Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a contract with M Stat EMS to provide ambulance services to the city, following a unanimous committee recommendation and extensive discussion. Several financial and administrative items were also approved, including amendments to housing rehabilitation policies, a significant land acquisition for redevelopment, and various fee adjustments. The meeting included the re-election of several board members across city authorities and addressed a citizen's concern about severe flooding. The council also mourned the passing of Finance Director Jim Corbett and, following an executive session, approved the FOP contract and a one-year extension for the City Manager's contract.
Key Decisions & Votes
Ambulance Services Contract
01:50Approved proceeding with contract negotiations with M Stat EMS (Norman Regional Hospital Authority DBA Norman Regional Health Systems) to provide ambulance services to the city.
CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Rehabilitation Policy
15:50Adopted Resolution #82615, amending the Community Development Block Grant disaster recovery housing rehabilitation policy to include a formal grievance policy, strengthen duplication of benefits, and extend the interlocal agreement with Oklahoma City.
Interlocal Agreement with Oklahoma City (Housing Rehab)
18:20Approved the interlocal agreement with the City of Oklahoma City for another year to administer the housing rehabilitation program using CDBG DR funds.
Land Acquisition for Royal Park Redevelopment
19:30Approved a purchase agreement for the acquisition of 14.4 acres of land from Royal Rock Business Development LLC / Royal Park Moore Incorporated for $3,246,031, intended for proposed redevelopment projects.
Authorized Signatures on Checks and Warrants
21:00Ordinance #79315, which would amend authorized signatures on checks and warrants by deleting certain positions and adding the City Manager, was tabled due to the recent passing of Mr. Corbett.
Municipal Court Continuance Fee
22:30Approved Ordinance #79415, establishing a $15 fee for the continuance of any matter before the municipal court, to be added to court costs.
Municipal Court Technology and Other Fees
24:00Approved Ordinance #79515, establishing a technology fee, continuance fee, and expunging order filing fee for municipal court costs.
Utility Rate Adjustments
25:20Adopted Resolution #82515, amending the City of Moore schedule of fees and charges to reflect utility rate adjustments approved in the budget.
Election of Vice Mayor
26:30Robert Krause was re-elected as Vice Mayor.
Election of ACOG Board and Other Committee Members/Alternates
27:50Mark Ham was re-elected as the representative for the ACOG Board of Directors and related committees, with Jason Blair and Melissa Hunt elected as alternates.
MPWA Operating Transfers Adjustment
32:50Approved an adjustment to operating transfers for the Moore Public Works Authority, specifically to not make the last monthly operation transfers to risk management ($145,000) and the general fund ($208,000).
Election of MPWA Vice Chair
35:00Robert Krause was re-elected as Vice Chair of the Moore Public Works Authority Trust.
Election of MPWA Secretary
36:00David Roberts was re-elected as Secretary of the Moore Public Works Authority Trust.
Election of Risk Management Vice Chair
39:20Robert Krause was re-elected as Vice Chair of the Moore Risk Management Board.
Election of Risk Management Secretary
40:20Mark Ham was re-elected as Secretary of the Moore Risk Management Board.
Fraternal Order of Police Contract
52:50Approved the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 contract between the City of Moore and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #131.
City Manager Contract Extension
53:50Approved extending the City Manager's contract by one year.
Upcoming Community Events
M Stat Facility Topping Out Ceremony
8:30 AM, for the new M Stat facility.
July 4th Event
Successfully held with impressive fireworks, thanks to city departments.
Jim Corbett's Funeral
11:00 AM at South Point Church (134th and I-44).
Financial Matters
Residual Equity Transfer (General Fund to Public Safety Sales Tax Fund)
Approved as part of the consent docket.
Claims and Expenditures (FY2014-2015 City Council)
Approved and ratified as part of the consent docket.
Land Acquisition (Royal Park Mobile Home Park)
Approved for the purchase agreement of 14.4 acres for redevelopment.
Municipal Court Continuance Fee
Established as a new fee for any matter before the municipal court.
Claims and Expenditures (FY2014-2015 MPWA)
Approved and ratified as part of the MPWA consent docket.
MPWA Operating Transfer (to Risk Management)
Approval to not make this monthly operation transfer from MPWA.
MPWA Operating Transfer (to General Fund)
Approval to not make this monthly operation transfer from MPWA.
Workers' Compensation Settlement (Justin Weaver)
Approved payment for CBR claim #2050000257.
Workers' Compensation Settlement (Justin Weaver)
Approved payment for CBR claim #022050000156.
Claims and Expenditures (FY2014-2015 Risk Management)
Approved and ratified as part of the Risk Management consent docket.
Public Comments
A citizen, Mr. Olden, reported a severe and ongoing flooding problem in his backyard on Silver Leaf Drive, which he attributes to a dike built by the Central Church of Christ. He expressed frustration that the issue has persisted since May, causing mud to fill his patio and yard, and requested the city's help in finding a permanent solution.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Ordinance #79315: Amending authorized signatures on checks and warrants
Deadlines
- Jim Corbett's funeral on Friday at 11:00 AM
Watch For
- Recruitment for the Finance Director position
- Cost estimate for flood repairs in the Silver Leaf Drive area
Announcements
- A moment of silence was observed for good friend and co-worker Jim Corbett.
- M Stat EMS will hold a topping out ceremony for their new facility on July 16th at 8:30 AM.
- The city's July 4th event was a success, with thanks extended to all involved departments.
- The city is mourning the passing of Finance Director Jim Corbett; Cheryl McConnell will serve as interim, Crawford and Associates will assist, and recruitment for the position will begin immediately.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Approval of minutes, receipt of minutes, approval of 911 emergency telephone fee rate, approval of residual equity transfer, and approval/ratification of claims and expenditures.
Item 3: Discuss and consider staff to vendor contract negotiations with M Stat EMS
Consideration of contract negotiations with M Stat EMS for ambulance services based on RFQs and recommendation of the ambulance review committee.
Item 4: Consider adopting Resolution #82615 amending the Community Development Block Grant disaster recovery housing rehabilitation policy and procedures
Adoption of a resolution to amend housing rehabilitation policies, including a grievance policy and strengthening duplication of benefits, and extending an interlocal agreement with Oklahoma City.
Item 5: Consider approval for the interlocal agreement with the City of Oklahoma City regarding the housing rehabilitation program using CDBG DR funds
Approval of the interlocal agreement with Oklahoma City for another year to administer the housing rehabilitation program.
Item 6: Consider approval of a purchase agreement for the land acquisition of Royal Rock Business Development LLC Royal Park Moore Incorporated
Approval of a purchase agreement for 14.4 acres of land for proposed redevelopment projects.
Item 7: Consider Ordinance #79315 amending Part 7 Chapter one Section 7106 authorized signature on checks and warrants
Consideration of an ordinance to amend authorized signatures on checks and warrants by deleting certain positions and adding the City Manager.
Item 8: Consider ordinances number 79415 establishing a fee for the continuance of any matter before the municipal court
Consideration of an ordinance to establish a $15 fee for the continuance of any matter before the municipal court.
Item 9: Considered ordinance number 79515 men in part 6 chapter one section 6127 payment of costs by defendant
Consideration of an ordinance to establish a technology fee, continuance fee, and expunging order filing fee for municipal court costs.
Item 10: Considered adopting resolution number 82515 amending the city of Moore schedule of fees and charges
Adoption of a resolution to amend the city's schedule of fees and charges, specifically utility rate adjustments.
Item 11: Considering it deemed appropriate that accept nominations and elect the vice mayor
Accept nominations and elect the Vice Mayor.
Item 12: Considered deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect a member and an alternate to serving the acog board of directors intermodal transportation policy committee garber wellington policy committee and the 911 association board of directors
Accept nominations and elect a member and alternates for various boards and committees.
Item 13 (MPWA): Consent Docket
Receipt and approval of minutes, and approval/ratification of claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority.
Item 14 (MPWA): Considered adjustment to the operating transfers and a residual egg to the transfer for the more public works Authority
Consideration of an adjustment to operating transfers for the Moore Public Works Authority, specifically to not make certain monthly transfers.
Item 15 (MPWA): Considered and if deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect a vice chair of the trust
Accept nominations and elect a Vice Chair for the Moore Public Works Authority Trust.
Item 16 (MPWA): Considering the appropriate accept nominations and elect a secretary of the Tres
Accept nominations and elect a Secretary for the Moore Public Works Authority Trust.
Item 17 (Risk Management): Consent Docket
Acceptance of minutes, approval of workers' compensation settlements, and approval/ratification of claims and expenditures for the Moore Risk Management meeting.
Item 18 (Risk Management): Considering deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect a vice chair of the more risk management board
Accept nominations and elect a Vice Chair for the Moore Risk Management Board.
Item 19 (Risk Management): Considering if deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect a secretary of the Norris management board
Accept nominations and elect a Secretary for the Moore Risk Management Board.
Item 20: New Business / Citizens Item for items not on the agenda
Opportunity for citizens to address the council on items not on the agenda.
Item 21: Executive Session
Discussion and consideration of the FY2015-2016 contract with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #131 and the City Manager's evaluation and employment benefits.
Item 22: Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting.