City of Vandalia

******ATTENTION******
The February Board of Aldermen meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, February 19th at 5:30 pm at the Lange Building, 109 E Park, Vandalia MO 63382. There WILL NOT be a meeting on the 10th.

What is COPA? (Cost of Power Adjustment)

COPA stands for Cost of Power Adjustment. It is a charge on your electric bill that reflects the actual cost the city pays to purchase electricity.
The cost of power can change from month to month based on things like:

Fuel prices
Demand for electricity
Weather conditions
Regional power market costs

Instead of raising base electric rates every year, the city uses COPA so that rate changes go up or down depending on real power costs. When power costs are lower, the COPA is lower. When power costs increase—such as during extremely cold or hot weather—the COPA increases.

COPA is not new. It has always been part of your bill, but with the new billing system it now appears as a separate line item, making it more visible.
The COPA rate is multiplied by the number of kilowatt-hours (kW) you use, so the more electricity used in a month, the higher the COPA portion of the bill will be.

Attention Vandalia Residents: Utility Bill Questions

We have received a large number of calls today regarding higher-than-usual utility bills, and we want to provide some helpful clarification.

• Billing Cycle: Please remember that we bill one month behind, and the past few weeks have been extremely cold, which typically increases energy usage.

• Cost of Power Adjustment (COPA): The COPA charge has always been part of your bill. With our new billing system, it is now shown as a separate line item. This amount fluctuates monthly based on power costs.
👉 This month’s COPA rate is $0.0740 per kW used.We use COPA to help avoid raising utility rates every year. Unfortunately, power costs have increased this winter.

• Longer Billing Period: This current bill reflects approximately 40 days of usage, rather than the normal 30–35 days, due to onboarding a new meter reader.

If you have questions or need assistance, please continue to call City Hall at 573‑594‑6186. We are happy to help.
Thank you for your understanding.

📢 Daynes Waste Holiday Schedule Update – Vandalia, MO 📢

🎄 Christmas Week:
Please note that the Friday route will run on Saturday (Dec 27) instead of Friday. All other routes remain the same.

🎆 New Year’s Week:
We will have normal pickups for all routes. No changes to the schedule.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎅✨

🚨 Attention City of Vandalia Residents! 🚨 As we prepare for the winter weather, we kindly remind everyone to avoid parking on designated snow routes. This helps our plowing crews clear the streets more efficiently, ensuring safer and more accessible roads for everyone. Snow Routes:

Main Street (MoDot), Jefferson Street, Maple Street, Clark Street, Monroe Street (from the railroad tracks to Union Street), Walsh Boulevard (from Highland to Central Street), Highland Street (from State Street to Highway V), Union Street (from Highland Street to Cleveland Street), Washington Street (from Clark Street to Maple Street), Central Street (from Walsh Boulevard to Booker Street), Booker Street (to the West Harbison-Walker Refractories parking lot), Galloway Road (from Highway 54 to Missouri Avenue), Missouri Avenue (from Galloway Road to North Main Street), and St. John's Street (from Maple Street to Galloway Road).

Let's work together to keep our streets clear and safe this winter! ❄️🚗

🌟 Join Our Team! 🌟

The City of Vandalia, Missouri is hiring a Full-Time Maintenance Worker I in our Public Works Department!

✅ Starting Pay: $16.00/hr (based on experience)
✅ Benefits: LAGERS retirement, health insurance, paid vacation & sick leave
✅ Requirements:

Valid Missouri Driver’s License
CDL required (or ability to obtain)
Pre-employment physical & drug screen

What You’ll Do:
Help maintain and improve our city! Duties include street and park maintenance, storm sewer work, mowing, snow removal, and more. This is a hands-on, outdoor position—perfect for someone reliable, motivated, and ready to learn!

📍 Apply Today:
Applications available online at http://vandaliamo.net/2186/Employment-Opportunities or at City Hall, 200 East Park Street, Vandalia, MO 63382.
Submit completed applications by mail, in person, or email to brandieg@vandaliamo.net.
Position open until filled.

The City of Vandalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

👉 Ready to make a difference in your community? Apply now!

📢 The City of Vandalia is Hiring!
Position: Utility Meter Reader / Laborer
Are you looking for a stable job with great benefits and the opportunity to work outdoors? Join our team at the City of Vandalia!

What You’ll Do:
✅ Read and record electric and water meter data for monthly utility billing
✅ Perform walking routes and work in all weather conditions
✅ Assist with other duties as assigned by the Utilities Superintendent
✅ Participate in the City’s standby crew operation

Requirements:
✔ High School Diploma or GED
✔ Valid State Driver’s License
✔ Ability to obtain MO CDL Class B with air brake endorsement within 6 months

Pay & Benefits:
💲 Starting wage approx. $16.00/hr (DOQ)
🌟 Excellent benefits package
📋 Pre-employment physical and drug test required

Apply Today!
Applications available at City Hall
Return completed applications to:
City of Vandalia
Attn: Brandie Gay, City Clerk
200 East Park St., Vandalia, MO 63382

EOE | E-Verify Participant
Position open until filled.