Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several key items, including the purchase of a $120,000 firearm simulator for police training and a $20,000 contract for Central Park's operational planning. They also appointed Dana Moffett to the Planning Commission and discussed revising the occupation tax for distillers. Updates were provided on storm recovery efforts and the storm shelter rebate program.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
01:40Approved minutes from March 17, 2014, adopted the comprehensive housing market analysis, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2013-2014 totaling $2,411,232.10.
Appointment of Dana Moffett to Planning Commission
02:50Approved the appointment of Dana Moffett to fill the unexpired term of Tracy Jenkins on the Planning Commission.
Purchase of Vitra 180 LE Use of Force Firearm Simulator
04:05Approved the sole source purchase of a firearm simulator from Vitra Systems for approximately $120,000, to be funded by discretionary funds from drug seizures.
Solicit Bids for Custodial Services
08:00Authorized staff to solicit bids for custodial services for the Moore Public Library, Community Center, and Brand Center, with existing staff to support the new Public Safety Center.
Contract with Ballard King Associates for Central Park Plan
14:00Approved a contract with Ballard King Associates in the amount of $20,000 for the preparation of a business and operation plan for Central Park, including the recreation and aquatic facilities.
Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket
24:00Approved minutes from March 17, 2014, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2013-2014 totaling $535,788.71.
Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket
25:30Accepted minutes from March 17, 2014, approved a workers' compensation settlement of $12,920 to Michael Leonard, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2013-2014 totaling $323,325.51.
Executive Session - Pending Litigation
36:00Approved a motion to redirect city staff to proceed as instructed in the executive session regarding pending litigation.
Executive Session - Property Acquisition
36:30Approved a motion for no action regarding the potential acquisition of certain real property.
Financial Matters
Claims and expenditures for FY 2013-2014 (City Council)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.
Vitra 180 LE Use of Force Firearm Simulator
Cost for the sole source purchase of a firearm simulator for police training.
Contract with Ballard King Associates
Contract for preparation of a business and operation plan for Central Park.
Claims and expenditures for FY 2013-2014 (Public Works Authority)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Public Works Authority.
Workers' Compensation Court Ordered Settlement
Payment to Michael Leonard for a workers' compensation claim.
Claims and expenditures for FY 2013-2014 (Risk Management)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for Risk Management.
Public Comments
No citizens signed up to speak during the Citizens Forum for items not on the agenda.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Storm shelter rebate program drawing and determination within the next couple of days.
Watch For
- Staff to bring back a proposal to revise the occupation tax for distillers (expected on the next agenda).
- Further discussion on potential use of donated money or future FEMA mitigation funds for storm shelters for residents who already installed them.
Announcements
- The Police Department was commended for their handling of a volatile situation yesterday.
- 502 building permits have been issued for new homes in the storm-damaged area, reaching approximately halfway to completion.
- An update was provided on the storm shelter rebate program, with a drawing for 1100 spots to occur soon.
- Citizens' complaints about potholes are being addressed, with city crews actively filling them.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Approval of minutes from March 17, 2014, Resolution #79214 adopting the comprehensive housing market analysis, and ratification of claims and expenditures.
Item 3: Consider appointment of Dana Moffett to the Planning Commission
Appointment to fill the unexpired term of Tracy Jenkins.
Item 4: Consider the purchase of Vitra 180 LE use of force firearm simulator
Purchase from Vitra Systems as a sole source provider at approximately $120,000.
Item 5: Consider authorizing staff to solicit bids for custodial services
For the Moore Public Library, Community Center, and Brand Center.
Item 6: Discuss and consider revising the occupation tax charged for Brewers and Distillers
Discussion regarding the current $3,500 tax for distillers compared to other cities.
Item 7: Consider approval of a contract with Ballard King Associates
In the amount of $20,000 for preparation of a business and operation plan for Central Park.
Item 8: Moore Public Works Authority Meeting
Receive and approve minutes and approve and ratify claims and expenditures.
Item 9: Moore Risk Management Meeting
Accept minutes, approve workers' compensation settlement to Michael Leonard, and approve and ratify claims and expenditures.
Item 10: Citizens Forum / Council / City Manager Items
Opportunity for public comment, council member items, and city manager updates.
Item 11A: Executive Session - Pending Litigation
Discuss pending litigation styled Amy Taylor versus city of Moore adx real Moore Police Department.
Item 11B: Executive Session - Property Acquisition
Discuss potential acquisition of certain real property in the city of Moore.
Item 12: Adjournment
Adjournment of the meeting.