Meeting Summary
The City Council addressed several key items, including the approval of various financial claims and expenditures across city authorities. A significant decision involved conditionally approving a property owner's plan to complete repairs at 3104 Twin Circle under strict deadlines, thereby reversing a prior condemnation order. The council also approved participation in a Regional Transit Authority task force and a contract for the National Disaster Resilience Competition Phase 2 application.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket (City Council)
01:00Approved minutes from previous meetings and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016.
Regional Transit Authority Task Force MOU
03:40Approved a Memorandum of Understanding to create a Regional Transit Authority task force and authorized expenditure to support it.
Condemnation and Demolition of 3104 Twin Circle
27:00Approved a new, aggressive timeline for the property owner to complete repairs, with a written agreement stating that missing any deadline would revert the property to condemnation.
Lot Combination for Mission Pointe Apartments
29:40Approved the combination of a 3.75-acre vacant property with existing Mission Pointe Apartments to create a buffer area.
Declare 1995 Fire Apparatus Surplus and Donate
32:30Declared a 1995 Spartan fire apparatus as surplus and authorized its donation to the City of Lexington.
Contract with Innovative Emergency Management Corp.
36:50Approved a contract for $81,191.39 with Innovative Emergency Management to develop the city's Phase 2 application for the National Disaster Resilience Competition.
Amend Contract with Silver Star Construction Company
38:50Approved amending the contract to extend the termination date to June 30, 2016, with all other provisions remaining in effect.
More Public Works Authority Consent Docket
40:40Approved minutes from the previous meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016.
MPWA Negotiate 2016 Insurance Policies
42:30Authorized staff to negotiate with current agents for 2016 insurance policies including property, contents, excess public officials, employment practices liability, and group life insurance.
More Risk Management Consent Docket
44:30Approved minutes from the previous meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016.
More Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
46:50Approved minutes from the previous meeting.
Executive Session - Pending Claim by Michelle and Michael Borg
52:00Following executive session, the council voted to deny the pending claim.
Upcoming Community Events
More High School Homecoming
Parade will come down the street; an assembly will be held at 1:30 PM.
Financial Matters
City Council Claims and Expenditures (FY 2015-2016)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the current fiscal year.
Regional Transit Authority Task Force Support
Authorized expenditure to support the creation and operation of a Regional Transit Authority task force.
Contract for NDRC Phase 2 Application
Approved contract with Innovative Emergency Management for developing the National Disaster Resilience Competition Phase 2 application.
More Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures (FY 2015-2016)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the More Public Works Authority.
More Risk Management Claims and Expenditures (FY 2015-2016)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for More Risk Management.
Public Comments
Several neighbors spoke regarding the property at 3104 Twin Circle, expressing frustration over the prolonged state of disrepair, skepticism about the owner's commitment to the new timeline, and concerns about the use of unlicensed contractors. They appreciated the council's efforts to address the issue.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- 3104 Twin Circle: Temporary electrical pole by end of week
- 3104 Twin Circle: Siding, rough-in, and framing inspections by November 1st
- 3104 Twin Circle: Sheetrock installed by December 1st
- 3104 Twin Circle: Final inspection by January 1st
- HUD allocation of $1 billion for National Disaster Resilience Competition by September 2016
Watch For
- More Public Schools $209 million bond issue election
- Future developments regarding the Regional Transit Authority
Announcements
- Construction on the 19th Street widening project (between Fritz Boulevard and Eagle Drive) is expected to begin soon.
- An old lion statue, originally donated by the class of '64/'65, will be refurbished and returned to More High School, with a presentation at the homecoming assembly.
- Results of the 'History of More' survey were distributed to council members.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Receiving minutes of City Council and Parks Board meetings, and approving claims and expenditures.
Item 3: Memorandum of Understanding for Regional Transit Authority Task Force
Discuss and consider approval of an MOU to create a Regional Transit Authority task force and authorize expenditure.
Item 4: Condemnation and Demolition of 3104 Twin Circle
Consider a condemnation and demolition application, revisiting a prior decision.
Item 5: Lot Combination for Mission Pointe Apartments
Consider approval of a lot combination located south of Southwest 27th Street and east of I-35 service road.
Item 6: Declare 1995 Fire Apparatus Surplus and Authorize Disposal/Donation
Consider declaring a 1995 Quality Spartan fire apparatus as surplus and authorizing staff to dispose or donate it.
Item 7: Contract with Innovative Emergency Management Corp. for NDRC Phase Two Application
Consider approval of a contract for preparation of the National Disaster Resilience Competition (NDRC) Phase Two application.
Item 8: Amend Contract with Silver Star Construction Company Incorporated
Consider, and if deemed appropriate, amend the contract with Silver Star Construction Company to amend the termination date.
Item 9: More Public Works Authority Consent Docket
Receiving minutes of the MPWA meeting and approving claims and expenditures.
Item 10: MPWA Negotiate 2016 Insurance Policies
Consider staff to negotiate with the city's current agents for 2016 insurance policies.
Item 11: More Risk Management Consent Docket
Receiving minutes of the More Risk Management meeting and approving claims and expenditures.
Item 13: More Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
Receiving minutes of the More Economic Development Authority meeting.
Item 14: New Business / Citizens Forum
Opportunity for citizens to speak on items not on the agenda and for council members to raise new business.
Item 15: Executive Session
Discuss and consider possible action regarding a pending claim by Michelle and Michael Borg against the City of Moore.
Item 16: Adjournment
Adjournment of the meeting.