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December 18, 2018 City Council Meeting

December 18, 2018 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved several key items, including the first phase of the I-35 corridor study, financing for new police records management and computer-aided dispatch software, and purchases of structural firefighting gear and five-inch fire hoses. A contract for legal representation in opioid litigation was tabled for further review. The council also adopted resolutions for a Clean Air Grant application and an amendment to the annual wine and spirits wholesale occupation tax.

Key Decisions & Votes

Consent Docket

04:40

Approved minutes from November 5, 2018, accepted public water and sewer improvements for two additions, declared several vehicles surplus, and approved claims and expenditures totaling $2,510,928.06.

Approved

I-35 Corridor Study Phase One

05:50

Approved the draft recommendations from Phase One of the I-35 corridor study, allowing the project to proceed to Phase Two.

Approved

Opioid Litigation Contract

06:40

A motion was made and approved to table the consideration of a contract with Fellers Snider attorney-at-law for representation in pending opioid litigation, pending further review of information.

Tabled

Police Software Financing

09:30

Authorized staff to solicit proposals for financing police records management and computer-aided dispatch software, spreading the cost over four years using the half-cent sales tax.

Approved

Structural Firefighting Gear Purchase

10:50

Approved the purchase of structural firefighting gear for new employees and to replace worn equipment, not to exceed $22,979.

Approved

Five-inch Fire Hose Purchase

11:50

Accepted a quote from Safeco Inc. for $29,040 to purchase five-inch fire hose, which will replace existing four-inch hoses for improved water delivery.

Approved

Clean Air Grant Application

12:50

Adopted Resolution #9121-8, authorizing the city to submit an application to the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments for a Clean Air Grant to cover the cost of a CNG conversion for a yard waste route truck.

Adopted

July 4th Fireworks Contract

13:50

Approved a contract with Art Pyrotechnics for $49,500 for the city's annual July 4th fireworks display.

Approved

Wine and Spirits Wholesale Occupation Tax Amendment

15:50

Approved amending the annual wine and spirits wholesale occupation tax to $1,500 and adopted Resolution #9131-8, establishing a new schedule of fees and charges.

Adopted

MPWA Consent Docket

16:50

Approved minutes from November 5, 2018, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2018-2019 totaling $789,071.35 for the More Public Works Authority.

Approved

Peterbilt Chassis Purchase

17:50

Authorized the purchase of a Peterbilt chassis for $125,615 to replace an aging rear load truck used for yard waste collection.

Approved

Leach Alpha 3 Rear Load Packer Body Purchase

18:50

Authorized the purchase of a Leach Alpha 3 rear load packer body for $72,439, to be paired with the new Peterbilt chassis.

Approved

MRMA Consent Docket

19:50

Approved minutes from November 5, 2018, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2018-2019 totaling $204,450.40 for the More Risk Management Authority.

Approved

MEDA Consent Docket

21:00

Approved minutes from October 15, 2018, for the More Economic Development Authority.

Approved

Financial Matters

Claims and Expenditures (City Council)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2018-2019.

$2,510,928.06

Police Records Management and CAD Software Financing

Annual cost for financing new police software over four years, utilizing the half-cent sales tax.

$115,000

Structural Firefighting Gear

Purchase of bunker coats and pants for new employees and to replace worn gear.

$22,979

Five-inch Fire Hose

Purchase of new five-inch fire hose to replace existing four-inch supply lines.

$29,040

Clean Air Grant (CNG Conversion)

Estimated cost for CNG conversion of a yard waste route truck, potentially covered by a Clean Air Grant.

$52,000

Annual July 4th Fireworks Contract

Contract with Art Pyrotechnics for the city's annual fireworks display.

$49,500

Annual Wine and Spirits Wholesale Occupation Tax

Amended annual fee for wine and spirits wholesale occupation tax.

$1,500

Claims and Expenditures (More Public Works Authority)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2018-2019 for the Public Works Authority.

$789,071.35

Peterbilt Chassis

Purchase of a new Peterbilt chassis for a rear load truck.

$125,615

Leach Alpha 3 Rear Load Packer Body

Purchase of a packer body to be mounted on the new Peterbilt chassis.

$72,439

Claims and Expenditures (More Risk Management Authority)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2018-2019 for the Risk Management Authority.

$204,450.40

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Contract with Fellers Snider attorney-at-law for representation in opioid litigation

Deadlines

  • Clean Air Grant application due November 30th

Watch For

  • Phase two of the I-35 corridor study
  • Proposals for financing police records management and computer-aided dispatch software

Announcements

  • The Envision Moore 2040 Comprehensive Plan received the 2018 Outstanding Plan Award from the Oklahoma American Planning Association and an award from the American Society of Landscape Architects.
  • The Parks and Recreation Department won two awards from the Oklahoma Recreation Park Society for renovations and for their special event and activity guide, recognized as the most excellent marketing piece in Oklahoma.
  • Park maintenance workers were recognized for their participation in the Park Maintenance Rodeo, with Dustin Earnhardt winning first place in the backhoe competition and Brent Grooms winning second place in zero-turn radius mower operation.
  • City Hall will be closed on Christmas Eve.
  • The City Manager spoke at the Oklahoma Municipal Contractors Association meeting, highlighting the city's progress, particularly on the 34th Street overpass.
  • A city staff member, Galen, participated in a career day at a local school.

Agenda Summary

Item C

Presentation of the 2018 Outstanding Plan Award from the Oklahoma American Planning Association for the Envision Moore 2040 comprehensive plan.

Information Only

Item 2

Consent Docket, including approval of minutes, acceptance of public water and sewer improvements, declaration of surplus vehicles, and approval of claims and expenditures.

Approved

Item 3

Consider approval of Phase One of the I-35 corridor study.

Approved

Item 4

Consider approval of a contract with Fellers Snider attorney-at-law for representation of the city in pending litigation against opioid manufacturers, distributors, and other potential defendants.

Tabled

Item 5

Consider authorizing staff to solicit proposals for the financing of police records management and police computer-aided dispatch software.

Approved

Item 6

Consider the purchase of structural firefighting gear for new employees and to replace worn and outdated gear from the Casco off state contract number SW241 in an amount not to exceed $22,979.

Approved

Item 7

Consider acceptance of a quote from Safeco Inc in the amount of $29,040 for purchase of five-inch fire hose.

Approved

Item 8

Consider adopting Resolution number 9121-8 authorizing the City of Moore to submit an application to the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments for the Clean Air Grant for public sectors.

Adopted

Item 9

Consider approval of a contract with Art Pyrotechnics in the amount of $49,500 for the city's annual July 4th fireworks.

Approved

Item 10

Consider amending the annual wine and spirits wholesale occupation tax to $1,500 and approved Resolution number 9131-8 adopting the schedule of fees and charges effective upon approval and remaining in effect until modified, amended, or repealed and repealing proud and consistent foods.

Adopted

Item 11

Consent Docket for the More Public Works Authority, including approval of minutes and ratification of claims and expenditures.

Approved

Item 12

Consider authorizing the purchase of a Peterbilt chassis from Rush Truck Centers off state contract number SW035 in the amount of $125,615 using budgeted funds.

Approved

Item 13

Consider authorizing the purchase of a Leach Alpha 3 rear load packer body from J&R Equipment LLC off state contract number SW197 in the amount of $72,439 using budgeted funds.

Approved

Item 14

Consent Docket for the More Risk Management Authority, including approval of minutes and ratification of claims and expenditures.

Approved

Item 16

Consent Docket for the More Economic Development Authority, including approval of minutes.

Approved

Item 17a

Citizens forum for items not on the agenda.

No Action

Item 17b

Items from the City Council/Trustees.

Information Only

Item 17c

Items from the City Manager/Trust Manager.

Information Only