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City Beat
Your city, your news
April 27, 2021
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Welcome to City Beat, a free weekly e-newsletter containing the latest news and information about the City of Bartlesville and related topics. Get yours delivered each week! http://bit.ly/2eaFETx
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Council taps Billie Roane for Ward 4 seat
Roane to be sworn in, begin term during May 3 meeting
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The Bartlesville City Council voted unanimously on Monday to appoint Billie Roane to the Ward 4 seat recently vacated by former vice mayor Alan Gentges. Gentges resigned from the council in February to pursue the position of municipal judge.
Roane was one of seven Ward 4 residents to express interest in the seat and to complete the interview process.
"That we had so many qualified candidates express interest in this appointment is further evidence of the interest and involvement of Bartlesville residents in the operations of their city," said Mayor Dale Copeland. "These seven candidates represented a terrific slate of people, each bringing with them unique experience, skills and interests, and to choose between them was difficult at best. Having said that, Ms. Roane is clearly an excellent choice and I am confident she will be a dedicated and qualified representative of Ward 4. I look forward to having her join the City Council."
The council held the special meeting Monday to discuss and take action on the appointment, voting to appoint Roane in time for the May 3 council meeting, when she will be sworn into office and begin serving as the Ward 4 representative.
"I am truly grateful for receiving the appointment to the City Council and consider it an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Bartlesville and in Ward 4, hoping to follow in the footsteps of Alan Gentges, who has done an outstanding job. I am looking forward to getting started," Roane said.
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Free yard debris collection is next week
Residents: Put bags at collection point on regular trash day
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This is the last week to get those leaves and yard debris bagged and bundled for the City's free lawn and leaf collection May 3-7.
During this special collection week only, residents may place their leaves, grass, lawn clippings and other yard debris at the curb in bags on their normal trash collection day for collection by Solid Waste Department crews.
Keep in mind the collection is for:
- Leaves
- Grass
- Lawn clippings
- Limbs and branches, if cut in lengths no longer than four feet and bundled (may not exceed 50 pounds)
During the week of May 3-7, yard debris bags will not require yard waste stickers and clear or colored bags are allowed. The collection is for private residences only; no commercial collections will be made.
There is no limit on the number of bags a resident can put out for the collection. Yard debris will only be collected once, on your normal collection day of the week. Extra bags or items of household refuse outside the cart must have the red refuse sticker attached. Residents should comply with all other standard refuse regulations.
Yard refuse will be collected separately from trash but will be collected on the customer's normal trash collection day. For more information, contact the Solid Waste Department at 918.338.4130.
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BPD to hold Peace Officer Memorial May 12
Fallen Washington County deputy to be honored at ceremony
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The Bartlesville Police Department will hold its annual Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony beginning at noon on May 12 — an event held each year during Peace Officer's Memorial Week (May 9-12) to honor fallen law enforcement officers nationwide.
This year's ceremony will feature a special tribute to fallen Washington County Deputy Cpl. Kyle Davis, who was killed during an altercation at the Washington County Detention Center on March 25. Davis' name will be added to the memorial and the Bartlesville Police Department Honor Guard will present a wreath to the Davis family.
"It is always special when we can gather together to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for all of our protection," said Police Chief Tracy Roles. "This year will be even more special due to the recent loss of Deputy Kyle Davis while serving the citizens of Washington County."
The memorial will be held at the Bartlesville Public Safety Complex, just north of the police facility at 615 S. Johnstone Ave. The public is invited to attend. Parking will be available at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 S.E. Adams Blvd.
"I hope that many will join us as we pay tribute to all of the heroes who have given so much for all of us," Roles said.
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Lights, camera, action!
Lighting and electrical work is underway at the Tower Center at Unity Square for the interactive water/art feature "Native Color," located south of the stage area. Project Manager and Water Utilities Director Terry Lauritsen said Monday that work is progressing at the site, and that Kansas City, Mo. artist Amie Jacobsen will be in town this weekend to install the stained glass panels onto the flower fixtures, which were erected last month. Jacobsen's design was chosen after a contest was held in conjunction with the overall design of the park. Funding for the park was approved by voters in the 2018 General Obligation Bond Election.
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Milkweed, kits help protect monarch butterfly |
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Milkweed and Monarch kits — food for the monarch butterfly — will be available for sale at the Green Thumb Garden Club Plant Sale in Eastland Center on May 1.
The City of Bartlesville has for several years partnered with the Bartlesville Council of Garden Clubs to promote efforts to replenish monarch populations through an initiative sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation’s Monarch Conservation Program. The program is a nationwide effort to provide habitat for the monarch butterfly, whose population has decreased by an estimated 90 percent in the U.S. and Mexico over the past 20 years due to forest fragmentation, chemicals and global warming
"We have monarch kits and lots of individual milkweed plants," said BCGC member Kloma Laws. "The monarch population is still low and we are in the Migration Flyway (direct path of monarch migration)."
In addition to milkweed and monarch kits, the sales will also offer several other types of plants, free saplings and beginner's seed kits for kids. The sale be held 8:30-11:30 a.m. next to the former theater in Eastland Shopping Center, located on U.S. Highway 75.
For more information about the Mayors for Monarchs project, see NWF.org/MayorsMonarchPledge. For more information about the BCGC or the plant sale, call 918.213.5519.
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Recycle options during City center shut-down; Goats get OK in RA zones
By Kelli Williams
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With the recycle center closed until the processing plant in Tulsa reopens, are there any other options for Bartlesville residents who still want to recycle?
As everyone has no doubt heard by now, the City's recycle center, located at 10th Street and Virginia Avenue, is currently closed following a fire that damaged Tulsa Recycle and Transfer Center — where the City of Bartlesville takes recycle material for processing — earlier this month.
As a result of the closure, we've heard from several of you who would like recycling options while awaiting the reopening of TRT. The only local options continue to be either holding on to your recycling until TRT reopens or putting it into the refuse system (or sign up with a private service). However, there are a couple of not so local options for those willing to travel a bit. Thanks to a City Beat supporter who took the time to research potential alternatives for Bartlesville residents, two centers within 50 miles of Bartlesville are open and accepting recyclables: Collinsville M.E.T. Recycling Center and Owasso Recycling Center & Disposal Station. Contact information follows:
M.E.T. Recycling Center
11 locations; closest to Bartlesville: 306 W. Broadway, Collinsville
Items must be sorted
Accepted items: Nos. 1 and 2, plastic bottles, plastic bags, glass bottles, newspaper, office paper, magazines, phone books, cardboard, aluminum cans, steel cans, motor oil (5 gallon limit), cooking oil (5 gallon limit), eyeglasses and batteries (household and auto)
918.584.0584
Owasso Recycling Center & Disposal Station
499 S Main, Owasso
Accepted items: Aluminum (beverage cans only), batteries (lead-acid and rechargeable), cardboard, cooking oil, fluorescent light bulbs (all types), glass (colored and clear), newspaper, paper (miscellaneous, paperboard, and shredded), passenger tires (no rims), phone books and magazines, plastics (Type Number 1, Type Number 2, and Type Number 5), scrap metal and used motor oil, antifreeze, grease, and hydraulic fluid (no brake fluid)
Disclaimer: This list may not be exhaustive and does not include for-profit organizations that continue to offer services during the TRT shut-down. The City of Bartlesville does not recommend any particular recycle center or service.
RA zoning required for goats
I would like to know about whether it's possible to have small goats inside city limits. Could you get a permit for them if your neighbors were okay with it?
According to the Community Development Department, within the city limits of Bartlesville goats are only allowed on property that is zoned Residential Agriculture. There is no special zoning permit process for exceptions. For more information or to determine whether your property is zoned RA, contact the Community Development Department at 918.338.4286 or 918.338.4238.
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Thank you for maintaining Pathfinder and mowing the sides of the path. It is a jewel in the crown of Bartlesville, and this time of year, it is beautiful with all the wild flowers blooming, the lush green grass, and the moderate temperatures. My husband and I were out riding our bicycles this morning on the path. He is not originally from Bartlesville and kept commenting about how wonderful the path is and how it is such a treasure for Bartlesville to have this gift for all to use.
Karen Lowe-Alton
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April is Fair Housing Month
This year marks the 53rd anniversary of the U.S. Fair Housing Law, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. The law sought to eliminate discrimination in housing opportunities and to further housing choices for all Americans.
The City of Bartlesville adopted a Fair Housing Ordinance in 1996, with the Board of Adjustment serving as the City's Fair Housing Council.
"The City of Bartlesville takes a proactive stance on fair housing and agrees that the placement of illegal barriers to equal opportunity in housing, no matter how subtle, diminish the rights of all," said Community Development Director Lisa Beeman.
The City Council officially proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month during a meeting held earlier this month.
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Operation Clean House returns September 18
Operation Clean House will be held this year on Sept. 18. Sponsored by multiple area agencies, organizations and businesses, the event is aimed at helping Washington County residents dispose of hazardous household and automotive goods without harming the environment or endangering human health. Details for this year's event including accepted items and drop-off locations, will be announced. To keep up with the latest OCH news, follow @OperationCleanHouseWashingtonCounty
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Kelley named EAC Employee of the Month |
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City of Bartlesville Firefighter Johnny Kelley has been named the Employee Advisory Committee's Employee of the Month for April, the group announced recently.
The EAC consists of City of Bartlesville employees who meet regularly to discuss and identify needs for City employees who are not represented by a bargaining agent.
Kelley was nominated for the recognition by Water Department Utility Services Coordinator Mary Swift for actions he took during off-duty hours, in his service as mayor of Barnsdall.
Swift, who resides in Barnsdall, said without Kelley's ingenuity and tenacity, the town would have been without water for nearly a week.
"We had a major water leak in a creek that was the main supply to our water plant," Swift said. "The first reports we received were that we would be without water from March 13 to March 18. Johnny spent his time, equipment and some of his own money to purchase items needed to fix the leak."
Swift said Kelley and his crew figured out a way to bypass the leak by installing a "jumper" to get water restored to the town.
"This was a very big deal for our small town. It took countless hours of work and was a very tedious job," she said.
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City Manager Mike Bailey, right, presents Johnny Kelley with free movie tickets and a $25 Chamber Bucks certificate. Kelley was named Employee of the Month for April by the Employee Advisory Committee.
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"I love that we have a fireman who pulled off a great feat and thought it would be nice if we could
recognize him.
"There is so much appreciation for Johnny and his efforts from the city of Barnsdall."
EAC Employees of the Month receive free movie tickets, a $25 Chamber Bucks certificate and eight hours of extra vacation time.
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Do you know a City of Bartlesville employee who deserves special recognition? Let the EAC know! Email your information to EAC@cityofbartlesville.org. |
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Board, Committee & Commission Openings
The City of Bartlesville has numerous boards, committees and commissions that are driven by citizen volunteers. All citizens are encouraged and welcome to apply.
Board applications are located online and in the city manager’s office, located on the second floor of City Hall, 401 S. Johnstone Ave. Applications are kept on file for two years. To view a complete list, see Boards, Committees & Commissions.
The City currently has the following committee/board openings:
- Two openings on the Ambulance Commission
- One opening on the City Planning Commission
- One opening on the Construction and Fire Code Appeals Board
- Two openings on the White Rose Cemetery Board
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Job Listing
The City of Bartlesville is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
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Kelli Williams, Editor
401 S. Johnstone Ave.
Bartlesville, OK 74003
918-338-4132
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