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City Beat
Your city, your news
July 23, 2019
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Bartlesville firefighters Timmy Vaun, forefront, and Dustin Lott use hand-held radios that were purchased through a grant provided by Phillips 66.
Photo by Ashton Peterson
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Phillips 66 donation funds firefighter radios
Bartlesville firefighters were recently equipped with new hand-held radios thanks to a donation from Phillips 66. The new radios replace the department’s aging devices, many of which had become obsolete.
“We have been working for more than ten years to ensure that all firefighters have hand-held radios that are in good working condition,” said Fire Chief John Banks. “We’ve tried to replace the older ones as they’ve become obsolete, but we simply do not have the funds to keep up. And now, even many of those replacement radios have been discontinued and cannot be repaired as issues arise.”
The past practice of purchasing radios sporadically over the years also resulted in firefighters not having consistent technology, which can be a safety factor, Banks said.
“Now, thanks to this grant, all of our firefighters have the same radios, and they all work in coordination with the technology in our trucks. We would never have been able to do that were it not for the generosity of Phillips 66. We are extremely grateful to them for helping us with this.”
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Free site for tree debris to close August 3
Henry: Collection for remaining debris to start next month
The City of Bartlesville’s free dumping site for tree debris caused by weekend storms will remain open Monday through Saturday through Aug. 3. The site, located on State Highway 60 West just east of the Green Country Rodeo grounds, was initially scheduled to close this week. Additionally, City crews will begin collecting remaining tree debris next month, Public Works Director Keith Henry said today.
“We’ve extended the dates for the free dump site to give everyone an opportunity to be able to dispose of their tree debris at no additional cost,” Henry said, noting the site will be closed on Sunday, July 28.
Debris taken to the dumping site is limited to tree limbs due to Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality permitting restrictions.
“It is important that everybody understands that our permitting from ODEQ requires that nothing other than tree debris be dumped at the site,” Henry said. “Anything other than tree debris, including trash, fences and lumber, is strictly prohibited. Plastic bags and trash bags are also not permitted.”
Dumping hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. No dumping will be permitted after Aug. 3. The site is for residential customers only. No commercial dumping is permitted.
“Also, for those who need assistance, beginning Monday, Aug. 5, we will start making rounds through town to pick up storm debris,” Henry said.
Debris must be cut into lengths no longer than eight feet and must be placed at the curb or the road’s edge for collection. Debris must be placed for collection no later than 6 a.m. on Aug. 5. Only one trip per neighborhood affected by Sunday’s storm will be made.
For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 918.338.4131.
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Dog Days of Summer
It's time for the annual Dog Days of Summer Pool Party! The party is set for 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11th at Frontier Pool in Bartlesville. Admission is $5 per dog. All dogs must have current vaccinations and pet license tag. Proceeds go toward support and maintenance of Cooper Dog Park. This is a great way to help Cooper Dog Park and end summer with a splash!
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Mosquito control chemical application subject to state, federal laws
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I have not seen or heard the truck spraying
since May
. Mosquitoes are bad.
City crews are
spraying
the city for mosquitos — when conditions permit according to federal and state law. The chemical used for mosquito control in Bartlesville may not legally be sprayed when it's raining or when the wind is blowing more than 10 mph. Frequent rain events as well as windy conditions have hindered the spraying process this season more than usual, but these conditions are occurring less often as we progress into the summer. Hence, crews will continue to spray according to the City's regular schedule, as conditions allow.
The schedule
The city is divided into 10 sections and two sections are sprayed each evening, weather and wind conditions permitting, generally between the hours of 6 p.m. and midnight. This schedule allows for the entire city to be sprayed every five days. The vehicle used to conduct the spraying travels at about 10 mph, covering about 150 feet on either side of the applicator. Both streets and alleys are sprayed. Spraying begins in early summer, when mosquitoes become active, and ends when the temperatures drop, typically around October.
How you can help
It is also important to note the chemical the City uses for mosquito control only affects adult mosquitos. Mosquito populations can be greatly reduced by eliminating breeding grounds and mosquito larvae, which primarily consists of standing water. We can all help eliminate these areas by making sure there is no standing/stagnant water on our property, such as in dog bowls, bird baths, flower pots and other containers, as well as swimming pools and tarps. Basic yard maintenance such as mowing also helps reduce mosquito populations, as they often lay eggs in dry grass. High grass and weeds and stagnant water in swimming pools should be reported to Codes Enforcement. Complaint forms are available at
www.cityofbartlesville.org
, or you may call the complaint line at 918.338.4230.
TIF terms leave matters to City discretion
I was wondering if there is an update regarding the The Wellington at Hillcrest Village and TIF No. 12. It was approved in November 2017. I believe part of the provision required that construction begin within 12 months and the first phase be completed within 3 years. There appears to have been no construction on the site.
Tax Increment District (TIF) No. 12, officially named Bartlesville Retirement Community, was indeed approved by the Bartlesville City Council Nov. 20, 2017, by City Ordinance No. 3489. The TIF specifies that construction would begin within 12 months of the agreement and that Phase 1 of the development would be substantially complete within 36 months — at the discretion of the City. In other words, "the City" may legally terminate the TIF but is not required to do so.
If developed as planned, the retirement community would include independent living, assisted care and memory care apartments as well as several homes and businesses on a 20-acre tract of land near Nowata Road and Silver Lake Road.
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The Downtown Parking Survey will help the Street and Traffic Committee in reviewing possibilities for improvements. The survey is available at Survey Monkey,
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YNNKLHR
.
Photo by Ashton Peterson
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Public input sought on downtown parking
The volunteer-driven Street and Traffic Committee is hoping as many Bartlesville residents as possible will take a few minutes to complete a survey that will assist the committee in looking at downtown parking practices and possibilities for improvement.
The survey, which includes 16 questions and takes just minutes to complete, attempts to determine the current level of satisfaction with downtown parking, maximum time limits, where most people are parking on a regular basis, and which measures are most likely to deter violations.
The survey will be available through July 31. For more information, contact the engineering department at 918.338.4251.
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Bartlesville Regional United Way seeking Day of Caring projects
The Bartlesville Regional United Way is seeking projects for Day of Caring. Projects are due by July 31.
Every year, BRUW coordinates Day of Caring, where volunteers from businesses around the community help nonprofits with tasks such as building maintenance, yard work, sorting donations, reading to children and more.
Nonprofits, schools and other organizations with 501(c)3 status are invited to submit projects for Day of Caring. All projects must be submitted online at
www.bvilledayofcaring.org
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All materials and funding for projects must be provided by the agency and projects are not guaranteed to be selected. The call for volunteers will go out in August, and team leads will begin selecting projects then. Day of Caring will be held Sept. 24.
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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:
- One opening on the Street and Traffic Committee
- One opening on the Bartlesville Area History Museum Trust Authority
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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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