Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several key contracts, including renewals for the Center for Employment Opportunities, School Resource Officers, and a public works contract extension with Silverstar Construction. They also authorized an expenditure for the extension of Pole Road and received a report on a classification and compensation study, with implementation pending budget availability. An item regarding job descriptions was tabled for further review.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
07:30Approved various administrative items including minutes from previous meetings, the 911 telephone fee rate for 2017, reappointment to the Parks Board, and ratification of claims and expenditures.
Lease Purchase Renewal
09:40Approved the annual renewal of the lease purchase for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, related to bond retirement and lease purchase financing, as required by state statute.
Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) Contract Renewal
13:00Approved the renewal of the contract with the Center for Employment Opportunities for $120,000 to provide one supervised work crew for the Public Works and Parks Department.
School Resource Officer (SRO) Contract with Moore Public Schools
16:00Approved the annual contract with the Moore Public School District for $309,345.49 to provide seven uniform School Resource Officers for the FY 2016-2017 school year.
Public Works Contract Extension with Silverstar Construction
20:30Approved a one-year extension of the public works contract with Silverstar Construction Incorporated, including a 1.87% increase in base crew costs and adjustments in material costs.
Pole Road Construction Expenditure
23:40Authorized the expenditure of up to $415,055.44 for developer Tab Bliss to complete the construction of Pole Road from NE 20th Street to NE 12th Street, using 2014 GO bond funds.
Classification and Compensation Study Report
30:00Received and approved the March 2016 Classification and Compensation Study by the Johansson Group, which found the city's pay competitive and recommended a new 18-step pay structure.
Job Descriptions Approval
40:30Consideration of approval for job descriptions created during the classification and compensation study was tabled to allow council members more time for review.
More Public Works Authority Consent Docket
42:30Approved the consent docket for the More Public Works Authority, including minutes and ratification of claims and expenditures.
More Risk Management Consent Docket
44:30Approved the consent docket for the More Risk Management meeting, including minutes and ratification of claims and expenditures.
More Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
46:00Approved the consent docket for the More Economic Development Authority meeting, including minutes from previous meetings.
Pending Litigation (Rodriguez vs. City of Moore)
49:00No action was taken following discussion in executive session regarding pending litigation.
Pending Litigation (Roma 3 Ltd vs. City of Moore)
49:00A motion was approved to proceed as directed and discussed in executive session regarding pending litigation.
Financial Matters
Donation to Buck Thomas Park
A donation from the Oklahoma City All Sports Association and the West Virginia Foundation for improvements to the Buck Thomas Park baseball complex.
City Council Claims and Expenditures (FY2015-2016)
Ratification of claims and expenditures for the fiscal year 2015-2016.
Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) Contract Renewal
Cost for the renewal of the contract with the Center for Employment Opportunities.
School Resource Officer (SRO) Contract with Moore Public Schools
Amount the city will receive from Moore Public Schools for providing seven School Resource Officers.
Pole Road Construction Expenditure
Authorized expenditure (city's half) for the completion of Pole Road construction from NE 20th Street to NE 12th Street.
Classification and Compensation Study Implementation
Estimated combined total cost to implement the new pay structure and adjust employee salaries based on the compensation study recommendations.
More Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures (FY2015-2016)
Ratification of claims and expenditures for the More Public Works Authority.
More Risk Management Claims and Expenditures (FY2015-2016)
Ratification of claims and expenditures for the More Risk Management.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Approval of job descriptions created during the March 2016 classification and compensation study (Item 9)
Watch For
- Appointment of Planning Commission member (next meeting)
- Issuance of another $5 million in 34th Street grid project bonds (within 30 days)
- Implementation of classification and compensation study recommendations (pending future budget adjustments)
Announcements
- A proclamation was read recognizing the Oklahoma City All Sports Association and the West Virginia Foundation for their generous $200,000 donation towards improvements at the Buck Thomas Park baseball complex following the 2013 tornado.
- The Mayor mentioned a recent City Council retreat and that the appointment of a Planning Commission member would be on the next meeting's agenda.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation
Recognizing the Oklahoma City All Sports Association and the West Virginia Foundation for their contribution to Buck Thomas Park.
Item 2: Consent Docket
Receiving and approving minutes from previous meetings, approving Resolution No. 84-416 for the 911 telephone fee rate, approving reappointments to the Parks Board, and ratifying claims and expenditures.
Item 3: Renewal of Lease Purchase for FY ending June 30, 2017
Consider and take action on a motion approving the renewal of the lease purchase for bond retirement and lease purchase financing.
Item 4: Renew Contract with Center for Employment Opportunities
Consider renewing the contract with the Center for Employment Opportunities in the amount of $120,000 to provide one supervised work crew.
Item 5: Contract with Moore Public School District for SROs
Consider approval of a contract with the Moore Public School District for $309,345.49 to provide seven uniform School Resource Officers.
Item 6: One-Year Extension of Public Works Contract with Silverstar Construction
Consider approval of a one-year extension of the public works contract with Silverstar Construction Incorporated with a 1.87% increase in base crew costs and adjustments in material costs.
Item 7: Expenditure for Pole Road Construction
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to authorize the expenditure of up to $415,055.44 for developer Tab Bliss to complete the construction of Pole Road from NE 20th Street to NE 12th Street.
Item 8: March 2016 Classification and Compensation Study by the Johansson Group
Receive and approve the report and authorize implementation when budget funds become available.
Item 9: Approval of Job Descriptions
Consider approval of job descriptions created during the March 2016 classification and compensation study and authorize modifications.
Item 10: More Public Works Authority Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes from previous meetings and approve and ratify claims and expenditures.
Item 11: More Risk Management Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes from previous meetings and approve and ratify claims and expenditures.
Item 13: More Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes from previous meetings.
Item 14A: Citizens from the Floor
Opportunity for citizens to address the Council on items not on the agenda.
Item 14B: City Council or Trustees
Comments from City Council members or Trustees.
Item 14C: City Manager
Report from the City Manager.
Item 15A: Executive Session - Pending Litigation (Rodriguez vs. City of Moore)
Discussion and possible action regarding pending litigation.
Item 15B: Executive Session - Pending Litigation (Roma 3 Ltd vs. City of Moore)
Discussion and possible action regarding pending litigation.