Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several key financial items, including significant expenditures for city operations, a major street improvement project, and the purchase of police vehicles and a fire pumper using ARPA funds. A proposed ordinance regarding backyard chickens was tabled for further research, while an agreement for library services and a contract for juvenile intervention were renewed. Proclamations were made for Provider Appreciation Day and National Police Week.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
05:00Approved minutes, accepted a public right-of-way and utility easement, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022 totaling over $4 million.
Library Services Agreement
06:20Approved the renewal of a library services facilities and maintenance agreement with the Pioneer Library System for fiscal year 2022-2023.
Pivot Contract Renewal
07:30Approved the renewal of a contract with Pivot for $16,000 for the operation of a community intervention center for juveniles.
Ward 3 Residential Street Improvement Project Bid
10:55Awarded bid number 2022-009 to Nash Construction Company for $1,551,384.97 for the reconstruction of the Ward 3 residential street improvement project.
ODOT Maintenance Financing and Right-of-Way Agreement
14:50Approved an agreement with the State of Oklahoma Department of Transportation for signal detection and Opticon system upgrades on the 19th Street corridor, with an estimated cost of $793,818.
North Fork Little River Erosion Control Project Design
16:50Approved a professional engineering services agreement with Meshech and Associates LLC for $41,919.60 for the design of the North Fork Little River erosion control project.
Backyard Chickens Ordinance
25:40Ordinance number 100602, concerning requirements and limitations for backyard chickens, was tabled until July 1st for further research on handling roosters and potential impacts on city resources.
Vehicle Purchases (Police & Fire)
27:50Designated the purchase of 36 Ford police vehicles for $2,185,800 and one E1 Typhoon custom pumper for the fire department for $709,200, utilizing second-round ARPA funds upon receipt.
Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket
29:30Approved minutes and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022 totaling over $1 million for the Moore Public Works Authority.
Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket
30:50Accepted minutes and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022 totaling over $900,000 for the Moore Risk Management Meeting.
Upcoming Community Events
Provider Appreciation Day
Proclaimed to recognize child care providers for their important work.
National Police Week
Proclaimed to honor law enforcement officers, with city flags to be flown at half-staff.
Financial Matters
City Council Claims and Expenditures (FY 2021-2022)
Approved and ratified as part of the consent docket.
Pivot Contract Renewal
Renewal of contract for operation of a community intervention center, an increase of $1,000 from the previous year.
Ward 3 Residential Street Improvement Project
Awarded bid to Nash Construction Company for reconstruction of streets.
19th Street Corridor Signal Detection and Opticon System
Total estimated cost for upgrades, 100% funded through ODOT/ACOG.
North Fork Little River Erosion Control Project Design
Professional engineering services agreement for design work.
36 Ford Police Vehicles
Designated for purchase utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
E1 Typhoon 1250 GPM Custom Pumper
Designated for purchase for the fire department utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
Moore Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures (FY 2021-2022)
Approved and ratified as part of the MPWA consent docket.
Moore Risk Management Meeting Claims and Expenditures (FY 2021-2022)
Approved and ratified as part of the MRMA consent docket.
Public Comments
Daryl Karns, owner of Mary Jane Dispensary, requested that the City Council consider restructuring medical marijuana business license renewal fees. He argued that renewal fees should be lower than initial application fees, especially given changes introduced by House Bill 2646 which reduced the administrative burden for renewals.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Ordinance 100602 (Backyard Chickens) postponed to July 1st for further research.
Watch For
- Discussion on restructuring medical marijuana business license fees (requested for future agenda).
- Further conversations regarding cemetery ordinances.
Announcements
- Proclamation of May 6, 2022, as Provider Appreciation Day.
- Proclamation of May 15-21, 2022, as Police Week in Moore, Oklahoma.
- Chief Gibson and City Manager gave presentations to the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police.
- Officer Adams (police) is coaching part-time at Moore High School.
- Ongoing work and conversations regarding cemetery ordinances.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Approval of minutes, acceptance of right-of-way and utility easement, and ratification of claims and expenditures.
Item 3: Library Services Facilities and Maintenance Agreement
Consider approval of an agreement with the Pioneer Library System for FY 2022-2023.
Item 4: Renewal of Contract with Pivot
Consider renewal of a contract with Pivot for operation of a community intervention center.
Item 5: Awarding Bid for Ward 3 Residential Street Improvement Project
Consider awarding bid number 2022-009 to Nash Construction Company.
Item 6: Maintenance Financing and Right-of-Way Agreement with ODOT
Consider entering into an agreement with ODOT for the 19th Street corridor signal detection and Opticon system project.
Item 7: Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Meshech and Associates LLC
Consider approving an agreement for design of the North Fork Little River erosion control project.
Item 8: Ordinance 100602 (Backyard Chickens)
Discuss and consider amending the city code by adding requirements and limitations for backyard chickens.
Item 9: Designating Purchase of Vehicles
Consider designating the purchase of 36 Ford police vehicles and one E1 Typhoon custom pumper utilizing ARPA funds.
Item 10: Moore Public Works Authority Meeting Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for MPWA.
Item 11: Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket
Accept minutes and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for MRMA.
Item 12a: Citizens Forum
Opportunity for citizens to address items not on the agenda.
Item 12b: Items from the City Council or Trustees
Council members' comments or updates.
Item 12c: Items from the City Manager or Trust Manager
City Manager's comments or updates.
Item 13: Adjournment
Formal conclusion of the meeting.