Meeting Summary
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
07:00The 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.
Revocable Permit for Grace Point Edition Structures
09:00Approval 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.
Stop Loss Insurance Application
10:50The 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.
Declaring Police Equipment as Surplus
12:30The 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.
Agreement with Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
14:00An 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.
Contract Addendum for The Curve Apartments
17:00A 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.
Legal Representation for Sergeant Jeremy Lewis
21:00The 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.
Ordinance 998-21 (Park Noise Limit)
24:00Ordinance 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.
Ordinance 997-21 (Organized Sporting Events Definition)
26:00Ordinance 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.
Purchase of Cisco Duo Software for Multi-Factor Authentication
28:00Authorization 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.
Lease Agreement with Waterman Group LLC
33:00A 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.
Property and Contents Insurance Policy
37:00The 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.
Cyber Insurance Policy
40:00The 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.
Financial Matters
Claims and expenses for FY 2021-2022 (City Council)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenses for the current fiscal year.
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.
Cisco Duo software services and hardware tokens
Purchase for Microsoft Office 365 multi-factor authentication to address cyber insurance requirements.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Item 2g
Approve and ratified claims and expenses for FY 2021-2022.
Item 3
Consider acceptance of the city of Moore's financial audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
Item 4
Consider approval of a revocable permit for various structures encroaching on utility easements located in the Grace Point Edition.
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.
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.
Item 7
Consider approval of an agreement with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma using Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 funds.
Item 8
Consider approval of a contract addendum for the disposition and development agreement with The Curve Apartments LP and NHS More Curve LLC.
Item 9
Consider an item related to the Moore Public Works Authority.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Item 14a (MPWA)
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Public Works Authority meeting held December 6, 2021.
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.
Item 14c (MPWA)
Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2021 to 2022.
Item 15 (MPWA)
Consider approval of a lease agreement with Waterman Group LLC for the use of a water well located in Cleveland Heights.
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.
Item 17 (MPWA)
Consider approval of the cyber insurance policy through Underwriters of Lloyds.
Item 18a (Risk Management)
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Risk Management meeting held December the 6th, 2021.
Item 18b (Risk Management)
Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022.
Item 20 (MEDA)
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular War Economic Development Authority meeting held November 15, 2021.