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TheCityofWentzvilleispleasedtoannounce TonyThiemanastherecipientofthe2023 CitizenoftheYearAward Thisprestigious accoladerecognizesindividualswhohave demonstratedanexceptionalcommitment tothebettermentofourcommunity.Tony's steadfastcommitmenttoWentzvillehas madealastingimpressionontheCity.Mayor NickGuccionepresentedTonywithhis awardduringtheBoardofAldermenmeeting onWednesday,Jan.24.
Tonyisadistinguishedmemberofthe Wentzvillecommunityandhasactively contributedtotheCity'sprogressthrough hisinvolvementinvariousorganizationsand clubs.Heisaco-founderoftheWentzville DowntownBusinessAssociation,adevoted memberoftheWentzvilleRotaryClub,a contributortotheWentzvilleCommunity HistoricalSocietyandasupporterofthe CrossroadsArtsCouncil.Tony'sselfless dedicationtocommunityserviceisevident throughhisorganizationofeventslikeOld NewsboysDayandhissupportfor educationalinitiatives.Healsocontributes torevitalizingHistoricDowntownWentzville throughpropertyrenovations,reflectingthe truespiritoftheCitizenoftheYearAward.
Residents,Wentzvillebusinessownersand employeesofWentzvillebusinessesare invitedtosubmitnominationsfortheCitizen oftheYearAward.Applicationsareaccepted year-roundandareavailableonlineat www.wentzvillemo.gov/COTY.
TonyThieman(right)with MayorNickGuccione.
Hippityhop,Easter’sonitsway.The EasterBunnyhasbeenfilling thousandsofeggswithcandyand prizesforourannualEggHunt!We encourageeveryonetostayaftertheir hunttimeforadditionalfestivitiesand photoswiththeEasterBunny!Some eggswillcontainaslipofpaperfor prizes Bringabaskettocollectall yourgoodies.RegisterbyMarch21at www.wentzvillemo.gov/Tickets
You’llparticipateinasharedegghunt onalargesectionofthefieldwith otherchildren.Pleaseregister accordingtoeachchild’sage Childrenmayregisterforanolderage group,butnotayoungeragegroup Don'tforgettopracticeyourbunny hopsandhuntinginstincts!
Yourdogwillbarkforboneswhenall kindsofdogtreats,bonesandtoys arehiddenforyourfurryfriends Beforethehuntbegins,eachdogwill receivea“doggiebag”totakehome andtoholdtheiryummyfinds.Wewill alsodrawfordoorprizes Please provideproofofvaccinationby emailingtoFun@wentzvillemo.gov. Thosewithoutproofofcanine vaccinationsatthetimeoftheevent willnotbeallowedtoparticipate Pleasebeontimeforthisevent becauseitdoesn’ttakelongforthe dogstogatherallthetreats!Dogs mustremainonleashesatalltimes
Costis$20forday-ofregistration.The registrationdeadlineisMarch16.Get detailsatwww.wentzvillemo.gov/ FunTimes.
TheCityandourpassionate volunteershavemadegreatstridesto removelitteraroundthecommunity. Overthelast20years,theCityhas partneredwitharegionaleventcalled Mission:CleanStream.Volunteers acrossSt CharlesCountywork togetheronthisdaytogetridoflitter, preventingthispollutionfrommaking ittolocalwaterways.Inthattime 2,500volunteershaveremoveda remarkable95,000poundsoftrashin Wentzvillealone.Guesswhat?That's theaverageweightofacommercial passengerairplane!
Mission:CleanStreamisbackagain onApril6 Everypieceoflitter removedmakesahugedifference.It's morethanaone-dayevent it's aboutlocalprideandkeepingourCity cleanandthrivingasagreatplaceto liveandwork.
Joinusinalittlefriendlycompetition amongothercitiesinSt.Charles County Wewanttoleadinboththe numberofvolunteersandtheamount oftrashcollected!We'venoticeda declineinvolunteerparticipation recently,butwithyoursupport,we canachieveourgoalofremovingover 2,500poundsoftrashfromWentzville. Areyoureadytotakeonthe challenge?Thiseventisgreatforkids ages6andup,andisperfectforteam building,volunteerhoursforstudents, andforlocalorganizationstoget involved.Alightvolunteerlunchwill beprovided.
MarkyourcalendarforApril6!Note: WentzvilleParksandRecreation andtheTreeBoardwillholdtheir AnnualTreeSeminarbeforethe event.Registeronlineat www.wentzvillemo.gov/MCS
WHENDIDYOUOPEN,ANDWHENDIDYOULOCATEYOUR BUSINESSINWENTZVILLE?EliteHeating&Coolingopenedin2003 andislocatedinWentzvillebecauseitoffersahighqualityoflife, includingamenities,schools,recreationalopportunitiesanda desirablecommunity.Thiscommunitycomprisesaskilledworkforce andaspecializedtalentpoolthatalignswithourbusinessneeds Wentzvilleisgrowingrapidly,andwewanttobepartofhelpingthe communitygrow
WHATDOESYOURBUSINESSBRINGTOWENTZVILLE?
Employmentopportunities!Wearealwayslookingforskilledmen andwomentojoinourteam.Eliteisexcitedtoaidinthefinancial growthofourcommunityandbecomethebestcommunitypartner wecanbe!WewererecentlyawardedtheBBBAnnualAwardfor ExcellenceinEthics
LOCATION: 108HAMILTONINDUSTRIALCT.
OWNER:TimSchellert
WHATSERVICESDOYOUOFFER?
EliteisaresidentialandcommercialHVACmechanical contractor.Servicesincludeheating,air,thermostats,gas lines,waterheatersandmore.
WHATISYOURFAVORITETHINGABOUTWENTZVILLE?
Wegrewupinthiscommunityandareproudtobaseour businessinacommunitythatiswelcomingandgrowing. Wefeelblessedtobehereandtobepartofsuchafastgrowingcommunity!
WHAT'SNEXTFORYOURBUSINESSANDYOURHOPE FORWENTZVILLE?Wehaverecentlypurchasedlandand arehopefultobeginconstructioninthenearfuture This willbecomeourpermanenthometocontinuetoserve thiscommunity Weknowevolutionisinevitable However,wedoloveourcommunityandhopethatwith allthegrowth,itmaintainsthesamesmall-townfeelthat wearesoaccustomedto.
ANYOTHERCOMMENTS,ADVICEORNEWSYOU’DLIKE TOSHARE?Thecommunityleadersherehavemadeall thedifference!Theyareavailableandwillingtowork withtheresidentsandbusinessestoaddressandcorrect anyconcerns
AswereflectontheprogressandachievementsoftheCityofWentzvillein2023,it'sevidentthatour communityisthrivingandevolvinginexcitingways.Withapopulationnowreachingapproximately 48,500,Wentzvillecontinuestobeadynamicandvibrantplacetolive,workandexplore.
In2023,wewereproudtolaunchinitiativesaimedat enhancingcustomerserviceandsafetywithinour community.TheintroductionofPowerEngagefacilitated improvedinteractionswiththePoliceDepartment, ensuringthatresidentsreceivetheassistancetheyneed promptlyandefficiently Additionally,theintegrationof26 "AxonFleet3"systemsequippedwithadvanced AutomatedLicensePlateReadertechnologyhas significantlybolsteredourlawenforcementcapabilities, increasingsafetythroughoutWentzville
Ourcommitmenttofosteringeconomicgrowthwas evidentthroughvariousinitiativesandstrategicplanning efforts.TheinauguralWentzvilleBusinessSymposium providedaplatformfornetworkingandcollaboration amonglocalbusinesses,whiletheadoptionofanew EconomicDevelopmentStrategicPlansetthestagefor futuregrowthandsuccess.
Wentzvilleexperiencedremarkablegrowthand developmentin2023,exemplifiedbytheissuanceof numerousconstructionpermitsforresidentialand commercialprojects Awell-attendedHOASymposium andthewelcomingofover75newbusinessesunderscored ourcommunity'sappealandvitality Furthermore,a comprehensivecommunitysurveyreaffirmedtheCity’s commitmenttoexcellence,withsatisfactionratings surpassingnationalandregionalaveragesinmorethan44 of48categories
TheaccoladesandrecognitionreceivedbyWentzvillein 2023areatestamenttoourongoingdedicationto excellence.Notably,theCitywashonoredasaNational TopPerformer,demonstratingourcommitmentto
leadershipandinnovation.Additionally,receivingtheTop WorkplacesDesignationandtheUrbanConservation AwardfurtherhighlighttheCity’sachievementsand positiveimpact.
ParksandRecreation
ThesuccessoftheWentzvilleRecCentersurpassed expectationsinitsinauguralyear,witharobust membershipbaseandenthusiasticparticipationin recreationalactivities.Furthermore,enhancementsto Fireman'sPark,includingtheadditionofPickleballcourts andsyntheticturfareas,havefurtherenrichedourCity parkamenities
ManagingGrowth
Despiterapidgrowth,Wentzvilleremainsdedicatedto managingexpansionresponsibly.Supervisionofcapital improvementprojectstotalingover$30million underscoresourcommitmenttoinfrastructure development.Initiativessuchastheconstructionofanew PublicWorksFacilityandthecompletionofthe WastewaterTreatmentPlantExpansionarepivotalin accommodatingourcommunity'sneeds.
CommunityWins
Oureffortstoengagewithresidentsandaddresstheir needswereevidentinnumerouscommunityeventsand initiatives HostingaMoDOTregional"ImproveI-70"Public Meetingandacquiringover160acresofparkland underscoreourcommitmenttoenhancinginfrastructure andpreservinggreenspaceforfuturegenerations. Moreover,thereductioninpersonalpropertytaxrates demonstratesourdedicationtofiscalresponsibilityand affordabilityforresidents
Fliptothebackcovertoexplore detailsaboutWentzville'supcoming 2024transportationprojects!
Stay connected with essential news, program details and exceptional City services specifically for Wentzville residents.
Twiceyearly,theCity’sChipperProgramprovidesresidents withafree,convenientwaytodisposeofsmalltreebranches andlimbs Thisprogramisonlyforsingle-familyresidences ThisprogramisNOTavailableforremovingtreelimbsortree trunkslargerthansixinchesindiameter TheSpringChipper Programwilltakeplaceoverathree-weekperiod byWard.If you'renotsurewhichyoulivein,pleasevisit www.wentzvillemo.gov/WardMap.
Thespring2024collectionoftreelimbsisasfollows:
Ward1:Weekof April8
Ward2:WeekofApril15
Ward3:WeekofApril22
Pleasenote:thiscomplimentaryserviceismanagedin-house. Sincesign-upsforthisservicearenotrequired,andcrewsdo nothavepreciseestimatesforlimbcollection,extending pickupdatesmaybenecessary Wevalueyourpatienceand encourageyoutostaytunedtotheCity’ssocialmedia channelsforanycollectionchanges
TheCityofWentzville'sStreetDivisionperformstheCity ChipperProgram.Thistreebranchorlimbchipperprogramis NOTpartofyoursolidwastecollectionperformedbyMeridian Waste.TreelimbsandbranchesfortheChipperProgrammust bestackedatthecurbby6am ontheMondayofyourWard's scheduledChipperProgramweek.Treelimbsmustbeless thansixinchesindiameter,andshouldnotbebundledor placedinbags.Baggedortie-bundledmaterialswillnotbe pickedup Leaves,rootballs,decorativegrasses,woodchips, bushorshrubtrimmings,vinesorgrassclippingsarenot includedinthiscollection.Tolearnmore,visit www.wentzvillemo.gov/TreeLimbPickup.Ifyouhave additionalquestions,pleasecall(636)327-5101.
AlleligibleCityresidentsareencouragedtovoteandmake theirchoicesknownintheApril2election.Voter registrationiscoordinatedbytheSt CharlesCounty ElectionAuthorityOffice,whichislocatedat397Turner Blvd,inSt Peters Questions?Visitelection.sccmo.orgor call(636)949-7550.Belowarethecandidatesforthe2024 election
Mayor-Four-YearTerm:NickolasGuccione
Alderman,Ward1-Two-YearTerm:MannyMacias
Alderman,Ward2-Two-YearTerm:JordanBroviak
Alderman,Ward3-Two-YearTerm:MichaelHays
FromApril1throughMay31,eligibleresidentscanapplyfora Cityutility-taxrefund.Eligibleresidentsshoulduseoneofthese methodstoapplyfortherebate:
Emailtherequireddocumentationto
ContactUs@wentzvillemogovorsubmitanonline application(beginningApril1).
Mailtherequireddocumentationto:
UtilityTaxRebate,CityofWentzville, 1001SchroederCreekBlvd,Wentzville,MO63385
ScheduleanappointmenttoapplyinpersonatCityHall,by calling(636)639-2121orbymakinganappointmentonline
ResidentEligibilityCriteria:
YoumustrentorownyourprimaryresidenceintheCityof Wentzville
Youmustbeatleast65yearsoldorconsideredtotally disabledbySocialSecurity,
Youmusthaveamaximum2023grossincomeof$56,250for asingle-personhouseholdor$64,300foramarried-couple household.Therefundprogramisbasedonyourtotalgross incomeforthefilingyear2023 Socialsecurityincomeis includedinthecalculationofgrossincome.Theseincome requirementsaresetbytheDepartmentofHousingand UrbanDevelopment(HUD)andcanfluctuateeachyear.
Therefundamountisaportionofthe“CityTax”or“Franchise Tax”listedonyourelectricandgasbillsfor2023 Ifyouhaven’t savedyourgasorelectricstubs,youcancontactyourlocal utilitiestorequestareport(pleasenote:Brightspeeddoesnot providethisreport).
Ameren:Requestthe“MunicipalTaxReport”for2023by calling(314)342-1111.
Spire:Requestthe“MunicipalTaxReport”for2023by calling(314)621-6960.
CuivreRiver:Requestthe“WentzvilleCityTaxReport”for 2023bycalling(800)392-3709.
Whenapplyingfortherefund,residentswillneedthefollowing: PhotoID
ProofofIncome(20231040FederalIncomeTaxForm.Ifa residentdoesnotfiletaxes,anSSA-1099formcanbe submittedasproofofincome)
ProofofDisability,ifapplicable(SSA-1099/SSA1042Sform) Copiesof2023gasandelectricbillsoraMunicipalTax Reportforeachutility(seeabove).
Ifyouhavequestionsorwanttocheckyoureligibility,please contactCityHallat(636)639-2121orsendanemailto ContactUs@wentzvillemo.gov.
This annual process ensures Wentzville remains a vibrant and thriving community.
Wentzvilletakesprideinmaintaining itsneighborhoodstoensureasafe, attractive,andvibrantcommunityfor residentsandvisitorsalike.Inaddition totheannualPropertyMaintenance ProgramconductedbetweenApriland September,theCity'sCodeCompliance Inspectorsactivelyrespondtoresident concernsthroughouttheyear.These initiativesplayapivotalrolein upholdingpropertystandardsand fosteringneighborhoodpride
Wentzville'sCodeCompliance Inspectorsarededicatedtoaddressing awiderangeofconcernsraisedby residents,ensuringthatproperties acrosstheCitymeetestablished standards.Fromtallgrassandweeds totrashanddebrisaccumulation, inspectorsmeticulouslyreviewvarious aspectsofpropertyupkeeptomaintain theaestheticappealandsafetyof neighborhoods.
Asthearrivalofspringbringswithita timeofrenewal,residentsare remindedtoprioritizeproperty maintenancetoupholdtheCity's standards.Simpletaskssuchas keepinglawnheightbeloweight inches,maintainingattractivecurb appealandclearingoutgutters enhancethevisualappealofproperties andcontributetoahealthierandsafer community.Theseeffortsareessential infosteringneighborhoodpride,which significantlyimpactsthequalityoflife forallresidents.
Year-roundpropertymaintenance initiativesinWentzvilleunderscorethe City'scommitmenttocreatingasafe, attractive,anddesirablecommunityfor allresidents.Byprioritizingproperty upkeep,fosteringneighborhoodpride, andpromotingcollaborativeefforts betweentheCityandourresidents, Wentzvillecontinuestothriveasaplace whereindividualscanlive,workand investwithconfidence.Reportaproperty maintenanceconcern,byvisiting www.wentzvillemo.gov/ConcernCenter orcalling(636)327-5101
Findadditionaldetailsandlinkstothe MunicipalCodewhenyouvisitour websiteatwww.wentzvillemo.gov/ PropertyMaintenance.Whilenot exhaustive,thekeyitemscheckedon eachpropertyinclude:
Addressnumbers:Clearlyvisible numbersaidemergencyservicesin locatingpropertiesswiftlyinacrisis Sidewalk/driveway:Inspectionfor cracksandunevensurfaces preventstrippinghazards. Overgrownvegetation/dead trees:Maintenancepreventsfire hazards,pestinfestationsand enhancesneighborhoodaesthetics
Yarddebris:Removalofdebris maintainscurbappealandprevents healthhazards.
Derelictvehicles:Ensuringyards arefreefromabandonedvehicles enhancessafetyandappearance
Porchesandfences:Regular checksensurestructuralintegrity, preventingaccidentsandproperty damage.
Masonryandwindows:Assessing fordamagemaintainsstructural integrityandenergyefficiency.
Doors:Functionaldoorsprevent unauthorizedentryandensure security.
Exteriorsurfaces:Addressing issueslikepaintdamageand mildewremovalmaintainsaesthetic appealandpreventswaterdamage.
Guttersandroofs:Inspection preventswaterdamagetothe foundationandstructure
Accessorystructures:Evaluation ensuressafetyandaesthetic standardsaremet.
GoodFridayHoliday
TheGoodFridayholidaywillnotaffectthesolidwaste/ recycling/yard-wastecollectionschedule.CityHallwill beclosedonFriday,March29,toobserveGoodFriday. However,theWentzvilleRecCenterandProgressPark RecreationCenterwillbeopenregularhours ToviewIce Arenahours,pleasevisitwww.wentzvilleicearena.com.
SpringCitywideYardSale
Whetheryou’relookingforbargainsorlookingtoclean outyourspace,Wentzville’sSpringCitywideYardSaleis foryou!TheCitywideYardSalewilloccuronApril19 andApril20throughoutWentzville.Pleasenotethat againthisyear,WentzvilleParksandRecreationwillnot beprovidingayard-salebooklet Formoreinformation, visitwww.wentzvillemo.gov/YardSaleorcallour CustomerServiceteamat(636)327-5101
Large-ItemPickup
Didyouknowyoucandiscarduptothreelargeitems eachquarter?However,freelarge-itempickupmustbe scheduledinadvance.Toschedulealarge-itempickup, visitwww.wentzvillemo.gov/SWRequestorcalla customerservicerepresentativeat(636)639-2049 For moredetails,includingaccepted/notaccepteditems, pleasevisitwww.wentzvillemo.gov/LargeItemPickup
TheCityofWentzvillehasanambitioustransportationcapital improvementplanaimedatsupportingourgrowingpopulation andenhancingconnectivity.Withsignificantfundingassistance fromvarioussources,includingSt.CharlesCountyandstateand federalprograms,wearepoisedtocontinueandbeginseveral criticalprojects
ConstructionPhaseHighlights:Keyprojectsslatedfor constructionin2024includethecontinuationofDavidHoekel ParkwayPhase2D,improvementstoHighwayZatInterstate Drive,andenhancementstoWentzvilleParkwaySouth These initiativeswillnotonlyalleviatetrafficcongestionbutalso improveaccessandsafetyformotoristsandpedestriansalike. DesignPhaseInitiatives:Lookingfurtherahead,theCitywill beinthedesignphasein2024forprojectssuchasDavid HoekelParkwayPhase3,theHighway61OuterRoad,andthe HighwayZWideningproject.Theseinitiativesrepresent significantinvestmentsininfrastructurethatwillsupport continuedgrowthanddevelopmentinWentzville.
Aswemoveforward,theCityofWentzville remainscommittedtoprogress,innovation andexcellence.Withastrongfoundationand aclearvisionforthefuture,weareconfident inourabilitytomeetthetransportationneeds ofourresidents Together,wewillcontinueto makeWentzvilleapremierregionaldestination. Formoredetails,visitwww.wentzvillemo.gov/ ProjectUpdates.