Warner’s Warm Up October 24 through November 6, 2021

 

 

October 24–November 6, 2021
Glendale City Hall Lobby

424 N. Sappington Road

Twenty-one years after its inception and nearly 270,000 coats later, the Warners’ Warm-up Coat Drive has become a dependable resource for impoverished men, women, and children in the Bi-State. The City of Glendale is proud to team up with the Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation and Operation Food Search for the 21st annual Warners’ Warm-Up Coat Drive.

From October 24 through November 6, we encourage you to donate new and gently-used winter coats of all sizes at the Glendale City Hall lobby (424 N. Sappington Rd.) to help keep our neighbors warm during the cold winter months. Operation Food Search will ensure the coats get to those who need them most!

For more information on Warners’ Warm-Up, visit www.kurtwarner.org.

 

Drug Take Back Day – October 23, 2021

The St. Louis County Department of Public Health and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration announce that Take Back Day is scheduled for October 23.  Law enforcement agencies across St. Louis County, including the Glendale Police Department, are hosting medication disposal sites for the public to safely dispose of unused, expired, or unwanted medications.  Controlled substances, including prescription painkillers or opioids, can be disposed of at any of the take back sites.

Disposal of medication is free and anonymous.  Members of the public can drop off potentially dangerous prescription medications at collection sites, which will adhere to local COVID-19 guidelines and regulations to maintain the safety of all participants and local law enforcement.  Police Departments will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.  Liquids (including intravenous solutions), syringes and other sharps, and illegal drugs will not be accepted.

Now Hiring – Firefighter Paramedic

The City of Glendale is seeking applications to fill one (1) Firefighter/Paramedic position.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and any applicants not selected in this round of hiring will be considered for future hires within 1 year of submission.  An offer is anticipated to be made to the successful applicant as soon as possible.

Job Requirements: St. Louis County Fire Academy Certification Firefighter  I and II, Current CPAT, Licensed Missouri Paramedic. State of Missouri Hazardous Materials Operations and Awareness level certification, AHA certification in the following doctrines BLS for Healthcare provider, ACLS, and PALS, Certification in ITLS or PHTLS. Valid Missouri Driver’ License

Applications may be obtained at City Hall, the Glendale Fire Department, or downloaded here.

Applications should be returned to City Hall at 424 N. Sappington Road, Glendale MO 63122.  Applications are due by 5 pm on Friday, October 29, 2021.

School Is In Session- Please Be Safe!

Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic School begins the 2021-22 School Year on Thursday, 8/19/21, with a half day of school, with Friday, 8/20/21, being a full day.  The Webster Groves School District’s School Year begins on Monday, 8/23/21, and the Kirkwood School District will begin their school year on Tuesday, 8/24/21, with a full day of school.  Please watch for students (and their parents) walking to/from school, as well as the busses in the community.  Here is a graphic produced by the Missouri State Highway Patrol about obeying School Bus Stop Signs.

Republic Services -Recycling News

In case you missed it in the Post-Dispatch, the article link below has more information regarding Recycling news in and around St. Louis County related to an increase in contamination in our recycling.  The article was published in 2020 but still very relevant.

St. Louis Post Dispatch Article about current Recycling issues in the Metro area.

 

City Hall Drainage Improvements RFP-Update

The office of the City Administrator of the City of Glendale is accepting bids for the construction of a concrete swale, privacy fencing, and other associated work in the vicinity of City Hall. Copies of the specifications and contract documents are available at Glendale City Hall, 424 N. Sappington Rd, Glendale, MO 63122, and will be accepted in a sealed envelope clearly labeled “City Hall Drainage Improvements”, until 11 am, Thursday, August 5, 2021, to be opened and read aloud at a public meeting at that time and place. Bids received after that time will be returned unopened. No faxed bids will be accepted. Requests for Construction Plans should be sent to tjones@glendalemo.org.

Addendum#1-City Hall Drainage Improvements

2021 City Hall Drainage Improvements-Bid Documents-Add1

 

MISSOURI AMERICAN WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT TO BEGIN JUNE 7, 2021

GLENDALE RANKED 6TH SAFEST CITY IN MISSOURI

Missouri American Water Main Replacements Begin May 5, 2021

On May 5, 2021, Missouri American Water’s contractor, Kelpe Contracting, will begin work to replace the aged water mains along :

1. E. Essex Ave from Devon Rd to N. Sappington Rd
2. Moreland Ave from N. Sappington Rd to E. Essex Ave
3. Edwin Ave from E. Essex Ave to Moreland Ave

Kelpe estimates the work will take approximately 3 months per street to complete from start to finished restorations.

While the work is underway the streets will remain open for normal use, however some delays should be expected. In addition, there will be no change to the trash, recycling, and yard waste collection schedules.

For questions or concerns please contact either:

Todd Fulson

Operations Manager and Vice President

Kelpe Contracting

636-458-1400

TFulsom@kelpe.com

 

Or

 

Becky VanJura

Project Manager

Missouri American Water

314-449-5874

Home Improvement Funds Available Through St. Louis County

Saint Louis County’s Home Improvement Program is offering up to $5,000 for approved home repairs for eligible low to moderate income homeowners.  Eligible repair items include furnace/AC, roofing, plumbing, electrical, tuck pointing, concrete/asphalt/masonry, hot water heater, insulation, tree trimming/removal, and foundation work.

For more information, eligibility requirements, and how to apply, please download the program flyer here:

https://www.glendalemo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/STLCO-HIP-Media-flyer-Glendale-2021.pdf