Meeting Summary
The City Council adopted general obligation bonds for significant infrastructure projects and approved an ordinance prohibiting smoking in city parks, with an emergency provision for immediate effect. Several contract extensions and vehicle purchases for various city departments were also approved. A public discussion was held regarding potential reductions or delays in city fees for small wine and spirits wholesalers to support local businesses. The meeting concluded with numerous community event announcements and a recognition of a retiring city employee.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
08:00Approved minutes from previous meetings, contract extensions for construction and technical assistance services, acceptance of a public utility easement, and claims and expenditures totaling $2,915,809.
General Obligation Bonds of 2019
10:40Adopted Resolution Number 9118 pertaining to the general obligation bonds of 2019, approved by voters, to fund the 4th Street underpass, 34th Street widening, and a drainage channel project.
Smoking Prohibition in City Parks
14:40Approved Ordinance Number 89318, amending the health and nuisances code to establish regulations prohibiting smoking in city-owned public parks, reinstating a previously omitted ordinance.
Emergency Provision for Smoking Prohibition
16:30Approved an emergency provision for Ordinance Number 89318, allowing the smoking prohibition in city parks to take immediate effect for the preservation of public peace, health, and safety.
Lot Split Application (720 SW 19th Street)
22:00Approved a lot split application for approximately 1.5 acres at 720 SW 19th Street to develop an inline shopping center with a proposed restaurant site, despite a reduction in required parking spaces previously approved by the Board of Adjustment.
Code Enforcement Vehicle Purchase
24:00Authorized the purchase of a 2019 Ford Escape for $22,000 off a state contract, replacing a 2003 Ford F-150 in the Code Enforcement Division fleet, resulting in a savings of $7,000 from the budgeted amount.
Fire Department Vehicle Purchase
27:00Authorized the purchase of a 2019 Ford F-250 for the Fire Department for $33,602 off a state contract, as a budgeted item.
Mobile Radios for Command Vehicle
31:00Authorized the purchase of ten mobile radios for the new mobile command vehicle from Motorola Solutions for $1,700.23, with costs to be reimbursed by a grant from the State Homeland Security office.
Police Vehicle Video Cameras
33:40Authorized the purchase of twelve video cameras for installation on new police vehicles and to replace existing cameras, from WatchGuard Video for $64,400, funded by Public Safety sales tax.
Animal Control Vehicle Purchase
35:40Authorized the purchase of a 2019 Ford F-350 for Animal Control for $32,790, a budgeted item to replace a 2004 F-250 and to pull the animal response and adoption trailer.
Animal Transport Body Purchase
37:00Accepted a quote from Vav Wagon Company for $23,907 for the purchase and installation of an animal transport body, a budgeted item.
Item 13
37:40Item 13 was requested to be tabled for a future meeting.
Public Works Authority Consent Docket
39:40Approved minutes from the previous PWA meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2018-2019 totaling $421,080.70.
Risk Management Consent Docket
42:00Approved minutes from the previous Risk Management meeting, a workers' compensation settlement of $27,134, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2018-2019 totaling $169,707.89.
Economic Development Consent Docket
43:40Approved minutes from the previous Economic Development meeting.
Upcoming Community Events
Red Ribbon Week
Nation's largest national drug prevention program. Parade on Saturday, October 27th at 10:00 a.m. with the theme 'Life is your journey traveling drug-free'.
Senior Citizens Bean Fundraiser
From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Rent Centers, with all funds going towards the Moore Council of Aging.
Moms and Sons Dance (Mummies Sundance's)
From 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Haunted Trail of Fear
From 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Little River, in partnership with high school drama students.
Halloween in Old Town
From 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., featuring approximately 100 vendors.
Financial Matters
FY 2018-2019 Claims and Expenditures (City Council)
Approved as part of the City Council consent docket.
2019 General Obligation Bonds
Resolution adopted to fix the amount and maturity of bonds for infrastructure projects (4th Street underpass, 34th Street widening, drainage channel).
Code Enforcement Vehicle Purchase
Purchase of a 2019 Ford Escape, $7,000 under budget.
Fire Department Vehicle Purchase
Purchase of a 2019 Ford F-250.
Mobile Radios for Command Vehicle
Purchase of ten mobile radios, to be reimbursed by a state grant.
Police Vehicle Video Cameras
Purchase of twelve video cameras for new and existing police vehicles, funded by Public Safety sales tax.
Animal Control Vehicle Purchase
Purchase of a 2019 F-350 for Animal Control.
Animal Transport Body Purchase
Purchase and installation of an animal transport body.
FY 2018-2019 Claims and Expenditures (Public Works Authority)
Approved as part of the Public Works Authority consent docket.
Workers Compensation Settlement
Approved settlement for a workers' compensation claim.
FY 2018-2019 Claims and Expenditures (Risk Management)
Approved as part of the Risk Management consent docket.
Liquor Wholesaler City Fee
Discussion regarding a potential reduction or delay of the city's $2,500 fee for wine and spirits wholesalers, which mirrors the ABLE Commission fee.
Public Comments
A representative for a new small wine and spirits wholesaler requested the City Council consider delaying or permanently reducing the city's $2,500 wholesaler license fee. The speaker argued that recent changes in state liquor laws have enabled smaller businesses to enter the market, making the current fee onerous for new, small-scale operations.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 13
Deadlines
- Linda Stewart's retirement date: November 9th
Watch For
- Research on city liquor wholesaler fees compared to other cities and potential exemptions for small businesses.
- Completion and delivery of the new mobile command vehicle (expected Thanksgiving/early December).
Announcements
- Proclamation of Red Ribbon Week from October 22nd to 27th, 2018.
- Howard Street is now open all the way through from Southwest 4th to Patsy Hall, with some lighting installation still ongoing north of Main Street.
- Linda Stewart, City Clerk, will be retiring on November 9th after 34 years of service to the city.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Receiving and approving minutes, approving contract extensions, accepting a public utility easement, and approving claims and expenditures.
Item 3: Resolution Number 9118
Consider adoption of resolution pertaining to the general obligation bonds of 2019 for infrastructure projects.
Item 4: Ordinance Number 89318
Consider ordinance amending sections of the health and nuisances code to prohibit smoking in city-owned public parks.
Item 5: Emergency Provision for Ordinance Number 89318
Consider approval of an emergency provision for the smoking prohibition ordinance to take immediate effect.
Item 6: Lot Split Application
Consider a lot split located west of Brisbane Lane and south of Southwest 19th Street for a proposed shopping center and restaurant.
Item 7: Code Enforcement Vehicle Purchase
Consider authorizing the purchase of a 2019 Ford Escape for the Code Enforcement Division.
Item 8: Fire Department Vehicle Purchase
Consider authorizing the purchase of a 2019 Ford F-250 for the Fire Department.
Item 9: Mobile Radios for Command Vehicle
Consider authorizing the purchase of ten mobile radios for the mobile command vehicle.
Item 10: Police Vehicle Video Cameras
Consider authorizing the purchase of twelve video cameras for installation on new police vehicles.
Item 11: Animal Control Vehicle Purchase
Consider authorizing the purchase of a 2019 F-350 for Animal Control.
Item 12: Animal Transport Body Purchase
Consider acceptance of a quote for the purchase and installation of an animal transport body.
Item 13
Consider an unspecified item.
Item 14: Public Works Authority Consent Docket
Receiving and approving minutes and approving/ratifying claims and expenditures for the Public Works Authority.
Item 15: Risk Management Consent Docket
Receiving and approving minutes, approving a workers' compensation settlement, and approving/ratifying claims and expenditures for Risk Management.
Item 16: Economic Development Consent Docket
Receiving and approving minutes for the Economic Development meeting.
Item 18: New Business - Liquor License Fees
Discussion regarding potential reduction or delay of city fees for wine and spirits wholesalers.