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September 2022 Issue

City News

Split image with Aerial View of Treatment Plant on top and Ribbon Cutting with Bixby City Officials Staff and participating entities

Wastewater Treatment Plant Grand Opening

The City of Bixby officially opened the Wastewater Treatment Plant on July 12^th, 2022. The $24 million Project includes capacity for continued population growth in the coming years. The process design also includes modular expansion capability if necessary. Decommissioning of the North Lagoons is underway with flow already being transferred to the South for treatment.

Since 2009, the City has been working toward the elimination the North Lagoon Treatment facility, completing, and submitting a Master Plan outlining numerous treatment options to ODEQ that was acknowledged in 2011. The City completed the first step in 2014 by completing a pumping facility to transfer excess flow from the North Lagoon Treatment Facility to the South Lagoon Treatment Facility. Construction plans and specifications were completed in 2017 then submitted to ODEQ for approval. In 2019, the Environmental Protection Agency and Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality issued approvals for construction.

Thank you Captain Doug Driscoll for your Service

Growing up and living in the Bixby area his entire life, Captain Doug Driscoll has dedicated over 27.5 years to the fire service. Doug started as a volunteer in December 1994 before being hired as a fulltime firefighter in May 1998. He has fulfilled his duties as Captain for the last 13 years and in doing so has set a high standard for respect and leadership within the department.

When asked what made him want to become a firefighter, he simply stated that growing up around other firefighters and hearing their unique stories persuaded him to pursue a lifetime of helping others. Captain Driscoll also added that every call has something about it that you will remember for life, whether good or bad.

He and his wife and high school sweetheart, Paula have been married for 30 years. They have one son, Cody. Anyone that knows Doug, knows that if he’s not at the fire station or at home with his family, he’s most likely in his boat fishing

The Bixby Fire Department and the citizens of Bixby are fortunate to have had the service of Captain Doug Driscoll for all these years. He has and continues to set a fine example of hard work and character for the next generation. His leadership and dedication will truly be missed.

We all wish him well in his Retirement.

Water Payments at BTC

Bixby Water customers will no longer be able to pay their water bill payments through BTC Facilities. Customers who used this service can make payments by:

· Mailing Payment to Bixby City Hall

· Drop-off at Bixby City Hall on the west side of the building

· Pay at the Billing Counter at Bixby City Hall

· Paying online

· Signing up for auto draft payments

For More information call 918-366-4430 or view options online at

Connections & Payments at Bixby, OK (bixbyok.gov).

Important City Dates

Sorry! City offices are closed for the Holiday

City offices are closed on

Monday, September 5th, 2022, in observance of Labor Day.

In the event of an Emergency, please contact Emergency Services by Dialing 911.
For after hours Water Issues, please contact Bixby Communications at 918-366-8294.

Technical Advisory Committee Meeting

September 7that 10:00 a.m.

Planning Commission

Meeting

September 19th at 6:00 p.m.

Board of Adjustment

Meeting

September 19th at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

Work Sessions

September 12th at 5:00 p.m.

September 26th at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

Meetings

September 12th at 6:00 p.m.

September 26th at 6:00 p.m.

Bixby Public Works Authority Meetings

September 12th at 6:00 p.m.

September 26th at 6:00 p.m.

View City of Bixby Agenda & Minutes

Community News & Events

Buy Bixby 2022

Join the Bixby Chamber of Commerce and the City of Bixby as we kick off the Buy Bixby season on October 30, 2022. The Buy Bixby program highlights the Bixby business community, while featuring a variety of merchants, products and services. The increase in sales tax collections helps the City of Bixby provide necessary services to its residents and merchants.

One lucky Buy Bixby holiday shopper will receive a $10,000 cash prize! Shop at participating Bixby businesses to collect tickets, and the winning number will be drawn on December 10 in downtown Bixby after the Bixby Christmas Parade hosted by the Rotary Club of Bixby. Local businesses can participate by becoming a sponsor and receive tickets, local exposure, and increased holiday sales.

The Buy Bixby program is one of the state's most successful holiday shopping programs! It is designed to build awareness of, and excitement about, Bixby businesses. The Buy Bixby program provides people within our community and throughout the region with greater exposure to what Bixby has to offer. It helps keep more of our local citizens' shopping dollars in our community while drawing in new shoppers from outside of our community. The most exciting incentive of this program is prizes during the most wonderful time of the year!

More information at BuyBixby.com

Game Days in the District

Located at Charley Young Event Park in Downtown

Dates:

· September 9th

· September 30th

· October 14th

· October 20th

· November 4th

Game Days in the District are community block parties to celebrate the Spartans with music, games, booths, and more. On Fridays starting at 5:00 PM before each home football game, the Bixby Metro Chamber partners with the community to celebrate Bixby Public School’s athletes with food and festivities. This year we will add a livestream screen to Charley Young to accommodate those who do not want to go to the stadium or cannot get in due to capacity. Sponsored by Andy B’s Bowl Social and Country Financial – Ronnie Lutz Agency.

Call 918-366-9445 to reserve a space for a sponsored booth!

Bixby Chamber Event Webpage