Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several operational items, including a rezoning request for a medical marijuana dispensary, a new fitness facility assistant position, and the purchase of a tractor for the Street Department. Key financial matters, such as the incurrence of indebtedness for economic development, were tabled due to an absent council member. A presentation on the need for public transportation was received, with a request for a feasibility study to explore options.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket (City Council)
01:00Approved minutes from March 7, 2022, received Parks Board minutes, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022.
Rezoning Application RZ1018
05:55Approved rezoning 2101 South Broadway Avenue from I2 Medium Industrial to I1 Light Industrial to allow for a medical marijuana dispensary.
New Fitness Facility Assistant Job Description
07:45Approved a new full-time job description for a Fitness Facility Assistant in the Parks and Recreation Department, assigned to pay grade 105.
Purchase of John Deere Utility Tractor
09:15Authorized the budgeted purchase of a 2022 John Deere 5075M Power Reverser utility tractor for the Street Department to replace an older model.
Public Works Mowing Bid Award
11:30Awarded Bid Number 2022-010 for public works mowing of public right-of-ways to Tus Newa London Landscape.
Moore Urban Renewal Authority Agreement
13:00Accepted and consented to an agreement between the Moore Urban Renewal Authority and Alamo Investments LLC, Void Investments LLC, and Monet Investments LLC for parcel acquisition in Cleveland Heights.
Incurrence of Indebtedness by City Economic Development Authority
15:00Resolution Number 18-22, approving indebtedness not to exceed $1.5 million for economic development, was tabled due to an absent council member.
Agreement with Food and Shelter Incorporated
33:45Approved an agreement with Food and Shelter Incorporated to provide deposit assistance and/or temporary shelter for homeless residents using CDBG COVID-19 funds.
Legal Proceedings for Billboard Sign Removal
35:30Authorized legal counsel and staff to begin necessary legal proceedings for the removal of a billboard sign at Southwest 34th and East I-35 service road.
Consent Docket (Moore Public Works Authority)
37:00Approved minutes from March 7, 2022, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022.
MPWA Agreement of Support with MEDA
37:50Resolution Number 257-22, authorizing an agreement of support between MPWA and MEDA, was tabled as a companion item to the City Council's tabled resolution.
Consent Docket (Moore Risk Management Meeting)
39:00Accepted minutes from March 7, 2022, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022.
Consent Docket (Moore Economic Development Authority)
40:00Approved minutes from February 22, 2022.
MEDA Sales Tax Revenue Note Issuance
41:30Resolution Number 24-22, authorizing the issuance of a sales tax revenue note not to exceed $1.5 million, was tabled as a companion item to the City Council's tabled resolution.
Pending Claim by Jim Buxton
47:00The claim filed on behalf of Barbara Calhoun and Bill Breiner against the City of Moore was denied following an executive session.
Financial Matters
City Council Claims and Expenditures (FY 2021-2022)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the current and previous fiscal years.
2022 John Deere 5075M Utility Tractor Purchase
Budgeted purchase for the Street Department using a state contract.
Public Works Mowing Bid Award
Awarded to Tus Newa London Landscape for mowing public right-of-ways.
City Economic Development Authority Indebtedness
Proposed incurrence of indebtedness for the issuance of a sales tax revenue note for municipal capital improvements.
Food and Shelter Incorporated Agreement
Agreement to provide deposit assistance and temporary shelter for homeless residents using CDBG COVID-19 funds, including $8,953 rollover from a previous agreement, totaling $25,000 in COVID-19 funding.
Moore Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures (FY 2021-2022)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the current and previous fiscal years.
Moore Risk Management Meeting Claims and Expenditures (FY 2021-2022)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the current and previous fiscal years.
Moore Economic Development Authority Sales Tax Revenue Note
Proposed issuance of a sales tax revenue note for financing real property for economic development purposes.
Public Comments
One citizen, Noel Byron Church, inquired about the city's charter status with the federal geographic data committee.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Resolution Number 18-22 (City Council) - Incurrence of indebtedness by the City Economic Development Authority
- Resolution Number 257-22 (Moore Public Works Authority) - Agreement of support with the Moore Economic Development Authority
- Resolution Number 24-22 (Moore Economic Development Authority) - Issuance of sales tax revenue note
Watch For
- Discussion and potential approval of a budget for a public transportation feasibility study (estimated $50,000-$60,000)
- Establishment of an advisory committee for public transportation
Announcements
- Concerns were raised by a council member regarding underground utility work causing ruts and broken curbs, requesting follow-up to ensure proper restoration.
- A council member questioned a new curb cut on 12th Street, expressing concern about its potential impact on traffic flow.
- A council member noted significant trash accumulation in the riverwalk area and requested an investigation into responsibility and potential debris-catching solutions.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Approved minutes of the regular city council meeting held March 7th, 2022; received minutes of the regular parks board meeting held February 1st, 2022; and approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2021 and 2022.
Item 3: Consider rezoning application number RZ1018
Considered rezoning application RZ1018 at 2101 South Broadway Avenue from I2 Medium Industrial District to I1 Light Industrial District and approved Ordinance Number 3-22.
Item 4: Consider approval of a new job description for a Fitness Facility Assistant
Considered approval of a new job description for a Fitness Facility Assistant in the Parks and Recreation Department and assigned to pay grade 105.
Item 5: Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a 2022 John Deere 5075M Power Reverser utility tractor
Considered authorizing the budgeted purchase of a 2022 John Deere 5075M Power Reverser utility tractor for the Street Department from Deer and Company.
Item 6: Consider awarding bid number 2022-010 Public Works Mowing of Public Right-of-Ways
Considered awarding Bid Number 2022-010 Public Works Mowing of Public Right-of-Ways to Tus Newa London Landscape.
Item 7: Consider acceptance and consent to the agreement between Moore Urban Renewal Authority and Alamo Investments LLC
Considered acceptance and consent to the agreement between Moore Urban Renewal Authority and Alamo Investments LLC, Void Investments LLC, and Monet Investments LLC related to the acquisition assembly of approximately 269 parcels in Cleveland Heights.
Item 8: Consider adoption Resolution Number 18-22 of the City Council of the City of Moore, Oklahoma
Considered adoption of Resolution Number 18-22 approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the City Economic Development Authority not to exceed $1,500,000 in connection with the issuance of its sales tax revenue note.
Item 9: Receive a presentation from the Moore Social Services Coalition regarding public transportation
Received a presentation from the Moore Social Services Coalition regarding the need for public transportation and a proposed fixed transit route.
Item 10: Consider approval of an agreement with Food and Shelter Incorporated
Considered approval of an agreement with Food and Shelter Incorporated to provide deposit assistance and/or temporary shelter for homeless residents using Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 funds.
Item 11: Consider authorizing legal counsel and staff to begin necessary legal proceedings regarding billboard sign
Considered authorizing legal counsel and staff to begin necessary legal proceedings regarding a billboard sign located at Southwest 34th and East I-35 service road.
Item 12: Consent Docket (Moore Public Works Authority)
Received and approved the minutes of the regular Moore Public Works Authority meeting held March 7, 2022, and approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022.
Item 13: Consider adoption of Resolution Number 257-22 of the Trustees of the Moore Public Works Authority
Considered adoption of Resolution Number 257-22 authorizing an agreement of support by and between the Authority and the Moore Economic Development Authority.
Item 14: Consent Docket (Moore Risk Management Meeting)
Accepted the minutes of the regular Moore Risk Management Meeting held March 7, 2022, and approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022.
Item 16: Consent Docket (Moore Economic Development Authority)
Received and approved the minutes of the regular Moore Economic Development Authority meeting held February 22, 2022.
Item 17: Consider adoption of Resolution Number 24-22 of the Trustees of the Moore Economic Development Authority
Considered adoption of Resolution Number 24-22 authorizing the issuance of its sales tax revenue note taxable series 2022 in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1.5 million.
Item 18A: Citizen's Forum for items not on the agenda
One citizen spoke regarding the city's charter status with the federal geographic data committee.
Item 18B: Items from the City Council or Trustees
Council members raised concerns about underground work damage, a new curb cut on 12th Street, and trash in the riverwalk area.
Item 19A: Discuss considering if deemed appropriate, consider taking possible action regarding pending claim by Jim Buxton
Discussed a pending claim by Jim Buxton of the Buxton Law Group filed on behalf of Barbara Calhoun and Bill Breiner against the City of Moore.