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City Council Meeting

July 6, 2016 City Council Meeting

July 6, 2016 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

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

07:30

Approved 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.

Approved

Lease Purchase Renewal

09:40

Approved 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.

Approved

Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) Contract Renewal

13:00

Approved 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.

Approved

School Resource Officer (SRO) Contract with Moore Public Schools

16:00

Approved 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.

Approved

Public Works Contract Extension with Silverstar Construction

20:30

Approved 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.

Approved

Pole Road Construction Expenditure

23:40

Authorized 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.

Approved

Classification and Compensation Study Report

30:00

Received 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.

Approved

Job Descriptions Approval

40:30

Consideration of approval for job descriptions created during the classification and compensation study was tabled to allow council members more time for review.

Tabled

More Public Works Authority Consent Docket

42:30

Approved the consent docket for the More Public Works Authority, including minutes and ratification of claims and expenditures.

Approved

More Risk Management Consent Docket

44:30

Approved the consent docket for the More Risk Management meeting, including minutes and ratification of claims and expenditures.

Approved

More Economic Development Authority Consent Docket

46:00

Approved the consent docket for the More Economic Development Authority meeting, including minutes from previous meetings.

Approved

Pending Litigation (Rodriguez vs. City of Moore)

49:00

No action was taken following discussion in executive session regarding pending litigation.

No Action

Pending Litigation (Roma 3 Ltd vs. City of Moore)

49:00

A motion was approved to proceed as directed and discussed in executive session regarding pending litigation.

Approved

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.

$200,000

City Council Claims and Expenditures (FY2015-2016)

Ratification of claims and expenditures for the fiscal year 2015-2016.

$6,896,522

Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) Contract Renewal

Cost for the renewal of the contract with the Center for Employment Opportunities.

$120,000

School Resource Officer (SRO) Contract with Moore Public Schools

Amount the city will receive from Moore Public Schools for providing seven School Resource Officers.

$309,345.49

Pole Road Construction Expenditure

Authorized expenditure (city's half) for the completion of Pole Road construction from NE 20th Street to NE 12th Street.

$415,055.44

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.

$106,016

More Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures (FY2015-2016)

Ratification of claims and expenditures for the More Public Works Authority.

$116,590.06

More Risk Management Claims and Expenditures (FY2015-2016)

Ratification of claims and expenditures for the More Risk Management.

$281,806.95

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.

Information Only

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

Item 9: Approval of Job Descriptions

Consider approval of job descriptions created during the March 2016 classification and compensation study and authorize modifications.

Tabled

Item 10: More Public Works Authority Consent Docket

Receive and approve minutes from previous meetings and approve and ratify claims and expenditures.

Approved

Item 11: More Risk Management Consent Docket

Receive and approve minutes from previous meetings and approve and ratify claims and expenditures.

Approved

Item 13: More Economic Development Authority Consent Docket

Receive and approve minutes from previous meetings.

Approved

Item 14A: Citizens from the Floor

Opportunity for citizens to address the Council on items not on the agenda.

No Action

Item 14B: City Council or Trustees

Comments from City Council members or Trustees.

Information Only

Item 14C: City Manager

Report from the City Manager.

Information Only

Item 15A: Executive Session - Pending Litigation (Rodriguez vs. City of Moore)

Discussion and possible action regarding pending litigation.

No Action

Item 15B: Executive Session - Pending Litigation (Roma 3 Ltd vs. City of Moore)

Discussion and possible action regarding pending litigation.

Approved