Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting included the swearing-in of reelected members and a proclamation for Police Week. Key decisions involved the election of new leadership for various city boards and authorities, approval of an ordinance regarding dead or diseased trees, and a sponsorship agreement for Happy Trails Park. Several financial claims and expenditures were also approved across different city entities.
Key Decisions & Votes
Election of Vice Mayor
14:00Jason Blair was nominated and elected as the new Vice Mayor.
Ordinance on Dead or Diseased Trees
12:00Ordinance Number 81216 was approved, establishing a duty for homeowners to remove dead or diseased trees, with provisions for notice, hearing, abatement, and cost assessment.
Raising Cane's Sponsorship for Happy Trails Park
09:20A sponsorship agreement with Raising Cane's was approved, accepting their donation of three 15x15 shade structures for Happy Trails Park.
Rezoning Application RZ 936
07:40Rezoning application RZ 936 was approved, changing property north of Northwest 27th Street from R-1 Single-Family Dwelling to C-3 General Commercial District, contingent on residential structure removal prior to commercial redevelopment.
Election of ACOG Board Representative
15:40Jason Blair was elected as the member to serve on the ACOG Board of Directors and related committees, with any elected official designated as an alternate.
Upcoming Community Events
Police Week
Various activities including a kickoff day, chili cook-off, and memorial service.
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial 28th Annual Candlelight Vigil
Peace Officers Memorial Day
Hospital Ribbon Cutting
Eddie's Retirement Party
Financial Matters
Claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 (City Council)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the City Council.
Service agreement with Motorola Solutions Incorporated
Maintenance and service contract for communications and radio console equipment at the EOC center.
Claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 (More Public Works Authority)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the More Public Works Authority.
Claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 (More Risk Management)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for More Risk Management.
Sponsorship agreement with Raising Cane's
Donation of three shade structures for Happy Trails Park.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Budget presentation expected in the next week or so.
- Applications for the vacant council position have been received (six applications).
Watch For
- A budget study session is being planned for the near future.
- Discussion and process for filling the vacant council position.
- A BNSF representative will be invited to a future council meeting to discuss the road crossing at 12th Street.
- Construction of a splash pad at Veterans Park is expected to begin in the winter.
- OML legislative committee meetings are held once a month during the legislative session.
Announcements
- Special presentation to David Roberts for his 14 years of service as Councilman Ward 1.
- Proclamation declaring May 15-21, 2016, as Police Week in Moore, Oklahoma, honoring law enforcement officers.
- Activities for Police Week include a kickoff day, chili cook-off, and a memorial service on May 19th at 4 PM.
- OML (Oklahoma Municipal League) is negotiating with Oklahoma County for a new building on both West 42nd and Lincoln.
- Eddie, an employee who has done city signs for 17 years, will be retiring this month, with a retirement party on Friday.
Agenda Summary
Item 1: Swearing-in of reelected City Council members, special presentation to David Roberts, and Proclamation declaring Police Week
Reelected City Council members were sworn in by Judge Clay B. Twidwell. A special presentation was made to David Roberts for his service as Councilman Ward 1 from 2002-2016. A proclamation was read declaring May 15-21, 2016, as Police Week in Moore, Oklahoma, honoring law enforcement officers.
Item 2A: Consent Docket - Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting held April 18, 2016
The minutes from the previous regular City Council meeting were presented for approval.
Item 2B: Consent Docket - Received the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held March 8, 2016
The minutes from the Planning Commission meeting were presented for receipt.
Item 2C: Consent Docket - Received the minutes of the Parks Board meeting held January 5, 2016
The minutes from the Parks Board meeting were presented for receipt.
Item 2D: Consent Docket - Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016
Claims and expenditures for the fiscal year 2015-2016 were presented for approval and ratification.
Item 3: Consider approval of the final plat for ERA Moore
Approval was sought for the final plat of ERA Moore, located in the northeast quarter of Section 23, Township 10 North, Range 3 West.
Item 4: Consider rezoning application number RZ 936
Application to rezone property located north of Northwest 27th Street and east of Woodland Drive from R-1 Single-Family Dwelling District to C-3 General Commercial District, and approval of Ordinance Number 81516.
Item 5: Consider approval of a sponsorship agreement with Raising Cane's for Happy Trails Park and accept donations of three shade structures
Approval of a sponsorship agreement with Raising Cane's to provide three 15x15 shade structures for Happy Trails Park.
Item 6: Consider approval of a service agreement with Motorola Solutions Incorporated
Approval of a sole source service agreement for maintenance and service on communications and radio console equipment at the EOC center.
Item 7: Consider Ordinance Number 81216 amending Part A Chapter Two of the Moore Municipal Code
Ordinance establishing a duty to remove dead or diseased trees, providing for notice, hearing, abatement, cost assessment, and collection of lien.
Item 8: Consider if deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect Vice Mayor
Nominations were accepted and an election was held for the position of Vice Mayor.
Item 9: Consider if deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect a member and alternative to serve with the ACOG Board of Directors, Intermodal Transportation Policy Committee, Garber Wellington Policy Committee, and the 911 Association Board of Directors
Nominations were accepted and an election was held for a member and alternate(s) to serve on various regional boards and committees.
Item 10A: More Public Works Authority Consent Docket - Receiving and approve the minutes of the regular More Public Works Authority meeting held April 18, 2016
The minutes from the previous regular More Public Works Authority meeting were presented for receipt and approval.
Item 10B: More Public Works Authority Consent Docket - Approved ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016
Claims and expenditures for the fiscal year 2015-2016 for the More Public Works Authority were presented for approval and ratification.
Item 11: More Public Works Authority - Consider if deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect a Vice Chairman of the Trust
Nominations were accepted and an election was held for the Vice Chairman of the More Public Works Authority Trust.
Item 12: More Public Works Authority - Consider if deemed appropriate accept nominations and elected Secretary of the Trust
Nominations were accepted and an election was held for the Secretary of the More Public Works Authority Trust.
Item 13: More Public Works Authority - Consider the designation and appointment of Brooks Mitchell as the Assistant Secretary (non-voting) of the Authority
Designation and appointment of Brooks Mitchell, City Clerk/City Treasurer, to serve as Assistant Secretary (non-voting) for convenience in executing Authority documents.
Item 14A: More Risk Management Consent Docket - Accept the minutes of the regular More Risk Management meeting held April 18, 2016
The minutes from the previous regular More Risk Management meeting were presented for acceptance.
Item 14B: More Risk Management Consent Docket - Approved and ratify claims of expenditures for FY 2015-2016
Claims and expenditures for the fiscal year 2015-2016 for More Risk Management were presented for approval and ratification.
Item 15: More Risk Management - Consider if deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect a Vice Chair at the More Risk Management
Nominations were accepted and an election was held for the Vice Chair of More Risk Management.
Item 16: More Risk Management - Consider if deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect a Secretary of the More Risk Management
Nominations were accepted and an election was held for the Secretary of More Risk Management.
Item 17: More Economic Development Authority - Roll Call
Roll call of members present for the More Economic Development Authority special meeting.
Item 18A: More Economic Development Authority Consent Docket - Receiving and approve the minutes of the regular More Economic Development Authority meeting held March 21, 2016
The minutes from the previous regular More Economic Development Authority meeting were presented for receipt and approval.
Item 19: More Economic Development Authority - Consider and deemed appropriate accept nominations to like a Chair of the Authority
Nominations were accepted and an election was held for the Chair of the More Economic Development Authority.
Item 20: More Economic Development Authority - Considered and if deemed appropriate except nominations to elect a Vice Chair of the Authority
Nominations were accepted and an election was held for the Vice Chair of the More Economic Development Authority.
Item 21: More Economic Development Authority - Consider it and if deemed appropriate accept nominations like the Secretary to the Board
Nominations were accepted and an election was held for the Secretary of the More Economic Development Authority Board.
Item 22: New Business - Citizen's Forum and Staff Updates
Opportunity for citizens to speak on non-agenda items. Staff provided updates on OML legislative committee, OML building negotiations, BNSF road crossing at 12th Street, Veterans Park parking area, and employee retirement.
Item 23: Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned.