Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several consent docket items, including significant claims and expenditures. Key decisions involved authorizing the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with ServeMoore for the use of the former police department building, reappointing members to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment, and approving a sanitary sewer connection for a new business while also authorizing a study for potential service to adjacent Oklahoma City areas. Discussions also covered internal council communication and upcoming community events.
Key Decisions & Votes
City Council Consent Docket
01:15Approved minutes from the August 18, 2014 meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2014-2015 totaling $2,178,246.87.
ServeMoore Agreement Negotiation
06:10Authorized the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with ServeMoore for the use of the former police department building at 224 South Chestnut as a resource center for non-profits.
Planning Commission Reappointments
07:30Reappointed Melissa Hunt, Daniel McKenzie, and Randy Tarleton to the Planning Commission for a three-year term.
Board of Adjustment Reappointment
08:10Reappointed Jamie Milam to the Board of Adjustment for a three-year term.
Sanitary Sewer System Connection and Study
10:10Authorized a connection to the city's sanitary sewer system for a business at 13200 South Sunny Lane, Oklahoma City, and authorized participation in a limited scope sanitary sewer study with Oklahoma City.
Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket
11:00Approved minutes from the August 18, 2014 meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2014-2015 totaling $749,783.21.
Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket
11:50Approved minutes from the August 18, 2014 meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2014-2015 totaling $226,177.47.
Upcoming Community Events
New Wastewater Treatment Plant Open House and Reception
2 PM at the plant, featuring ribbon cutting, speeches, and tours of the facility.
Financial Matters
City Council Claims and Expenditures
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2014-2015.
Moore Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2014-2015.
Moore Risk Management Claims and Expenditures
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2014-2015.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Cleveland Heights study session on September 22nd at 6:30 PM.
- Reevaluation of traffic and tree foliage on Broadway north of 12th Street.
- Further discussions on council communication protocols and the process for board and commission appointments.
Announcements
- ServeMoore reported coordinating over 45,000 volunteers and 275,000 volunteer hours since the tornado, completing projects like building fences, storage sheds, and playgrounds, and is now focusing on local volunteerism and renewal efforts.
- Officer Joseph Bradley, with 3.5 years in the department and 7 years total experience, was introduced to the council.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes of the regular city council meeting held August 18, 2014; approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2014-2015.
Item 3: ServeMoore Presentation and Agreement
Receive a presentation from ServeMoore and consider authorizing the city manager to negotiate an agreement for the use of the former police department building at 224 South Chestnut.
Item 4: Planning Commission Reappointments
Consider the reappointment of Melissa Hunt, Daniel McKenzie, and Randy Tarleton to the Planning Commission for a three-year term or consider appointing other candidates.
Item 5: Board of Adjustment Reappointment
Consider the reappointment of Jamie Milam to the Board of Adjustment for a three-year term or consider appointing other candidates.
Item 6: Sanitary Sewer System Connection and Study
Discuss and consider authorizing a connection to the city of Moore sanitary sewer system from 13200 South Sunny Lane, Oklahoma City, and authorize participation with the city of Oklahoma City in a limited scope sanitary sewer study.
Item 7: Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes of the regular Moore Public Works Authority meeting held August 18, 2014; approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2014-2015.
Item 8: Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes of the regular Moore Risk Management meeting held August 18, 2014; approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2014-2015.
Item 9a: Citizen's Forum for items not on the agenda
Opportunity for citizens to speak on items not on the agenda.
Item 9b: Items from the City Council or Trustees
Discussion among council members regarding internal communication, giving staff direction, and the process for board and commission appointments. Also, a concern was raised about traffic visibility on Broadway.
Item 9c: Items from the City Manager/Trust Manager
Announcements regarding a Cleveland Heights study session, a new wastewater treatment plant open house, and the introduction of Officer Joseph Bradley.
Item 10: Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting.