Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several significant items, including the preliminary plat for a new commercial development, an increase in allowable size for electronic message center signs along I-35, and various infrastructure and equipment purchases. A rezoning application for a wrecker service was tabled due to council concerns regarding site conditions and the need for updated city codes. Additionally, resolutions were adopted to increase the cost of garage sale signs and utility deposits for renters.
Key Decisions & Votes
Rezoning Application RZ-1015 (Steadfast Wrecker Service)
20:00The application to rezone property for a wrecker service and impound yard was tabled due to concerns about the current state of the property, the applicant's absence, and the need for clearer city codes regarding wrecker services.
Electronic Message Center Signs Ordinance
28:40Ordinance 985-21 was approved, increasing the allowable size of electronic message center signs along the I-35 corridor to 250 square feet per side and establishing a 1000-foot minimum setback.
911 ACOG Agreement Amendment
38:00Resolution 1-21 was adopted, approving an amendment to the agreement creating the 911 Association of Central Oklahoma Governments, updating criteria for weighted average votes.
Purchase of Two 2022 Ford F-250 Super Cab Trucks
50:00The budgeted purchase of two 2022 Ford F-250 Super Cab trucks to replace older models was approved at an amended cost of $64,498.
Increase in Garage Sale Sign Cost
57:00Resolution 253-21 was adopted, increasing the cost of garage sale signs from $2 to $4 per side to cover rising material costs.
Increase in Renter Utility Deposit
59:40Resolution 254-21 was adopted, increasing the utility deposit for rental customers from $100 to $150 to better align with average utility bills.
New Schedule of Fees and Charges
61:40Resolution 255-21 was adopted, establishing a new schedule of fees and charges, which includes previously approved increases and a new $1 fee for storm damage cleanup.
Financial Matters
Claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the fiscal year 2020-2021.
Claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the fiscal year 2021-2022.
2022 FPS Flameless Pothole Patch Truck Body
Awarding bid for the body part of a new pothole patch truck.
2022 Ford F-350 Super Cab for Animal Welfare
Budgeted purchase of a cabin chassis for an animal transport body.
Musco LED Light Structure System at Buck Thomas Park
Purchase and installation of new LED lighting for the softball complex to address light spillage into neighboring properties.
Execute Time and Attendance Scheduling Software
Budgeted purchase of a new software module for the financial accounting system to improve time tracking and scheduling.
SW 149th Street Design Work (Moore's share)
Moore's share of the design costs for widening SW 149th Street in cooperation with Oklahoma City.
SW 149th Street Construction (Moore's share)
Moore's share of the construction costs for widening SW 149th Street, including mill and overlay and a small widening portion.
Moore Park Storage Building at Buck Thomas Park
Awarding a contract for the construction of a maintenance facility storage building.
Striping Plans along SW 19th Street
Agreement for professional transportation engineering services to develop striping plans for the SW 19th Street corridor.
Water Master Plan
Agreement for professional engineering services to complete a water master plan for the city's water system.
Two 2022 Ford F-250 Super Cab Trucks
Budgeted purchase of two new trucks to replace older models.
MPWA Sinking Fund Budget Supplement
Budget supplement for prior year purchase order carryover.
Street Bond Improvements Budget Supplement
Budget supplement for prior year purchase order carryover.
Moore Public Works Authority Budget Supplement
Budget supplement for prior year purchase order carryover.
General Fund Budget Supplement
Budget supplement for prior year purchase order carryover.
Special Revenue Fund Budget Supplement
Budget supplement for prior year purchase order carryover.
1/8 Cent Sales Tax Water System Improvements Budget Supplement
Budget supplement for prior year purchase order carryover.
Half Cent Sales Tax Public Safety Equipment Residential Streets Budget Supplement
Budget supplement for prior year purchase order carryover.
Quarter Cent Parks Public Works Facility Budget Supplement
Budget supplement for prior year purchase order carryover.
CDBG DR Grant Budget Supplement
Budget supplement for prior year purchase order carryover.
Ammunition Purchase
Unbudgeted strategic purchase of ammunition to preempt anticipated price increases.
MPWA Claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority for FY 2020-2021.
MPWA Claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority for FY 2021-2022.
702 Poly Carts
Purchase of poly carts from Sierra Container Group.
Garage Sale Sign Cost Increase
Increase in the charge for garage sale signs from $2 to $4 per side.
Renter Utility Deposit Increase
Increase in the utility deposit for rental customers from $100 to $150.
New Schedule of Fees and Charges
Adoption of a new schedule of fees and charges, including a $1 fee for storm damage cleanup.
Risk Management Claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the Moore Risk Management for FY 2021-2022.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Rezoning Application RZ-1015 (Steadfast Wrecker Service)
Watch For
- Potential code updates for wrecker services
- Body part for animal welfare truck (next council meeting)
- Proposed changes to ammunition state contract (expected 300-350% price increase)
- Legislation regarding drug trends and criminal activity (next legislative cycle)
- Completion of Shops at Moore Phase 1 (before holiday season)
Announcements
- November is National Library Card Month, and council members are invited to recommend books and provide a short explanation.
- The city offers counseling services through risk management and HR for employees struggling with mental health issues.
- Chief Gibson and his team were commended for their excellent job controlling crowds and situations at high school football games.
- Cameras are present in most visible and active areas of Veterans Park.
- Reconstruction of Eastern Avenue between 19th and 34th Street is complete.
- The City Manager and Jerry will be attending the Oklahoma Municipal League annual conference in Oklahoma City in the next couple of days.
- Phase one of the Shops at Moore construction is expected to be completed before the holiday season.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Approval of minutes from previous meetings, declaration of a surplus vehicle, and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021 and FY 2021-2022.
Item 3: Preliminary Plat of More to Come
Consideration of a preliminary plat for a commercial development located north of NW 24th Street and west of Janeway Avenue, proposing eight commercial buildings on 2.6 acres.
Item 4: Rezoning Application RZ-1015
Consideration of rezoning property at 2864 North Shields Boulevard from C5PU (automotive sales) to C5PU (automotive and equipment storage for a wrecker service), including approval of Ordinance 984-21.
Item 5: Ordinance 985-21 Amending Sign Code
Consideration of an ordinance to increase the allowable size of electronic message center signs along the I-35 corridor from 150 to 250 square feet per side and establish a minimum setback distance.
Item 6: Weed and Trash Abatement Services Contract
Consideration of approval for a weed and trash abatement services contract with FCO Great Landscaping to replace an unresponsive contractor.
Item 7: Awarding Bid 2021-014
Consideration of awarding bid number 2021-014 to Bird Camp Inc. for a 2022 FPS flameless pothole patch truck body.
Item 8: Appoint Attorney for Jeremy Lewis
Discussion and consideration of appointing Blaine Nice as attorney to represent Officer Jeremy Lewis of the Moore Police Department in a federal lawsuit.
Item 9: Purchase 2022 Ford F-350 Super Cab
Consideration of authorizing the budgeted purchase of a 2022 Ford F-350 Super Cab to support an animal transport body for the Animal Welfare Department.
Item 10: Acceptance of Lowest Quote for LED Light System
Consideration of acceptance of the lowest quote by KB Electric for the budgeted purchase and installation of a Musco LED light structure system to replace athletic field lighting at Buck Thomas Park softball complex.
Item 11: Resolution 1-21 Amending 911 ACOG Agreement
Consideration of adoption of Resolution Number 1-21 approving an amendment to the agreement creating the 911 Association of Central Oklahoma Governments.
Item 12: Purchase Execute Time and Attendance Scheduling Software
Consideration of authorizing the budgeted purchase of Execute Time and Attendance Scheduling Software for the financial accounting system from Tyler Technologies.
Item 13: Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Oklahoma City
Consideration of approval of an interlocal cooperative agreement between the City of Oklahoma City and the City of Moore for the design and construction of Southwest 149th Street.
Item 14: Award Contract for Moore Park Storage Building
Consideration of awarding a contract to Calm Construction for the Moore Park Storage Building at Buck Thomas Park.
Item 15: Agreement with Traffic Engineering Consultants Inc.
Consideration of approval of an agreement with Traffic Engineering Consultants Inc. for professional transportation engineering services for striping plans along Southwest 19th Street.
Item 16: Agreement with Freese and Nichols for Water Master Plan
Consideration of approval of an agreement with Freese and Nichols for professional engineering services for completion of a water master plan for the city's water system.
Item 17: Purchase Two 2022 Ford F-250 Super Cab Trucks
Consideration of authorizing the budgeted purchase of two 2022 Ford F-250 Super Cab trucks to replace older models.
Item 18: Budget Supplements for FY 21-22
Consideration of approval of budget supplements for FY 21-22 for prior year purchase order carryover across various funds.
Item 19: Unbudgeted Purchase of Ammunition
Consideration of authorizing the unbudgeted purchase of ammunition using state seizure money due to anticipated price increases.
Item 20: Interlocal Agreement with Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics
Consideration of approval of an interlocal agreement with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics in support of a statewide drug task force, involving a Moore police officer.
Item 21: MPWA Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes, ratify city council actions, and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority.
Item 22: Purchase 702 Poly Carts
Consideration of authorizing the purchase of 702 poly carts from Sierra Container Group due to delivery issues with current vendors.
Item 23: Resolution 253-21 Increasing Garage Sale Sign Cost
Consideration of adopting Resolution Number 253-21 increasing the cost of garage sale signs from two dollars to four dollars per side due to material cost increases.
Item 24: Resolution 254-21 Increasing Renter Deposit
Consideration of adopting Resolution Number 254-21 increasing the renter deposit for water, sewer, and garbage from $100 to $150.
Item 25: Resolution 255-21 Adopting New Schedule of Fees and Charges
Consideration of adopting Resolution Number 255-21, a new schedule of fees and charges, incorporating previously approved increases and a storm damage cleanup fee.
Item 26: Risk Management Consent Docket
Acceptance of minutes and approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the Moore Risk Management meeting.