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March 16, 2021 City Council Meeting

March 16, 2021 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The city council meeting included a proclamation honoring Kathy Gillette for her retirement and the approval of several administrative and financial items, notably a $5,000 supplement to the Small Retailer Relief Program. A bid for cardio fitness equipment was rejected, and the project will be re-bid due to late submissions caused by inclement weather. The council also heard a citizen's request to amend home occupation ordinances to allow a home-based massage therapy business.

Key Decisions & Votes

Proclamation for Kathy Gillette

04:00

A proclamation was read honoring Kathy Gillette for her dedicated service as President/CEO of the Moore Chamber of Commerce and wishing her well in retirement.

Adopted

City Council Consent Docket

07:50

The consent docket, including minutes, an annual payment to the Cleveland County Assessor, extending a CARES Act contract, and ratifying claims, was approved.

Approved

Resolution 98921 (One Gas Franchise)

09:10

Resolution 98921, canvassing the results of the special election for the One Gas Inc. franchise, was approved, declaring the measure as passed.

Approved

New Job Description (Administrative Specialist Public Works)

10:50

A new job description for Administrative Specialist in the Public Works Department was approved and placed in pay grade 107 of the city's salary table.

Approved

Software License Renewal (DB Squared)

13:50

The annual renewal of the software license and support agreement with DB Squared for the Human Resources department was approved.

Approved

Ordinance 96821 (Progressive Fines for Animals at Large)

15:30

Ordinance 96821, amending the municipal code to add a progressive fine scale for subsequent convictions of animals at large violations, was approved.

Approved

Ordinance 96921 (Jury Trial Fine Threshold)

17:00

Ordinance 96921, correcting the fine threshold for the right to a jury trial to align with state law, was approved.

Approved

Sports Association Agreement (Baseball Program)

18:30

The annual sports association agreement with the Moore Youth Baseball Association for programs at Buck Thomas Park for the 2021-2022 season was approved.

Approved

Sports Association Agreement (Softball Program)

19:50

The annual sports association agreement with the Moore Girls Softball Association for programs at Buck Thomas Park for the 2021-2022 season was approved.

Approved

Supplement to Small Retailer Relief Program

21:20

A $5,000 supplement to the Small Retailer Relief Program, using Coronavirus Relief Funds, was approved, allowing 31 qualified applicants to receive grants.

Approved

Awarding Bid 2021-007 (Cardio Fitness Equipment)

29:00

The bid for cardio fitness equipment for The Station was rejected, and the project will be re-bid, following concerns about fairness due to late submissions from two companies caused by inclement weather and miscommunication.

Denied

Declare Defibrillators Surplus & Donate

30:50

Six Physio Control LifePak 1000 defibrillators, replaced and taken out of service, were declared surplus and authorized for donation to the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association.

Approved

FY 2021 Budget Supplement (CARES Act/Mental Health)

32:30

A FY 2021 budget supplement was approved to budget additional funds for expenses associated with the CARES Act and police department mental health programs.

Approved

Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket

34:00

The Moore Public Works Authority consent docket, including minutes, a construction permit acknowledgment, and ratifying claims, was approved.

Approved

Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket

35:30

The Moore Risk Management Meeting consent docket, including minutes, a workers' compensation settlement payment, and ratifying claims, was approved.

Approved

Moore Economic Development Authority Consent Docket

37:00

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

Approved

Financial Matters

Annual payment to Cleveland County Assessor

Annual payment for the 2021 visual inspection program.

$38,408.80

City Council Claims and Expenditures FY 2020-2021

Ratification of claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.

$3,884,229.92

Supplement to Small Retailer Relief Program

Additional funds from Coronavirus Relief Funds to support the Small Retailer Relief Program, allowing 31 qualified applicants to receive grants.

$5,000

Cardio Fitness Equipment Bid 2021-007

Proposed purchase and installation of exercise equipment at The Station (bid was rejected).

$210,931.05

Moore Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures FY 2020-2021

Ratification of claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.

$1,153,709.35

Workers Compensation Settlement (Michael Harlan)

Payment for a workers' compensation claim settlement.

$5,390.00

Moore Risk Management Claims and Expenditures FY 2020-2021

Ratification of claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.

$800,212.23

Public Comments

1 citizen spoke

Kristy Couse requested that the city's home occupation ordinances be changed to allow her to operate a medical massage therapy business from her home. She highlighted the minimal traffic impact of her business and the community's need for her services. Staff agreed to research comparable ordinances in other cities.

Home occupations Business licensing Ordinance review

Coming Up

Watch For

  • Re-bid process for cardio fitness equipment for The Station
  • Review and potential amendment of home occupation ordinances
  • Street reconstruction in the Golden Acres edition and eastern south of 34th to Indian Hills (starting in the next month)
  • BNSF railroad crossing closures and track replacement on Main Street and 4th Street (starting tomorrow night)

Announcements

  • A proclamation was presented to Kathy Gillette, honoring her retirement as President/CEO of the Moore Chamber of Commerce for her dedicated service to the community.
  • Street reconstruction in the Golden Acres edition and eastern south of 34th to Indian Hills is scheduled to begin in the next month.
  • BNSF railroad crossings on Main Street and 4th Street will be closed for track replacement, starting tomorrow night (Tuesday night) after rush hour and extending into the morning rush hour. Residents are advised to check the city website for the latest information.

Agenda Summary

Consent Docket

Receive and approve minutes of the regular City Council meeting held March 1, 2021; Receive minutes of the regular Parks Board meeting held February 2, 2021; Approve annual payment to the Cleveland County Assessor for the 2021 visual inspection program in the amount of $38,408.80; Approve extending the term of contract for the application and utilization of the CARES Act monies with Whit O'Brien LLC from March 8, 2021, to April 30, 2021; Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021 in the amount of $3,884,229.92.

Approved

Item 3

Consider Resolution Number 98921 canvassing the results of the special election conducted in the City of Moore, Oklahoma, on March 2, 2021, for approval of Ordinance Number 95720 granting a franchise to One Gas Inc. acting by and through its Oklahoma Natural Gas Company division and its successors and assigns for the sale, transportation, and distribution of natural gas and accepting the results of such special election and declaring the measure as past.

Approved

Item 4

Consider approval of a new job description for Administrative Specialist Public Works in the Public Works Department and approved placement in the pay grade 107 of the city's salary table.

Approved

Item 5

Consider approval of an annual renewal of software license and support agreement with DB Squared effective April 1, 2021, through March 31, 2022.

Approved

Item 6

Consider Ordinance Number 96821 amending Part 4, Chapter 1, Section 4-102 of the Moore Municipal Code by adding a progressive scale to the minimum fine allowed for each subsequent conviction for violation of this section providing for the severability and provide for a repealer.

Approved

Item 7

Consider Ordinance Number 96921 amending Section 6-301, Part 6, Chapter 3 of the Moore Municipal Code by correcting the fine threshold for the right to a jury trial as provided by state law providing for severability and providing for a peeler.

Approved

Item 8

Consider approval of a sports association agreement for the baseball program held about Thomas Park for the 2021-2022 season.

Approved

Item 9

Consider approval of a sports association agreement for the softball program held at Buck Thomas Park for the 2021-2022 season.

Approved

Item 10

Consider approval of a $5,000 supplement to the Small Retailer Relief Program using Coronavirus Relief Funds.

Approved

Item 11

Consider awarding bid number 2021-007 cardio fitness equipment to Advanced Exercise in the amount of $210,931.05 for the purchase and installation of exercise equipment at The Station.

Denied

Item 12

Consider declaring six Physio Control LifePak 1000 defibrillators that have been replaced and taken out of service of surplus and authorized donation to the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association.

Approved

Item 13

Consider approval of a FY 2021 budget supplement to budget additional funds for related expenses associated with the CARES Act and mental health programs.

Approved

Item 14 (Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket)

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Public Works Authority meeting held March 1, 2021; Acknowledge receipt of construction permit number 21SL000014210046 from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality for construction of sanitary sewer lines as part of the southeast lift station; Ratify action of the City Council regarding approval of an annual renewal of the software license and support agreement with the DB Squared effective April 1, 2021, through March 31, 2021; Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021 in the amount of $1,153,709.35.

Approved

Item 15 (Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket)

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Risk Management meeting held March 1, 2020; Approve payment of a workers compensation claim or compensation settlement in the amount of $5,390 for CBR claim number 2050000819 to Michael Harlan; Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021 in the amount of $800,212.23.

Approved

Item 17 (Moore Economic Development Authority Consent Docket)

Receiving and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Economic Development Authority meeting held February 16, 2021.

Approved