Skip to main content
Civic Transparency Platform
City Council Meeting

September 9, 2014 City Council Meeting

September 9, 2014 Moore, OK
Watch Video
Subscribe

Get notified when new summaries are available.

Meeting Summary

TL;DR

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

01:15

Approved minutes from the August 18, 2014 meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2014-2015 totaling $2,178,246.87.

Approved

ServeMoore Agreement Negotiation

06:10

Authorized 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.

Approved

Planning Commission Reappointments

07:30

Reappointed Melissa Hunt, Daniel McKenzie, and Randy Tarleton to the Planning Commission for a three-year term.

Approved

Board of Adjustment Reappointment

08:10

Reappointed Jamie Milam to the Board of Adjustment for a three-year term.

Approved

Sanitary Sewer System Connection and Study

10:10

Authorized 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.

Approved

Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket

11:00

Approved minutes from the August 18, 2014 meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2014-2015 totaling $749,783.21.

Approved

Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket

11:50

Approved minutes from the August 18, 2014 meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2014-2015 totaling $226,177.47.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

September 16th

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.

$2,178,246.87

Moore Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2014-2015.

$749,783.21

Moore Risk Management Claims and Expenditures

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2014-2015.

$226,177.47

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

Item 9a: Citizen's Forum for items not on the agenda

Opportunity for citizens to speak on items not on the agenda.

No Action

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.

Information Only

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.

Information Only

Item 10: Adjournment

Motion to adjourn the meeting.

Approved