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August 17, 2021 City Council Meeting

August 17, 2021 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved calling a special election for general obligation bonds totaling over $16 million to fund street improvements and a new animal shelter. Key decisions included approving several job description revisions, a demolition contract, and a contract for new Taser 7 weapons for the police department. Additionally, a new $1 monthly fee was adopted for residential utility accounts to establish a dedicated fund for storm damage cleanup.

Key Decisions & Votes

General Obligation Bond Election Authorization

03:00

Authorized calling a special election to submit to voters the question of issuing general obligation bonds for streets/bridges ($8,640,000) and a new animal shelter ($8,210,000).

Approved

Special Election Proclamation and Notice

08:00

Authorized the execution of the special election proclamation and notice to place the proposed general obligation bond issue on the November 9th special election ballot.

Approved

Financial Advisor and Bond Counsel Agreements

08:50

Adopted employment agreements with Chris Gander of BLK Financial Securities Inc. as financial advisor and Terry L. Hawkins of Phillips Murrah PC as bond counsel for the proposed general obligation bond issue.

Approved

Demolition Contract for 123 Southeast 4th Street

09:50

Approved a demolition contract with K M Wrecking, the lowest responsive bidder, in the amount of $36,275 for the demolition of the building at 123 Southeast 4th Street.

Approved

Sanitary Sewer Easements from Cider Family Revocable Trust

12:00

Accepted a 50-foot temporary construction easement, a 20-foot permanent sanitary sewer easement, and a 10-foot permanent sanitary sewer easement from the Cider Family Revocable Trust for a payment of $21,000, for the Southeast Basin Lift Station improvements.

Approved

Pioneer Library System Moore RFP Selection Committee Members

14:40

Elected Councilman Jason Blair and Councilman Adam Webb to serve on the Pioneer Library System Moore RFP Selection Committee.

Adopted

Contract for Taser 7 Conductive Energy Weapons

16:40

Approved a one-year contract with Axon Enterprises Inc., with options for renewal, for the purchase of 50 Taser 7 conductive energy weapons in the amount of $34,500.

Approved

Sports Coordinator Job Description

19:00

Approved a new job description for a Sports Coordinator in the Parks and Recreation Department, assigned to pay grade 110.

Approved

Animal Shelter Assistant Job Description

20:40

Approved a new job description for an Animal Shelter Assistant in the Animal Welfare Division, assigned to pay grade 104.

Approved

Storm Damage Cleanup Fee

23:30

Adopted Resolution No. 99921, establishing a $1 fee to each residential utility account for the purpose of funding a storm damage cleanup account.

Adopted

FY 2021-2022 Contract with IAFF Local 2047

36:00

Approved the fiscal year 2021-2022 contract between the City of Moore and the IAFF Local 2047 following an executive session.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

August 3rd

National Night Out

A successful event with many attendees and vendors.

Financial Matters

Claims and Expenditures (FY 2020-2021)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year 2020-2021.

$1,309,056.74

Claims and Expenditures (FY 2021-2022)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year 2021-2022.

$1,724,404.28

General Obligation Bonds for Streets/Bridges

Proposed bond issue to provide funds for constructing, reconstructing, improving, or repairing streets or bridges.

$8,640,000

General Obligation Bonds for Animal Shelter

Proposed bond issue to provide funds for constructing and equipping a new animal shelter.

$8,210,000

Demolition Contract (123 SE 4th Street)

Contract with K M Wrecking for the demolition of a building.

$36,275

Sanitary Sewer Easement Payment

Payment to the Cider Family Revocable Trust for easements related to sanitary sewer line construction.

$21,000

Taser 7 Conductive Energy Weapons Contract

Contract with Axon Enterprises Inc. for the purchase of 50 Taser 7 weapons.

$34,500

MPWA Claims and Expenditures (FY 2020-2021)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority.

$748,548.02

MPWA Claims and Expenditures (FY 2021-2022)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority.

$434,035.20

Storm Damage Cleanup Fee

A new fee adopted for each residential utility account to fund a storm cleanup account, estimated to generate $25,000 per month.

$1/month

Risk Management Claims and Expenditures (FY 2021-2022)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for Moore Risk Management.

$637,264.07

Library RFP Process Allocation

Budgeted allocation to the library to assist with their RFP process for a potential new library.

$100,000

Public Comments

0 citizens spoke

No citizens signed up to speak during the Citizens Forum for items not on the agenda.

Coming Up

Watch For

  • ACOG monthly meetings (Councilman Blair seeking assistance for future attendance)
  • New cardio equipment delivery for The Station (mid-October)
  • Construction on Eastern Avenue (expected to continue for another month)

Announcements

  • New spin bikes have been installed at The Station.
  • New cardio equipment for The Station is expected to be delivered mid-October.
  • Construction has commenced on Eastern Avenue, south of 19th Street to 34th Street, and is anticipated to last approximately one month.
  • The National Night Out event on August 3rd was a great success with many participants and vendors.
  • A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the area during the meeting.

Agenda Summary

Item J (Consent Docket)

Approved a revision to the Sales and Special Events Coordinator job description in the Parks and Recreation Department, changing the title to Special Events Coordinator and assigning it to pay grade 110.

Approved

Item K (Consent Docket)

Approved a revision to the Recreation Coordinator job description in the Parks and Recreation Department, assigning it to pay grade 110.

Approved

Item L (Consent Docket)

Approved a revision to the Parks and Facilities Coordinator job description in the Parks and Recreation Department, changing the title to Parks and Recreation Facilities Maintenance Manager and assigning it to pay grade 115.

Approved

Item M (Consent Docket)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021 in the amount of $1,309,056.74 and for FY 2021-2022 in the amount of $1,724,404.28.

Approved

Item 3

Consider adoption of Resolution No. 99721 authorizing the calling and holding of an election for general obligation bonds for streets/bridges ($8,640,000) and a new animal shelter ($8,210,000).

Approved

Item 4

Consider authorizing the execution of special election proclamation and notice pertaining to the proposed general obligation bond issue.

Approved

Item 5

Consider adoption of employment agreements with Chris Gander as financial advisor and Terry L. Hawkins as bond counsel in regard to the proposed general obligation bond issue.

Approved

Item 6

Consider approval of a demolition contract with K M Wrecking for the building located at 123 Southeast 4th Street in the amount of $36,275.

Approved

Item 7

Consider acceptance of a 50-foot temporary construction easement, a 20-foot permanent sanitary sewer easement, and a 10-foot permanent sanitary sewer easement from the Cider Family Revocable Trust.

Approved

Item 8

Discuss, consider, and if deemed appropriate, accept nominations and elect two council members to serve on the Pioneer Library System Moore RFP Selection Committee.

Approved

Item 9

Consider and if deemed appropriate approve a contract with Axon Enterprises Inc. for a one-year term with the option of renewing for four consecutive terms for the purchase of 50 Taser 7 conductive energy weapons in the amount of $34,500.

Approved

Item 10

Consider approval of a new job description for a Sports Coordinator in the Parks and Recreation Department, assigned to pay grade 110.

Approved

Item 11

Consider approval of a new job description for an Animal Shelter Assistant at the Animal Welfare Division of the Public Works Department, assigned to pay grade 104.

Approved

Item 12A (MPWA Consent Docket)

Receive and approve the minutes of a regular Moore Public Works Authority meeting held August 2nd, 2021.

Approved

Item 12B (MPWA Consent Docket)

Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021 in the amount of $748,548.02 and for FY 2021-2022 in the amount of $434,035.20.

Approved

Item 13

Consider approval of Resolution No. 99921 adopting a one-dollar fee to each residential utility account for the purpose of storm damage cleanup.

Approved

Item 14A (MRM Consent Docket)

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Risk Management meeting held August 2nd, 2021.

Approved

Item 14B (MRM Consent Docket)

Approve and ratify claims and expenditures of FY 2021-2022 in the amount of $637,264.07.

Approved

Item 16 (MEDA Consent Docket)

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Economic Development Authority meeting held July 19th, 2021.

Approved

Item 17A

Citizens Forum for items not on the agenda.

No Action

Item 17B

Items from the City Council or Trustee, including concerns about mowing and a request for assistance with ACOG monthly meetings.

Information Only

Item 17C

Items from the City or Trust Manager, including updates on new equipment at The Station, Eastern Avenue construction, and National Night Out.

Information Only

Item 18A

Consider approval of the fiscal year 2021-2022 contract between the City of Moore and the IAFF Local 2047.

Approved

Item 19

Adjournment of the meeting.

Approved