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March 11, 2016 City Council Meeting

March 11, 2016 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved several financial items, including claims and an auditing contract. Key decisions included formalizing a capitalization policy, approving a rezoning application from A1 to C3 despite public concerns, and approving a memorandum of understanding with the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office for a tactical officer. The council also approved several health benefit plan modifications and a wellness program, and discussed the ongoing efforts to implement a city-wide recycling program.

Key Decisions & Votes

Auditing Services Contract

02:00

Approved the renewal contract for annual audit services with Dillon Associates, with the fee remaining the same as the previous year.

Approved

Capitalization Policy Amendment

03:00

Approved an amendment to the city's purchasing policy to formalize a capitalization policy, raising the threshold for capitalizing items from $2,500 to $5,000.

Approved

Rezoning Application RZ 934

04:00

Approved rezoning approximately five acres north of Southeast 19th Street and east of Eastern Avenue from A1 rural agricultural to C3 general commercial district, despite citizen concerns about neighborhood impact.

Approved

Mowing and Street Sweeping Bid

17:15

Tabled Bid number 1516-2013 for mowing and street sweeping to allow staff to inspect equipment due to recent departmental changes.

Tabled

Tactical Officer MOU with Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office

18:00

Approved a Memorandum of Understanding to continue providing a tactical officer to the multi-jurisdictional Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office tactical team, formalizing an existing five-year arrangement.

Approved

Health Benefit Plan Modification (Infertility)

22:00

Approved an update to the city's self-insured health benefit plan to exclude all types of infertility treatment, a recommendation from health benefit consultants to save costs.

Approved

Claims Audit Agreement

25:00

Approved an agreement with Partners Plus Consulting ABC to perform a claims audit of the city's medical third-party administrator and pharmacy benefits manager.

Approved

Wellness Program Master Agreement

26:00

Approved a master agreement with Interactive Health Solution to provide health risk assessments, biometric screenings, and disease management tracking to help participants identify health issues early.

Approved

Out-of-Network Claims Negotiation

30:00

Authorized Data One Site to negotiate out-of-network claims for the city's health benefit plan, with a fee of 25 percent of savings, to reduce costs and assist participants.

Approved

CNG High Compaction Packer Body Purchase

32:00

Approved the purchase of one CNG high compaction 32 cubic yard automated side loader packer body for sanitation rounds.

Approved

Pending Litigation (Todd vs. City of Moore)

42:00

Authorized legal counsel and staff to take necessary actions regarding pending litigation.

Staff Proceed as Directed

Real Property Acquisition

42:30

Authorized staff to proceed as appropriate with the potential acquisition of certain real property.

Staff Proceed as Directed

Financial Matters

City Council Claims and Expenditures (FY 2015-2016)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.

$4,249,721.61

Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures (FY 2015-2016)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.

$1,136,111

Claims Audit Agreement (Partners Plus Consulting ABC)

Agreement to perform a claims audit of the city's medical third-party administrator and pharmacy benefits manager.

$43,250

Wellness Program Master Agreement (Interactive Health Solution)

Agreement to provide administration of health risk assessments, biometric screenings, and disease management.

$52,000 per year

Out-of-Network Claims Negotiation (Data One Site)

Fee structure for Data One Site to negotiate out-of-network claims for the city's health benefit plan.

25 percent of savings

CNG High Compaction Packer Body Purchase

Purchase of one CNG high compaction 32 cubic yard automated side loader packer body.

$142,399.38

Risk Management Claims and Expenditures (FY 2015-2016)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.

$315,000.72

Tornado Recovery Donation from Ladysmith, Wisconsin

Donation received for tornado recovery efforts, to be applied to the storm shelter rebate program.

$2,316

New Fire Truck Encumbrance

Cost of a new 100-foot platform fire truck, encumbered on the city's financial statement, to be paid next fiscal year from public safety equipment tax.

$1,048,086

Public Comments

5 citizens spoke

Citizens expressed concerns about the rezoning application (RZ 934), particularly regarding the potential impact of C3 commercial development on a quiet residential neighborhood. There was also significant discussion during the citizens forum about the city's recycling program, with residents advocating for its implementation and inquiring about timelines and costs.

Neighborhood impact of rezoning Desire for city-wide recycling program Cost of city services Transparency and notification of zoning changes Health insurance coverage (infertility)

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Bid number 1516-2013 for mowing and street sweeping

Deadlines

  • Recycling program pricing expected by end of week from contractor
  • City Council to begin looking at the budget in April
  • Election call requires 75 days advance notice for June/August/November dates

Watch For

  • Recycling program discussion (potential vote or administrative rate increase)
  • Budget discussions in April
  • Railroad crossing repairs on Santa Fe and 89th Street

Announcements

  • A donation of $2,316 was received from the city of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, for tornado recovery efforts, to be applied towards the storm shelter rebate program.
  • An update was provided on railroad crossing repairs at Santa Fe and 89th Street, noting it is the railroad's responsibility.
  • The city's financial statement includes a $1,048,086 encumbrance for a new 100-foot platform fire truck, to be paid next fiscal year from the public safety equipment tax.

Agenda Summary

Item 2a

Approved the minutes of the regular city council meeting held February 16, 2016.

Approved

Item 2b

Received the minutes of the regular planning commission meeting held December 8, 2015.

Information Only

Item 2c

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 in the amount of $4,249,721.61.

Approved

Item 3

Consider approval of a contract with Dillon Associates for auditing services for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016.

Approved

Item 4

Consider an amendment to the city's purchasing policy to include a new section 7-211 entitled capitalization of property plant equipment.

Approved

Item 5

Consider rezoning application number RZ 934 located in the southwest corner of section 24 Township 10 north range three west being north of Southeast 19th street and east of Eastern Avenue from A1 rural agricultural district to C3 general commercial district and approve ordinance number 81316.

Approved

Item 6

Consider rewarding bid number 1516-2013 mowing and street sweeping to the lowest most responsible bidder.

Tabled

Item 7

Approved a memorandum with understanding with the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office to provide a tactical officer to the multi-jurisdiction tactical team.

Approved

Item 8a (MPWA)

Received and approved the minutes of the regular Moore Public Works Authority meeting held February 16, 2016.

Approved

Item 8b (MPWA)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 in the amount of $1,136,111.

Approved

Item 9 (MPWA)

Consider approval of the material modification to the city's health benefit plan that excludes any type of infertility treatment.

Approved

Item 10 (MPWA)

Consider approval of an agreement with Partners Plus Consulting ABC to perform a claims audit of the city's medical third-party administrator TPA and the pharmacy benefits manager PBM in the amount of $43,250.

Approved

Item 11 (MPWA)

Consider approval of a wellness program master agreement with the Interactive Health Solution DBA Interactive Health to provide the administration of health risk assessments biometric screenings valley today ask you a validation physical exams disease management tracking and reporting in the amount of $52,000 per year.

Approved

Item 12 (MPWA)

Consider authorizing Data One Site to negotiate certain out-of-network claims for the city's health benefit plan for a fee of 25 percent of savings.

Approved

Item 13 (MPWA)

Considering the bed number 1314-2010 purchase of one or more CNG high compaction 32 cubic yard automated side loader packer body to Bridgeport manufacturing in the amount of $142,399.38.

Approved

Item 14a (Risk Management)

Accepted minutes of the regular Moore Risk Management meeting held February 16, 2016.

Approved

Item 14b (Risk Management)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 in the amount of $315,000.72.

Approved

Item 15a

Citizens forum for items not on the agenda.

Information Only

Item 16a

Consider taking possible action against pending litigation styled with Jared and Chalisa Todd vs city of Moore case number CJ 2011-2103 and authorized for legal counsel and staff to take actions as necessary and appropriate in the interest of the defendants.

Staff Proceed as Directed

Item 16a1

Discuss potential acquisition of certain real property in the city of Moore and authorized staff to proceed as appropriate.

Staff Proceed as Directed

Item 17

Adjournment.

No Action