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December 8, 2020 City Council Meeting

December 8, 2020 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved several significant financial matters, including the 2019 and 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) action plans, which allocate funds for COVID-19 relief and a new Christmas assistance program. Key decisions also included the demolition of a condemned property, multiple rezoning applications, and the purchase of new Taser devices for the police department. The meeting also featured the introduction of the new Assistant Police Chief.

Key Decisions & Votes

Consent Docket

02:00

Approved various administrative items including minutes, temporary construction easements for the Kelly Creek Sewer Relocation Project, declaring city vehicles surplus, a $50 Christmas stipend for employees, and claims and expenditures totaling $2,891,702.29.

Approved

2019 Consolidation Annual Performance Evaluation Report

04:45

Approved the 2019 Consolidation Annual Performance Evaluation Report and adopted Resolution Number 99720 for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Approved

Second Substantial Amendment of 2019 CDBG Application Plan

07:40

Adopted Resolution Number 97820, amending the 2019 CDBG application plan to allocate an additional $294,687 in COVID-19 response funding to programs including home delivered meals, a healthy living backpack program, internet connectivity, rapid re-housing, rental/mortgage/utility assistance, and a food storage addition.

Adopted

Agreement with Aging Services (Home Delivered Meals)

08:50

Approved an agreement with Aging Services to provide home delivered meals to homebound senior adults using CDBG COVID-19 funds.

Approved

Agreement with Moore Faith Medical Clinic (Medical Equipment)

09:40

Approved an agreement with Moore Faith Medical Clinic to provide free medical equipment to low-income residents using CDBG COVID-19 funds.

Approved

Agreement with Moore Public School System (Internet Connectivity)

10:20

Tabled an item concerning an agreement with the Moore Public School System to provide internet connectivity.

Tabled

Substantial Amendment of 2020 CDBG Action Plan

12:50

Adopted Resolution Number 97620, amending the 2020 CDBG action plan to reflect a corrected allocation amount of $340,733 and to add a Christmas assistance program with The Sharing Tree.

Adopted

Agreement with The Sharing Tree (Christmas Assistance)

13:40

Approved an agreement with The Sharing Tree to provide Christmas assistance for low-income families using CDBG entitlement funds.

Approved

Demolition Contract for Condemned Property

17:30

Awarded a contract to M&M Wrecking in the amount of $8,690 for the demolition and cleanup of a condemned property located at 2116 South Briarcliff Drive.

Approved

Rezoning Application RZ1000 (C3 to R1)

20:00

Approved rezoning application RZ1000, changing the zoning from C3 General Commercial District to R1 Single-Family Dwelling District for property north of Northeast 27th Street and east of Eastern Avenue, to allow for five single-family homes.

Approved

Final Plat of The Waters Phase 4A

20:50

Approved the final plat of The Waters Phase 4A, a re-plat of Lot 1 Block 9 of The Waters Phase 1.

Approved

Rezoning Application RZ1001 (C5 to I-1)

22:40

Approved rezoning application RZ1001, changing the zoning from C5 Automotive to Commercial Recreation District to I-1 Light Industrial District for property located at 700 Vermeer Drive.

Approved

Purchase of Taser 7 Conducted Energy Devices

24:20

Authorized the purchase of nine Taser 7 conducted energy devices in the amount of $24,764.32 from Axon Enterprises as a sole source provider, as part of annual replacement.

Approved

Brand Senior Center Roof Replacement Bid

26:00

Awarded bid number 2021-002 for the removal of the existing roof and installation of a new roof on the Brand Senior Center to Heritage Hills Commercial Services LLC in the amount of $80,100.

Approved

Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket

27:30

Approved the minutes of the November 16, 2020, meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021 in the amount of $600,721.66.

Approved

Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket

29:10

Accepted the minutes of the November 16, 2020, meeting, approved two workers' compensation settlements totaling $53,000, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021 in the amount of $421,713.03.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

Last Friday/Saturday

Christmas Celebration (Tree Lighting & Christmas Spectacular)

Held with good attendance and positive feedback for the Parks Department's creative efforts during the pandemic.

Financial Matters

City Council Claims and Expenditures (FY 2020-2021)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the current fiscal year.

$2,891,702.29

2019 CDBG Funds Awarded

Total funds awarded for the 2019 program year, supporting home delivered meals, counseling for abused children, rental/utility assistance, and a sewer line rehab project.

$321,959

Additional CDBG COVID-19 Funding (2019 Amendment)

Additional allocation in response to the coronavirus pandemic, distributed across various community programs.

$294,687

CDBG COVID-19 Allocation: Home Delivered Meals

Funding for home delivered meals for seniors.

$34,720

CDBG COVID-19 Allocation: Healthy Living Backpack Program

Funding for a healthy living backpack program through the Moore Faith Medical Clinic.

$4,620

CDBG COVID-19 Allocation: Internet Connectivity Program

Funding for an internet connectivity program with the Moore Public School System.

$41,834

CDBG COVID-19 Allocation: Rapid Re-housing Program

Funding for a rapid re-housing program.

$20,000

CDBG COVID-19 Allocation: Rental, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance

Additional allocation for rental, mortgage, and utility assistance.

$15,576

CDBG COVID-19 Allocation: Food Storage Addition

Funding for a food storage addition for the Food and Resource Center.

$100,000

CDBG COVID-19 Allocation: Administration Expenses

Allocation for administration expenses related to the additional CDBG funding.

$58,937

Demolition and Cleanup of Condemned Property (2116 S Briarcliff Dr)

Contract awarded to M&M Wrecking for demolition services.

$8,690

Purchase of Taser 7 Conducted Energy Devices

Authorized purchase from Axon Enterprises for police department equipment.

$24,764.32

Brand Senior Center Roof Replacement

Bid awarded to Heritage Hills Commercial Services LLC for roof repair and installation.

$80,100

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

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority.

$600,721.66

Workers Compensation Settlement (Scott Lance)

Approved payment for CBR claim number 2050000670.

$25,000

Workers Compensation Settlement (Jason Smith)

Approved payment for CBR claim number 2050000805.

$28,000

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

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Risk Management Authority.

$421,713.03

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Item 8: Agreement with Moore Public School System to provide internet connectivity

Watch For

  • Mayor's return to meetings
  • Completion of the first round of tree branch pickup and the start of round two

Announcements

  • Police Chief Doc Gibson introduced Blake Green as the new Assistant Chief of Police.
  • City Hall and city offices will be closed on Christmas Eve.
  • The 34th Street project (between Telephone Road and Santa Fe) will receive an award from the Oklahoma Asphalt Association in February.
  • The tree branch pickup is approximately 40% complete, covering about 70% of the city area, with the first round expected to conclude this month.

Agenda Summary

Item 2

Consent Docket: Approve minutes, accept easements, declare vehicles surplus, approve Christmas stipend, and approve claims and expenditures.

Approved

Item 3

Recess the City Council meeting and convene a public hearing to receive citizen input and comments regarding the 2019 Consolidation Annual Performance Evaluation Report.

Information Only

Item 4

Consider approval of the 2019 Consolidation Annual Performance Evaluation Report and adopt Resolution Number 99720.

Approved

Item 5

Discuss and consider Resolution Number 97820 adopting the second substantial amendment of the 2019 Community Development Block Grant application plan.

Approved

Item 6

Consider approval agreement with Aging Services to provide home delivered meals to homebound senior adults.

Approved

Item 7

Consider an agreement with Moore Faith Medical Clinic to provide free medical equipment to low-income residents.

Approved

Item 8

Consider an agreement with Moore Public School System to provide internet connectivity.

Tabled

Item 9

Discuss and consider Resolution Number 97620 adopting the substantial amendment of the 2020 Community Development Block Grant action plan.

Approved

Item 10

Consider approval of an agreement with The Sharing Tree to provide Christmas assistance for low-income families.

Approved

Item 11

Consider awarding a contract to M&M Wrecking for the demolition and cleanup of condemned property located at 2116 South Briarcliff Drive.

Approved

Item 12

Discuss rezoning application number RZ1000 located in southwest quarter section of 1T10 North R-3W, being north of Northeast 27th Street and east of Eastern Avenue, from C3 General Commercial District to R1 Single-Family Dwelling District and approve Ordinance Number 95420.

Approved

Item 13

Consider the final plat of The Waters Phase 4A, a re-plat of Lot 1 Block 9 of The Waters Phase 1.

Approved

Item 14

Consider rezoning application number RZ1001 located in the northeast quarter section of 10 T10 in R3W, being south of Northwest 27th Street and east of Janeway Avenue from C5 Automotive to Commercial Recreation District to I-1 Light Industrial District and approve Ordinance Number 95520.

Approved

Item 15

Consider authorizing the purchase of nine Taser 7 conducted energy devices in the amount of $24,764.32 from Axon Enterprises as a sole source provider.

Approved

Item 16

Consider awarding bid number 2021-002 for removal of existing roof and installation of a new roof on the Brand Senior Center to Heritage Hills Commercial Services LLC in the amount of $80,100.

Approved

Item 17

Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket: Receive and approve minutes and approve and ratify claims and expenditures.

Approved

Item 18

Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket: Accept minutes, approve workers compensation settlements, and approve and ratify claims and expenditures.

Approved

Item 19

New Business: Citizens Forum and Items from the City Council/Trustees.

No Action

Item 20

Adjournment.

Approved