Search for Galesburg Fire Chief begins

Galesburg, IL (February 5, 2010) City Manager Dane Bragg announced Friday the search for Galesburg’s next Fire Chief has begun. The position is being advertised locally, regionally and world-wide via the internet.

Anyone interested in applying for the position should forward a resume to Michael Crummer, Human Resource Coordinator, City of Galesburg, 55 W. Tompkins Street, Galesburg, IL, 61401. For more information contact Michael Crummer at mcrummer@ci.galesburg.il.us or 309/345-3629. Read the press release for more information.

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Census Bureau looking for workers

Galesburg, IL (February 8, 2010) The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting temporary, part-time jobs for the 2010 Census. These short-term jobs offer good pay, flexible hours, paid training, and reimbursement for authorized work-related expenses, such as mileage incurred while conducting census work.

Each applicant must take a 30 minute basic skills test consisting of 28 multiple choice questions measuring knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform a variety of census jobs.  There are five parts to the test: Clerical skills; Reading skills; Number skills; Interpreting information and evaluating alternatives and Organizational skills.  The exams are given on specific days throughout December at the Galesburg Public Library. Testing dates run through the end of December and take place at the Galesburg Public Library.  Testing dates are February 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26. For more information or questions call 1-866-861-2010.

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City’s recreation division and local businessman honored for contributions to junior golf

Galesburg, IL (February 5, 2010) The city of Galesburg recreation division received the New Program of the Year award by the Kids Golf Foundation of Illinois. In addition, Guy Vitale, owner of G & M Distributors was honored as one of its Volunteer of the Year recipients. Read the press release for more information.

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Commission seeking nomination for 2010 Historic Preservation Awards

Galesburg, IL (February 5, 2010)The Galesburg Landmark Commission (GLC) is currently seeking nominations for its 2010 Historic Preservation Awards Program.  The purpose of the program is to recognize individuals and businesses that have made contributions to the historical beauty of Galesburg. Read the press release for more information.

Nomination form

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Yard waste collected monthly during winter months

Galesburg, IL (December 7, 2009) During the winter months of December, January and February, yard waste is collected monthly. The collection dates for the winter months are: December 14 - 18, January 11 - 15 and February 8 - 12. Yard waste will be collected on the residents’ regular curbside pickup day during those weeks.

Residents should use paper yard waste bags or trash cans designated for yard waste specifically. Also, yard waste may be bundled  if less than 5' in length and 50 pounds in weight. Weekly collection of yard waste will resume on Monday, March 1, 2010. 

For more efficient waste pickup, separate waste at the curb in three piles – trash, recyclables, and yard waste.

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Approved budget online

The 2010 budget was approved December 7, 2009 City Council regular meeting.

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Sign up for the City of Galesburg's e-statement and e-pay options for your utility bill.

• Save time — online bill payment is an easy way to save time each month
• Save a tree — every piece of paper saved helps to save a tree
• Save headaches — never forget to pay your bill again, with automatic email statements
• Track usage — Be better able to budget for periods of increased usage
• Make monthly payments — Lessen the burden of receiving a large quarterly payment, make installment payments before receiving your quarterly bill

Click the epay logo to the left and have your account number available when registering.

Currently, this service is available for payment of utility bills only. Expansion of the service for other types of fee payment is being evaluated.

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Snow Emergency Parking Policy

Citizens are reminded that an automatic parking prohibition will take effect on all city streets when snow accumulation reaches 2 inches. Cars parked on city streets at that time will be subject to ticketing and towing. The parking prohibition will remain in effect on all city streets for a period of 12 hours or until the street has been completely plowed. (The Central Business District is not included in this parking prohibition except for the NW corner of the public square). The complete snow removal policy can be found at www.ci.galesburg.il.us/engstreet/snow.htm.

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Visioning data being compiled

Staff is sorting and categorizing the data gathered from the six visioning sessions. Refer back to this website for updates on the progress.

Session agendas

Session summaries and multi-medi