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April 6, 2021 City Council Meeting

April 6, 2021 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

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

02:00

The 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.

Adopted

Consent Docket

07:00

The consent docket, including approval of minutes, acceptance of easements, revised job descriptions, and ratification of claims and expenditures, was approved.

Approved

Rezoning Application RZ-1006 (2212 N Pole Rd)

09:00

Rezoning 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.

Approved

Final Plat of Waterspace Five

11:50

The 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.

Approved

Preliminary Plat of Cypress Creek

25:00

The 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.

Approved

Rezoning Application RZ-1005 (Madison Gardens)

42:00

Rezoning 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.

Approved

Preliminary Plat of Madison Gardens

43:00

The 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.

Approved

Contract for GIS Updates (Stormwater Network)

45:00

A 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.

Approved

CNG Fueling Equipment Relocation

49:00

A 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.

Approved

Amendment for SE 4th St BNSF Railroad Underpass

51:00

Amendment #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.

Approved

Amendment for Public Works Facility Renovation

53:00

Amendment #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.

Approved

Contract for Fourth of July Fireworks Show

55:00

A 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.

Approved

Purchase of Z-Track Tractors

57:00

The 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.

Approved

Contract for Annual Financial Statements

59:00

A 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.

Approved

Contract for Auditing Services

01:01:00

A 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.

Approved

Purchase of Mechanical Street Sweeper

01:02:00

The 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.

Approved

Purchase of Logic Controller System for Public Safety Building Generators

01:04:00

The 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.

Approved

Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket

01:08:00

The MPWA consent docket, including approval of minutes and ratification of claims and expenditures, was approved.

Approved

MPWA Bid Award for Sanitary Sewer Relocations

01:09:00

Bid #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.

Approved

Moore Risk Management Authority Consent Docket

01:11:00

The MRMA consent docket, including approval of minutes and ratification of claims and expenditures, was approved.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

April 2021

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.

July 4th

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.

$2,804,629.78

GIS Updates for Stormwater Network

Contract with Park Hill Inc. for updating the city's stormwater network map on the GIS.

$200,000

Temporary Relocation of CNG Fueling Equipment

Proposal with Spark Natural Gas for temporary relocation during public works facility upgrades.

$113,836.04

SE 4th Street BNSF Railroad Underpass Environmental Study Amendment

Amendment #2 to the final plan agreement with Poe & Associates for environmental study preparation.

$78,814.75

Public Works Facility Renovation Agreement Amendment

Amendment #1 with TAP Architecture for revisions to construction plans.

$17,500

Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show

Contract with ARC Pyrotechnics for the annual fireworks display.

$49,500

Purchase of Z-Track Tractors

Purchase of three Z960M Z-Track Tractors for Parks and Recreation.

$33,086.13

Annual Financial Statements Preparation

Contract with Crawford & Associates for fiscal year 2021 financial statement preparation.

$50,000

Auditing Services

Contract with Dillon & Associates for fiscal year 2021 auditing services.

$56,500

Purchase of Mechanical Street Sweeper

Purchase of a 33 KG VW Broom Bear mechanical sweeper using CARES Act funds.

$315,000

Replacement of Logic Controller System for Public Safety Building Generators

Sole-source purchase from Collier Power Systems using CARES Act funds.

$134,350

Moore Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures (FY 2020-2021)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.

$1,046,184.06

Sanitary Sewer Relocations for Little River Bridge Replacement

Awarded bid to Matthew's Trenching; 99.2% reimbursed by the state.

$429,480

Moore Risk Management Authority Claims and Expenditures (FY 2020-2021)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.

$427,847.05

Public Comments

1 citizen spoke

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.

Environmental protection Traffic and pollution Preservation of open space/wildlife Drainage concerns Taxpayer costs

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.

Adopted

Item 2

Consent Docket, including approval of minutes, easements, job descriptions, and claims.

Approved

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.

Approved

Item 4

Consider the final plat of the Waterspace Five, located north of NE 27th Street and east of Eastern Avenue.

Approved

Item 5

Consider the preliminary plat of Cypress Creek, located north of SE 19th Street and west of Sunny Lane Road.

Approved

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.

Approved

Item 7

Consider the preliminary plat of Madison Gardens, located south of NE 27th Street and west of Bryant Avenue.

Approved

Item 8

Consider approval of a contract with Park Hill Incorporated for GIS updates in the city stormwater network.

Approved

Item 9

Consider approval of a services and materials proposal with Spark Natural Gas to temporarily move CNG fueling equipment.

Approved

Item 10

Consider approval of amendment number two to the Southeast Fourth Street BNSF Railroad Underpass Final Plan Agreement with Poe & Associates.

Approved

Item 11

Consider approval of amendment number one to the Public Works Facility Renovation Agreement with TAP Architecture.

Approved

Item 12

Consider approval of a contract with ARC Pyrotechnics for the city's annual Fourth of July fireworks show.

Approved

Item 13

Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of three Z960M Z-Track Tractors from P&K Equipment.

Approved

Item 14

Consider approval of a contract with Crawford & Associates for preparation of the city's annual financial statements.

Approved

Item 15

Consider approval of a contract with Dillon & Associates for auditing services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.

Approved

Item 16

Consider authorizing the purchase of a 33 KG VW Broom Bear mechanical sweeper from J&R Equipment LLC using CARES Act funds.

Approved

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.

Approved

Item 18

Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket, including approval of minutes and claims.

Approved

Item 19

Consider awarding bid number 2021009 for construction of sanitary sewer relocations for the Little River Bridge replacement to Matthew's Trenching.

Approved

Item 20

Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket, including approval of minutes and claims.

Approved

Item 21A

Citizens Forum for items not on the agenda.

No Action

Item 21B

Items from City Council and Trustees.

Information Only

Item 21C

Items from the City Trust Manager, including an update on home-based businesses.

Information Only

Item 22

Adjournment of the meeting.

Approved