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November 18, 2014 City Council Meeting

November 18, 2014 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved significant IT system upgrades totaling $94,000 to ensure compliance with new payment card industry regulations. Key personnel decisions included approving job descriptions for a new GIS Analyst and a Recreation Center Supervisor for the upcoming facility. Additionally, the Council committed to a $75,000 share for a crucial I-35 corridor traffic study with ODOT and Norman, and approved the purchase of a custom pumper for the Fire Department.

Key Decisions & Votes

Consent Docket (Minutes, MOU, Claims)

05:20

Approved minutes from the November 3, 2014 meeting, renewed a memorandum of understanding with Heritage College Veterinary technology training program, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2014-2015 totaling $3,055,985.

Approved

Legal Consulting Services Agreement

06:40

Approved an agreement with the Center for Economic Development Law to provide legal consulting services for proposed redevelopment projects, including potential HUD-funded land acquisitions.

Approved

GIS Analyst Job Description

08:20

Approved the job description for the new GIS Analyst position and its placement in pay range 64, replacing the previous Associate Planner GIS role.

Approved

Information Technology System Upgrades

16:00

Approved an estimated $94,000 for upgrades to the city's IT system to comply with new Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance rules for debit/credit card transactions, effective January 1, 2015.

Approved

Fencing for Girls Softball Fields

18:30

Awarded bid number 1415-003 to Allstate Fence Company for $10,300 for the purchase and installation of fencing at the Buck Thomas Athletic Complex, prioritizing a local contractor for service and timely completion.

Approved

Recreation Center Supervisor Job Description

21:00

Approved the job description for the new Recreation Center Supervisor position and its placement in pay range 57, a budgeted role for the new recreation center opening next fall.

Approved

I-35 Corridor Traffic Study Agreement

25:30

Approved an agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the City of Norman for a jointly funded traffic study on the I-35 corridor from South 4th Street to Robinson Street, with Moore's portion not to exceed $75,000.

Approved

Intersection Widening and Signal Modification Engineering

27:30

Approved an agreement with Traffic Engineer Consultants Incorporated for $38,500 to provide engineering plans for intersection widening and signal modifications at SW 4th and Telephone, and S 19th and Tower/Broadway Drive.

Approved

Custom Pumper for Fire Department

29:20

Awarded bid number 1415-002 to Chief Fire Safety out of Choctaw for $461,461 for the purchase of a custom pumper for the Moore Fire Department, including specified options.

Approved

PWA Consent Docket (Minutes, Claims)

30:50

Approved minutes from the November 3, 2014 meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2014-2015 totaling $596,820.26 for the Public Works Authority.

Approved

Commercial Solid Waste Contract Renewal

32:50

Approved the renewal of a 5-year contract with Allied Waste Services/Republic Services for commercial solid waste collection, with an option for one 5-year renewal, effective January 1, 2015.

Approved

Sanitation Services for Miller AK Edition

37:50

Approved a request to provide sanitation services (excluding big trash) for residents of Miller AK Edition, located outside city limits, with a future determination of the fee structure.

Approved

Risk Management Consent Docket (Minutes, Settlement, Claims)

39:40

Approved minutes from the November 3, 2014 meeting, approved a court-ordered workers' compensation settlement of $37,145 to Kevin Pittz, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2014-2015 totaling $111,527.73.

Approved

EDA Consent Docket (Minutes)

41:00

Approved minutes from the October 20, 2014 meeting for the Economic Development Authority.

Approved

Contract with I local 2047

50:00

Approved the fiscal year 2014-2015 contract between the City of Moore and the I local 2047 following an executive session.

Approved

Financial Matters

City Council Claims and Expenditures (FY 2014-2015)

Approval and ratification of general claims and expenditures.

$3,055,985

City Information Technology System Upgrades

Estimated amount for hardware and software upgrades to comply with new Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance rules.

$94,000

Fencing for Girls Softball Fields

Cost for purchase and installation of fencing at the Buck Thomas Athletic Complex.

$10,300

I-35 Corridor Traffic Study (City of Moore's portion)

City of Moore's maximum contribution to a jointly funded traffic study with ODOT and the City of Norman.

$75,000

Intersection Widening and Signal Modification Engineering Plans

Cost for engineering plans at SW 4th and Telephone, and S 19th and Tower/Broadway Drive.

$38,500

Custom Pumper for Moore Fire Department

Cost for the purchase of a custom pumper, including specified options.

$461,461

Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures (FY 2014-2015)

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the Public Works Authority.

$596,820.26

Workers' Compensation Settlement

Court-ordered payment to Kevin Pittz for claim number 2014-01153L.

$37,145

Risk Management Claims and Expenditures (FY 2014-2015)

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for Risk Management.

$111,527.73

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • New Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance regulations effective January 1, 2015.

Watch For

  • New recreation center expected to be completed early next fall.
  • Future determination of sanitation service rates for Miller AK Edition residents.
  • Results of the I-35 corridor traffic study to inform future interchange planning.

Announcements

  • Road closures update: Equipment will be removed from 19th Street East of I-35 next week, with work continuing behind curb lines until after the holidays. The 4th Street railroad crossing project (ODOT/Burlington Northern) is expected to open midweek. Apologies were extended for the traffic impact on the east side of town.

Agenda Summary

Item 2: Consent Docket

Receive and approve minutes of the regular city council meeting held November 3, 2014; renew memorandum of understanding with Heritage College Veterinary technology training program; approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2014-2015 in the amount of $3,055,985.

Approved

Item 3: Agreement with Center for Economic Development Law

Consider approval of an agreement with the Center for Economic Development Law to provide legal consulting services for review and analysis of any proposed Redevelopment projects or similar projects permitted under Oklahoma mayor and Council.

Approved

Item 4: Job Description for GIS Analyst

Consider approval of the job description for the new position GIS analyst and placement in the pay range 64 of the non-union paytable to replace the previous position of associate planner GIS.

Approved

Item 5: Upgrades to City Information Technology System

Consider approval of upgrades to the city information technology system in an estimated amount of $94,000 in order to comply with the new payment card industry compliance rules for acceptance of debit credit card transactions and supplement the budget accordingly.

Approved

Item 6: Awarding Bid for Fencing for Girls Softball Fields

Consider awarding bid number 1415-003 purchase and installation of fencing for girls softball fields to Allstate Fence Company in the amount of $10,300.

Approved

Item 7: Job Description for Recreation Center Supervisor

Consider approval of the job description for the new position of recreation center supervisor and approve placement in the pay range 57 of the non-union pay scope.

Approved

Item 8: Agreement with ODOT and Norman for I-35 Corridor Traffic Study

Consider approval of an agreement between the Oklahoma Department of Transportation in the cities of Moore and Norman for participation in a jointly funded traffic study on the I35 corridor from South 4 Street to Robinson Street with the cities of Moore's portion not to exceed $75,000.

Approved

Item 9: Agreement with Traffic Engineer Consultants Incorporated

Consider approval of an agreement with Traffic Engineer Consultants Incorporated to provide intersection widening and Signal modification engineering plans at Southwest forth and telephone and South 19th and Tower SL Bradway Drive in the amount of $38,500.

Approved

Item 10: Awarding Bid for Custom Pumper for Fire Department

Consider awarding bid number 1415-002 purchase of a custom pumper for the more fire department to the lowest and most responsible bidder.

Approved

Item 11: PWA Consent Docket

Receive and approve minutes of the regular Mo Public Works Authority meeting held November 3, 2014; approve and ratify claims expenditures for FY 2014-2015 in the amount of $596,820.26.

Approved

Item 12: Renewal of Commercial Solid Waste Contract

Consider renewal of a contract for collection of commercial solid waste and Allied Waste Services/Republic services for a 5-year term with the option of one 5-year renewal beginning January 1, 2015.

Approved

Item 13: Request for Sanitation Services for Miller AK Edition

Consider approval of a request to provide Sanitation Services excluding the big trash service for residents of Miller AK Edition located east of Sooner Road and North of Indian Hills.

Approved

Item 14: Risk Management Consent Docket

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular more risk management meeting held November 3, 2014; approved payment of a court ordered workers compensation settlement in the amount of $37,145 to Kevin pittz for claim number 2014-01153 L and authorized placement on the property tax rols and supplement the budget accordingly; approve and ratify claims and expenditures for fi 2014 2015 in the amount of $111,527.73.

Approved

Item 15: EDA Roll Call

Roll call for the Economic Development Authority meeting.

Information Only

Item 16: EDA Consent Docket

Received an approved amendes from the regular more Economic Development Authority meeting October 20, 2014.

Approved

Item 17: General Items

Citizens form for items not on the agenda; any items from the city council or trustees; any items from the city manager.

Information Only

Item 18: Executive Session

Consider approval of the fiscal year 2014-2015 contract between the city of Moore and the I local 2047 as authorized by Oklahoma statutes 307 B-2.

Approved

Item 19: Adjournment

Adjournment of the meeting.

Approved