Meeting Summary
The City Council denied a rezoning request for a mixed-use development (duplexes and commercial) after significant public protest regarding traffic, drainage, and property values. They approved a $300,000 contract for an all-inclusive playground at Central Park, a long-awaited project. Additionally, the council tightened regulations for vicious canines and approved several engineering contracts for disaster recovery projects.
Key Decisions & Votes
Condemnation and Demolition Appeal for 3104 Twin Circle
00:30:10The council denied the appeal by Virgil Heyman, upholding the administrative findings for condemnation and demolition of the fire-damaged property due to insufficient progress on repairs.
Moore Vision 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment (SW 34th/Eastern)
01:06:50The council denied the request to amend the comprehensive plan for a 5-acre property from low-density residential to medium residential and medium commercial, following significant public opposition.
Rezoning Application RZ 928 (SW 34th/Eastern)
01:08:00The council denied the rezoning application for the property at SW 34th and Eastern Avenue from R1 single-family to R2 two-family and C3 General Commercial, aligning with the denial of the comprehensive plan amendment.
Preliminary Plat for The Meadow at Southmore Edition (SW 34th/Eastern)
01:08:50The council denied the preliminary plat for the proposed duplex development, consistent with the denial of the associated comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning requests.
Ordinance 80015 Amending Vicious Canine Regulations
01:15:00The council approved an ordinance to strengthen regulations for vicious and potentially vicious canines, requiring locked pens, microchipping, spaying/neutering, and annual registration with proof of insurance.
Award Bid for Central Park Furniture
01:16:30The council approved awarding Bid Number 15-56-001 to Admiral Express for the purchase and installation of furniture for The Station at Central Park Recreation Center.
Award RFP for Central Park All-Inclusive Playground Equipment
01:25:00The council approved awarding RFP Number 141512 to ACS Playground Adventures Incorporated for $300,000 for an all-inclusive, railroad-themed playground at Central Park.
Appointment of Legal Counsel for Officer Brian Clarkson
01:32:00The council authorized the appointment of legal counsel for Police Officer Brian Clarkson for representation in a lawsuit, recognizing his actions as effectively those of a police officer while working security.
Financial Matters
Claims and Expenditures for FY 2015-2016 (City Council)
Approval and ratification of general claims and expenditures.
Community Intervention Center Partnership Agreement
Annual contract with Crossroads Youth and Family Services to house detained juveniles.
Expenditure for Regional Transit Authority Task Force
Authorization for expenditure to support the Regional Transit Authority task force for FY15-16 (item was tabled).
Furniture for The Station at Central Park Recreation Center
Award of bid for purchase and installation of furniture.
All-Inclusive Playground Equipment for Central Park
Award of RFP for purchase and installation of playground equipment.
Contract with Poe and Associate Incorporated
Professional Engineering Services for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program.
Contract with Meek and Associates PLC
Professional Engineering Services for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program.
Contract with C.C. Corporation
Professional Engineering Services for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program.
Contract with Cabiness Engineering
Professional Engineering Services for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program.
Claims and Expenditures for FY 2015-2016 (Public Works Authority)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the Public Works Authority.
Workers Compensation Settlement to Larry Love
Payment of a court-ordered workers' compensation settlement.
Claims and Expenditures for FY 2015-2016 (Risk Management)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for Risk Management.
Public Comments
Several citizens spoke against the proposed rezoning for duplexes and commercial development, expressing concerns about increased traffic, potential drainage issues, noise, light pollution, and negative impacts on property values. The property owner and applicant also spoke, defending the proposal and addressing some concerns.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Memorandum of Understanding to create a Regional Transit Authority task force
Watch For
- 12th Street railroad crossing repairs
Announcements
- Mayor Lewis proclaimed September 17-23 as Constitution Week in the City of Moore, Oklahoma.
- A recognition was held for Jim Corbett, a long-time city employee, and the 'Jim Corbett Heart Scan for Health' program was announced for city employees.
- A new fire truck (engine) recently went into service, funded by the Public Safety sales tax.
- The 12th Street railroad crossing repairs are expected to be completed this week by the railroad.
- The 'Moore War game' last Friday night had high attendance and no major issues.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Approval of minutes from August 17, 2015, partial vacation of Royal Rock Edition plat, acceptance of a drainage easement, and approval/ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016.
Item 3: Condemnation and Demolition Appeal for 3104 Twin Circle
Consideration of an appeal by Virgil Heyman regarding the condemnation and demolition of a fire-damaged property, following a previous 30-day extension for repairs.
Item 4: FY 15-16 Community Intervention Center Partnership and Service Provider Agreement
Approval of an agreement with Crossroads Youth and Family Services for $60,000 to provide a location for police officers to take detained juveniles, an increase due to state funding cuts.
Item 5: Memorandum of Understanding to Create a Regional Transit Authority Task Force
Discussion and consideration of approving an MOU to establish a Regional Transit Authority task force for central Oklahoma and authorizing a $31,100 expenditure for FY15-16.
Item 6: Resolution Number 83015 Declaring Various iPads as Surplus
Consideration of adopting a resolution to declare iPad 1s and 2s purchased on or before March 1, 2012, as surplus for disposal.
Item 7: Moore Vision 2020 Comprehensive Plan Number 50 Amendment
Consideration of amending the comprehensive plan for a property north of Southwest 34th and east of Eastern Avenue from low-density residential to medium residential and medium commercial district.
Item 8: Rezoning Application Number RZ 928
Consideration of a rezoning application for the property north of Southwest 34th Street and east of Eastern Avenue from R1 single-family dwelling district to R2 two-family dwelling district and C3 General commercial district.
Item 9: Preliminary Plat for The Meadow at Southmore Edition
Consideration of the preliminary plat for The Meadow at Southmore Edition, located north of Southwest 34th Street and east of Eastern Avenue.
Item 10: Ordinance Number 80115 Amending Vicious Canine Regulations
Consideration of an ordinance amending the municipal code to require structures for vicious/potentially vicious canines to be locked, modify offspring notification, require spaying/neutering, microchipping, and annual registration.
Item 11: Award Bid Number 15-56-001 for Central Park Furniture
Consideration of awarding a bid to Admiral Express for $124,440.18 for the purchase and installation of furniture for The Station at Central Park Recreation Center.
Item 12: Award RFP Number 141512 for Central Park Playground Equipment
Consideration of awarding an RFP to ACS Playground Adventures Incorporated for $300,000 for the purchase and installation of all-inclusive, railroad-themed playground equipment for Central Park.
Item 13: Contract with Poe and Associate Incorporated (CDBG-DR Program)
Consideration of approving a contract with Poe and Associate Incorporated for professional Engineering Services for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program.
Item 14: Contract with Meek and Associates PLC (CDBG-DR Program)
Consideration of approving a contract with Meek and Associates PLC for professional Engineering Services for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program.
Item 15: Contract with C.C. Corporation (CDBG-DR Program)
Consideration of approving a contract with C.C. Corporation for professional Engineering Services for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program.
Item 16: Contract with Cabiness Engineering (CDBG-DR Program)
Consideration of approving a contract with Cabiness Engineering for professional Engineering Services for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program.
Item 17: Appointment of Legal Counsel for Officer Brian Clarkson
Consideration of authorizing the appointment of legal counsel for City of Moore police officer Brian Clarkson for representation in case number CJ-2015-357, Rodriguez vs. Warren Theaters LLC et al.
Item 18: More Public Works Authority Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes from August 17, 2015, and approve/ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016.
Item 19: More Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket
Accept minutes from August 17, 2015, approve workers' compensation settlement payment to Larry Love, and approve/ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2015-2016.