Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several key items, including an ordinance to facilitate the development of a new bank, the routine purchase of police motorcycles, and an agreement with Food and Shelter Inc. to assist homeless residents using COVID-19 relief funds. They also clarified the city manager's authority for settling minor claims and discussed public information regarding an upcoming ONG vote and future composting initiatives.
Key Decisions & Votes
Closing of a public easement for bank development
02:00Ordinance No. 956-20 was approved to close a public easement in the Minute Shopping Center, allowing for the development of a First United bank. The existing utility and drainage easement will be rerouted.
Purchase of police motorcycles
03:50The budget purchase of three 2021 Harley-Davidson police motorcycles was approved, involving a trade-in of three 2020 models plus $10,842.
Agreement with Food and Shelter Incorporated
04:50An agreement with Food and Shelter Incorporated was approved to provide deposit assistance and/or temporary shelter for homeless residents in Moore, utilizing $20,000 in CDBG COVID-19 funds. The program aims to help approximately 10 families.
Amending city manager's claim settlement authority
07:50Ordinance No. 960-21 was approved to clarify the city manager's authority to settle non-health related claims less than $5,000, correcting previous wording in the ordinance without changing existing practice.
Financial Matters
Claims and expenditures (City Council)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021.
Police motorcycle purchase difference
The difference between selling price and trade-in allowance plus processing fees for three new police motorcycles.
Agreement with Food and Shelter Incorporated
Funds awarded to Food and Shelter Incorporated for homeless assistance programs using CDBG COVID-19 funds.
Claims and expenditures (Moore Public Works Authority)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021 for the MPWA.
Claims and expenditures (Moore Risk Management)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021 for the Moore Risk Management meeting.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Last day for ice storm tree limb pickup by contractors: Friday, January 22nd. Citizens should call Public Works at 793-5241 if their location is missed.
Watch For
- City-produced informational document regarding the upcoming ONG vote in March
- Future discussions on a city wood chipper or composting facility for tree limbs
Announcements
- The last day for contractors to pick up ice storm tree limbs is Friday, January 22nd. Citizens whose locations have not been serviced by then are asked to call the Public Works department at 793-5241 to schedule a pickup.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes from the January 4, 2021 City Council meeting, receive minutes from the December 1, 2020 Parks Board meeting, accept a 10-foot temporary construction easement, and approve claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021.
Item 3: Ordinance No. 956-20
Consider approval of an ordinance amending the land development code to provide for the closing of a public easement located in Block 4 of the Minute Shopping Center.
Item 4: Budget purchase of three 2021 Harley-Davidson police motorcycles
Consider the budget purchase of three 2021 Harley-Davidson police motorcycles in exchange for the trade-in of three 2020 models plus $10,842.
Item 5: Agreement with Food and Shelter Incorporated
Consider approval of an agreement with Food and Shelter Incorporated to provide deposit assistance and/or temporary shelter for homeless residents in Moore using CDBG COVID-19 funds.
Item 6: Ordinance No. 960-21
Consider Ordinance No. 960-21 amending part seven, chapter 2, section 7-202 D1, establishing the limits of the city manager's authority to authorize settlement of certain claims.
Item 7 (MPWA): Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes from the January 4, 2021 Moore Public Works Authority meeting and approve claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021.
Item 8 (Risk Management): Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes from the January 4, 2021 Moore Risk Management meeting and approve claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021.
Item 10 (MEDA): Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes from the December 21, 2020 Moore Economic Development Authority meeting.
Item 11a: Citizens Forum
Citizens forum for items not on the agenda.
Item 11b: Items from the City Council or Trustees
Discussion regarding public information on the upcoming ONG vote and a citizen's suggestion for a city wood chipper/composting facility.
Item 12: Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting.