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December 22, 2015 City Council Meeting

December 22, 2015 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council meeting included a proclamation honoring the Southmoore High School Marching Band for their upcoming London performance. Key decisions involved approving a new aerial platform truck for the Fire Department, a contract for the city's comprehensive plan update, and a 10-year agreement for water and wastewater system operations. A council member announced their resignation to run for Mayor.

Key Decisions & Votes

Aerial Platform Truck Purchase

09:00

Approved the bid for a new 100-foot aerial platform truck for the Fire Department from Chief Fire and Safety.

Approved

Comprehensive Plan Update Contract

12:00

Approved a contract with Guernsey Consultants for the City of Moore Comprehensive Plan Update, funded through CDBG-DR funds.

Approved

Riverwalk North Lot Split

19:00

Approved a lot split application for an undeveloped five-acre tract in the Riverwalk North Addition, intended for a restaurant and professional offices.

Approved

Custodial Services for The Station

21:40

Approved the bid from Goodwill Industries of Oklahoma City for custodial services at The Station at Central Park.

Approved

Senior Housing Development Resolution

24:40

Adopted Resolution #83715 supporting Anchor Housing Development LLC's application for housing tax credits for the proposed Legacy Villas of Moore, an affordable senior rental housing development.

Adopted

Water and Wastewater O&M Contract

31:00

Approved a 10-year contract with Veolia Water North America Central LLC for the operation, maintenance, and management of the city's water and wastewater systems.

Approved

Excess Health Insurance Policy

39:40

Approved a stop-loss reinsurance agreement for excess health insurance coverage with Gerber Life, recommended for its lower cost and lack of participant-specific lasers.

Approved

Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance

41:40

Approved extending the excess workers' compensation insurance policy with Safety National Casualty Company for two years, maintaining current retentions and rates.

Approved

Public Officials Liability Policy

43:40

Approved an excess public officials and employment practices liability policy with Western World Insurance Company.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

January 1, 2016

Southmoore High School Marching Band London New Year's Day Parade

The band will represent the city in the London New Year's Day Parade and perform on BBC nationwide television.

Financial Matters

Emergency Medical Program Grant

Approval of an agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management for a 2016 emergency medical program grant.

$25000

City Council Claims and Expenditures

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2015-2016.

$3517796.12

Aerial Platform Truck

Approval of a bid for a 100-foot aerial platform truck for the Fire Department.

$1048706

Comprehensive Plan Update Contract

Approval of a contract with Guernsey Consultants for the city's comprehensive plan update, funded through CDBG-DR.

$401491

Custodial Services for The Station

Approval of a bid from Goodwill Industries for custodial services at The Station at Central Park.

$47824

MPWA Claims and Expenditures

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority for fiscal year 2015-2016.

$340417.00

Water and Wastewater O&M Contract

Approval of a 10-year contract with Veolia Water North America Central LLC for water and wastewater systems operation and maintenance, with a first-year cost reflecting a 10% increase due to new mandates.

$2952283

Public Officials and Employment Practices Liability Policy

Approval of an excess public officials and employment practices liability policy with Western World Insurance Company.

$29048

Risk Management Claims and Expenditures

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the Risk Management MTG for fiscal year 2015-2016.

$248509.71

Coming Up

Watch For

  • Council member's candidacy for Mayor
  • Future discussions on water rate increases (not immediate)
  • Potential changes to Veolia contract if smart water meters are implemented

Announcements

  • Proclamation declaring January 1, 2016, as Southmoore High School Marching Band Day in the City of Moore.
  • City Hall and other city offices will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
  • A council member announced their resignation effective December 27th to declare candidacy for the office of Mayor.

Agenda Summary

Consent Docket Item A

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held December 7, 2015.

Approved

Consent Docket Item B

Receive the minutes of the Parks and Recreation meeting held November 3, 2015.

Approved

Consent Docket Item C

Approve an agreement with the State of Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management for the 2016 emergency medical program grant in the amount of $25,000.

Approved

Consent Docket Item D

Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY2015-2016 in the amount of $3,517,796.12.

Approved

Item 3

Consider and approve bid number 16-001 for a 100-foot aerial platform truck for the Fire Department from Chief Fire and Safety in the amount of $1,048,706.

Approved

Item 4

Consider and approve a contract with Guernsey Consultants for the City of Moore Comprehensive Plan Update in the amount of $401,491, to be funded through CDBG-DR.

Approved

Item 5

Consider and approve a lot split application from Lot 1, Block 1 of the Riverwalk North Addition, located south of South Telephone Road and south of South Post Oak Drive.

Approved

Item 6

Consider and approve bid number 15-16002 for custodial services for The Station at Central Park to Goodwill Industries of Oklahoma City in the amount of $47,824.

Approved

Item 7

Consider adoption of Resolution number 83715 supporting Anchor Housing Development LLC's application for housing tax credits for the proposed construction of Legacy Villas of Moore affordable rental housing development, to be located at Northeast 27th Street and Little River Drive.

Adopted

Item 8A

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Public Works Authority meeting held December 7, 2015.

Approved

Item 8B

Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2015-2016 in the amount of $340,417.00.

Approved

Item 9

Consider and approve RFP number 16-001 for operation, maintenance, and management for the water and wastewater systems to Veolia Water North America Central LLC and approve operations, maintenance, and management services agreements.

Approved

Item 10

Consider approval of a stop-loss reinsurance agreement for excess health insurance coverage with Gerber Life and Gallagher Benefit Services as the consultant and Freydis Benefit Administrators as the third-party administrator.

Approved

Item 11

Consider approval of an excess workers' compensation insurance policy with Safety National Casualty Company, option quote number 117430622, extending the policy term to expire on January 1, 2018, keeping the same retentions and rates, subject to conditions outlined in the quotes.

Approved

Item 12

Consider approval of an excess public officials and employment practices liability policy with Western World Insurance Company, a non-admitted carrier, with an A excellent rating for $29,048, and Glenn Harris and Associates as agent.

Approved

Item 13A

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Risk Management MTG held December 7, 2015.

Approved

Item 13B

Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2015-2016 in the amount of $248,509.71.

Approved

Item 14

Roll call for the Moore Economic Development Authority meeting.

Information Only

Item 15A

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Economic Development Authority meeting held November 16, 2015.

Approved

Item 16

New Business, including a citizen's forum and items from City Council and Trustees.

Information Only

Item 17

Adjournment of the meeting.

Approved