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May 25, 2021 City Council Meeting

May 25, 2021 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council received an update on the Regional Transportation Authority's progress, including legislative successes and the adoption of a regional transit plan. Key financial decisions included approving bond resolutions for the Costco incentive and the Public Works facility. The council also approved various agreements, budget supplements, and property-related items, while tabling a discussion on employee health benefits.

Key Decisions & Votes

Consent Docket Approval

19:57

The amended consent docket, excluding item G, was approved. This included minutes, tenant relocation, public improvements, an agency agreement amendment, and surplus police units.

Approved

Receptionist Job Description Pay Grade Amendment

21:30

Item G, a revised job description for receptionists, was approved with an amended pay grade from 111 to 104.

Approved

Central Park Driveway Easement

24:30

A 60-foot wide driveway easement across the south end of Central Park was granted to provide access to a landlocked property.

Approved

SE 4th Street Underpass Property Condemnation Funds

26:30

The court appointed commissioner's report was received, and the placement of funds into court for four properties needed for the SE 4th Street railroad underpass project was authorized.

Approved

Public Works Facility Lightning Protection Design

27:50

Amendment Number Two, adding $1,500 for lightning protection design to the Public Works facility renovation agreement, was approved.

Approved

SCBA Cylinders Testing Authorization

28:50

Authorization was granted for the budget testing of 89 composite self-contained breathing apparatus cylinders.

Approved

Employee Health Benefits Plan Document

29:50

The approval of the employee health benefits plan document and summary plan description was tabled to be brought back at a future meeting on both the city and MPWA agendas.

Tabled

Moore Council on Aging Agreement Renewal

30:50

The agreement with the Moore Council on Aging for providing senior citizen programs and activities was renewed for FY 2022.

Approved

Aging Services Inc. Agreement Renewal

31:50

The agreement with Aging Services Inc. for the lease of the Brand Senior Center to provide meals and programming for seniors was renewed.

Approved

OG&E I-35 High-Mass LED Lighting Agreement

32:50

Option One of an agreement with OG&E for the replacement of city-owned high-mass fixtures along I-35 with LED lighting and transfer of maintenance to OG&E was approved.

Approved

FY21 Budget Supplement Approval

34:00

A budget supplement for FY21 was approved to include additional funds for risk management, transportation impact fees, CARES Act reimbursement, general fund reimbursement, and sanitary sewer relocation.

Approved

MEDA Sales Tax Revenue Note Taxable Series 2021 B (Costco)

36:30

Resolution Number 99021 was adopted, approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Moore Economic Development Authority for up to $5,200,000 for the Costco incentive project.

Approved

MEDA Sales Tax Revenue Note Series 2021 C (Public Works Facility)

37:30

Resolution Number 9921 was adopted, approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Moore Economic Development Authority for up to $4,100,000 for the Public Works maintenance facility project.

Approved

MPWA Consent Docket Approval

38:40

The Moore Public Works Authority consent docket, including minutes, ratification of the receptionist job description, budget supplement, and claims, was approved.

Approved

MPWA Agreement of Support for MEDA Note B

39:30

Resolution Number 450-21 was adopted, authorizing an agreement of support between the MPWA and MEDA for the MEDA Sales Tax Revenue Note Taxable Series 2021 B.

Approved

MPWA Agreement of Support for MEDA Note C

40:20

Resolution Number 451-21 was adopted, authorizing an agreement of support between the MPWA and MEDA for the MEDA Sales Tax Revenue Note Series 2021 C.

Approved

Risk Management Consent Docket Approval

41:20

The Moore Risk Management consent docket, including minutes, budget supplement ratification, and claims, was approved.

Approved

MEDA Consent Docket Approval

42:20

The Moore Economic Development Authority consent docket, including minutes, was approved.

Approved

MEDA Issuance of Sales Tax Revenue Note Taxable Series 2021 B

43:20

Resolution Number 2221 was adopted, authorizing the issuance of MEDA's sales tax revenue note for up to $5,200,000 for the Costco incentive project.

Approved

MEDA Issuance of Sales Tax Revenue Note Series 2021 C

44:20

Resolution Number 2321 was adopted, authorizing the issuance of MEDA's sales tax revenue note for up to $4,100,000 for the Public Works maintenance facility project.

Approved

Executive Session Action

46:50

A motion was approved for staff to proceed as directed following the executive session regarding the city manager's evaluation and employment benefits.

Approved

Financial Matters

Tenant Relocation for Nightmare Vapes LLC

Payment for relocation of a displaced business due to the SE 4th Street railroad underpass project, as required by federal law.

35093.95

Claims and Expenditures for FY 2020-2021 (City Council)

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.

2105533.37

Amendment for Public Works Facility Lightning Protection Design

Cost for the design of lightning protection for the new Public Works facility.

1500.00

Budget Testing of SCBA Cylinders

Cost for inspection and certification of 89 self-contained breathing apparatus cylinders as required by DOT regulations.

26719.95

FY21 Budget Supplement

Budgeting additional funds for risk management stop loss reimbursements/rebates, transportation impact fees (for SE 34th Street overlay and 19th/Broadway milling), CARES Act funds (for 34th Street design and Santa Fe Avenue reconstruction), general fund reimbursement for Fire Station #2, and MPWA funds for sanitary sewer relocation (Little River bridge replacement, 99% reimbursable by ODOT).

MEDA Sales Tax Revenue Note Taxable Series 2021 B (Costco Incentive)

Incurrence of indebtedness by the Moore Economic Development Authority for the purpose of financing certain real property and/or infrastructure improvements related to the Costco incentive.

5200000.00

MEDA Sales Tax Revenue Note Series 2021 C (Public Works Facility)

Incurrence of indebtedness by the Moore Economic Development Authority for the purpose of financing a Public Works maintenance facility.

4100000.00

Claims and Expenditures for FY 2020-2021 (MPWA)

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

810762.27

Claims and Expenditures for FY 2020-2021 (Risk Management)

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

250631.99

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Approval of a plan document and summary plan description setting forth the provisions of the City of Moore and the Moore Public Works Authority employee health benefits plan, restated effective January 1st, 2021.

Watch For

  • Further updates on the Regional Transportation Authority's four-year plan, including updated ridership projections, cost estimates, operating rules, station locations, and analysis of new corridors.
  • Potential future discussions on local bus transit systems within Moore, as requested by Vice Mayor Hamm.
  • A second property settlement for the SE 4th Street railroad underpass project is expected to be brought before the council for approval soon.

Announcements

  • The week of May 16th through 22nd, 2021, was proclaimed Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Moore.
  • The week of May 16th through 22nd, 2021, was proclaimed National Public Works Week in the City of Moore.
  • Citizens are asked to be patient with street repairs due to the rainy season, as work will resume when weather permits.

Agenda Summary

Proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week

Proclamation recognizing May 16th through 22nd, 2021, as Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Moore.

Information Only

Proclamation for National Public Works Week

Proclamation designating May 16th through May 22nd, 2021, as National Public Works Week in the City of Moore.

Information Only

Update from Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board of Directors

Receive an update from Steve Edy and Jason Fairbrush regarding the regional public transportation, including legislative success, the adoption of a regional transit plan, and future study phases.

Information Only

Consent Docket (Items A-H, excluding G)

Includes approval of minutes, tenant relocation for SE 4th Street underpass, acceptance of public improvements for Mahogany Hills, amendment to agreement with Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency, declaring surplus police units, and approval of claims and expenditures.

Approved

Revised job description for receptionists (Item G from Consent Docket)

Approved a revised job description for receptionists, allowing the position to be used in any city department with budget approval, with placement in pay grade 104 of the city's salary table.

Approved

Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget

Review and discussion to receive citizen input and comments regarding the proposed budget.

No Action

Driveway Easement across Central Park

Consider granting a 60-foot wide driveway easement across the south end of Central Park to serve a landlocked property north of SW 19th Street and east of Broadway Avenue.

Approved

Court Appointed Commissioner's Report for SE 4th Street Underpass Project

Receive report and authorize placement of funds into court based on commissioner's estimates of just compensation for four remaining properties needed for the SE 4th Street railroad underpass project.

Approved

Amendment to Public Works Facility Renovation Agreement with TAP Architecture

Consider approval of Amendment Number Two in the amount of $1,500 for the addition of lightning protection design to the Public Works facility building.

Approved

Budget Testing of SCBA Cylinders

Consider authorizing the budget testing of 89 composite self-contained breathing apparatus cylinders by Exxone Digital Wave Company.

Approved

Employee Health Benefits Plan Document and Summary Plan Description

Consider approval of a plan document and summary plan description for the City of Moore and Moore Public Works Authority employee health benefits plan, restated effective January 1st, 2021.

Tabled

Renewal of Agreement with Moore Council on Aging

Consider renewal of an agreement for fiscal year ending June 30th, 2022, to provide programs and activities for senior citizens of Moore.

Approved

Renewal of Agreement with Aging Services Inc. for Brand Senior Center Lease

Consider renewal of an agreement for the lease of the Brand Senior Center to provide home delivery meals to homebound seniors and meals at the center.

Approved

Agreement with OG&E for I-35 High-Mass LED Lighting

Consider approval of Option One on an agreement with OG&E for replacement of non-functioning city-owned high-mass fixtures along I-35 with high-mass LED lighting fixtures.

Approved

FY21 Budget Supplement

Consider approval of FY21 budget supplement to budget additional funds and related expenses associated with risk management, transportation impact fees, CARES Act general fund reimbursement, and sanitary sewer relocation.

Approved

Resolution 99021 - MEDA Indebtedness (Costco Incentive)

Consider adoption of Resolution Number 99021 approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Moore Economic Development Authority not to exceed $5,200,000 for the Costco incentive project.

Approved

Resolution 9921 - MEDA Indebtedness (Public Works Facility)

Consider adoption of Resolution Number 9921 approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Moore Economic Development Authority not to exceed $4,100,000 for the Public Works maintenance facility project.

Approved

Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket

Includes approval of minutes, ratification of city council action on receptionist job description (pay grade 104), ratification of budget supplement for sanitary sewer relocation, and approval of claims and expenditures.

Approved

Resolution 450-21 - MPWA Agreement of Support (MEDA Sales Tax Revenue Note B)

Consider adoption of Resolution Number 450-21 authorizing an agreement of support between the MPWA and MEDA pertaining to the MEDA Sales Tax Revenue Note Taxable Series 2021 B.

Approved

Resolution 451-21 - MPWA Agreement of Support (MEDA Sales Tax Revenue Note C)

Consider adoption of Resolution Number 451-21 authorizing an agreement of support between the MPWA and MEDA pertaining to the MEDA Sales Tax Revenue Note Series 2021 C.

Approved

Moore Risk Management Consent Docket

Includes approval of minutes, ratification of city council action on FY21 budget supplement associated with risk management, and approval of claims and expenditures.

Approved

Moore Economic Development Authority Consent Docket

Includes approval of minutes from the April 19, 2021, meeting.

Approved

Resolution 2221 - MEDA Issuance of Sales Tax Revenue Note Taxable Series 2021 B

Consider adoption of Resolution Number 2221 authorizing the issuance of MEDA's sales tax revenue note not to exceed $5,200,000 for the Costco incentive project.

Approved

Resolution 2321 - MEDA Issuance of Sales Tax Revenue Note Series 2021 C

Consider adoption of Resolution Number 2321 authorizing the issuance of MEDA's sales tax revenue note not to exceed $4,100,000 for the Public Works maintenance facility project.

Approved

Executive Session

Discussion and consideration of taking action concerning the city manager's evaluation and employment benefits.

No Action

Action from Executive Session

Motion to proceed as directed in executive session.

Approved