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January 5, 2021 City Council Meeting

January 5, 2021 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved a range of items, including the final plat for Edgewater Section 3, a lot split on Regency Place, and modifications to personnel policies regarding sick leave buyback and a new clear desk policy. Significant financial matters included relocation payments for businesses affected by the SE 4th Street railroad underpass project and the purchase of new mowing equipment. The council also authorized eminent domain proceedings for the SE 4th Street project and approved a one-time sales tax rebate adjustment for Blue Cell due to pandemic-related sales reductions.

Key Decisions & Votes

Consent Docket (City Council)

02:40

Approved minutes, new and revised job descriptions, various easements for public works projects, relocation payments for displaced businesses, and ratified claims and expenditures.

Approved

Final Plat for Edgewater Section 3

08:30

Approved the final plat for 87 lots and two common areas in Edgewater Section 3, located south of SE 19th Street and west of Sunny Lane Road.

Approved

Lot Split at 2409 Regency Place

12:00

Approved a lot split to divide a single building with two lease spaces into two independent properties, with an updated firewall.

Approved

Authorize RFQs for Thunderbird TMDL Compliance Plan

24:00

Authorized staff to solicit Requests for Qualifications for outside assistance in preparing the Thunderbird TMDL Compliance Plan.

Approved

Amendment to Teledoc Service Agreement

26:10

Approved an amendment to the Teledoc service agreement, increasing the cost from $4.25 to $5.50 per employee per month, effective January 1, 2021.

Approved

Modification to Sick Leave Buyback Procedures

28:10

Approved a modification to the city's personnel policy, changing sick leave buyback to a mandatory, automatic sell-back down to 1000 hours twice a year (May and December).

Approved

Modification to Personnel Policy - Clear Desk Policy

30:10

Approved adding a clear desk policy to the city's personnel manual for employees handling confidential matters, as recommended by an auditor for cyber security.

Approved

Resolution No. 98121 Adopting Schedule of Fees and Charges

32:10

Adopted Resolution No. 98121, updating the schedule of fees and charges, primarily affecting Aquatic Center rentals and eliminating certain sports fees.

Adopted

Resolution No. 98221 Authorizing Eminent Domain Proceedings

35:10

Adopted Resolution No. 98221, authorizing the city attorney to institute eminent domain proceedings for six parcels needed for the SE 4th Street railroad underpass improvement project.

Adopted

Authorize Purchase of Mowing Equipment

39:10

Authorized the budgeted purchase of a Toro 5900 Gram Master 16-foot Batwing Mower ($105,375) and a Ventrac 4500 Wide Tractor Slope Mower ($35,906).

Approved

Authorize Staff to Solicit Competitive Bids for Updated Fitness Equipment

41:10

Authorized staff to solicit competitive bids for updated fitness equipment for The Station, replacing old equipment that has reached its useful life.

Approved

Approval of Revised Calculation for Sales Tax Rebate for Blue Cell

44:10

Approved a one-time adjustment to the sales calculation for Blue Cell's sales tax rebate, using an average of the lowest six months for April and May sales due to pandemic impact.

Approved

Consent Docket (Moore Public Works Authority)

48:10

Approved minutes, ratified the Teledoc service agreement amendment, and approved claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority.

Approved

Amendment to Healthcare Highway Service Agreement

49:10

Approved an amendment to the Healthcare Highway service agreement, changing the fee for out-of-Oklahoma services from $0 to 25% of savings for using PHCS.

Approved

Consent Docket (Moore Risk Management Authority)

51:00

Accepted minutes and approved claims and expenditures for the Moore Risk Management Authority.

Approved

Financial Matters

Relocation of Michelle L. Brenner and Company PC

Payment for relocation of a displaced business due to the SE 4th Street railroad underpass project.

40000

Relocation of Tillerson Cabinet Company Inc.

Payment for relocation of a displaced business due to the SE 4th Street railroad underpass project.

192950

Claims and Expenditures (City Council)

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021.

4951957.35

Thunderbird TMDL Compliance Plan (RFQ)

Estimated cost for outside assistance to prepare the TMDL compliance plan.

30000-50000

Teledoc Service Agreement Increase

Annual impact of the increase in Teledoc service fees.

3600

Toro 5900 Gram Master 16-foot Batwing Mower

Purchase of new mowing equipment for city operations.

105375

Ventrac 4500 Wide Tractor Slope Mower

Purchase of new mowing equipment for city operations.

35906

Sales Tax Rebate Adjustment for Blue Cell

Estimated amount of the sales tax rebate adjustment for Blue Cell due to pandemic-related sales impact.

7500

Claims and Expenditures (Moore Public Works Authority)

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority for FY 2020-2021.

847606.31

Claims and Expenditures (Moore Risk Management Authority)

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the Moore Risk Management Authority for FY 2020-2021.

613898.27

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • Thunderbird TMDL Implementation Plan must be submitted to ODEQ within 90 days of the new 5-year permit finalization.

Watch For

  • Finalization of the new 5-year stormwater permit.
  • Code updates for drainage criteria, city standards, and low impact development regulations.
  • Monthly updates on the Phase 2 I-35 corridor study, expected to begin in March.
  • Report back to council on the deterioration of the road in The Garage and Shops at Moore shopping center.

Announcements

  • Mayor is recovering from a concussion and attending physical therapy.
  • The second round of limb pickup was delayed to Wednesday due to snow.
  • Demolition of a house on Briarwood is delayed to Wednesday, with a backup contractor identified to honor their price if further delays occur.
  • The sewer line portion of the Kelley Creek project is basically complete, with only sod and fencing remaining.
  • The Phase 2 I-35 corridor study is moving forward.

Agenda Summary

Consent Docket

Approve minutes of the regular City Council meeting (Dec 21, 2020) and Planning Commission meeting (Nov 10, 2020); approve new job descriptions for Marketing Communications Manager and Aquatic Center Attendant; approve revised job description for Senior Building Inspector; accept various permanent roadway, utility, and temporary construction easements; approve relocation payments for Michelle L. Brenner and Company PC ($40,000) and Tillerson Cabinet Company Inc. ($192,950); and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021 ($4,951,957.35).

Approved

Item 3

Consider the final plat for Edgewater Section 3, located south of southeast 19th Street and west of Sunny Lane Road, for 87 lots and two common areas.

Approved

Item 4

Consider approval of a lot split at 2409 Regency Place to separate two lease spaces within a single building.

Approved

Item 5

Receive annual report on the 2020 Stormwater Quality Program, including audit results and future permit requirements.

Information Only

Item 6

Authorize staff to solicit Requests for Qualifications for the Thunderbird TMDL Compliance Plan.

Approved

Item 7

Consider approval of an amendment to the Teledoc service agreement, changing the cost for services from $4.25 to $5.50 per employee per month, effective January 1, 2021.

Approved

Item 8

Consider approval of a modification to the city's personnel policy and procedures manual, modifying the sick leave buyback procedures to a mandatory twice-yearly sell-back.

Approved

Item 9

Consider approval of a modification to the city's personnel policy and procedures manual, adding a clear desk policy for employees that deal with confidential matters.

Approved

Item 10

Consider Resolution No. 98121 adopting the schedule of fees and charges and repealing all prior inconsistent fees, primarily updating Aquatic Center rental fees.

Adopted

Item 11

Consider adopting Resolution No. 98221 authorizing the city attorney to institute eminent domain proceedings for condemnation and declaring the necessity for acquiring properties for roadway and drainage improvements for the southeast 4th Street railroad underpass improvement project.

Adopted

Item 12

Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a Toro 5900 Gram Master 16-foot Batwing Mower ($105,375) and a Ventrac 4500 Wide Tractor Slope Mower ($35,906) from Professional Turf Products.

Approved

Item 13

Consider authorizing staff to solicit competitive bids for updated fitness equipment for The Station.

Approved

Item 14

Consider approval of a revised calculation related to the sales tax rebate for Blue Cell, allowing a one-time adjustment for pandemic-affected sales.

Approved

Item 15 (MPWA Consent Docket)

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Public Works Authority meeting (Dec 21, 2020); ratify action of City Council regarding approval of an amendment to the Teledoc service agreement; and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021 ($847,606.31).

Approved

Item 16 (MPWA)

Consider approval of amendment to the Healthcare Highway service agreement, changing the fee for services performed outside of Oklahoma from zero dollars to 25% of savings.

Approved

Item 17 (MRMA Consent Docket)

Accept the minutes of the regular Moore Risk Management meeting (Dec 21, 2020) and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021 ($613,898.27).

Approved

Item 18A

Citizens Forum for items not on the agenda.

No Action

Item 18B

Items from City Council Trustees, including updates on road conditions, limb pickup, and a delayed demolition project.

Information Only

Item 18C

Items from City Trustees Mayor/Vice Mayor, including updates on the Kelley Creek project and the I-35 corridor study.

Information Only

Item 19

Adjournment of the meeting.

Approved