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Chris Patrick was nominated and elected chair. Dorinda and Joanne were nominated and elected to serve as co‑vice chairs, and the board approved the appointments and committee assignments by voice vote.

The board approved minutes from the May meetings after a motion and second; one participant said “Aye. Aye. Aye. Abstain,” indicating at least three yes votes and one abstention in the voice vote recorded on the transcript.

The board voted to approve the FY26 operating budget after discussion; the transcript records a motion, a second and subsequent assent, but does not record an itemized vote tally for that motion. Staff presenters explained that the FY26 draft included two crew positions and that Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding ends mid‑year, affecting line items.

The board tabled action on a new audit engagement letter. Jenny Shamp, the city's controller, explained that the city solicited new auditors and that the engagement letters were sent to individual authorities; the board and staff agreed to table the item until July so staff can negotiate redline language and ensure the engagement reflects the authority’s operational relationship with the city. Jenny Shamp and board members discussed Chapter 15, Article 6 (audit requirement) as the statutory basis for the authority’s audit responsibility.

No formal roll‑call vote tallies were recorded in the transcript for the FY26 budget or the officer elections beyond the recorded voice votes. The audit engagement item was deferred to the July meeting so auditors can be on site in September and staff can finalize language with the auditors.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tulsa - Tulsa Authority for the Recovery of Energy - Jun 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The authority elected Chris Patrick as chair and named Dorinda and Joanne co‑vice chairs, approved the FY26 operating budget, approved meeting minutes with an abstention, and tabled the audit engagement letter for further review.","taxTitle","Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma","taxId",2682,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6657812,"New operations manager outlines swap‑shop tracking, higher pollutant collections and gate changes",56,442000,498000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065841-a740cd826b68491de632df774483c4b4&start=442&end=498","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065841-a740cd826b68491de632df774483c4b4/thumbnail_442000.jpg","/articles/6657812/Tulsa/Tulsa-County/Oklahoma/New-operations-manager-outlines-swapshop-tracking-higher-pollutant-collections-and-gate-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6657812-7a933cdf0a9f130b1dbf5c18ac399271/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177768&Signature=cQxU0JxHCo1hXqma2Zh-JS~0RnoMo709jR3J0d24v2l55dD7WKcXlfCFmXOJdUpJVsccK~sju7KPXMzVZ-TTzhxQwrfRn3lkyhccGM3HS5gmP8guFLOxrK9mhWU7pcIIoiVoYZWfF9PXKX~CQ3CKO7QS4HYwDgwJYiTl673bYYzMd~gSLpHBKRjQmDysAeMVUr9CLg2zplOzOSl72qO8cTDdjOcelbrmTazIntb3Z-KbIgki3Z9I~u0t4oufr7agb~OfUdlrKE5-3L9FCsDiI7SAuqSoxipusEOyC4UdzLZb7qolYZaR3tb11iSzcDvE550RwzCm9j-mJ8~01iT6nQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bridal Lewis, the authority’s new operations manager for Stormwater Management Operations, told the board the household pollutant collection facility saw higher customer counts in May and more pounds of pollutants collected compared with last year.

“We've had 153 more customers than we did this time last year, which totaled to about 16,000 more pounds of pollutants collected,” Lewis said. Lewis also provided swap‑shop figures for May: 253 customers took roughly 1,060 items, totaling about 2,000 pounds of material redistributed at no cost.

To better track repeat visitors and swap‑shop usage, Lewis said staff installed a new gate and shifted the traffic pattern so all facility visitors pass through the main building. “Anyone visiting the facility will have to pass through the building. So anybody, even if they're visiting the swap shop...at least we'll get to 1 on 1 everybody who comes and visits,” Lewis said. Staff plan a brief, non‑invasive survey to gather information on swap‑shop users.

Board members acknowledged concerns about people collecting large quantities for resale or hoarding. A board member noted a past instance when hazardous materials collected at city events were later found at a structure fire; Lewis said staff want to avoid encouraging hoarding while preserving convenience for residents who use the free swap shop.

Lewis also offered to present a brief slide update on the Tulsa Cleanup program at a future meeting; the board agreed.

Lewis said he was filling the position after Scott Van Lew decided to retire. The board thanked outgoing members and staff for their service.

No formal action or vote was taken on the swap‑shop changes; staff said they will implement the gate change and begin surveys and will report back with updated numbers.","A new operations manager reported higher attendance and pollutant pounds at the household pollutant collection facility, said a new gate will improve tracking of swap shop users, and staff plans a non‑invasive survey to learn more about visitors.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6657817,"Authority posts residential collection RFP as staff reports on contaminated recycling and mulch-site changes",40,52000,92000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065841-a740cd826b68491de632df774483c4b4&start=52&end=92","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065841-a740cd826b68491de632df774483c4b4/thumbnail_52000.jpg","/articles/6657817/Tulsa/Tulsa-County/Oklahoma/Authority-posts-residential-collection-RFP-as-staff-reports-on-contaminated-recycling-and-mulch-site-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6657817-e1e092de5e2e538ba235162224b87056/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177768&Signature=o41o9pC1Bmbh0fBmxbBGaV5ia0~ADg7KFP-P90-U7LvmhBGRE~Fbett9nSCbgmFFO5u1reT3OuyP445m~exkUg3QsCvEJhN6q0iAfbF3z6Wb-86EiQxpARMV07j7ioM7fskw5jh3Q-ypQWxD-jMSc9JzKUBOwcPBVgmR2WZyzut0w0RA1p4mEDZEmQrdHvtoU7W0swm13Abe9S0ID3ikFCg8pCFHjsctA3qQx~1gzpdd5v3c1Nbw-ylEqXP7FbpPue1NWYyk209h0EUB6X~6JlhC~eQqJG5DtTD8rt7pgJsYTUC~plQIvmf-DWwNgzeTUmSj5KzarxhHP5aZMDVN0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tulsa authority announced that Request for Proposals TAC‑893 for residential trash and recycling collection was posted publicly today, with proposals due Aug. 13.

The posting came during the authority's staff reports, when Mr. Eeks said residential participation and recycling tons are roughly stable but that contaminated recycling carts remain an issue. “We removed 68 so far this year. We removed 15 in May,” Mr. Eeks said. He also said four residents toured the transfer facility and had their carts returned after resolving contamination issues.

The mulch site is being reworked after contractor CS Carry brought a grinder, excavator and loader and began grinding a contractor pile, Mr. Eeks said. Staff also reported continuing receipts of manifests from municipalities that previously had memoranda of understanding (MOUs) to use the authority’s site. “We’re sending everyone to the contractor site because they’re all paying the $5.28, so there’s really no need for an MOU anymore,” Mr. Eeks said. He said he has contacted representatives from Jenks, Bixby and Broken Arrow and asked staff to stop accepting additional manifests so those loads are pushed to the contractor pile; he expects that manifests should be zero by next month.

Board members asked whether improved signage or gate controls would help steer non‑Tulsa customers to the contractor gate. Mr. Eeks said he will coordinate staff direction at the site and that signage can be added.

Staff also reported an increase in bulky waste but noted legal dumping is down compared with May 2024. The board discussed diversions caused by scheduled outages at ReWorld, the processing contractor, and staff said operations should return to normal after ReWorld’s June repairs.

The authority posted TAC‑893 after the board and consultant review; staff said board members Chuck, Brenda and Pat helped with the solicitation. The RFP front‑page dates were adjusted by finance prior to posting, staff said.

The posting is informational; the solicitation schedule and technical requirements are in the public RFP packet. The authority said it will accept proposals through the August deadline and expects to review responses with the consulting team.","The authority publicly posted an RFP for residential trash and recycling collection with an Aug. 13 deadline. Staff reported 68 contaminated recycling carts removed year-to-date, contractor grinding at the mulch site, and outreach to municipalities to stop MOU manifests.","actionData","errors"]

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Board elects officers, approves FY26 budget and tables audit engagement; minutes approved with one abstention

New operations manager outlines swap‑shop tracking, higher pollutant collections and gate changes

Authority posts residential collection RFP as staff reports on contaminated recycling and mulch-site changes