City Administrator-Happy Welch - Ext. 1108

The City Administrator is the Chief Administrative Officer of the city and is responsible for the management of all personnel, the administration of all departments, providing support and policy recommendations to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, development and implementation of the annual budget and capital program, the enforcement of laws, and carrying out all Board policies and directives. The City Admin is responsible for the daily operation of the city.

City Clerk-Pam Meyer - Ext. 1104

The official purpose of the City Clerk’s office is to maintain safe retention of all City Records. This includes assisting citizens and media in research of Ordinances, contracts, and public information as needed. The clerk prepares agendas, ordinances, resolutions, proclamations, and City Council books for all meetings. She also attends all city council meetings and provide permanent record of all action. She provides assistance to the Mayor/Council and City Administrator as needed. She performs administrative duties as necessary and provides a team atmosphere between all departments in the City.

City Treasurer-Sue Schweiss - Ext. 1101

The City Treasurer is responsible for the City’s financial services comprised of accounting and cash management. The City Treasurer maintains the city’s investment portfolio, assisting with preparing the annual budget and year-end audit coordination. The primary functions include paying all city bills, recording all general ledger transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, bank reconciliations, and fixed asset records. The Treasurer also maintains the city’s payroll and files necessary quarter and year-end tax reports.

Community Development/Asst. City Admin-David Bova - Ext. 1107

The Community Development Administrator manages the City’s planning and zoning programs including comprehensive planning, zoning administration, historic preservation, storm water management, subdivision regulations, flood plain regulations and nuisance controls, and coordinates the enforcement of the building code and housing occupancy codes.

Front Clerk/Admin Assistant-David Woods - Ext. 1103

The Front Clerk/Administrative Assistant is ready and willing to help individuals with bill paying, general information, and finding the right application.  The Clerk helps take meeting minutes, hands out building permits, assist with agenda preparation, assists all administrative departments, and works with Alliance on water turn-ons and disconnects.

Utility Clerk-Susan Mueller - Ext. 1102

The Utility Service Clerk conducts clerical functions for water and sewer billings and accounts such as receiving payment for utility bills, working with the public on new utility services and utility disconnections, etc.  She may be required to assist the City Clerk, Alliance Superintendent, or City Administrator with other duties as requested.

Building Inspector-Gene Kertz - Ext. 1106

The Building Inspector enforces the City’s building, occupancy, and dangerous building codes. He inspects commercial and residential construction projects to ensure compliance to the building codes and enforces the City’s housing occupancy codes through inspections of existing building stock. The City of Ste. Genevieve currently reviews plans and conducts inspections under the 2018 International Building Codes and the 2020 National Electric Code. 

Tourism Marketing Director-Aaron Smith - Ext. 1105

The Tourism Marketing Director performs administrative and marketing duties for the Ste. Genevieve Department of Tourism.  The Director promotes travel and entertainment choices in the City and County provided by non-profits and local business owners.  The Director is responsible for supervising the staff and operations at the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center and applying for and administering grants for tourism related marketing.