Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several consent docket items across various authorities and a supplement to an engineering services agreement for the I-35/SW 34th Street Bridge Project. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to public comments from high school swim teams, coaches, and an Olympian, advocating for year-round access to the city's new outdoor pool. The Emergency Management Director also provided an important update on Oklahoma City's new, more localized tornado siren activation policy and clarified Moore's existing policy.
Key Decisions & Votes
City Council Consent Docket
02:20Approved minutes from March 7, 2016, accepted various infrastructure improvements, reappointed and appointed members to electrical, mechanical, and plumbing boards, approved a budget supplement of $2,855, and ratified claims and expenditures of $7,561,842.24.
Engineering Services Agreement Supplement for I-35/SW 34th Street Bridge Project
03:45Approved a $1,569 supplement to EST Incorporated for a detailed social and economic impact analysis as part of the environmental assessment process, as required by ODOT.
More Public Works Authority Consent Docket
04:50Approved minutes from March 7, 2016, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 in the amount of $34,988.
More Risk Management Consent Docket
05:50Approved minutes from March 7, 2016, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 in the amount of $221,400.
More Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
07:00Approved minutes from February 17, 2016.
Financial Matters
Budget supplement to Fund 14
To reflect bond proceeds received from the May 2016 Park Central obligation bond issue.
City Council Claims and Expenditures for FY 2015-2016
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures.
Engineering Services Agreement Supplement
Supplement to EST Incorporated for I-35/SW 34th Street Bridge Project.
More Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures for FY 2015-2016
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures.
More Risk Management Claims and Expenditures for FY 2015-2016
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures.
HUD 2016 CDBG Allocation
Notification of approval for the regular annual 2016 Community Development Block Grant allocation.
Public Comments
Representatives of Moore High School swim teams, including coaches and an Olympian, petitioned the council for year-round access to the city's new outdoor swimming pool. They highlighted the importance of swimming for youth development and the challenges faced after the closure of other local pools, requesting consideration for covering the pool or other accommodations. The city acknowledged the request and willingness to discuss summer access but noted challenges for year-round use and funding.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Continued discussions regarding year-round access to the new city swimming pool for high school swim teams.
Announcements
- An update was provided on the Telephone Road project between 4th and Main Street, indicating utilities are moved, storm sewer is in place, and roadway construction is underway.
- The 2016 HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation of $35,700 has been approved.
- The Emergency Management Director provided an update on Oklahoma City's new tornado siren activation policy, which will now be more localized and threat-based, significantly reducing unnecessary activations in surrounding areas. Moore's existing siren policy remains unchanged.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes, accept sanitary sewer, water and drainage improvements, reappoint and appoint electrical, mechanical, and plumbing board members, approve budget supplement, and approve and ratify claims and expenditures.
Item 3: Consider approval of a supplement in the amount of $1,569 to the Engineering Services agreement with EST Incorporated for I-35 Southwest 34th Street Bridge Project
To conduct a detailed social and economic impact analysis as part of the environmental assessment process per ODOT requirement.
Item 4: Consent Docket (More Public Works Authority)
Receive and approve minutes and approve and ratify claims and expenditures.
Item 5: Consent Docket (More Risk Management)
Receive and approve minutes and approve and ratify claims and expenditures.
Item 6: Roll Call (More Economic Development Authority)
Roll call of members for the Economic Development Authority meeting.
Item 7: Consent Docket (More Economic Development Authority)
Receive and approve minutes.
Item 8A: Citizens forum for items not on the agenda
Public comments regarding the need for year-round access to the city's new swimming pool for high school swim teams.
Item 8B: Items from the City Council or Trustees
Updates on the Telephone Road project and HUD CDBG allocation.
Item 8C: Items from the City Manager or Trustees
Update on Oklahoma City's new tornado siren policy and clarification of Moore's policy.
Item 9: Adjournment
Formal conclusion of the meeting.