Meeting Summary
The City Council discussed a proposed update to the city's drainage criteria, hearing citizen concerns about residential flooding. Key approvals included street striping services, budget supplements for police iPads and fire department training, and a new sanitation truck with additional staff. The council also extended the telemedicine provider contract, appointed a council member to various boards, and accepted a significant donation for utility customer assistance. A discussion on a potential mandatory mask ordinance concluded with council members generally favoring personal responsibility over a mandate. Following an executive session, a settlement in pending litigation was accepted.
Key Decisions & Votes
Street Striping Services (Telephone Road)
34:55Approval of street striping services for the intersections of Telephone Road/SW 4th Street and Telephone Road/SW 19th Street with Action Safety Supply for $34,714.55 to address inadequate and faded markings.
Street Striping Services (FY 2021)
37:00Approval of street striping services for Fiscal Year 2021 with Action Safety Supply in the amount of $75,000.
Medical Marijuana Ordinance Amendment
39:50Ordinance Number 947-20 was approved, extending the deadline to September 15th for certain medical marijuana businesses to obtain state compliance signatures, maintaining their legal non-conforming status.
Budget Supplement (iPads & Fire Training)
43:20A budget supplement was approved for FY 2020-2021 to replace 55 police patrol iPads ($69,500) and budget remaining fire training funds ($16,722) unspent due to COVID-19.
Teladoc Services Agreement Extension
47:50An amendment to the services agreement with Teladoc, the city's telemedicine provider, was approved, extending the current agreement through December 31, 2020, with automatic annual renewals thereafter.
Councilman Appointment to Boards
49:50Councilman Marc Camp was appointed to serve as a member on the ACOG Board of Directors, ACOG Transportation Policy Committee, ACOG Garber Wealth and Policy Committee, and the 911 Association Board of Directors.
PWA Consent Docket
53:00The Public Works Authority consent docket was approved, including minutes, ratification of the Teladoc amendment, acceptance of a $30,000 donation for utility assistance, and approval of claims and expenditures.
Commercial Solid Waste Contract Renewal
57:00Renewal of the contract for commercial solid waste collection with Republic Services of Oklahoma for a five-year term with optional successive five-year renewals was approved.
Budget Supplement (Sanitation Truck & Staff)
59:50A budget supplement was approved for FY 2020-2021 to fund an additional Terminator truck, refurbish an existing truck, and add three employees for big trash pickups.
Risk Management Consent Docket
1:02:50The Risk Management consent docket was approved, including minutes, a workers' compensation settlement, and claims and expenditures.
Litigation Settlement (Skinner vs. City of Moore)
1:12:00The mediation settlement in the pending litigation case of 'Skinner vs. City of Moore and Veolia Water North America' was accepted following an executive session.
Upcoming Community Events
July 4th Celebration
Held at the park, noted for good social distancing despite no vendors, parking lot was full.
Financial Matters
Street Striping Services (Telephone Road)
Cost for striping services at two key intersections.
Street Striping Services (FY 2021)
Budgeted amount for street striping services in the upcoming fiscal year.
Police iPad Replacements
Funding from the technology fee to replace 55 active patrol iPads at their end-of-life.
Fire Department Training Funds
Remaining training funds from FY 2020, unspent due to COVID-19 cancellations, budgeted for future use.
Teladoc Health Plan Savings (2019)
Estimated savings for the city's health plan in 2019 due to Teladoc utilization.
Teladoc Health Plan Savings (YTD April 2020)
Estimated savings for the city's health plan as of April 2020 due to Teladoc utilization.
Donation for Utility Customers
Donation from Bethany Britain to provide assistance to utility customers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
PWA Claims and Expenditures (FY 2019-2020)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Public Works Authority.
Workers' Compensation Settlement
Payment approved for a workers' compensation settlement.
Risk Management Claims and Expenditures (FY 2019-2020)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for Risk Management.
New Terminator Truck and Sanitation Staff
Budget supplement to fund an additional Terminator truck, refurbish an existing one, and add three employees for big trash pickups.
Public Comments
One resident, Richard Stanky from Edgewater, spoke about severe backyard flooding issues on Pebble Creek Street, caused by inadequate drainage from uphill properties and unresponsive builders. He detailed the financial burden and the threat to his new inground pool. An email from another resident in Sonoma Lakes Edition with similar concerns was also mentioned.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- July 10th: Final comments due for the revised drainage criteria draft plan.
Watch For
- One or two additional meetings of the drainage criteria committee (late July/August).
- City Council consideration of the revised drainage criteria (Fall 2020).
Announcements
- Park staff were commended for successfully managing the July 4th event, ensuring social distancing despite high attendance.
- Park staff and the police department, particularly Chief Gibson, were congratulated for proactively addressing and correcting issues at the station.
Agenda Summary
Discussion on Revised Drainage Criteria
Presentation and discussion regarding proposed updates to the city's drainage criteria, addressing issues like storm sewer undersizing, lot flooding, and stormwater management practices.
Item 5: Street Striping Services - Telephone Road Intersections
Consideration of approval for street striping services at the intersections of Telephone Road/SW 4th Street and Telephone Road/SW 19th Street with Action Safety Supply.
Item 6: Street Striping Services - FY 2021
Consideration of street striping services for Fiscal Year 2021 with Action Safety Supply.
Item 7: Ordinance Number 947-20 - Medical Marijuana Ordinance Amendment
Consideration of Ordinance Number 947-20 amending Part 8 Health and Nuisance, Chapter 12 Medical Marijuana, Section 5-1210.
Item 8: Budget Supplement - iPad Replacements and Fire Department Training
Consideration of approval of a budget supplement for FY 2020-2021 to budget funds and related expenses for iPad replacements and Fire Department training.
Item 9: Amendment to Services Agreement - Teladoc
Consideration of approval of an amendment to the services agreement with Teladoc, the city's telemedicine provider, extending the current agreement and amending the renewal date.
Item 10: Appointment of Councilman Marc Camp to Boards
Consideration of the appointment of Councilman Marc Camp to serve as a member on the ACOG Board of Directors, ACOG Transportation Policy Committee, ACOG Garber Wealth and Policy Committee, and the 911 Association Board of Directors.
Item 11: Public Works Authority Consent Docket
Consent docket items for the Public Works Authority, including minutes, ratification of the Teladoc amendment, acceptance of a donation, and approval of claims and expenditures.
Item 12: Renewal of Commercial Solid Waste Collection Contract
Consideration of renewal of the contract for collection of commercial solid waste with Allied Waste Systems Inc. DBA Republic Services of Oklahoma.
Item 13: Budget Supplement - New Terminator Truck and Sanitation Staff
Consideration of a budget supplement for FY 2020-2021 to budget funds and related expenses for a new Terminator truck and related sanitation staff.
Item 14: Risk Management Consent Docket
Consent docket items for the Risk Management meeting, including minutes, approval of a workers' compensation settlement, and approval of claims and expenditures.
Item 15A: Citizens Forum
Opportunity for citizens to speak on items not on the agenda.
Item 15B: Items from the City Council or the Trustees
Discussion among council members, including a query from the Mayor regarding mandatory mask ordinances.
Item 15C: Items from the City Manager
Announcements and commendations from the City Manager.
Item 16A: Executive Session - Pending Litigation
Discussion, consideration, and possible action in pending litigation styled 'Skinner vs. City of Moore and Veolia Water North America,' Case Number CJ2019-306.