Meeting Summary
The City Council proclaimed April 2021 as World Autism Awareness Month and approved numerous development applications, including rezoning for light industrial and several residential plats. Key financial approvals included contracts for GIS updates, public works facility upgrades, and the annual Fourth of July fireworks show. The council also addressed citizen concerns regarding a proposed residential development, ultimately approving it with conditions for drainage oversight.
Key Decisions & Votes
Proclamation of World Autism Awareness Month
02:00The Mayor proclaimed April 2021 as World Autism Awareness Month in the City of Moore, recognizing the impact of autism and the need for support and resources.
Consent Docket
07:00The consent docket, including approval of minutes, acceptance of easements, revised job descriptions, and ratification of claims and expenditures, was approved.
Rezoning Application RZ-1006 (2212 N Pole Rd)
09:00Rezoning from C5 Automotive to I-1 Light Industrial District was approved for a property south of NE 27th and east of Pole Road, to increase leasing opportunities for an existing building.
Final Plat of Waterspace Five
11:50The final plat for 58 single-family lots on 19.72 acres, located north of NE 27th Street and east of Eastern Avenue, was approved as the last phase of the Waters addition.
Preliminary Plat of Cypress Creek
25:00The preliminary plat for 239 single-family lots on 70 acres, north of SE 19th Street and west of Sunny Lane Road, was approved despite previous planning commission concerns about open space.
Rezoning Application RZ-1005 (Madison Gardens)
42:00Rezoning from A1 Rural Agricultural to R1 Single Family Dwelling District was approved for a site south of NE 27th Street and west of Bryant Avenue, for a 47-lot gated residential development.
Preliminary Plat of Madison Gardens
43:00The preliminary plat for Madison Gardens, a companion item to the rezoning, was approved with the understanding that minor issues would be addressed before final plat approval.
Contract for GIS Updates (Stormwater Network)
45:00A contract with Park Hill Inc. for $200,000 was approved to update the city's stormwater network map on the GIS, including pipe size and direction, as required by the stormwater management plan.
CNG Fueling Equipment Relocation
49:00A proposal for $113,836.04 with Spark Natural Gas was approved to temporarily move the compressed natural gas fueling equipment during public works facility upgrades, proving more cost-effective than alternatives.
Amendment for SE 4th St BNSF Railroad Underpass
51:00Amendment #2 for $78,814.75 with Poe & Associates was approved for an environmental study required by ODOT and Federal Highway Administration for the SE 4th Street BNSF railroad underpass project.
Amendment for Public Works Facility Renovation
53:00Amendment #1 for $17,500 with TAP Architecture was approved for revisions to the public works facility renovation agreement, incorporating overhead crane facilities and storage areas.
Contract for Fourth of July Fireworks Show
55:00A contract with ARC Pyrotechnics for $49,500 was approved for the city's annual Fourth of July fireworks show at Buck Thomas Park, chosen as the best value among three vendors.
Purchase of Z-Track Tractors
57:00The budgeted purchase of three Z960M Z-Track Tractors for $33,086.13 total from P&K Equipment was approved to replace outdated equipment for the Parks and Recreation Department.
Contract for Annual Financial Statements
59:00A contract with Crawford & Associates for an estimated $50,000 was approved for the preparation of the city's annual financial statements for FY2021 and special financial projects.
Contract for Auditing Services
01:01:00A contract with Dillon & Associates for an estimated $56,500 was approved for auditing services for FY2021, including filing state financial surveys and preparing sinking fund reports.
Purchase of Mechanical Street Sweeper
01:02:00The purchase of a $315,000 33 KG VW Broom Bear mechanical sweeper from J&R Equipment LLC, using CARES Act funds, was approved to replace an unreliable existing sweeper.
Purchase of Logic Controller System for Public Safety Building Generators
01:04:00The sole-source purchase of a $134,350 replacement logic controller system from Collier Power Systems, using CARES Act funds, was approved for the public safety building generators due to outdated software and parts.
Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket
01:08:00The MPWA consent docket, including approval of minutes and ratification of claims and expenditures, was approved.
MPWA Bid Award for Sanitary Sewer Relocations
01:09:00Bid #2021009 was awarded to Matthew's Trenching for $429,480 for sanitary sewer relocations for the Little River Bridge replacement on State Highway 37, with 99.2% reimbursement from the state.
Moore Risk Management Authority Consent Docket
01:11:00The MRMA consent docket, including approval of minutes and ratification of claims and expenditures, was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
World Autism Awareness Month
Proclaimed by the Mayor, recognizing the impact of autism and the city's support efforts, including the police department's SET program.
Fourth of July Celebration
Annual fireworks show at Buck Thomas Park, with a 24-minute display and 45-second finale.
Financial Matters
City Council Claims and Expenditures (FY 2020-2021)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.
GIS Updates for Stormwater Network
Contract with Park Hill Inc. for updating the city's stormwater network map on the GIS.
Temporary Relocation of CNG Fueling Equipment
Proposal with Spark Natural Gas for temporary relocation during public works facility upgrades.
SE 4th Street BNSF Railroad Underpass Environmental Study Amendment
Amendment #2 to the final plan agreement with Poe & Associates for environmental study preparation.
Public Works Facility Renovation Agreement Amendment
Amendment #1 with TAP Architecture for revisions to construction plans.
Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show
Contract with ARC Pyrotechnics for the annual fireworks display.
Purchase of Z-Track Tractors
Purchase of three Z960M Z-Track Tractors for Parks and Recreation.
Annual Financial Statements Preparation
Contract with Crawford & Associates for fiscal year 2021 financial statement preparation.
Auditing Services
Contract with Dillon & Associates for fiscal year 2021 auditing services.
Purchase of Mechanical Street Sweeper
Purchase of a 33 KG VW Broom Bear mechanical sweeper using CARES Act funds.
Replacement of Logic Controller System for Public Safety Building Generators
Sole-source purchase from Collier Power Systems using CARES Act funds.
Moore Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures (FY 2020-2021)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.
Sanitary Sewer Relocations for Little River Bridge Replacement
Awarded bid to Matthew's Trenching; 99.2% reimbursed by the state.
Moore Risk Management Authority Claims and Expenditures (FY 2020-2021)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.
Public Comments
One citizen spoke against the rezoning application for Madison Gardens (RZ-1005), advocating for the land to be purchased by the city for a nature park due to concerns about road widening, traffic, pollution, and loss of wildlife. It was noted that 12 citizens spoke against the item at the Planning Commission meeting and a petition was circulated.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Further discussion and potential ordinance for home-based businesses, including permitting processes and specific guidelines.
- Review of engineering plans for secondary tie-in for Waterspace Five development.
- Applicant for Cypress Creek to provide a report on wood chip removal and fill dirt at the final plat stage.
- Applicant for Madison Gardens to complete a flood study and address small issues before final plat approval.
- City to look at undersized infrastructure for drainage at NE 27th Street in the future.
- New, more strict drainage requirements to be implemented for future developments.
Announcements
- Mayor Glenn Lewis is recovering from a concussion, double pneumonia, and a heart attack, joining the meeting via video conference.
- The Moore Fire Department was presented a check for $125,000 from the Moore Public Schools Foundation for the Santa Express program, with special thanks to Darren Sigmund.
Agenda Summary
Item C
Proclamation proclaiming April 2021 as World Autism Awareness Month in the City of Moore.
Item 2
Consent Docket, including approval of minutes, easements, job descriptions, and claims.
Item 3
Consider rezoning application RZ-1006 from C5 Automotive to I-1 Light Industrial District for property south of NE 27th and east of Pole Road.
Item 4
Consider the final plat of the Waterspace Five, located north of NE 27th Street and east of Eastern Avenue.
Item 5
Consider the preliminary plat of Cypress Creek, located north of SE 19th Street and west of Sunny Lane Road.
Item 6
Consider rezoning application RZ-1005 from A1 Rural Agricultural District to R1 Single Family Dwelling District for property south of NE 27th Street and west of Bryant Avenue.
Item 7
Consider the preliminary plat of Madison Gardens, located south of NE 27th Street and west of Bryant Avenue.
Item 8
Consider approval of a contract with Park Hill Incorporated for GIS updates in the city stormwater network.
Item 9
Consider approval of a services and materials proposal with Spark Natural Gas to temporarily move CNG fueling equipment.
Item 10
Consider approval of amendment number two to the Southeast Fourth Street BNSF Railroad Underpass Final Plan Agreement with Poe & Associates.
Item 11
Consider approval of amendment number one to the Public Works Facility Renovation Agreement with TAP Architecture.
Item 12
Consider approval of a contract with ARC Pyrotechnics for the city's annual Fourth of July fireworks show.
Item 13
Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of three Z960M Z-Track Tractors from P&K Equipment.
Item 14
Consider approval of a contract with Crawford & Associates for preparation of the city's annual financial statements.
Item 15
Consider approval of a contract with Dillon & Associates for auditing services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
Item 16
Consider authorizing the purchase of a 33 KG VW Broom Bear mechanical sweeper from J&R Equipment LLC using CARES Act funds.
Item 17
Consider authorizing the purchase of a replacement logic controller system from Collier Power Systems for public safety building generators using CARES Act funds.
Item 18
Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket, including approval of minutes and claims.
Item 19
Consider awarding bid number 2021009 for construction of sanitary sewer relocations for the Little River Bridge replacement to Matthew's Trenching.
Item 20
Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket, including approval of minutes and claims.
Item 21A
Citizens Forum for items not on the agenda.
Item 21B
Items from City Council and Trustees.
Item 21C
Items from the City Trust Manager, including an update on home-based businesses.
Item 22
Adjournment of the meeting.