Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the Cleveland Heights Urban Renewal Plan after a public hearing, authorizing the Moore Urban Renewal Authority to begin implementation, including property acquisition and seeking funding. Several consent docket items were approved across various authorities, including significant claims and expenditures. The council also approved allocating COVID-19 CDBG funds to the Metropolitan Fair Housing Council to provide eviction prevention services to residents.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket Items (excluding Item I)
05:40Approved multiple administrative items, easements, a real estate purchase agreement, and job description revisions.
911 Emergency Telephone Rate Fee Resolution (Item I)
06:30Approved a motion to change the wording of the resolution from 'fiscal year' to 'calendar year'.
Amended 911 Emergency Telephone Rate Fee Resolution (Item I)
06:50Approved the resolution establishing the 911 emergency telephone rate fee with the amended calendar year wording.
Cleveland Heights Urban Renewal Plan
14:30Adopted Resolution 2020-XX, approving the Cleveland Heights Urban Renewal Plan, allowing the Moore Urban Renewal Authority to proceed with implementation.
Solicit RFPs for Security Services for The Station
16:00Authorized staff to solicit Requests for Proposals for security services at The Station to codify existing services contractually.
Professional Services Contract with Birch, George, and Germany Law Firm
17:30Approved a contract for the law firm to represent the City of Moore in federal court actions related to an injunction filed by BNSF.
Agreement with Metropolitan Fair Housing Council
20:00Approved an agreement to allocate $22,020 in CDBG COVID-19 funds to the Metropolitan Fair Housing Council for eviction prevention services.
Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket
21:00Approved minutes and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority.
Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket
22:00Approved minutes and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Risk Management Meeting.
Moore Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
23:00Approved minutes for the Moore Economic Development Authority meeting.
Upcoming Community Events
Library Awareness Month
Council members encouraged to recommend favorite books; potential mayor proclamation and online story time through the library.
Financial Matters
City Council Claims and Expenditures FY 2019-2020
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year 2019-2020.
City Council Claims and Expenditures FY 2020-2021
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year 2020-2021.
Moore Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures FY 2019-2020
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority for fiscal year 2019-2020.
Moore Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures FY 2020-2021
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority for fiscal year 2020-2021.
Moore Risk Management Meeting Claims and Expenditures FY 2019-2020
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Risk Management Meeting for fiscal year 2019-2020.
CDBG COVID-19 Funds Allocation
Allocation to Metropolitan Fair Housing Council for eviction prevention services using Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 funds.
Public Comments
During the public hearing for the Cleveland Heights Urban Renewal Plan, a lawyer from the Center for Economic Development Law provided an update on community engagement and planning commission recommendations. A property owner in Cleveland Heights expressed concerns regarding the tax implications of property sales and the existing water distribution system.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Owner of 2109 NE 15th Street has 5 days to post bond and get a court date for criminal violations.
Watch For
- Implementation of the Cleveland Heights Urban Renewal Plan, including property appraisals and securing funding.
- RFP process for security services at The Station.
- BNSF to correct rough railroad crossing at 34th Street on August 31st.
Announcements
- Kyle Hill from the police department expressed profound gratitude for the city council's support of public safety.
- Thanks were extended to crews for working hard to fix a water main break.
- Norman Regional presented the City of Moore with an MVP ball as a thank you for assistance during COVID-19.
- Charges were filed against the owner of 2109 NE 15th Street for operating a business and painting a vehicle in a residential zone.
Agenda Summary
Item 2A
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting held August 3rd, 2020.
Item 2B
Receive the minutes of the regular parks board meeting held June 2nd, 2020.
Item 2C
Receive the minutes of the regular partnership meeting held July 7th, 2020.
Item 2D
Accept a 5-foot temporary construction easement from Kenneth Patton located at 740 North January Avenue.
Item 2E
Accept a 10-foot temporary construction easement from Michael and Marsha Marshall Shelton located at 737 North Gale.
Item 2F
Accept a 10-foot temporary construction easement and a 15-foot permanent utility easement from Hosea Hernandez located at 1001 North Gale.
Item 2G
Accept a temporary construction easement and a 44-foot permanent utility easement from Sharon A. Walker located at 1205 North Gale.
Item 2H
Approve the real estate purchase agreement between WST Properties LLC and the City of Moore for construction and maintenance of the Southeast Fourth Street railroad underpass project.
Item 2I
Resolution establishing the 911 emergency telephone rate fee, amended to change from fiscal year to calendar year.
Item 2J
Approve revision of job description for Public Works Director to update education and experience guidelines, including a professional engineer registration requirement, and approve placement in pay grade 123 of the city's salary table.
Item 2K
Approve revision of the job description for Marketing Specialist to change the reporting relationship from Parks and Recreation Director to the Public Affairs Director, update terminology referring to social media platforms, and ensure experience requirements are accurate and relevant.
Item 2L
Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2019-2020 in the amount of $279,071.94 and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021 in the amount of $1,698,631.79.
Item 3
Hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Cleveland Heights Urban Renewal Plan for the purpose of providing any interested persons the opportunity to express their views on said plan.
Item 4
Consider adopting Resolution 2020-XX approving the Cleveland Heights Urban Renewal Plan.
Item 5
Consider authorizing staff to solicit requests for proposals for security services for The Station.
Item 6
Consider approval of a professional services contract with the Birch, George, and Germany law firm representing the City of Moore in federal court actions.
Item 7
Consider approval of an agreement with Metropolitan Fair Housing Council to provide housing services to Moore residents using Community Development Block Funds COVID-19 funds.
Item 8A
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Public Works Authority meeting held August 3rd, 2020.
Item 8B
Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2019-2020 in the amount of $584,197.90 and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2020-2021 in the amount of $428,844.03.
Item 9A
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Risk Management Meeting held August 3rd, 2020.
Item 9B
Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2019-2020 in the amount of $111.02.
Item 11A
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Economic Development Authority meeting held July 20th, 2020.
Item 12
Citizens Forum for citizens not on the agenda.