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December 21, 2021 City Council Meeting

December 21, 2021 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved the annual financial audit for fiscal year 2021, which reported healthy sales tax growth and fund balances. Key decisions included approving a significant increase in cyber insurance premiums due to the lack of multi-factor authentication, which the city plans to implement, and establishing a 65-decibel noise limit at city-owned parks. Additionally, the Council approved construction extensions for The Curve Apartments and reallocated Community Development Block Grant funds to reconstruct the Regional Food Bank's parking lot.

Key Decisions & Votes

Acceptance of FY2021 Financial Audit

07:00

The City Council accepted the city's financial audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, which included an unmodified opinion and noted a healthy financial position despite a finding regarding bank account balances.

Accepted

Revocable Permit for Grace Point Edition Structures

09:00

Approval was granted for a revocable permit allowing various structures, primarily carports, to remain on utility easements in the Grace Point Edition, enhancing the quality of life for residents.

Approved

Stop Loss Insurance Application

10:50

The application for stop loss health insurance with Ironshore Indemnity Incorporated, administered by Assured Benefits Administrators, was approved, representing a more favorable option compared to the previous carrier.

Approved

Declaring Police Equipment as Surplus

12:30

The Council approved declaring 20 radar units and 40 in-car camera systems as surplus, authorizing their destruction or donation due to being unserviceable and beyond their useful life.

Approved

Agreement with Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma

14:00

An agreement was approved to reallocate $100,000 in CDBG COVID-19 funds to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma for the reconstruction of their parking lot, addressing drainage and safety issues.

Approved

Contract Addendum for The Curve Apartments

17:00

A contract addendum was approved to extend construction completion dates for The Curve Apartments due to various delays including supply chain disruptions and labor shortages, with new deadlines set through July 2022.

Approved

Legal Representation for Sergeant Jeremy Lewis

21:00

The Council approved appointing Blaine Nice to represent Sergeant Jeremy Lewis in a civil case, determining that Sergeant Lewis acted in good faith and within the course of his employment.

Approved

Ordinance 998-21 (Park Noise Limit)

24:00

Ordinance Number 998-21 was approved, amending the municipal code to establish a new specific prohibition for sound production devices at city-owned parks that exceed 65 decibels measured at the park boundary.

Approved

Ordinance 997-21 (Organized Sporting Events Definition)

26:00

Ordinance Number 997-21 was approved, amending the definition of 'organized sporting events' to enable enforcement of the new 65-decibel noise limit at city parks.

Approved

Purchase of Cisco Duo Software for Multi-Factor Authentication

28:00

Authorization was granted for the purchase of Cisco Duo software services and hardware tokens for Microsoft Office 365 multi-factor authentication, a measure highly recommended by cyber insurance providers.

Approved

Lease Agreement with Waterman Group LLC

33:00

A 15-year lease agreement with Waterman Group LLC for the use of a water well in Cleveland Heights was approved, expected to provide a 10% cost savings on water purchases.

Approved

Property and Contents Insurance Policy

37:00

The renewal of the city's property and contents insurance policy was approved, including coverage for various city assets and an increase in premium primarily due to adding fire trucks for better coverage.

Approved

Cyber Insurance Policy

40:00

The renewal of the cyber insurance policy through Underwriters of Lloyds was approved at an increased premium of $53,530, necessitated by the lack of multi-factor authentication, which the city plans to implement to reduce future costs.

Approved

Financial Matters

Claims and expenses for FY 2021-2022 (City Council)

Approval and ratification of claims and expenses for the current fiscal year.

$2,709,544.24

City of Moore's Financial Audit for FY ended June 30, 2021

Presentation and acceptance of the annual financial audit. Noted sales and use tax up 15% ($5.7M) to $43M, general fund carryover of $13M, MPWA net position up $4.7M to $28M, and long-term debt increased by $21M to $127M.

Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 funds

Reallocation of funds for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma from a cooler/freezer project to parking lot reconstruction.

$100,000

Cisco Duo software services and hardware tokens

Purchase for Microsoft Office 365 multi-factor authentication to address cyber insurance requirements.

$30,214.50

Claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022 (MPWA)

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the current fiscal year for the Moore Public Works Authority.

$932,284.76

Lease agreement with Waterman Group LLC for water well

Approval of a 15-year lease agreement for a water well, providing a 10% savings compared to the current Oklahoma City rate.

~$2.00 per thousand gallons

Property and contents insurance policy renewal

Approval of renewal for property, excess property, excess flood, and physical damage coverage. Total premium increased by $29,000, with $22,000 attributed to adding fire trucks for better coverage and savings. Expected rebates include $15,000 from FDIP and $29,243 from OMAG.

$499,612

Cyber insurance policy renewal

Approval of renewal for cyber insurance, with the premium increasing from $35,000 to $53,530 due to the lack of multi-factor authentication. The city plans to implement MFA and seek new quotes, expecting a policy around $25,000-$30,000.

$53,530

Claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022 (Risk Management)

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the current fiscal year for Moore Risk Management.

$126,095.63

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Item 9 (MPWA agenda item) was postponed to the next meeting.

Deadlines

  • The Curve Apartments construction completion dates: Building B by January 31, 2022; Building C by February 28, 2022; Building A by April 30, 2022; Parkland and other improvements by July 31, 2022.
  • CDBG-DR expenditure deadline: September 2023.

Watch For

  • Re-evaluation of cyber insurance policy premiums after multi-factor authentication implementation (expected March/April).

Announcements

  • New equipment at the station looks good.
  • A plastic alligator head in Central Park is successfully deterring geese.
  • The City Manager extended wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Agenda Summary

Item 2a

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting held December 6, 2021.

Approved

Item 2b

Approve a revision to the job description for Aquatics and Fitness Center Coordinator to Aquatics Coordinator in the parks and recreation department and assign it to pay grade 112 of the salary table approved by city council on June 20, 2016.

Approved

Item 2c

Approve a revision to the job description for Fitness Manager to Fitness Coordinator in the park and recreation department and assign it to pay grade 110 of the salary table approved by the city council on June 20th, 2016.

Approved

Item 2d

Approve a revision to the seasonal job description for Aquatics Manager to Aquatic Supervisor in the parks and recreation department an assignment to pay grade 105 of the salary table provided by the city council on June 20, 2016.

Approved

Item 2e

Approve a revision to the part-time job description for child care coordinator to child care specialist in the park and recreation department and assignments of pay grade 102 of the salary table approved by city council on June 20th, 2016.

Approved

Item 2f

Approve a revision to the part-time job description for child care specialist to child care attendant in the parks and recreation department and assigned to pay grade 101 of the salary table approved by the city council on June 20th, 2016.

Approved

Item 2g

Approve and ratified claims and expenses for FY 2021-2022.

Approved

Item 3

Consider acceptance of the city of Moore's financial audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.

Accepted

Item 4

Consider approval of a revocable permit for various structures encroaching on utility easements located in the Grace Point Edition.

Approved

Item 5

Consider approval of application for stop loss insurance with Ironshore Indemnity Incorporated to be administered by Assured Benefits Administrators Incorporated effective date January 1st, 2022 through January 1st, 2023.

Approved

Item 6

Consider declaring 20 radar units and 40 in-car camera systems that are no longer serviceable as surplus and authorization for the destruction or donation of said items.

Approved

Item 7

Consider approval of an agreement with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma using Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 funds.

Approved

Item 8

Consider approval of a contract addendum for the disposition and development agreement with The Curve Apartments LP and NHS More Curve LLC.

Approved

Item 9

Consider an item related to the Moore Public Works Authority.

Tabled

Item 10

Discuss considering if deemed appropriate determined that Sergeant Jeremy Lewis of the Moore Police Department acted in good faith and within the course of his employment and appoint Blaine Nice to represent him in Shakkar versus Lewis case number CIV 21-1151 to Oklahoma Statutes 23-101 and 23-22 102.

Approved

Item 11

Consider Ordinance Number 998-21 amending Part 10 Chapter 4 Article B Section 10-414 of the Moore Municipal Code by establishing a new specific prohibition for operating or permitting to be operated any device designed for sound production amplification or reproduction at any city-owned park that exceeds 65 decibels measured at the boundary of any city-owned park.

Approved

Item 12

Consider Ordinance Number 997-21 amending Part 10 Chapter 4 Article B Section 10-4 by amending the definition of organized sporting events providing for severability inviting providing for a repealer.

Approved

Item 13

Consider authorizing the purchase of Cisco Duo software services and hardware tokens for Microsoft Office 365 multi-factor authentication from the Chickasaw Telecom using Oklahoma State Contract Number SW 11006C.

Approved

Item 14a (MPWA)

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Public Works Authority meeting held December 6, 2021.

Approved

Item 14b (MPWA)

Ratify action of the City Council regarding application for stop loss insurance with Ironshore Indemnity Incorporated to be administered by Assured Benefits Administrators Inc effective January 1st, 2022 through January 1st, 2023.

Approved

Item 14c (MPWA)

Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2021 to 2022.

Approved

Item 15 (MPWA)

Consider approval of a lease agreement with Waterman Group LLC for the use of a water well located in Cleveland Heights.

Approved

Item 16 (MPWA)

Consider approval of a property and contents insurance policy through OMAG an excess property and contents policy through Homeland Insurance and Corporate Company and excess flood policy to Forge Your Indemnity Insurance Company and physical damage coverage for the city sanitation trucks mobile command unit and fire trucks through the Great American.

Approved

Item 17 (MPWA)

Consider approval of the cyber insurance policy through Underwriters of Lloyds.

Approved

Item 18a (Risk Management)

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Risk Management meeting held December the 6th, 2021.

Approved

Item 18b (Risk Management)

Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022.

Approved

Item 20 (MEDA)

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular War Economic Development Authority meeting held November 15, 2021.

Approved