Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several key agreements, including a land acquisition deal with Moore Public Schools for 40 acres in Cleveland Heights and the renewal of senior transportation services with EMBARK. They also received a presentation on the Veterans Park landscaping plan, which includes significant enhancements. An internal audit report for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program was adopted, highlighting issues with project management and compliance that are actively being addressed.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
01:25Approved minutes, accepted public sewer, water, paving, and drainage improvements for several editions, declared surplus items, and ratified claims and expenditures.
Veterans Park Landscaping Plan Presentation
06:40Received a presentation from the Parks Department regarding a landscaping plan for Veterans Park, including butterfly gardens, new amenities, and a rebranding effort with an estimated cost of $561,290.15.
Agreement with Moore Public Schools for Cleveland Heights Land
08:25Accepted and consented to an agreement with Moore Public Schools for the acquisition and eventual disposition of approximately 40 acres in Cleveland Heights for future school development.
Renewal of Senior Transportation Services with EMBARK
09:30Approved the fourth-year renewal of an agreement with EMBARK to provide non-emergency medical transportation services for seniors, including matching funds of $15,000.
New Job Description: Fitness Facility Assistant
10:15Consideration of a new job description for a Fitness Facility Assistant and assignment of pay grade 105 was tabled.
New Job Description: Senior Center Programs Assistant
11:35Approved a new job description for a part-time Senior Center Programs Assistant in the Parks and Recreation Department, assigned to pay grade 104.
Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Internal Audit
17:20Adopted Resolution No. 15-22, approving the January 2022 CDBG-DR internal audit report, which identified findings related to staff turnover, subcontractor compliance, and draw request processes for 'The Curve' project.
Sports Association Agreement: Moore Baseball Association
18:15Approved the sports association agreement for the 2022-2023 Moore Baseball Association program at Buck Thomas Park, including light and noise ordinances.
Sports Association Agreement: Moore Youth Girls Softball Program
19:00Approved the sports association agreement for the 2022-2023 Moore Youth Girls Softball program at Buck Thomas Park.
Financial Matters
Claims and Expenditures (City Council)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022.
Veterans Park Landscaping Plan
Estimated total cost for the Veterans Park landscaping and amenity enhancements.
EMBARK Senior Transportation Matching Funds
Approved matching funds for the renewal of non-emergency medical transportation services for seniors.
Claims and Expenditures (Moore Public Works Authority)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022 for the Public Works Authority.
Claims and Expenditures (Moore Risk Management)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022 for Risk Management.
Public Comments
One citizen inquired about the status of the backyard hens ordinance, noting mixed public opinion.
Coming Up
Tabled
- New job description for a Fitness Facility Assistant
Deadlines
- Belmont Property Management to submit required management training certifications by April 30th
Watch For
- Further discussion and research on the backyard hens ordinance
- Update on the Telephone and 19th intersection power issue (waiting on OG&E)
- City staff to complete initial on-site monitoring of CDBG-DR applications next month
Announcements
- The fence installation at Veterans Park is nearing completion and looks great.
- Mayor Glenn Lewis received the first Legacy Award from the Moore Chamber of Commerce.
- A reception was held at the Senior Center to unveil the new bus.
- Progress is being made on the Public Works building.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Approval of minutes, acceptance of public improvements for Waters Edition Phase 4 & 5, Apple Villas Edition, and Apple's Estate Edition, declaration of surplus items, and approval of claims and expenditures.
Item 3: Receive a presentation from the Parks Department regarding the landscaping plan for Veterans Park
Presentation on proposed enhancements including butterfly gardens, new amenities, and rebranding for Veterans Park.
Item 4: Consider acceptance and consent to the agreement between Moore Urban Renewal Authority and the Moore Public Schools related to the acquisition, assembly and eventual disposition and sale of approximately 40 acres in the Cleveland Heights pursuant to the City of Moore Cleveland Heights Urban Renewal Plan
Agreement for the acquisition of 40 acres in Cleveland Heights for future school development, with Moore Public Schools fronting the cost.
Item 5: Consider renewal of number four of a four year renewal with the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COPTA) doing business as EMBARK to provide non-emergency medical transportation services for seniors for a period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 and approve matching funds in the amount of $15,000
Renewal of the agreement with EMBARK for senior transportation services and approval of matching funds.
Item 6: Consider approval of a new job description for a Fitness Facility Assistant in the Parks and Recreation Department and assign it a pay grade of 105 of the salary table approved by City Council on June 20, 2016
Consideration of a new job description and pay grade for a Fitness Facility Assistant.
Item 7: Consider approval of a new job description for a Senior Center Programs Assistant in the Parks and Recreation Department and assigned a pay grade of 104 of the salary table approved by the City Council on June 20, 2016
Approval of a new job description and pay grade for a part-time Senior Center Programs Assistant.
Item 8: Consider adoption of Resolution Number 15-22 approving the January 2022 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program the internal audit for that report
Adoption of a resolution approving the internal audit report for the CDBG-DR program, addressing findings related to project management and compliance.
Item 9: Consider approval of a sports association agreement for the 2022-2023 Moore Baseball Association program hell at the Buck Thomas Park
Approval of the sports association agreement for the Moore Baseball Association program.
Item 10: Consider approval of a sports association agreement for the 2022-2023 More Youth Girls Softball program held at the Buck Thomas Park
Approval of the sports association agreement for the Moore Youth Girls Softball program.
Item 11: Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket
Received and approved minutes, and approved claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022.
Item 12: Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket
Accepted minutes, and approved claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022.
Item 14: Moore Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
Received and approved minutes of the regular meeting held January 18, 2022.