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November 17, 2020 City Council Meeting

November 17, 2020 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved several key items, including setting dates for the 2021 municipal elections and a budget supplement to enhance emergency dispatch services for Norman Regional Hospital's ambulance service. Significant financial matters included the approval of a $6.8 million contract for Southeast Lift Station Improvements and the acceptance of additional CARES Act funding. The meeting also featured a commendation for two citizens who intervened in a crisis.

Key Decisions & Votes

Municipal Elections 2021

07:50

Resolution No. 97420 was adopted, calling for and setting the dates for the municipal elections for 2021 for Wards 1, 2, and 3.

Adopted

Dispatch System Upgrade and Services

10:30

Approval of an FY 2021 budget supplement to budget additional funds from Norman Regional Hospital and an annual contract for the city to provide emergency medical 9-1-1 and non-emergency dispatch services to MSTAT, including the purchase of related software.

Approved

Southeast Lift Station Improvements

30:00

A contract was awarded to BRB Contractors Inc. in the amount of $6,806,000 for the construction of the Southeast Lift Station Improvements.

Approved

Clean Air Grant Application

20:40

Resolution No. 97520 was adopted, authorizing the city to submit an application to ACOG for a Clean Air Grant to fund the conversion of a new grapple truck to CNG.

Adopted

Upcoming Community Events

Holiday Season

Christmas Tree at The Station

A 24-foot Sequoia Collection Christmas tree and decoration package was approved for The Station, to be placed on the berm south of the amphitheater for picture taking and holiday activities.

Financial Matters

City Council Claims and Expenditures

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021.

$1,955,159.47

Dispatch Services Contract with MSTAT

MSTAT will pay the city approximately $23,422.25 per calendar quarter for emergency medical 9-1-1 and non-emergency dispatch services.

$23,422.25

Emergency Medical Dispatch Software Purchase

Authorized the purchase of emergency medical dispatch software from Priority Dispatch, to be reimbursed by Norman Regional Hospital Authority.

$49,155.00

Ticket Writers Purchase

Authorized the purchase of ten ticket writers from Tyler Technologies.

$25,842.00

Christmas Tree and Decoration Package

Accepted a quote from Decora Light for a 24-foot Sequoia Collection Christmas tree and decoration package for The Station.

$18,981.06

Clean Air Grant Application

Authorized submission of a grant application to ACOG for funding to convert a grapple truck to CNG.

$32,755.00

Letter of Map Revision Contract

Approved a contract with Meshach and Associates for completion of a Letter of Map Revision for Little River Park and drainage channel, not to exceed this amount.

$38,417.90

Moore Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021.

$690,760.37

Southeast Lift Station Improvements Contract

Awarded a contract to BRB Contractors Inc. for the construction of the Southeast Lift Station Improvements.

$6,806,000.00

Moore Risk Management Claims and Expenditures

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021.

$215,270.84

CARES Act Funding

Final CARES Act funding accepted.

$1,437,000.00

Public Comments

0 citizens spoke

No citizens signed up to speak during the public comment period.

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • Clean Air Grant application due November 20th.

Watch For

  • Notification of Clean Air Grant award in January 2021.
  • Recommendation on potential 'Breakfast with Santa' event.
  • Appraisal of Cleveland Heights area by Moore Urban Renewal Authority.

Announcements

  • Chief Gibson presented letters of commendation to Mercedes Bristow and Mark Taylor for their heroic actions on October 24, 2020, in preventing a potential suicide.
  • Leadership Moore visitors were recognized and welcomed to the meeting.
  • City Manager thanked residents for their support on November 3rd for Propositions 1 and 2, renewing the quarter-cent sales tax for Station renovation, Public Works expansion, and using hotel/motel tax for parks maintenance.
  • Council members complimented the debris removal crew for their excellent work in neighborhoods.

Agenda Summary

Item C

Presentation of a letter of commendation by Chief Gibson to Moore residents Mercedes Bristow and Mark Taylor.

Information Only

Consent Docket (City Council)

Receive and approve minutes from various meetings, accept easements, and approve claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021.

Approved

Item 3

Consider adopting Resolution No. 97420 calling for and setting the dates for the municipal elections for the year 2021.

Adopted

Item 4

Consider approval of FY 2021 budget supplement to budget additional funds and related expenses in the special revenue fund.

Approved

Item 5

Consider approval of an annual contract with Norman Regional Hospital Authority doing business as MSTAT for the city to provide emergency medical 9-1-1 and non-emergency dispatch services.

Approved

Item 6

Consider authorizing the purchase of emergency medical dispatch software in the amount of $49,155 from Priority Dispatch.

Approved

Item 7

Consider authorizing the purchase of ten ticket writers from Tyler Technologies doing business as Brazos in the amount of $25,842.

Approved

Item 8

Consider acceptance of a quote from Decora Light in the amount of $18,981.06 for the purchase of a 24-foot Sequoia Collection Christmas tree and decoration package for The Station.

Approved

Item 9

Consider adopting Resolution No. 97520 authorizing the City of Moore to submit an application to ACOG for the Clean Air Grant.

Adopted

Item 10

Consider approval of a contract with Meshach and Associates for the completion of a letter of map revision for the Little River Park and drainage channel.

Approved

Item 11

Consider approval of a contract with SJ Innovations LLC doing business as Computer System Designers to provide security officers for The Station recreation and appliance facility.

Approved

Item 12

Consider approval of a lot split located at 1005 Southwest 4th Street, application by Revival for Christ Club.

Approved

Item 13 (MPWA Consent Docket)

Receive and approve minutes and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021 for the Moore Public Works Authority.

Approved

Item 14 (MPWA)

Consider awarding a contract to BRB Contractors Inc. in the amount of $6,806,000 for construction of the Southeast Lift Station Improvements.

Approved

Item 15 (MRM Consent Docket)

Receive and approve minutes and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021 for the Moore Risk Management meeting.

Approved

Item 17 (MEDA Consent Docket)

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Economic Development Authority meeting held October 19, 2020.

Approved

Item 18

New Business, including Citizens to be heard, Items from City Council or Trustees, and City Manager's Report.

Information Only

Item 19

Adjournment of the meeting.

Approved