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September 8, 2021 City Council Meeting

September 8, 2021 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

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)

20:00

The 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.

Tabled

Electronic Message Center Signs Ordinance

28:40

Ordinance 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.

Approved

911 ACOG Agreement Amendment

38:00

Resolution 1-21 was adopted, approving an amendment to the agreement creating the 911 Association of Central Oklahoma Governments, updating criteria for weighted average votes.

Adopted

Purchase of Two 2022 Ford F-250 Super Cab Trucks

50:00

The budgeted purchase of two 2022 Ford F-250 Super Cab trucks to replace older models was approved at an amended cost of $64,498.

Approved

Increase in Garage Sale Sign Cost

57:00

Resolution 253-21 was adopted, increasing the cost of garage sale signs from $2 to $4 per side to cover rising material costs.

Adopted

Increase in Renter Utility Deposit

59:40

Resolution 254-21 was adopted, increasing the utility deposit for rental customers from $100 to $150 to better align with average utility bills.

Adopted

New Schedule of Fees and Charges

61:40

Resolution 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.

Adopted

Financial Matters

Claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the fiscal year 2020-2021.

$112,242.87

Claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the fiscal year 2021-2022.

$2,976,262.96

2022 FPS Flameless Pothole Patch Truck Body

Awarding bid for the body part of a new pothole patch truck.

$146,442

2022 Ford F-350 Super Cab for Animal Welfare

Budgeted purchase of a cabin chassis for an animal transport body.

$36,720

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.

$49,100

Execute Time and Attendance Scheduling Software

Budgeted purchase of a new software module for the financial accounting system to improve time tracking and scheduling.

$105,284

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.

$15,000

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.

$180,000

Moore Park Storage Building at Buck Thomas Park

Awarding a contract for the construction of a maintenance facility storage building.

$300,000

Striping Plans along SW 19th Street

Agreement for professional transportation engineering services to develop striping plans for the SW 19th Street corridor.

$25,000

Water Master Plan

Agreement for professional engineering services to complete a water master plan for the city's water system.

$244,500

Two 2022 Ford F-250 Super Cab Trucks

Budgeted purchase of two new trucks to replace older models.

$64,498

MPWA Sinking Fund Budget Supplement

Budget supplement for prior year purchase order carryover.

$9,894,345.18

Street Bond Improvements Budget Supplement

Budget supplement for prior year purchase order carryover.

$3,714,539.28

Moore Public Works Authority Budget Supplement

Budget supplement for prior year purchase order carryover.

$1,047,216.02

General Fund Budget Supplement

Budget supplement for prior year purchase order carryover.

$1,128,620.86

Special Revenue Fund Budget Supplement

Budget supplement for prior year purchase order carryover.

$1,873,665.78

1/8 Cent Sales Tax Water System Improvements Budget Supplement

Budget supplement for prior year purchase order carryover.

$228,125

Half Cent Sales Tax Public Safety Equipment Residential Streets Budget Supplement

Budget supplement for prior year purchase order carryover.

$167,335.06

Quarter Cent Parks Public Works Facility Budget Supplement

Budget supplement for prior year purchase order carryover.

$373,846.36

CDBG DR Grant Budget Supplement

Budget supplement for prior year purchase order carryover.

$2,165,906.30

Ammunition Purchase

Unbudgeted strategic purchase of ammunition to preempt anticipated price increases.

$26,640

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.

$183,992.04

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.

$1,199,763.61

702 Poly Carts

Purchase of poly carts from Sierra Container Group.

$49,202.10

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.

$647,880.78

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Tabled

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Adopted

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

Item 19: Unbudgeted Purchase of Ammunition

Consideration of authorizing the unbudgeted purchase of ammunition using state seizure money due to anticipated price increases.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Adopted

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.

Adopted

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.

Adopted

Item 26: Risk Management Consent Docket

Acceptance of minutes and approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the Moore Risk Management meeting.

Approved