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October 17, 2018 City Council Meeting

October 17, 2018 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

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

08:00

Approved 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.

Approved

General Obligation Bonds of 2019

10:40

Adopted 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.

Adopted

Smoking Prohibition in City Parks

14:40

Approved Ordinance Number 89318, amending the health and nuisances code to establish regulations prohibiting smoking in city-owned public parks, reinstating a previously omitted ordinance.

Approved

Emergency Provision for Smoking Prohibition

16:30

Approved 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.

Approved

Lot Split Application (720 SW 19th Street)

22:00

Approved 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.

Approved

Code Enforcement Vehicle Purchase

24:00

Authorized 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.

Approved

Fire Department Vehicle Purchase

27:00

Authorized the purchase of a 2019 Ford F-250 for the Fire Department for $33,602 off a state contract, as a budgeted item.

Approved

Mobile Radios for Command Vehicle

31:00

Authorized 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.

Approved

Police Vehicle Video Cameras

33:40

Authorized 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.

Approved

Animal Control Vehicle Purchase

35:40

Authorized 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.

Approved

Animal Transport Body Purchase

37:00

Accepted a quote from Vav Wagon Company for $23,907 for the purchase and installation of an animal transport body, a budgeted item.

Approved

Item 13

37:40

Item 13 was requested to be tabled for a future meeting.

Tabled

Public Works Authority Consent Docket

39:40

Approved minutes from the previous PWA meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2018-2019 totaling $421,080.70.

Approved

Risk Management Consent Docket

42:00

Approved 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.

Approved

Economic Development Consent Docket

43:40

Approved minutes from the previous Economic Development meeting.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

October 22nd - 27th, 2018

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'.

October 20th

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.

Friday, October 19th

Moms and Sons Dance (Mummies Sundance's)

From 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

October 26th

Haunted Trail of Fear

From 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Little River, in partnership with high school drama students.

October 27th

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.

$2,915,809

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.

$22,000

Fire Department Vehicle Purchase

Purchase of a 2019 Ford F-250.

$33,602

Mobile Radios for Command Vehicle

Purchase of ten mobile radios, to be reimbursed by a state grant.

$1,700.23

Police Vehicle Video Cameras

Purchase of twelve video cameras for new and existing police vehicles, funded by Public Safety sales tax.

$64,400

Animal Control Vehicle Purchase

Purchase of a 2019 F-350 for Animal Control.

$32,790

Animal Transport Body Purchase

Purchase and installation of an animal transport body.

$23,907

FY 2018-2019 Claims and Expenditures (Public Works Authority)

Approved as part of the Public Works Authority consent docket.

$421,080.70

Workers Compensation Settlement

Approved settlement for a workers' compensation claim.

$27,134

FY 2018-2019 Claims and Expenditures (Risk Management)

Approved as part of the Risk Management consent docket.

$169,707.89

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.

$2,500

Public Comments

1 citizen spoke

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.

Support for small businesses Liquor license fee structure Economic development

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.

Approved

Item 3: Resolution Number 9118

Consider adoption of resolution pertaining to the general obligation bonds of 2019 for infrastructure projects.

Adopted

Item 4: Ordinance Number 89318

Consider ordinance amending sections of the health and nuisances code to prohibit smoking in city-owned public parks.

Approved

Item 5: Emergency Provision for Ordinance Number 89318

Consider approval of an emergency provision for the smoking prohibition ordinance to take immediate effect.

Approved

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.

Approved

Item 7: Code Enforcement Vehicle Purchase

Consider authorizing the purchase of a 2019 Ford Escape for the Code Enforcement Division.

Approved

Item 8: Fire Department Vehicle Purchase

Consider authorizing the purchase of a 2019 Ford F-250 for the Fire Department.

Approved

Item 9: Mobile Radios for Command Vehicle

Consider authorizing the purchase of ten mobile radios for the mobile command vehicle.

Approved

Item 10: Police Vehicle Video Cameras

Consider authorizing the purchase of twelve video cameras for installation on new police vehicles.

Approved

Item 11: Animal Control Vehicle Purchase

Consider authorizing the purchase of a 2019 F-350 for Animal Control.

Approved

Item 12: Animal Transport Body Purchase

Consider acceptance of a quote for the purchase and installation of an animal transport body.

Approved

Item 13

Consider an unspecified item.

Tabled

Item 14: Public Works Authority Consent Docket

Receiving and approving minutes and approving/ratifying claims and expenditures for the Public Works Authority.

Approved

Item 15: Risk Management Consent Docket

Receiving and approving minutes, approving a workers' compensation settlement, and approving/ratifying claims and expenditures for Risk Management.

Approved

Item 16: Economic Development Consent Docket

Receiving and approving minutes for the Economic Development meeting.

Approved

Item 18: New Business - Liquor License Fees

Discussion regarding potential reduction or delay of city fees for wine and spirits wholesalers.

No Action