Meeting Summary
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
02:00Approved the renewal contract for annual audit services with Dillon Associates, with the fee remaining the same as the previous year.
Capitalization Policy Amendment
03:00Approved 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.
Rezoning Application RZ 934
04:00Approved 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.
Mowing and Street Sweeping Bid
17:15Tabled Bid number 1516-2013 for mowing and street sweeping to allow staff to inspect equipment due to recent departmental changes.
Tactical Officer MOU with Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office
18:00Approved 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.
Health Benefit Plan Modification (Infertility)
22:00Approved 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.
Claims Audit Agreement
25:00Approved an agreement with Partners Plus Consulting ABC to perform a claims audit of the city's medical third-party administrator and pharmacy benefits manager.
Wellness Program Master Agreement
26:00Approved 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.
Out-of-Network Claims Negotiation
30:00Authorized 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.
CNG High Compaction Packer Body Purchase
32:00Approved the purchase of one CNG high compaction 32 cubic yard automated side loader packer body for sanitation rounds.
Pending Litigation (Todd vs. City of Moore)
42:00Authorized legal counsel and staff to take necessary actions regarding pending litigation.
Real Property Acquisition
42:30Authorized staff to proceed as appropriate with the potential acquisition of certain real property.
Financial Matters
City Council Claims and Expenditures (FY 2015-2016)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.
Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures (FY 2015-2016)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.
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.
Wellness Program Master Agreement (Interactive Health Solution)
Agreement to provide administration of health risk assessments, biometric screenings, and disease management.
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.
CNG High Compaction Packer Body Purchase
Purchase of one CNG high compaction 32 cubic yard automated side loader packer body.
Risk Management Claims and Expenditures (FY 2015-2016)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.
Tornado Recovery Donation from Ladysmith, Wisconsin
Donation received for tornado recovery efforts, to be applied to the storm shelter rebate program.
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.
Public Comments
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.
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.
Item 2b
Received the minutes of the regular planning commission meeting held December 8, 2015.
Item 2c
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 in the amount of $4,249,721.61.
Item 3
Consider approval of a contract with Dillon Associates for auditing services for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016.
Item 4
Consider an amendment to the city's purchasing policy to include a new section 7-211 entitled capitalization of property plant equipment.
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.
Item 6
Consider rewarding bid number 1516-2013 mowing and street sweeping to the lowest most responsible bidder.
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.
Item 8a (MPWA)
Received and approved the minutes of the regular Moore Public Works Authority meeting held February 16, 2016.
Item 8b (MPWA)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 in the amount of $1,136,111.
Item 9 (MPWA)
Consider approval of the material modification to the city's health benefit plan that excludes any type of infertility treatment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Item 14a (Risk Management)
Accepted minutes of the regular Moore Risk Management meeting held February 16, 2016.
Item 14b (Risk Management)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 in the amount of $315,000.72.
Item 15a
Citizens forum for items not on the agenda.
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.
Item 16a1
Discuss potential acquisition of certain real property in the city of Moore and authorized staff to proceed as appropriate.
Item 17
Adjournment.