Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several key items, including setting dates for the 2016 municipal elections, rezoning a property for a medical clinic, and a lot split for a new McDonald's. They also approved the annual performance report for Community Development Block Grant funds and a significant engineering contract for the 34th Street I-35 bridge project. Additionally, the Council authorized the sale of general obligation bonds for park improvements and recognized several employees for 25 years of service.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket (City Council)
04:00Approved minutes from previous meetings, a $50 Christmas stipend for employees, and claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 totaling $39,177,381.01.
Resolution 83415: Municipal Elections 2016
06:50Adopted a resolution setting the dates for the 2016 municipal elections, including filing periods and primary/general election dates.
Rezoning Application RZ 931
10:10Approved rezoning approximately 1.5 acres north of SW 4th Street and east of Santa Fe Avenue from R2 (two-family dwelling) to C3 (general commercial) for an office building with a medical clinic.
Lot Split Approval (Eastern Ave/Main St)
14:40Approved a lot split east of Eastern Avenue and south of Main Street, creating two lots, one for a McDonald's and the other for future development.
2014-2015 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
18:00Approved the CAPER and adopted Resolution 83515 for submission to HUD, detailing the use of Community Development Block Grant funds for public improvements and services assisting 3,774 low-to-moderate income residents.
Supplement Number Two to Engineering Services Contract (34th Street I-35 Bridge Project)
23:00Approved a supplement of $754,700 to the engineering services contract with EST Incorporated for the final design of the 34th Street I-35 bridge project, bringing the total engineering cost to approximately $1 million.
Resolution 83615: General Obligation Bonds of 2016
28:00Adopted a resolution pertaining to the sale of $2,805,000 in general obligation bonds from the 2012 park election, to be used for lease purchase payments.
Consent Docket (More Public Works Authority)
30:50Approved minutes from the previous meeting, a $50 Christmas stipend for employees, and claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 totaling $1,101,728.40.
Consent Docket (More Risk Management Meeting)
32:40Approved minutes from the previous meeting and claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 totaling $300,640.79.
Adjournment
37:00The meeting was adjourned.
Upcoming Community Events
Old Town Christmas Event and Christmas Tree Lighting
Held in Old Town, described as very successful with many attendees.
Financial Matters
Christmas Stipend (City Council)
Approved issuance of a $50 Christmas stipend to employees of the council.
Claims and Expenditures (City Council)
Approved claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016.
Community Development Block Grant Funds
Approximately $520,000 was spent on sewer improvements, park equipment, new police vehicles, and public services.
Engineering Services Contract (34th Street I-35 Bridge Project) Supplement #2
Approved Supplement Number Two for the final engineering design, bringing the total engineering cost to approximately $1 million.
General Obligation Bonds of 2016 (Parks)
Authorized the sale of bonds from the 2012 park election to make lease purchase payments.
Christmas Stipend (More Public Works Authority)
Approved issuance of a $50 Christmas stipend to employees of the More Public Works Authority.
Claims and Expenditures (More Public Works Authority)
Approved claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 for the More Public Works Authority.
Claims and Expenditures (More Risk Management Meeting)
Approved claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 for the More Risk Management Meeting.
Public Comments
No citizens signed up or spoke during the citizens forum.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Tree limb pickup by end of this week (one pass only)
Watch For
- Final issuance of park bonds in 2017
Announcements
- Recognition of Oklahoma municipal service awards and certificates for 25 years of service to Daniel Sutherland, Darrell Shaw, Richard Sandifer, John White, Eric Day, Carrie Lenzburg, Greg Herbster, Kevin Kidd, and Jeff Lindsay.
- City crews began picking up tree limbs from the recent ice storm, with only one pass through the community.
- Street crews have started pre-construction work in the Plaza Towers addition, utilizing HUD funds for storm damage recovery.
- The Old Town Christmas event and Christmas tree lighting on Saturday were very successful.
- Acknowledgement of Jack Briggs, a firefighter for nearly 39 years, who recently retired; a party is scheduled for him at Moore Hospital.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket (City Council)
Receive and approve minutes of the regular city council meeting held November 16, 2015; receive minutes of the regular planning commission meeting held October 13, 2015; approve the issuance of a fifty-dollar Christmas stipend to employees; approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 in the amount of $39,177,381.01.
Item 3: Consider adopting Resolution Number 83415
Calling for and setting the dates for the municipal elections for the year 2016, specifying officers to be elected, qualifications, nonpartisan election, residency requirements, and directing publication.
Item 4: Consider rezoning application number RZ 931
Located in the southwest quarter of section 15, Township 10 North, Range 3 West, being north of Southwest Fourth Street and east of Santa Fe Avenue, from R2 Two-Family Dwelling District to C3 General Commercial District, and approve Ordinance Number 80415.
Item 5: Consider approval of a lot split
Located in the south quarter of the southwest quarter of section 13, Township 10 North, Range 3 West, being east of Eastern Avenue and south of Main Street.
Item 6: Consider approval of the 2014-2015 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
And consider adoption of Resolution Number 83515 submitting said report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Item 7: Consider approval of Supplement Number Two to the Engineering Services Contract with EST Incorporated
For design in the 34th Street I-35 Bridge Project.
Item 7.1: Consider adoption of Resolution Number 83615
Pertaining to the General Obligation Bonds of 2016 approved by voters on November 6, 2012, fixing the amount of bonds to mature each year, time and place of sale, and authorizing notice of sale.
Item 8: Consent Docket (More Public Works Authority)
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular More Public Works Authority meeting held November 16, 2015; approve the issuance of a fifty-dollar Christmas stipend to employees; approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 in the amount of $1,101,728.40.
Item 9: Consent Docket (More Risk Management Meeting)
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular More Risk Management meeting held November 16, 2015; approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016 in the amount of $300,640.79.
Item 10: New Business
Citizens Forum for items not on the agenda; items from the City Council/Trustees; items from the City Manager.
Item 11: Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting.