together they have raised over $4,000 for Team O’Fallon.
Economic Development:
• The Economic Development staff attended ribbon cutting ceremonies for O'Fallon Early
Childhood Center and Primrose School of O'Fallon at WingHaven. They also went to the
Regional Economic Development Network meeting at the St. Louis Regional Chamber office,
Do-It-Yourself Opinion Research Workshop at EDC and St. Charles County Workforce
Investment Board meeting. The staff began preparing for the semi-annual Retail Center
update and putting information together for the Main Street Planning Process.
• Staff met with a number of people interested in bringing business and development to the
City of O’Fallon including several brokers/developers, multiple business owners, and they
also attended an Open in the O inspection.
• Implementation of the Economic Development Strategic Plan objectives this week
included:
o Determine “Special Projects Areas” for targeted business attraction (Objective #20) –
Created Steering Committee and worked on public engagement for the Main Street
planning project.
o Improve business license process (Objective #35) – Met with necessary departments
to finalize the enforcement of the remaining businesses not in compliance with
obtaining a merchant’s license.
• Looking for a new restaurant or business that has just the goods and/or services you
need? Check out the O’Fallon Retail Map and Directory on the City’s website for local
businesses at http://www.ofallon.mo.us/business-map.
• This week staff conducted a total of 6 business retention visits, 13 business assistance calls,
2 business attraction efforts and 3 broker contacts.
Public Works Department:
• Environmental Services Division
• Complimentary Bulk Drop-off: The next Complimentary Bulk Drop-off will be on Saturday,
February 28, 2015 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please remember that we hold this event every
other month. The 2015 schedule for upcoming dates are listed on our website.
• Electronics and Appliance Recycling Event: We will be holding the next Electronics and
Appliance Recycling Event on Saturday, February 21, 2015 in the west parking lot of TR
Hughes Ballpark from 8:00am until 12:00pm. Items that can be dropped off at no charge
include: flat panel LCD/LED type TVs (old CRT/picture tube types will be taken for a charge),
appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, hot water heaters, etc.), computers, monitors,
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phones, printers, batteries (including automotive) and anything else that plugs in or runs on
batteries. Watch the O’Fallon Newsletter for more detailed information
Weekly Yard Waste Service: Weekly yard waste service has ended for the season. We will
begin weekly pick-ups again on March 10, 2015. During the off-season we will pick up yard
waste once per month on a call-in basis only for residents that are signed up for the service.
Those pickups will be on the fourth Wednesday of December, January and February.
Residents should call customer service at 636-272-0477 to schedule a pick-up during the off
season.
Presidents Day Holiday: There will be no change in services due to this holiday as it occurs
on Monday when we are not working. Please place your carts out on their regularly
scheduled days.
General Reminders
o Don’t forget our Resident Recycling Drop-off Container located at the entrance to
the transfer station
o Please encourage residents to bag their trash. This is the major reason for material
blowing through neighborhoods
o Please remember not to place your carts closer than four feet from any obstacle
including parked cars and mailboxes
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Engineering Division
2015 Fiber project: A prebid meeting was held this week and bids open Friday.
East-West Gateway fund applications are being prepared for the February 19th submittal.
Plan Review Update:
Wyndgate Village E Plat 3 As Built
Brookside Village A Phase 2 As Built
Wyndgate Village F Record Plat
Oakhurst Phase 1 As Built
St Louis Life Walking Trail Construction
6 Excavation Permits
Preparing for CAV with FEMA
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Street Division
Streets
o Completed 28 work orders
o The Street Division continues working on the approved 2015 budget items
o Streets received a new F550 Flatbed with snow Equipment
Stormwater
o Continue to work on the low water crossing at Westhoff Park
Traffic
Completed 5 work orders
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Water and Sewer Division
WWTP treated 50.55 million gallons (7.22 mgd daily average) of waste water last week and
produced 52.7 tons of fertilizer.
WWTP Maintenance crew performed routine maintenance and weekly PM’s
The Sewer Maintenance crew replaced a defective pump at the Mary Ridge Lift Station,
located and raised a manhole on Daffodil Court, prepared DD site for removal of lagoon
liquid, and moved fencing on south side of Cool Springs Building for parking improvements.
Renovation work for the field crew offices at the Cool Springs Building is still underway. IT
reports that PO is in routing for data port wiring that needs to be completed prior to
workstations being assembled and installed. Work stations have been ordered and should
be in, in 4-6 weeks.
The Distribution crew repaired leaking meter at Schreiter Ready Mix, performed turn offs,
and replaced 2 other leaking meter setters.
The current average daily water demand is 2.4 MGD.
Filter # 2 rehab is completed and is now on line.
Bi-annual calibration of main WTP flow meters is completed
Chemical purchases for WWTP and WTP are out for bid.
There were 2 water main breaks and 1 sewer back-up this week.
Police Department:
• Last week, we welcomed Sierra Haymes as the newest Police Officer to join our Department.
Sierra has been assigned to a Field Training Officer and has begun patrolling the neighborhoods
in our City as she begins her career in law enforcement. We know she will do a fantastic job for
us.
• Two residents from the Crystal Ridge Subdivision dropped-off a thank you card and an
assortment of fruit to show their appreciation to all of the officers in O’Fallon for the service they
provide to the City.
• O’Fallon Police Officer Michael Livia participated in the recent Guns & Hoses Boxing Event at the
Scottrade Center in support of the BackStoppers Organization. Mike fought a representative of
the fire service and won the bout on a decision by the judges. We are all very proud of Mike not
just because he won, but because he took part in such a worthwhile endeavor for an
organization which assists the families of First Responders who have fallen in the line of duty.
“Good Job, Mike!”
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The Police Department was up a little on false alarm calls in 2014, but collection rates were
considerably higher than 2013. See attached report.
Bryan Wieczorek, City Website Administrator, received the following email and passed it on to the
Chief of Police:
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I didn't want to bother anyone with a phone call and hope you might be able to forward this to
the appropriate personnel:
I called emergency services on Saturday afternoon. I had to hand the phone off to my son when
I heard my neighbor wasn't breathing. I ran inside with another neighbor and we got the victim
to a spot with enough room to perform CPR. My friend began chest compressions, then
stopped while I gave her two breaths. Then he was suddenly on the phone with EMS again,
receiving instruction. He handed the phone off to me and resumed compressions while I
relayed info between him and the EMS operator.
I want to specifically thank that operator from the bottom of my heart. She kept us calm while
we performed an act we'd trained for, but never had occasion to perform in real life. I'm afraid
that, in my excited state, I may have been short with her a few times. I want to apologize for
that. She is a credit to your organization and should know that whatever success we had in the
situation was mostly due to her.
I also want to thank the EMS personnel, Fire Department personnel, and O'Fallon police who
showed up on scene. Their demeanor was calm, cool, professional, and appropriately
concerned.
I hope the right people receive this note from a citizen who truly appreciates the sacrifices they
make for the good of others every day.
Planning and Development:
• Planning Division
• The Planning staff helped address questions about signage for several applicants, allowing
them to proceed with their permit applications.
• Staff prepared reports for the February Board of Adjustment meeting.
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Cases Scheduled to be Considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission
February 5th Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Items:
o Ward 1
 Request for approval of an amended Site Plan for Bramblett Hills multi-family
residential complex, east side of Bramblett Road
 Request for approval of a Site Plan for temporary classrooms to be used by
Living Word Christian High School, 1145 Tom Ginnever Ave.
o Ward 5
 Request for rezoning of 971 W. Terra Ln from I-1 (Light Industrial) to C-3
(Highway Commercial)
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March 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Items:
o Ward 1
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Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of alcohol
at 107 O’Fallon Plaza, Made Today Café and Bakery.
o Ward 3
 Request for recommendation for rezoning from HTCD to MUTDD and Area
Plan approval for Phoenix Parkway property in HTCD zoning district.
 Request for approval of a site plan for modular classrooms, Discovery Ridge
Elementary School, 2523 Sommers Rd.
o Ward 4
 Request for approval of a site plan for a Fresh Thyme Market grocery store,
2235 Hwy K.
o Ward 5
 Request for rezoning of 98 Plackemeier Dr. from newly annexed to R-1
Single-Family Residential.
 Request for approval of a preliminary plat for 98 Plackemeier Dr.
 Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit for kennel services, 1171
Bryan Rd, Diggin’ Dawgs & Company.
 Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the outdoor storage of
heavy equipment, 1009 Hoff Rd, SAK Construction.
 Request for approval of a site plan for SAK Construction, 1009 Hoff Rd.
 Request for approval of a site plan for auto sales, O’Fallon Interstate Motors,
1172 West Terra Lane.
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Cases Scheduled to be Considered by the Board of Adjustment
February 11th Board of Adjustment Agenda Items:
o Ward 5
 Request for a variance to allow the installation of a sign that exceeds the
limitations of the interchange district, 200 O’Fallon Square.
 Request for a variance to allow heavy equipment storage on a material other
than a paved surface, 1009 Hoff Rd.
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GIS
Finishing up the map and application for Environmental Services to record recycle pickup
locations.
Went to St Charles County to see their implementation of the Citizenserve software for
permitting and code enforcement.
Trying to resolve some firewall issues that are blocking some maps and mapping
applications and preventing them from working on our network.
Various map updates and analysis for several departments.
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BOARD/COMMISSION NEWS:
• MYAC will be hosting “An Afternoon of Equality” in the gymnasium at City Hall on February 22nd
from 2 – 3 p.m. in honor of Black History Month.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS/ANSWERS: Nothing this week.
MISCELLANEOUS:
• The EDC of St. Charles County & PfP of Greater St. Charles in cooperation with Big River Running
Company is hosting Cowbell Uncorked: OFF ROAD on May 9th. See attached flyer for more
information.
PROJECT UPDATES
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Administrative Services
Facilities Maintenance
New carpet was installed in the basement of the Senior Center.
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Parks and Recreation
Parks Division
Three light poles remain to be removed from Westhoff Diamond 5.
Preliminary plans for Westhoff tennis courts have been submitted to the City for review.
Staff completed ICS training and refresher course for emergency management purposes.
ATTACHMENTS:
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Citywide IT Project Ranking List
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Volunteer Services Hours and Volunteer Count
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2014 Police Department False Alarm Calls
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Cowbell Uncorked: OFF ROAD
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East-West Gateway Local Government Briefings
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IT CURRENT PROJECT RANKING
Ranking
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Project Name
Police Radios
911 System
Permit and Business
License Software
G.I.S. Server
Reverse 911
RSC Software
Video Server
IT 10 year Plan
Water/Sewer- Project
Manager Office
Connecting fiber to
Streets Shed
Dell Kace Appliance
Exchange 2013
Fiber Connection to Depot
Building
Fiber Connection to Firma
Road Buildings
MS Office 2013
Video Editing System
New Fleet Office
Revamp of PW field
offices
Health
At Risk
On Track
Start Date
01/05/14
06/30/14
End Date Owner
03/15/15 John Neske
05/30/15 John Neske
On Track
On Track
On Track
On Track
On Track
On Track
01/12/15
01/12/15
01/13/15
02/01/15
01/12/15
02/01/15
11/30/15
06/30/15
05/31/15
08/01/15
06/30/15
05/30/15
On Track
01/12/15
06/30/15 Mike Pratt
$ 17,000.00
On Track
On Track
On Track
01/12/15
01/12/15
01/12/15
06/30/15 Jeff Schuepfer
04/30/15 Jim Woerther
04/30/15 Brian Bazzell
$ 15,000.00
$ 27,000.00
$ 24,000.00
10.00%
25.00%
On Track
01/12/15
06/30/15 Jeff Schuepfer
$ 50,000.00
10.00%
On Track
On Track
On Track
On Track
01/12/15
01/12/15
01/12/15
06/01/15
06/30/15
04/30/15
06/30/15
08/01/15
$ 52,000.00
$ 100,935.00
$ 4,200.00
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10.00%
On Track
01/05/15
03/30/15 Mike Pratt
$
Volunteer Services Kisok
Streets building EOC
Timekeeping System
Warning Sirens
Wireless inside PW 401
Cool Springs
On Track
On Track
On Track
On Track
03/01/15
01/05/15
01/12/15
01/12/15
04/30/15
04/30/15
12/30/15
06/30/15
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$
$ 127,500.00
$ 117,000.00
On Track
01/13/15
05/13/15 Brian Bazzell
Brian Bazzell
Kevin Kingrey
Thomas Drabelle
Craig Feldt
Kenneth Snoe
Brian Bazzell
Jeff Schuepfer
Brian Bazzell
Kenneth Snoe
Jason Del Pozo
Kathy Halstead
Ken Hammell
Rebecca Kovach
John Neske
Budget
% Complete
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75.00%
$ 101,391.00
15.00%
$ 255,000.00
$ 42,000.00
$ 28,000.00
$
$ 42,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$
-
-
1.00%
0.00%
1.00%
1.00%
0.00%
VOLUNTEER SERVICES HOURS AND VOLUNTEER COUNT
Volunteer Services’ 2014 Year-End Report is complete. With our mission “to promote and
enhance city services through citizen engagement,” we’re excited to note that through the
development of new opportunities and an increase in community involvement, 2,555 citizen
volunteers provided 22,323 hours of service and support to city departments and boards!
In addition to the commitment and effort of Alexis and Megan, and the department staff who
work directly with us, much appreciation goes out to O’Fallon residents, businesses, churches,
schools, civic and leadership groups, and of course to Team O’Fallon!
We hope that departments will continue to consider how volunteers can assist with routine
tasks, special projects, or at public events. Many of the volunteers have unique skills and
experience, and all are anxious to help staff achieve their goals.
2014
DEPARTMENT SUPPORT
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
+ Team O'Fallon & Family
OPD:
CERT
Chaplains
Explorers
BOARDS: Advisory Green
TOTAL HOURS
2013 totals
Est. Value (per Independent Sector): $508,959
Hours
7,592
6,984
294
2,237
406
3,591
1219
Vol #
150
2,146
70
39
7
51
92
22,323
2,555
21,560
2,364
O’FALLON POLICE DEPARTMENT
2014 FALSE ALARM CALLS
OPD False Alarms
Business
Residential
Totals
2013
673
411
1084
2014
668
483
1151
% Change
-0.7%
17.5%
6.2%
OPD False Alarm Fines Paid
2013
6,000
2014
8,807
% Change
46.8%
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For More Information:
EDC of St. Charles County & PfP of Greater St. Charles
Kerin Miller, Race Director
Kelly Brown, Race Coordinator
636.441.6880
5 runners, 1 day, 62 miles: tailgate, run, repeat
Cowbell Uncorked: OFF ROAD, May 9
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO --- The folks behind the popular MO’ Cowbell Marathon are at it again with a
new and exciting five-person team race coming in May to Missouri Wine Country. Cowbell Uncorked: OFF
ROAD, it’s a 100K BaseCamp relay on the Katy Trail, through Augusta, Mo. and around Klondike Park, on
Saturday, May 9.
“We have taken everything people love about a trail relay and thrown it for
a loop, actually three loops! It is the first, BaseCamp relay in Missouri Wine
Country,” said Kerin Miller, Race Director for MO' Cowbell and Cowbell
Uncorked: OFF ROAD. The race is organized by the civic group Partners for
Progress in cooperation with Big River Running Company. “Cowbell
Uncorked: OFF ROAD is 'the' running experience of 2015! It combines the
challenge of distance running and the excitement of an all-day tailgate.”
Each teammate will run a 10K loop and two 5K loops, completing a total of
12.4 miles. OFF ROAD is capped at 200 teams and registration is now
open. Registration fee is $400 per five-person team. Prices increase after March 1.
Every runner will receive a short-sleeve technical-race shirt, a commemorative wine glass, a finisher’s
medal, access to lots of amenities and activities within the BaseCamp, race support and medical stations
provided by Mercy Sports Medicine, and hundreds of volunteers and spectators cheering for them.
“The BaseCamp will be 'the' place to be that Saturday for both the runners and the general public," Miller
said. “We will have health and fitness-related exhibitors, food trucks, wine tasting, foam rolling and yoga
sessions, massage therapy, live music, camp games and much more at our all-day tailgate.”
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February 05, 2015, Volume 18, Issue 06
In This Week’s Edition:
-Announcements
Map of the Month: Job Accessibility: AM Peak Hour by Auto - 2014
Missouri Waste Control Coalition Call for Presentations
Invitation for Bids - South Grand Rain Garden Fencing
St. Louis Earth Day Symposium - Call for Presentations
Nominations Open for Green Leaf Achievement Awards
Request for Proposals for Special Counsel and Bond Counsel
APA—St. Louis Metro Section Call for 2015 Award Nominations
Call for Project Applications: Surface Transportation Program - Suballocated (STP-S) and Congestion
Management and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Projects
-Conferences and Events
Free All-Neighborhoods Forum on Region's Fragmented Governmental Organization
The Impact of Community and Police Interactions on Individual Civil Rights in Missouri
Opportunity to Participate in National Geographic Geotourism Program
APWA Monthly Luncheon
Sales Tax in Missouri: Revision or Reinvention?
Right of Way Management Webcast
Conferences and Events Further Out
-News
A Guide to Department of Transportation Success
-Online Resources
Building a RainReady Nation - CNT Report
-Jobs
-Grants
St. Louis County 2015 Waste Reduction Grants
-Quotes
Past issues of the Local Government Briefings can be found at:
http://www.ewgateway.org/library/newsletters/newsletters.htm
To subscribe or submit an item for the newsletter, please contact:
Gary Pondrom, Editor, Local Government Briefings E-mail: garyp@ewgateway.org
Phone: (314) 421-4220 or (618) 274-2750
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Announcements...
Map of the Month: Job Accessibility: AM Peak Hour by Auto - 2014
East-West Gateway's Map of the Month for February shows the percentage of jobs in the eight-county
region that can be reached within a 45 minute travel time by auto during the AM peak period for residents
of each transportation analysis zone (TAZ). For example, a person living in St. Louis City or Washington
Park, IL could reach over 75% of the jobs in the region within a 45-minute commute by auto. In contrast, a
person living in Franklin County has far fewer job opportunities with the same travel time cut-off. You can
view this map by clicking on the Map of the Month icon at www.ewgateway.org.
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Missouri Waste Control Coalition Call for Presentations
The Missouri Waste Control Coalition (MWCC) Environmental Conference Planning Committee is seeking
speakers to present technical topics individually or in panel discussions during its annual conference to be
held at Tan-Tar-A Resort, Lake of the Ozarks, July 12 - 14. Each breakout session will be an hour and a
half and include 2 or 3 presentations. You are invited to submit a topic for presentation. The MWCC
Environmental Conference Planning Committee will select speakers based on time availability and
applicability to the conference focus. The deadline to submit a presentation is March 1. Selected speakers
will be contacted in early April. Go to www.mowastecoalition.org/event-1847705 to view the list of
conference topics and to link to the Call for Presentations page.
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Invitation for Bids - South Grand Rain Garden Fencing
The South Grand Community Improvement District is seeking sealed bids for fencing for the S. Grand Rain
Garden Project. Bids are due no later than 1 PM, February 6. Bids received after this time will not be
considered. Details and specifications are posted at www.southgrand.org.
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St. Louis Earth Day Symposium - Call for Presentations
St. Louis Earth Day is accepting presentation and poster proposals from sustainability professionals to
present at its annual Symposium on June 3, at St. Louis University. The Symposium theme is "Livable
Communities" with focus on biodiversity, community, food and transportation within an urban/suburban
environment. The St. Louis Earth Day Symposium provides educational and networking opportunities for
local government officials, community leaders and professionals from diverse backgrounds in the planning
and environmental fields. Participation in the Symposium provides an outstanding opportunity to support
important programming, raise your visibility in the bi-state St. Louis region, network with other
professionals, and share your experience and expertise with area decision makers. To send a presentation
proposal, go to www.stlouisearthday.org/events/earth-day-symposium. Submission deadline is February
27. For questions, contact cassie@stlouisearthday.org.
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Nominations Open for Green Leaf Achievement Awards
HeartLands Conservancy, Southwestern Illinois’ leader in conservation since 1989, is now accepting
nominations for its first ever Green Leaf Achievement Awards. The Green Leaf Awards will recognize
outstanding contributions to the environment within the Southwestern Illinois region. The Green Leaf
Awards will honor exemplary sustainability and environmental stewardship achievements of our current and
future leaders, businesses, organizations and communities. Through the awards, HeartLands
Conservancy hopes to advance awareness and innovation in sustainability, environmental stewardship,
and resource conservation in Southwestern Illinois. This year, award nominations will be accepted in the
following categories: Agriculture; Business/Industry; Community/County; Individual/Group; and
Youth/Education. The deadline to nominate is February 27. For information on how to submit a
nomination, description of each award category and information on the award presentations to be held April
16, go to www.heartlandsconservancy.org/greenleaf.
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Request for Proposals for Special Counsel and Bond Counsel
The City of Crestwood anticipates receiving a proposal for the redevelopment of a portion of the City known
as the Crestwood Plaza Redevelopment Area. The area is comprised of approximately 48 acres of land
(not including street rights-of-way) and includes Crestwood Plaza, a 1.1 million square foot regional
shopping center. The project is referred to as the Crestwood Plaza Redevelopment Project. In connection
with the redevelopment of the Area, the City desires to explore the feasibility of financing a portion of the
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costs of redeveloping the Area through the use of various economic development programs and has
determined that Special Counsel and Bond Counsel is needed to assist the City with the consideration of
proposed economic development programs, the negotiation of redevelopment agreements with the
potential developer, and the preparation, sale, and issuance of notes, bonds or other obligations related to
the project. It is expected that these services will be needed beginning in 2015. Proposals are due by 3
PM, February 13. Link to the RFP document from
www.cityofcrestwood.org/category/index.php?categoryid=28.
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APA—St. Louis Metro Section Call for 2015 Award Nominations
Submittal deadline extended
Every year, the St. Louis Metro Section of the American Planning Association (SLMS-APA) issues a Call
for Award Nominations requesting local, regional, state, and multi-jurisdictional governments as well as
non-profit entities, planning consultants and development groups to apply for the metropolitan area’s only
awards focused entirely on urban and regional planning. Section membership is not required to nominate
or be nominated for an award. This year, applicants are encouraged to apply for any of four award
categories: Award for Outstanding Plan Making; Award for Outstanding Plan Implementation; Award for
Outstanding Planning Practice; and the Dwight F. Davis Award for Outstanding Planning Advocate, which
will honor up to 3 elected or appointed citizen planners and/or planning professionals. Details for award
categories, submission criteria/rules, and the nomination form can be found at
www.mo-apa.org/slms-awards. Award nominations must be submitted by 5 PM, February 13.
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Call for Project Applications: Surface Transportation Program - Suballocated
(STP-S) and Congestion Management and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ)
Projects
For Illinois and Missouri municipalities interested in applying for federal funds for local transportation
projects, East-West Gateway Council of Governments is announcing that it will soon be accepting
applications for Surface Transportation Program-Suballocated (STP-S) and Congestion Management and
Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) projects.
STP-S funds can be used for projects such as: pavement preservation, highway expansion, congestion
mitigation, safety, environmental mitigation, transit, and pedestrian facilities. Projects on roads functionally
classified as local or rural minor collectors are not eligible for these funds. Bridges on any functionally
classified road are eligible for STP-S funds, however, bridges on roads functionally classified as local or
rural minor collectors may be replaced with only minimal connecting road work eligible for federal funds.
CMAQ funds are intended to fund transportation programs or projects that will contribute to attainment or
maintenance of the national air quality standards for ozone, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter.
Eligible activities include traffic flow improvement, demand management, shared ride services,
bicycle/pedestrian facilities, transit vehicles/facilities, and operating assistance for new transit service.
Maintenance projects such as road resurfacing/reconstruction and projects that add new capacity for single
occupant vehicles are not eligible.
Application forms and additional information is posted at www.ewgateway.org/TIPAppInfo/tipappinfo.htm
Application deadline is 4 PM, February 19, 2015.
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Conferences and Events...
February 6: QuakeSmart Business Summit
Program for earthquake mitigation best practices for businesses, governments and organizations
The State Emergency Management Agency and Missouri Seismic Safety Commission are two of several
partnering to host the QuakeSmart Business Summit on Friday, February 6, from 9 - 3 PM, at St. Louis
University. At the summit, you will learn about a program for earthquake mitigation, the QuakeSmart
Community Resilience Program for Businesses, Governments and Organizations. The Federal Alliance for
Safe Homes and Earthquake Country Alliance developed the program that includes comprehensive
earthquake vulnerability assessments and nonstructural and building retrofit information to protect lives and
to help avoid post-earthquake business interruption. This program is being launched to recognize efforts
that improve business continuity should an earthquake occur. Presentations at the summit will provide an
overview of the specific mitigation actions needed to address vulnerabilities. Attendees will also receive
valuable tools on specific steps that can be taken immediately in-house, and engineered methods of
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making all the needed adjustments to become a QuakeSmart Business. You will also hear from Missouri
companies who have taken steps to prepare for earthquake and other natural disasters. Registration is
free and lunch will be provided. Learn more about this seminar and register to attend at
http://goo.gl/LAeFHa. Learn more about the QuakeSmart program at www.quakesmartcommunity.org.
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February 19: Free All-Neighborhoods Forum on Region's Fragmented
Governmental Organization
SLACO (St. Louis Association of Community Organizations) will sponsor a free All-Neighborhoods Forum
on fragmented governmental organization in St. Louis City and County on Thursday, February 19, from
7-8:30 PM. The event will be held in Room T204 in the Performing Arts Center Theatre of St. Louis
Community College at Forest Park, 5600 Oakland. The forum, open to the public, is designed to help
residents gain a better understanding of the impact of our government structure on basic public services.
Parking is available in Lots C or D. Panelists will include David Leipholtz, Director of Community Studies,
Better Together; Mike Jones, former Deputy Mayor of the City of St. Louis who recently retired from the
County Executive’s Office; and Gerry Welch, Mayor of Webster Groves and past president of the St. Louis
County Municipal League. Better Together, sponsored by the Missouri Council for a Better Economy, has
released several studies on aspects of local government fragmentation. After opening statements, the
audience will submit written questions to a moderator who will select the topics to pose to the panel.
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February 23: The Impact of Community and Police Interactions on Individual Civil
Rights in Missouri
Missouri Advisory Committee to the U. S. Commission on Civil Rights - Public Meeting
The Missouri Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will convene a series of panel
discussions to examine police and community interactions, and the extent to which disparities in the use of
force may persist on the basis of race or color. The meeting will take place on Monday February 23, 2015,
from 8 AM to 5:30 PM, in the Auditorium of the J.C. Penny Conference Center at the University of
Missouri-St. Louis, 1 University Drive, St. Louis. The meeting is open to the public without registration.
State advisory committee members conduct reviews and produce reports and recommendations
concerning local civil rights issues, including justice, voting, discrimination, housing, and education. Go to
www.usccr.gov/press/2015/press-release_1-27-15.pdf for more information about this meeting.
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February 25 & 26: Opportunity to Participate in National Geographic Geotourism
Program
Free planning and orientation meeting at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel to promote geotourism
along Mississippi River
National Geographic and the Mississippi River Connections Collaborative, with partners along the way,
want to use stories to bring to life the unique attractions found along the shores of this mighty river. The
culture, heritage and ecological diversity will be compiled into an interactive, National Geographic Society
co-branded website of the region to encourage the world to visit and explore. Who should attend: Illinois
and Missouri interested businesses, non-profit organizations, tourism departments, local governments,
State and Federal agencies, and economic development staff. Like other National Geographic Geotourism
programs, the Mississippi River project aims to capture the unique places, artisans, attractions and
businesses connected to the Mighty Mississippi. These stories and places will be compiled into an
interactive, National Geographic Society co-branded website of the region that will be a dynamic resource
for promoting national and international travel. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the National
Geographic Sustainable Geotourism Program in Missouri and Illinois. A free planning and orientation
meeting will be held February 25, from 12:30-5 PM, and February 26, from 9 AM - noon, at the St. Louis
Union Station Hotel, 1820 Market St., St. Louis, Room: New York/Illinois Central. Please RSVP or send
questions about the meeting or hotel options to: Barbara Bernthal at bbernthal@grgstl.org or call (314)
932-4918. To see similar programs, go to www.natgeomaps.com/geotourism.
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February 26: APWA Monthly Luncheon
Topic: Changes to the Underground Facility Safety and Damage Prevention Act
The St. Louis Branch of the Missouri American Public Works Association (APWA) holds lunch meetings
every month. APWA is an association of professional engineers, public works staff, contractors,
consultants, and others who join together to exchange ideas and information, promote education and
training, and work as a team to meet professional and community needs. Derek Leffert will be speaking on
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Changes to the Underground Facility Safety and Damage Prevention Act. Networking will begin at 11:30
with lunch and the meeting beginning at noon. The meeting will be held at Orlando’s, 2050 Dorsett Village
Plaza Maryland Heights, MO 63043 on February 26. Register to attend at http://missouri.apwa.net Cost is
$20 for members and $25 for non-members. Registration deadline is 4 PM, February 13.
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February 26: Sales Tax in Missouri: Revision or Reinvention?
St. Louis Metropolitan Research Exchange Seminar presents five scenarios for restructuring, and
their implications.
Join the St. Louis Metropolitan Research Exchange (STLMRE) on Thursday, February 26 from noon to 1
PM at the Creative Exchange Lab (CEL) at 3307 Washington Avenue, St. Louis. Webster University’s Jim
Brasfield, on behalf of the Applied Research Collaborative, will present his research that describes and
briefly analyzes a series of five possible scenarios for restructuring the sales tax system in Missouri. This
event is free and open to the public, and there is plenty of on-street parking available. Call John Wagner at
(314) 982-1419 or e-mail him at jlwagner@metrostlouis.org with questions.
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March 5: Right of Way Management Webcast
Description: Join Derrick Saedal, Supervisor of Underground Structures, City of Winnipeg, Canada for a
discussion of how the City of Winnipeg moved from managing right of way projects via spreadsheet to
cloud-based coordination, saving significant time and taxpayer dollars. Learn how Winnipeg leveraged
technology and benefitted from: real-time, map-based coordination and collaboration; enhanced
communication and planning between government agencies and utilities; conflict identification prior to
construction; optimization of limited budgets and opportunities for cost sharing; greater transparency and
citizen engagement. The webcast will be held from 1 - 2 PM CT, March 5. Register to attend this free
webinar at http://goo.gl/sC17M2.
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Conferences and Events Further Out
March 11: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Seminar in St. Louis - This seminar presents the
latest information on The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Corrective Action in EPA
Region 7. This is an all day seminar with speakers from EPA Region 7 and the Missouri Department of
Natural Resources. The registration fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, and handout materials.
Some of the topics that will be discussed are: What is RCRA Corrective Action; Brief History with Case
Histories; New Way EPA Is Implementing the Program; and Partnership with MDNR. Registration is limited
to the first 60 people. Registration fee is $30. Continental breakfast and lunch are included, as well as
handout materials. The seminar will be from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, at the St. Louis Co. Health Dept
Community Room, 6121 N. Hanley, Berkeley, Mo. Register to attend at
http://mowastecoalition.org/Events. Seminar partners: Missouri Waste Control Coalition, St. Louis County
Department of Health, U.S. EPA Region 7, and Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
March 21: Confluence Trash Bash - Confluence Trash Bash is the annual clean-up of area watersheds in
North St Louis and North St Louis County. It's organized by Greenway Network, MSD (the St. Louis
Metropolitan Sewer District), Missouri American Water, Great Rivers Greenway, Missouri Department of
Conservation, St. Louis Audubon, and local partnering organizations. On March 21, volunteers have the
opportunity to participate in this multi-watershed cleanup event. Volunteers can choose from four locations
as their starting site, after which they will be assigned to specific areas to clean. Meeting time is 8 - 8:30
AM. After picking up litter, volunteers will return to their starting location for an appreciation lunch and a
chance to celebrate. Prizes will be given for interesting trash finds. Go to http://goo.gl/Lz0JK4 for more
event information, site locations, information on two additional associated cleanup efforts to be held that
day, and register to participate.
March 26: Overview of Current Policies and Strategies for Improving Municipal Efficiency - St. Louis
Metropolitan Research Exchange Seminar: Best Practices - Join the St. Louis Metropolitan Research
Exchange (STLMRE) on Thursday, March 26 from noon to 1 PM at the Creative Exchange Lab (CEL) at
3307 Washington Avenue, St. Louis. Mark Tranel, Director of the Public Policy Research Center at the
University of Missouri – St. Louis, on behalf of the Applied Research Collaborative, will discuss his research
that explores the theory, policy practices and changes related to improving local municipal efficiency and
effectiveness. This event is free and open to the public, and there is plenty of on-street parking available.
Call John Wagner at (314) 982-1419 or e-mail him at jlwagner@metrostlouis.org with questions.
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What’s in the News...
In national news...
A Guide to Department of Transportation Success
As communities are rethinking the dominant paradigms of the last 60 years of transportation planning,
traditional funding mechanisms are coming up well short of needs. A new guidebook will help state DOTs
sort it all out.
In response to the challenges facing the mission of state departments of transportation, Smart Growth
America partnered with the State Smart Transportation Initiative to develop a handbook called The
Innovative DOT (http://goo.gl/9aC1vA). The handbook released in January was the third edition after being
released originally in 2012.
"This handbook provides 34 recommendations transportation officials can use as they position their
agencies for success in the new economy. Developed with input from top transportation professionals and
officials at state agencies around the nation, the handbook documents many of the innovative approaches
state leaders are using to make systems more efficient, government more effective and constituents better
satisfied."
The 34 recommendations mentioned above are separated into eight chapters, or "focus areas," within the
report. Focus areas include "Revenue Sources," "Pricing," and "Increasing Transportation System
Efficiency."
The report pairs well with a handbook recently released by Transportation for America called The
Innovative MPO ( http://t4america.org/maps-tools/the-innovative-mpo).
Read the full story at www.smartgrowthamerica.org/the-innovative-dot .
Source: Planetizen Newswire, February 2, 2015
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Online Resources...
Building a RainReady Nation - CNT Report
Across the country, millions of dollars are spent every year repairing the damage caused by urban flooding
– and it’s likely to keep getting worse. Center for Neighborhood Technology's (CNT) latest report,
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RainReady Nation, offers a suite of cost-effective solutions to keep homes and businesses dry. The report
is online at www.cnt.org/media/CNT_RainReadyNation.pdf.
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Jobs...
Assistant to the Mayor/City Clerk
City of Ladue
The City of Ladue seeks a dynamic, collaborative, organized professional with leadership skills to serve as
Assistant to the Mayor/City Clerk. This position works closely with and provides administrative support to
the Mayor and City Council, supervises the City administrative department, serves as a key member of the
City management team and performs City Clerk duties. Interacts and serves as a resource for City
Department Heads. Requires knowledge of Missouri State Statutes and municipal governance. This
person will demonstrate a strong desire to interact with and serve the residents and public at large in a
professional and customer service oriented manner. The City of Ladue offers a competitive salary and
benefits package. Salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Reports to the Mayor,
appointed by Mayor with approval of the City Council. Position will be open until filled. Send resume and
cover letter to Mayor Nancy Spewak at nspewak@cityofladue-mo.gov. View the full job posting and
additional information at www.cityofladue-mo.gov. EOE
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Director of County Services & Code Enforcement
County of Jefferson
Acts as Chief Planning and Code Enforcement Officer of the County. Provide leadership necessary to
implement policies, plans and direction as defined by the County Executive, Director of Administration and
County Council. Coordinate available resources in a manner that will address the land use planning, land
development, storm water management, animal control, solid waste reduction and inspection of permanent
structures in the unincorporated areas of the county. Supervise and motivate department personnel. Salary
range is $80,000-$95,000/yr. View the full job posting, minimum qualifications and application procedure at
www.jeffcomo.org/JobPostings.aspx?nodeID=Human%20Resources. EOE
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Executive Director
Boonslick Regional Planning Commission
The Boonslick Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) is seeking applications for the position of Executive
Director. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, administration,
coordination and implementation of all Commission programs. This person shall be responsible for the
development of future projects and/or programs that are necessary to the future of the organization, the
region, and its membership. BRPC is a voluntary association of local governments serving Lincoln,
Montgomery and Warren counties, organized under RSMo 251. BRPC is a federally designated Economic
Development District by the United States Department of Commerce-Economic Development
Administration (EDA) and receives financial assistance from EDA to carry out the mission of the
organization. Link to the full announcement from http://boonslick.org. EOE
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Director of Planning & Development Administration
City of Columbia, Illinois
The City of Columbia, Illinois (pop. 9,707), seeks an experienced and skilled professional to lead its
planning and development activities in a growing, progressive community just 15 miles south of downtown
St. Louis. This newly created position will be responsible for directing the City’s short and long-term
planning efforts as well as overseeing the Building & Zoning Department. The Director of Planning &
Development Administration serves as the Zoning Administrator and will be responsible for ensuring
compliance with the City’s Zoning, Subdivision, and Building Codes. Additionally, this person will work
closely with the City Administrator and coordinate on special projects with other departments, such as
Economic Development and Public Works. The salary range is $63,000 to $75,000 DOQ plus excellent
benefits. View the applicant qualifications and application procedure at
www.columbiaillinois.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=343.
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Finance Officer
City of Frontenac
The City of Frontenac is accepting applications for the position of Finance Officer to manage all of the city’s
financial operations including all accounting and accounts payable, payroll, investment functions and
preparation of monthly and annual financial statements. Coordinates the annual budget and audit. Incode
or similar accounting operating system experience necessary. Experience with employee benefits
administration will be helpful. Serves as Department Head, reports to the City Administrator and works
closely with the city’s management team. Current salary range $70,000 to $88,000. Competitive benefits
package. This position will be open until filled. Send resume and cover letter to City Administrator Bob
Shelton at bshelton@cityofrontenac.org. EOE
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City Engineer
City of Kirkwood
Responsible for planning, directing, controlling, and coordinating the work of the Engineering department,
which includes supervision of the Building Commissioner’s Office, planning and zoning and capital
infrastructure planning. Also, reviews applications before the Planning and Zoning Commission; directs the
investigation of complaints; supervises in-house design work on structures, pavements, water distribution
and drainage systems; and supervises the preparation of legal descriptions of property and easements
required for public notices and City purchases. Acts as the City’s Engineer of Record for the potable water
distribution system. Prepares the annual budget for the Engineering department and Building
Commissioner’s office. Comprehensive knowledge of building construction principles and practices and the
various codes affecting building construction. State registration as a Professional Engineer required.
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Salary: $76,936 - $87,626 annually, depending on qualifications with competitive benefits. Position is
exempt. Link to the full job posting and application instructions from
www.kirkwoodmo.org/content/1796/employment.aspx. EOE
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Additional Job Opportunities
Environmental Public Health Specialist, County of St. Charles, $41,790/yr. beginning:
www.sccmo.org/514/Human-Resources
Planning and Real Estate Analyst, America’s Central Port
www.americascentralport.com/job-opportunities
City Planner, City of Crestwood, $55,000 – 65,000/yr.: http://goo.gl/ZgZvs5
P/T Visitor’s Center Crew Leader, Great River Greenway: http://goo.gl/enqQKx
Comprehensive Planner, County of St. Louis, $39,354 - $47,216 starting:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/stlouis/default.cfm
Current Planner, County of St. Louis, $39,354 - $47,216 starting:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/stlouis/default.cfm
Administrative Assistant Trainee, City of Ballwin, $14/hr. starting: E-mail hmorrison@ballwin.mo.us to
request full job posting
Fire Fighter/Paramedic, City of Crestwood, $46,965/yr. starting: http://goo.gl/WLc0Yf
P.T. Accounting Clerk/Intern, City of Bridgeton, $10/hr.: www.bridgetonmo.com/index.aspx?page=32
Administrative Assistant to C.A. & Mayor, City of Crestwood, $30,883- $34,900:
www.cityofcrestwood.org/topic/subtopic.php?topicid=43
Clerk I, City of Wentzville, $14.25: www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx
Maintenance Worker I, City of Wentzville, $12.96 - $15.54/hr. starting:
www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx
Recreation Coordinator, City of Wentzville $32,605 - $39,126 starting:
www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx
Secretary, City of Wentzville, $12.96 - $15.54/hr. starting: www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx
Municipal Services Manager / Streets Superintendent, City of Ferguson, $53,177 - $62,878/yr,.:
www.fergusoncity.com/jobs.aspx
Building Official, City of Brentwood, $68,245/yr. DOQ: https://www.brentwoodmo.org/jobs.aspx
Public Works Intern, City of O’Fallon, Mo., $13.15/hr.: https://ofallon.applicantpro.com/jobs
Administrative Assistant, City of Wentzville, $17.24 - $20.69/hr.: www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx
Engineering Technician, City of Wentzville, $21.34 - $25.61/hr.: www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx
Engineering Intern, City of Chesterfield, $12/hr.: www.chesterfield.mo.us/careers.html
Recreation Supervisor, City of Creve Coeur, $31,464/yr.: www.creve-coeur.org/jobs.aspx
Engineering Intern, City of Des Peres, $12 - $14/hr.: http://mo-desperes3.civicplus.com/jobs.aspx
Horticulturist, City of Wentzville, $39,452 - $47,342/yr.: www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx
Stormwater Intern, City of Wentzville, $10/hr.: www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx
P.T. Farmers & Artists Market Mgr., City of Creve Coeur, $12 - $14/hr.: www.creve-coeur.org/jobs.aspx
Summer Interns: Administration, Communications, Community Development, Parks and
Recreation, and Public Works., City of Maryland Heights, $11.50/hr.:
www.marylandheights.com/index.aspx?page=69
Supervisor Aquatics & Fitness, City of Wentzville, $39,452 - $47,342/yr.:
www.wentzvillemo.org/employment-opportunities.aspx
P.T. Code Enforcement Officer, City of Ferguson, $31,865 - $43,866/yr.:
www.fergusoncity.com/jobs.aspx
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Grants...
St. Louis County 2015 Waste Reduction Grants
The Saint Louis County Department of Health - Solid Waste Management Program has announced the
opening of the 2015 Waste Reduction Grant round. The goal of the Waste Reduction Grant Program is to
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provide funding to implement, expand, increase, and enhance waste reduction efforts in St. Louis County.
The grant program is open to any municipality, public institution, not-for-profit organization, or business.
The grant project must occur in St. Louis County. A grant workshop for potential applicants will be held 9 10:30 AM, February 23. Proposals are due by 5 PM, March 20. For more detailed information on the grant
program, including information regarding the grant workshop, go to
www.stlouisco.com/HealthandWellness/RecyclingandSolidWaste and click on the link at the "Waste
Reduction Grant" title at the bottom of the page.
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Quotes...
“Data is absolutely useless. It’s what you do with it that matters.”
Justin Minkel, elementary school teacher in Arkansas, quoted in Education Week
Source: Governing, February 5, 2015
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