Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several significant projects, including a $9.8 million contract for Little River Park drainage improvements and the final plat for the Janeway Village redevelopment. Proclamations were adopted for Police Week and Kids to Parks Day, and contracts for code enforcement and financial services were approved. An update was provided on a major ODOT project, which has been delayed to June due to administrative paperwork issues.
Key Decisions & Votes
Little River Park Drainage Improvements
09:10Awarded bid number 171806 to Downey Contracting in the amount of $9,849,243.75 for construction services, including channel improvements, new trails, and fitness stations.
Rezoning Application RFC-970 (Waters Addition Phase 1)
13:50Approved rezoning approximately 1.6 acres from R-2 (Two-Family Dwelling) to R-1 (Single-Family Dwelling) to increase the size of adjacent R-1 lots.
Replat of Waters Addition Phase 1
16:20Approved the replat of Lots 1-11, Block 2 for the Waters Addition Phase 1, a companion item to the rezoning application.
Final Plat of Janeway Village
17:00Approved the final plat to facilitate the sale of land for the redevelopment of the former mobile home park into a mixed-use, walkable village center.
2018-19 Code Enforcement Abatement Contracts
22:40Approved contracts with Complete Lawn Maintenance and Joyce's Landscaping to provide citywide code enforcement abatement services.
Professional Services Contract with ADG (Old Town Standards)
24:30Approved a contract not to exceed $35,000 with ADG to develop architectural standards and related city code updates for Old Town.
Financial Services Contract with Crawford & Associates (Annual Survey)
27:50Approved a contract for $47,500 with Crawford & Associates for assistance with the annual survey of town finances and sinking fund estimate of needs.
Financial Services Contract with Crawford & Associates (Special Projects)
29:30Approved a contract with Crawford & Associates for financial services on special projects and preparation of annual financial statements, with no increased cost to the city.
Upcoming Community Events
Police Week
City of Moore proclamation; includes a chili cook-off on May 15th and a ride to the memorial on May 18th.
Kids to Parks Day
City of Moore proclamation encouraging families to visit local, state, or national parks.
Old Town Architectural Standards Public Meeting
Scheduled for 6:30 PM to review proposed changes to zoning, street design, and building aesthetic standards.
Financial Matters
FY 2017-2018 Claims & Expenditures (City Council)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the City Council.
Little River Park Drainage Improvements
Awarded bid to Downey Contracting for construction services.
Professional Services Contract with ADG (Old Town Standards)
Contract not to exceed for developing architectural standards and code updates for Old Town.
Financial Services Contract with Crawford & Associates (Annual Survey)
Cost for assisting with the annual survey of town finances and sinking fund estimate of needs.
FY 2017-2018 Claims & Expenditures (MPWA)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority.
Workers Compensation Settlement (CVR)
Approved payment of a workers' compensation settlement for Robert Colston.
Workers Compensation Settlement (Jimmy Seacrest)
Approved payment of a workers' compensation settlement as a result of mediation.
FY 2017-2018 Claims & Expenditures (MRMA)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Risk Management Authority.
Coming Up
Watch For
- ODOT project contract letting in June
- Start of ODOT project construction approximately 60 days after contract award
- Detailed site plan and unit mix for Janeway Village redevelopment
Announcements
- A proclamation was issued declaring May 13-19, 2018, as Police Week in Moore, Oklahoma, honoring law enforcement officers.
- 911 dispatchers were recognized for their vital role as 'unseen heroes' during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
- A proclamation was issued designating May 19, 2018, as Kids to Parks Day, encouraging families to engage with nature and parks.
- The Moore Fire Department's Santa Express golf tournament successfully raised approximately $7,000.
- An ODOT project's contract letting has been postponed from May to June due to issues with right-of-way acquisition paperwork.
Agenda Summary
Item 2A
Approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held April 16, 2018.
Item 2B
Accepted a water line easement in the northwest quarter of section 35, Township 10 North, Range 3 West from Ralph Edward and Citizen Work for construction of the Southwest 34th Street bridge project.
Item 2C
Accepted a water line easement in the northwest quarter of section 35, Township 10 North, Range 3 West from Mike Board for construction of the Southwest 34th Street bridge project.
Item 2D
Accepted a water line easement in the northeast corner of section 34, Township 10 North, Range 3 West from the Chancellor Family Trust for construction of the Southwest 34th Street project.
Item 2E
Accepted a 10-foot utility easement and a 15-foot public utility easement located in Section 26, Township 10 North, Range 3 West, north of Southwest 34th Street and east of Telephone Road, application by Integris Hospital.
Item 2F
Approved an agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Cleveland County, the City of Moore, and the City of Oklahoma City for project PJ-CO00055, approved on April 2, 2018, City Council meeting regarding the surfacing of Southwest 34th Street from Southwest 3964th Street in Oklahoma City from Western to Santa Fe.
Item 2G
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2017-2018 in the amount of $3,019,53.64.
Item 3
Considered awarding bid number 171806 construction services for Little River Park drainage improvements to Downey Contracting in the amount of $9,849,243.75 as the lowest and most responsible bidder and approved contract for sale.
Item 4
Considered rezoning application number RFC-970 located in the southwest corner of section 1, Township 10 North, Range 3 West, being north of Northeast 27th Street and east of Eastern Avenue from R-2 Two-Family Dwelling District to R-1 Single-Family Dwelling District, application by Taylor Homes LLC and Premium Land Development.
Item 5
Considered the replat of Lots number 1 through 11 of Block 2 for the Waters Addition Phase 1 located in the southwest quarter of section 1, Township 10 North, Range 3 West, being north of Northeast 27th Street and east of Eastern Avenue, application by Taylor Homes LLC.
Item 6
Considered the final plat of Janeway Village located in the southeast quarter of section 22, Township 10 North, Range 3 West, being west of Telephone Road and north of Southwest 19th Street, application by the City of Moore.
Item 7
Considered approval of 2018-19 code enforcement abatement contracts to Complete Lawn Maintenance and Joyce's Landscaping to provide citywide code enforcement abatement services.
Item 8
Considered approval of a professional services contract with ADG in the amount not to exceed $35,000 to develop architectural standards and related city code updates for Old Town.
Item 9
Considered approval of a professional services contract with Crawford & Associates to assist the Finance Department with financial services in filing the annual survey of town finances with the state auditor and preparing the sinking fund estimate of needs.
Item 10
Considered approval of a contract with Crawford & Associates to assist the Finance Department with financial services on special projects and to prepare the city's annual financial statements for audit.
Item 11A (MPWA)
Received and approved the minutes of the regular Moore Public Works Authority meeting held April 16, 2018.
Item 11B (MPWA)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2017-2018 in the amount of $941,848.57.
Item 12A (MRMA)
Accepted the minutes of the regular Moore Risk Management meeting of April 16, 2018.
Item 12B (MRMA)
Approved payment of a workers' compensation settlement in the amount of $9,948.40 to CVR, claim number 20500020573, for Robert Colston and authorized placement on the ad valorem tax roll.
Item 12C (MRMA)
Approved payment of a workers' compensation settlement as a result of mediation in the total amount of $47,640 for CVR claim number 2050000617 and CVR claim number 2050000614 to Jimmy Seacrest and authorized payment on the ad valorem tax roll.
Item 12D (MRMA)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2017-2018 in the amount of $349,487.98.
Item 13A
Citizens Forum for items not on the agenda.
Item 14A
Receive an update and discuss negotiations between the City of Moore and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge number 131.
Item 14B
Receive an update and discuss negotiation between the City of Moore and the I.A.F.F. Local 2047.