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April 5, 2022 City Council Meeting

April 5, 2022 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved numerous contracts for auditing, financial services, and city property maintenance, including two new landscaping agreements to improve service. Significant financial decisions involved authorizing up to $1.5 million in indebtedness for the Moore Economic Development Authority to acquire property and approving substantial claims and expenditures across city departments. A proclamation recognized National Telecommunicator Week, and a citizen expressed strong opposition to proposed turnpike projects.

Key Decisions & Votes

Consent Docket Approval

01:57

Approved the minutes of the regular city council meeting held March 21, 2022, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2021 and 2022 totaling $5,242,709.09.

Approved

Auditing Services Contract

03:00

Approved a contract with Dillon and Associates for auditing services for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, at an estimated cost of $59,500.

Approved

Financial Statement Preparation Contract

04:10

Approved a contract with Crawford and Associates to prepare the city's annual financial statements for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, and provide financial services on special projects for an estimated $45,000.

Approved

MEDA Indebtedness for Property Acquisition

05:20

Adopted Resolution Number 18-22, approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Moore Economic Development Authority (MEDA) up to $1,500,000 for the purchase of Waterman properties in Cleveland Heights.

Adopted

Police Handgun Surplus

07:10

Declared 92 Moore Police Department service handguns as surplus, with plans to sell them to offset the cost of new weapon systems.

Approved

Adaptive Sports Agreement

08:20

Approved a sport association agreement for 2022-2023 with Adapting World Foundations for adaptive sports programs at various park locations.

Approved

Radio Console Maintenance Agreement

10:00

Approved a budgeted annual maintenance agreement with Motorola Solutions in the amount of $59,500 for radio console systems in 911 and the Emergency Operation Center.

Approved

City Property Mowing Contract (Brassville)

11:20

Approved a contract with Brassville Landscaping LLC for $57,652 for the mowing and maintenance of various city-owned properties, splitting the work with another contractor to improve service.

Approved

City Property Mowing Contract (Tuskenuwa)

13:00

Approved a contract with Tuskenuwa Lawn and Landscape LLC for $42,700 for the mowing and maintenance of various city-owned properties, splitting the work with another contractor.

Approved

MPWA Consent Docket Approval

13:50

Approved the minutes of the regular Moore Public Works Authority (MPWA) meeting held March 21, 2022, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022 totaling $1,879,969.72.

Approved

MPWA Agreement of Support with MEDA

14:50

Adopted Resolution Number 257-22, authorizing an agreement of support between the MPWA and the MEDA pertaining to the MEDA Sales Tax Revenue Note Taxable Series 2022.

Adopted

MPWA Change Order - Craft Rentals

15:40

Approved Change Order Number One with Craft Rentals Construction Company for an increase of $22,239.11 and an extension of 120 calendar days due to a field conflict with an existing sewer line and COVID-19 related issues.

Approved

MPWA Change Order - BRB Contractors

18:40

Approved Change Order Number One with BRB Contractors Incorporated for an increase of $13,401 and an extension of 90 calendar days for the installation of a 36-inch PVC sewer line, citing weather, COVID-19, and material supply issues.

Approved

MRM Consent Docket Approval

21:40

Accepted the minutes of the regular Moore Risk Management (MRM) meeting held March 21, 2022, and approved claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022 totaling $89,108.32.

Approved

MEDA Sales Tax Revenue Note Issuance

23:30

Adopted Resolution Number 24-22, authorizing the issuance of a sales tax revenue note, taxable series 2022, up to $1.5 million for economic development purposes.

Adopted

Upcoming Community Events

April 10th through 16th, 2022

National Telecommunicator Week

Proclaimed by Mayor Glenn Lewis in honor of 911 dispatchers and public safety telecommunicators.

April 21st

Turnpike Authority Public Meeting

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Moore Public Library, for fielding questions regarding turnpike projects.

Financial Matters

FY 2021 and 2022 Claims and Expenditures (City Council)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the city council.

$5,242,709.09

Auditing Services Contract (Dillon and Associates)

Estimated cost for auditing services for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.

$59,500

Financial Statement Preparation Contract (Crawford and Associates)

Estimated cost for preparing annual financial statements and providing special project financial services.

$45,000

MEDA Indebtedness for Property Acquisition

Aggregate principal amount not to exceed for the issuance of sales tax revenue note for municipal capital improvements project (Waterman properties).

$1,500,000

Motorola Solutions Maintenance Agreement

Annual maintenance agreement for radio console systems in 911 and the Emergency Operation Center.

$59,500

Mowing and Maintenance Contract (Brassville Landscaping LLC)

Contract for mowing and maintenance of various city-owned properties.

$57,652

Mowing and Maintenance Contract (Tuskenuwa Lawn and Landscape LLC)

Contract for mowing and maintenance of various city-owned properties.

$42,700

FY 2021-2022 Claims and Expenditures (MPWA)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority.

$1,879,969.72

Change Order #1 (Craft Rentals Construction Company)

Increase in contract amount due to a field conflict between existing and new sewer lines.

$22,239.11

Change Order #1 (BRB Contractors Incorporated)

Increase in contract amount for the installation of 42 linear feet of 36-inch PVC sewer line.

$13,401

FY 2021-2022 Claims and Expenditures (MRM)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Risk Management meeting.

$89,108.32

MEDA Sales Tax Revenue Note Issuance

Aggregate principal amount not to exceed for financing real property for economic development purposes.

$1,500,000

Public Comments

1 citizen spoke

Tom Elmore spoke against proposed turnpike projects, citing historical mismanagement by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA). He highlighted concerns about unfunded highway maintenance, the financial burden on taxpayers versus heavy commercial trucking, and the impact on property owners.

Opposition to turnpike projects Government integrity and mismanagement Property owner rights Transportation funding and cost allocation

Coming Up

Watch For

  • Turnpike Authority public meeting on April 21st (5:30-7:30 PM at Moore Public Library)
  • Residential street projects (GEO bond issue) to be advertised by end of week, coming to council for approval in May, with completion expected by end of year.
  • Reopening of BNSF Main Street train tracks (hoped for this week).

Announcements

  • Mayor Glenn Lewis proclaimed April 10th through 16th, 2022, as National Telecommunicator Week.
  • The City Manager announced that design work for residential streets approved in the November 2021 GEO bond issue is complete, projects will be advertised this week, and will come to council for approval in May, with completion expected by year-end.
  • An update was provided on the BNSF Main Street train tracks, with hopes for reopening this week after significant repairs.

Agenda Summary

1. Proclamation: National Telecommunicator Week

Reading of a proclamation recognizing the diligence and professionalism of 911 dispatchers and public safety telecommunicators.

Information Only

2. Consent Docket

Approval of minutes from the March 21, 2022, city council meeting and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2021 and 2022.

Approved

3. Contract with Dillon and Associates for Auditing Services

Consideration of approval for auditing services for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.

Approved

4. Contract with Crawford and Associates for Financial Services

Consideration of approval for preparing annual financial statements and providing financial services on special projects.

Approved

5. Resolution Number 18-22 of the City Council

Consideration of adoption of a resolution approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Moore Economic Development Authority (MEDA) up to $1,500,000 for a municipal capital improvements project.

Adopted

6. Declare 92 Moore Police Department Service Handguns as Surplus

Consideration of declaring old police handguns as surplus following investment in new equipment.

Approved

7. Sport Association Agreement for 2022-2023

Consideration of approval of an agreement with Adapting World Foundations for adaptive sports programs at various park locations.

Approved

8. Annual Maintenance Agreement with Motorola Solutions

Consideration of approval for a budgeted annual maintenance agreement for radio console systems in 911 and the Emergency Operation Center.

Approved

9. Contract with Brassville Landscaping LLC

Consideration of approval for mowing and maintenance of various city-owned properties.

Approved

10. Contract with Tuskenuwa Lawn and Landscape LLC

Consideration of approval for mowing and maintenance of various city-owned properties.

Approved

11. Moore Public Works Authority (MPWA) Consent Docket

Receive and approve minutes from the March 21, 2022, MPWA meeting and approve/ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022.

Approved

12. MPWA Resolution Number 257-22

Consideration of adoption of a resolution authorizing an agreement of support between the MPWA and the MEDA.

Adopted

13. MPWA Change Order Number One with Craft Rentals Construction Company

Consideration of approval for an increase in contract amount and time extension due to a field conflict and project delays.

Approved

14. MPWA Change Order Number One with BRB Contractors Incorporated

Consideration of approval for an increase in contract amount and time extension for sewer line installation.

Approved

15. Moore Risk Management (MRM) Consent Docket

Accept minutes from the March 21, 2022, MRM meeting and approve/ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022.

Approved

16. Moore Economic Development Authority (MEDA) Roll Call

Roll call for the special meeting of the Moore Economic Development Authority.

No Action

17. MEDA Resolution Number 24-22

Consideration of adoption of a resolution authorizing the issuance of its sales tax revenue note, taxable series 2022, up to $1.5 million.

Adopted

18. New Business

Public comment from Tom Elmore regarding opposition to turnpike projects.

Information Only

19. Adjournment

Formal conclusion of the meeting.

No Action