Meeting Summary
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
09:00Approved the bid for a new 100-foot aerial platform truck for the Fire Department from Chief Fire and Safety.
Comprehensive Plan Update Contract
12:00Approved a contract with Guernsey Consultants for the City of Moore Comprehensive Plan Update, funded through CDBG-DR funds.
Riverwalk North Lot Split
19:00Approved a lot split application for an undeveloped five-acre tract in the Riverwalk North Addition, intended for a restaurant and professional offices.
Custodial Services for The Station
21:40Approved the bid from Goodwill Industries of Oklahoma City for custodial services at The Station at Central Park.
Senior Housing Development Resolution
24:40Adopted 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.
Water and Wastewater O&M Contract
31:00Approved 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.
Excess Health Insurance Policy
39:40Approved a stop-loss reinsurance agreement for excess health insurance coverage with Gerber Life, recommended for its lower cost and lack of participant-specific lasers.
Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance
41:40Approved extending the excess workers' compensation insurance policy with Safety National Casualty Company for two years, maintaining current retentions and rates.
Public Officials Liability Policy
43:40Approved an excess public officials and employment practices liability policy with Western World Insurance Company.
Upcoming Community Events
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.
City Council Claims and Expenditures
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2015-2016.
Aerial Platform Truck
Approval of a bid for a 100-foot aerial platform truck for the Fire Department.
Comprehensive Plan Update Contract
Approval of a contract with Guernsey Consultants for the city's comprehensive plan update, funded through CDBG-DR.
Custodial Services for The Station
Approval of a bid from Goodwill Industries for custodial services at The Station at Central Park.
MPWA Claims and Expenditures
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority for fiscal year 2015-2016.
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.
Public Officials and Employment Practices Liability Policy
Approval of an excess public officials and employment practices liability policy with Western World Insurance Company.
Risk Management Claims and Expenditures
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the Risk Management MTG for fiscal year 2015-2016.
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.
Consent Docket Item B
Receive the minutes of the Parks and Recreation meeting held November 3, 2015.
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.
Consent Docket Item D
Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY2015-2016 in the amount of $3,517,796.12.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Item 8A
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Public Works Authority meeting held December 7, 2015.
Item 8B
Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2015-2016 in the amount of $340,417.00.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Item 13A
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Risk Management MTG held December 7, 2015.
Item 13B
Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2015-2016 in the amount of $248,509.71.
Item 14
Roll call for the Moore Economic Development Authority meeting.
Item 15A
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Economic Development Authority meeting held November 16, 2015.
Item 16
New Business, including a citizen's forum and items from City Council and Trustees.
Item 17
Adjournment of the meeting.