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Many household cleaning products, paints, drugs and lawn chemicals contain hazardous pollutants and should be disposed of carefully and never in the trash, gutter or drain.
Items accepted include:
household cleaners
pesticides
fertilizers
automotive fluids
cooking oil
batteries
all fluorescent light bulbs
small ammunition
smoke alarms
aerosol paint
hobby paint
pool chemicals
items containing mercury
prescription medications
over the counter drugs
Items NOT accepted at the event include latex paint, tires, computers, radioactive waste and commercial waste. To dispose of latex paint, remove the lid and let paint dry completely. Place cans of dry paint next to regular residential trash for pick up.
When transporting items to the collection event, be sure to:
Wear gloves and use caution when handling substances.
Place pollutants in the trunk or as far away from passengers as possible.
Do not smoke while handling or transporting chemicals.
Do not remove the materials from your car once you arrive at the collection facility. A worker will remove them for you.
WHAT: Household Pollutant Collection Even
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, April 4 – 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Tulsa Fairgrounds, Gate 7
Brookside Neighborhood Association is hosting a landscape design meeting with a member from the Tulsa Master Gardener’s Program.
The event will focus on how to plan for 10 year growth patterns, planning for trees and gardens. It will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 3737 S. Peoria Ave, 743-8911.
WHAT: BNA hosts Tulsa Master Gardener’s Program
WHEN: Wednesday, April 15, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
WHERE: Trinity United Methodist Church, 3737 S. Peoria Ave
It happens all the time in neighborhoods throughout Tulsa: the dreaded PUD or zoning change proposal…
Neighbors may notice the yellow signs, but the legal jargon serves only to obfuscate. Online searches result in little or no information. TMAPC? BOA? PUD? Huh? Developers hire lawyers to help them interpret the zoning code and navigate the approval process, while average citizens lack the resources to obtain equal representation. Two-weeks notice leaves little time to educate people and understand what’s going on. Neighborhood activists rally, but their last-minute opposition is seen as obstructionist and anti-development. The PUD is approved by the TMAPC, and waltzes through the City Council.
Sound familiar? Unfortunately for many Tulsans, it does.
That’s why the “Land Use Education and Communication Task Force” has been created. Their mission? “To review and recommend revamped processes for education and communication regarding city land use processes.”
The meetings of the Land Use Task Force are open to the public, and public input is welcomed. If you have constructive ideas for improving the way zoning issues and development proposals are handled, be sure to show up and speak out.
WHAT: Land Use Education & Communication Task Force Meeting
WHEN: Friday, March 27, 4:00 PM
WHERE: City Hall, One Technology Center (corner of 2nd and Cincinnati)
MORE INFO: Councilor Bill Christiansen is the Task Force Chairman.
Brookside Neighborhood Association is hosting a neighborhood wide meeting. BNA has invited a Tulsa Police officer to give a presentation on how to keep our neighborhood safe.
It will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 3737 S. Peoria Ave, 743-8911
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 7:02 PM
Hello all,
The City Council once more discussed the proposed Community Garden ordinance at yesterday’s committee meeting. After another fairly lengthy discussion they decided to set it for public hearing at their 3.12.09 City Council meeting.
Take note of the change in date. I originally communicated the prospect that it would be heard tomorrow, 3.5.09. The Council attorney wanted one additional week to look into a state statute that might be related to the proposal. While the Council will conduct a first reading tomorrow they will not take public comment.
I’m sorry for the short notice however this change provides one additional week to provide communication with your Councilor if you have comments you wish to convey and the change will also permit you additional time to make arrangements to attend the Council hearing.
The City Council meets on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 6:00pm at City Hall (One Technology Center) at 175 E. 2nd St. (NW/c of 2nd and S. Cincinnati Av.) on the 2nd level (level of public entrance from 2nd St.).
The City Council wants to hear from their constituents regarding the proposal.
Again, I would encourage each of you to take an opportunity to contact the City Council to provide your input. You can find your Council district at: http://www.tulsacouncil.org/map.php and find your corresponding Councilor’s email address under the ‘Councilors’ tab at the top of the same page –or contact them by phone at 596.1990.
The Council may benefit from hearing from as many constituents and stakeholders as possible regarding the proposal.
I look forward to seeing many of you next Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 6:00pm.
Regards,
Duane Cuthbertson
Board of Adjustment Planner, INCOG
918.579.9437
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