Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting for Moore, Oklahoma, included the recognition of two long-serving planning commission members, Gary Luno and Ralph Sherard. Key decisions involved approving the purchase of new software for emergency services, a new city-wide phone system, and awarding bids for wastewater treatment plant improvements. A citizen raised concerns about flooding from a new development, and numerous police and fire department personnel were recognized for their meritorious service and life-saving actions.
Key Decisions & Votes
Purchase of First Due Software Platform
22:00Authorized the budgeted purchase of First Due, an all-in-one software platform, for $34,950 as a sole source provider to replace the city's end-of-life electronic records management system.
Declare Phoenix Hydraulic Rescue Tool Set as Surplus
23:30Declared one Phoenix hydraulic rescue tool set as surplus and authorized its sale by auction due to obsolescence and lack of available parts.
Purchase of New City Phone System
27:30Authorized the budgeted purchase of a new city-wide phone system for $319,235.58 from Chickasaw Telecom to replace the unsupported current system and improve call handling.
Award Bid for WWTP Effluent Sewer Force Main Relocation Materials (Pipe)
30:20Awarded bid #2026-00001 bid A to ISCO Industries Inc. for $652,870.70 for pipe materials for the WWTP effluent sewer force main relocation, with reimbursement from OTAA.
Award Bid for WWTP Effluent Sewer Force Main Relocation Materials (Valves)
32:00Awarded bid #2026-00001 bid B to Milford for $86,416.60 for valve materials for the WWTP effluent sewer force main relocation, with reimbursement from OTAA.
Approve Budget Supplements for FY2025-2026
33:50Approved budget supplements for FY2025-2026 to carry over open purchase orders from the prior fiscal year for ongoing products and services.
Approve FY24-25 Budget Supplement
36:20Approved a budget supplement for FY24-25 to the MPWA and various dedicated sales tax funds to budget additional revenues received above collections for their intended projects and operating expenditures.
Upcoming Community Events
More War 5K Race
Successful event with many volunteers, city staff, and employees participating and enjoying the community gathering.
Financial Matters
First Due Software Platform
Budgeted purchase of an all-in-one software platform for electronic records management, incident reports, inspections, and training.
New City Phone System
Budgeted purchase of a city-wide phone system from Chickasaw Telecom to replace an unsupported system and improve communication.
WWTP Effluent Sewer Force Main Relocation Materials (Pipe)
Awarded bid for pipe materials for the wastewater treatment plant effluent sewer force main relocation, to be reimbursed by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTAA).
WWTP Effluent Sewer Force Main Relocation Materials (Valves)
Awarded bid for valve materials for the wastewater treatment plant effluent sewer force main relocation, to be reimbursed by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTAA).
Budget Supplements for FY2025-2026
Approval of budget supplements to carry over prior year's open purchase orders for ongoing products and services.
FY24-25 Budget Supplement
Approval of budget supplement for additional water and refuge collections, donations, grants, interest, ad valorem taxes, and sales tax collections across multiple funds.
Public Comments
One citizen, Mark Jones, expressed concerns about increased flooding in his neighborhood, Estelle's Country Club Estates, due to water drainage from the new Broadmore Heights addition. He stated that the new development is directing excessive water onto Southeast 33rd Street, impacting his property and provided supporting documents and a video link.
Coming Up
Watch For
- BNSF track rerouting construction (approx. 6 weeks)
Announcements
- Flag ceremony led by Girl Scout Troop 798.
- Recognition of Gary Luno for 18 years of service on the planning commission (11 years as secretary).
- Recognition of Ralph Sherard for 24 years of service on the planning commission (12 years as chairman), and service on the Board of Adjustment and CDBG committee.
- Recognition of Mr. Jimmy Carter, former math teacher and Veterans Memorial Park volunteer, in the audience.
- Recognition of numerous Police and Fire Department personnel for awards received on August 25th, including Meritorious Service with Risk Medals, Life-Saving Awards, and Letters of Recognition for incidents such as a burglary, flood response, suicidal involvement, swiftwater rescues, CPR, and a baby delivery.
- Thanks extended to volunteers, city staff, and employees for their efforts in the successful 'More War 5K race'.
- Update from the City Manager that the BNSF track crew is in town to reroute the train, with construction expected to take about six weeks.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket Items A-D
Approval of routine administrative items.
Item 3: Receive report on 2024-2025 Stormwater Quality Program
Presentation and reception of the annual report on the city's stormwater quality activities and compliance.
Item 4: Receive minutes of the June 10, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
Reception of the minutes from a previous Planning Commission meeting, with discussion regarding an unusual vote count.
Item 5: Authorize budgeted purchase of First Due software platform
Consideration to purchase an all-in-one software platform for emergency services as a sole source provider.
Item 6: Declare one Phoenix hydraulic rescue tool set as surplus and authorize sale by auction
Consideration to declare an obsolete hydraulic rescue tool set as surplus and approve its sale.
Item 7: Authorize budgeted purchase of a new phone system for the city
Consideration to purchase a new city-wide phone system to replace an unsupported existing system.
Item 8: Award bid for materials (pipe) for Moore WWTP effluent sewer force main relocation improvements (OTAA project)
Consideration to award a bid for pipe materials for the wastewater treatment plant effluent sewer force main relocation, to be reimbursed by OTAA.
Item 9: Award bid for materials (valves) for Moore WWTP effluent sewer force main relocation improvements (OTAA project)
Consideration to award a bid for valve materials for the wastewater treatment plant effluent sewer force main relocation, to be reimbursed by OTAA.
Item 10: Approve budget supplements for FY2025-2026 for multiple funds to carry over prior year's open purchase orders
Consideration to approve budget adjustments to carry over unspent funds from prior year's open purchase orders.
Item 11: Approve FY24-25 budget supplement for multiple funds
Consideration to approve a budget supplement for various funds to account for additional revenues received above collections.
Item 12: MPWA Consent Docket Items A-D
Approval of routine administrative items for the Moore Public Works Authority.
Item 13: Moore Risk Management Consent Docket Items A-B
Approval of routine administrative items for the Moore Risk Management meeting.
Item 14: New Business - Citizens Forum
Opportunity for citizens to address the council on matters not on the agenda.
Adjournment
Formal conclusion of the meeting.